Jonah Elliss Suffers Fractured Scapula

Denver Broncos rookie outside linebacker Jonah Elliss (shoulder) suffered a fractured scapula bone in his right shoulder in the wild-card loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, but the good news is that he's expected to be recovered in time to participate in the team's offseason workouts in April. Elliss suffered the injury in the […]

Titans Hire Mike Borgonzi As Their Next GM

The Tennessee Titans reached a five-year contract with former Kansas City Chiefs assistant general manager Mike Borgonzi on Friday to be their next general manager, tying him to the organization through the 2029 season. Borgonzi will be replacing Ran Carthan, who was fired after the 2024 season after just two years in the position. Borgonzi […]

Ben Johnson Won't Be The Cowboys Next Head Coach

ESPN's Adam Schefter said on the Pat McAfee Show that Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson will be a head coach somewhere in 2025, but it won't be for the Dallas Cowboys. Most speculation around the league is that Johnson will join the Las Vegas Raiders, but Schefter says he's "not in that camp right […]

Jeshaun Jones Signs Futures Deal With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings signed wide receiver Jeshaun Jones to a Reserve/Futures deal on Friday, the team announced. Jones was with Minnesota for much of the 2024 season on their practice squad but never appeared in a regular-season game. The 25-year-old pass-catcher from Fort Myers, Florida, will now be hoping to continue his development with the […]

Ahkello Witherspoon Questionable For Divisional Round

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (thigh) and nose tackle Bobby Brown III (shoulder) are both listed as questionable to suit up on Sunday in Philadelphia against the Eagles in the Divisional Round of the postseason. Despite the questionable tags, head coach Sean McVay said he expects both Witherspoon and Brown to be available to […]

Commanders Sign Mike Strachan To Futures Deal

The Washington Commanders announced on Friday that they signed wide receiver Mike Strachan and cornerback Allan George to Reserve/Futures deals. Strachan, a former seventh-round selection by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021 NFL draft out of Charleston, spent the first two years of his NFL career with the Colts before playing in four games with […]

Troy Reeder Will Not Play Against Eagles

Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder (hamstring) and defensive end Larrell Murchison (foot) were both ruled out for Sunday's Divisional Round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles despite practicing in full on Friday. In addition, cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (thigh) and nose tackle Bobby Brown III (shoulder) are questionable, but head coach Sean McVay expects […]

Chiefs Activate Jaylen Watson From Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Friday that they activated cornerback Jaylen Watson (leg) from Injured Reserve. In corresponding moves, the team also activated linebacker Swayze Bozeman and safety Deon Bush to the active 53-man roster ahead of the Divisional Round game on Saturday against the visiting Houston Texans. Although Watson was activated from IR, […]

Mecole Hardman Officially Ruled Out For Divisional Round

The Kansas City Chiefs officially ruled out wide receiver Mecole Hardman (knee) on Friday for the Divisional Round contest on Saturday against the Houston Texans. Hardman remains on Injured Reserve but will not be activated for the team's first game of the playoffs as they seek an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title. The 26-year-old […]

Jose Leclerc Agrees With The A's

Free-agent right-hander reliever Jose Leclerc and the Athletics agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal on Friday, according to sources. Leclerc will stay in the American League West after playing the first eight years of his MLB career with the Texas Rangers. The 31-year-old struggled to a 4.32 ERA (3.48 FIP) in 66 2/3 relief […]

Mets Agree With A.J. Minter On Two-Year Deal

The New York Mets agreed with free-agent left-handed reliever A.J. Minter (hip) on a two-year deal worth $22 million on Friday, pending a physical. Minter was moved to the 60-day injured list in August of last year and missed the rest of the 2024 season due to a hip injury. The 31-year-old southpaw was a […]

Cam Smith Invited To Spring Training

Houston Astros infield prospect Cam Smith, who was acquired from the Chicago Cubs this offseason in the trade that sent outfielder Kyle Tucker to Chicago, will be at major-league spring training as a non-roster invitee, according to the team. In addition to Smith, who is listed as Houston's No. 1 prospect per MLB Pipeline, shortstop/third […]

Mets Planning To Shift Mark Vientos To First Base

Now that the New York Mets aren't expecting to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso, their current plan is to shift Mark Vientos across the diamond from third base to first and have young infielders Luisangel Acuna, Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio (knee) compete for playing time at the hot corner. Vientos broke out in 2024 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Takes Batting Practice

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) looked good taking batting practice in his home country of Venezuela earlier this week in a video that was posted by a professional baseball academy in Venezuela on Instagram. Acuna suffered a second ACL tear, this time to his left knee, at the end of May of last […]

Blue Jays Acquire Myles Straw From Guardians

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Friday that they have acquired outfielder Myles Straw, cash and international bonus signing-pool space for the 2025 period from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Straw doesn't really move the needle all that much offensively, but he did win a […]

