Saints Talks With Jimmy Graham Stall

The New Orleans Saints are seriously discussing a deal with free-agent tight end Jimmy Graham, but talks have stalled over the last several hours, according to sources. However, both sides are still hoping to reach an agreement, and other teams besides the Packers remain in the mix. Graham is looking to return to the team... Read More

Broncos Inquired About Ja'Wuan James

The Denver Broncos inquired about trading for Miami Dolphins right tackle Ja'Wuan James, but the Dolphins plan on keeping him, according to a source. There was belief that the Dolphins might be interested in swapping James to Denver for running back C.J. Anderson, but apparently that isn't the case. James was a potential salary cap... Read More

Broncos Exercise Demaryius Thomas' Option

As expected, the Denver Broncos exercised wide receiver Demaryius Thomas' $4 million option to trigger the final two years of his deal on Tuesday. Thomas had a down year in 2017, going under the 1,000-yard mark for the first time since 2011 in the days of Tim Tebow. However, it was largely due to the... Read More

Falcons Interested In Ed Dickson

The Atlanta Falcons are one of the teams expressing a "strong" interest in free-agent tight end Ed Dickson, according to sources. He had a career-high 14.6 yards per catch last year with Carolina in 2017 when Greg Olsen went down with a foot injury. The Falcons are looking for a solid blocker to pair with... Read More

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Interested In Seattle

Free-agent tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins is "extremely interested" in playing for the Seattle Seahawks, and he wants to "win big and win big at home," according to a source. Seferian-Jenkins played high school ball in Washington and attended the University of Washington. The 25-year-old free agent recently turned down a two-year, $8 million offer to... Read More

Saints Place Tender On Willie Snead

The New Orleans Saints placed a tender on restricted free-agent Willie Snead that will be the right of first refusal only, according to a source. There will certainly be a market for Snead, and teams won't have to give up a draft pick to snag him. Snead was a major disappointment in 2017 after serving an... Read More

Bears Sign Trey Burton

The Chicago Bears are signing free-agent tight end Trey Burton to a four-year, $32 million deal, according to a source. The Bears are quickly working to upgrade their pass-catching corps, as they also signed wide receiver Allen Robinson. Burton played second fiddle to Zach Ertz in Philly in 2017 and caught 23 passes for 248... Read More

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie To Visit Redskins

Free-agent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is expected to visit with the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, and the Saints are next on his list, according to a source. DRC is looking for work after he was recently released from the Giants. The 31-year-old had 48 combined tackles for the G-Men in 2017 but failed to record an... Read More

Chiefs Adding Anthony Hitchens

The Kansas City Chiefs plan to sign free-agent linebacker Anthony Hitchens to a deal worth $9 million per season, according to sources. Hitchens fills a specific need inside for the Chiefs defense. He was able to rack up a career-high 84 combined tackles in 2017 and should be useful in IDP leagues next season in... Read More

Ravens Releasing Danny Woodhead

The Baltimore Ravens are releasing running back Danny Woodhead for salary cap reasons, according to a source. A solid PPR threat when healthy, the pint-sized Woodhead just can't stay on the field in recent seasons, and he's played in just 10 games the last two years. He should be able to latch on somewhere on... Read More

Dolphins To Sign Albert Wilson

The Miami Dolphins are planning on signing free-agent wide receiver Albert Wilson to a three-year, $24 million deal when the new league year begins on Wednesday, according to sources. Wilson had the best season of his career in 2017 with 42 receptions for 554 yards and three touchdowns, and he'll be replacing Jarvis Landry in... Read More

Marco Gonzales May Not Miss A Start

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (thumb) is just dealing with a bruise, and the hope is that he won't miss a Cactus League start. His hand remains heavily wrapped, but he will be able to throw on Tuesday. Gonzales appears to have dodged a bullet after taking a line drive off the base of... Read More

J.T. Realmuto To Rest A Few More Days

Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto (back) is a little sore still and will receive a few more days off, according to manager Don Mattingly. Mattingly is confident that Realmuto will be ready for Opening Day against the Cubs. Realmuto has dealt with a few nagging ailments this spring, but nothing too serious. He'll remain a... Read More

Case Keenum Intends To Sign With Broncos

Free-agent quarterback Case Keenum intends to sign with the Denver Broncos when free agency opens on Wednesday, according to sources. Keenum won't be back with the Vikings in 2018 after surprisingly leading the team to an NFC title appearance, as Minnesota is expected to land free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins. Known as more of a game... Read More

Dolphins The Favorites For Albert Wilson

The Miami Dolphins have emerged as the favorites to sign free-agent wide receiver Albert Wilson, according to sources. Wilson's market has been hotter than expected, as he's coming off career highs in catches (42) and yards (554). Miami is looking to upgrade at the receiver position behind DeVante Adams and Kenny Stills after they traded... Read More

