Bears Eyeing Austin Hooper

The Chicago Bears are planning to pursue Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent tight end Austin Hooper, according to a source. The two-time Pro Bowler will not receive the franchise tag from the Falcons and will hit the free-agent market next month. Spotrac projects Hooper's value at $50 million for five years, which would make him the […]

Packers Plan To Make A Run At Austin Hooper

The Green Bay Packers, who are intent on adding a pass-catcher in both free agency and the draft, plan to make a run at Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent tight end Austin Hooper. Hooper won't come cheap and is likely to reset the tight end market when he reaches free agency next month. The 25-year-old missed […]

Packers To Discuss New Deal With Aaron Jones

The Green Bay Packers are scheduled to meet with running back Aaron Jones' agent, who is interested in starting talks on a new deal for his client. Jones is heading into the final year of his contract and was the third-highest scoring running back in fantasy in 2019, behind only Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry. […]

Collin McHugh Cleared To Throw

Free-agent pitcher Collin McHugh (elbow) was recently cleared to resume his throwing program after a tenex procedure alleviated his elbow concerns. Because of McHugh's versatility as a starter or reliever, most teams have checked in on him. The 32-year-old right-hander might not be ready for the start of the regular season, but he could be […]

Luke Maile Scratched From Lineup Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Luke Maile (hamstring) was scratched from the Grapefruit League lineup on Friday with left hamstring tightness. Maile is day-to-day. He should be fine in the long run. The 29-year-old backstop hit just .151/.205/.235 with two home runs and nine RBI in 129 plate appearances over 44 games for the Blue Jays in […]

Brendan Rodgers Could Play In Games Next Week

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) said he'll likely start as the designated hitter in Cactus League games next week, with his spring debut at the keystone coming a few days after that. The 23-year-old is behind in camp and is unlikely to make his season debut until late April or early May after […]

Kyle Freeland Injured In Thursday's Outing

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (back) left his Cactus League start early on Thursday due to back spasms. On the bright side, Freeland felt positive about his reworked delivery on the mound. The left-hander allowed a solo home run through two innings and has gotten rid of a pause at the power position of […]

J.C. Ramirez Being Stretched Out As Starter

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said that the team is stretching pitcher J.C. Ramirez out as a starter this spring. It makes sense with Shohei Ohtani (elbow) not debuting on the mound until May and with Griffin Canning (elbow) possibly opening the season on the injured list. Ramirez only threw eight innings in the […]

Griffin Canning Has Chronic Changes To UCL

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning's (elbow) MRI exam showed "chronic changes to the UCL" and acute-joint irritation. Canning will take more tests over the next few days before the team updates his status. For what it's worth, the right-hander thinks he has "normal wear and tear" in his elbow. The 23-year-old will be […]

Brent Honeywell To Throw First Spring Bullpen

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Brent Honeywell (elbow) will throw his first spring bullpen on Friday. Honeywell, the team's No. 4 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has missed the last two full seasons due to elbow issues. He had Tommy John surgery in 2018 and fractured his elbow last year. The 24-year-old right-hander might've already been […]

Gio Gonzalez Throws Bullpen Thursday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Thursday, his first of the spring. Gonzalez is behind the other pitchers in camp, so it's unknown if he'll have enough time to be ready for the start of the regular season. The 34-year-old left-hander had a 3.50 ERA, 1.29 WHIP […]

Justin Verlander Scheduled To Start Tuesday

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that starting pitcher Justin Verlander (groin) is scheduled to start the Grapefruit League game next Tuesday against the Cardinals. Verlander was scratched from his spring outing on Thursday and instead threw a simulated game that went off without any setbacks. The Astros are just being ultra cautious with last […]

Rams Speak With Jordan Reed

The Los Angeles Rams have spoken with free-agent tight end Jordan Reed, according to a source. Reed is training in Miami and wants to continue playing despite missing all of the 2019 season with a concussion he suffered in the preseason. The former third-round pick in 2013 just recently was cleared from the concussion protocol […]

Colts Looking At Philip Rivers

The Indianapolis Colts are taking a hard look at Los Angeles Chargers impending free-agent quarterback Philip Rivers this week during the scouting combine. The Colts have also denied engaging with New England Patriots impending free-agent quarterback Tom Brady's camp, according to a league source. Indy was put in a tough situation with the sudden retirement […]

Jon Gruden Stands By Derek Carr

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden had some nice things to say about quarterback Derek Carr on Thursday. "I love what Derek Carr did, love what he brings to our team and anxious to continue to build around him," Gruden said. "I really think Derek is a heck of a player and I got […]

