Bengals Sign Drew Sample To Three-Year Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed tight end Drew Sample to a three-year, $10.5 million contract extension on Monday, according to a source. Sample will receive $3.5 million in 2024. In his fifth year with the Bengals in 2023, Sample had 22 catches on 27 targets for 163 yards and a career-high two touchdowns in 17 games […]

Colby Parkinson Signing With Rams

Seattle Seahawks free-agent tight end Colby Parkinson intends to sign a three-year, $22.5 million deal that includes $15.5 million guaranteed with the Los Angeles Rams, according to sources. Before playing at Stanford, Parkinson attended Oaks Christian School in Westlake Village, Calif., which is right down the road from the Rams' training complex. Parkinson, the former […]

Vikings To Go After Sam Darnold?

The Athletic's Dianna Russini writes that we should look for the Minnesota Vikings to go after free-agent quarterback Sam Darnold after former QB Kirk Cousins joined the Atlanta Falcons in free agency on Monday. Darnold has other suitors on the open market, but perhaps none more desperate than the Vikings right now. The former first-round […]

Patriots Releasing DeVante Parker

The New England Patriots informed wide receiver DeVante Parker that they are releasing him on Wednesday at the start of the new league year, and he has now been given permission to talk to other teams, according to his agent, Jimmy Gould. The Patriots still have JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne and Demario Douglas as their […]

Braves Option AJ Smith-Shawver To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday and reassigned catcher Sebastian Rivero to minor-league camp as well. The Braves now have 39 players in camp. Smith-Shawver isn't going to open the 2024 regular season in Atlanta's bullpen, but there's a good chance he'll be needed at some point this year. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Takes BP Again, Says Knee Is Fine

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) took live batting practice again in camp on Monday and said his knee is fine. Manager Brian Snitker said that he's just waiting on the team's medical staff to clear the reigning National League MVP to resume playing in spring training. The Braves are understandably being cautious with […]

Gabe Davis Signing With Jaguars

Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis is signing what is expected to be a three-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source. This will officially close the book on the Jaguars re-signing Calvin Ridley, who is also a free agent this offseason. In Jacksonville, Davis will join Christian Kirk and Zay Jones […]

Bills, Dawson Knox Agree To Reworked Deal

The Buffalo Bills and tight end Dawson Knox agreed to a reworked contract on Monday that lessens his $14.4 million salary cap hit in 2024, according to a source. Knox is going into Year 2 of a four-year, $52 million contract extension with the Bills. After the team drafted Dalton Kincaid last year, Knox's fantasy […]

Titans Not In On Derrick Henry

The Tennessee Titans are not in on re-signing running back Derrick Henry, which was backed up by the fact that they have reached a verbal agreement to sign free-agent running back Tony Pollard on Monday. The Titans also checked out D'Andre Swift before he agreed with the Chicago Bears. After signing Pollard, they are fully […]

Eagles, Texans Involved With Saquon Barkley

The Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans are both interested in signing free-agent running back Saquon Barkley, according to SNY's Connor Hughes. The New York Giants are also interested in keeping Barkley around, but he may be plucked away by another team. Although the former first-rounder has a lengthy injury history, he's viewed as the best […]

Titans Giving Tony Pollard A Three-Year Deal

Updating a previous report, the Tennessee Titans are set to give free-agent running back Tony Pollard a three-year deal worth $24 million, according to a source. The deal won't become official until Wednesday, but this officially signals that the Titans are moving on from Derrick Henry, which was expected all along. Pollard brings a completely […]

Titans Expected To Sign Tony Pollard

The Tennessee Titans are expected to sign free-agent running back Tony Pollard, according to a league source. Nothing is official and teams cannot announce free-agent signings until Wednesday, but it looks like Pollard is going to leave the Dallas Cowboys for the Titans to replace Derrick Henry in Tennessee. The 26-year-old should be in line […]

Raiders Trying To Re-Sign Josh Jacobs

The Las Vegas Raiders have been trying to re-sign running back Josh Jacobs, according to sources. However, it appears Jacobs is headed for the open market at noon on Monday. The Raiders elected not to use the franchise tag on Jacobs for the second straight season, which essentially assured that the 26-year-old would reach the […]

D'Andre Swift Heading To The Bears

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with free-agent running back D'Andre Swift on a three-year, $24 million deal on Monday, according to sources. After having a career year with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, Swift now heads to Chicago to be a big piece of new offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's offense. The 25-year-old made his […]

Colts, Michael Pittman Jr. Agree To Three-Year Extension

The Indianapolis Colts and standout wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. agreed to a three-year, $70 million contract extension on Monday, according to a source. The deal can reach up to $71.5 million maximum and includes $46 million guaranteed. The deal means that Pittman won't play the 2024 season under the franchise tag. It's a major […]

