Ja'Marr Chase Extension A Priority For Bengals This Offseason

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is entering the final year of his rookie deal with the team in 2025 after not being able to agree on a new contract last offseason. This offseason, director of personnel Duke Tobin said a long-term extension for Chase will be "a priority for us." The Bengals should […]

Matthew Stafford Plans To Play In 2025

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford plans to continue playing in 2025. Stafford was non-committal as to whether he'd return for a 17th NFL season after the Rams' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round. Although it's now clear he wants to keep playing, there's still uncertainty […]

Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens Both Miss Practice

Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Landon Dickerson (knee) and center Cam Jurgens (back) were both listed as non-participants for the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Dickerson injured his knee in the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship last Sunday. Jurgens, meanwhile, was active despite suffering a back injury the […]

Kenneth Gainwell Doesn't Practice On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) did not take part in practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday after suffering a concussion on Sunday in the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship. In addition to being in the league's concussion protocol this week, the 25-year-old backup running […]

Dallas Goedert Sits Out With Ankle Injury

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle, rest) is still listed on the injury report and was a DNP in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Goedert also missed some practice time last week with an ankle ailment but ended up playing in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders and […]

DeVonta Smith Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is dealing with a hamstring injury and was listed as a non-participant in the team's practice on Wednesday. It's something to watch with Smith, but with the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs not coming until Sunday, Feb. 9, the 26-year-old wideout will most likely be ready […]

Jets Hiring Steve Wilks As New Defensive Coordinator

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the New York Jets agreed to terms with veteran coach Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator on Wednesday, according to sources. Wilks did not coach at all in the NFL in 2024 after being fired as the San Francisco 49ers' defensive coordinator following the 2023 campaign. He's a […]

Elvis Alvarado Designated For Assignment

The Pittsburgh Pirates designated right-hander Elvis Alvarado for assignment on Wednesday to make room for newly-signed infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier on the 40-man roster. If Alvarado clears waivers, he could return to the Pirates organization. The 25-year-old Dominican hurler has never appeared in a major-league game and will probably be fighting an uphill battle to get […]

Pirates Win Arbitration Hearing Against Johan Oviedo

The Pittsburgh Pirates won their salary arbitration hearing against right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow) on Wednesday, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Oviedo will now earn $850,000 in 2025 instead of the $1.15 million that he filed for earlier in January. The 26-year-old is on track to be ready for spring training this year after missing […]

Braves Invite Drake Baldwin To MLB Spring Training

The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that catching prospect Drake Baldwin will be a non-roster invite to major-league spring training this year. Baldwin is considered Atlanta's top prospect, and MLB Pipeline has him ranked as the No. 63 overall prospect in baseball entering the 2025 season. The former third-round pick in 2022 out of Missouri […]

Dodgers, Alex Vesia Avoid Arbitration

The Los Angeles Dodgers and left-handed reliever Alex Vesia avoided salary arbitration on Wednesday by settling on a one-year, $2.25 million guarantee deal that includes a club option for the 2026 season, according to a source. Vesia filed at $2.35 million, and the Dodgers countered at $2.05 million earlier this month. He'll be paid $2.25 […]

Reds Acquiring Taylor Rogers From Giants

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Cincinnati Reds are finalizing a trade on Wednesday to acquire left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers from the San Francisco Giants, according to sources. The 34-year-old southpaw is owed $12 million in 2025. He will lade a late-inning left-handed arm to the Reds' bullpen for the upcoming season. It's unclear what […]

Blue Jays The Favorites To Land Max Scherzer

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand writes that the Toronto Blue Jays appear to be the most serious about signing free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer, according to sources. The three-time Cy Young winner would join righties Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios and Chris Bassitt in Toronto's starting rotation, which also has Bowden Francis and Yariel Rodriguez as options. Scherzer is […]

Ha-Seong Kim Agrees With Rays, Expected To Return In May

Free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a two-year, $29 million deal on Wednesday that includes an opt-out clause after the first season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Kim is coming off labrum surgery but is expected to return in May and is slated to take over at shortstop for […]

Nationals Release Joe La Sorsa

The Washington Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on left-hander Joe La Sorsa on Wednesday. The 26-year-old southpaw was recently designated for assignment by the Nationals to make room on the 40-man roster for Japanese pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara last week. La Sorsa cleared waivers and will now be free to sign with any MLB team ahead […]

