Dallas Keuchel Feeling Good

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (foot) has been out of his walking boot for around a week and is feeling good. He also recently resumed throwing and said he expects to be pitching off a mound in early February. Keuchel struggled through a foot injury late in the year and aggravated it in the […]

Mike Mularkey's Job Not Safe

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey's job is not safe, and he could lose his job if the team loses in the Wild-Card game to the Chiefs on Saturday, according to sources. If Mularkey is let go, the Titans are prepared to make a run for Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The Titans molasses-slow offense […]

Panthers Reach Extension With Ron Rivera

The Carolina Panthers reached a two-year contract extension with head coach Ron Rivera on Saturday. The Panthers finished 11-5 this year after a disappointing 6-10 finish in 2016. Rivera has led the Panthers to the playoffs four times in the last five years, which included a Super Bowl appearance in 2015. At this point, he's […]

Chiefs Open To Trading Alex Smith In The Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs are open to trading quarterback Alex Smith in the offseason, according to sources, despite him having the top quarterback rating in 2017. The Chiefs will listen to trade offers for Smith, who is set to earn $17 million in 2018. It's mainly because the Chiefs traded up to select quarterback Patrick […]

Mets Have Had Contact With Jonathan Lucroy

The New York Mets have had contact with free-agent Jonathan Lucroy. The Mets are more interested in adding infielders and outfielders, so Lucroy probably isn't a high priority. He hasn't been a high priority for any teams this offseason after disappointing with a .265 average, six home runs and 40 RBI in 123 games between […]

Ronald Jones Declares For NFL Draft

USC running back Ronald Jones has declared for the NFL draft this spring. He finishes as the school's fifth leading rusher. Jones finished with 1,550 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2017, and NFL.com analyst Daniel Jeremiah sees Jones as a Jamaal Charles-like talent at the next level. Jones will add to the tremendous running back […]

LeSean McCoy Expected To Play

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (ankle), who is listed as questionable to play in the Wild-Card game against the Jaguars, is expected to play. McCoy sprained his ankle in Week 17 and is hoping he'll be effective on Sunday against Jacksonville. "We'll see. We'll see," McCoy told reporters. "I don't want to make any […]

Mark Ingram Won't Have Contract Voided

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram wasn't selected to the All-Pro team in 2017, which means he won't have his contract voided for the 2018 season. He had a clause in his contract that would've made him a free agent in 2018 if he'd been selected to the All-Pro team this year. Ingram had […]

Michael Thomas Not On Final Injury Report

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) isn't listed on the final injury report for the Wild-Card game against the Panthers. In two games against Carolina this season, Thomas went off for a combined 12 receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns. He'll be one of the more popular DFS plays at wideout this […]

Kelvin Benjamin, Charles Clay Not On Final Injury Report

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (knee) and tight end Charles Clay (knee) were both limited in practice all week and were taken off the final injury report for the Wild-Card game against the Jaguars. Benjamin has been playing through a torn ligament in his knee for several weeks now, and he's not a recommended […]

LeSean McCoy, Deonte Thompson Questionable Against Jaguars

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (ankle) and wide receiver Deonte Thompson (shoulder) were both limited in practice Friday and are questionable for the Wild-Card game against the Jaguars. McCoy was carted off with an ankle injury in Week 17 and is believed to be a game-time decision for this one. He has slightly improved […]

Matt Patricia Interviews For Giants Head Coaching Position

The New York Giants interviewed Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia for their head coaching vacancy Friday. Up next is Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Patricia is a rising head coaching candidate that interviewed for several jobs last offseason as well. He's more of a realistic option to take this job than McDaniels.

Raiders Giving Jon Gruden A 10-Year Deal

The Oakland Raiders will give new head coach Jon Gruden a 10-year deal, which is the longest in the history of the NFL, according to sources. The deal is likely to be worth around $100 million. Wow. We now understand why Gruden is coming out of the ESPN broadcasting booth to coach for the first […]

Astros Could Be Landing Spot For Greg Holland, Addison Reed

The Houston Astros could emerge as a landing spot for free-agent closer Greg Holland, who is the top remaining closer on the free-agent market. Some people within the Astros organization see the closing spot as a potential issue for the team, according to sources, with current closer Ken Giles struggling during the playoffs. Free-agent relief […]

Jonathan Stewart Not On Final Injury Report

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (back) practiced in full Thursday and Friday and was taken off the final injury report for the Wild-Card matchup against the Saints. J-Stew sat out the regular season finale as a precaution but will be back in action this weekend. He had 11 carries for 45 yards and a […]

