Deshaun Watson Ahead Of Schedule

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery, but the team is unsure how much he'll do in spring workouts. Barring any offseason setbacks, Watson should be fully recovered in time for training camp and Week 1 of the regular season. He put up big […]

Luke Kuechly, Julius Peppers May Not Be Ready For OTAs

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (shoulder) and defensive end Julius Peppers (shoulder), who both had offseason shoulder surgeries to fix labrum tears in their right shoulders, may miss organized team activities up through minicamps. Peppers is probably entering the final year of his career, and although he was still effective in 2017, he's expected to […]

No Timetable For Curtis Samuel

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle) has no timetable to return after having surgery to fix ligament damage in his ankle, and he's hoping to be back by training camp this summer. “Straight-ahead (running), very much so. Not a lot of cutting and breaking right now. I think they’re just slowly working him back […]

Broncos Haven't Given Up On Paxton Lynch

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said the team hasn't given up on quarterback Paxton Lynch. “By no means is Paxton done. ... We believe in Paxton," Joseph said. Injuries and poor performance in five games in two seasons have relegated Lynch to draft bust as a first-rounder in 2016 so far in his two-year […]

Dillon Peters To Start Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dillon Peters has earned a spot in the starting rotation and will start the fourth game of the season this Sunday against the Cubs. In his first big league action last year for the Fish in six starts, Peters was roughed up to the tune of a 5.17 ERA and 1.63 […]

Blake Bortles Is Pain-Free

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said quarterback Blake Bortles (wrist) has been "pain-free" with "no limitations" during his offseason training in California. Bortles should be good to go for all offseason workouts, barring any setbacks. Despite bouncing back in 2017 and leading the Jags to an AFC title appearance, Bortles was still a glorified […]

Giants Non-Committal On Brandon Marshall

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur was non-committal on wide receiver Brandon Marshall (ankle), who has yet to pass a physical. When asked about his place on the team, Shurmur said, "We'll have to see." Marshall is entering his age-35 campaign and played in just five games in 2017 after suffering a gruesome ankle […]

Chris Carson 100 Percent

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said running back Chris Carson (leg) is 100 percent healthy and has no concerns about being ready for organized team activities. Seattle's offensive line and running game has been a disaster for several years now. Carson was the best backfield option to begin the season, but he lasted just […]

Titans Agree With Blaine Gabbert

The Tennessee Titans agreed to sign free-agent quarterback Blaine Gabbert on Tuesday. Gabbert wound up starting five games in 2017 for the Cardinals after injuries to Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton, and he went 2-3 while throwing for 1,086 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions. He predictably wasn't all that great, though, with a 55.6 […]

Peyton Barber Is The Starter In Tampa

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said running back Peyton Barber is the current starter, and they have "high" confidence in him. However, things could change, and they did target a free-agent running back. The Bucs are also fully expected to address the backfield early in the draft in what is a good class. […]

Ryan Tannehill Will Be Ready For OTAs

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) will be ready for organized team activities. This was expected, but it's nice to get confirmation. The 29-year-old signal caller missed all of the 2017 season with a knee injury, and although he has already been named the starter, the Dolphins are seriously considering […]

49ers Consider Jerick McKinnon A Three-Down Back

The San Francisco 49ers consider running back Jerick McKinnon a three-down back. "We think he's a great third-down back. We also think he's good on first and second down, too," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. San Fran signed McKinnon to be their main workhorse in 2018, although Matt Breida should spell him here and there. […]

Cameron Artis-Payne Will Have Opportunity

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said running back Cameron Artis-Payne "will most certainly get that opportunity" to replace Jonathan Stewart as the power back for the team. Artis-Payne might be intriguing as a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in 2018, but the Panthers are also a good bet to address the running back position early in […]

Greg Olsen Won't Need Second Surgery

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said tight end Greg Olsen (foot) won't need a second surgery on his foot. Olsen has been running and doing bike work already. Olsen had a frustrating year in 2017 because of his injury, catching a career-low 17 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown in seven games, and […]

Zay Jones' Future With Team Not Impacted By Incident

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said wide receiver Zay Jones' future with the team won't be impacted by a bizarre incident recently in which he was seen naked on video with his brother restraining him. Jones was also injured during the incident, but it's unclear how serious his leg injury is or if it […]