Commanders Offensive Line Is In Flux

Since the Washington Commanders will most likely address their quarterback need in the upcoming NFL draft with the second overall pick, The Athletic's Ben Standig believes the team's biggest offseason need is on the offensive line. It's good news that Washington has the league's most salary cap space and six picks in the top 102 […]

Titans Need To Improve Their Offensive Line

The Athletic's Joe Rexrode highlights the offensive line as the Tennessee Titans' biggest 2024 offseason need, specifically at left tackle, which has been a disaster zone the last two years after Taylor Lewan hung up his cleats. The Titans also could really use a new right tackle and center as well, and they need to […]

Andre Dillard Could Be Cut By Titans

The Athletic's Joe Rexrode lists Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Andrew Dillard as a potential salary cap casualty this offseason. Dillard's $10.7 million cap hit breaks down as $7.8 million in dead money and $2.9 million in cap savings, but it's more about performance than cap relief here. The Titans rank near the top of the […]

Buccaneers Have Glaring Need At Edge Rusher

Outside of quarterback and linebacker -- quarterback Baker Mayfield and linebackers Lavonte David and Devin White are free agents -- The Athletic's Dan Pompei writes that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' most glaring offseason need in 2024 is probably at edge rusher, especially with the team planning to release Shaquil Barrett. Tampa hit on rookie defensive […]

Russell Gage A Cut Candidate

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed wide receiver Russell Gage (knee) to a three-year, $30 million deal in 2022 to give then-quarterback Tom Brady another weapon, but he has struggled to stay on the field ever since due to injuries. Gage took a pay cut last offseason and then missed all of 2023 after tearing his […]

Linebacker A Big Offseason Need For Seahawks

The Athletic's Mike Sando writes that the linebacker position will be a priority for new Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald this offseason to upgrade as the team looks to fortify their defense down the middle on both sides of the ball. Bobby Wagner has presumably played his final snap with Seattle with the organization […]

Bills, Von Miller Agree To Renegotiated Contract

The Buffalo Bills and pass-rusher Von Miller agreed to a renegotiated contract on Wednesday, according to a source. The new deal has a base value of $8.855 million in 2024, with the chance for Miller to make up to $20 million with incentives (up from $17.5 million under the old deal). The restructure saves the […]

Mitch Trubisky In Talks With Bills

The Buffalo Bills and former quarterback Mitch Trubisky are in talks to reunite, according to a source. Trubisky was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, so he's free to sign with any team before free agency officially starts next week. The 29-year-old former second overall pick by the Chicago Bears in 2017 out of […]

Nolan Jones Dealing With Back Tightness, Expects To Play Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back) was removed from Wednesday's Cactus League game early against the Texas Rangers as a precaution due to lower-back tightness, but Jones said he's fine and expects to be back in the lineup on Thursday versus the Kansas City Royals. The 25-year-old should be considered a high-end No. 2 fantasy […]

Carlos Rodon Has Rough Spring Outing Wednesday

In his second Grapefruit League start on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon didn't look very good, allowing three earned runs on five hits (two home runs allowed) while walking one and striking out one in three-plus innings. The 31-year-old southpaw was pumping high-90s heaters early in camp and […]

Nick Lodolo Throws Successful Simulated Game

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (leg) threw a two-inning simulated game in camp on Wednesday that went great, and he said his next step is pitching in a Cactus League game. "I'm good. That was another progression that I hit… I'm excited," Lodolo said. A stress reaction in the 26-year-old southpaw's left tibia last year […]

Ian Happ Taking Batting Practice Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (hamstring) is taking batting practice in camp on Wednesday, which is a promising sign. Happ is recovering from a left-hamstring strain in spring training and is slowly working his way back. The Cubs are optimistic that the 29-year-old outfielder will still be ready for Opening Day on March 28, though, […]

Ha-Seong Kim Experiencing Back Spasms

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (back) began experiencing back spasms on Tuesday in camp while doing drills and will take advantage of the team's off day on Thursday to get some extra rest this week, according to multiple sources. Kim's rest this week is being described as "precautionary" and "preventative." He didn't take part […]

Bills Sign David Edwards To Two-Year Extension

The Buffalo Bills agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract extension on Wednesday with offensive guard David Edwards that includes $2.95 million guaranteed with a $1.75 million signing bonus and up to $1.2 million annually in performance-based incentives. The 26-year-old former fifth-round selection by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019 out of Wisconsin spent the […]

Xavier McKinney Becomes Free Agent

The New York Giants didn't use a transition tag on safety Xavier McKinney by the deadline on Tuesday, so he will hit the free-agent market next week, according to sources. The 24-year-old former second-round pick in 2020 out of Alabama had a career-high 116 tackles (78 solo), half a sack, three interceptions, 11 passes defensed, […]