Ryan Pressly To Compete For Ninth-Inning Role In Chicago

The Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro reports that veteran right-hander reliever Ryan Pressly was told he will close some games his new team, the Chicago Cubs, in 2025. Pressly also added that he will head into spring training in February competing for the ninth-inning role after Porter Hodge filled in admirably in the closer role in […]

Ryne Stanek Re-Signs With Mets

Free-agent right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek re-signed with the New York Mets on Wednesday on a one-year, $4.5 million deal, according to a source. Stanek can make another $500,000 in 2025 in incentives. The 33-year-old veteran reliever began the 2024 season pitching out of the Seattle Mariners' bullpen before being traded to the Mets at last […]

Wade Miley Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds

Veteran free-agent left-handed starter Wade Miley (elbow) signed a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training, according to USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale. Miley will make $2.5 million on a pro-rated major-league deal with $1,000 per inning and maxing out at a total of $4 million with […]

Tommy Kahnle, Tigers Agree To One-Year Deal

Free-agent right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle and the Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year, $7.75 million deal on Wednesday, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Kahnle, who features one of the better changeups in baseball, should feature in a middle-relief role for a Tigers bullpen that was surprisingly strong in 2024. The 35-year-old will […]

Jets To Interview Steve Wilks For Defensive-Coordinator Position

FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz reports that the New York Jets will interview veteran defensive coach Steve Wilks on Wednesday night for their vacant defensive-coordinator position, according to sources. New head coach Aaron Glenn has already stated that he won't be calling defensive plays in his first year at the helm in 2025, which makes his […]

Buccaneers Interview Nick Caley For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers interviewed Los Angeles Rams passing-game coordinator/tight ends coach Nick Caley for their offensive-coordinator job on Tuesday night, according to sources. Caley will also interview for the same position with the Houston Texans on Thursday. Tampa is looking for their fourth offensive coordinator in the last four years after Liam Coen left […]

Dak Prescott On Board With Brian Schottenheimer As Head Coach

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said that he fully endorses owner Jerry Jones' decision to hire former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as the team's next head coach. "I mean, Shotty means a lot to me. He's been a consistent man, and I think that's a part of why he's gotten this job in his time […]

Tyler Boyd Unlikely To Return In 2025

The Nashville Post's John Glennon writes that it's hard to imagine that Tennessee Titans impending free-agent wide receiver Tyler Boyd will be back in 2025. The Titans believed that Boyd's experience with head coach Brian Callahan from their time with the Cincinnati Bengals would make him a valuable piece of the offense in 2024, but […]

Brian Thomas Jr. Could Be Even Better With Liam Coen In Town

After an impressive rookie season for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in 2024, new head coach Liam Coen is confident that the team can run things through Thomas again in 2025. Thomas set rookie franchise marks in catches (87), receiving yards (1,282) and touchdowns (10) to earn Pro Bowl and All-AFC honors. He's […]

Mike McCarthy Won't Coach In The NFL In 2025

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has decided to focus on next year's hiring cycle and will not coach in the NFL in 2025, per sources. McCarthy became available for head-coach openings around the league late this cycle after the Dallas Cowboys decided not to bring him back […]

Kellen Moore In "Strong Position" To Become Saints Head Coach

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore seems to have done exceptionally well during the head-coaching interview process this cycle despite his team advancing to the Super Bowl and is in a "very strong position" to become the New Orleans Saints' next head coach. The Saints completed an in-person interview […]

Marlins Claim Connor Gillispie Off Waivers From Braves

The Miami Marlins claimed right-hander Connor Gillispie off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. In a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster, the Marlins designated catcher Jhonny Pereda for assignment, according to sources. Gillispie will give the Fish some organizational pitching depth as both a starter and a reliever in his […]

Eury Perez Throws On Flat Ground On Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (elbow) threw light toss on flat ground on Tuesday. It marks Perez's first throwing session since he had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last April. The Fish are going to take it slow with the 21-year-old Dominican after he missed all of last season, but it's a good […]

Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell, Marcelo Mayer Invited To Spring Training

The Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that prospects Roman Anthony, Kristian Campbell and Marcelo Mayer will all be non-roster invites at major-league spring training this year. Anthony, an outfielder, is listed as the No. 2 prospect entering the 2025 season by MLB Pipeline, behind only the Dodgers' Roki Sasaki. Meanwhile, Campbell, who will be […]

Kirby Yates Officially Signs With Dodgers

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, right-handed reliever Kirby Yates and the Los Angeles Dodgers officially agreed on a one-year, $13 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources. Yates' deal could be worth up to $14 million if he appears in 55 games in 2025. With reliever Michael Kopech (forearm) dealing with forearm issues last fall, […]