Robert Saleh Officially Hired As 49ers Defensive Coordinator

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the San Francisco 49ers officially hired former New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh as their defensive coordinator on Friday, according to sources. Saleh also interviewed for three head-coaching jobs this cycle but will ultimately return to a familiar place after serving in the same role for San Francisco […]

Frankie Luvu Cleared To Play For Commanders Defense

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (shoulder) was removed from the final injury report on Friday and will be available to play in the NFC Championship against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles this Sunday. Luvu practiced in full on Wednesday and was limited on both Thursday and Friday. The 28-year-old injured his shoulder in the Week 18 […]

Colts Sign Ajou Ajou To Futures Deal

The Indianapolis Colts announced on Friday that they signed free-agent wide receiver Ajou Ajou to a Reserve/Futures deal. Ajou will head to the NFL after spending the 2024 season playing for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League, where he caught 20 passes for 307 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games. The 6-foot-3, […]

Emeka Egbuka Declares For 2025 NFL Draft

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka officially declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Friday on social media. The announcement comes after Egbuka helped the Buckeyes win the national championship on Monday over Notre Dame. The 22-year-old set Ohio State's all-time receptions and receiving yards record in his time at the school, which is really […]

Texans Sign Kearis Jackson To Futures Deal

The Houston Texans announced on Friday that they signed free-agent wide receiver Kearis Jackson and offensive guard Jerome Carvin to Reserve/Futures deals. Jackson, 25, was a former undrafted free agent out of Georgia who made his NFL debut in 2023 with the Tennessee Titans. He only appeared in two games and only appeared on special […]

Jerrod Johnson The Top Internal Candidate For Texans Offensive-Coordinator Position

The Houston Texans will conduct full searches for their vacant offensive-coordinator role after firing Bobby Slowik on Friday, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that their top internal candidate is quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson. Meanwhile, Cole Popovich is Houston's top internal candidate to be elevated to offensive-line coach for the 2025 season. The Texans fired […]

Rams May Be Open To Extension With Kyren Williams

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead indicated that the team might be open to working out a long-term contract extension with running back Kyren Williams this offseason after he had another strong year in 2024. Williams accounted for almost 81% of the Rams' rushing attempts out of the backfield this year and ran the […]

John Bates, Ben Sinnott Both Cleared To Face Eagles

Washington Commanders tight ends John Bates (shoulder) and Ben Sinnott (shoulder) were both removed from Friday's final injury report and will be available on Sunday for the NFC Championship against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. Zach Ertz (rib) will also be active after practicing in full on Thursday and Friday, so neither Bates nor Sinnott are […]

Britain Covey Out For Eagles, Cam Jurgens Questionable

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Britain Covey (neck) has been ruled out for the NFC Championship game on Sunday against the division-rival Washington Commanders, while center/guard Cam Jurgens (back) is listed as questionable. Covey was limited in practice all week but will not return from Injured Reserve. However, the 27-year-old could be ready to play in […]

A.J. Brown Good To Go, Looking To Make Noise In NFC Championship

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee, illness, rest) practiced in full on Thursday and Friday and was removed from the final injury report. He will play on Sunday in the NFC Championship against the division-rival Washington Commanders and will be hoping to do some damage after barely being heard from in the first two […]

Kyle Dugger Undergoes Ankle Surgery

The Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan reports that New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) recently had surgery for a high-ankle sprain that was initially misdiagnosed earlier this season. Dugger had tightrope surgery on Jan. 9 to re-stabilize his right ankle that progressively worsened during the 2024 season. He was initially diagnosed with a mild sprain […]

Matt Milano, Taron Johnson Cleared To Face The Chiefs

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (biceps, hamstring) and cornerback Taron Johnson (neck, shoulder) have both been cleared from the final injury report on Friday and will be active against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday for the AFC Championship tilt. In addition offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (illness) will play. The 30-year-old Milano was an All-Pro […]

Christian Benford, Baylon Spector Questionable For Bills Defense

Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (concussion, personal) and linebacker Baylon Spector (calf) are both listed as questionable for the AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday on the road. Benford was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday before being downgraded to a DNP on Friday for personal reasons. The 24-year-old defensive back […]

Daron Payne Questionable, Bobby Wagner Good To Go

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (finger, knee) and defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste (shoulder) are both questionable for the NFC Championship game on Sunday versus the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles, while linebacker Bobby Wagner (ankle) and defensive end Clelin Ferrell (knee) have been cleared to play. Payne played 37 defensive snaps in the Divisional Round win […]

