Robinson Chirinos Returning To Rangers

The Texas Rangers agreed to a one-year, $6.75 million deal with catcher Robinson Chirinos on Tuesday, according to MLB sources. He'll make $5.75 million in 2020, and the deal includes a club option for 2021 worth $6.25 million or a $1 million buyout. Texas opted not to pick up Chirinos' option for 2019 and instead […]

Stefon Diggs Out Sick Tuesday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (illness) isn't practicing on Tuesday due to an illness. Diggs should be fine to play in the Divisional Round game against the 49ers on Saturday, but it's something to monitor the rest of the week. The Vikings No. 1 wideout caught just two of three targets for 19 yards […]

Dion Lewis Limited At Practice

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice on Tuesday. Lewis should be able to play this Saturday against the Titans as the little-used backup to stud running back Derrick Henry. Even in this run-first offense, Lewis has just 54 carries this year for 209 yards and no rushing scores. […]

Adam Humphries Misses Practice, Kalif Raymond Returns

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday, but wide receiver Kalif Raymond (concussion) was a full participant. Humphries hasn't played in five weeks, so he doesn't appear close to returning for the Divisional Round against the Ravens this Saturday. Raymond, however, looks to have cleared the concussion protocol and should […]

Mark Andrews Limited In Practice Tuesday

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) was limited in practice on Tuesday. Andrews sat out in Week 17 with nothing on the line, but he'll be back in action in the Divisional Round against the Titans. He was quarterback Lamar Jackson's top target in the passing game in 2019 with 64 receptions, 852 yards […]

Mackensie Alexander To Have Surgery

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mackensie Alexander (knee) will have arthroscopic surgery for a small tear in his lateral meniscus and will miss the Divisional Round against the 49ers, according to a source. However, if the Vikings pull off the upset of San Francisco and advance to the NFC title game, Alexander could be back. Minnesota pulled […]

Mark Ingram Feels Tightness In Calf

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram (calf), who was going at full speed last week, wasn't spotted at practice on Tuesday. He felt some tightness in his calf and pulled back to avoid re-injury, according to a source. However, he still has a chance to play in the Divisional Round against the Titans on Saturday. […]

Redskins Hiring Scott Turner As Offensive Coordinator

The Washington Redskins are hiring ex-Panthers assistant Scott Turner as their new offensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to a source. This move doesn't come as a huge surprise, as Turner served as the quarterbacks coach under new Redskins head coach Ron Rivera when he was in Carolina. Turner was then promoted to offensive coordinator when […]

Steve Cishek Joining White Sox

The Chicago White Sox and relief pitcher Steve Cishek agreed on a one-year, $6 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the agreement. The deal includes an option that could take the deal to a second year at $12 million total. Cishek had a 2.95 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, seven saves and 57 K's […]

Michael Fulmer Avoids Arbitration

The Detroit Tigers avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Michael Fulmer on Monday night by agreeing to a one-year, $2.8 million deal, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Fulmer, who turns 27 years old in March, didn't pitch at all in 2019 after having Tommy John surgery in late March. The right-hander […]

Dodgers Agree With Jimmy Nelson

The Los Angeles Dodgers and starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson agreed to a one-year major league deal on Tuesday with a vesting mutual option for another season, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. He's guaranteed to make $1.25 million in 2020 but could make more than $3 million if he's healthy. Nelson's incentive-laden […]

Nationals Agree With Eric Thames

The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year deal with first baseman Eric Thames on Tuesday that guarantees him $4 million, according to a source familiar with the deal. Thames will make $3 million in 2020 with a $1 million buyout of a mutual option for 2021. The 33-year-old averaged 24 home runs and an .848 […]

Jaron Brown Expected Back This Weekend

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that wide receiver Jaron Brown (knee, personal) is expected back for the Divisional Round against the Packers on Sunday and should be in meetings on Tuesday. Brown missed the wild-card win over the Eagles with a personal matter, and his knee isn't considered an issue. The 29-year-old has […]

Joe Judge To Be Giants Next Head Coach

The New York Giants are hiring Patriots special teams and wide receivers coach Joe Judge to be their next head coach on Tuesday, according to a source. Judge had an offer to be the head coach at his alma mater at Mississippi State, but he delayed the decision long enough for the Giants to offer […]

Panthers Hire Matt Rhule As Next Head Coach

The Carolina Panthers agreed to a seven-year, $60 million deal with Baylor coach Matt Rhule on Tuesday for him to be their next head coach, according to league sources. The deal could be worth up to $70 million with incentives. Rhule spent one year in the NFL in 2012 as an offensive line assistant with […]

