Redskins Excited About Logan Thomas

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera said that tight ends coach Pete Hoerner is really excited about tight end Logan Thomas because of his smarts, savvy and athletic ability. Thomas made the switch from quarterback to tight end several years ago, but he's still in the process of learning the position. The 28-year-old former fourth-round […]

Eagles Attempted To Trade Alshon Jeffery Last Year

The Philadelphia Eagles tried to trade wide receiver Alshon Jeffery during the 2019 season, just after the team guaranteed Jeffery's salary for the 2020 season. The Eagles attempted to deal him when his production fell off and his injuries piled up. Jeffery was also the "anonymous player" that later criticized general manager Howie Roseman and […]

Brandon Aiyuk Has Core Surgery

Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (core), a possible first-round selection in this month's draft, had core muscle surgery on Tuesday, according to sources. Aiyuk has dealt with the issue the last few months and ran a 4.50-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine in February. With organized team activities canceled this spring due to […]

Ben Roethlisberger Says He'll Be Ready

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (elbow) says that he'll be 100 percent for the start of his 17th NFL season after playing in just two games in 2019. "I was going to be ready to go for OTAs and the minicamps," Roethlisberger said. "That was going to be the plan. Now I don't know how […]

Jeff Mathis Recovered From Hamstring Pull

Texas Rangers catcher Jeff Mathis (hamstring) is recovered from the pulled left hamstring that he suffered just before spring training was suspended due to the coronavirus. General manager Jon Daniels said that Mathis just lacks the ability to test the leg under normal circumstances with everyone stuck at home. It sounds like Mathis should be […]

Rangers Slowing Down Jesse Chavez

The Texas Rangers have slowed down pitcher Jesse Chavez (elbow, shoulder) as he recovers from offseason surgery on his right elbow while also trying to rebuild strength in his right shoulder. The suspension of the 2020 season has allowed Chavez to take his time in his rehab to build up his arm. The veteran right-hander […]

No Restrictions For Willie Calhoun

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun (jaw), who suffered a fractured jaw in spring training, has no restrictions in his workouts, and general manager Jon Daniels said that Calhoun is focused on regaining is strength and is getting back into his conditioning program. We've had several recent updates on Calhoun since he had surgery on his […]

Kendrick Bourne Signs Tender

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne signed his one-year tender on Monday. Bourne had 30 receptions on 44 targets for 358 yards and a career-high five touchdowns in 16 games (zero starts) for the team in 2019. There is plenty of opportunity for Bourne and others to start in three-receiver sets in 2020 behind […]

Panthers Have Discussed Extension For Christian McCaffrey

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said that the team has "had internal discussions" about an extension for running back Christian McCaffrey. The stud running back is heading into the final year of his rookie deal, but the Panthers may wait and have him play on the fifth-year team option in 2021 before signing him […]

Quincy Enunwa Remains A Question Mark

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas acknowledged that wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (neck) remains a "big question mark" heading into the 2020 season and beyond. Enunwa played in just one game in 2019 before being shut down for the year, and he was diagnosed with spinal stenosis. He also played in just 1 games […]

Irv Smith's Role Should Increase

Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. should see an increased role in the offense in 2020 now that Stefon Diggs is playing for the Bills. When wide receiver Adam Thielen was out for almost two months with an injury last year, Smith caught 36 passes for 311 yards and two touchdowns and emerged as […]

Matt Breida Could Be Playing Elsewhere In 2020

San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida didn't have much of a role on offense to end last season behind Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman. If Jerick McKinnon is actually healthy in 2020, he gives the 49ers a legitimate route-runner and third-down option out of the backfield. San Fran could be willing to trade Breida's […]

Austin Riley, Johan Camargo Would've Made Initial Roster

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos revealed on Friday that both third baseman Austin Riley and Johan Camargo were playing so well that they likely would have both made the initial Opening Day roster. One of the main factors for keeping both was that the minor league season started after the big league season, so […]

Jose Peraza Could Be Favorite To Start At 2B

Boston Red Sox middle infielder Jose Peraza could be the favorite to start the 2020 season as the everyday second baseman, in the opinion of The Boston Globe's Julian McWilliams. It would definitely be nice for those seeking stolen bases late in mixed league drafts. However, let us remind you that we don't even have […]

Browns Have Shown Interest In Jadeveon Clowney

The Cleveland Browns have shown interest in free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, and some people around the league think that Cleveland has gotten closer with Clowney than other suitors. Clowney was originally seeking around $20 million per season, but his market has been cold and he hasn't received the offer that he wants in order […]

