Bubba Thompson To Play College Football In 2025

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Bubba Thompson has decided to try his hand at football as a walk-on at South Alabama this year. The 26-year-old was an all-state quarterback at McGill-Toolen Catholic School in 2016 but has been playing professional baseball for the last eight seasons. The former first-rounder by the Texas Rangers in 2017 has been […]

Dodgers Meet With Roki Sasaki Again

The Los Angeles Dodgers met with Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki for a second time on Tuesday to make one final pitch to the 23-year-old phenom, according to league sources. It was reported on Monday that the Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are the three finalists for Sasaki's services. The Dodgers were one […]

Bears Complete Interview With David Shaw For Head-Coach Opening

The Chicago Bears announced on Tuesday that they completed an interview with Denver Broncos senior personnel executive David Shaw for their head-coaching position. Shaw has never been a head coach in the NFL, but the 52-year-old was Stanford's head coach from 2011-22 and went 96-54 and won three Pac-12 conference titles in his time in […]

Raiders Request Permission To Interview Sheldon White For GM Position

The Las Vegas Raiders requested permission to interview Pittsburgh Steelers director of pro personnel Sheldon White for their vacant general manager position, according to a source. White is a well-respected member of Pittsburgh's front office and will now get an interview to potentially replace Tom Telesco, who was fired after just one season in Vegas. […]

Arthur Smith Could Be A Favorite For Jets Head-Coaching Position

ESPN's Dan Graziano predicts that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will be the New York Jets' pick to be their next head coach. Graziano also mentions Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores as top picks for the Jets job, but they are also favorites with the New […]

Joe Brady Could Have Leg Up On Jaguars Head-Coaching Position

ESPN's Dan Graziano predicts that Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady will become the Jacksonville Jaguars' next head coach after Doug Pederson was fired following a 22-29 record in his three years on the job. Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson could be in the running as well, but the Jaguars' decision to move on […]

Brian Flores The Favorite For Bears Head-Coaching Job?

ESPN's Dan Graziano predicts that Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be the Chicago Bears' next head coach. It's a pure guess, though, and Flores still hasn't interviewed with the Bears. However, Flores' name keeps coming up when Graziano asked those around the league to make a prediction for Chicago's head-coach job. He has […]

Jason Witten A Head-Coaching Candidate For Cowboys

NFL Network's Jane Slater reports that former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is a candidate for Dallas' open head-coaching position. In addition to Witten, Slater mentions former defensive back and current University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, former Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as candidates […]

Seahawks Request To Interview Grant Udinski For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Seattle Seahawks have requested to interview Minnesota Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski for their vacant offensive-coordinator job, according to sources. The 28-year-old has been a big part of head coach Kevin O'Connell's staff in Minnesota and is on the coaching fast track in the NFL. Seattle is looking for a new […]

Mecole Hardman Limited In First Practice Of The Week

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (knee), who remains on Injured Reserve, was listed as a limited participant in the first practice of the week on Tuesday. The Chiefs opened Hardman's 21-day practice window to return from IR during preparation for the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Denver Broncos, but the 26-year-old […]

Jamison Crowder Sits Out Tuesday's Practice

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jamison Crowder (hamstring, rest) was not at practice with the rest of the team on Tuesday as they begin preparing to take on the Lions in Detroit this Saturday in the Divisional Round of the postseason. The Commanders are likely just resting Crowder early in the week, so as long as […]

Zach Ertz Held Out Of Tuesday's Practice

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (rib, rest) was held out of the team's first practice of the week on Tuesday. With rest also listed next to Ertz's name on the first injury report of the Divisional Round, it's likely that his rib injury won't be serious enough to keep him sidelined this Saturday versus […]

Josh McDaniels In Consideration To Return As Patriots Offensive Coordinator

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed on Tuesday that former offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is on a long list of candidates for the team's vacant offensive-coordinator position. McDaniels previously served as former head coach Bill Belichick's offensive coordinator in two different stints in New England. His first stint was from 2006-08, with the […]

Parris Campbell Added To Active Roster

The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Parris Campbell from their practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Tuesday. In additional moves, the team signed linebacker Nick Morrow and wide receiver Elijah Cooks to their practice squad, released wide receiver Joseph Ngata from the practice squad and placed linebacker Nakobe Dean (knee) on Injured Reserve. […]

Rex Ryan Unlikely To Reunite With Jets As Head Coach

SNY's Connor Hughes reports that former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is highly unlikely to return as the head coach in 2025 and beyond. One source said there is no chance it happens. Ryan did guide the Jets to their last two playoff appearances, but it was with a team that Eric Mangini […]

Brian Flores A Top Candidate For Jets Head-Coach Position?

