Delanie Walker Could Be Salary Cap Casualty

Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker could be a salary cap casualty this offseason. Walker, who will be 36 in 2020, has played in just eight games the last two seasons due to injuries for Tennessee and has just 25 receptions for 267 yards and two touchdowns in that span, could be nearing the end […]

Greg Olsen Will Consider Redskins

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, who agreed to part ways with the Panthers, would consider signing with the Washington Redskins and reuniting with head coach Ron Rivera, according to a person familiar with the situation. The soon-to-be 35-year-old needs to consider if he'll continue playing, and he'll have broadcasting opportunities to fall back on […]

Browns Moving Forward With Odell Beckham Jr.

The Cleveland Browns want to move forward with Odell Beckham Jr. (abdomen), but how present he is during organized activities and the offseason program might go a long way in determining that. He had core surgery after the season ended, so it remains to be seen how much he'll take part in spring practices. Trade […]

Melky Cabrera Wants To Play Another Couple Years

Free-agent outfielder Melky Cabrera is interested in playing for another couple of years. Cabrera played in 133 games for the Pirates last season and was productive, hitting .280/.313/.399 with seven home runs and 47 RBI in 378 at-bats. The 35-year-old switch-hitter typically hits for a high average with his high-contact profile -- he's a career […]

Travis Kelce, Chris Jones Ready For Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) and defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf) were full participants in practice for the third straight day on Friday and are not on the final injury report for the Super Bowl against the 49ers on Sunday. Neither player was in any danger of missing the big game this […]

Tevin Coleman Practices In Full Friday

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman (shoulder), linebacker Kwon Alexander (pectoral) and safety Jaquiski Tartt (ribs) all practiced in full on Friday and were taken off the final injury report for the Super Bowl against the Chiefs this Sunday. Coleman dislocated his right shoulder in the NFC Championship, but he'll be available to play […]

49ers Want George Kittle Around A Long Time

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that the team wants All-Pro tight end George Kittle around for "a long, long time." The third-year tight end will be in the final year of his rookie season in 2020. Kittle broke the single-season receiving record for a tight end in 2018 with 88 catches for […]

Drew Lock Excited About New Offensive Scheme

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock is excited about the team's new offensive scheme under new offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur and quarterbacks coach Mike Shula. Lock went 4-1 as a starter in his rookie season and is looking forward to taking the next step after throwing for 1,020 yards and seven touchdowns. He'll also focus on […]

Cubs, Rockies Have Discussed Kris Bryant, Nolan Arenado Swap

The Chicago Cubs and Colorado Rockies have discussed a one-for-one trade that would send third baseman Kris Bryant to Colorado in exchange for Nolan Arenado. The Rockies would pay at least some of Arenado's salary ($234 million over the next seven years) in the proposed deal. Apparently Arenado would also love to play for the […]

Dodgers Won't Deal Gavin Lux To Land Mookie Betts

The Los Angeles Dodgers will not trade shortstop prospect Gavin Lux (baseball's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline) in order to land Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, but they are willing to deal outfielder Alex Verdugo. The depth that the Dodgers have in their minor league system is why they are a serious contender […]

Derek Holland Signs With Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed pitcher Derek Holland to a minor league deal on Friday, according to an industry source. He'll receive an invite to spring training and can opt out of his deal if he's not on the Opening Day roster. Holland made 51 relief appearances for the Cubs and Giants in 2019, posting an […]

Curtis Granderson Hangs Up His Cleats

Former New York Yankees and New York Mets outfielder Curtis Granderson announced his retirement on Friday after a successful 16-year career. The 38-year-old was a lifetime .249 hitter with 344 home runs and 937 RBI. He began his career with the Tigers and also played for the Blue Jays, Brewers and Marlins. Grandy hit just […]

Frank Gore Wants To Keep Playing

Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore, who will be a free agent in March, wants to continue his playing career at 36 years old, and he wouldn't mind returning to the Miami Dolphins. Gore, a surefire future Hall of Famer, averaged just 3.6 yards per carry on 166 totes for Buffalo in 16 games (eight […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Confirms He's Returning For Another Season

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick confirmed that he will play again in 2020. All things considered, Fitzpatrick exceeded expectations with a rebuilding Dolphins club last year, and they'd like him back to potentially be a bridge for a rookie quarterback. Miami has the No. 5 overall selection in this year's draft and are expected to […]

Marquise Brown Wasn't Healthy In Rookie Season

Baltimore Ravens team officials acknowledged that rookie wide receiver Marquise Brown (foot) wasn't fully healed from his foot surgery from a year ago in 2019. As a result, the Ravens expect Brown to be faster and more impactful in his second year in the NFL. Despite not being 100 percent, Hollywood Brown tied a team […]

Kenny Golladay In Line For Massive Extension?

