Lions Add Jake Funk To Practice Squad

The Detroit Lions signed running back Jake Funk and offensive lineman Matt Farniok to their practice squad on Wednesday and placed running back Jermar Jefferson (undisclosed) on the practice squad Injured Reserve and released linebacker Raymond Johnson from the practice squad in corresponding moves. Funk was a seventh-round selection by the Los Angeles Rams in […]

Brock Wright Placed On Injured Reserve

The Detroit Lions officially placed tight end Brock Wright (forearm) on Injured Reserve and signed defensive lineman Tyson Alualu to the 53-man active roster from the practice squad and signed tight end Zach Ertz to the practice squad in corresponding moves. Wright will miss the rest of the postseason with a fractured forearm that he […]

Zack Moss Interested In Rejoining Colts

Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent running back Zack Moss said that he would be interested in re-signing with the team this offseason. Moss showed that he still belongs in the league in 2023 when he took advantage of added opportunities with Jonathan Taylor missing time due to injuries. The 26-year-old played in 14 games (eight starts) […]

Chiefs Sign Anthony Miller To Futures Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs signed free-agent wide receiver Anthony Miller to a Reserve/Futures deal on Wednesday. Miller will be a long shot to return to NFL action with Kansas City. The 29-year-old has not appeared in an NFL game since 2021, when he had just six catches on 12 targets for 25 yards and one […]

Chargers Hiring Jim Harbaugh As Head Coach

The Los Angeles Chargers are officially moving to hire Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh as their next head coach. Harbaugh was in town for a second interview on Tuesday and is not expected to leave. After winning the National Championship with the Wolverines, he will now head back to the NFL for the first time […]

Vic Fangio Parts Ways With Dolphins, Expected To Join Eagles

The Miami Dolphins and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio have mutually agreed to part ways, according to sources. Fangio will now be the top target for the Philadelphia Eagles to hire as their new defensive coordinator, and a deal is expected. The Dolphins are allowing Fangio to leave to be closer to his family in Pennsylvania. […]

Mark Andrews Puts In Full Practice

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) was a full participant in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Andrews hasn't played since Week 11, when he fractured his fibula and suffered ligament damage to his ankle. The 28-year-old was close to playing in the Divisional Round against the Houston Texans, but the […]

Josh Reynolds Appears On Injury Report

Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ribs) is on the injury report this week and was listed as limited in the team's practice on Wednesday. Reynolds' injury probably isn't serious, but it's something worth watching, especially since Kalif Raymond (knee) is trending toward missing a third straight game after injuring his knee in the Week […]

Kalif Raymond Still Not Practicing

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (knee) remained sidelined at the team's practice on Wednesday. Raymond injured his knee in the Week 18 regular season finale and has missed each of the team's two playoff games. The fact that the 29-year-old isn't practicing to begin the week is a bad sign that he'll be able […]

Sam LaPorta Sits Out Wednesday

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta (knee) was listed as a non-participant at practice on Wednesday. LaPorta suffered a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise in his left knee in Week 18 against the Minnesota Vikings, but the 23-year-old has been able to play in both of Detroit's playoff games and has caught 12 […]

Rashee Rice, Kadarius Toney Practicing In Full

Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Rashee Rice (hamstring), Kadarius Toney (hip) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (oblique) all put in full practices on Wednesday as the team began preparing for the AFC Championship this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs have a challenge on their hands to knock off the top seed in the AFC on […]

Isiah Pacheco Should Be Good For AFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (toe) said he should be good to go for Sunday's AFC Championship matchup against the Baltimore Ravens after missing Wednesday's practice with a sprained toe. The 24-year-old is managing a minor toe injury but should be back at practice on Thursday and Friday and handle his usual lead […]

Jeter Downs, Oscar Gonzalez Staying With Yankees

The New York Yankees outrighted infielder Jeter Downs and outfielder Oscar Gonzalez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Downs and Gonzalez are now off the team's 40-man roster with spring training quickly approaching. Both players were claimed off waivers by the Yankees this offseason and will provide organizational depth for the 2024 campaign. Downs, 25, only […]

Twins Claim Bubba Thompson Off Waivers From Yankees

The Minnesota Twins claimed outfielder Bubba Thompson off waivers from the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Thompson is on his fifth different team since last August. The 25-year-old former first-round pick in 2017 by the Texas Rangers has played in 92 games the last two seasons with the Rangers and has gone 54-for-223 (.242) with […]

Jonathan India Could Move Around In 2024

The Cincinnati Reds have so much infield depth entering the 2024 season that it's going to take some creativity to rotate six infielders among four positions and designated hitter. It could include second baseman Jonathan India playing in unfamiliar spots, such as first base or left field. "He just wants to be on the field […]

