Chiefs Want To Re-Sign Chris Jones, L'Jarius Sneed

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said the team is making it an offseason priority to try to re-sign both defensive tackle Chris Jones and cornerback L'Jarius Sneed. "It's extremely hard because you have two keystone players there," Veach said. Jones, 29, has been of the league's best pass-rushers for years and had 10.5 […]

Buccaneers Have Inside Track To Re-Sign Baker Mayfield

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the inside track to re-sign quarterback Baker Mayfield, who will become an unrestricted free agent in March. Mayfield had a career year in his first season in Tampa in 2023, and although he lost offensive coordinator Dave Canales, he'll now be working with Liam Coen, who he spent time with […]

Cole Kmet Recovering From Broken Forearm

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (forearm) said that he broke his right forearm in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Green Bay Packers and currently has a brace on it. He said he'll be cleared soon and the injury won't hinder his offseason training at all. The 24-year-old didn't realize he had […]

Aaron Rodgers Doing Everything But Sprinting

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) said on the Joe Rogan podcast that his rehab from a torn Achilles continues to go well five months removed from surgery. "It feels good. I can do everything except sprint at a top speed," Rodgers said. The Jets designated Rodgers to return from Injured Reserve late in […]

Zay Flowers Being Investigated For Alleged Domestic Assault

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is being investigated by Baltimore County Police for his involvement in alleged domestic violence. There are currently no details available on the exact nature of the domestic-violence claims, and Flowers hasn't been officially charged with a crime. This is a story we'll be watching closely this offseason, though, as […]

Clayton Kershaw Doesn't Have Timetable Beyond "Summer"

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) took his physical on Thursday and said he's in the second week of his throwing program after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder in November. He couldn't give a timetable for his return in 2024 beyond "summer" for when he hopes he can pitch. "July-ish, August-ish. Somewhere in […]

Brian Belichick Staying With Patriots

New England Patriots safeties coach Brian Belichick, the youngest son of former head coach Bill Belichick, is remaining with the team in 2024, according to a source. Brian Belichick has worked closely with new head coach Jerod Mayo in his role as the safeties coach the last four years, with Mayo previously referring to Brian […]

Bo Hardegree Expected To Join Titans Coaching Staff

Former Las Vegas Raiders interim offensive coordinator Bo Hardegree is expected to be hired as the new Tennessee Titans' quarterbacks coach under new head coach Brian Callahan, according to sources. After Hardegree became the Raiders' interim offensive coordinator in Week 9 last year, the team averaged 23 points per game, ranking inside the top half […]

Commanders Expected To Hire Brian Johnson

The Washington Commanders are expected to hire former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson to a prominent offensive staff role, according to a source. Johnson interviewed for several head-coaching jobs this cycle despite lasting only one year as the Eagles' offensive coordinator. In D.C., he'll join former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who was […]

Cole Young, Harry Ford Invited To Spring Training

Seattle Mariners infielder Cole Young and catcher Harry Ford headline the team's non-roster invites to major-league spring training this year. Young is the team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, but he won't make the Opening Day roster and isn't expected to debut in the majors in 2024. Despite being only 19 years old, he drew […]

Mariners Claim Canaan Smith-Njigba Off Waivers From Pirates

The Seattle Mariners claimed outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday and designated right-hander Darren McCaughan for assignment in a corresponding move. Smith-Njigba is the older brother of Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The 24-year-old outfielder has played in only 18 games at the big-league level the last two years with […]

Bryce Miller Adding A Splitter To His Arsenal

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller, who had an up-and-down first year in the big leagues in 2023, said he was only using two pitches (fastball and gyro slider) against left-handed hitters late in the year. "When I'm 70% heater, it's a pretty easy guessing game," Miller said. He limited righties to a .200/.234/.315 slash line, […]

Brent Honeywell Agrees With Pirates On Minors Pact

Free-agent right-hander Brent Honeywell agreed with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Honeywell would earn a $1.25 million salary in the major leagues in 2024. The 28-year-old former second-rounder was once one of the Tampa Bay Rays' top pitching prospects, but injuries have since […]

Red Sox Sign Michael Fulmer To Minor-League Deal

The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent right-hander Michael Fulmer (elbow) to a two-year, minor-league deal on Thursday. Fulmer won't be on the fantasy radar at all in 2024, as he's expected to miss the entire season after having UCL revision surgery. The 30-year-old will then serve as relief depth for the BoSox in 2025. The […]

