Panthers Give Tahir Whitehead A One-Year Deal

The Carolina Panthers agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with linebacker Tahir Whitehead on Monday, according to a source. The deal contains $1.45 million in guarantees. Whitehead spent the last two seasons with the Raiders, and he had 108 tackles (79 solo), six tackles for loss, one QB hit and one pass defensed in […]

Cowboys Looking At Dontari Poe, Ndamukong Suh, Others

The Dallas Cowboys continue to look at their options to upgrade their defensive line in free agency, according to sources, and defensive tackles Dontari Poe, Ndamukong Suh, Damon Harrison and Mike Pennel are all options that they are doing their homework on as they look to add more size at the defensive tackle spot in […]

P.J. Walker Expected To Sign With Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are expected to sign former XFL quarterback P.J. Walker, according to a source. Walker was one of the stars of the short-lived XFL league while playing for the Houston Roughnecks. He threw for 1,338 yards, 15 touchdowns and only four interceptions in the XFL. The 6-foot QB out of Temple will serve […]

Falcons Signing Laquon Treadwell

The Atlanta Falcons are planning to sign wide receiver Laquon Treadwell to an undisclosed deal on Sunday, according to a source. The 24-year-old was a first-round pick of the Vikings (23rd overall) in 2016 but disappointed with 65 catches for 701 yards and two touchdowns in 53 games (16 starts) over four seasons with the […]

Brian Hoyer Will Have Chance To Compete For Starting Job

New England Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer's agent, Joe Linta, said that the Patriots "gave him a chance to compete for the starting job, and that's all he asked for." The Patriots will give Hoyer roughly $1 million for the 2020 season, and he's also getting $1 million from the Colts after they released him. He'll […]

Patriots Agree With Brian Hoyer

The New England Patriots reached an agreement with quarterback Brian Hoyer on an undisclosed deal on Sunday. The team also signed former New York Jets linebacker Brandon Copeland. Hoyer, a 34-year-old journeyman quarterback, began his career with the Patriots from 2009 to 2011 and played for them again in 2018. This will be his third […]

Buccaneers Restructure Cameron Brate's Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers restructured tight end Cameron Brate's contract in order to keep him around. Brate was due to make $6 million in 2020, with $4 million of that being guaranteed on Sunday. He has scored 27 touchdowns with the team in the last five years, including four touchdowns in 2019 on 36 receptions […]

Brett Hundley Returns To Arizona

The Arizona Cardinals and backup quarterback Brett Hundley agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal on Sunday. Hundley, a former fifth-round pick of the Packers back in 2015, played in parts of three games in 2019 for the Cardinals, going 5-for-11 for 49 yards without a touchdown or interception. He'll return as the backup to Kyler […]

NFL Draft Won't Be Held In Las Vegas

Las Vegas will no longer host next month's NFL Draft due to concerns over the coronavirus. The event is still scheduled for April 23-25, and two individuals with knowledge of the discussions said that the current plans call for a type of studio setting with cut-ins to the headquarters of the teams making each selection. […]

Redskins Shopping Quinton Dunbar

The Washington Redskins have made cornerback Quinton Dunbar available in a trade, according to multiple sources. Dunbar is on board with being traded or released and wants a new contract. He's signed through 2020 and is due to make a base salary of $3.25 million this year. Dunbar started 11 games last season and had […]

Astros Plan To Use Yordan Alvarez In The Field More

The Houston Astros are planning to use outfielder Yordan Alvarez in the field more often than they did during his rookie season in 2019. Alvarez was battling some knee soreness before spring training was shut down. It wasn't a serious condition, but it's something worth watching, especially if he'll be roaming the outfield more whenever […]

Jets Pick Up Ryan Griffin's Option

The New York Jets exercised the 2020 option on tight end Ryan Griffin on Saturday, according to a source. Griffin signed an extension with the team last November after making a strong impression and starting in all 13 games that he played. It helped that Chris Herndon couldn't get on the field much because of […]

Patriots Not Discussing Andy Dalton

The New England Patriots haven't discussed a trade for Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton, and something would have to change for them to suddenly turn their attention to him. Jarrett Stidham is currently atop the Patriots QB depth chart now that Tom Brady left in free agency to choose the Buccaneers. However, the Pats are […]

Nick O'Leary Heading To Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders signed tight end Nick O'Leary to an undisclosed deal on Saturday. O'Leary played in seven games with the Dolphins and five games with the Jaguars in 2019, catching just 13 passes combined for 109 yards and one touchdown. The former sixth-round pick of the Bills in 2015 has 53 receptions for […]

Colts Plan To Keep Jacoby Brissett

The Indianapolis Colts fully intend on keeping quarterback Jacoby Brissett despite signing Philip Rivers, according to sources. Brissett's contract calls for $7 million guaranteed on Sunday and a $6 million salary in 2020, but the team considers him a special player and wants to keep him in the fold. The 27-year-old disappointed in taking over […]

