Panthers Excited About Devin Funchess

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney is excited about the future of wide receiver Devin Funchess. “The ‘X’ role that he moved over to is the role that really fits his skill set the best. Obviously he’s got size and he’s got good athletic ability for a guy at that position, and he’s got the […]

Teddy Bridgewater Expected To Be Free Agent

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is expected to be a free agent, according to sources. The Vikings aren't planning to assert that his contract tolls, and the quarterback is proceeding as if he'll be a free agent. Bridgewater made a nice comeback from a serious knee injury in 2016, but the fact is he's attempted […]

Vontae Davis Agrees With Bills

Free-agent cornerback Vontae Davis agreed to a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, according to a source. Davis was medically cleared earlier this month after having core surgery late in the season. With Davis now in the fold, Buffalo isn't expected to re-sign cornerback E.J. Gaines. A groin injury that Davis dealt with […]

Jeimer Candelario Has Bruised Knee

Detroit Tigers third base prospect Jeimer Candelario (knee) is dealing with a bruised knee after colliding with Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman behind the plate on Monday. Candelario should miss very little time, if any, in camp. That's good news, as he's the team's third baseman of the future after being traded over from the […]

Felix Hernandez's X-Rays Come Back Negative

After being struck by a line drive on his upper forearm Monday, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez's (forearm) X-rays came back negative. He will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. King Felix looks to have dodged a bullet here, but the M's will likely give him as much time as he needs before his […]

Josh McCown Wants To Return

New York Jets impending free-agent veteran quarterback Josh McCown would like a chance to re-sign with the team and come back in 2018 after impressing in 2017. He completed over 67 percent of his passes while throwing 18 touchdowns in 13 starts for Gang Green. McCown said his "body feels great" and that he is […]

Rams Trade For Marcus Peters

The Los Angeles Rams acquired cornerback Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round pick and a 2019 second-round pick, according to sources. The deal won't become official until the new league year begins March 14. Peters is one of the better young corners in the NFL and […]

Falcons Have No Interest In Trading Tevin Coleman

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team has no interest in trading running back Tevin Coleman. Dimitroff sees a scenario where Coleman gets paid even after Devonta Freeman's extension. The Falcons value their one-two punch of Freeman and Coleman in the backfield a lot, clearly. Coleman saw a few starts in 2017 with […]

Ichiro Suzuki Still Looking For MLB Job

Free-agent outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is still holding out for an MLB job in a group of veteran free-agent outfielders that includes Jayson Werth, Andre Ethier, Matt Holliday and others. Suzuki hasn't seriously considered returning to play in Japan yet. The 44-year-old future Hall of Famer is on his last legs after hitting .255/.318/.332 with three […]

Kenley Jansen To Pitch In Two Spring Games

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen will only pitch in two Cactus League games, according to manager Dave Roberts. Jansen doesn't need much spring work to get up to speed for the regular season. He's one of the best closers in the game and is pitching for a team that will rack up a lot […]

Cardinals Not Expected To Pursue Kirk Cousins

Given the amount of money it'll take to sign him, the Arizona Cardinals aren't expected to pursue Washington Redskins impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins, in the opinion of ArizonaSports.com's Mike Jurecki. The Cardinals are more likely to bring several veterans in on top of drafting a young quarterback. With Arizona's offensive line being a work […]

Francisco Liriano, Daniel Norris May Be Fighting For Spot

Detroit Tigers starting pitchers Francisco Liriano and Daniel Norris figure to be fighting for the final starting rotation spot this spring, and with Norris being out of minor league options, he appears to be the odd man out if Liriano wins the spot in camp. Liriano's contract includes incentives for games started, according to general […]

Blue Jays Agree With Seung Hwan Oh

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed on a deal with free-agent relief pitcher Seung Hwan Oh on Sunday, pending a physical, according to sources. Oh was believed to have a deal with the Rangers earlier this month, but that was nixed when they found ligament damage in his right elbow. Oh's injury isn't believed to be […]

Aaron Sanchez's Finger Looks Fine

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (finger) made his return to the mound in spring action on Sunday, and he was able to throw his sinker in the upper-90s. Sanchez threw 22 pitches and consistently hit the mid-90s on the radar gun for the first time since July 19. While the right-hander's command was […]

Aaron Nola Named Opening Day Starter

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler named starting pitcher Aaron Nola as the team's Opening Day starter. Nola was the unquestioned ace of the staff in 2017, going 12-11 with a 3.53 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 184 strikeouts in just 168 innings. His elbow proved healthy all year and his velocity spiked. If he can stay […]

