Mets Have Discussed Kris Bryant

The New York Mets have discussed third baseman Kris Bryant with the Chicago Cubs recently. The Cubs like one of the Mets top prospects in catcher Francisco Alvarez, but president Sandy Anderson said on Thursday that he isn't trading any top prospects. New York traded away infielders Amed Rosario and Andres Gimenez, right-hander Josh Wolf […]

Cowboys Defense Lets Go Of Mike Nolan

The Dallas Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Mike Nolan on Friday after just one season with the team. The Cowboys also fired defensive line coach Jim Tomsula after he was hired just three days after Nolan was last January. Dallas finished the 2020 season ranked 11th in passing defense (227.6 yards per game), 28th in scoring […]

Willie Snead IV Questionable Against Tennessee

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Willie Snead IV (ankle), cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (shoulder) and Jimmy Smith (ribs, shoulder), center Patrick Mekari (back), outside linebacker Yannick Ngakoue (thigh), guard Ben Bredeson (knee) and tackle D.J. Fluker (knee) are all questionable for the wild-card playoff game against the Titans on Sunday. Snead was limited in practice the last […]

Donovan Peoples-Jones Clears Concussion Protocol

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (concussion) cleared the league's concussion protocols on Friday and will practice after missing the last two days. Peoples-Jones suffered a head injury in the Week 17 win over the Steelers, but even though he cleared the protocol, he's likely to be questionable to face Pittsburgh for the second […]

Dontrelle Inman Elevated To Active Roster

The Washington Football Team elevated wide receiver Dontrelle Inman from the practice squad to the active roster on Friday ahead of the team's wild-card playoff game on Saturday night against the Buccaneers. Although Terry McLaurin (ankle) is questionable for wild-card weekend, he's expected to play. Inman just gives the team some experienced receiver depth for […]

LeSean McCoy Ruled Out For Wild-Card Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeSean McCoy (illness) has been downgraded to out for the wild-card playoff game against the Washington Football Team on Saturday night. The team also elevated cornerback Herb Miller, linebacker Deone Bucannon, offensive lineman Ted Larsen and defensive lineman Benning Potoa'e from the practice squad to the active roster. McCoy was […]

Saints Defense Won't Have Trey Hendrickson Sunday

New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (neck) and offensive guard Nick Easton (concussion) will not play in the wild-card game against the Bears on Sunday. Hendrickson had a fourth-year breakout in 2020, recording career-highs in tackles (25), tackles for loss (12), QB hits (25) and sacks (13.5), with his previous high in sacks being […]

Rashaad Penny Questionable Against Rams

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (knee) was added to the injury report on Friday and is listed as questionable to play against the Rams on Saturday in the wild-card playoff game. The good news is that Penny was limited in practice on Friday, but late additions to the injury report usually are never a […]

Jack Conklin Questionable For Wild-Card Game

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (illness) is not practicing on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the division-rival Steelers due to an illness. The good news is that Conklin hasn't tested positive for COVID-19, so there's still a chance he can play on Sunday night. Rookie left tackle […]

Allen Robinson II Good To Go Against Saints

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (hamstring) was taken off the final injury report for the wild-card playoff game against the Saints on Sunday. Robinson didn't practice on Thursday but was able to get in a limited practice on Friday and will be active this weekend. A-Rob didn't do much in the Week 17 […]

Darnell Mooney, Roquan Smith Questionable

Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (ankle), linebacker Roquan Smith (elbow), defensive back Jaylon Johnson (shoulder) and linebacker Josh Woods (gluteus, toe) are questionable for the wild-card game against the Saints on Sunday. Smith, despite not practicing all week, has a chance to play. Chicago will certainly need Smith, the No. 3 fantasy linebacker in […]

Alex Smith Likely To Start Against Buccaneers

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) is still sore after practicing on a limited basis this week, but he is expected to start on Saturday night against the Buccaneers in the wild-card game despite being listed as questionable. Washington has prepared backup Taylor Heinicke more this week by giving him first-team repetitions in practice […]

Yankees Plan To Have Gleyber Torres At Shortstop

The New York Yankees plan remains to have shortstop Gleyber Torres continue as the starting shortstop in 2021, hopefully with DJ LeMahieu at second base if they can re-sign him. General manager Brian Cashman said this offseason that Torres "wasn't in the best shape" to begin summer camp, and he committed nine errors during the […]

Alvin Kamara Says He'll Be Back Sunday

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week and missed the Week 17 win over the Panthers, said he'll be back for Sunday's wild-card game against the Bears. However, he's not back with the team and must wait the mandatory 10 days before he's allowed to return. But he […]

Jaguars To Meet With Urban Meyer For Head-Coaching Job

The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to meet with Urban Meyer on Friday to continue discussing the team's head-coaching vacancy, according to sources. No deal is imminent and the Jaguars have at least one more interview scheduled. Jacksonville has already interviewed Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy and Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris, with 49ers defensive coordinator […]

