Rob Gronkowski Likely To Return

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has expressed that he is likely to continue his career in 2018 rather than retire at 28 years old, according to sources close to him. However, sources say he still hasn't made his decision, but he is "pretty certain" that he will come back as long as quarterback... Read More

Mike Zunino Placed On DL

The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Mike Zunino (oblique) on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain on Friday and recalled backstop David Freitas from the minors in a corresponding move. Zunino's injury occurred during a workout on Wednesday, and he was scratched from the lineup on Opening Day on Thursday. It's unknown how... Read More

Ravens Work Out Michael Floyd

The Baltimore Ravens worked out free-agent wide receiver Michael Floyd, according to a source. Since recording 1,000 yards receiving and five touchdowns with the Cardinals in 2013, his second year in the league, Floyd has been a disappointment and declined rapidly. Several off-field incidents haven't helped his cause, and he totaled just 10 catches for... Read More

Chiefs Sign Matt McGloin, Nelson Spruce

The Kansas City Chiefs signed free-agent quarterback Matt McGloin and wide receiver Nelson Spruce on Friday. McGloin was cut by the Texans early last year and never latched on with a team. He's played in just 13 games (all with the Raiders) since 2013, and he'll be the third quarterback behind Patrick Mahomes and Chad... Read More

Jets Sign Thomas Rawls

The New York Jets signed free-agent running back Thomas Rawls to an undisclosed deal Friday. He totaled 1,336 yards and seven touchdowns on 314 carries (4.3 yards per carry) in three years with the Seahawks, although his last two years were mainly marred by injuries. He broke out in his rookie year with Marshawn Lynch... Read More

Vikings Working To Re-Sign Terence Newman

The Minnesota Vikings are working to re-sign veteran cornerback Terence Newman, but money may be an issue. The team is not expected to bring back free-agent wide receiver Michael Floyd or running back Bishop Sankey. Newman will be entering his 16th season in the NFL in 2018, the last three with the Vikings. He had... Read More

Vikings Sign Kendall Wright

The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent wide receiver Kendall Wright to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to a source. Wright quietly led the Bears in receptions (59) and receiving yards (614) last year, but that's not saying a whole lot. The signing is a sneaky good move for Minnesota, and the 28-year-old should compete for... Read More

Troy Tulowitzki To Have Surgery, Out Around Eight Weeks

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (ankles) will have surgery to remove bone spurs from both of his ankles, according to general manager Ross Atkins. The best-case scenario is that Tulowitzki will be back in eight weeks. Things have gone from bad to worse for Tulo over recent seasons, and he's no longer one to... Read More

Geno Smith Visiting With Seahawks

Free-agent quarterback Geno Smith is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Smith left his visit with the Chargers without a contract and had a Thursday night dinner and Friday facility planned with Seattle. The 27-year-old was a backup with the Giants in 2017 and stayed healthy and impressed the coach's with his... Read More

Vikings Host Kendall Wright

The Minnesota Vikings hosted free-agent wide receiver Kendall Wright for a visit, according to a source. Wright hasn't garnered much interest on the open market after catching 59 passes for 614 yards and just one touchdown in a full season with the Bears in 2017. The Vikings already have Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs as... Read More

Rob Gronkowski A Trade Candidate?

The longer New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski goes without officially committing to play in 2018, the greater chances the Patriots will consider trading him, according to a "Bill Belichick-friendly source." We'd be surprised if Gronk calls it quits before the 2018 season, but he's certainly considering hanging them up in the near future... Read More

Odubel Herrera The Odd Man Out On Opening Day

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera is not in the starting lineup on Opening Day on Thursday. Manager Gabe Kapler said he considered the matchups, starter Aaron Nola as a ground-ball pitcher and the upcoming matchups in his decision not to start Herrera. Aaron Altherr gets the nod instead in center field for the opener, and... Read More

Lamar Jackson Skips 40-Yard Dash At Pro Day

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson did not run the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine and also chose not to run it as his school's Pro Day after throwing nearly 60 passes on Thursday. “Game speed is going to tell it all,” Jackson told Mike Mayock of NFL Network. “You’ve got to catch me first.”... Read More

Mark Sanchez A Possibility For Seahawks

Free-agent quarterback Mark Sanchez is a possibility for the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Sanchez has a couple 3,000-yard seasons under his belt and led the Jets to two straight AFC title games, but he has bombed out in the NFL since and didn't play at all in 2017. The Seahawks are looking for... Read More

Geno Smith Visits With Chargers

Free-agent quarterback Geno Smith visited with the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, according to a source. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has been a fan of Smith. Smith spent 2017 as a backup in New York, playing in two games with the Giants with one touchdown and two interceptions. He was previously with the Jets... Read More

