David Shaw Joins Lions As Passing-Game Coordinator

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that former Stanford head coach David Shaw and the Detroit Lions agreed to a multi-year deal on Thursday for him to serve as the team's new passing-game coordinator, according to sources. The 52-year-old worked with new offensive coordinator John Morton with the Denver Broncos. Shaw served as the Broncos' senior […]

Dodgers Designate Ryan Brasier For Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers designated right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier for assignment on Thursday, according to sources. The move was made to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for recently-signed reliever Kirby Yates. The Dodgers now will have a few days to try to find a trade partner before he's subject to waivers. There […]

Jorge Polanco Re-Signs With Mariners On One-Year Deal

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that free-agent infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) agreed to re-sign with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night for a one-year, $7.75 million guaranteed deal, pending a physical, according to sources. The Houston Astros had known interest in Polanco, but he'll return to the Mariners after the acquired him from the Minnesota […]

Jawaan Taylor Downgraded To Limited On Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (knee) was downgraded to a limited practice on Thursday after he was a full-go in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Although mid-week downgrades are never a good thing, we suspect the Chiefs are just giving the 27-year-old a little extra rest before the Super Bowl […]

Skyy Moore Returns To Practice And Is Limited

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (abdomen) had his practice window opened on Thursday to return from Injured Reserve and he was listed as limited. While Moore remains on IR, it means that he now has a shot to be activated in order to play in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, versus […]

Nolan Smith Out With Illness Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith (illness) was under the weather on Thursday and did not practice with the rest of the team. Smith practiced in full on Wednesday but popped up on this week's injury report due to an illness. With Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs not coming until Sunday, Feb. 9, […]

Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens Pick Up DNPs Again Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Landon Dickerson (knee) and center Cam Jurgens (back) were both listed as non-participants in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. With an extra week off before Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Eagles are resting most of their banged-up players. Dickerson injured his knee […]

Kenneth Gainwell Still Not Practicing

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) was listed as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday. Gainwell suffered a concussion in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders last Sunday and is also nursing a knee injury. His status is certainly up in the air […]

Lance Lynn Drawing Interest As Potential Closer

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports that free-agent right-hander and long-time starter Lance Lynn is getting looks on the open market this offseason as a potential ninth-inning arm, according to his agent Kevin Lustig. The 37-year-old has not pitched out the bullpen since 2018. Lynn said he's "intrigued" about being a closer. Several teams, including the […]

Dallas Goedert Being Rested Again On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle, rest) was seen sitting on a heated bench during the team's practice on Thursday and will pick up another DNP for the second straight day this week. Goedert also missed two practices last week before catching seven of his eight targets for 85 yards in the 55-23 victory […]

DeVonta Smith Misses Practice Again On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was seen sitting on a heated bench during practice on Thursday and will be a DNP for the second straight day this week. Smith appears to have picked up a hamstring issue after the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders last Sunday in the NFC Championship game, but […]

Christian Moore Has A Chance To Start In 2025

The Los Angeles Angels were ready to call up last year's first-round pick, infielder Christian Moore, last September before he suffered a knee injury. But now that he's healthy, The Athletic's Sam Blum writes that nothing is stopping the always-aggressive Angels from using Moore as their starting second baseman in 2025. Improving Moore's chances to […]

Jack Kochanowicz Could Open Up In Bullpen

The Athletic's Sam Blum has a hunch that the Los Angeles Angels will have right-hander Jack Kochanowicz pitching in a relief role to begin the 2025 season until a spot in the starting rotation becomes available. In addition, Kochanowicz might make more sense out of the bullpen given his limited pitch mix. Sam Bachman, the […]

Reid Detmers Has Leg Up For Fifth Rotation Spot?

The Athletic's Sam Blum writes that the early pick for the Los Angeles Angels' fifth starter spot is left-hander Reid Detmers. Tyler Anderson, Kyle Hendricks, Yusei Kikuchi and Jose Soriano are effectively locked into the top four spots. Detmers will be on a short leash, though, given how poorly he performed in 2024. It will […]

Cubs A Team To Watch On Dylan Cease

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that a team to watch in regards to San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, who is on the trade market this offseason, is the Chicago Cubs. Both Cease and right-hander Michael King are on the trade block with the Padres facing payroll constraints in 2025, and Morosi goes on to […]

Eagles Open Practice Window For C.J. Uzomah

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Thursday that they opened the practice window for tight end C.J. Uzomah (abdomen) to return from Injured Reserve. In other moves, the team signed running back Lew Nichols to the practice squad and released tight end Nick Muse from their practice squad. It means that Uzomah can resume practicing with […]

Bengals To Attempt To Re-Sign Tee Higgins?

