Tomoyuki Sugano May Not Sign With MLB Team

Japanese right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano may not agree to a deal with an MLB club before Thursday's 5 pm ET deadline. Instead, Sugano could return to the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball after the Giants offered him a four-year deal with opt-out clauses after each season. He is not budging on his asking price in […]

Gary Kubiak Mulling Retirement

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak is mulling retirement after two seasons with the team, according to a source. The 59-year-old has spent 25 seasons coaching in the NFL and was the Vikings play-caller during the 2020 season. Kubiak has been the fifth offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Zimmer since he took over in […]

Broncos Haven't Given Up On Drew Lock

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock didn't do enough in 2020 to prove that's he's the franchise QB, but head coach Vic Fangio said that Lock "can be" the starter in 2021 if he spends the offseason working on improving his abilities. Lock will also have to prove himself to a new general manager next season […]

Tua Tagovailoa The Starter Heading Into 2021

Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will be the team's starting QB in 2021. The fifth overall pick in this year's draft, Tagovailoa wasn't all that impressive in his rookie season. The 22-year-old was benched in the Week 16 loss to the Raiders and would've been the backup in Week […]

Eagles Players Didn't Like Jalen Hurts' Benching

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders said that "nobody" on the team liked the decision to bench rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld in the Week 17 loss to the Washington Football Team, who took the NFC East title with the win. Head coach Doug Pederson was determined to get Sudfeld some work in […]

Alex Smith, Taylor Heinicke Could Rotate Against Tampa

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera said that the team is considering rotating quarterbacks Alex Smith (calf) and Taylor Heinicke against the Buccaneers in the wild-card playoff game on Saturday. "It's something we seriously have to look at," Rivera said. Smith returned after a two-game absence in Week 17 due to a right calf […]

KhaDarel Hodge Tests Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and will not be available to play in the wild-card playoff game against the division-rival Steelers on Sunday night. The Browns offense will be without head coach Kevin Stefanski, Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio and Hodge against Pittsburgh. While Cleveland's offense has […]

Cubs Release Colin Rea

The Chicago Cubs released right-hander Colin Rea on Monday in order to allow the pitcher to pursue an opportunity in Japan. Rea avoided arbitration last month by agreeing on a one-year, $702,500 deal, and he was going to have a chance to compete for the fifth starting job in spring training. As of now, Kyle […]

Joel Bitonio Out For Wild-Card Game

Cleveland Browns left guard Joel Bitonio, who is a three-time Pro Bowler that has spent his entire seven-year career with the Browns, tested positive for COVID-19 and will not play in the wild-card game against the Steelers on Sunday night. Bitonio has played for five different head coaches and has endured six losing seasons, including […]

Dak Prescott Has Leverage In Contract Talks

Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said that quarterback Dak Prescott has leverage in contract talks after the team finished a disappointing 6-10 season, having won just four of 11 games with Prescott on the sidelines after his season-ending ankle injury. The Cowboys and Prescott's agent, Todd France, can resume long-term contract negotiations […]

Zach Ertz's Time In Philadelphia Over?

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz sounded as if he was saying his goodbyes to the Eagles organization during his end-of-the-season press conference on Monday. With the Eagles able to save around $4.5 million in salary cap by cutting Ertz after eight seasons and with Dallas Goedert on the roster through 2021 on his affordable […]

Kevin Stefanski, Others Test Positive For COVID-19

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, two other coaches (a defensive backs coach and tight ends coach) and two players (a wide receiver and offensive lineman) tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, which has forced the team to close their facility, according to sources. Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as the acting head […]

Frank Gore Open To Playing Another Season

New York Jets running back Frank Gore hasn't closed the door on returning for a 17th NFL season and is open to playing again in 2021 under the right circumstances. Gore didn't play in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Patriots due to a lung contusion. The ageless wonder managed to play in […]

DJ LeMahieu A Top External Option For Dodgers

Free-agent second baseman DJ LeMahieu is the Los Angeles Dodgers' top external option for third base if the team cannot re-sign Justin Turner. Turner is looking for a four-year deal, according to people with knowledge of the situation, and the Dodgers don't want to commit to more than two years for the 36-year-old. The Dodgers […]

Giants Sign Curt Casali Monday

The San Francisco Giants signed catcher Curt Casali to a one-year, $1.5 million deal on Monday. Casali is a veteran catcher that will become the front-runner to back up Buster Posey next season. Left-hander Andrew Suarez's contractual rights were sold to the LG Twins of the Korea Baseball Organization in a corresponding move. The 32-year-old […]