Blake Bortles To Be 100 Percent Next Month

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (wrist), who signed a three-year extension on Saturday, said he's on track in his rehab from right wrist surgery and expects to be cleared with no restrictions in early March. He will also begin his offseason work with throwing coach Adam Dedeaux in California this weekend, where he'll be on […]

D'Onta Foreman Pushing For Larger Role

Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman saw more playing time in 2017 as the season went on before he tore his Achilles in Week 11, but he could see a much larger role alongside Lamar Miller this year. Foreman had surgery in late November and is expected to be ready for the season. As a […]

Texans Could Move On From Lamar Miller

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller, who averaged a career-worst 3.7 yards per carry in 2017, could be released this offseason. He's two years into his four-year deal, but the Texans could give him one more chance with $64 million in salary cap space. Miller also had 35 fewer touches last season despite playing in […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Doesn't Want To Play In The Preseason

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. posted on his Twitter account that he doesn't want to play any preseason snaps this year. While the Giants probably won't use him much in the preseason, he should be expected to play at least some snaps as he's looking to bounce back from a 2017 season […]

Daniel Vogelbach In Walking Boot

Seattle Mariners first baseman Daniel Vogelback (foot) was seen in a walking boot Saturday after he was hit by a pitch in the right foot in the Cactus League opener on Friday. His status is up in the air, although he did stay in the game and hit a double an inning before being taken […]

Sam Bradford Wants To Play In 2018

Despite playing in only two games due to ongoing knee issues in 2017, Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent quarterback Sam Bradford said he "absolutely" wants to play in 2018. Bradford could be back as the starter in Minnesota next season, but that would mean that the Vikes missed out on re-signing Case Keenum or Washington Redskins […]

Corey Grant In Line For Bigger Role?

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to give running back Corey Grant a weekly package of run and pass plays after they released veteran running back Chris Ivory this week. Grant had just 32 attempts for 253 yards on the ground and caught six passes for 100 yards during the year, but he showed excellent burst […]

Danny Amendola Could Return To Patriots

There is optimism that New England Patriots impending free-agent wide receiver Danny Amendola would return to the team if he decides to play for another season. Amendola prefers to play in meaningful games in December and January over the amount of money he is paid. The 32-year-old stepped up in the team's run to another […]

Bills Could Try To Trade For Martavis Bryant

The Buffalo Bills, who were trying to trade for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant at the October deadline, could get involved again this offseason. The Steelers were listing on Bryant at the deadline last year but felt a fourth-round pick wasn't fair compensation. A late second-rounder or low third-rounder could get something done. Bryant […]

Dolphins Could Restructure Ryan Tannehill's Contract

The Miami Dolphins, who must get creative to generate more salary cap space this offseason, could restructure quarterback Ryan Tannehill's contract and save $11.123 million in cap space. It would involve turning his base salary into a signing bonus, which would then be prorated over the final two years of his deal. Miami could do […]

Ryan Raburn Scratched With Side Tightness

Washington Nationals outfielder Ryan Raburn (side) was scratched from the spring lineup for the second straight day Saturday with "left side tightness." Raburn said he hurt himself swinging in batting practice a few days ago, but he's not worried that it's a long-term injury. Raburn hit .261 with two home runs and six RBI in […]

Mitch Haniger To Be Held Out A Few Days

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (hand) will be held out of spring games for a few days due to a sore hand. The Mariners are just being extra cautious early in camp. Haniger only played in 96 games in 2017 due to various injuries, but when he was on the field, he played well, hitting […]

Noah Syndergaard To Make First Start On Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (lat) will make his first start this spring on Monday against the Astros. Syndergaard had a lost season in 2017 due to a torn lat muscle. When healthy, though, Thor is a top-10 fantasy pitcher in all leagues. However, you'll still have to pay for his high ceiling […]

Dallas Keuchel To Make Spring Debut March 5

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (foot) will make his spring training debut March 5, and he's scheduled to make five starts in camp. Keuchel dealt with some foot problems late last year and into the postseason, but he didn't miss any starts on the way to a World Series championship, and he should be […]

Jonathan Schoop Expects To Play Saturday Night

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jonathan Schoop (elbow) is feeling much better and expects to play in the spring training game Saturday night. Schoop was held out Friday with his minor injury, but barring any setbacks, there should be nothing to worry about. After posting a breakout season in 2017 (.293, 32 homers, 105 RBI), Schoop […]