Astros Targeting Brad Hand, Alex Colome, Others

The Houston Astros continue to search for bullpen help and are targeting some of the biggest free-agent relievers on the market, including Brad Hand, Alex Colome, Liam Hendriks and Trevor Rosenthal, according to sources. Houston saw veteran relievers Roberto Osuna, Chris Devenski and Brad Peacock to free agency. They signed Ryne Stanek on Thursday to […]

Astros Sign Ryne Stanek On Thursday

The Houston Astros signed veteran reliever Ryne Stanek to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million on Thursday, according to a source. The 29-year-old was used as an opener by the Rays in 2018-19 and made 56 starts, none of which lasted more than two innings. Stanek allowed eight runs in 10 relief innings for the […]

Tomoyuki Sugano Won't Join MLB In 2021

Japanese right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano didn't reach an agreement with a major league team on Thursday before his posting window expired, meaning he will return to Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2021 season. He'll be eligible to come to the U.S. as a free agent before the 2022 season. Sugano turned 31 years old on […]

Jared Goff Says He Feels Good

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) said he felt good after a second straight day of being limited in practice on Thursday. Goff went through routine warm-up drills, completed short and intermediate throws and did red-zone work with his receivers. His grip looked strong and his passes had their usual velocity. Goff said he's […]

Deshaun Watson Unhappy With Organization

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is extremely unhappy with the organization after owner Cal McNair told him he would be involved in the next general manager and head coach hiring process to provide feedback, but then did neither in their hire of Nick Caserio as the next GM, according to sources. The league's passing leader […]

Jared Goff Questionable For Saturday

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (thumb) is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card playoff game against the Seahawks. Linebacker Micah Kiser (knee) is also questionable. Goff had surgery last week to fix a broken and dislocated right thumb and missed the Week 17 win over the Cardinals. The 26-year-old has been limited in […]

Mets Likely Out On Trevor Bauer

The New York Mets are unlikely to attempt to sign free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer after Thursday's blockbuster trade that netted them shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. New York now has Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, Noah Syndergaard, David Peterson, Steven Matz, Seth Lugo and Carrasco in the fold for their rotation. Bauer […]

Padres Trying To Land Tomoyuki Sugano

The San Diego Padres are still working on reaching an agreement with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, according to two sources. The deadline to sign Sugano to a deal is at 5 pm ET on Thursday. Even though the Padres traded for Blake Snell and Yu Darvish last week, they are still looking to add to […]

Andrew Whitworth To Play In Wild-Card Game

The Los Angeles Rams activated left tackle Andrew Whitworth (knee) from Injured Reserve on Thursday, and he will play in the wild-card game against the Seahawks on Saturday after recovering from a torn MCL and a damaged PCL. The 39-year-old four-time Pro Bowler could be making his final postseason push for the Rams after spending […]

Amari Cooper Has Ankle Surgery

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle) underwent an ankle scope, according to a source. The procedure was just some postseason maintenance that will come with minimal rehab, so Cooper should be ready in plenty of time before training camp this summer. Things could've soured for the former Raider receiver when quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) […]

Allen Robinson II Doesn't Practice Thursday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (hamstring) didn't take part in practice on Thursday. Robinson was a full participant in practice on Wednesday, so the Bears are likely just giving him a breather before the wild-card playoff game against the Saints on Sunday. Receivers Darnell Mooney (ankle) and Cordarrelle Patterson (personal) also missed practice […]

Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley Questionable Against Colts

Buffalo Bills wide receivers Stefon Diggs (oblique) and Cole Beasley (knee) were both listed as questionable for the wild-card playoff game against the Colts on Saturday. Beasley took part in practice on Thursday for the first time since sitting out of the Week 17 win over the Dolphins. Diggs said he's fine and will play […]

Alex Smith Officially Questionable For Wild-Card Weekend

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (calf) is officially listed as questionable for the wild-card playoff game against the Buccaneers on Saturday night. Smith stretched with teammates on Thursday but didn't appear to do much else, and head coach Ron Rivera said that Smith is "a little bit sore." Taylor Heinicke took the majority of […]

Browns Defense Getting Andrew Sendejo Back

The Cleveland Browns placed safety Ronnie Harrison on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday but also activated safety Andrew Sendejo from the same list. Linebacker Montrel Meander was added to the practice squad COVID-19 list. Sendejo will be a welcomed addition after recording 67 combined tackles, two passes defensed and a forced fumble in 14 games […]

Mets Still In The Market For George Springer

The New York Mets Thursday blockbuster trade for shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco doesn't mean they are out on top free agents such as outfielder George Springer and relief pitcher Liam Hendriks. The Lindor/Carrasco trade could add more than $30 million to the team's 2021 payroll, and the Mets will likely try […]