Joe Smith Announces His Retirement

Right-handed reliever Joe Smith announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday via Excel Baseball. Smith did not pitch at all in 2023 and had a 4.61 ERA (6.29 FIP) and 1.54 WHIP while walking nine and striking out 17 in only 27 1/3 relief innings with the Minnesota Twins in 2022. The 39-year-old veteran […]

Astros Acquire Trey Cabbage From Angels

The Houston Astros acquired infielder/outfielder Trey Cabbage from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Carlos Espinosa. The move comes after the Angels designated Cabbage for assignment last week. The 26-year-old left-handed hitter had a great year at Triple-A Salt Lake in 2023, hitting 30 home runs and stealing 32 bases, but […]

Dodgers Rework James Paxton's Deal Over Health Issue

The Los Angeles Dodgers lowered the guarantee in their agreement with left-hander James Paxton due to an unspecified health concern, according to sources. The one-year deal that was announced on Monday still has a maximum potential value of up to $13 million with performance and roster bonuses, but the Dodgers and Paxton's agent, Scott Boras, […]

Maxx Crosby Undergoes Hand Surgery

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby (hand) underwent hand surgery on Tuesday after recently having cleanup surgery on a knee injury that he dealt with during the 2023 season. The 26-year-old should be fully recovered from both surgeries in time for training camp this summer. Despite his nagging knee issue, Crosby played all […]

Zachary Orr A Possibility For Seahawks As Defensive Coordinator

Now that the Seattle Seahawks have hired former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald as their next head coach, Ravens inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr is a candidate to become Seattle's next defensive coordinator. Orr worked alongside MacDonald in Baltimore the last two seasons. The Packers are expected to hire Boston College head coach Jeff […]

Jeff Hafley Expected To Become Packers Defensive Coordinator

Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley is expected to become the new defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers, according to sources. Hafley went 22-26 in his four seasons and brought Boston College to Bowl eligibility in three of his four years at the helm. He has resisted NFL coaching opportunities in the past, but […]

Jets, Assistant GM Rex Hogan Part Ways

The New York Jets and assistant general manager Rex Hogan have mutually agreed to part ways, according to a league source. Hogan just finished his fifth season as the team's assistant GM after rejoining the Jets in 2019. He previously worked as New York's senior director of college scouting in 2015-16 and then went to […]

Nathaniel Hackett To Return As Jets Offensive Coordinator

New York Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett will return in 2024, although team and league sources say that head coach Robert Saleh has explored adding to the offensive staff and creating a more collaborative play-calling process that would reduce Hackett's role. It's a clear indication the team has lost confidence in his ability to run […]

Jerry Jones Thinks Dak Prescott Can Improve

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said at the Senior Bowl this week that he thinks there are things quarterback Dak Prescott needs to do better moving forward. "The big thing is, we all know there is room for improvement," Jones said. "The thing that I would emphasize more than anything is that Dak has room […]

George Kittle Picks Up DNP On Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (toe) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated practice report on Wednesday. Kittle came out of the NFC Championship win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday with a minor toe injury, and head coach Kyle Shanahan called him day-to-day on Monday. The Niners will likely give […]

Skyy Moore Limited On Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Skyy Moore (knee) was listed as limited on the team's estimated practice report for Wednesday. Moore remains on Injured Reserve and has not played since Week 15. He was designated to return from IR on Jan. 17 but has not been activated for any of the team's three playoff games. […]

Kadarius Toney Listed As Full Practice Participant

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (personal) was listed as a full participant for the team's walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Toney hasn't played since Week 15 due to ankle and hip injuries, but he voiced frustration after the AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday that he hasn't been injured. The 25-year-old […]

Isiah Pacheco Listed As DNP Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (ankle, toe) was listed as a non-participant on the team's estimated practice report for Wednesday. Pacheco sat out two practices last week but was active in the AFC Championship win over the Baltimore Ravens despite getting a questionable tag leading up to the contest. The 24-year-old second-year back […]

Wandy Peralta Agrees With Padres On Four-Year Deal

Free-agent left-hander Wandy Peralta and the San Diego Padres agreed to a four-year, $16.5 million deal on Wednesday that includes three opt-outs, according to sources. The deal is still pending a physical. Peralta got a bit lucky last year with the New York Yankees, posting a 2.83 ERA (5.05 FIP) and 1.22 WHIP with four […]

Seahawks To Interview Mike MacDonald For A Second Time

The Seattle Seahawks are bringing in Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald for a second interview on Wednesday for their head-coaching job, according to sources. The Seahawks met with the 36-year-old on Tuesday in Baltimore and will now go through the expanded process like they did with their other head-coaching candidates. MacDonald has been the […]

Eagles Still Have Interest In Bill Belichick

The Philadelphia Eagles could have hired former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick if things had gone south with head coach Nick Sirianni after the 2023 season, and if they fall apart again in 2024. "Probably the most interesting thing that I've heard, and again this is just Senior Bowl rumor mill, is that […]

Ryan Tannehill A Fit For Steelers?

