Chase Young To Draw Interest In Free Agency

Teams that ESPN's Jeremy Fowler talked to at last week's NFL Combine are putting New Orleans Saints impending free-agent defensive end Chase Young high on the pecking order in the free-agent pass-rush market. Although Young functioned as a backup in 2024 with the Saints, the former second overall pick is still only 25 years old […]

Bears Targeting Durham Smythe

The Chicago Bears are targeting free-agent tight end Durham Smythe, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. This one makes sense on multiple levels after the Miami Dolphins released Smythe last month. The Bears also cut veteran tight end Gerald Everett last month, and veteran Marcedes Lewis and Stephen Carlson are both set to be unrestricted free […]

Salvador Perez Suffers Eye Laceration On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (eye) left Wednesday's Cactus League game early against the Seattle Mariners due to a laceration under his left eye, the team announced. Perez will continue to be monitored by the Royals. We should have an update on Perez's injury and potentially how much time he'll be forced to miss […]

Alex Austin Returning To Patriots

Exclusive-rights free-agent cornerback Alex Austin signed his tender offer on Wednesday to return to the New England Patriots, sources tell ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss. The 6-foot-1, 191-pounder is entering his third NFL season in 2025 after he was originally selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round (252nd overall) in 2023 out of Oregon […]

Ernest Jones IV Undergoes Knee Surgery

The Seattle Times' Bob Condotta reports that Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent middle linebacker Ernest Jones IV (knee) had knee surgery shortly after the end of the 2024 regular season, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. The surgery was a clean-up of his knee that isn't viewed as overly serious, and Jones could […]

Reunion Between Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll Is Unlikely

A source told The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi that a reunion between Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent quarterback Russell Wilson and new Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is unlikely. The Steelers are looking to re-sign one of Wilson or free-agent QB Justin Fields, but all indications so far are that their preference is to […]

Chargers Release Joey Bosa

The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Wednesday that they have released five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Joey Bosa. The Chargers decided Bosa's $36.47 million salary cap hit in 2025 wasn't justified for a declining pass-rusher that played in only 28 games over the last three seasons due to various injuries. By releasing him, the Bolts […]

Rams Release Tre'Vius Tomlinson

The Los Angeles Rams released cornerback Tre'Vius Tomlinson (undisclosed) on Wednesday, and he will now go on waivers. Tomlinson's agent, Kevin Conner, said it was "a mutual decision to give Tre a fresh start. We would like to thank Les Snead and Sean McVay for working collaboratively with us to make this happen." The Rams […]

Brian Allen Announces His Retirement

Former Los Angeles Rams center Brian Allen announced his retirement from professional football on Wednesday. Allen played in only 12 combined games since the start of the 2022 season due to injuries and was cut by the Rams last year. The 29-year-old was originally taken in the fourth round (111th overall) by L.A. in the […]

Still Unlikely Cooper Kupp Returns To Rams

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead hasn't completely closed the door on wide receiver Cooper Kupp returning in 2025, but like head coach Sean McVay, he said it's unlikely. "There is a scenario, but when you get into probabilities that would be the least likely. I don't want to tell you 'no' today and […]

Tank Dell Set For His Second Knee Surgery

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) is scheduled to have a second surgery on his knee on Wednesday to fix the torn ACL in his left knee. Dell 's first surgery on Jan. 15 was to address the dislocated kneecap that he suffered in the Dec. 21 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. the […]

Dolphins Restructure Bradley Chubb's Contract

The Miami Dolphins and two-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Bradley Chubb (knee) agreed on a contract restructure on Wednesday to reduce his base salary to stay with the team after missing all of last season due to a torn ACL in addition to damage to his meniscus and patellar tendon, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. […]

Ezequiel Tovar Leaves After Getting Hit By Pitch

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (triceps) left Wednesday's Cactus League game versus the division-rival San Diego Padres with a left-triceps contusion after being hit by a pitch, according to The Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. The hit-by-pitch happened in the first inning, and Tovar was replaced by Owen Miller in the third inning. It doesn't sound […]

Titans Will Have Interest In Sam Darnold

ESPN's Turron Davenport and Jeremy Fowler write that the Tennessee Titans will have some interest if quarterback Sam Darnold reaches free agency next week, but only at the right price -- in the $30 million per year range, according to a team source. And if the Titans were to sign a veteran QB like Darnold […]

Cam Ward Considered The Consensus No. 1 QB

University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward is the consensus No. 1 QB in this year's draft class, by a comfortable margin, according to some. However, Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders' pocket-passing ability is appreciated and will make for an easy transition to the next level, which means he could be a slightly better option for the […]

