Panthers Acquire Diontae Johnson From Steelers

The Carolina Panthers acquired wide receiver Diontae Johnson and pick No. 240 overall in this year's NFL draft from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson and pick No. 178 overall in this year's draft, according to sources. The move leaves the Steelers dangerously thin at the receiver position, with George […]

Bears Agree To Terms With Jonathan Owens

The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with free-agent defensive back Jonathan Owens on Tuesday on an undisclosed two-year deal, according to his agent. Owens had 84 tackles (58 solo) in his lone season in Green Bay in 17 games (11 starts) last year and also recovered a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown. […]

Danielle Hunter Signing Two-Year Deal With Texans

Four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter is signing an two-year deal with the Houston Texans this week worth $49 million, including $48 million fully guaranteed, according to sources. It's a huge get for the upstart Texans, as Hunter has 87.5 career sacks in 119 games played (90 starts) in his eight seasons in the […]

Cardinals Sign DeeJay Dallas To Three-Year Deal

The Arizona Cardinals signed former Seattle Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas to a three-year deal worth $8.25 million on Tuesday with upside for the deal to be worth $10.5 million, according to a source. Dallas was taken by Seattle in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft out of the University of Miami in […]

Jordan Poyer Signing With Dolphins

Former Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. Poyer, an All-Pro in 2021 and a Pro Bowler in 2022 with the Bills, had 100 tackles (66 solo), one sack, four passes defended and one forced fumble […]

Raekwon Davis Signs With The Colts

Former Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Raekwon Davis signed a two-year, $14 million base-value deal with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, according to his agent, Trevon Smith. After being taken in the second round by Miami in 2020 out of Alabama, Davis has accumulated 129 total tackles (59 solo), only two sacks, five tackles for loss […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Lavonte David

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are keeping star linebacker Lavonte David around after agreeing to a one-year deal with him on Tuesday that is worth up to $10 million, according to sources. David's base value will be around $9 million in 2024. It's a huge win for the Buccaneers defense, as the 34-year-old former All-Pro will […]

Panthers Agree To Terms With Josey Jewell

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with Denver Broncos free-agent linebacker Josey Jewell on a three-year, $22.75 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal includes a $7 million signing bonus and $10 million fully guaranteed at signing. Jewell will head to the NFC after the Broncos took him in the fourth round […]

49ers Adding More D-Line Help In Jordan Elliott

The San Francisco 49ers agreed to terms with Cleveland Browns free-agent defensive tackle Jordan Elliott on Tuesday on a two-year, $10 million deal, according to a source. The Browns took Elliott in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft and he recorded a total of 98 tackles (49 solo), five sacks, eight tackles for […]

Colts Re-Sign Kenny Moore To Three-Year Deal

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed cornerback Kenny Moore to a three-year, $30 million deal on Tuesday that makes him the highest-paid nickel cornerback in the NFL, according to a source. Moore, who was a Pro Bowler for the first and only time in his career in 2021, had 93 total tackles (68 solo), 1.5 sacks, eight […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Drawing Some Interest

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to officially release quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo when the new league year opens on Wednesday, according to sources, and there are a few teams interested in signing him. The 32-year-old veteran signal-caller is coming off a rough season with the Raiders in 2023, as he only played in seven games […]

Mutual Interest Between Mets, J.D. Martinez

The New York Mets are among the teams talking to free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez, and the interest is mutual, according to sources. Owner Steve Cohen has apparently given the go-ahead to seriously discuss signing Martinez, even though the team is over the so-called "Steve Cohen tax," and they'd have to pay a 110 percent […]

Marlins Option Max Meyer To Triple-A

The Miami Marlins optioned right-hander Max Meyer to Triple-A Jacksonville on Tuesday. It's not what Meyers had hoped for, but the 25-year-old figures to be in the big-league starting rotation at some point in 2024. He looked good in spring training, throwing seven shutout innings, and the Fish could need him in April with both […]

Max Muncy, Gavin Lux Out Sick Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy and shortstop Gavin Lux are both out of camp on Tuesday due to illnesses. Muncy has been out of Cactus League action for a few days and could miss another day or two while resting up. Both infielders should be feeling just fine for their two-game series in Korea […]

Rob Refsnyder Has Crack In His Toe

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder (toe) was hit by a pitch on his left foot in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the St. Louis Cardinals, and he said he has a crack in his small toe. It sounds like Refsnyder is dealing with a fracture in his toe, which isn't serious, but there's a […]