ESPN's Brooke Pryor suggests that the Pittsburgh Steelers could opt to bring in Tennessee Titans impending free-agent quarterback Ryan Tannehill as a short-term fix at the position if they want to give Kenny Pickett more time to develop in 2024. It makes some sense given Tannehill's success in offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's system in Tennessee […]

Pat Freiermuth Could Benefit From New Offensive Coordinator

The addition of new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith bodes well for Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington. From 2021 to 2023 when Smith was the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, they ran the most plays with multiple tight ends on the field (1,549), while the Steelers ran only 844 plays with […]

Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren To Be Integral Part Of Offense

With the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their new offensive coordinator on Tuesday, it signals that they are committed to being a run-first team, which is good news for the fantasy stock of both running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren. Smith underwhelmed in three years in Atlanta, but […]

Joe Flacco Intends To Play In 2024

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco, who is a Comeback Player of the Year finalist, intends to play next season in the NFL. Flacco is an impending free agent and will most likely have to settle for a backup role. However, the 39-year-old proved that he can still lead an offense after taking over under center […]

Bears Hiring Thomas Brown As Pass-Game Coordinator

The Chicago Bears are hiring former Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Thomas Brown as their passing-game coordinator on Tuesday. Brown worked previously with new Bears offensive coordinator Shane Waldron when they were with the Los Angeles Rams as part of Sean McVay's coaching staff in 2020. Brown was also with the Rams in 2021 and 2022 […]

Aaron Hicks To Be Everyday Player For Angels

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Aaron Hicks said it's been communicated to him that he will be an everyday player in his first year with the club. Hicks said he expects to play all three outfield spots and designated hitter occasionally. Ideally, he'd see most of his playing time at DH due to the fact that […]

Titans Interview Brandon Lynch For Defensive-Coordinator Job

The Tennessee Titans completed an interview on Tuesday with Cleveland Browns cornerbacks coach Brandon Lynch for their vacant defensive-coordinator position, according to sources. Lynch helped the Browns become one of the top defensive units in the NFL during the 2023 season. In addition to Lynch, the Titans have also spoken with Baltimore Ravens defensive backs […]

Kareem Hunt Undergoes Sports-Hernia Surgery

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (hernia) recently had sports-hernia surgery to fix a ruptured adductor, according to sources. Hunt played in 15 games in his fifth year with the Browns in 2023, but he was listed on the injury report often with a groin injury and averaged a career-low 3.0 yards per carry on […]

Byron Murphy Jr. Won't Need Surgery

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (knee) said he suffered a Grade 3 MCL sprain on the third play of the Dec. 16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Murphy played through the injury in that game, but he didn't appear in another contest the rest of the season. The good news is that he doesn't […]

Seahawks Have Upcoming Decision On Geno Smith

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, 33, has two years left on the three-year, $75 million contract extension he signed last March after being named to the Pro Bowl and winning the league's Comeback Player of the Year award, but Seattle could move on from him this offseason with non-prohibitive salary cap penalties. They would incur […]

Brandon Staley Looking To Return To Rams?

Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley is scheduled to interview with the Los Angeles Rams on Wednesday for their defensive-coordinator job that was formerly held by Raheem Morris, according to sources. Despite his failures with the Chargers, Staley is a top defensive-coordinator candidate around the league and is generating considerable interest. Before he […]

Buccaneers Looking At Jerrod Johnson, Tanner Engstrand

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers held an in-person interview with Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson for their offensive-coordinator position on Tuesday and will also interview Detroit Lions passing-game coordinator Tanner Engstrand for the same position, according to a source. Engstrand interviewed last week with the New England Patriots for their offensive-coordinator position. Johnson is receiving […]

Bobby Slowik Agrees To New Deal With Texans

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik has agreed to a new deal in Houston within the last few days that will include a significant raise, according to sources. Slowik impressed multiple NFL teams during the interview process for a head-coaching job this cycle, but he'll remain with the Texans for at least another year. He'll […]

Dan Quinn Interviews For Commanders Head-Coaching Position

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn interviewed on Tuesday with the Washington Commanders for their head-coaching position for the second time, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Quinn is a finalist for the same job with the Seattle Seahawks as well, but he could be Washington's favorite for their vacant head-coaching position […]