Alex Cobb Could Debut Next Week

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb threw a successful simulated game Wednesday, but the team hasn't made a decision on when he'll make his season debut, even though manager Buck Showalter initially made it seem like Cobb would pitch next Monday or Tuesday. Cobb could throw a bullpen session either Friday or Saturday. The Orioles […]

Cam Newton Involved In Car Accident

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was involved in a car accident with a dump truck on Thursday, but he was uninjured. He was driving a matte black Ferrari F12 when the accident occured. Newton was OK and was seen walking around the car. Newton is a QB1 in fantasy football and makes plays happens with […]

Kurt Suzuki Back In Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (hand) is back behind the plate on Friday against the Rockies and is hitting fifth against Colorado starter German Marquez. Suzuki was hit on the hand by a pitch late last month and missed a week. He's expected to start most of the games with Tyler Flowers (oblique) out for […]

Dave Toub Promoted To Assistant Head Coach

Kansas City Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub has been promoted to assistant head coach. He has served as the team's special teams coordinator for the last five years and will continue his duties in that role. Toub has been a head coaching candidate the last several years and was connected to the Colts job […]

John Ross Working With T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross, who was a bust in his rookie season, is eyeing a turnaround in his sophomore campaign and is working with former wideout T.J. Houshmandzadeh this offseason. The thought is that the speedster Ross can become unstoppable if he improves his technique in his route running. “He’s been fast his […]

Saints Signing Cameron Meredith To Offer Sheet

The New Orleans Saints are signing Chicago Bears restricted free-agent wide receiver Cameron Meredith to an offer sheet, according to a source. Saints receivers coach Curtis Johnson was the former Bears receivers coach and has history with Meredith. The Bears have the option of matching the Saints offer, which they will probably do since they […]

Thomas Davis Tests Positive For Banned Substance

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis announced that he has tested positive for a banned substance, and he will be suspended for the first four games of the regular season. The 35-year-old was considering retirement this offseason, and he will be more of a rotation linebacker in what could be his final season in 2018. After […]

Chiefs Hosting Kerwynn Williams

The Kansas City Chiefs are hosting free-agent running back Kerwynn Williams on Friday. Williams started six games for the Cardinals in 2017 and posted career highs in attempts (120) and yards (426) while scoring one touchdown on the ground. Williams would provide depth for the Chiefs behind Kareem Hunt and Charcandrick West. However, Spencer Ware […]

Redskins Trade For Kevin Hogan

The Washington Redskins acquired quarterback Kevin Hogan and a sixth-round pick from the Cleveland Browns on Friday in exchange for a sixth-round pick. Hogan played in parts of four games (one start) for the Browns in 2017 and had four touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 61.3 percent of his passes. He'll compete for the […]

Dolphins Looking At Lamar Jackson, Sony Michel

The Miami Dolphins are looking at Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson and Georgia running back Sony Michel, among others, at their annual pre-draft local pro day on Friday. Even though the Dolphins have said that quarterback Ryan Tannehill is their starter for 2018, they aren't sold on him in the long term, and they are fully […]

Broncos Visit With Sam Darnold

The Denver Broncos, led by general manager John Elway and head coach Vance Joseph, held a private workout with USC quarterback Sam Darnold on Friday. Darnold is one of the top quarterback prospects in this year's draft and could go as early as first overall to the Browns. He completed 63.1 percent of his passes […]

Aledmys Diaz Likely To Return Friday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Aledmys Diaz (back) is likely to return to the lineup Friday against the Rangers after being pulled from the game Tuesday against the White Sox with back spasms. Manager John Gibbons said Diaz was available to pinch hit Thursday, but he didn't get into the game. Diaz was an All-Star with […]

Texans Close To Extension With Jadeveon Clowney

The Houston Texans and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney are "close" to reaching a contract extension, according to a source. The deal is in the neighborhood of $18-18.5 million guaranteed per year for over five years. It's likely that a deal is reached at least by training camp. The Texans are also making it a priority […]

Vikings Sign Tavarres King

The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent wide receiver Tavarres King to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. King was with the Giants since 2015 and also spent time with the Broncos, Panthers, Buccaneers and Jaguars. Eighteen of his 22 career catches since 2014 came with the Giants last season when they dealt with a series of unfortunate […]

Patriots Signing Jordan Matthews

The New England Patriots signed free-agent wide receiver Jordan Matthews to a one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Matthews is apparently healthy after having knee and ankle surgeries last December, and he helps fill a need after the club traded Brandin Cooks to the Rams on Tuesday. Matthews will have to prove he's […]

Joe Webb Signs With Texans

Free-agent quarterback Joe Webb signed with the Houston Texans on Thursday, according to his agent. Webb has attempted only 159 passes in his five seasons in the NFL with the Vikings, Panthers and Bills, and will compete with Brandon Weeden for backup duties behind starter Deshaun Watson. Webb has zero fantasy value heading into 2018.