Taj Bradley Heading For MRI After Feeling Pectoral Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Taj Bradley (pectoral) is dealing with pectoral tightness in camp and has been sent for an MRI exam. Bradley was scratched from the team's Grapefruit League game on Tuesday because he was feeling right-pectoral tightness. We should know more on the 22-year-old's injury by Wednesday. Even if it's not a serious […]

Josh Lowe Still A Week From Game Action

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (hip) has progressed to hitting in the batting cage and taking fly balls in camp, but he is still a week away from playing in a game, and manager Kevin Cash said it's realistic he could be ready for Opening Day on March 28. However, the skipper isn't confident […]

Bears Agree With Gerald Everett On Tuesday

The Chicago Bears have agreed to undisclosed terms with veteran free-agent tight end Gerald Everett on Tuesday, according to a source. Everett is heading into his age-30 season in 2024 and is coming off a year in which he caught a modest 51 passes on 70 targets for 411 receiving yards and three touchdowns in […]

Chase Young Expected To Visit Panthers, Saints

Free-agent pass-rusher Chase Young is expected to visit with the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints this week, according to a source. The 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year is still only 24 years old and is receiving interest from a handful of teams. Young, the second overall pick by the Washington Commanders in 2020 […]

Patrick Queen Plans To Sign With Steelers

Baltimore Ravens free-agent linebacker Patrick Queen plans to sign a three-year, $41 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source. This is a big hit to Baltimore's linebacking corps and a big addition for one of their biggest division rivals after the Ravens declined his fifth-year option. The 24-year-old Queen, the 28th overall […]

Giants Adding Drew Lock To Quarterback Room

The New York Giants are signing free-agent quarterback Drew Lock to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Lock will head to the Big Apple and will presumably serve as the backup to Daniel Jones (knee), who is coming off a torn ACL, in 2024 now that Tyrod Taylor is with the Jets. The former second-round pick […]

Lions Sign Amik Robertson To Two-Year Deal

The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent cornerback Amik Robertson to a two-year, $9.25 million deal that is worth up to $10.75 million with incentives on Tuesday, according to a source. Robertson played in 52 games (21 starts) with the Las Vegas Raiders and can defend the slot a Detroit secondary that needs all the help […]

Jalen Ramsey Reworks His Contract

The Miami Dolphins did a conversion on cornerback Jalen Ramsey's contract on Monday to clear $19.912 million in salary cap space. In addition to Ramsey, the Dolphins also restructured the contracts of tight end Durham Smythe, fullback Alec Ingold and defensive tackle Zach Sieler on Monday to get themselves under the 2024 salary cap. The […]

Dolphins Restructure Durham Smythe's Contract

The Miami Dolphins restructured the contracts of tight end Durham Smythe, fullback Alec Ingold and defensive tackle Zach Sieler on Monday. Coupled with the conversion on cornerback Jalen Ramsey, the Dolphins were able to clear $28.78 million to get under the 2024 salary cap. The 28-year-old Smythe is a blocking first tight end who also […]

Irv Smith Jr. Reaches Agreement To Join Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals free-agent tight end Irv Smith Jr. reached an agreement on an undisclosed one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith had a lot of potential when he entered the league as the Minnesota Vikings' second-round pick in 2019 out of Alabama, but he hasn't lived up to […]

Eagles Sign Matt Hennessy

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent offensive lineman Matt Hennessy (knee) to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a league source. The 26-year-old started 22 games for the Atlanta Falcons since entering the league as a third-round pick in 2020 out of Temple. He will help add depth to Philadelphia's offensive line on the […]

Jose Abreu Could Return To Game Action Soon

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (knee) is scheduled to hit and take groundballs in camp on Tuesday and could return to Grapefruit League games by Wednesday or Thursday, according to manager Joe Espada. The Astros have held Abreu out of games the last couple of days while he deals with right-knee soreness. It's nothing […]

J.P. France Could Make Grapefruit League Debut This Weekend

Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France (shoulder), who threw two innings in a minor-league game on Monday, could make his first Grapefruit League start this weekend, according to manager Joe Espada. France has recovered nicely from right-shoulder inflammation that he was dealing with earlier in spring training, and the team remains optimistic that he'll be ready […]

Kenley Jansen Expected To Make Spring Debut Friday

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen's (lat) live batting practice session appeared to go well on Tuesday, as he gave a thumbs up and a "yes, sir" when asked how it went. He is expected to pitch in his first Grapefruit League game on Friday. The Red Sox have been slow-playing Jansen in camp after […]

Joey Votto Could Play As Early As Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Joey Votto could be in minor-league games in spring training as early as Wednesday, according to manager John Schneider. This would put Votto on track to appear in his first Grapefruit League game in the days that follow this weekend, but the Blue Jays want to ramp him up against […]