Brian Griese, Klint Kubiak Interview With Saints

San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach Brian Griese and passing-game coordinator Klint Kubiak have both interviewed for the New Orleans Saints' offensive-coordinator job, according to a source. The Saints are looking to replace Pete Carmichael this offseason after 18 years with the organization. Griese is a former NFL QB who joined head coach Kyle Shanahan's staff […]

Raiders To Interview Luke Getsy For Offensive-Coordinator Job

The Las Vegas Raiders plan to interview former Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy for their offensive-coordinator job this week, according to a source. The Bears ranked first and second in rushing, respectively, in the two seasons that Getsy called plays for them. Chicago also finished the 2023 season ranked 18th in points scored and […]

Falcons To Have Second Interviews With Bobby Slowik, Aaron Glenn

The Atlanta Falcons will have second head-coaching interviews with Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik and Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, according to a source. Slowik impressed in his first year as a play-caller in 2023, mostly thanks to his work with potential Rookie of the Year C.J. Stroud. Slowik will also have an […]

Brian Johnson Out As Eagles Offensive Coordinator

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Brian Johnson will not return to the team next season, according to NFL sources. Head coach Nick Sirianni will have to replace both his offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator this offseason after the team collapsed down the stretch of the 2023 campaign, ultimately losing badly in the wild-card round of the […]

Josh Allen Wants Joe Brady Back As Offensive Coordinator

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen wants offensive coordinator Joe Brady to return in 2024. Brady took over the offensive-coordinator role after head coach Sean McDermott fired Ken Dorsey in the middle of the 2023 season. Brady is a candidate for the Atlanta Falcons' head-coaching job, and it's unclear if Buffalo will offer the offensive coordinator […]

Christian McCaffrey Not Dealing With Quad Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey was seen on the sidelines getting his quadriceps worked on during the win over the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Saturday night, but head coach Kyle Shanahan said the star running back isn't dealing with an injury. "No, I heard about that […]

Justin Foscue Working At Third And First Base

Texas Rangers infielder Justin Foscue, who is ranked as the team's No. 6 prospect by MLB Pipeline, is in a prime position to break camp with the big-league club in 2024 and has been focused on playing both third and first base this offseason. The 24-year-old is a natural second baseman and could contribute at […]

Cooper Criswell To Prepare As Starter In Spring Training

Boston Red Sox right-hander Cooper Criswell was told to prepare to be a starter in spring training after signing a one-year, $1 million deal for the 2024 season. The 27-year-old has pitched in just 12 major-league games, with 10 of them coming in relief in 2023 for the Tampa Bay Rays. Criswell said the Red […]

Orioles Acquire Tyler Nevin From Tigers

The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Tyler Nevin on Monday from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. Nevin made his major-league debut with the Orioles in 2021 and also played for them in 2022, hitting a combined .205 (35-for-171) with three home runs and 19 RBI in 64 games played. The 26-year-old corner infielder […]

Aroldis Chapman Agrees With Pirates

Free-agent Cuban left-hander Aroldis Chapman agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, according to sources. Chapman started last year with the Kansas City Royals before joining the eventual World Series-champion Texas Rangers. In 61 total relief appearances, the seven-time All-Star reliever had a 3.09 ERA (2.52 FIP), 1.25 WHIP, six saves, […]

Steelers, Raiders To Interview Zac Robinson

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Las Vegas Raiders have requested to interview Los Angeles Rams passing-game coordinator Zac Robinson for their offensive-coordinator jobs, according to a source. Robinson will also interview with the New England Patriots on Tuesday and previously interviewed for the offensive-coordinator job with the Chicago Bears before they gave it to Shane Waldron. […]

Ron Rivera, Mike Caldwell To Interview With Eagles

Former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera and former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell will interview with the Philadelphia Eagles for their defensive-coordinator position, according to sources. The last time Rivera was a defensive coordinator, the Los Angeles Chargers led the league in total defense back in 2010. Caldwell will also speak with the […]

Dave Canales To Speak With Panthers For Second Time

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales will interview for a second time with the Carolina Panthers for their head-coaching job, according to sources. Canales has been praised for his work with quarterback Baker Mayfield throughout the 2023 season. The 42-year-old called plays for the first time in his career with the Buccaneers this year […]

Commanders To Interview Dan Quinn Again

The Washington Commanders plan to bring in Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn for a second interview, according to a source. Quinn was also scheduled to be brought in for another head-coaching interview with the Tennessee Titans, but the Titans decided on Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their next head coach. Quinn is […]

Seahawks Have Second Interviews With Five Candidates

The Seattle Seahawks are setting up second interviews with head-coaching candidates to start the week, including Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, Las Vegas Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, according to sources. They will […]

