Kareem Hunt Faces More Than Six-Game Suspension

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is facing more than the baseline six-game suspension for violation of the league's personal-conduct policy, according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The NFL is also investigating an incident involving Hunt allegedly punching a man in the face at an Ohio resort in June, and they are believed […]

Xavier Rhodes A Game-Time Decision

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (hamstring), who is questionable for Week 13 against the Patriots, will work out before the game to determine whether he can play, according to a source. Rhodes was able to practice late this week and is expected to give it a go. If he's active, he'll likely be covering Patriots […]

Jets Planning To Start Josh McCown Against Titans

The New York Jets are fully committed to making sure rookie quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) is 100 percent healthy when he returns, so sources are saying that the team plans to start Josh McCown again in Week 13 against the Titans. Darnold may do some work in pregame activities, but McCown is the likely starter. […]

Marlon Mack Expected To Play Against Jaguars

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (concussion), who is questionable for Week 13 against the Jaguars, is expected to play, according to a source. Mack was able to practice this week, so he was expected to suit up, barring a setback. He has become the team's unquestioned lead back and has RB2 appeal against Jacksonville […]

Kareem Hunt Facing Six-Game Suspension For Next Year

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is expected to face a six-game suspension heading into the 2019 season. The NFL continues to investigate Hunt's incident in February of this year in which he was seen shoving and kicking a woman in a Cleveland hotel. He's on the commissioner's exempt list and is currently on waivers. The […]

Mariners Showing Interest In J.P. Crawford

The Seattle Mariners have shown interest in Philadelphia Phillies shortstop J.P. Crawford as a return piece in a possible deal involving shortstop Jean Segura, according to sources. The Phillies would still pursue free-agent shortstop Manny Machado to play third base if they were able to trade for Segura to play the 6. Once one of […]

C.J. Prosise's Season Is Over

The Seattle Seahawks placed running back C.J. Prosise (abdomen) on Injured Reserve on Saturday, ending his season. Prosise just hasn't been able to stay healthy in his career and will end the 2018 season with just one carry for minus-three yards and three catches for 22 yards in five games for Seattle. He's still only […]

Jake Kumerow Added To Active Roster

The Green Bay Packers added wide receiver Jake Kumerow from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Saturday, according to a source. In a corresponding move, wide receiver Trevor Davis (hamstring) defensive end Mike Daniels (foot) was placed on Injured Reserve. Kumerow will give the Packers receiver depth with Randall Cobb still ailing. He […]

Martavis Bryant Downgraded To Doubtful

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Week 13 against the Chiefs. Bryant hasn't practiced in three weeks and has no timetable for a return. Rookie Marcell Ateman has been used a lot more often in recent weeks and has the most upside out of Jordy Nelson […]

Chris Thompson Taken Off Injury Report

Washington Redskins running back Chris Thompson (rib) practiced in full this week and was taken off the final Week 13 injury report for Monday night against the Eagles. Thompson hasn't played since Oct. 28 and has just one receiving touchdown in his five games played this year. He'll return to his pass-catching role out of […]

Jordan Reed, Jamison Crowder Questionable

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (back) and wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle) are both questionable for Monday night against the Eagles. Reed was limited in practice this week but should play. He has TE1 potential with quarterback Colt McCoy likely checking down often. Crowder has missed the last seven games and has been a […]

Josh Adams, Darren Sproles Questionable

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Josh Adams (hip) and Darren Sproles (hamstring) are both questionable for Monday night against the Redskins. Adams has become the team's leading back in a committee, but he injured himself in practice on Saturday and is now a real question mark for Monday night. He's now a very risky RB2 choice […]

Nick Senzel Could Play Center Field In 2019

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Nick Senzel is a candidate to play center field in 2019 after the team non-tendered Billy Hamilton on Friday, making him a free agent. Senzel is the team's top prospect and No. 6 overall in baseball, but he's been in infielder his entire college and professional career so far. Scott […]

Royals Not Willing To Trade Salvador Perez

The Kansas City Royals are not willing to trade catcher Salvador Perez, and their asking price "is so exorbitant that no team would meet it." The rebuilding Royals consider Perez a building block to their future. He'll be 29 years old next season and hit .235/.274/.439 with a career-high 27 home runs and 80 RBI […]

Nationals Pursuing Extension For Anthony Rendon

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said he expects to continue pursuing an extension for third baseman Anthony Rendon. The Nats will possibly lose superstar outfielder Bryce Harper in free agency this offseason, so they do not want to lose their next biggest star in Rendon. The 28-year-old has hit .305/.389/.534 with 85 doubles and […]

Tigers Non-Tender Alex Wilson

The Detroit Tigers non-tendered relief pitcher Alex Wilson on Friday, making him a free agent. This one came as a surprise, as the right-hander has been the most durable and consistent reliever for the team in the last four seasons. He posted a 3.36 ERA and 1.05 WHIP in 59 outings in 2018, and he […]

