David Robertson On The Comeback Trail

Free-agent relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) threw his first bullpen session on Thursday and is planning a showcase for interested teams in early February after having Tommy John surgery in August of 2019. The veteran right-hander has a 2.90 career ERA and 137 saves in 661 relief outings over 12 big-league seasons. But Robertson made […]

Chris Archer A Fit For The Cubs?

Free-agent starting pitcher Chris Archer could be a possibility for the Chicago Cubs as they look for starting rotation options on a budget this offseason. Archer missed all of last season due to thoracic outlet syndrome, but he's hoping to be ready for spring training. Mike Foltynewicz, Carlos Rodon, Rick Porcello and Trevor Williams could […]

Gary Kubiak Officially Retires

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak officially announced his retirement on Thursday after 25 seasons of coaching in the NFL. He was hired in Minnesota in 2019 to be the team's assistant head coach/offensive advisor, serving as the offensive coordinator in 2020. The 59-year-old was leaning toward retirement after the season, but he has made […]

Rams Hire Raheem Morris As Defensive Coordinator

The Los Angeles Rams officially hired Raheem Morris to be their next defensive coordinator on Thursday. Morris will be replacing Brandon Staley, who was hired as the Chargers head coach last Sunday. The 44-year-old will bring 18 years of NFL coaching experience on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. He served as […]

Trade Rumors Getting To Kris Bryant?

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant admitted that trade rumors swirling around him have caused him to lose some of the joy in playing baseball in recent years. "It really got to me sometimes. The stuff I was hearing. The first trade rumors [in 2018] that started to pop up really got to me. I […]

Jeff Ulbrich To Run Jets Defense

The New York Jets are hiring Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator, and he will call plays on defense for the Jets in 2021. Ulbrich started last year as the Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach and linebackers coach, and he was promoted to defensive coordinator when Raheem Morris took over as the interim head coach […]

Antonio Brown To Be Game-Time Decision Against Packers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) hasn't practiced yet this week and will be a game-time decision for the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, according to head coach Bruce Arians. Brown is still being listed as day-to-day, but fantasy managers should consider him very questionable to suit up this […]

Eagles Hiring Nick Sirianni As Next Head Coach

The Philadelphia Eagles are hiring Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni as their next head coach on Thursday, according to sources. Sirianni spent three seasons as an assistant coach with the Kansas City Chiefs, five seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers and the past three years with the Colts. The Colts went 4-12 and ranked […]

Steelers Planning To Sign Dwayne Haskins

The Pittsburgh Steelers are planning to sign former first-round quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Thursday, according to sources. Haskins is meeting with Steelers coaches right now and a deal should be hammered out if all goes well. He was cut by the Washington Football Team in late December after just 13 starts in less than two […]

Jaguars Defense Adding Joe Cullen As Coordinator

Former Baltimore Ravens defensive line coach Joe Cullen is joining the Jacksonville Jaguars and new head coach Urban Meyer as the team's defensive coordinator, according to sources. Cullen becomes the third defensive assistant to leave the Ravens Defense since the 2020 season ended, joining Mike Macdonald and Jesse Minter. He had spent the last five […]

Le'Veon Bell Added To Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (knee) was added to the injury report and did not practice on Thursday. Linebacker Willie Gay (ankle) also missed his second straight practice this week. Mid-week additions are usually not a good sign, but the Chiefs might just be giving the veteran Bell a little extra rest ahead […]

Patrick Mahomes Practicing Again

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (concussion) is practicing again on Thursday with a helmet. Rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle, hip), wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) and cornerbacks Bashaud Breeland (concussion, shoulder) and Rashad Fenton (foot) are also practicing. Mahomes might be limited again on Thursday, but he appears to be making good progress […]

Angels Emerge As Suitors For Brad Hand

The Los Angeles Angels have emerged as suitors for free-agent relief pitcher Brad Hand, according to sources. The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays are among the other teams involved. To a lesser degree, the Astros and Dodgers have some interest. Cleveland cut Hand in a cost-cutting move after the 2020 season in which […]

Reds Among Teams Interested In Andrelton Simmons

The Cincinnati Reds are among many teams showing interest in free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Cincinnati has been connected to several shortstops this offseason, including Didi Gregorius. The Reds are looking to secure a starter at the 6 after Freddy Galvis became a free agent. Injuries have limited Simmons the last two years with the Angels, […]

Braves Interested In J.T. Realmuto?

