Patriots Have "Real" Interest In Jacoby Brissett

The New England Patriots have "real" interest in Washington Commanders impending free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett. The Patriots are expected to have competition for him if they sign him, but offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt loved coaching Brissett with the Cleveland Browns in 2022, and the Patriots view the veteran signal-caller as a great locker-room guy […]

Browns, Joe Flacco Discussing Potential Reunion

Quarterback Joe Flacco, who won the 2023 NFL Comeback Player of the Year with the Cleveland Browns, wants to return to the team, according to a league source. The two sides met regarding the possibility of a reunion at the NFL scouting combine last week. Flacco will become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, March […]

Jarrett Stidham Could Get First Shot At Starting Gig

The Denver Broncos are going to evaluate all of the top quarterback prospects in this year's draft class, but if they do not trade up (they currently hold the 12th overall pick) within the first round of April's draft to take a QB, Jarrett Stidham would get the first shot to be their starter under […]

Broderick Jones Will Be At Left Tackle In 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones made a spot start at left tackle in Week 5 of his rookie season in 2023 before claiming the full-time right tackle job in Week 9. Through the first eight games with Jones on the bench, Pittsburgh ranked 28th in rushing yards per game (79.7) and 29th in yards […]

Steelers Not Interested In Justin Fields Or Russell Wilson

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not interested in signing quarterback Russell Wilson when he's released by the Denver Broncos next week, according to a source familiar with the Steelers' coaching staff's feelings on Wilson. In addition, the Steelers are not among the teams actively working to trade for Chicago Bears QB Justin Fields, according to league […]

Kirk Cousins Seriously Considering The Falcons

According to very credible sources, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (Achilles) is seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta so that he can play for the Falcons. Unless Cousins re-signs with the Vikings by next Wednesday, March 13, he'll become an unrestricted free agent. The Falcons have always been the top alternative to the Vikings […]

Colts Using Franchise Tag On Michael Pittman Jr.

The Indianapolis Colts are using their franchise tag on wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on Tuesday, according to sources. The tag will be worth $21.816 million, so that's what Pittman will receive in 2024 if he and the Colts aren't able to agree on a long-term extension by the deadline in mid-July. The Colts made […]

Jaguars Release Darious Williams

The Jacksonville Jaguars released cornerback Darious Williams on Tuesday, according to a source. The move to release Williams creates $11.5 million in salary cap space this year as the team works through other in-house negotiations in the offseason. Cutting the 30-year-old leaves a mere $500,000 in dead-cap space for 2024. Williams didn't play terribly last […]

Seahawks Releasing Will Dissly

The Seattle Seahawks are releasing tight end Will Dissly on Tuesday, according to a source. The move saves the Seahawks $7 million in cash on the 2024 salary cap. The 27-year-old has 13 career touchdowns in his six seasons in Seattle, but he wasn't much of a fantasy weapon while splitting snaps with Noah Fan […]

Seahawks Releasing Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs

The Seattle Seahawks are releasing three-time Pro Bowl safeties Jamal Adams (knee) and Quandre Diggs on Tuesday, according to sources. The moves save the team $27.5 million in cash on this year's salary cap and will give Seattle's secondary a much different look this year under new head coach Mike MacDonald. Adams, 28, who played […]

Lions Re-Sign Emmanuel Moseley

The Detroit Lions are re-signing cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee) to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday before he can reach the free-agent market next week, according to a source. Moseley injured his ACL in his first game last season in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers, one year after he tore the other ACL in […]

Jets To Release C.J. Uzomah

The New York Jets are planning to release tight end C.J. Uzomah (knee), according to sources. The move was fully expected and will save the Jets $5 million-plus on the 2024 salary cap. Uzomah is coming off knee surgery and was set to count $11.2 million on the cap this year. The 31-year-old veteran spent […]

Jaguars To Use Franchise Tag On Josh Allen

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to place the franchise tag on pass-rusher Josh Allen on Tuesday by the deadline, according to a source. The team has expressed confidence in getting a long-term deal done with Allen by the deadline in mid-July, but if they can't, he'll be on the books for 2024 at $24 million. […]

Bears Using Franchise Tag On Jaylon Johnson

The Chicago Bears are placing their franchise tag on star cornerback Jaylon Johnson on Tuesday. General manager Ryan Poles said at last week's NFL scouting combine that they are in the process of getting a long-term deal done with Johnson, but if the two sides can't agree on something by the deadline in mid-July, Johnson […]

Justin Madubuike Receives Franchise Tag

The Baltimore Ravens placed their franchise tag on defensive tackle Justin Madubuike on Tuesday. Madubuike had 13 sacks last season, the most by a Ravens player in nine years. He also tied an NFL record by recording at least half a sack in 11 straight games in 2023. If the two sides don't agree on […]