Jarren Duran Avoids Arbitration With Red Sox

Outfielder Jarren Duran and the Boston Red Sox agreed to a one-year, $3.85 million deal on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, according to sources. The deal also includes a team option for $8 million for the 2026 season. The Red Sox initially filed at $3.5 million in arbitration, with Duran asking for $4 million, but […]

Padres Eliminated From Roki Sasaki Sweepstakes

MLB.com's Francys Romero reports that according to multiple sources, the San Diego Padres are out of the sweepstakes for Japanese free-agent right-hander Roki Sasaki. Instead, the Padres will begin their international signings of Jhoan De La Cruz and Carlos Alvarez ($1 million) on Friday. A report earlier this week suggested that the Padres, Los Angeles […]

Falcons Interviewing Grady Brown For Defensive-Coordinator Job On Friday

The Atlanta Falcons are interviewing Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown for their defensive-coordinator job on Friday, according to a source. After firing Jimmy Lake following the 2024 season, the Falcons have already interviewed Don "Wink" Martindale, Jeff Ulbrich, Lou Anarumo and Derrick Ansley for the position. Brown just wrapped up his fourth year working […]

Grant Udunksi Getting Second Interview With Seattle For Offensive-Coordinator Job

Minnesota Vikings assistant offensive coordinator/assistant quarterbacks coach Grant Udinski will return for a second interview with the Seattle Seahawks for their offensive-coordinator position on Friday, according to sources. The 28-year-old has been a vital part of Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's staff and has worked closely with QBs coach Josh McCown, who has generated head-coaching […]

Saints Interviewing Darren Rizzi For Head-Coaching Vacancy On Friday

The New Orleans Saints are interviewing interim head coach Darren Rizzi for their head-coaching vacancy on Friday. It's the fourth interview the Saints have held, also talking with New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. In addition to Rizzi, the Saints will […]

Jets Interviewing Three More Head-Coach Candidates On Friday

The New York Jets will interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley and Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks coach Josh McCown for their head-coaching job on Friday, according to sources. After the Vikings were knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Rams on wild-card weekend, Flores will be […]

Ray Davis Remains In Concussion Protocol

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that rookie running back Ray Davis (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol on Friday. Davis suffered a scary concussion in the wild-card win over the Denver Broncos last Sunday and never returned to the game. While he remains in the concussion protocol, he's put in two limited […]

Joe Mixon Has A Real Shot To Play Against Chiefs

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is saying that Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle), who is questionable to play in the Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, has a real shot to play despite missing the final practice of the week on Thursday. Mixon popped up on the injury report […]

Zay Flowers Looks Set To Miss Divisional Round

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that it looks like Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee) is headed toward missing a second straight game in the playoffs in the Divisional Round on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. Flowers suffered a knee sprain in the Week 18 win over the division-rival Cleveland Browns and has not […]

Dolphins To Play In Madrid In 2025

The Miami Dolphins have been designated as the home team for a 2025 NFL regular-season game in Madrid, Spain. It will be the NFL's first-ever game in Madrid, and it will be played at iconic Bernabeu Stadium, which has a capacity of just over 78,000. The date of the game and the Dolphins' opponent will […]

Patrick Sandoval Recovering From Internal-Brace Procedure

Boston Red Sox left-hander Patrick Sandoval (elbow) clarified recently that he had an internal-brace procedure, not full Tommy John surgery, on his left throwing elbow in early July of 2024. Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said he hoped that Sandoval could join the starting rotation at some point in the second half of […]

Patrick Graham, Al Golden The Finalists For Bengals Defensive-Coordinator Job

According to SI.com's Drae Harris' sources, the Cincinnati Bengals have two finalists for their defensive-coordinator job, and Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham is one of them. Graham, a former Yale defensive lineman, interviewed with the Bengals last week. He's also interviewed for the Jacksonville Jaguars' head-coaching position this offseason and has spent time […]

Rams Expect Tyler Higbee To Play On Sunday

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said he expects tight end Tyler Higbee (chest) to play versus the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in a Divisional Round clash. Higbee was limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday after leaving the wild-card win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night with a […]

Mecole Hardman Doubtful To Come Off IR And Play On Saturday

The Kansas City Chiefs have listed wide receiver Mecole Hardman (knee) as doubtful to play in the Divisional Round contest on Saturday at home against the visiting Houston Texans. Despite being designated to return from Injured Reserve back on Jan. 1, Hardman has yet to be officially activated and is unlikely to return this weekend […]

Chris Jones Good To Go For Divisional Round

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (calf) practiced in full all week and was removed from the final injury report on Thursday. Jones will be active when the Chiefs take on the visiting Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the postseason on Saturday. A calf injury kept the 30-year-old veteran All-Pro from playing […]