Chiefs Haven't Made Offer To Chris Jones

The Kansas City Chiefs have had contract talks with defensive tackle Chris Jones, but there haven't been any offers up to this point. The Chiefs will also be trying to work out a long-term extension with Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes, but that is unlikely to happen until sometime after the draft. The Chiefs placed […]

Antonio Brown Charged In Florida Assault

Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown was charged with felony burglary conveyance, misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal mischief charges for an alleged January assault that resulted in the former All-Pro's arrest. The misdemeanor battery charge states that Brown was "actually and intentionally striking" a delivery truck driver against his will. It's possible the state of Florida […]

Chiefs Agree With Ricky Seals-Jones

The Kansas City Chiefs agreed to an undisclosed deal with tight end Ricky Seals-Jones on Friday, according to a source. Seals-Jones played in 14 games (three starts) and caught just 14 passes for 229 yards, but he did score a career-high four touchdowns in his lone season with the Browns last year. It was disappointing […]

Texans Could Consider Eric Reid

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid said he has spoken to head coach Bill O'Brien about his brother, free-agent Eric Reid. O'Brien was positive about Eric Reid, but it's unclear if the Texans will actually sign him. The 28-year-old was the 18th overall pick of the 49ers in the 2013 draft and made the Pro Bowl […]

Christian Kirk Excited To Play With DeAndre Hopkins

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk, the former second-round pick out of Texas A&M in 2018, knows that the addition of stud wideout DeAndre Hopkins will mean that opposing defenses will focus less on him. Kirk missed the final three games of 2019 due to injury and finished with 68 catches for 709 yards and […]

Mitch Trubisky, Nick Foles Will Be In Open Competition

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace said that quarterbacks Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles will be in an open competition in training camp this summer. The Bears were expected to bring in someone to compete with Trubisky under center, so they decided to acquire Foles from the Jaguars. Foles has experience working with all of […]

Raiders Sign Damarious Randall

The Las Vegas Raiders signed safety Damarious Randall to a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million, according to a source. It comes just after a deal for cornerback Eli Apple fell apart. Randall, a first-round pick by the Packers in 2015, had the first 2.5 sacks of his career for the Browns in 11 […]

Chiefs Restructure Sammy Watkins' Contract

The Kansas City Chiefs and wide receiver Sammy Watkins agreed to a restructured contract that will keep him with the team for at least another season. It will lower his salary cap number and he can earn a maximum of $16 million in 2020, according to a source. The one-year deal has a base salary […]

Seranthony Dominguez Hasn't Had Second Opinion

It's still unclear whether Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (elbow) will have Tommy John surgery. Because of the coronavirus, Dominguez hasn't been able to get a second opinion on his arm from orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews. General manager Matt Klentak said a decision on Dominguez's surgery won't be made until he gets the […]

Griffin Canning Cleared To Resume Throwing

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) has been cleared to resume his throwing program, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Canning will build up the intensity of his throwing program and could get back on a mound by the end of April. The right-hander had a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow […]

Raiders Deal With Eli Apple Falls Apart

The Las Vegas Raiders and cornerback Eli Apple were unable to finalize a contract, according to sources. Apple will remain a free agent and will go back on the open market. The former 10th overall pick by the Giants in the 2016 draft hasn't lived up to his draft pedigree in his four years in […]

Patriots Unlikely To Trade Julian Edelman

According to a source, there's "not a chance in hell" that the New England Patriots trade wide receiver Julian Edelman. Edelman does carry a salary cap hit of $9.6 million in 2020, but he's too important to the team's passing game, especially given their lack of depth and with quarterback Tom Brady no longer in […]

Jets Interested In Jadeveon Clowney

The New York Jets are interested in free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney now that his asking price has dropped a bit on the open market. Clowney has found a cold market for his services, likely because of the lack of physicals due to the coronavirus and his extensive injury history, but at this point he's […]

Laremy Tunsil Wants To Be Highest-Paid Offensive Lineman

Houston Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil said on NFL Live that he wants to become the league's highest-paid offensive lineman. "I’m not going to talk numbers, as I’m going to keep that between me and the club. I am looking to be the highest-paid lineman, of course. I worked my butt off to be in […]

Eric Ebron Not 100 Percent Healthy

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (ankle) said he's still not fully recovered from an ankle injury that held him to just 11 games in 2019. Ebron had to have his ankle examined and "cleaned out" by an independent doctor near his home in Houston because of league restrictions keeping players from visiting other organizations […]