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Marcus Mariota Adds Some Weight This Offseason
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota said he added five to 10 pounds of "good weight" this offseason. The 25-year-old signal-caller has never played a full season in his four years in the NFL, so hopefully the added weight can keep him on the field for the long haul. He had a career-low 2,528 yards passing, […]
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Carson Wentz Still Healing
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz said his recovery from his back injury is going well, but he's not fully healed from the stress fracture. "It’s still getting there," Wentz said. His goal is to be ready for organized team activities. Wentz still has a lot of upside but is an injury risk as a QB1 […]
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Travis Kelce Has No Timetable To Return To Activities
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who had offseason ankle surgery, is out of his walking boot and is working out, but he doesn't know what his timetable will be for a return to the field. He's mostly rehabbing and getting treatment right now. Kelce has plenty of time to get ready for the […]
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Monday Is Firm Deadline For Russell Wilson
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has set Monday, April 15, as the firm, real deadline for a contract extension to be reached. Nothing has happened as of now, but Wilson's agent has been in the Seattle area for the last three days trying to get something done. It's expected that Wilson will be the highest […]
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Raiders Visiting With Noah Fant
The Oakland Raiders are visiting with Iowa tight end Noah Fant on Monday, according to a source. The Raiders have the No. 4, No. 24 and No. 27 picks in the first round of the draft and could definitely go with a tight end with one of those picks after Jared Cook left in free […]
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Ravens Hosting Marquise Brown
The Baltimore Ravens are hosting Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise Brown for a visit on Monday, according to a source. Baltimore has the No. 22 pick in the first round of the draft and are without a second-round pick after they gave it to the Eagles in 2018 in the Lamar Jackson trade. The Ravens are […]
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Josh Adams To Miss Offseason Workouts
Philadelphia Eagles running back Josh Adams (shoulder) is expected to miss the start of the team's offseason conditioning program after he had surgery on his shoulder in January, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Adams had labrum surgery after the playoff loss and was given a six-month timetable for a return, so […]
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Francisco Lindor Cleared For Rehab Assignment
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) has been cleared to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus this week. He's been out since Feb. 6 when he initially strained his right calf in preparation for spring training. He sprained his left ankle running the bases in a minor league intrasquad game in spring training. Cleveland […]
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Julio Jones Sitting Out Offseason Workouts
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is not in attendance for the start of the team's offseason workouts on Monday, according to a source. Jones is looking for a new deal this offseason, but he hasn't set a timetable for anything to get done and he plans on reporting when the workouts become mandatory. Jones […]
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D.K. Metcalf Visiting With Ravens
Ole Miss wide receiver D.K. Metcalf is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, according to a source. Metcalf projects to be a first-round pick as one of the better receiver prospects in this draft, and the Ravens are desperate for help at the position after not doing much there in free agency. They currently […]
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Nate Sudfeld Signs Restricted Tender
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nate Sudfeld signed his restricted tender offer for one year and $3.095 million on Monday. He's likely to serve as the backup to Carson Wentz after Nick Foles landed in Jacksonville this offseason. Sudfeld spent the last two years as the No. 3 QB on the depth chart behind Wentz and Foles. […]
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Chester Rogers Signs One-Year Deal
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Chester Rogers signed his one-year, second-round tender for $3.095 million on Monday. Rogers was a restricted free agent. He caught a career-high 53 passes for 485 yards and two touchdowns in a full season last year and could be in the slot in 2019 between T.Y. Hilton and Devin Funchess. The […]
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Gus Edwards Signs His Tender Monday
Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards signed his exclusive-rights tender on Monday. Running back De'Lance Turner, center Matt Skura and offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor also signed their tenders. The 24-year-old Edwards was set to enter the 2019 season as the team's No. 1 running back, but things changed when they added Mark Ingram to the […]
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Tyreek Hill Will Take Part In Offseason Program
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill will report to the start of the team's offseason workout program on Monday, according to a source. Police have been investigating two incidents of suspected child abuse at Hill's house last month. While Hill hasn't been formally charged with anything, it's definitely concerning and the NFL could wind […]
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Continues To Impress On Farm
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique) had three singles in five at-bats with an RBI on Sunday with Triple-A Buffalo to raise his season average to .500 since joining the team after a four-game rehab stint in the Florida State League. Manager Charlie Montoyo said there's no reason a "hot" Guerrero shouldn't […]
