Byron Maxwell Re-Signs With Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed cornerback Byron Maxwell to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million on Friday, according to a source. Maxwell spent the first four seasons of his NFL career in Seattle before making stops with Philly and Miami and then returning to the Seahawks last season. His best season came in 2015 […]

Teams Showing Interest In Bryce Petty

Other teams are contacting the New York Jets about possibly trading for quarterback Bryce Petty, according to sources. The Jets are now much more open to dealing Petty after selecting quarterback Sam Darnold at third overall in the first round Thursday. Petty hasn't resembled anything close to an NFL-caliber passer in his first two seasons. […]

Broncos Look To Address Quarterback In Day 2 Of Draft

The Denver Broncos will look to draft a quarterback on Friday despite not getting involved in the QB frenzy in Round 1 on Thursday. Two names to keep an eye on are Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph and Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta. Case Keenum is the starter in 2018, but Denver needs to find their […]

Jay Cutler Expected To Retire

Free-agent quarterback Jay Cutler is expected to retire as he moves to the broadcasting booth. Cutler's return to football in 2017 was always expected to last just one year with the Dolphins. He completed 62 percent of his passes for just 2,666 yards, 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 14 games. His best year came […]

Trio Of Marlins Veterans Returning Soon

Miami Marlins starting pitchers Dan Straily (forearm) and Wei-Yin Chen (elbow) and third baseman Martin Prado (knee) are all set to be activated from the disabled list as early as this weekend. Straily is expected to come off the DL to start Sunday, while Chen is aiming to return to the rotation Saturday against the […]

Jeimer Candelario Had Sore Wrist Thursday

Detroit Tigers rookie third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) was out of the lineup Thursday with a sore left wrist. “I guess he had a wrist problem last year,” manager Ron Gardenhire said. “It’s something they can’t do anything about.” The injury isn't believed to be serious, so Candelario could be back in the lineup Friday. […]

Chargers Targeting Mason Rudolph?

There is buzz circulating that the Los Angeles Chargers want Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Rudolph is easily the best quarterback left on the board at this point and will likely be drafted early Friday night. That means the Bolts will likely have to […]

Earl Thomas Could Be Traded Friday Or Saturday

The Seattle Seahawks are listening to trade offers from two undisclosed teams on safety Earl Thomas, and a deal could go down as early as Friday. However, the Seahawks have enough salary cap space to keep him for the final year of his contract in 2018. It was believed that Thomas would be a goner […]

Raiders Looking To Trade Seth Roberts

The Oakland Raiders would like to trade wide receiver Seth Roberts during the draft for a pick, according to sources. Roberts had been Oakland's No. 3 receiver, but he became expendable Thursday night when the team acquired Martavis Bryant from the Steelers. Roberts does have 11 touchdowns in his three years with Oakland, but he […]

Sam Bradford Still The Starter In Arizona

Even after the Arizona Cardinals traded up five spots to select quarterback Josh Rosen at No. 10 overall in Thursday night's first round of the draft, quarterback Sam Bradford remains the starter, for now. Bradford is guaranteed $15 million in 2018 and Mike Glennon is guaranteed $4 million. “We got Sam to be our starting […]

Ravens Insist Joe Flacco Is Their Starter

The Baltimore Ravens insist that quarterback Joe Flacco remains there starter after they traded up and took quarterback Lamar Jackson with the last pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft Thursday night. "[Jackson's] a great quarterback. But Joe Flacco is our quarterback," Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said. "That's the thing we […]

Ryan Braun Sitting Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is not in the starting lineup against Yu Darvish and the Cubs on Friday. It appears to be a routine off day for Braun. Jesus Aguilar will start at first base and bat third, while Domingo Santana is in right field and batting fifth. Braun is hitting .275 with five […]

Ravens Trade Up In First Round To Draft Lamar Jackson

The Baltimore Ravens traded up in the first round to select Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson at 32nd overall in the 2018 NFL draft. With Joe Flacco getting older and not looking so hot in recent years, Jackson will become his successor eventually. There have been questions about whether Jackson can succeed at the next level […]

Patriots Take Sony Michel At No. 31 Overall

The New England Patriots selected Georgia running back Sony Michel with the 31st overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Michel looked great in the college playoffs. He's an explosive back that profiles similarly with Saints back Alvin Kamara. Michel has great upper-body strength and can provide chunk plays with his athleticism and strength. The […]

Vikings Select Mike Hughes At No. 30 Overall

The Minnesota Vikings selected Central Florida defensive back Mike Hughes with the 30th pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Hughes has a history of off-field incidents and bounced around colleges because of that. On the field, he has the total package with tremendous ball skills and physicality. He has a knack for tracking the ball […]

