Aaron Rodgers has Good Things to Say About Mike McCarthy

Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers had nothing but good things to say about new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy, who was Rodgers' former head coach with the Green Bay Packers. "Mike McCarthy is one of the great guys in the league, and he really cares about the players. He's an exceptional human being […]

Panthers Tender Contract to Jalen Coker

The Carolina Panthers placed exclusive-rights free-agent tenders on wide receivers Jalen Coker and Brycen Tremayne on Wednesday, locking them both in for the 2026 season, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. Neither Coker nor Tremayne will have the opportunity to negotiate with other teams this offseason. The 24-year-old Coker missed the first six games of […]

Alec Pierce Ready to Test Free Agency

Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent wide receiver Alec Pierce said on the Up & Adams Show on Wednesday that he thinks he's "kind of earned the right to explore free agency. See what's out there." Although the Colts still have the opportunity to negotiate a long-term deal with Pierce before the legal tampering window opens on […]

Andrew Kittredge Dealing With Shoulder Inflammation

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge (shoulder) is dealing with right-shoulder inflammation in camp, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Manager Craig Albernaz said the team is going to be cautious and that Kittredge is "possibly a low probability" to be ready for Opening Day in late March. It means that Kittredge will most likely […]

Walker Jenkins Reassigned to Minor-League Camp

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (hamstring) was among six players that the team reassigned to minor-league camp on Wednesday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Jenkins was never realistically expected to make the big-league roster out of spring training, and that was especially true after he suffered a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain last […]

Connor Bazelak Returning to Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed quarterback Connor Bazelak to a one-year, $1.005 million contract on Wednesday, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. It's a league-minimum deal for a second-year player, and Bazelak will be an exclusive-rights free agent again next spring. Bazelak, 25, didn't play a single snap for the Bucs last year and […]

Jaguars Re-Sign Quintin Morris

The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed tight end Quintin Morris to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million on Wednesday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Morris is an ascending player who appeared in 14 games for the Jags last year in his first year with the team, catching six of his nine targets for […]

Packers Re-Sign Chris Brooks to Two-Year Deal

The Green Bay Packers and running back Chris Brooks agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million deal on Wednesday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Brooks served as the team's RB3 in 2025 behind starter Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson, carrying the ball only 27 times for 106 yards and no touchdowns in 17 regular-season […]

Cody Bellinger Scheduled to Return to Grapefruit League Action on Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (back), who has been dealing with some back soreness in camp the last few days, took live batting practice on Wednesday and came out of it fine, according to Erik Boland of Newsday. Bellinger is scheduled to return to the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota […]

Matt Shaw to Start Seeing More Time in the Outfield

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw will begin to play more outfield over the next two weeks in spring training, according to Bruce Levine of the Marquee Sports Network. Levine reported in mid-February that Shaw is expected to start in right field in Chicago this year against left-handed pitchers, with outfielder Seiya Suzuki moving to […]

Hunter Greene Says he Doesn't Have UCL Damage

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) said he has no damage to the UCL in his right elbow, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Greene pitched through some elbow soreness late last year and admitted that he has bone spurs in his arm, but he believes his UCL is intact. […]

Nolan McLean Feeling Better, to Throw 50-55 Pitches in Sim Game

New York Mets right-hander Nolan McLean (illness) is no longer dealing with vertigo-like symptoms and will throw roughly 50 to 55 pitches or four innings in a simulated game in camp on Wednesday, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. As long as the vertigo-like symptoms don't return for McLean, he should be cleared to pitch […]

Chargers Plan to Release Mekhi Becton

The Los Angeles Chargers plan to release offensive guard Mekhi Becton in the coming days, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The move to cut Becton will save the Chargers $9.7 million on the salary cap for the 2026 season. Becton looked better in 2024 with the Philadelphia Eagles with his move to right […]

Dak Prescott's Contract Restructured by Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys restructured quarterback Dak Prescott's contract on Wednesday to help the team get under the 2026 salary cap before the legal tampering period begins on March 9, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. By restructuring the contracts of Prescott, wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, the Cowboys […]

Cowboys Restructure CeeDee Lamb's Contract

The Dallas Cowboys restructured wide receiver CeeDee Lamb's contract on Wednesday to help the team get under the salary cap for the 2026 season, sources told Todd Archer of ESPN. By restructuring the contracts of Lamb, quarterback Dak Prescott, and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, the Cowboys created $47 million in cap room for this season. […]

Hunter Greene to Undergo MRI for Elbow Injury

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) is dealing with a right-elbow injury and will undergo an MRI exam, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Greene won't throw until at least next Tuesday and is now in danger of not being ready for Opening Day at the end of March. The 26-year-old's elbow issue dates […]

Trey Hendrickson Eyeing the Buccaneers?

Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, who didn't receive the franchise tag from the Bengals, could be looking to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency. "I think that he would love to be in Tampa," Schefter said. "Tampa would be a great fit. I think in a perfect world, Trey would […]

Jets Among the Teams Doing Work on Tua Tagovailoa

The New York Jets are among the teams doing work on Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as a possible free-agent addition this offseason, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The Dolphins prefer to trade Tagovailoa as they look to rebuild their organization, but the expectation is that he'll be released and be available […]

Maxx Crosby All but Gone in Vegas?

The Athletic's Michael Silver believes that Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby will be traded in the coming days or weeks. The Raiders alienated Crosby when they shut the five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher down for the final two games of last season due to a knee injury. "It has been obvious that Crosby […]

Titans Could Take Jeremiyah Love at No. 4 Overall

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is ESPN's consensus No. 2 prospect, and he ranks high on the Tennessee Titans' draft board, team sources told Turron Davenport. The Titans have the fourth overall pick in this year's NFL draft, and Love may have cemented himself as a top-five pick after running the 40-yard dash in […]

Teams Reaching Out About Jarrett Stidham

NFL teams have reached out to the Denver Broncos about backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham, whose lone start last year came in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Stidham didn't look bad initially in place of the injured Bo Nix (ankle), giving the Broncos an early […]

Giants to Release Bobby Okereke

The New York Giants are releasing linebacker Bobby Okereke, as expected, a source told Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. With the move, the Giants will clear $9 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season, with $5.4 million left in dead money. The 29-year-old former third-round pick in 2019 out of Stanford by […]

Nick Folk Plans to Return for 19th NFL Season

Veteran kicker Nick Folk plans to return in 2026 for a 19th NFL season, and he is expected to be one of the top options on the kicking market at age 41, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Folk is the league's most accurate kicker (96.3%) since 2023, missing just one field […]

Emmet Sheehan Behind in Camp Due to Illness

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan (illness) "figures to be a leading candidate" for one of the final two spots in the team's Opening Day starting rotation this year, but he's a bit behind schedule in camp after dealing with a sickness, according to Jack Harris of The California Post. Along with Sheehan, River Ryan […]

Brady Singer Lit Up in Cactus League Debut

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Brady Singer had a tough time at the office in his Cactus League debut on Monday night against the Chicago Cubs, allowing five earned runs on seven hits while walking two and striking out one in two innings of work. Singer threw 46 pitches in the outing but was able to generate […]

Christian Yelich to Make Spring Debut on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is penciled in for his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Yelich isn't injured at all, but the Brewers weren't in a rush to put the 34-year-old veteran with a history of back injuries on the field right away this spring. […]

Jimmy Garoppolo on the Dolphins Radar

Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is on the Miami Dolphins' radar this offseason as they look to rebuild their QB room, according to Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald. Former first-rounder Tua Tagovailoa is expected to be released soon. Quinn Ewers and Cam Miller are the only other signal-callers on their roster, so […]

Broncos Expected to "Closely Examine" Veteran RB Market

The Athletic's Nick Kosmider writes that we should expect the Denver Broncos to "closely examine" the veteran running back market this offseason, which includes the Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III, the Jaguars' Travis Etienne Jr., and the Panthers' Rico Dowdle, among others. In terms of the upcoming NFL draft, Kosmider believes it is probably more likely […]

Quinn Priester Might Not be Ready for Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (wrist) might not be ready for Opening Day later this month as a precaution after last year's wrist discomfort, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Brewers have chosen to slow-play Priester this spring, which is why the 25-year-old has yet to pitch in a Cactus League game in spring […]

Josh Hader Could Throw a Bullpen Next Week

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said that left-handed closer Josh Hader (biceps) could throw a bullpen session next week, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Hader came into spring training last month with left-biceps inflammation and has been limited to throwing on flat ground so far. The move to throwing off a mound […]