Ian Thomas Will Get First Shot To Replace Greg Olsen

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas will step in as the replacement for Greg Olsen after the team mutually parted ways with the veteran. The former Indiana tight end was selected in the fourth round of the 2018 draft. Thomas caught 36 passes for 333 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie when Olsen missed […]

Sammy Watkins Plans To Play In 2020

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins said that he plans to play in 2020, but that he might need some down time after winning the Super Bowl this year and having a deep playoff run with the Chiefs last year. "I'm really focused on my health....mental health," Watkins said. The former first-round pick of […]

Russell Wilson Prefers Up-Tempo Offense

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson expressed his desire for the team's offense to pick up the pace moving forward. "I mean we’ve always been really good at two-minute [offense]," Wilson said. "We’ve always been really good in those end of the half, those not always hurry-up situations, but those up-tempo situations [and] moments. And guys […]

Still No Timetable For Trent Taylor's Return

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (foot) had five different procedures on his foot. He's still in a walking boot but is expected to get it removed soon and begin his rehab. However, there remains no timetable for his return. Taylor missed all of the 2019 season with his injury and has 69 catches […]

Kareem Hunt's Return Comes With Stipulations

Cleveland Browns chief executive officer Jimmy Haslam is not happy with running back Kareem Hunt after he admitted to police that he would've failed a drug test during a Jan. 21 traffic stop. "Kareem knows he’s got to do better. Kevin and Andrew have talked to him about it and I’ll just leave it at […]

Yankees No. 5 Rotation Job Up For Grabs

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that the team's No. 5 rotation spot will be decided between pitchers Jordan Montgomery, Michael King, Jonathan Loaisiga, Luis Cessa and Deivi Garcia, calling it an "open competition." This comes with the news that James Paxton (back) will miss three to four months after undergoing surgery. Montgomery […]

Shane Greene Loses Arbitration Case

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Shane Greene lost his salary arbitration case against the team, according to a source. He'll earn $6.25 million in 2020 instead of the $6.75 million he requested. Greene put up a nice 2.30 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with the Tigers and Braves in 65 relief appearances last year. The right-hander also […]

George Kittle Not Expecting Offseason Surgeries

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle said he's not expecting to need any offseason surgeries or procedures. "Just rehab, get the body back to 100 percent, that’s it," Kittle said. Kittle missed two games in 2019 with an injury and also admitted he's been playing the last two years with a torn labrum in […]

Arik Armstead Doesn't Mind Franchise Tag

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead said he wouldn't mind if the team placed the franchise tag on him this offseason. "I would love being here. Trying to go back to the Super Bowl, so however that is seen or has to get done, it’s not really my decision what they want to do […]

James Paxton Out 3-4 Months

New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton (back) underwent a microscopic lumbar discectomy with the removal of a peridiscal cyst on Wednesday and will be out roughly three to four months. It's a severe blow to New York's rotation and Paxton's fantasy value in 2020. The Bombers rotation consists of Gerrit Cole, Luis Severino, Masahiro […]

Jerick McKinnon Wants To Stay With 49ers

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon (knee) wants to stay with the 49ers moving forward. "I’m willing to do whatever... The organization knows I want to be a part of this team, so when that time comes there will be a talk between both parties," McKinnon said. McKinnon signed as a free agent before […]

Eagles Won't Hire Offensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles won't officially hire an offensive coordinator to replace Mike Groh, according to an NFL source. Instead, head coach Doug Pederson will go with a structure with run- and pass-game coordinators to aid him in improving an Eagles offensive unit that disappointed in 2019 despite winning the NFC East. Most of the team's […]

Jalen Richard Re-Signs With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders and running back Jalen Richard agreed to a contract extension on Wednesday, according to a source. Richard served as the third-down back behind rookie workhorse Josh Jacobs. The 26-year-old had a career-low 39 carries as a result for 145 yards and no touchdowns. He added 36 receptions on 43 targets for […]

Jose Leclerc To Enter Camp As Closer

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc will open spring training as the team's closer. “To the degree that we are putting the bullpen on paper today, I’d put him down at the back,” general manager Jon Daniels said recently. However, Daniels hedged his comments by saying that Leclerc and his swing-and-miss stuff might play better […]

Felix Pena Cleared To Throw Off Mound

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Felix Pena (knee), who is working his way back from a torn ACL last year, has been cleared to throw off a mound. Pena made just 22 appearances in 2019 (seven starts) before his knee injury, and he struggled with a 4.58 ERA and 1.18 WHIP while striking out 101 and […]

Ross Stripling Also Heading To Angels

The Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers are still working to finalize their deal that is now expected to include starting pitcher Ross Stripling. The Dodgers would send outfielder Joc Pederson and Stripling to the Halos for middle infielder Luis Rengifo and two prospects, but there are still a lot of moving parts here. […]

