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Martin Prado Won't Be Ready For Opening Day, Brian Anderson To Start At Third
Miami Marlins third baseman Martin Prado (knee) had a setback while running and will not be ready for Opening Day. With him set to open the season on the disabled list, Brian Anderson will open the year as the starting third baseman, according to manager Don Mattingly. Durability used to be a strong suit for […]
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Brad Miller Out Another 4-5 Days
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brad Miller (toe) will miss another four to five days before he's able to play in a game, but his availability for Opening Day shouldn't be impacted, according to manager Kevin Cash. The left-handed hitter slugged a whopping 30 home runs in 2016 but fell back to earth dramatically in 2017, […]
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Robinson Cano Could Return To Games Next Week
Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano (hamstring) could return to spring games next week after suffering a left hamstring strain. Cano should be fine for Opening Day, barring any setbacks, but the Mariners will likely be cautious with their star second baseman. Don't expect another season approaching 40 home runs for Cano, but he can […]
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Michael Crabtree Could Be Released
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree is expected to be released if the team signs free-agent wide receiver Jordy Nelson, who was visiting with Oakland on Tuesday. Releasing Crabtree would result in more than $7 million in salary cap space. The Raiders would be a familiar fit for Nelson, as he has history with wide […]
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Broncos Expected To Move On From Trevor Siemian
The Denver Broncos are expected to move on from quarterback Trevor Siemian after signing Case Keenum, and the team has started fielding calls on Siemian from interested teams, according to a source. A former seventh-round pick, Siemian has shown glimpses of production, but he was mostly bad in 2017. The Broncos could also draft a […]
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Mike Glennon To Sign With Cardinals
Free-agent quarterback Mike Glennon is expected to sign with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday when he's officially released by the Bears. A Cardinals source said that "Glennon is done." The Cardinals also signed quarterback Sam Bradford on Tuesday, so Glennon should be expected to back up the oft-injured signal caller. Glennon was a disaster in […]
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Jordy Nelson Visiting With Raiders
Free-agent wide receiver Jordy Nelson is visiting with the Oakland Raiders, according to a source. Nelson was surprisingly cut by the Packers on Tuesday, but he's expected to land on his feet soon with a new team. Nelson had a disappointing season in 2017 with Green Bay, catching only 53 passes for 482 yards (career-low […]
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Rams Re-Sign Nickell Robey-Coleman
The Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth more than $15.75 million to re-sign cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman, according to sources. The deal contains $8 million in guarantees. Robey-Coleman will be the team's slot cornerback between new corners Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib. The Rams defense will be incredibly strong in 2018 […]
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Derek Carrier Agrees With Raiders
The Oakland Raiders agreed to a three-year deal with free-agent tight end Derek Carrier on Tuesday, according to a source. Carrier isn't known for his pass-catching skills; he has just 36 receptions in four seasons in the NFL and had just eight catches for 71 yards in 14 games for the Rams in 2017. Jared […]
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Ravens Tender Alex Collins
The Baltimore Ravens tendered a contract to free-agent running back Alex Collins as an exclusive-rights free agent. Collins ended up being Baltimore's most effective back in 2017, rushing for 973 yards and six touchdowns on 212 carries. He also recorded 23 catches for 187 yards through the air. The 23-year-old should compete with Kenneth Dixon […]
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Saints Expected To Make Play For Austin Seferian-Jenkins
The New Orleans Saints are expected to make a big play for free-agent tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins after they lost out on reuniting with Jimmy Graham. The Falcons and Seahawks are also interested in ASF after he caught 50 passes for 357 yards and three touchdowns for the Jets in 2017. While Seferian-Jenkins cut out […]
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Jets Working On Deal For Teddy Bridgewater
The New York Jets are working on a deal for free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, according to a source. The Jets aren't Bridgewater's only option, but he is the Jets first choice of what's left on the market. Kirk Cousins looks set to sign with Minnesota, and Case Keenum has already signed with Denver, so the […]
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Zac Stacy Attempting Comeback
Former Rams and Jets running back Zac Stacy attended Vanderbilt's Pro Day on Tuesday and is attempting a comeback. Stacy last played two years ago with the Jets but retired after suffering an ankle injury. He had 250 carries in his rookie year with the Rams in 2013 and had 973 rushing yards (3.9 yards […]
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Seven Teams Chasing Dion Lewis
Free-agent running back Dion Lewis, widely regarded as the top back on the market, is receiving varying levels of interest from the Dolphins, Jets, Giants, Titans, Texans, Colts and 49ers, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Lewis proved his versatility as New England's most productive back in 2017, and he's likely looking […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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