Seahawks Request Permission To Interview Tanner Engstrand

The Seattle Seahawks have requested permission to interview Detroit Lions passing-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for their vacant offensive-coordinator position, according to a source. Engstrand is also scheduled to meet with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the same position and interviewed for the New England Patriots' offensive-coordinator job last week before they hired Alex Van Pelt […]

Ron Rivera To Interview For Cowboys Defensive-Coordinator Position

Former Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera will interview with the Dallas Cowboys for their defensive-coordinator vacancy next week, according to a person with knowledge of the team's meetings. The Cowboys lost Dan Quinn, their defensive coordinator the last three seasons, as he was named the Commanders' next head coach on Thursday. Quinn took passing-game […]

Raiders Interviewed Chip Kelly For Offensive-Coordinator Role

The Las Vegas Raiders interviewed UCLA head coach Chip Kelly at least twice for their vacant offensive-coordinator job under head coach Antonio Pierce, according to sources. Kelly appeared to be open to a return to the NFL, but the Raiders and Pierce ultimately decided to go with former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury for […]

Marvin Lewis Returning To NFL With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have hired former Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis as assistant head coach on Thursday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The Raiders also announced on Thursday that they are expected to hire former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury as their new offensive coordinator. Having two former […]

Rams Promoting Chris Shula To Defensive Coordinator

The Los Angeles Rams are promoting pass-rush coordinator and linebackers coach Chris Shula to defensive coordinator, according to league sources. Shula will be taking over for Raheem Morris, who left the team after three seasons as their defensive coordinator to become the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Before the promotion, the Miami Dolphins […]

Commanders Expected To Hire Joe Whitt Jr. As Defensive Coordinator

The Washington Commanders are expected to hire highly regarded Dallas Cowboys defensive passing-game coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. as their new defensive coordinator, according to league sources. Dan Quinn, who served as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator the last three years, is bringing Whitt with him after being named the Commanders' next head coach on Thursday. Whitt […]

Quentin Johnston Thinks He Can Break Out In Year 2

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston, who disappointed in his first NFL season after being taken in the first-round out of TCU, believes he can break out in his sophomore season under new head coach Jim Harbaugh. Johnston struggled with drops (three) and finished 2023 with only 38 receptions for 431 yards and two […]

Saints, Michael Thomas Appear Headed For A Breakup

No final decision has been made regarding wide receiver Michael Thomas' future with the New Orleans Saints, but at this point the two sides appear to be headed for a breakup after eight seasons together. Thomas played in 10 games in 2023, his most in a single season since he sprained his ankle in Week […]

Orioles Acquiring Corbin Burnes From Brewers

The Baltimore Orioles are acquiring right-hander Corbin Burnes, the 2021 National League Cy Young winner, from the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in exchange for shortstop Joey Ortiz and left-hander DL Hall, according to sources. The move comes just a day after the Angelos family agreed to part with a controlling stake in the franchise. The […]

Saints Expected To Restructure Derek Carr's Contract

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is set to count $35.7 million against the salary cap in 2024, and his contract presents an opportunity for the team to create some more cap space by March 13, the start of the new league year. The Saints are expected to restructure Carr's contract by that date, which […]

Packers "Absolutely" Expect Aaron Jones Back In 2024

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he "absolutely" expects running back Aaron Jones to be back with the team next season. Jones is heading into the final year of the four-year, $48 million deal he signed in 2021. He injured his hamstring in Week 1 of the regular season and ended up missing […]

Raiders Expected To Hire Kliff Kingsbury As Offensive Coordinator

The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to hire former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury as their new offensive coordinator, according to league sources. In addition to Kingsbury, the Raiders added Marvin Lewis as an assistant head coach to Antonio Pierce. The addition of Kingsbury as the Raiders' offensive coordinator will now lead to rampant […]

Patriots Hire Alex Van Pelt As Offensive Coordinator

The New England Patriots hired former Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt as their new offensive coordinator on Thursday, according to sources. The former NFL quarterback and long-time respective assistant spent the last four seasons as the Browns' offensive coordinator but will now head to New England to run the team's offense in head […]

George Kittle Misses Another Practice

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (toe) sat out of a second straight practice on Thursday while dealing with a minor toe injury that he suffered in Sunday's NFC Championship win over the Detroit Lions. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Kittle would be considered day-to-day for the first week of practice preparation for the […]

Skyy Moore Stays Limited Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee), who is still on Injured Reserve and hasn't played in a game since Week 15, was limited in the team's practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Moore didn't practice at all last week before missing the AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens […]

