MJ Melendez To Primarily Play The Outfield This Season

Kansas City Royals catcher/outfielder MJ Melendez is expected to primarily play the outfield in 2024 after he mostly served as a catcher in his second MLB season in 2023. The 25-year-old produced impressive numbers at the position in 148 games over 602 plate appearances, slashing .235/.316/.398 with 16 home runs, 56 RBI, 29 doubles, three […]

Chris Taylor Set For Utility Role In 2024

The Los Angeles Dodgers' tentative plan in 2024 is to platoon outfielders Jason Heyward and Manuel Margot in right field, with new acquisition Teoscar Hernandez in left field. Meanwhile, the Dodgers plan to get at-bats for Chris Taylor all over the field, including in left. The 33-year-old can also play center field, second base, third […]

Josh Hader Seeking Record-Breaking Deal For A Reliever

The consensus in the industry is that left-handed closer Josh Hader wants to exceed the five-year, $102 million deal the New York Mets gave Edwin Diaz in November of 2022, even though Hader is entering his age-30 season and is a year older than Diaz was. But Hader has better numbers with a 2.50 career […]

Rays Shopping Harold Ramirez

The Tampa Bay Rays have been shopping designated hitter Harold Ramirez, whose OPS+ the last two seasons is 21 percent above league average, according to sources. Ramirez is projected to earn $4.4 million in arbitration next season, according to MLB Trade Rumors, and trading him would create even more at-bats for Jonathan Aranda and 25-year-old […]

Giants Make Sense For Matt Chapman

Of the teams that could use free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman, the San Francisco Giants know him as well as anyone. President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi was with the Oakland Athletics for Chapman's first two seasons, and new manager Bob Melvin was for all five of Chapman's seasons in Oakland. Third base coach Matt […]

Jets Sign Jacques Patrick, Others To Futures Deals

The New York Jets signed running back Jacques Patrick, wide receivers Malik Taylor and Lance McCutcheon, defensive linemen Stephen Jones and Marquiss Spencer, offensive lineman Vitaliy Gurman and Eze Obinna, cornerback Tae Hayes and kicker Austin Seibert to futures deals on Monday. Patrick was cut by the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 24 and signed with […]

Panthers Request To Interview Brian Callahan

The Carolina Panthers have requested an interview with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan for their head-coaching job, according to a source. Carolina fired head coach Frank Reich on Nov. 27 and also canned general manager Scott Fitterer on Monday, so they'll be looking for both a new head coach and GM this offseason. In […]

Commanders Request Interviews With Ben Johnson, Aaron Glenn, Others

The Washington Commanders aren't wasting any time looking for a replacement after firing head coach Ron Rivera on Monday. They've already requested interviews with Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, according to sources, in addition to Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, Baltimore Ravens associate head coach and defensive […]

Mike Vrabel 50/50 To Retain Job As Titans Head Coach

A league source said they'd give it a 50/50 chance that the Tennessee Titans retain head coach Mike Vrabel with the 2023 season just concluding. There have been questions in and around the organization as to whether the entire front office and coaching staff are on the same page with the team's direction moving forward. […]

Commanders Hire Bob Myers, Rick Spielman

In a sweeping overhaul, Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris has hired two prominent executives in former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers and former Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman. The two new executives were hired to assist Harris' group in their searches for a new head of football operations and a new head coach […]

Parker Washington Has One Catch As Jaguars' Season Ends

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver Parker Washington finished his first season in the NFL on Sunday with just one catch for an 11-yard gain in the 28-20 upset loss to the Tennessee Titans in the Week 18 regular season finale. In nine total games, the sixth-rounder from Penn State caught just 16 passes on 21 […]

Elijah Moore Plays Six Snaps, Not Targeted In Season Finale

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore was active for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals despite suffering a concussion in the Thursday night win over the New York Jets in Week 17. However, he was only on the field for six offensive snaps in the 31-14 loss to the […]

Julio Jones Delivers Two Receptions In Week 18 Loss

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Julio Jones caught two of his four targets for 13 yards in the 27-10 upset loss to the New York Giants on Sunday in the Week 18 regular season finale. Philly's offense looked really bad to close out the regular season in a game in which both quarterback Jalen Hurts (finger) […]

Jahan Dotson Catches Two Passes In Blowout Loss To Cowboys

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson concluded his disappointing second season in the NFL with just two receptions on three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 38-10 blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys in the final game of the regular season. It was an improvement following his third zero-catch game of the year in Week […]