Panthers Releasing Hayden Hurst

The Carolina Panthers are releasing tight end Hayden Hurst (concussion) on Tuesday after just one season with the team. Hurst missed the final eight games of the 2023 season due to a pretty serious concussion, although he's recovered now and should be ready for training camp this summer. The 30-year-old signed a three-year, $21.75 million […]

Panthers Use Franchise Tag On Brian Burns

The Carolina Panthers officially placed their franchise tag on star edge rusher Brian Burns on Tuesday, and his tag number is $24 million fully guaranteed for the 2024 season if the two sides can't work out a long-term contract extension by mid-July. Burns, 25, was the 16th overall pick by Carolina in 2019 out of […]

Buccaneers Officially Put Franchise Tag On Antoine Winfield Jr.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially placed the franchise tag on safety Antoine Winfield Jr. on Tuesday, according to sources. It will be a placeholder until the two sides can hammer out a long-term contract extension that they will continue to work on and want to get done. If Winfield plays out the 2024 season on […]

Texans Agree To Three-Year Deal With Dalton Schultz

The Houston Texans agreed to a three-year, $36 million deal to re-sign tight end Dalton Schultz on Tuesday with $23.5 million fully guaranteed at signing, according to sources. Schultz will now remain a key weapon for second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud. Schultz was the top tight end scheduled to be a free agent this year, but […]

Giants Don't Use Franchise Tag On Saquon Barkley

The New York Giants are not using the franchise tag on impending free-agent running back Saquon Barkley again, according to a source. It means that Barkley will hit the open market next week and will be one of the top free agents in a very good running back class this offseason. The franchise tag for […]

Luis Urias Playing In Cactus League Game Tuesday

Seattle Mariners infielder Luis Urias (shoulder) is starting at third base and batting seventh in the order for the team's Cactus League game on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. It's the first time that Urias has played third base in a game this spring as he returns from a bout of right-shoulder soreness. As long […]

Yuki Matsui Throwing A Bullpen Tuesday

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Yuki Matsui (back), who dealt with early spring back spasms, is throwing a bullpen session in camp on Tuesday. Manager Mike Shildt said that if all goes well with the bullpen, there should be plenty of time to get Matsui built up for the start of the 2024 regular season. […]

Cedric Mullins Still Sore, Going For MRI

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that outfielder Cedric Mullins (hamstring) is still sore on Tuesday after being pulled from the team's Grapefruit League game early on Monday with hamstring tightness. The team is still considering him day-to-day, but they may have him undergo a precautionary MRI from a baseline standpoint. "It's still a little […]

Oswald Peraza Back In Action For Yankees

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Oswald Peraza (shoulder) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Tuesday against the New York Mets, starting at second base and batting fifth. Peraza is back in spring training action after missing a week with right-shoulder tightness. The 23-year-old will be ready for Opening Day at the end of […]

Eugenio Suarez, Alek Thomas Return To The Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez (side) and outfielder Alek Thomas (wrist) are both back in the team's Cactus League lineup on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Suarez is at third base and is batting fifth, while Thomas is in the seven-hole and is playing center field. The 32-year-old Suarez is the more attractive […]

Josh Jung To Play In Minor-League Game

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (calf) will hit in a minor-league game at spring training on Tuesday. He still isn't running 100 percent but might not be far from serving as a designated hitter in a Cactus League game. Jung took live batting practice on Monday after he was cleared to resume baseball activities […]

Kevin Gausman Plays Catch Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (shoulder) played catch in camp on Tuesday and felt good. He will play catch again on Wednesday and is currently considered day-to-day with right-shoulder fatigue. Fellow starter Alek Manoah (shoulder) is dealing with the same thing and will play catch on Tuesday for the second straight day. We should […]

Josh Lowe Confident He'll Be Ready For Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (hip) said his left hip is feeling better. He will be re-evaluated on Tuesday and could resume baseball activities in the next couple days at camp. Lowe remains confident that he will be ready and full-go before Opening Day on March 28. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter has been shut […]

A.J. Puk A Favorite To Begin Year In The Rotation

With Miami Marlins left-hander Braxton Garrett (shoulder) now likely to open the year on the injured list due to a shoulder issue, it would appear that left-hander A.J. Puk is now the heavy favorite to open the regular season as the team's No. 3 starter. The 28-year-old southpaw has been transitioning from a relief role […]

Braxton Garrett Unlikely To Be On Opening Day Roster

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker said that left-hander Braxton Garrett (shoulder) is unlikely to be on the Opening Day roster. Garrett has been dealing with left-shoulder soreness since early in camp. He's throwing a bullpen session in camp on Tuesday, but he still hasn't progressed to throwing live batting practice against hitters. The 26-year-old southpaw […]