Johnathan Hankins Visiting With Jets

Free-agent defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins in visiting with the New York Jets on Thursday. The former Giants second-round pick was cut by the Colts last month, and he has also visited with the Redskins. The 26-year-old is the best linemen left on the market was was Pro Football Focus' third best run-stopping defensive tackle in […]

James Harrison To Wait Until After Draft To Sign

Free-agent linebacker James Harrison said he will wait until after the draft to sign with a team, and the New England Patriots are among a handful of teams interested in him. Harrison spent time with the Steelers and Patriots in 2017 and will be entering his 16th NFL season. He is a rotation pass rusher […]

Michael Campanaro Visiting Titans

Free-agent wide receiver Michael Campanaro, who has remained in contact with the Baltimore Ravens, is on a free-agent visit with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. Campanaro can be an option on offense and special teams, but he's also caught just 31 passes for 310 yards and two touchdowns in his four seasons with the Ravens […]

Eric Decker Visiting With Ravens

Free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, according to a source. While still a red-zone option out of the slot, Decker is getting long in the tooth and hasn't posted a 1,000-yard season since 2015 with the Jets. Baltimore is still looking for receiver depth after signing Michael Crabtree […]

Deshaun Watson Could Participate In OTAs

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) will be limited in offseason activities after suffering a torn ACL last November, but head coach Bill O'Brien thinks he could be able to participate in organized team activities. “I like where he is right now,” O’Brien said during Wednesday’s PFT Live, regarding Watson’s rehab efforts. “I don’t think […]

Hunter Pence Has Sprained Thumb

Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) was scratched from the lineup with a sprained right thumb. The Giants don't think the injury will keep Pence out for long, but it's another reminder that the aging outfielder has been hurt by injuries in the last couple of seasons. He has just […]

Lions Signing Matt Cassel

The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent quarterback Matt Cassel on Wednesday, according to sources. Cassel has experience with Lions new head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn from their time in New England. Cassel has played in parts of just six games the last two seasons with the Titans and will compete to […]

Patriots Agree With Troy Niklas

The New England Patriots agreed to terms with free-agent tight end Troy Niklas on a one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Niklas was a second-round pick of the Cardinals in 2014 but has dealt with a lot of injuries in his four seasons, catching just 19 passes for 203 yards and three scores […]

Josh Bellamy Signs Tender

Chicago Bears restricted free-agent wide receiver Josh Bellamy signed his tender on Wednesday to remain with the team. He'll make $1.097 million in 2018. He had a career-high 376 receiving yards on 24 catches in 2017, but he'll be unlikely to match those numbers after the Bears added wideouts Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel in […]

Charlie Blackmon Lands Six-Year Deal

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a six-year, $108 million deal with outfielder Charlie Blackmon on Wednesday, according to a source. Escalators in the deal could make the deal worth $116 million, and he'll have two opt outs in the final two years to go along with a limited no-trade clause. The 31-year-old has definitely earned […]

Chargers Meeting With Top QB Prospects

The Los Angeles Chargers are doing under-the-radar quarterback work and have already met privately with or worked out Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. They are also expected to host UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen and USC quarterback Sam Darnold on local visits. The Bolts recently signed Geno Smith […]

Patriots In Market For QB

The New England Patriots are firmly in the quarterback market in the first round of this month's 2018 draft and probably aren't close to done making trades. Their Tuesday trade of wide receiver Brandin Cooks was part of a package that included the 23rd overall pick in the first round. There is a strong likelihood […]

Jordan Matthews Visiting Titans

Free-agent wide receiver Jordan Matthews is visiting with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday, according to a source. He's already visited with the Packers and Patriots. 2017 was a lost season for Matthews, as he played in a career-low 10 games due to injuries with the Bills and had only 25 receptions for 282 yards and […]

Robert Griffin Agrees With Ravens

Free-agent quarterback Robert Griffin agreed on a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. Griffin didn't play at all in 2017 after he was cut by Cleveland last March. His last start came Jan. 1 of 2017 against the Steelers, and he completed 72.5 percent of his passes for 232 yards, two touchdowns and […]