The top priority for the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason is signing All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase to a long-term contract extension that is expected to make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in league history. Despite that, director of player personnel Duke Tobin said the team needs to find the "right number" to re-sign impending free-agent wideout […]

Eagles Open Practice Window For Brandon Graham

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Philadelphia Eagles opened the practice window for defensive end Brandon Graham (triceps) to return from Injured Reserve on Thursday, which gives him a chance to return for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Eagles said earlier this week that they were keeping […]

All Signs Pointing To Darrell Bevell Being Raiders Next Offensive Coordinator

The Athletic's Vic Tafur writes that all signs are pointing to Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach/passing-game coordinator Darrell Bevell becoming the next offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders under new head coach Pete Carroll. Bevell and Carroll coached together with the Seattle Seahawks for seven seasons, including a Super Bowl championship, so a reunion in […]

Raiders Re-Sign Defensive Coordinator Patrick Graham

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that the Las Vegas Raiders re-signed defensive coordinator Patrick Graham on Thursday, according to sources. Graham's contract with the Raiders expired after the 2024 season and he had other options, including heading to the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he ultimately was convinced to return by new head coach Pete Carroll and […]

Bills Re-Sign Zach Davidson To Reserve/Futures Deal

The Buffalo Bills announced on Wednesday that they re-signed tight end Zach Davidson to a Reserve/Futures deal. Davidson spent most of the 2024 season on the team's practice squad but was elevated to the active 53-man roster for three games. The 26-year-old only caught one of two targets for five yards on offense, though, while […]

Falcons Sign Nikola Kalinic To Futures Deal

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that they signed free-agent tight end Nikola Kalinic to a Reserve/Future contract. The 28-year-old appeared in two games with the Los Angeles Rams in 2024 and previously played in the Canadian Football League from 2019-22 before joining the Indianapolis Colts. Since the end of the season in addition to […]

Jets Working To Hire Chris Banjo As Special Teams Coordinator

The New York Jets are working on a deal with Denver Broncos special teams assistant Chris Banjo to make him their new special teams coordinator, according to sources. Banjo served as Denver's special teams assistant each of the last two years and will be a big loss for the Broncos' special teams unit this offseason. […]

Cowboys Interview Klayton Adams For Offensive-Coordinator Job

According to sources, the Dallas Cowboys interviewed Arizona Cardinals offensive-line coach Klayton Adams for their vacancy at offensive coordinator on Tuesday. The Cowboys have an opening at the position after promoting former offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer to head coach earlier this week. Adams is considered a top candidate for Dallas and was a key architect […]

Jalen Pitre On Track For Offseason Activities

Houston Texans cornerback Jalen Pitre (pectoral) had successful surgery on his torn pectoral muscle and is on track to be available for the team's offseason activities. "My recovery is going well," Pitre said. In 12 games before his injury, Pitre had 65 tackles (six for loss), a forced fumble, an interception and eight pass breakups […]

Ja'Marr Chase Extension A Priority For Bengals This Offseason

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is entering the final year of his rookie deal with the team in 2025 after not being able to agree on a new contract last offseason. This offseason, director of personnel Duke Tobin said a long-term extension for Chase will be "a priority for us." The Bengals should […]

Matthew Stafford Plans To Play In 2025

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford plans to continue playing in 2025. Stafford was non-committal as to whether he'd return for a 17th NFL season after the Rams' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round. Although it's now clear he wants to keep playing, there's still uncertainty […]

Landon Dickerson, Cam Jurgens Both Miss Practice

Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Landon Dickerson (knee) and center Cam Jurgens (back) were both listed as non-participants for the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Dickerson injured his knee in the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship last Sunday. Jurgens, meanwhile, was active despite suffering a back injury the […]

Kenneth Gainwell Doesn't Practice On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell (concussion, knee) did not take part in practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday after suffering a concussion on Sunday in the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship. In addition to being in the league's concussion protocol this week, the 25-year-old backup running […]

Dallas Goedert Sits Out With Ankle Injury

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (ankle, rest) is still listed on the injury report and was a DNP in the first practice of the week on Wednesday. Goedert also missed some practice time last week with an ankle ailment but ended up playing in the NFC Championship win over the division-rival Washington Commanders and […]