Ichiro Suzuki Expected To Play Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki (calf) is expected to play seven innings on Tuesday, and it looks like he'll be the last decision for the Mariners final Opening Day roster. Suzuki will travel to Seattle with the team after camp. Suzuki could play a lot to begin the season with Mitch Haniger also injured, but […]

Eric Sogard Scratched From Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Eric Sogard (neck) was scratched from the team's final spring lineup on Tuesday. He was returning from a family funeral, but Sogard was also dealing with a neck issue over the weekend. It's likely nothing serious, but it's worth watching with Opening Day on Thursday. Sogard hits for very little power […]

Caleb Smith To Start Game 2 For Marlins

Miami Marlins pitcher Caleb Smith will start the second game of the season on Friday at home against the Cubs. Odrisamer Despaigne will start the third game on Saturday. Smith had a 7.71 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in nine outings (two starts) in his first big league action with the Yankees last year, but posted […]

Mariners Adding Jayson Werth On Minor League Deal

The Seattle Mariners are signing free-agent outfielder Jayson Werth to a minor league deal on Tuesday. He will stay in extended spring training a while to get in shape before joining Triple-A Tacoma. The grizzled veteran saw very little interest on the open market over the winter after being injured for much of last season […]

Blair Walsh Works Out For Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins held a workout for free-agent place kicker Blair Walsh on Monday, according to a source. Walsh spent just one year in Seattle and hit 21 of his 29 field goal tries (72.4 percent), while missing his only kick from 50-plus yards. He's an 82.4 percent kicker in his six years in the […]

Raiders Want To Re-Sign NaVorro Bowman

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said that the team wants to re-sign linebacker NaVorro Bowman. Bowman was definitely effective in 10 games for the Raiders last season, compiling 89 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one fumble recovery and one interception. Despite his off-field stumbles in his career, Bowman would surely strengthen Oakland's interior defense in 2018 […]

Cameron Meredith Visited With Saints

Chicago Bears restricted free-agent wide receiver Cameron Meredith visited with the New Orleans Saints over the weekend, according to an NFL source. He's also visited with the Colts and Ravens already, but it's unclear if any of those teams will sign him to an offer sheet. It all depends on where Meredith is in his […]

Rams Interested In Trading For Odell Beckham Jr.

The Los Angeles Rams have talked to the New York Giants about the possibility of trading for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., according to multiple NFL sources. While it might be unlikely for Beckham to be traded this week, the team's asking price will start with a first-round pick plus. Beckham's 2017 season was lost […]

Chris Archer Will Be Ready For Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer (forearm) looked good during a 30-pitch bullpen session Monday, and manager Kevin Cash has no concerns about his ace being ready for Opening Day on Thursday. Archer remains the clear best pitcher in Tampa and has low-end fantasy ace potential. It's certainly a tough assignment on opening day […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Trade Unlikely

Updating a previous report, the New York Giants are more likely to reach an extension with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. than trade him. “I’d be very surprised,” a source told Newsday regarding a trade of Beckham this week. The main objective of the Giants is to work with Beckham and come to an agreement […]

Ndamukong Suh Won't Visit With Raiders

Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh's visit with the Oakland Raiders is now off, according to sources. He is at home and is unlikely to make a decision on Wednesday. Suh is known to be interested in the Rams, but he's also considering the Saints and Titans. As was expected, there has been plenty of interest […]

Dolphins Hosting Baker Mayfield For Private Workout

The Miami Dolphins are conducting a private workout with University of Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield on Wednesday, according to a source. It's no secret that the Dolphins are considering a quarterback with their first-round pick despite having Ryan Tannehill entrenched as the 2018 starter. The problem is the Dolphins have the 11th overall pick, and […]

Willie Snead Visiting With Ravens

New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent wide receiver Willie Snead is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, according to a source. Baltimore is seriously trying to upgrade their receiving corps after they struggled big time in 2017. They have already added Michael Crabtree and John Brown, so Snead would be battling for playing time with […]

Marshawn Lynch Restructures Contract

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch restructured his contract last Saturday before his $1 million roster bonus was due. His base salary in 2018 is now $5.5 million -- $500,000 less than before -- but he's guaranteed $4.5 million of it and can earn up to $9.25 million with incentives. Beast Mode was one of […]

JT Riddle Scratched Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop JT Riddle (shoulder) was scratched from the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday with some soreness in his surgically repaired shoulder. It doesn't seem to be anything serious, but Riddle is no lock to be ready for Opening Day, as he has yet to play in a major league spring game after having […]