The Atlanta Braves are circling on free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to league sources. Other teams on the west coast are also expressing interest in the All-Star catcher. The Philadelphia Phillies are rumored to be the favorites to re-sign Realmuto, who spent the last two seasons with the team. Philadelphia is believed to have offered […]

Blue Jays Might Not Be Out On Trevor Bauer

While the Toronto Blue Jays signing of outfielder George Springer to a six-year, $150 million deal this week would seemingly take them out of the market for free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, sources say that might not be true. If Bauer were to land in Toronto as their ace, the Jays would immediately vault to […]

Dodgers Could Be In Play For Trevor Bauer

The Los Angeles Dodgers are monitoring the market for right-hander Trevor Bauer and could be a player for his services, depending on the price, according to sources. The Dodgers are now focused on a right-handed infield bat, but Bauer and the Dodgers remain a possibility as his market develops. Adding a third ace to a […]

Jason Castro Agrees To Deal With Astros

The Houston Astros reached a two-year, $7 million deal with catcher Jason Castro on Thursday, according to sources. The deal includes $2 million in performance bonuses based on games played in 2021. Castro returns to Houston after spending his first six major leagues seasons with the Astros. He was an All-Star with the club in […]

Steelers Defense To Retain Coordinator Keith Butler

The Pittsburgh Steelers are retaining defensive coordinator Keith Butler for at least one more season, according to a source. The 64-year-old has been with the team since 2003 and in his role as the defensive coordinator since 2015. Pittsburgh's defense was a top-five unit in 2020, finishing first in total QBR (55.9) and sacks (56). […]

John Harbaugh Defends Run-Heavy Approach

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said on Wednesday that he's "not apologizing" for quarterback Lamar Jackson's style of play or the team's run-first approach on offense. Baltimore scored just three points in the Divisional Round loss to the Bills, and offensive coordinator Greg Roman received criticism for what looked like a simplistic passing attack. […]

Bills Defense Has Improved Late In The Season

The Buffalo Bills Defense has improved dramatically since their Week 11 bye, allowing only 17.1 points per game, fewer than 340 total yards per game and just a 35.1 third-down conversion rate since Week 12. Buffalo's D held the Baltimore Ravens to just three points and 340 total yards in the their win in the […]

Dwayne Haskins To Visit With Steelers

Former Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins has a visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, according to sources. Haskins could represent potential quarterback depth and upside. The free agent and former first-round pick also had a recent visit with the Carolina Panthers after being cut by Washington after their Week 16 loss. Although Ben […]

Twins Add J.A. Happ To Starting Rotation

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with veteran left-hander J.A. Happ on Wednesday, according to sources. The 38-year-old will add some depth to a starting rotation that was thinned by the departures of Jake Odorizzi and Rich Hill from last season. Happ should fit into the back of the rotation behind […]

Astros Bring Back Michael Brantley On Two-Year Deal

The Houston Astros reached an agreement on Wednesday to re-sign outfielder Michael Brantley to a two-year deal worth $32 million, according to a source. It was falsely reported hours earlier that the Blue Jays had agreed to a three-year deal to pair Brantley with George Springer. Brantley is likely to start in left field again […]

Phillies Chances Of Signing J.T. Realmuto Increase

The Philadelphia Phillies chances of re-signing star catcher J.T. Realmuto received a boost when the Toronto Blue Jays signed outfielder George Springer to a six-year, $150 million deal. The Blue Jays didn't view catching as a big weakness to begin with, and it's hard to envision them making room for another nine-figure player. The Phillies […]

Blue Jays Don't Have Deal With Michael Brantley

Updating a previous report, the Toronto Blue Jays remain among the teams interested in free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley, but they have not reached an agreement on a contract, according to a source familiar with the situation. It was reported earlier on Wednesday that Toronto and Brantley had agreed on a three-year deal. The 33-year-old left-handed […]

Stefon Diggs Gets In Limited Practice

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (oblique) remains on the injury report and was a limited practice participant on Wednesday. Diggs has been battling an oblique injury late this season, but it hasn't really slowed him down at all. The NFL's leader in receptions and receiving yards in 2020, the 27-year-old has 14 catches on […]

Gabriel Davis Misses Practice On Wednesday

Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Gabriel Davis (ankle) and defensive tackle Vernon Butler (quadriceps) both missed practice on Wednesday. Davis injured his ankle in the Divisional Round win over the Ravens last Saturday night. As of right now, the impressive 21-year-old should be considered questionable to play against the Chiefs in the AFC Championship on […]

A.J. Dillon Should Practice Wednesday

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie running back A.J. Dillon (quadriceps) "should be out there a little bit today" at practice. Meanwhile, offensive tackle Jared Veldheer remains in the COVID-19 protocols, while running back Tyler Ervin (foot) will not practice. Dillon's injury doesn't appear to be very serious, so he should […]

Ronald Jones II Says He's Good

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (quadriceps) said he's all good and is already feeling better than last week when he was questionable heading into the Divisional Round against the Saints. Jones couldn't get loose during pre-game warmups before the wild-card win against Washington and didn't play at all in that contest, but […]