Dodgers Considered Yasiel Puig For Jackie Bradley Swap

The Los Angeles Dodgers floated the idea of trading outfielder Yasiel Puig to the Boston Red Sox for outfielder Jackie Bradley, according to major league sources. However, sources say the Red Sox quickly declined the idea and no substantial talks ensued. Bradley is coming off a season in which he hit .245/.323/.402 with 17 home […]

Marqise Lee, T.J. Yeldon Listed As Questionable

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee (ankle) and running back T.J. Yeldon (illness) are questionable for the Wild-Card matchup with the Bills this weekend. Head coach Doug Marrone said Lee looked better than he thought he would, making him more probable than doubtful. Yeldon is 50-50 with a "bug." We'd be surprised if both players […]

Devin Funchess Questionable For Wild-Card Weekend

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (shoulder) is listed as questionable for the Wild-Card game against the Saints this weekend. While Funchess has been bothered by his shoulder injury to close out the season, he hasn't missed any games. He did manage to find the end zone in three out of the last five games, […]

Five Strategies to Help You Win in Fantasy Playoff Leagues

If you won a fantasy football title in the regular season and are looking for more hardware, of if you want redemption after a bad season, the fantasy football season isn't over just yet. As if the NFL playoffs weren't exciting enough, you can assemble a team of your own in the postseason and root […]

Greg Olson Expected To Join Raiders

Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach Greg Olsen is expected to become the next offensive coordinator in Oakland if the Raiders indeed hire Jon Gruden as their next head coach, according to a source. Olson served as Gruden's offensive coordinator during his last year as a head coach for the Buccaneers in 2008. With the Raiders […]

Jets Open To Trading Up For Quarterback

New York Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said the team would be open to trading up in the 2018 NFL draft if they fall in love with a quarterback prospect and don't think he'll be available when they pick sixth overall. In his three years with Gang Green, Maccagnan has yet to trade up in […]

Broncos Hire Mike Sullivan, Curtis Modkins

The Denver Broncos hired Mike Sullivan as their new quarterbacks coach and Curtis Modkins as their new running backs coach. Sullivan was previously with the Giants, while Modkins had been coaching in Chicago. With quarterback being the top priority for the Broncos this offseason, Sullivan's role in 2018 will be especially important, even more so […]

Derek Carr Hesitant To Work With Jon Gruden?

There is concern that Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will not be able to put up with Jon Gruden's coaching style for long, according to a league source. While it's not yet official, current ESPN analyst Gruden is expected to be the next head coach of the Raiders after they fired Jack Del Rio following […]

Broncos Interviewing Mike Sullivan

The Denver Broncos are interviewing former Giants offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan for their open position as quarterbacks coach. The Broncos also interviewed Curtis Modkins and Bernie Parmalee on Wednesday for the running backs position. With Denver's No. 1 priority in the offseason being to bring in a more competent quarterback, whether it be in free […]

Marty Mornhingweg Staying In Baltimore

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg will return for the 2018 season. The Ravens passing offense was horrendous under Mornhinweg and quarterback Joe Flacco in 2017, but the running game thrived behind Alex Collins, and the Ravens surprisingly were ranked ninth in the league in total points. Mornhinweg's offensive scheme […]

Julius Peppers Undecided On Future

Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers has not decided if he will return in 2018 for another season. His current focus is on the Saints in the Wild-Card round this weekend. Despite playing fewer snaps in Carolina this year, the future Hall of Famer recorded 11 sacks and 21 total tackle for the Panthers. He's […]

Dowell Loggains Replacing Clyde Christensen In Miami

The Miami Dolphins are naming Dowell Loggains as their new offensive coordinator, according to a source. Former offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen will likely remain with the team and then transition to another role. Loggains previously worked with head coach Adam Gase in Chicago, so they have some history together. With Gase likely to continue calling […]

Jordan Taylor To Have Hip Surgery

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor (hip) will undergo only one hip surgery this offseason. It's unknown what his timetable for recovery will be, but hip surgeries are usually pretty serious, so he could miss most of offseason workouts. Taylor took on a bigger role as a receiver and punt returner late in the year, […]

Giants To Interview Jim Schwartz This Weekend

The New York Giants will interview Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching job this weekend, according to sources. With the Eagles having a first-round bye, Schwartz will be able to interview for head coaching jobs this week. He's been instrumental in improving the defenses of the Bills and Eagles the last couple […]

Giants Request To Interview Pat Shurmur

The New York Giants have requested to interview Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur for their head coaching vacancy, according to a source. The Giants are unlikely to retain interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo, and Shurmur would be a good candidate to help quarterback Eli Manning to rebound if he sticks around. Shurmur has gained a […]