Jaguars Draft Taven Bryan Late In the First Round

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Florida defensive tackle Taven Bryan at No. 29 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. The Jags continue to load up on strong defensive players. Bryan loves to knock offensive linemen back into the backfield. His numbers might not indicate how good he actually is, but he needs to get better at […]

Steelers Select Terrell Edmunds At No. 28 Overall

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Virginia Tech safety Terrell Edmunds at No. 28 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. The Edmunds brothers out of Virginia Tech were both selected in the first round this year, which is pretty neat. Edmunds is a big, physical defensive back with a huge vertical. He plays best going downhill and […]

Seahawks Draft Rashaad Penny In First Round

The Seattle Seahawks selected San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny at No. 27 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. It's a surprising pick, even late in the first round. Penny doesn't have much size, but he racked up the yards in college at SDSU. Head coach Pete Carroll is looking for a bell-cow back, […]

Falcons Take Calvin Ridley With 26th Overall Pick

The Atlanta Falcons selected Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley with the 26th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. It gives quarterback Matt Ryan more firepower in the passing game, and Ridley could be the best receiver in this draft class. Ridley is very quick, but he'll need to work on overcoming press coverage. Ridley […]

Ravens Take Hayden Hurst At No. 25 Overall

The Baltimore Ravens selected South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst with the 25th overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft. Hurst was drafted in the 17th round by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013. A Thor lookalike, Hurst is 6-foot-4 and could immediately make an impact in the passing game for Baltimore in 2018. He has […]

Panthers Select D.J. Moore In First Round

The Carolina Panthers selected Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore at No. 24 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He becomes the first receiver taken in this year's draft. He posted freakish numbers in college and was a workout warrior. Moore can track the ball well over his shoulder and is consistent catching the ball. Not […]

Patriots Go With Isaiah Wynn At No. 23 Overall

The New England Patriots selected Georgia offensive guard Isaiah Wynn at No. 23 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He's an offensive guard, but he has the potential to play left tackle in the NFL. He was a stud in the Senior Bowl and his pass protection in college was spectacular. He's also tough, as […]

Titans Select Rashaan Evans In First Round

The Tennessee Titans selected Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans at No. 22 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Linebacker was a big need for the Titans, and Evans grew up as a defensive end. He's an instinctive and explosive player that has a lot of versatility. Evans was injured early last year, but he came on […]

Bengals Pick Billy Price At 21st Overall

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Ohio State center Billy Price at No. 21 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Price will stay in state. It was a big area of need for the Bengals, and Price can play both center and guard, although it is probably a bit of a reach. Cincy was a weak overall […]

Lions Draft Frank Ragnow At No. 20

The Detroit Lions selected Arkansas center Frank Ragnow at No. 20 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Ragnow is a hole-filler and will definitely make life easier on quarterback Matthew Stafford. An injury late last season slowed him down, but if he's fully healthy, he'll be a great addition as an anchor to Detroit's offensive […]

Cowboys Select Leighton Vander Esch At No. 19 Overall

The Dallas Cowboys selected Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Vander Esch brings speed and athleticism to a Cowboys defense that was sorely lacking it. He also played basketball in his youth and had a 40-inch vertical at the combine. He'll bring size, length, […]

Packers Make Trade To Select Jaire Alexander

The Green Bay Packers traded up to select Louisville cornerback Jaire Alexander at No. 18 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He plays with an edge on an island on the outside and is very fast. Alexander loves the big stage and steps up in big games. Green Bay's pass defense has really fallen apart […]

Chargers Go With Derwin James At No. 17 Overall

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Florida State safety Derwin James with the No. 17 pick of the 2018 NFL draft. James was certainly the best player left on the draft board, and he will immediately upgrade LA's secondary. He's extremely versatile and has great instincts. He can also play up in the running game and […]

Bills Trade Up To Select Tremaine Edmunds At No. 16

The Buffalo Bills traded up to select Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds at No. 16 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He has a rare combination of size and speed for a linebacker, so he's certainly a specimen. He also has nice versatility for his size, and he can rush the passer or play in […]

Raiders Draft Kolton Miller At No. 15 Overall

The Oakland Raiders selected UCLA offensive tackle Kolton Miller at No. 15 overall in the 2018 NFL draft. He's a freakish athlete at 6-foot-9 and has great feet as a left tackle. He'll be the protector of quarterback Derek Carr as the Raiders look to improve on offense after a disappointing season in 2018. It's […]