J.J. Watt Could Be Used More Against Chiefs

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (pectoral) played just 16 of 36 defensive snaps in the first half of the wild-card win over the Bills, but he saw 34 of 44 snaps in the second half. Houston's pass rush came to life in the second half, and Watt had a big sack of quarterback Josh […]

Jose Iglesias Agrees With Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with shortstop Jose Iglesias on Monday, according to a source. The deal includes a 2021 team option that would make the deal worth $6 million over two years. Iglesias will replace Jonathan Villar at the 6 and at the top of the order after Baltimore […]

Nationals Bringing Back Daniel Hudson

The Washington Nationals are finalizing a two-year deal to re-sign relief pitcher Daniel Hudson on Monday, according to sources familiar with the agreement. Hudson was excellent for the Nationals after coming over from the Blue Jays in 2019, going 3-0 with a 1.44 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, six saves and 8.3 K/9 in 25 innings down […]

Rams Fire Wade Phillips

The Los Angeles Rams fired defensive coordinator Wade Phillips on Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Rams Defense wasn't terrible in 2019, but changes were expected to be made after missing the postseason following their Super Bowl run a year ago. LA allowed 339.6 yards per game (13th in the […]

Tom Brady Not Guaranteed To Stay In New England

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who will be a free agent in March, is far from a guarantee to re-sign with the Patriots. Brady played potentially his final home game as a member of the Patriots on Saturday when they lost to the Titans in the wild-card game. He didn't have a ton of […]

Dee Ford, Kwon Alexander Expected To Return

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Dee Ford (hamstring) and linebacker Kwon Alexander (pectoral) are both expected to return for the Divisional Round game against the Vikings on Saturday. Ford missed the final six regular season games, while Alexander has been on the sidelines since Oct. 27. San Fran's defense has been one of the best […]

Brandon Brooks To Have Surgery Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles right guard Brandon Brooks (shoulder) said that he'll have shoulder surgery on Thursday and expects to be good to go for training camp this summer. Brooks has been a Pro Bowler the last three seasons and has been one of, if not the best, right guard in the NFL in recent seasons. Along […]

Malcolm Jenkins Wants New Deal

Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said he "won't be back under the same deal" in 2020. The 32-year-old three-time Pro Bowler has one year left on his deal but has voiced his displeasure with his contract before. He continues to be a valuable member of the team's secondary, though, with 81 total tackles (63 solo), […]

Miles Sanders Won't Need Surgery

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders (knee) was wearing a brace on his left knee and was on crutches after getting injured in the wild-card loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, but he said he will not need offseason surgery. The 22-year-old was really impressive in his first year in the league, rushing 179 […]

Marshawn Lynch Ready For Bigger Workload

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that he thinks running back Marshawn Lynch is ready to handle more of a workload now that he has two games under his belt. Travis Homer played 44 of 64 offensive snaps in the wild-card win over the Eagles, while Lynch played just 18. Beast Mode saw just […]

Bud Dupree A Candidate For Franchise Tag

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to retain linebacker Bud Dupree going into the 2020 season, and it very well could come on the franchise tag. The franchise tag for Dupree would cost Pittsburgh $16.266 million, but Dupree might be worth that after recording a career-high 68 total tackles (49 solo), 11.5 sacks, four forced fumbles […]

Jason Peters Wants To Play In 2020

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Jason Peters, who turns 38 years old on Jan. 22, said he definitely wants to play one more year and probably two. If the Eagles don't want him back on his expiring contract, he'll move on and play elsewhere. Peters would be in line to make $6 million next season, but […]

Jordan Howard Wants To Stay In Philly

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard, who will be a free agent in March, said he hopes to be back with the team in 2020. The 25-year-old has been recovering from a shoulder stinger that he suffered on Nov. 3 against the Bears, but he didn't see the field at all in the wild-card loss […]

Cowboys Choose Mike McCarthy As Next Head Coach

The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to terms with former Packers coach Mike McCarthy to be their next head coach on Monday. Dallas finally fired Jason Garrett on Sunday and chose McCarthy the very next day. McCarthy was 125-77-2 in 13 years as the head man in Green Bay and won a Super Bowl. He had […]

Twins Likely Out On Josh Donaldson

The Minnesota Twins have grown pessimistic about their chances of signing third baseman Josh Donaldson, who is seeking four years and $110 million. The Twins, Nationals and Braves are all believed to have offered four years and between $90-100 million. Sources with knowledge of the negotiations say that Donaldson hasn't appeared interested in signing with […]