Brian Hoyer Released By Colts

The Indianapolis Colts released quarterback Brian Hoyer on Saturday, according to a source. This doesn't come as a surprise after the Colts signed Philip Rivers to be their starter in 2020. Jacoby Brissett will serve as Rivers' backup next year, leaving Hoyer out of a job. The journeyman signal-caller has played for the Patriots, Cardinals, […]

Broncos Sign Nick Vannett

The Denver Broncos signed tight end Nick Vannett to an undisclosed two-year deal on Saturday, according to a source. Vannett, more known for his blocking, had 17 combined catches between the Seahawks and Steelers in 2019. He should serve as the blocking complement to Noah Fant in his new home. The 27-year-old was a third-round […]

Raiders Sign Nelson Agholor

The Las Vegas Raiders signed wide receiver Nelson Agholor and offensive guard Erik Kush to undisclosed deals on Saturday. The team also re-signed running back Rod Smith on Saturday. Agholor, a former first-round pick by the Eagles in 2015, failed to take advantage of injuries to both Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson in 2019. The […]

Michael Perez The Leader For Backup Catcher Duties

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Michael Perez appeared to be in the lead for the backup catcher spot when spring training was canceled due to the coronavirus. He has better defensive skills than Chris Herrmann or Kevan Smith, and his left-handed bat is a better fit with right-handed hitting Mike Zunino. Perez was dedicated to winning […]

Nick Anderson In Line For Bulk Of Save Chances

When spring training screeched to a halt because of the coronavirus, Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson was in line to get the bulk of the save opportunities to begin the regular season. On the other hand, Jose Alvarado had a strong spring after coming off a lost 2019 season, so he could be […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Could Be Part-Time Player

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo looked fine defensively in both left field and third base before spring training was shut down, but the Rays expect him to need time to adjust to the high-end velocity of major league pitchers after coming over from Japan. It was clear that Tsutsugo needed to make some adjustments […]

Jose Martinez Limits Rays Flexibility

The Tampa Bay Rays want to get the most out of outfielder Jose Martinez's right-handed power bat, but to do so they need him to play first base occasionally. Martinez was making slow progress defensively in spring training. As only a designated hitter or as a pinch-hitter off the bench, Martinez limits what the Rays […]

Austin Meadows, Yandy Diaz Expected To Share Leadoff Duties

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows and corner infielder Yandy Diaz are expected to share leadoff duties for the Rays, at least to begin the regular season. Meadows would hit at the top of the order against right-handers, with Diaz getting the nod against lefties. Meadows broke out by hitting .291/.364/.558 with 33 home runs, […]

Ed Dickson Could Be Released

The Seattle Seahawks could release tight end Ed Dickson and save $3 million against the salary cap in order to free up some space to sign either defensive end Everson Griffen or Jadeveon Clowney. They could also look to cut safety Tedric Thompson ($2.1 million cap savings) or center Justin Britt ($8.75 million savings). Britt […]

Seahawks Considering Everson Griffen

The Seattle Seahawks could choose to sign defensive end Everson Griffen as a fallback option to Jadeveon Clowney, who is seeking around $20 million per season on the open market. Head coach Pete Carroll coached Griffen at USC, and the team's top priority this offseason was to improve their pass rush. Only the Dolphins had […]

Kenyan Drake Signs Transition Tender

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake officially signed his transition tender on Saturday. Drake was traded from the Dolphins to the Cardinals last year and excelled in the second half of the season in the desert, rushing 123 times for 643 yards (5.2 yards per carry) and eight rushing touchdowns. He also added 28 receptions […]

Emmanuel Sanders Winds Up With Saints

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on Friday. The deal can be worth up to $19 million with incentives. Sanders spoke with the Cowboys and the Packers, but preferred the Saints with quarterback Drew Brees giving it one more run at a Super Bowl in […]

Pirates Want Cole Tucker To See Everyday At-Bats

The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned shortstop Cole Tucker to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday because management would like to see him play every day in the minors rather than sitting the bench regularly behind Kevin Newman to start the 2020 season. General manager Ben Cherington expects Tucker to contribute in the majors soon, and the Pirates think […]

D.J. Stewart Expected To Be Fully Healed

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that he expects outfielder D.J. Stewart (ankle) to be fully healed by the time the regular season starts. Stewart had been ramping up toward game action when spring training was canceled after having microfracture surgery on his ankle last fall. Before his injury he hit .238/.317/.381 with four home […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes, Cole Tucker Sent To Minors

The Pittsburgh Pirates sent third base prospect Ke'Bryan Hayes, baseball's No. 41 overall prospect, to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. The team also sent Geoff Hartlieb, Sam Howard, Jason Martin, Yacksel Rios, Edgar Santana and Cole Tucker to Indy. The 23-year-old Hayes, the team's No. 2 prospect behind Mitch Keller, hit .280/.400/.440 with a home run […]