Titans Choosing Brian Callahan As Next Head Coach

The Tennessee Titans are working to finalize a deal to hire Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their next head coach on Monday, according to league sources. Callahan had a second interview with the Titans on Monday and convinced them to hire him to replace Mike Vrabel, who was fired after six seasons at […]

Panthers Promote Dan Morgan In Front Office

The Carolina Panthers promoted Dan Morgan to president of football operations/general manager on Monday. Morgan was a Pro Bowl linebacker who helped the Panthers get to Super Bowl XXXVIII and rejoined the team in 2021 as an assistant general manager under former GM Scott Fitterer. The Panthers fired Fitterer after a league-worst 2-15 record in […]

No Fracture For Deebo Samuel, Still Iffy For NFC Title Game

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Deebo Samuel (shoulder) doesn't have a fractured shoulder, "which is a good sign," but he's dealing with a lot of pain, which makes his status fuzzy for Sunday's NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions. Shanahan thinks he'll have a better idea of Samuel's […]

Triston McKenzie Feeling Good As Spring Training Approaches

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (elbow, shoulder) missed most of the 2023 season due to elbow and shoulder injuries that dated back to spring training. McKenzie had a right teres-major strain in his shoulder to begin the year and made two starts in June before going on the injured list with a right-elbow strain. He […]

Astros Designate Matt Gage For Assignment

The Houston Astros designated left-hander Matt Gage for assignment on Monday to make room on the 40-man roster for recently signed left-handed reliever Josh Hader, according to a source. Gage made his big-league debut in 2022 with the Toronto Blue Jays and made five relief appearances for the Astros in 2023, allowing two earned runs […]

Collin McHugh Announces His Retirement

Veteran right-hander Collin McHugh announced his retirement from professional baseball on Monday on his Instagram account. The 36-year-old spent his final season in the big leagues in 2023 with the Atlanta Braves, recording a 4.30 ERA (4.09 FIP), 1.57 WHIP, 22 walks and 47 strikeouts in 58 2/3 innings over 41 appearances (one start) during […]

Tucker Barnhart To Compete For Backup Job

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Tucker Barnhart, who was signed to a minor-league deal this offseason, will compete with Jose Herrera to be the backup to everyday catcher Gabriel Moreno. Barnhart, 33, is a two-time Gold Glove-winning backstop and can provide experience and leadership off the bench, but he hit just .202/.285/.257 with the Chicago Cubs in […]

Nick Raquet Signs Minors Deal With Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent left-hander Nick Raquet to a minor-league deal last week. A former prospect with the Washington Nationals, Raquet didn't play with a major-league organization at all from 2020-22 but resurfaced this past year with the New York Revolution in independent baseball and had a 3.71 ERA with 40 walks and […]

Orioles Agree On One-Year Deal With Cionel Perez

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they agreed to terms with left-hander Cionel Perez on an undisclosed one-year deal for the 2024 season with a club option for 2025 to avoid salary arbitration. Perez was seeking $1.4 million in arbitration for the 2024 season, and the Orioles had countered at $1.1 million. The 27-year-old […]

Mets Interested In Aroldis Chapman, Hector Neris

The New York Mets have expressed interest in free-agent relievers Aroldis Chapman and Hector Neris this offseason, according to league sources. Neris might be a better fit for the New York Yankees, but his asking price of one or two years at $7-11 million per year would fit the Mets' budget. The Mets have also […]

Cardinals Give Tommy Edman A Two-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals announced an undisclosed two-year deal with second baseman Tommy Edman on Monday to avoid salary arbitration. The two-year deal will buy out Edman's final two remaining years of arbitration eligibility. The 28-year-old infielder is rehabbing from wrist surgery and isn't expected to be ready to go for the start of spring […]

Ejiro Evero, Mike McDonald Have Second Interviews With Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons requested second interviews with Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald and associate head coach/defensive line coach Anthony Weaver for their head-coaching position, according to sources. In addition to the Falcons, the Panthers also plan to conduct a second interview with Evero for their vacant head-coaching […]

Raheem Morris Has Second Interviews With Four Teams

Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is scheduling second in-person head-coaching interviews with the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks, according to sources. Morris is a hot candidate this coaching cycle and has head-coaching experience from his time with the Falcons and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and he won a Super Bowl […]

Jim Harbaugh To Meet With Chargers For Second Time

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is expected to meet with the Los Angeles Chargers this week for the second time about their head-coaching job, according to sources. Harbaugh and the Chargers have been linked ever since the team fired former head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco on Dec. 5. Harbaugh played quarterback […]

Nick Sirianni Staying With Eagles?

The Philadelphia Eagles said they will hold a press conference on Wednesday with head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman, which most likely means that Sirianni will stick around as the team's head coach heading into the 2024 season. However, there are likely to be other major coaching changes coming for the Eagles […]