Saints Sign James Robinson To Futures Deal

The New Orleans Saints signed veteran running back James Robinson to a futures deal on Monday. The move to keep Robinson around heading into the 2024 season comes after he was added to New Orleans' practice squad in early December. The 25-year-old was brought in to provide running back depth behind Alvin Kamara, Jamaal Williams […]

Dolphins "Not Planning" For Xavien Howard To Play Saturday

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said the team is "not planning" for cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) to play in Saturday's wild-card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Linebackers Cam Goode (knee), Jerome Baker (wrist) and Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) will all miss the rest of the season. Goode tore his patellar tendon in […]

Dolphins Optimistic About Jaylen Waddle Playing Against Chiefs

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reiterated on Monday that he's optimistic about the chances of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (ankle) playing in Saturday's wild-card playoff game on the road in Kansas City against the Chiefs. Waddle missed the final two weeks of the regular season but is hoping to return this weekend for the […]

Dolphins Optimistic About Raheem Mostert For Wild-Card Game

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel reiterated on Monday that he's optimistic about the status of running back Raheem Mostert's (ankle, knee) in the wild-card contest this Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. The 31-year-old led the league with 21 total touchdowns during the regular season but has missed the last two games due to […]

Cameron Jordan Not Considering Retirement

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (ankle), who said his ankle injury bothered him all year in 2023, also said he's not considering retirement this offseason. "I love the Saints too much to retire," Jordan said. The 34-year-old pass-rushing veteran was in his 13th season with the team this year and wasn't very productive […]

Kirk Cousins Looking To Re-Sign With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has made it clear that he hopes to re-sign with the team as he approaches the end of his current contract this offseason. In turn, Vikings decision-makers have said they are warm to the idea of bringing Cousins back. When asked if he'd consider giving the Vikings a hometown discount, […]

Keenan Allen Says He Wants To Stay With Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen said he wants to stay with the team but also acknowledged all the uncertainty this offseason given the team's salary cap situation. Allen said he'd only be open to playing for a select number of other teams and has prioritized winning at this point in his career. The […]

Don Martindale Resigns As Giants Defensive Coordinator

New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale resigned from his position on Monday. Martindale will be coveted and won't be out of work for long. His top two assistants, Drew and Kevin Wilkins, are expected to follow him wherever he lands. Martindale has interviewed for head-coaching jobs in the past and could get more […]

Jerome Baker, Andrew Van Ginkel Likely Out For Playoffs

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (wrist) had surgery on his wrist on Monday and has been ruled out for the wild-card game this Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. It's likely that Baker will miss the entire playoffs. Meanwhile, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) will likely meet the same fate and miss all of the […]

Romeo Doubs Considered Day-To-Day

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (chest) left the Week 18 regular season finale against the Chicago Bears early on Sunday and was taken to the hospital. Doubs returned to the locker room after the victory but said on the radio that he was coughing up blood. Head coach Matt LaFleur called Doubs day-to-day […]

Tyler Boyd Disappears In Blowout Win

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd wrapped up a very mediocre 2023 campaign in the Week 18 regular season finale with a one-catch, four-yard performance in the 31-14 blowout win over a Cleveland Browns team that was resting most of their starters on both sides of the ball. Boyd will head into free agency in […]

Jordan Mason Serves As No. 2 Back In Season Finale

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason had the opportunity for a big workload in a Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in a game in which the Niners were resting plenty of players with a first-round bye in the playoffs already locked up. However, Elijah Mitchell led the […]

Nick Mullens Nearly Throws For 400 Yards In Season Finale

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens put on a show in the Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday by going 30-for-44 for 396 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. He was sacked four times for a loss of 37 yards and ran twice for eight yards. Mullens ended up being Minnesota's best option […]

Johnny Mundt Stays Busy In Loss To Lions

Minnesota Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt had an elevated role yet again in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Detroit Lions on Sunday with T.J. Hockenson (knee) out. The 29-year-old had season-highs in catches (five) and receiving yards (58) while drawing six targets. His 58 receiving yards finished second on the team behind […]

K.J. Osborn Quiet To End The Season

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn was quiet in the final game of the regular season in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Detroit Lions, catching just two passes for nine yards on his four targets. It was an improvement over his zero-target game in Week 17, but it was still a weak performance for the […]

Pete Carroll Plans To Return In 2024

Despite speculation that he might retire following the conclusion of the 2023 season on Sunday, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that he plans to return in 2024 for his age-73 season. "I'm not won out. I'm not tired," Carroll said. The Seahawks pulled out a 21-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week […]