Kaelin Clay Signing With Bills

Free-agent wide receiver Kaelin Clay is signing an undisclosed deal with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Clay played in four games with the Bills in 2017 before landing with the Panthers, where he had five catches for 57 yards in nine games. The former sixth-rounder in 2015 has just six catches in his career and... Read More

Thomas Rawls Visiting With Jets

Free-agent running back Thomas Rawls is visiting with the New York Jets on Thursday, according to a source. Rawls had 830 yards (5.6 yards per carry) on 147 attempts his rookie year in Seattle, but injuries have plagued him the last two seasons, as he's missed 11 games in the last two years. With Isaiah... Read More

Broncos Need More Help From Carlos Henderson, Jake Butt

The Denver Broncos are hoping that wide receiver Carlos Henderson and tight end Jake Butt can take more pressure off of wideouts Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders in 2018. “We saw a lot of where the safety and corner doubled D.T., the safety and corner double ‘E’ and left those (other) guys one-on-one,” head coach... Read More

Benjamin Watson Agrees With Saints

Free-agent tight end Benjamin Watson agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, according to a source. Watson returns to the team where he spent three years from 2013 to 2015, including catching a career-high 74 passes for 825 yards and six touchdowns in his final season there. He'll reunite with... Read More

Odell Beckham Jr. Interested In Rams?

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who has been the subject of trade rumors lately, has reportedly told a couple of Los Angeles Rams players that he wants in, according to a source. OBJ also does love New York, and the Rams will have to sign him to a long-term contract extension to... Read More

Giants Asking For A Lot For Odell Beckham Jr.

The New York Giants are asking for two first-round picks in return for any trade for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., according to a league source. The team continues to say they aren't actively shopping OBJ, but rumors continue to circle, most heavily with the Rams. The Giants would likely lose any trade involving Beckham,... Read More

Broncos Trading For Su'a Cravens

The Denver Broncos are acquiring safety Su'a Cravens and a fifth-round pick from the Washington Redskins in exchange for a fourth- and fifth-round pick, according to a source. Cravens missed all of last season and played in just 11 games in his rookie season for the 'Skins, compiling 34 tackles, one sack and one interception.... Read More

Ndamukong Suh To Line Up At Nose Tackle

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will line up at nose tackle in defensive coordinator Wade Phillips' 3-4 scheme this year in the base defense. Aaron Donald will continue to play the "three-technique" spot, which typically lines up on the outside shoulder of an offensive guard. Suh is as... Read More

Trey Burton To Have Big Role In Offense

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy wants tight end Trey Burton to fill the "U" position that Travis Kelce formerly had in his offense in Kansas City. The position is a receiver/tight end hybrid role. “It’s an important role,” Nagy said. “It’s easy to create some plays for. And when you have a guy that... Read More

Patriots Meet With Johnny Manziel

The New England Patriots met with free-agent quarterback Johnny Manziel after his workout on Tuesday, according to a source. Manziel played just two seasons in Cleveland after being selected in the first round (22nd overall) in 2014 due to off-field issues. He comes with heavy baggage and is unlikely to get another shot in the... Read More

Seahawks Release Trevone Boykin

The Seattle Seahawks released quarterback Trevone Boykin in the wake of a troubling domestic-violence investigation. Boykin allegedly choked his girlfriend Shabrika Bailey and broke her jaw in two places during an incident that happened at his home last week. Boykin has spent the last two years as the backup to Russell Wilson, and he was... Read More

Saints Host Benjamin Watson

The New Orleans Saints hosted free-agent Benjamin Watson for a visit, according to a league source. The Saints lost out in a possibly reunion with tight end Jimmy Graham, and Coby Fleener and Josh Hill currently sit at the top of their depth chart at the position. Watson played for New Orleans from 2013-15, and... Read More

Raiders Releasing Clive Walford

The Oakland Raiders are releasing tight end Clive Walford, according to a source. The former third-round pick is expected to find a new home in short order. Walford played in 13 games last year and had a career-low nine receptions for 80 yards and no touchdowns. It's unlikely that he'll land somewhere that will give... Read More

Teddy Bridgewater's Knee Is A Concern

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee), who is now with the Jets, had a concerning postseason medical evaluation of his left knee. "The reports I'd get back from the medical people weren't as positive as I was about it," Zimmer said. "That's kind of how it came down is that... Read More

Giants To Visit With Saquon Barkley

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman said the team will host Penn State running back Saquon Barkley for a top-30 visit and called his skill set "unique." The Giants have the second overall pick in this year's draft and could elect for Barkley over a signal caller. The G-Men could certainly use a back... Read More