Adolis Garcia, Rangers Avoid Arbitration

Outfielder Adolis Garcia and the Texas Rangers reached an undisclosed two-year deal on Thursday to avoid a salary arbitration hearing that was scheduled for Thursday. Garcia had filed for $6.9 million for the 2024 season and was offered $5 million by the Rangers. The 30-year-old Cuban is under team control for one more year in […]

Rays Sign Erik Neander, Kevin Cash To Extensions

The Tampa Bay Rays agreed to long-term contract extensions on Thursday with both president of baseball operations Erik Neander and manager Kevin Cash. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed, but both deals will carry into and beyond the team's planned 2028 move into a new St. Petersburg stadium. Cash was heading into the […]

Mets, Pete Alonso Not Expected To Reach Extension

New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2024 season and there has been no sign that a contract extension will be agreed upon before then. The Mets say they are "invested" in keeping Alonso around, but it's looking unlikely that a deal will be […]

Jaelan Phillips Out Of Boot

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) said on Wednesday that he walked without a boot for the first time since having surgery to fix a torn Achilles and is well on his way to recovery. Phillips suffered the injury in a Week 12 win over the New York Jets on Nov. 24 and is now […]

Jerick McKinnon Limited On Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (groin) was listed as limited for the team's practice on Wednesday. McKinnon is still on Injured Reserve and has not played since Week 15. He was designated to return from Injured Reserve this week after having sports-hernia surgery, but that doesn't mean he'll officially be activated from IR […]

Isiah Pacheco Practicing In Full

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe) was listed as a full participant for the team's practice on Wednesday. Pacheco was removed from the injury report last Friday and is practicing in full for the first practice of this week, so there aren't any concerns about whether he'll be able to play in […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins Arbitration Case Against Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won his salary arbitration case against the team and will earn $19.9 million in 2024, according to a source. Guerrero will receive a $5.4 million raise this year despite seeing most of his numbers drop in 2023. The 24-year-old three-time All-Star slashed .264/.345/.444 with 26 home runs, […]

Lions Sign Tre'Quan Smith To Futures Deal

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith to a Reserve/Futures deal on Wednesday, according to a league source. Smith spent time with the New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos in 2023. He was active for just one game with the Broncos but wasn't targeted at all on offense. The 28-year-old former third-round pick […]

George Kittle Limited In Wednesday's Practice

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (toe) was limited in the team's practice on Wednesday after not practicing at all last week. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said he believes Kittle will be a full-go for Thursday's practice. The 30-year-old tight end suffered a minor toe injury in the NFC Championship win over the Detroit […]

Joe Thuney May Have A Chance To Play

Even though Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said it's a long shot for All-Pro left guard Joe Thuney (pectoral) to play in Super Bowl LVIII this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, those around him still believe there is a chance that he could suit up, according to a source. Thuney said the […]

Chiefs Activate Skyy Moore From Injured Reserve

The Kansas City Chiefs officially activated wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee) from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. The Chiefs originally designated Moore to return from Injured Reserve on Jan. 17 and had until Wednesday to activate him so that he can be available for the Super Bowl this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The 23-year-old's […]

Gary Sanchez Signs With Brewers

Free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Sanchez began last year with the New York Mets but only played in three games with them before eventually being picked up by the San Diego Padres, where he thrived in 72 games, clubbing 19 home runs and driving […]

Eliot Wolf To Take Over Patriots Personnel Department

It appears that Eliot Wolf will be in charge of the New England Patriots' personnel department moving forward, with control of the 53-man roster while working closely with new head coach Jerod Mayo, according to sources. Matt Groh will mostly handle college scouting, with Pat Stewart heavily involved in all aspects. The power structure is […]

Mike Williams Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (knee), who tore his ACL in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings last year, said he's "slightly ahead" of schedule in his rehab. He didn't really provide many other details about his rehab, other than said he's "feeling good." Before his injury, Williams was moving around the field […]

Liam Coen Hopes Mike Evans Will Return

Tampa Bay Buccaneers new offensive coordinator Liam Coen said that he's hopeful the team will be able to re-sign impending free-agent wide receiver Mike Evans. Evans is still one of the best receivers in the game, so it's no wonder Coen would like to work with him in his first year coordinating Tampa's offense. Quarterback […]

Kendrick Bourne Ahead Of Schedule In Rehab, Wants To Return

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (knee) said he's ahead of schedule in his rehab and projects to be ready for the 2024 season opener despite tearing his right ACL in the team's loss to the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 29. He's one of the team's 18 players scheduled to become an unrestricted free […]