Noelvi Marte On Track To Be Ready For Camp

Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall said the hamstring injury that infield prospect Noelvi Marte suffered late in November while playing in the Dominican Republic winter league came with a six- to 10-week recovery process, meaning he's on a good track to be ready for the start of spring training. Barring a setback in his […]

Stone Garrett Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day

The Washington Nationals are likely to take the cautious route and give outfielder Stone Garrett (leg) more time to recover from his broken leg, making it unlikely that he'll be ready to go for Opening Day in 2024. Garrett broke his left fibula last year and underwent surgery in August, followed by a minor surgery […]

Tigers Sign Drew Anderson To Minor-League Deal

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent right-hander Drew Anderson to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Anderson, who turns 30 years old in March, spent the last two seasons pitching overseas in Japan. He's pitched in the big leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers. In his five years in the big leagues […]

Reds Don't Plan On Re-Signing Joey Votto

Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall told season-ticket holders that the team doesn't plan to re-sign long-time first baseman Joey Votto this offseason. "We don't plan to bring him back as of now," Krall said. This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone, considering the Reds have the most infield depth of any team in […]

Isiah Pacheco Won't Practice Wednesday Due To Toe Injury

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (toe) will not practice on Wednesday due to a toe injury, according to head coach Andy Reid, who said it's "getting better." It's something to watch with the Chiefs' primary back, but it doesn't sound like anything that is going to keep the second-year running back from playing […]

Lions Unsure If Zach Ertz Will Play Against 49ers

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that veteran tight end Zach Ertz is in the team's building on Wednesday, but the team is unsure if this is the week to use him. "Right now he just got here, I know he's in shape. I talked to him the other day. He understands we're gonna […]

Bill Belichick Prefers To Be Out Of Media Spotlight?

As one league source explained it, former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is believed to be done with "big-market media," making him more inclined to go a team like the Atlanta Falcons. It could have played a big part in the Dallas Cowboys retaining head coach Mike McCarthy and the Philadelphia Eagles retraining […]

Seahawks Having Second Interview With Mike Kafka

The Seattle Seahawks are interviewing New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for a second time on Wednesday, according to a source. The team's second round of interviews started on Tuesday with Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham. Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn will have another interview on Thursday, followed by Los Angeles […]

Ran Carthon Promoted In Titans Front Office

Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon has been promoted, adding executive vice president to his role. Assistant general manager Chad Brinker has also been promoted to president of football operations. Carthon's responsibilities will expand to include "all areas that impact the football team: roster control, team activities and personnel decisions including draft and free-agent acquisitions, […]

Joe Barry Won't Return To Run Packers Defense

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry was relieved of his duties running the team's defense on Wednesday despite the team advancing to the Divisional Round of the postseason, according to sources. Barry could still remain with the organization in some capacity, a possibility that is being discussed. Head coach Matt LaFleur will now be […]

Mark Andrews Expected To Play In AFC Title Game

Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) remains on Injured Reserve, has not played since Week 11, and didn't play in the Divisional Round win over the Houston Texans, but he's expected to play this Sunday in the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Andrews is attempting to make his return […]

Eagles Interview Kliff Kingsbury For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Philadelphia Eagles interviewed USC senior offensive analyst Kliff Kingsbury for their offensive-coordinator job on Tuesday, according to sources. Kingsbury recently interviewed for the same position with the Chicago Bears, who eventually hired Shane Waldron to run their offense. The Eagles dismissed offensive coordinator Brian Johnson after just one season on the job. Before going […]

Jay Jackson Generating Plenty Of Interest

Free-agent reliever Jay Jackson has drawn interest from 14 teams throughout the offseason, and there is growing optimism that he will receive a major-league deal, according to a source. The 36-year-old right-hander posted a 2.12 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023. In his five major-league campaigns […]

Noah Syndergaard, Michael Lorenzen Hold Workout For Teams

Free-agent right-handers Noah Syndergaard and Michael Lorenzen threw bullpen sessions for around 16 MLB teams in California on Tuesday, according to sources. Both players were impressive, with Syndergaard consistently sitting at 93-95 mph. Syndergaard, 31, had a rough 6.50 ERA in 88 2/3 innings with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Guardians in 2023 and […]

Carlos Estevez Is The Closer On Paper For Angels

Newly signed right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson said that he doesn't expect to fill in for closing duties in 2024, but he will if necessary. Meanwhile, general manager Perry Minasian noted that right-hander Carlos Estevez is the closer on paper, but the final decision will be made by manager Ron Washington. Estevez made his first All-Star […]