Joel Bitonio Will Return In 2025

The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that offensive guard Joel Bitonio will return in 2025 for his 12th season in the NFL. After contemplating hanging up his cleats following the 2024 season, the 33-year-old veteran offensive lineman has decided to return for another year. The seven-time Pro Bowler is the team's longest-tenured player after he […]

Chargers Could Go After DK Metcalf

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf officially requested a trade on Wednesday, and the Los Angeles Chargers could be a team to watch, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The Chargers were the one team that quietly but aggressively pursued Metcalf in trade talks, only to be rebuffed by Seattle. But that was before Metcalf […]

Eagles Re-Sign Zack Baun To Three-Year Deal

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million deal on Wednesday that includes $34 million guaranteed at signing and an extra $1.5 million in incentives and escalators, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. After breaking out in his first year in Philly in 2024 and helping them win their second Super […]

Andrew Kittredge Undergoes MRI Exam

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (knee) underwent an MRI exam on his left knee and will seek multiple opinions from doctors, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. Kittredge was shut down last weekend due to soreness in his knee, and even though he has been resting, the 34-year-old is still being bothered by his knee […]

Gunnar Henderson Has Intercostal Strain; O's Hopeful He'll Be Ready For Opening Day

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal) is dealing with an intercostal strain in camp but is improving, according to manager Brandon Hyde. The skipper remains hopeful that Henderson will be ready for Opening Day later this month. The 23-year-old's availability for the start of the 2025 regular season is up in the air, but the […]

Corbin Carroll Close To Returning

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (back) is getting pretty close to returning to Cactus League action, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The Diamondbacks were initially hoping that Carroll would return to the field on Wednesday, but they have elected to give him another day off to completely put his back injury in the rearview mirror. […]

Cowboys Restructure Dak Prescott's Deal

The Dallas Cowboys restructured quarterback Dak Prescott's contract on Wednesday that will open up $36.6 million in salary cap space in 2025, and it comes just one day after the team restructured star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's contract. After the restructures for both Prescott and Lamb, the Cowboys have freed up $56.6 million in cap […]

Raiders Sign Alex Cappa On Wednesday

The Las Vegas Raiders are signing former Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Alex Cappa to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, a source tells NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Raiders were quick to pounce on Cappa to give them extra offensive-line depth, as Cappa was just released by the Bengals on Monday of this week. According to […]

Raiders Sign Maxx Crosby To Three-Year Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders signed All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby to a new three-year, $106.5 million contract extension on Wednesday, sources tell The Athletic's Tashan Reed. The deal includes $91.5 million guaranteed. Crosby was already under contract with the Raiders through the 2026 season, but his previous deal had no guaranteed money left. The new […]

Jordan Montgomery To Pitch In Spring Game On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery (finger) will pitch in a spring game on Friday, March 7, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Montgomery has missed the early portion of spring training due to a left index-finger strain, but it's good news that he's close to returning to game action, whether it be in a minor-league setting […]

Edwin Arroyo, Cam Collier Assigned To Minor-League Camp

The Cincinnati Reds reassigned shortstop Edwin Arroyo and third baseman Cam Collier to minor-league camp on Wednesday. Additionally, the Reds sent right-hander Jose Acuna, catcher Michael Trautwein, outfielder Hector Rodriguez (No. 11) and infielder Ivan Johnson to minor-league camp. Arroyo (No. 5) and Collier (No. 4) are two of the team's top prospects and are […]

Grayson Rodriguez Experiences Drop In Velocity

The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich reports that Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez showed a significant drop in his velocity during his Grapefruit League outing on Thursday versus the Minnesota Twins, averaging 93.2 mph on his fastball and topping out at 95.3 mph. However, Rodriguez said he just felt "sluggish" and isn't attributing his drop in […]

Erik Miller Returning To Cactus League Action On Friday

San Francisco Giants left-handed reliever Erik Miller (illness), who was dealing with a 104-degree fever while battling the flu recently, said he's feeling like himself again and will pitch in Friday's Cactus League game against the Cincinnati Reds. In addition to being out with the flu, Miller missed time early in spring training due to […]

Giants Send Marco Luciano, Bryce Eldridge To Minor-League Camp

The San Francisco Giants optioned outfielder Marco Luciano and reassigned infielder Bryce Eldridge to minor-league camp on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Per MLB Pipeline, Eldridge is considered the Giants' top prospect in 2025. Additionally, the Giants optioned right-hander Mason Black (No. 12) and reassigned left-handers Raymond Burgos, Miguel Del Pozo […]

Ernie Clement Could Return To Game Action On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement (mouth) is progressing and could return to the team's Grapefruit League lineup as early as Thursday, according to manager John Schneider. Clement was hit in the face by a pitch in Monday's spring training against the Detroit Tigers. The 28-year-old thankfully was able to escape with only a cut […]