Cowboys To Have More Complex Defense In 2020

The Dallas Cowboys Defense will continue with a four-man defensive front under new defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, who is 60 years old and who has 32 years of experience as an NFL coach, including from 2005 through 2008 as the head coach of the 49ers. He wants Dallas' defense to have "a swarming type of […]

Panthers Re-Sign Joey Slye

The Carolina Panthers agreed to a one-year contract extension with impending exclusive-rights free-agent kicker Joey Slye on Thursday. In Slye's first NFL season, he was 25-for-32 on field-goal attempts and made 31 of his 35 extra points. He was 8-for-11 from 50-plus yards, with his longest make coming from 55 yards out. Slye's eight made […]

Kyle Shanahan Still Believes In Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is still a supporter of quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo despite his dud in the Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs. "Same as it was the day before the Super Bowl," Shanahan said of his support for Garoppolo. "There's no difference. He was on his way close to a Super […]

Pedro Leon Expected To Sign With Astros

The Houston Astros are expected to sign Cuban outfielder Pedro Leon for around $4 million when the new international signing period opens on July 2, according to sources. The 22-year-old dominated the Cuban national league in 2018 before he defected and would be one of the international class' highest-paid players. The Astros have a pretty […]

Pablo Sandoval Could Miss First Month

San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said that third baseman Pablo Sandoval (elbow) could take some at-bats in spring training, but he probably won't play the field as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Sandoval could be ready for games around a month into the regular season, barring any setbacks. The Kung […]

Indians Close To Deal With Domingo Santana

The Cleveland Indians are close to signing outfielder Domingo Santana to a one-year deal worth just over $1 million on Thursday night. Santana hit .253 (174-for-507) with 21 home runs and 69 RBI for the Mariners in 2019, striking out 164 times in 121 games. He played 59 games in left field last season and […]

Mookie Betts Deal No Longer A Certainty

The Boston Red Sox are trying to reconfigure the part of the Mookie Betts three-team deal with the Twins to get more than pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol. There's still hope that this blockbuster deal gets finalized in some form, but some involved are suggesting that it's no longer a certainty. The hangup is over Graterol's […]

Titans Will Go Without Defensive Coordinator In 2020

The Tennessee Titans hired Jim Haslett to be their inside linebackers coach, but the team will go without a true defensive coordinator for the 2020 season. Head coach Mike Vrabel, who is defensive-minded, will be heavily involved in the defense and is a good bet to call most of the plays on that side of […]

Eric Weddle Announces Retirement

Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle announced his retirement from football on his social media on Thursday. The 35-year-old played 13 seasons for the Chargers, Ravens and Rams. He just recently underwent his first surgery of his career this month, a meniscus trim in his knee. In 210 career games, Weddle made six Pro Bowls, […]

Trent Williams In Redskins Plans

The Washington Redskins under new head coach Ron Rivera firmly have left tackle Trent Williams in their plans for the 2020 season. They are not intent on trading him like the previous regime was. But it's unclear what Williams' intentions are after he held out in 2019 and didn't get paid. One thing to note […]

Rams To Meet With Todd Gurley To Decide His Future

The Los Angeles Rams and head coach Sean McVay want to sit down with running back Todd Gurley before they make a decision on his future. Gurley has been one of the best running backs in football with three 1,000-yard seasons in his first five years in the NFL, but knee issues limited him to […]

Jose Berrios Loses Arbitration Case

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios lost his salary arbitration case and will earn $4.025 million in 2020 instead of the $4.4 million he requested. Berrios is the team's ace at 25 years old. The Puerto Rican right-hander has 14 wins in two of the last three seasons in Minnesota and went 14-8 with a […]

Dodgers Give Max Muncy Three-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a three-year, $26 million extension with infielder Max Muncy on Thursday, according to sources. The deal also includes a $13.5 million option for a fourth season with a $1.5 million buyout. The Dodgers avoided heading to an arbitration hearing with Muncy with the extension, and the deal will buy […]

Brusdar Graterol's Medicals Holding Up Blockbuster Trade

The Boston Red Sox, after reviewing the medical records of Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol, project him more as a reliever than as a starter, according to sources involved with the talks. As such, it's holding up the reported three-team blockbuster deal involving the Twins, Red Sox and Dodgers that will send outfielder […]

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. […]