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 […]

Brad Idzik To Serve As Panthers Offensive Coordinator

The Carolina Panthers are hiring Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers coach Brad Idzik as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources. Idzik followed new Panthers head coach Dave Canales from the Seattle Seahawks to the Buccaneers and will again follow him to the Panthers, but Canales will be calling the offensive plays in 2024. The […]

Giants Reiterate That Daniel Jones Is Their Starter

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen reiterated on Tuesday that the plan is for quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) to be the starter entering training camp this summer. However, Schoen didn't rule out the team drafting another quarterback this year -- they have the sixth overall pick in the first round. The Giants signed Jones […]

Corey Seager Undergoes Sports-Hernia Surgery

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hernia) underwent surgery on Tuesday for a sports hernia. The Rangers are hopeful he'll be ready for Opening Day. Seager's injury first occurred in the playoffs and the initial thought was rest was the best remedy, but the injury didn't improve, making surgery the best option over managing during the […]

Wander Franco Due Back In Court Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco will be back in a courtroom on Feb. 8, according to court officials in the Dominican Republic, this time to be present as a judge interviews the teenage girl at the center of the sexual-abuse probe that has indefinitely put Franco's baseball career on hold. Franco is accused of […]

Collin Snider Designated For Assignment

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-hander Collin Snider for assignment on Tuesday to make room on the 40-man roster for recently signed outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson. The D-backs picked Snider up off waivers from the Kansas City Royals last month, but the 28-year-old could be on the move again. He made his major-league debut in 2022 […]

Nationals Invite Dylan Crews To Spring Training

The Washington Nationals announced on Tuesday that they have invited outfield prospect Dylan Crews, among others, to major-league spring training this year. Outfielder James Wood and third baseman Brady House are among some of the team's other interesting prospects that will be invited to camp. Crews was the second overall pick in last year's draft […]

Mariners Acquire Samad Taylor From Royals

The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. With the move, Seattle's 40-man roster is now full. The 25-year-old will now head to the Mariners after being traded for the third time in his career. He made […]

Bills Promote Bobby Babich To Defensive Coordinator

The Buffalo Bills have promoted linebackers coach Bobby Babich to be their new defensive coordinator on Tuesday, according to sources. Babich worked his way up in Buffalo since 2017 and now lands a prime gig for head coach Sean McDermott. He will inherit a defense that was pretty solid in 2023, considering how banged up […]

Ben Johnson To Stay With Lions

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has informed the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders that he's staying in Detroit for 2024, according to sources. Johnson is still only 37 years old and will be a hot head-coaching candidate again next cycle. He is choosing to run it back with the Lions for another shot at […]

Ravens Sign Nine To Futures Deals

The Baltimore Ravens signed running back Owen Wright, wide receiver Sean Ryan, tight end Scotty Washington, offensive linemen TyKeem Doss and Tashawn Manning, inside linebacker Josh Ross, defensive linemen Rayshad Nichols and Bravvion Roy and defensive back Christian Matthew to Reserve/Futures deals on Tuesday. All nine players finished the 2023 season on Baltimore's practice squad. […]

Ambry Thomas Dealing With Ankle Injury

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (ankle) came out of Sunday's NFC Championship win over the Detroit Lions with an ankle injury and is being considered day-to-day for now, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Thomas will now have two weeks to heal up before Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, against the Kansas […]

Greg Lewis To Interview For Saints Offensive-Coordinator Job

Baltimore Ravens wide receivers coach Greg Lewis will interview on Tuesday for the New Orleans Saints' offensive-coordinator job, according to a source. Lewis, who was a former NFL receiver himself, won two Super Bowls on head coach Andy Reid's staff with the Kansas City Chiefs before joining the Ravens in 2023. The Saints dismissed Pete […]

Packers Request Permission To Speak With Dennard Wilson

The Green Bay Packers requested permission to speak with Baltimore Ravens secondary coach Dennard Wilson for their vacant defensive-coordinator job, according to a source. Wilson is also interviewing for the same position with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, and the Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants have also spoken with him as well. The […]

Broncos Expected To Hire Pete Carmichael

The Denver Broncos and head coach Sean Payton are expected to hire former New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael to an unspecified role on the offensive staff alongside offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi, another former Saints coach. Carmichael was fired by the Saints after the 2023 season following 15 years as their offensive coordinator. The […]

Steelers Expected To Hire Arthur Smith As Offensive Coordinator

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to hire former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator, according to sources. Smith had a top running game as the Tennessee Titans' offensive coordinator before becoming the Falcons' head coach three years ago. He'll now be coaching Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren and company in Pittsburgh. Smith […]