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Russell Wilson Will Show Up Monday
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will report to the team's first day of the offseason program on Monday whether he receives a long-term contract extension by his deadline on April 15 or not. The two sides don't appear to be close to reaching an agreement by Monday, so Wilson could end up playing the 2019 […]
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Texans, Jadeveon Clowney Not Close On New Deal
The Houston Texans and outside linebacker/defensive end Jadeveon Clowney are far apart in talks on a potential long-term extension, and the unsigned franchise player will not attend the offseason conditioning program or organized team activities as a result. There is no deal in sight or expected anytime soon. Clowney can be a difference-maker on defense […]
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Lourdes Gurriel To Be Sent Down, Eric Sogard Coming Up
The Toronto Blue Jays will send infielder Lourdes Gurriel to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday and call up infielder Eric Sogard in a corresponding move. Gurriel hit just .175 with seven hits and no home runs while striking out 12 times and walking just thrice in 44 plate appearances to begin the season. The 25-year-old has […]
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Jason Kipnis To Be Activated Monday
Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis (calf) will rejoin the team and come off the injured list on Monday for the start of the series with the Mariners. Infielder Brad Miller was designated for assignment on Sunday to make room for Kipnis. Miller had eight hits in 32 at-bats (.250) while sharing time at the […]
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Chris Harris Jr. Won't Report To Minicamp This Week
Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. will not report to the team's minicamp this week as he waits for a long-term contract extension. The Broncos aren't expected to give Harris a new deal until after the draft, but something should get done for one of the better shutdown corners in the NFL. The 29-year-old had […]
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Austin Romine Will Be Ready For Tuesday
New York Yankees catcher Austin Romine said he is fine and will be ready to play on Tuesday after the off day on Monday. Romine was banged up after the game on Friday and sat out both Saturday and Sunday but was available off the bench. He's serving as the primary catcher right now with […]
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Will Fuller Should Be Ready For Regular Season
HoustonTexans.com's Drew Dougherty said he'd be shocked if Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (knee) isn't ready to go for Week 1 of the 2019 season. Fuller's rehab from a torn ACL is going well, and head coach Bill O'Brien has said a few times that he should be ready for training camp this summer. […]
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Mike Trout Continues To Improve
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) saw Dr. Steve Yoon in Los Angeles on Sunday, and ultrasound images showed further improvement to his groin. He will join the team in Texas on Monday and will continue to be evaluated. There's no guarantee that Trout will return to the lineup on Monday, but he looks […]
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Nick Senzel Could Play In Games Next Week
Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel (ankle) has been hitting and running the bases and could get into an extended spring training game by the middle of next week. It was believed that Senzel was further off from game action, but it looks like he's been making good progress. The Reds will be cautious with […]
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Dansby Swanson Not Playing Sunday Night
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday night. Johan Camargo will play the 6 and bat sixth against Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom. Camargo has only four hits in his first 22 at-bats (.182) of the season and is facing one of the best pitchers in baseball this evening. […]
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James Paxton Thinks He Was Tipping Pitches
New York Yankees starting pitcher James Paxton thinks he was tipping his pitches in his start on April 10 against the Astros, with input from special advisor Carlos Beltran. The left-hander is now convinced that he was tipping his knuckle curveball with runners at second base, and he's making adjustments to correct the issue. He […]
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Harrison Bader Dealing With Hamstring Tightness
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader is dealing with right hamstring tightness, which is why he's not playing on Sunday in Mexico against the Reds. It's unclear how long this injury might sideline Bader, but his owners need to keep an eye on his status heading into next week. The 24-year-old gives the Cards excellent […]
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Rich Hill To Make Rehab Start Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) will make a rehab start and go four innings or 60 pitches on Wednesday at either Single-A Rancho Cucamonga or Triple-A Oklahoma City. Hill has yet to make his 2019 debut and will likely need at least two rehab outings before he […]
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Hyun-Jin Ryu To Throw Aggressive Bullpen Monday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu (groin) will throw an "aggressive" 40-pitch bullpen session on Monday. Ryu's groin injury isn't too serious, so he should be able to rejoin the Dodgers rotation shortly, barring any setbacks. Once he does, Julio Urias is likely to be moved to the bullpen […]
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Jesus Luzardo Feeling Great
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin said that starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) is feeling great but still isn't throwing yet. Luzardo, the team's top prospect and No. 12 overall, is recovering from a strained left shoulder. The left-hander has a ton of upside in Oakland's starting rotation and was excellent in spring training before his […]
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