DeMarco Murray To Visit With Seahawks

Free-agent running back DeMarco Murray is scheduled to visit with the Seattle Seahawks this week, according to a source. Murray limped to the finish line last year with Tennessee and gave way to the younger and more effective Derrick Henry late in the season. The veteran Murray had 184 carries for just 659 yards (career-low... Read More

Raiders Tender Giorgio Tavecchio

The Oakland Raiders placed a one-year, $555,000 tender on exclusive-rights free-agent place kicker Giorgio Tavecchio on Monday, according to a source. He'll be the favorite for the kicking job in 2018, although they could add competition for training camp. In his first season in the NFL, Tavecchio made 16 of his 21 field goal attempts... Read More

Rams Place Tender On Malcolm Brown

The Los Angeles Rams applied a minimum-salary tender on exclusive-rights free-agent running back Malcolm Brown, and he should be back in training camp trying to make the 53-man roster. Brown will battle to serve as the main backup to Todd Gurley in 2018, but the team could add other options in free agency or the... Read More

Case Keenum Could Be Option For Jets

Free-agent quarterback Case Keenum could become a candidate for the New York Jets if they lose out on free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins. Re-signing quarterback Josh McCown is another option for Gang Green. Keenum surprised everyone and led the Vikes to the NFC title game in 2017, going 325-for-481 for 3,547 yards, 22 touchdowns and only... Read More

Chargers To Place Second-Round Tender On Tyrell Williams

The Los Angeles Chargers plan to place a second-round tender on restricted free-agent wide receiver Tyrell Williams, according to a source. He has drawn interest around the league, and he could become a trade candidate if teams aren't willing to part with a second-round pick to add him. Williams had his breakout season in 2016... Read More

Bennie Fowler Becomes Free Agent

The Denver Broncos didn't place a tender on restricted free-agent wide receiver Bennie Fowler, according to a source. That will make him an unrestricted free agent. The Broncos could still re-sign him, but Fowler appears to be moving on after struggling with drops. He caught a career-high 29 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns... Read More

Broncos Could Target A.J. McCarron

The Denver Broncos could target free-agent quarterback A.J. McCarron if they miss out on free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins. Head coach Vance Joseph is familiar with McCarron from their time together with the Bengals. McCarron would be a major dropoff from Cousins, though, and his presence under center wouldn't be that thrilling for the fantasy values... Read More

Broncos Listening To Offers For C.J. Anderson

The Denver Broncos are listening to trade offers for running back C.J. Anderson and do not expect to release him at this time. The 27-year-old had the best season of his career in 2017, rushing 245 times for 1,007 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and three touchdowns, so it would make sense that some teams... Read More

Saints Interested In Jimmy Graham

The New Orleans Saints have strong interest in free-agent tight end Jimmy Graham, and the feeling is mutual. Graham played with the Saints to open his career from 2010 to 2014, and he recorded 1,000 yards receiving in two of those years and posted a career-high 16 touchdowns with quarterback Drew Brees in 2013. While... Read More

Marco Gonzales Receives Good News

Updating a previous report, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (thumb), who left his spring start Monday night after taking a line drive to to the base of his left thumb, said initial scans showed no broken bones. "We don't know the full extent of it, but I don't think there are any breaks," Gonzales... Read More

Marco Gonzales Hit By Line Drive

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales (arm) was hit by a line drive in his right arm/hand in his spring outing on Monday and exited the game. Gonzales was traded over from the Cardinals in July of last season and made eight starts for the Mariners after coming back from Tommy John surgery. He predictably... Read More

Felix Hernandez Hopes To Throw Bullpen Tuesday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (forearm) is hoping to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Hernandez is progressing after taking a line drive to his forearm, but he'll need to make a few spring starts before the team feels comfortable allowing him to pitch in the opening series of the season against the Indians.... Read More

Nelson Cruz Scratched For Third Straight Day

Seattle Mariners outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz (illness) was scratched from the spring lineup for the third straight day, although he did take batting practice before the game. Cruz will be fine and has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day. Despite aging, Cruz should once again threaten to put up 30 home runs... Read More

Dolphins To Release Ndamukong Suh

The plan is for the Miami Dolphins to release defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh as early as Monday. The Dolphins are attempting to make a culture change moving into 2018, as they also traded top receiver Jarvis Landry to the Browns last week. Releasing Suh was mainly about opening up a lot of salary cap space,... Read More

Redskins Re-Sign Dustin Hopkins

The Washington Redskins re-signed place kicker Dustin Hopkins on Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 27-year-old has spent the last three years in D.C. but missed eight games last season with a hip ailment. When healthy in 2017, he made 14 of 17 field goal attempts and all but one of his... Read More