SNY's Connor Hughes writes that there's plenty of buzz around the league right now regarding Ryan Grigson becoming the New York Jets' next general manager, with Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores becoming the next coach and Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown becoming the next offensive coordinator. A source with the Vikings said that's been […]

Sam Darnold's Future Unsettled After Crashing The Last Two Weeks

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold resurrected his career by leading the Vikings to 14 wins in 2024 while posting career-highs in passing yards (4,319) and touchdowns (35), but he came crashing down hard in losses to the Detroit Lions in Week 18 and the Los Angeles Rams in the wild-card round in which he had […]

Cade Stover Suffers Broken Collarbone, Placed On Injured Reserve

Houston Texans rookie tight end Cade Stover (collarbone) suffered a broken collarbone in the wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers last Saturday and will require season-ending surgery. The Texans officially placed Stover on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. The 24-year-old first-year player caught all four of his targets for 28 yards in the 32-12 win […]

David Montgomery Practicing In Full

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (knee) was listed as a full participant in the team's first practice of the week on Tuesday. An MCL sprain to his right knee kept Montgomery out for the final three games of the regular season, and he had an extra week to heal up with the Lions on […]

Mariners Acquire Miles Mastrobuoni From Cubs

The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, the Cubs announced. The move comes after the Cubs designated Mastrobuoni for assignment last week. The 29-year-old infielder will now head to the American League West and will provide the M's with infield depth heading into the […]

Jorge Alfaro Signs Minors Deal With Brewers

Free-agent catcher Jorge Alfaro signed a minor-league deal with an invite to major-league spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, according to sources. Alfaro signed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs last year but was released during spring training. The 31-year-old veteran backstop didn't see action anywhere in the big leagues in 2024 […]

J.P. France Progressing In Rehab From Shoulder Surgery

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder) underwent surgery on July 1 of last year to fix a torn right shoulder capsule, a procedure that came with a recovery timeline of 12 to 14 months. Monday marked France's final day of throwing at 75 feet, and he will move back to 90 feet on Wednesday. "It's […]

Aidan Miller, Andrew Painter Invited To Spring Training

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Aidan Miller, right-hander Andrew Painter and outfielder Justin Crawford, who are the team's top three prospects per MLB Pipeline, have all received non-roster invites to big-league spring training. Miller, 20, was the 27th overall pick in 2023 started at Single-A in 2024 and finished with Double-A Reading. The right-handed hitter has the […]

Guardians Invite Chase DeLauter To Spring Training

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter is among the team's non-roster invites to major-league spring training this year. Per MLB Pipeline, DeLauter is Cleveland's No. 2 prospect. The 23-year-old is one of the best up-and-coming outfield prospects in the game from a pure athletic standpoint, but he's going to need to stay healthy to have […]

Steelers Non-Committal On Both Russell Wilson, Justin Fields

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was non-committal on both quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields for next season and talked about seeing who is available at the position on the outside. Both Wilson and Fields will become free agents in March, and the Steelers want to see what else is out there before committing […]

Mike McCarthy Expected To Meet With Saints Next Week

Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is expected to interview with the New Orleans Saints next week for their vacant head-coach job, according to sources. After being let go by the Dallas Cowboys on Monday, McCarthy will also interview for the Chicago Bears' head-coach job this Wednesday. Outside of the 2019 season, the 61-year-old […]

John Spytek Set For Second Interview For Raiders GM Opening

Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek is scheduled for a second interview this week for the Las Vegas Raiders' general manager job, according to a source. In addition to the Raiders, Spytek will receive a second interview for the GM position with the Tennessee Titans. The Raiders are looking to replace Tom Telesco […]

Jets Request To Interview Joe Whitt Jr. For Head-Coach Job

The New York Jets requested an interview with Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. for their head-coach opening, according to sources. It's the first head-coach interview for the 46-year-old, who followed Commanders head coach Dan Quinn from the Dallas Cowboys. Whitt has been an integral part of Washington's turnaround this year and put together […]

George Pickens A Candidate To Be Traded?

The Athletic's Mike DeFabo suggests that the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider trading wide receiver George Pickens this offseason despite the fact that he's without a doubt the team's best offensive player. However, Pickens will enter the fourth and final year of his rookie deal in 2025, which means he could be a "hold in" during […]

Tank Dell Undergoing His First Knee Surgery On Wednesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee), who suffered a dislocated left knee in addition to a torn ACL, MCL, and LCL and a damaged meniscus in the Week 16 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, will undergo one of multiple surgeries this offseason on Wednesday. It will obviously be a very long road to […]