Braves Not Actively Pursuing Kris Bryant

There have been no recent trade talks between the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves involving third baseman Kris Bryant. The Braves have been rumored to be interested in trading for Bryant ever since they failed to re-sign Josh Donaldson. Bryant also became more attractive as a trade commodity when he lost his service-time grievance against […]

Red Sox Getting Alex Verdugo, Brusdar Graterol

The Boston Red Sox are acquiring outfielder Alex Verdugo and pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol in exchange for outfielder Mookie Betts and starting pitcher David Price in a three-team blockbuster trade involving the Dodgers and Twins, according to sources. With Betts now out of Beantown, Verdugo will join Jackie Bradley Jr. and Andrew Benintendi in the […]

Twins Set To Acquire Kenta Maeda In Blockbuster Trade

The Minnesota Twins will acquire starting pitcher Kenta Maeda from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a blockbuster three-team deal that also involves outfielder Mookie Betts and starting pitcher David Price going from the Red Sox to the Dodgers, according to sources. With Price joining the Dodgers rotation, Maeda is being shipped out. The Japanese right-hander […]

Joc Pederson Heading To Angels In Trade

The Los Angeles Angels will acquire outfielder Joc Pederson from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for infielder Luis Rengifo, according to sources. With the Dodgers reportedly acquiring Mookie Betts and David Price on Tuesday night, Pederson and Alex Verdugo (heading to Boston) were expendable. Pederson hit .249/.339/.538 with a career-high 36 home runs and […]

Dolphins Re-Sign Ricardo Louis

The Miami Dolphins re-signed wide receiver Ricardo Louis to a one-year contract extension for 2020, according to a source. Louis is still only 25 years old (26 in March), but he missed 2018 with a neck injury and the 2019 season with a knee issue. In two seasons with the Browns, Louis had 45 catches […]

Chiefs Want To Bring Sammy Watkins Back

The Kansas City Chiefs would like to bring wide receiver Sammy Watkins back in 2020. Watkins is only 26 years old and has had big performances for the Chiefs the last two postseasons, including going over 100 yards with a score in the AFC Championship against the Titans this year and his five-catch, 98-yard effort […]

Dodgers Agree To Acquire Mookie Betts, David Price

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a deal with the Boston Red Sox that would send All-Star outfielder Mookie Betts and starting pitcher David Price to the Dodgers, according to sources familiar with the deal. The deal is pending medical reviews and could involve a third team. Significant money will be going the way […]

Yonder Alonso Signs With Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed first baseman Yonder Alonso to a minor league deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Alonso hit an atrocious .199/.296/.346 with 10 home runs and 37 RBI in 121 games between the White Sox and Rockies last season. After clubbing a career-high 28 homers with the A's and Mariners as an […]

Cubs Considering Jason Kipnis

The Chicago Cubs have been in contact with second baseman Jason Kipnis, who is a Chicago native. The Cubs may have an opening at second base this season, so Kipnis would make sense, although he might be better off as a platoon guy after slugging .446 against right-handers last year with the Indians compared to […]

Panthers Re-Sign Reggie Bonnafon

The Carolina Panthers signed running back Reggie Bonnafon to a one-year extension on Tuesday. Bonnafon was the No. 2 behind workhorse Christian McCaffrey in 2019, so he only saw 16 carries for 116 yards and one touchdown over a full season in 2019. He averaged a healthy 7.3 yards per carry, though, and also added […]

Wilmer Flores Heading To San Francisco

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a multi-year deal with infielder Wilmer Flores on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the deal. Flores hit .317/.361/.487 with the Diamondbacks in 2019 and could play either second base or a utility role for the Giants in 2020. He'll be competing with the likes of Mauricio Dubon, Donovan […]

Rangers Sign Greg Bird

The Texas Rangers signed first baseman Greg Bird to a minor league deal on Tuesday. The deal will include an invite to spring training. If Bird can manage to stay healthy -- he's played in only 92 games the last two seasons with the Yankees combined due to multiple injuries -- he should have a […]

Astros Make Offer To Hunter Pence

The Houston Astros have made an offer to outfielder Hunter Pence, according to MLB sources. Pence was drafted by Houston and played for them from 2007 to 2011. He's a four-time All-Star, including in 2019 with the Rangers when he hit .297 with 18 home runs and 59 RBI in a resurgent season. The 36-year-old […]

Andrew Whitworth Expected To Return In 2020

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth (ankle) will put off retirement and is expected to return for the 2020 season, according to sources. Whitworth underwent surgery to clean out his ankle and is feeling great and wants to keep playing at 38 years old. Given LA's struggles on the offensive line last year, he's […]