Rhett Ellison Considering Retirement

New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison (head) is considering retirement after missing the last six games of the 2019 season because of a concussion, according to three NFL sources. The 31-year-old has 67 catches for 674 yards and four touchdowns in 40 games with the Giants and also spent five years with the Vikings. […]

Evan Engram Remains In Walking Boot

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (foot) remains in a walking boot after having surgery in late December. The Giants must decide by May whether to pick up Engram's fifth-year option for the 2021 season. He's expected to be sidelined until training camp and has missed 14 games due to injury in his three […]

Leighton Vander Esch 100 Percent Healthy

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (neck) is "100 percent in my eyes." Vander Esch is expected to be a full participant by the start of training camp this summer after having his 2019 season cut short due to neck issues that required surgery. It's great news that LVE is […]

Cowboys Want To Keep Robert Quinn

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that defensive end Robert Quinn is "the real deal" and is "hopeful that we can do something to keep him." Quinn's contract is set to expire on March 18. The 29-year-old had 11.5 sacks in his first year in Dallas, but there's a good chance he'll reach the open […]

Cowboys Meet With Amari Cooper

The Dallas Cowboys met with wide receiver Amari Cooper's representatives on Thursday night, according to a source. The Cowboys want to reach long-term deals with both Cooper and quarterback Dak Prescott. Talks with Cooper should intensify before the start of free agency on March 18, but the transition tag is likely off the table. If […]

Tom Brady Still In Patriots Plans

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots impending free-agent quarterback Tom Brady doesn't have an offer from the Patriots, but it's not a huge surprise without a new collective bargaining agreement at this time. However, Brady is in the Patriots plans for the 2020 season. Brady's agent is in Indianapolis this week and is talking […]

A's, Mets Checking In On Russell Martin

The Oakland Athletics and New York Mets and a few other teams have checked in on free-agent catcher Russell Martin. Martin has already turned down a few offers as he prioritizes a family situation, but he still wants to play in 2020. The 37-year-old Canadian is at the end of his career and will surely […]

Trent Williams Wants New Contract Or Trade

The Washington Redskins have had good conversations with left tackle Trent Williams, but the team's attempt to bring him back in 2020 is an ongoing process, according to head coach Ron Rivera. Williams is heading into the last year of his contract and has told the team that he either wants his contract redone or […]

Griffin Canning Going For Elbow MRI

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning (elbow) came up with an elbow issue after his first spring outing on Wednesday, and he's going for an MRI exam on Thursday. Manager Joe Maddon said he's somewhat concerned. The 23-year-old missed the end of last season with right elbow inflammation, but it was precautionary. Canning is […]

Patriots Haven't Started Negotiations With Tom Brady

The New England Patriots have yet to reach out to impending free-agent quarterback Tom Brady about a new contract. The Patriots still have time to discuss re-signing Brady, but it's a noteworthy development during the scouting combine this week. Meanwhile Brady's agent, Don Yee, is meeting with quarterback-needy teams at the combine this week. There […]

Ryan Kerrigan, Brandon Scherff In The Team's Plans

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera said that linebacker Ryan Kerrigan and offensive guard Brandon Scherff are both in the team's plans for 2020. The Redskins have also started contract talks with Scherff and his representation. If a deal isn't struck with Scherff, the franchise tag is a possibility. Kerrigan wasn't able to play in […]

Colts, Giants Could Have Interest In Jadeveon Clowney

The Indianapolis Colts and New York Giants are among the teams that could have interest in Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, according to sources. Clowney has a long history of injuries in his six-year career, playing a full season just once in 2017 with the Texans, but he's among the most talented and […]

Robert Tonyan Jr. Undergoes Core Surgery

Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan Jr. (core) underwent core muscle surgery in Philadelphia, according to his agent, Jack Bechta. Tonyan was bothered by the injury all year and wasn't able to run the same. In his second season in the NFL in 2019, he had just 10 receptions for 100 yards and a […]

Chiefs To Use Franchise Tag On Chris Jones

The Kansas City Chiefs will use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Chris Jones, according to sources. The Chiefs view him in their long-term plans and want to keep him paired with Frank Clark on the defensive line for years to come. The 25-year-old is an excellent run-stuffer up the middle and helped the Chiefs […]

Tom Brady Unlikely To Return To New England?

ESPN's Jeff Darlington said on GetUpESPN that he'd now be surprised if New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady re-signed with the team in free agency. "I’m now at the point where I would be stunned if Tom Brady went back to New England," Darlington said. The two teams being discussed with the best chances of […]