Jalen Hurts Good To Go Against Commanders

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (knee) was removed from the final injury report on Friday and is good to go for Sunday's NFC Championship against the division-rival Washington Commanders. Hurts injured his left knee in the Divisional Round win over the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday but didn't miss any practice time this week. He […]

Dallas Goedert Says He's Playing In NFC Championship

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle), who returned to practice on Friday after sitting out on Wednesday and Thursday due to an ankle injury, said he is playing this Sunday in the NFC Championship against the division-rival Washington Commanders. "I feel great," Goedert added. The 30-year-old will most likely be removed from Friday's final […]

Padres Acquire Ron Marinaccio From White Sox

The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that they acquired right-hander Ron Marinaccio from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations. The New York Yankees designated Marinaccio for assignment earlier this offseason before the White Sox claimed him off waivers. The 29-year-old reliever will now head to the National League West, where he'll […]

Nationals Sign Shinnosuke Ogasawara To Two-Year Deal

The Washington Post's Andrew Golden reports that the Washington Nationals signed Japanese left-handed pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara to an undisclosed two-year deal on Friday. The 27-year-old was an All-Star in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2023 and pitched nine seasons in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons. Last year, Ogasawara held a 3.12 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with […]

Ryan Pressly Doesn't Want To Go To East Or West Coast

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that Houston Astros right-handed reliever Ryan Pressly, who is being shopped by the Astros this offseason, has a full no-trade clause and has told the team that he does not want to go to the East or West coast. It means that he wouldn't approve a trade to […]

J.D. Davis Agrees On Minors Deal With Angels

Free-agent infielder J.D. Davis agreed with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor-league deal that includes an invite to major-league spring training on Friday, according to sources. Davis was only able to land a minor-league deal with the Halos after a disappointing 2024 campaign with the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees. In 46 combined […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Expected To Miss First Month Of The Season

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is expected to miss the first month or so of the 2025 season while recovering from ACL surgery on his left knee, which is the second ACL surgery after he tore his right ACL back in 2021, according to The Athletic's Dennis Lin and David O'Brien. Acuna's recovery […]

Astros, Cubs Showing Significant Interest In Alex Bregman

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs are believed to be showing significant interest in free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, with the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox also still involved. The Astros were believed to have moved earlier this offseason, but they've rekindled interest in bringing him […]

Will Howard, Riley Leonard To Play In Senior Bowl

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard will both play in the 2025 Senior Bowl ahead of the NFL draft in April. In addition to Howard and Leonard, Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart, Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel and Louisville QB Tyler Shough will be putting their talents […]

Shedeur Sanders Should Be A Top-Three Pick

In ESPN's latest poll of 20 NFL scouts and executives, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, the son of former NFL cornerback Deion Sanders, received 11 votes as the expected to overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft. Florida QB Cam Ward received nine votes. Last October, Georgia's Carson Beck, Alabama's Jalen Milroe and Texas' Quinn […]

Jaxson Dart Declares For 2025 NFL Draft

Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart announced on his X account on Thursday that he is officially declaring for the 2025 NFL draft. Dart won't be considered one of the top QB prospects for what is generally considered a weak QB class. He initially joined USC in 2021 but transferred to Ole Miss before the 2022 […]

Raiders Re-Sign Alex Bachman To Futures Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders re-signed wide receiver Alex Bachman to a Reserve/Futures deal on Thursday. Bachman spent most of the 2024 season on the Raiders' practice squad, but he was active for six games (one start) and caught all three of his targets for 31 yards and no touchdowns -- all in Week 6 against […]

Tanner Scott Will Share Closing Duties

The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya reports that Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said that while left-handed reliever Tanner Scott will see plenty of ninth-inning chances in his first year with the team in 2025, he won't be the team's set closer. We figured as much, especially since the Dodgers also have Michael Kopech, Evan […]

Yordan Alvarez Says He's 100 Percent

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) told reporters this week at FanFest that his knee is 100 percent healed and that he has felt normal for at least three to four weeks. Alvarez injured his right knee toward the end of the regular season in 2024 and thought he might need surgery, but he […]

Spencer Strider Expected To Have Normal Spring Training

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (elbow) has already thrown four bullpen sessions this offseason. Barring any setbacks, general manager Alex Anthopoulos said the team expects Strider to have a normal spring training, but they also won't rush him back. Strider will not be on the Opening Day roster. Depending on how he looks in during […]

Astros Talking With Alex Bregman Again

The Houston Astros have resumed talking with free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman in recent days, three league sources have told The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Just a month ago, it seemed impossible that the Astros would re-sign Bregman, especially after trading for third baseman Isaac Paredes and signing first baseman Christian Walker. The Boston Red Sox, […]