Kadarius Toney Removed From Injury Report

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (personal) practiced in full for the second straight day on Thursday and was officially removed from the team's injury report leading up to the Super Bowl next weekend against the San Francisco 49ers. Toney has not played at all since Week 15 and has recently been listed on […]

Isiah Pacheco Returns To Practice As Limited Participant

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe) was listed as limited at practice on Thursday after he was a non-participant on the team's estimated report on Wednesday. Pacheco was listed as questionable to play in the AFC Championship against the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday but suited up and played 79 percent of the […]

Matt Vierling, Andy Ibanez, Zach McKinstry To Play Third Base

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said the team is planning for "optionality" at third base in 2024 between Matt Vierling, Andy Ibanez and Zach McKinstry. Prospect Colt Keith, who signed a long-term contract extension last weekend, will play second base and is expected to be an everyday contributor. The 27-year-old Vierling should be the primary […]

Packers Intend To Sign Jordan Love To Long-Term Extension

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that the team intends to sign quarterback Jordan Love to a long-term contract extension this offseason. Love had a successful first year as Green Bay's starter in 2023 and led the team to the Divisional Round of the playoffs after upsetting the Dallas Cowboys in the wild-card […]

Ravens Name Zach Orr Their New Defensive Coordinator

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Thursday that they have named linebackers coach Zach Orr as their new defensive coordinator. Orr will be replacing Mike MacDonald, who left the organization to become the next head coach for the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. The 31-year-old also played linebacker for the Ravens but had his playing career cut […]

Bill Belichick Was Considered For Commanders Head-Coaching Job

During the hiring process for the Washington Commanders -- they ended up hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their next head coach on Thursday -- former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was considered for the job, according to sources. The Commanders spoke with Belichick and he had support from some of […]

Commanders Hire Dan Quinn As Next Head Coach

The Washington Commanders hired Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their next head coach on Thursday, according to league sources. Quinn and Washington's new general manager Adam Peters are now the two men charged with leading the Commanders into the future. Quinn is replacing Ron Rivera, who was fired by new owner Josh Harris […]

Guardians Sign Tyler Zuber To Minor-League Deal

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent right-hander Tyler Zuber to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. Zuber made 54 appearances out of the Kansas City Royals' bullpen in 2020 and 2021 and spent last year in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization following shoulder surgery in 2022. The 28-year-old reliever […]

Joe Dunand Signs Minor-League Deal With Red Sox

Free-agent infielder Joe Dunand signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday. Dunand made his major-league debut in 2022 with the Miami Marlins but played in only three games and went 3-for-10 with a home run, double, RBI and two runs scored. He spent all of the 2023 season in the minors […]

Robert Gsellman Signs Minors Deal With Nationals

Free-agent right-hander Robert Gsellman signed a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. He'd make $900,000 if he's in the majors in 2024. Gsellman spent last year pitching in Japan, where he posted a 4.32 ERA and 1.52 WHIP in 139 2/3 innings pitched. In 2022 with the Chicago Cubs, he only pitched 15 […]

J.D. Martinez A Fit For The Twins?

The Minnesota Twins are looking to add a right-handed bat with the money they freed up by trading second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners earlier this week, and veteran free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez could be the right fit. Martinez's production slipped a bit rom his peak and last year's jump in strikeout […]

James Wood Could Make MLB Debut In 2024

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood could make his major-league debut for the team in 2024. Wood is listed as the No. 14 overall prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline. The Nationals acquired Wood in the Juan Soto trade back in 2022, and he's one of the top overall outfield prospects in the game after […]

Blue Jays Have No Plans To Move Alek Manoah

Teams have asked the Toronto Blue Jays about right-hander Alek Manoah's availability via trade, but sources say that the Blue Jays are telling clubs they have no plans to move him. Manoah has had a very good offseason of workouts and is fully expected to be in the team's starting rotation to begin the year […]

Mets, Others Waiting For Price To Drop On J.D. Martinez, Jorge Soler

It seems as though the New York Mets and other teams are waiting for the price tag to drop on free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez and outfielder/DH Jorge Soler this offseason. Soler can play some outfield, but he's not the greatest of defenders, so interested teams are most likely looking at both Soler and Martinez […]

Mets Close To Adding Jake Diekman

The New York Mets are close to an agreement with free-agent left-handed reliever Jake Diekman on Thursday, according to league sources. Diekman is an affordable lefty veteran who has had some success in the majors. The 37-year-old southpaw was great after joining the Tampa Bay Rays in May, posting a 2.18 ERA and 1.12 WHIP […]