Matt Bush Becomes Free Agent

The Texas Rangers non-tendered relief pitchers Matt Bush, Zac Curtis, Ricardo Rodriguez and Adrian Sampson on Friday, making them all free agents. The hope is that that Rangers can ultimately re-sign Bush, who is recovering from Sept. 19 surgery to fix a partially torn ligament in his right elbow. He is expected to miss at […]

Orioles Non-Tender Tim Beckham, Caleb Joseph

The Baltimore Orioles non-tendered shortstop Tim Beckham and catcher Caleb Joseph on Friday, making them both free agents. Beckham hit .394 with a 1.062 OPS and 18 extra-base hits in August of 2017 after being acquired, but then hit .180 the rest of that year. He hit only .230 with a .661 OPS in a […]

A's Non-Tender Mike Fiers, Kendall Graveman

The Oakland Athletics non-tendered starting pitchers Mike Fiers and Kendall Graveman on Friday, making them both free agents. Reliever Cory Gearrin was also non-tendered. Fiers came over from Detroit in the middle of the season and was a huge factor in the team's playoff push, going 5-2 with a 3.74 ERA in 10 games with […]

Justin Bour, Luis Avilan Become Free Agents

The Philadelphia Phillies non-tendered first baseman Justin Bour and relief pitcher Luis Avilan on Friday, making them both free agents. Bour hit only .224 with a home run and five RBI in 49 at-bats as a bench option after being traded over from the Marlins last year. He hit .227 with 19 long balls and […]

Hunter Strickland, Gorkys Hernandez Not Offered Contracts

The San Francisco Giants non-tendered relief pitcher Hunter Strickland and outfielder Gorkys Hernandez on Friday, making them free agents. Strickland served as the closer for a bit in 2018 and also broke his hand punching a door in June after a blown save. Overall, he went 3-5 with a 3.97 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 14 saves […]

Giants Settle With Joe Panik, Sam Dyson

The San Francisco Giants avoided salary arbitration with second baseman Joe Panik and relief pitcher Sam Dyson on Friday. Panik reached an agreement on a one-year, $3.85 million deal, while Dyson agreed for one year and $5 million. Panik hit .254 with four home runs and 24 RBI in 2018 in 102 games while dealing […]

Matt Shoemaker Becomes Free Agent

The Los Angeles Angels non-tendered starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker on Friday, making him a free agent. Shoemaker has appeal when healthy but has missed significant time the last two seasons with forearm issues and needed surgery in 2018. The right-hander had a 4.94 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and career-high 9.6 K/9 in just seven starts (31 […]

Eagles Nearing Full Strength In Secondary

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that cornerbacks Sidney Jones (hamstring) and Rasul Douglas (ankle, knee) are "on track" to play on Monday night against the Redskins. Defensive end Michael Bennett (foot) is also expected to play despite not practicing at all this week. Philly has been exploited by opposing wideouts often this year, […]

Dolphins Extend Nick O'Leary

The Miami Dolphins signed tight end Nick O'Leary to a one-year contract extension on Saturday. O'Leary was a sixth-round pick of the Bills in 2015. He has seven catches on eight targets for 77 yards and a touchdown with Miami this year and isn't a fantasy option behind tight end Mike Gesicki.

Padres Settle With Bryan Mitchell

The San Diego Padres avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Bryan Mitchell on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $910,000 deal. Mitchell was a bust in his first year in San Diego, going 2-4 with a 5.42 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and ugly 4.7 K/9 over 16 outings (11 starts) for the Friars. He'll have a […]

Diamondbacks Non-Tender Brad Boxberger, Others

The Arizona Diamondbacks non-tendered relief pitcher Brad Boxberger, starting pitcher Shelby Miller and infielder Chris Owings on Friday, making them all free agents. Boxberger started the year as Arizona's closer but was booted from the role and finished 3-7 with a 4.39 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 32 saves and 71 K's in 53 1/3 innings. At […]

Blake Parker Becomes Free Agent

The Los Angeles Angels non-tendered closer Blake Parker on Friday, making him a free agent, according to a source. Parker had a nice 3.26 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 14 saves and 70 strikeouts in 66 1/3 innings, so he should be scooped up rather quickly by a team looking for relief help. However, the right-hander won't […]

C.J. Cron To Make $4.8 Million In 2019

The Minnesota Twins avoided salary arbitration with first baseman C.J. Cron on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.8 million deal. Cron was claimed off waivers from the Rays after he hit a career-high 30 home runs in 501 at-bats in 2018. The big first baseman/designated hitter type doesn't do a whole lot else, though. […]

Indians Avoid Arbitration With Danny Salazar

The Cleveland Indians avoided salary arbitration with pitcher Danny Salazar on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $4.5 million deal. Salazar was limited to 23 games (19 starts) in 2018 due to injuries and ineffectiveness and had a 4.28 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and career-high 12.7 K/9. With better health, he's expected to be a full-time […]