Mets Showing Interest In Brad Hand

The New York Mets have interest in All-Star closer Brad Hand, who had a 2.05 ERA, 1.37 FIP and 0.77 WHIP while leading the American League with 16 saves in 2020 for the Indians. General manager Sandy Alderson said that the new front-office regime might have claimed Hand off waivers had it been their call […]

Phillies Sign Neftali Feliz, Others To Minor League Deals

The Philadelphia Phillies signed relief pitcher Neftali Feliz, catcher Christian Bethancourt, infielder Ronald Torreyes and right-hander Michael Ynoa to minor league deals on Monday. The 32-year-old Feliz won the American League Rookie of the Year and was an All-Star for the Rangers in 2010, but he hasn't pitched in the majors since 2017. Bethancourt, 29, […]

Blue Jays Willing To Go Big For George Springer?

The Toronto Blue Jays have given some in the industry the impression that they are willing to go to at least $125 million to sign free-agent outfielder George Springer, who was reportedly looking for well over $150 million last week. A $125 million deal would be the largest free-agent contract in Blue Jays history by […]

Liam Hendriks Visits With Blue Jays

Free-agent relief pitcher Liam Hendriks was scheduled to visit with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, according to a source. The Chicago White Sox are also believed to be interested in Hendriks, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. FanSided's Robert Murray reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers also have strong interest, although there are no signs […]

Yasiel Puig Has Multiple Suitors

Free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig is drawing interest from the Yankees, Red Sox, Astros, Marlins and Orioles, according to sources. The 30-year-old hit 24 home runs with a .785 OPS and 19 stolen bases in 149 games with the Reds and Indians in 2019, but he didn't play at all in 2020 after testing positive for […]

Corey Kluber To Throw For Teams Next Week

Free-agent starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder), who has struggled with injuries in the last two years, is on schedule for a normal spring training and will throw for interested teams next week. The two-time Cy Young winner will throw a 30-pitch bullpen session on Jan. 13 in Florida, where the 34-year-old righty has spent half […]

Cole Beasley Remains Week-To-Week

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that wide receiver Cole Beasley (knee) remains week-to-week after suffering a knee injury late in the Week 16 contest against the Patriots. The 31-year-old did not play in the Week 17 win over the Dolphins and should be considered questionable for the wild-card matchup with the Indianapolis Colts […]

Broncos To Hire New General Manager

After 10 years as the general manager of the Denver Broncos, John Elway is taking an elevated role with the team and will hire a general manager, giving him final say on personnel, according to a source. Elway will stay on as the president of football operations while the new GM works closely with head […]

Joe Brady A Hot Head-Coaching Commodity

Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady has received requests from the Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers to interview for their vacant head-coaching jobs, according to a source. Brady has just three seasons worth of NFL experience, but he's become a popular name as teams look for their next head coach heading into […]

Matt Schaub Retiring

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said on Monday that veteran quarterback Matt Schaub is retiring. Schaub will finish his career in the NFL at 39 years old after playing 16 seasons with the Falcons, Texans, Ravens and Raiders. He began his career as a third-round pick of the Falcons back in 2004 out of Virginia. […]

Phil Hughes Retires

Phil Hughes officially announced his retirement from baseball more than two years after throwing his last pitch. The 34-year-old right-hander announced on Twitter on Sunday what's been "fairly apparent ... these last couple years." Hughes won the World Series with the Yankees in 2009 and went 88-79 with a 4.52 ERA in 211 career starts […]

Kyler Murray Won't Require Surgery

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) will not need surgery on the ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 17 loss to the Rams, but he is still feeling sore, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Murray had to leave the regular season finale on Sunday in the first quarter and finished 8-for-11 for […]

Josh Jacobs Booked On Allegations Of DUI

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was booked on allegations of driving under the influence on Monday morning following a single-car collision, according to the Las Vegas Police Department. Jacobs intends to plead not guilty if he's charged with DUI. The second-year running back has been released from custody and has a court appearance […]

Alshon Jeffery, Malik Jackson Restructure Contracts

The Philadelphia Eagles restructured the contracts of wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and defensive tackle Malik Jackson on Monday, according to sources. The moves will give the team some salary cap relief in 2021 and will force them to make decisions on the players before next spring. Jeffery was a healthy scratch in the Week 17 […]

Obi Melifonwu Signing With 49ers Defense

Free-agent safety Obi Melifonwu, who was the Raiders second-round pick in 2017, is signing with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to his representative Sean Stellato. Melifonwu has played in just seven games (one start) with the Raiders and Patriots in 2017 and 2018 and hasn't played an NFL snap since. The 26-year-old has […]