Colt Keith To Play Second Base In 2024

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said the team won't shut the door on prospect Colt Keith playing third base in the future, but he will play second base in 2024. "We think Colt can play second and third. We think he has the chance to be an average or better second baseman. […]

Brian Serven Outrighted To Triple-A

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted catcher Brian Serven to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday after he cleared waivers. Serven, a former fifth-round pick by the Colorado Rockies out of Arizona State, played in only 11 games with the Rockies in 2023, going 3-for-23 (.130) with a double and an RBI. The Blue Jays claimed him off […]

Jarlin Garcia Expected To Be Game-Ready By May

Free-agent left-hander Jarlin Garcia (biceps), who missed all of the 2023 season with a nerve issue in his biceps, recently resumed throwing. However, he won't be ready for the start of spring training but is expected to be game-ready by around May 1. Around six teams have shown interest in Garcia. The 31-year-old Dominican southpaw […]

Paul Skenes Invited To Spring Training

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes is one of a group of players that received non-roster invites to major-league spring training this year. In addition to Skenes, the Pirates also invited top prospects Termarr Johnson, Bubba Chandler, Jared Jones and Anthony Solometo. Skenes is the biggest name after Pittsburgh took him first overall in last […]

Marlins Looking At Adalberto Mondesi

The Miami Marlins are still searching for a shortstop, and free-agent infielder Adalberto Mondesi is one consideration. Mondesi had surgery to fix his ACL in April of 2022 and was unable to get back onto the field while with the Boston Red Sox in 2023. The 28-year-old switch-hitter has plenty of speed when healthy, but […]

Justin Turner Inks One-Year Deal With Blue Jays

Free-agent infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner signed a one-year deal with a $13 million base salary on Tuesday with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a source. The deal includes $1.5 million in roster and performance bonuses for the 2024 season. While Turner can play both third and first base, he's primarily expected to serve as […]

Anthony DeSclafani, Justin Topa Traded To Twins

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handers Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa, along with prospects Gabriel Gonzalez and right-hander Darren Bowen, in a four-player package from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for second baseman Jorge Polanco, according to sources. Cash is also believed to be involved in the deal. DeSclafani and outfielder Mitch Haniger were […]

Leslie Frazier To Interview With Dolphins This Week

Former Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator and NFL head coach Leslie Frazier will interview with the Miami Dolphins this week for their defensive-coordinator position, according to sources. The Dolphins' defensive-coordinator job opened up when the team parted ways with veteran Vic Fangio so that he could accept the same position with the Philadelphia Eagles so that […]

Chargers Targeting Joe Hortiz As Next General Manager

The Los Angeles Chargers are targeting Baltimore Ravens director of player personnel Joe Hortiz as their new general manager, according to sources. Hortiz will be paired with new head coach Jim Harbaugh in LA. The 48-year-old has been with the Ravens for the last 26 years, starting as a football personnel assistant and holding his […]

Falcons Name Jimmy Lake Their Defensive Coordinator

The Atlanta Falcons hired Jimmy Lake to be their next defensive coordinator, the team announced on Monday. Lake will reunite with new head coach Raheem Morris for the third time in his career. The two coaches first crossed paths in 2007 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, when Lake was Morris' assistant defensive backs coach. Lake […]

T.J. Hockenson Has Successful Knee Surgery

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson (knee) underwent successful surgery on Monday to fix his torn ACL. Hockenson tore both his ACL and MCL in a brutal hit to his right knee on Dec. 26 and missed the remainder of the regular season. With the injury coming so late in 2023, there's a chance the […]

George Kittle Considered Day-To-Day With Toe Injury

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (toe) is dealing with a toe issue and will be considered day-to-day as Super Bowl LVIII approaches in two weeks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Kittle was on the field often in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship, but he apparently picked up […]

Mariners Acquire Jorge Polanco From Twins

The Seattle Mariners acquired second baseman Jorge Polanco from the Minnesota Twins on Monday, according to sources. It's unclear what the Twins are receiving in return. The Twins exercised Polanco's $10.5 million club option for the 2024 season, even after he played in just 80 regular-season games due to ankle, knee and hamstring injuries. The […]

Cardinals Designate Moises Gomez For Assignment

The St. Louis Cardinals designated outfielder Moises Gomez for assignment on Monday to make room for first baseman/outfielder Alfonso Rivas on the 40-man roster after they claimed him off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. Gomez, a 25-year-old Venezuelan right-handed hitter, has yet to make his debut in the big leagues. In 131 games for […]