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay, a late addition to last week's Pro Bowl as an alternate, could be in line for a big contract extension after leading the league with 11 touchdowns and topping 1,000 yards receiving for the second straight season. "They better hurry up and pay Kenny," NFL Network analyst James Jones […]

Alex Cobb Looking, Feeling Good

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that starting pitcher Alex Cobb (back, hip, knee) looked good while watching him throw a side session during minicamp earlier this month. "He looked great, he felt great, so that's huge news for us," Hyde said. Cobb made just three starts for the O's last season due to multiple […]

Panthers Parting Ways With Greg Olsen

The Carolina Panthers and tight end Greg Olsen have mutually agreed to part ways after nine seasons together. However, the three-time Pro Bowler who has played 13 NFL seasons said he still wants to continue playing. The 34-year-old was set to count $11.675 million against the salary cap in 2020. Olsen became the first tight […]

Raiders May Be Interested In Robby Anderson

The Las Vegas Raiders, who were interested in trading for New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson at last year's trade deadline, could look to sign him when he becomes a free agent this March. Anderson will likely be too expensive for the Jets to keep, and he should receive plenty of interest around the […]

Falcons Non-Committal On Austin Hooper

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank praised two-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper, but he wouldn't commit to the team giving him a long-term contract extension this offseason. Hooper will become an unrestricted free agent in March. "I think he's a young, ascending player, and he has performed at a very high level for us," […]

Dak Prescott Doesn't Need Shoulder Surgery

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) said he won't need offseason surgery on his right shoulder that he injured in Week 15. "It’s good. It’s improving every day. It’s better. We’re good," Prescott said. The biggest thing surrounding Prescott this offseason is whether he'll get a long-term extension from the Cowboys or if they'll slap […]

Mariners Sign Yoshihisa Hirano

The Seattle Mariners signed relief pitcher Yoshihisa Hirano to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to general manager Jerry Dipoto. To make room on the roster, left-handed pitcher Ricardo Sanchez was designated for assignment. Hirano, 35, had a 4.75 ERA with 61 strikeouts, 22 walks and one save in 53 innings over 62 relief […]

Mariners Add Wei-Yin Chen

The Seattle Mariners signed pitcher Wei-Yin Chen to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday. Chen made 45 relief appearances with the Marlins in 2019 and struggled to the tune of a 6.59 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 63 strikeouts and 18 walks in 68 1/3 innings pitched. The left-hander will be an option if Seattle […]

Jordy Mercer Re-Signs With Tigers

The Detroit Tigers re-signed shortstop Jordy Mercer to a minor league deal on Thursday. He'll receive an invite to spring training. Mercer played in only 74 games for Detroit in 2019 due to injury, but he did hit a respectable .270/.310/.438 with nine home runs and 22 RBI. Still, he's a glove-first player that won't […]

Allen Robinson Wants To Stay In Chicago

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson, who has a year left on his current contract, said he wants to stay in Chicago long term. “I want to be in Chicago, if they’ll have me,” Robinson said. “The biggest thing is, I can’t make that happen solely myself. I just gotta control what I can control. […]

Saints May Not Be Able To Keep Teddy Bridgewater

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said that he thinks it's "unrealistic" to be able to retain all three of quarterbacks Drew Brees, Teddy Bridgewater and Taysom Hill, who will all become free agents in March. Brees is taking his time to decide if he wants to come back for another season, but all […]

Reds Agree With Pedro Strop

The Cincinnati Reds agreed to a one-year, $1.825 million deal with relief pitcher Pedro Strop on Thursday. Strop can earn an extra $1.5 million in incentives. The 34-year-old right-hander had a down year in 2019 with the Cubs, posting a 4.97 ERA and 1.27 WHIP with 49 strikeouts and 20 walks in 41 2/3 innings […]

Sammy Watkins Could Be Candidate For Pay Cut

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who is set to count $21 million against the salary cap with a base salary of $13.75 million (none of it guaranteed) in 2020, understands that the team may approach him about a pay cut or just cut him outright. The Chiefs would save $14 million in cap […]

Pirates Considering Kevin Pillar, Billy Hamilton, Cameron Maybin

The Pittsburgh Pirates are considering outfielders Kevin Pillar, Billy Hamilton and Cameron Maybin as center field candidates now that they've traded Starling Marte to the Diamondbacks. Of the three, Pillar would likely be the most expensive free agent, but general manager Ben Cherington is familiar with Pillar from their time in Toronto. Pillar, 31, is […]

Giants Showing Interest In Hunter Pence

The San Francisco Giants are among the teams showing interest in outfielder Hunter Pence, according to sources. Pence played with the Giants from 2012 to 2018 before becoming an unlikely All-Star with the Rangers in 2019 when he hit .297/.358/.552 with 18 home runs, 59 RBI and six stolen bases in 83 games. The 36-year-old […]