Texans Sign Damiere Byrd To Practice Squad

The Houston Texans signed free-agent veteran wide receiver Damiere Byrd to their practice squad on Wednesday. Byrd was released from the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad in late November after playing in just one game for the team in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, when he failed to catch either of his two targets while […]

Jason Kelce To Make Official Retirement Announcement "In The Future"

Philadelphia Eagles star center Jason Kelce said he'll make an official announcement about the status of his NFL career "in the future." Multiple reports suggested that Kelce planned to retire from the NFL following the Eagles' wild-card loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night after he completed his 13th season in the NFL. […]

John Schneider To Oversee All Football Operations

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider will have the final say on all personnel decisions moving forward now that former head coach Pete Carroll into an advisory role. Carroll said he "competed hard" to remain the coach for his 14th season, but the franchise wanted to move in a different direction. The veteran coach guided […]

Jim Irsay Found Unresponsive In His Home In December

A report from TMZ on Wednesday cited a police report from December that said officers responded to a call and found Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay unresponsive in his bed before giving him Narcan and calling the incident an "overdose" and "overdose/poisoning." Earlier this month, the Colts said that Irsay, who has battled drug and […]

Alex Van Pelt Out As Browns Offensive Coordinator

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said he's been relieved of his duties. "On to the next one. Proud of my time there," Van Pelt said. The Browns also fired running backs coach Stump Mitchell and didn't renew the contract of tight ends coach T.C. McCartney. Browns spokesperson said earlier on Wednesday that Van […]

Hye-seong Kim To Be Posted After 2024 Season

The Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced on Tuesday that they will post All-Star second baseman Hye-seong Kim for major-league clubs after the 2024 season, which will be his seventh in Korea. The soon-to-be 25-year-old infielder was named the top high-school hitter in South Korea in 2016 and was drafted by the […]

Blue Jays Claim Brian Serven Off Waivers From Cubs

The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that they claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. Serven is being passed around on waivers after the Cubs previously claimed him from the Colorado Rockies. The 28-year-old backstop played in just 11 games for the Rockies in 2023, going 3-for-23 (.130) with an RBI […]

Falcons Interview Jim Harbaugh For Head-Coach Job

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that they interviewed Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh for their head-coach opening. The meeting comes just a day after the Falcons interviewed former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick for the same position. The 60-year-old Harbaugh has been at Michigan since 2015 and just won the National Championship. […]

Giants Acquire Cooper Hummel From Mets

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfielder Cooper Hummel from the New York Mets on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. The Mets had claimed Hummel off waivers earlier in the offseason and then designated Hummel for assignment. Hummel played in only 10 major-league games for the Seattle Mariners in 2023 and went 2-for-23 (.087) with […]

Teoscar Hernandez To "Be An Everyday Guy"

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez will "be an everyday guy" in his first year with the team in 2024, according to general manager Brandon Gomes. The Dodgers added Hernandez on a one-year, $23.5 million deal this offseason following a disappointing 2023 campaign with the Seattle Mariners in which he slashed .258/.305/.435 with 26 hoe […]

Seahawks Request To Interview Bobby Slowik

The Seattle Seahawks put in a request to interview Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for their head-coaching job, according to a source. Slowik now has five head-coaching requests after impressing as a first-time play-caller with a rookie quarterback in 2023. He's also drawing interest from the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Titans and Washington […]

Chargers Complete Interview With Brian Callahan

The Los Angeles Chargers conducted a head-coaching interview with Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan on Tuesday. Callahan's interview was remote, as coaches on other teams are barred from in-person interviews until after the Divisional Round of the playoffs. He joined the Bengals in 2019 and helped head coach Zac Taylor build an offense that […]

Ben Johnson To Interview With Panthers, Commanders

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has head-coaching interviews with the Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders lined up for this Friday, according to sources. It will be a busy week for the coordinator, as he'll also be preparing to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this Sunday during the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Johnson […]

Devin Duvernay Practicing In Full, Tylan Wallace Out

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Devin Duvernay (back) was a full practice participant on Tuesday, while fellow wideout Tylan Wallace (knee) was listed as a DNP. Duvernay hasn't played since Week 14 and is still technically on Injured Reserve, although he could be activated before Saturday's Divisional Round game against the Houston Texans if he's able […]

Bills Release Leonard Fournette From Practice Squad

The Buffalo Bills released running back Leonard Fournette from their practice squad on Tuesday. The Bills signed Fournette for some extra RB depth late in the season, and he saw action in Weeks 16 and 18 but carried the ball just 12 times for 40 yards. With injuries mounting on the defensive side of the […]

Robert Woods, John Metchie III Limited Tuesday

Houston Texans wide receivers Robert Woods (hip) and John Metchie III (foot) were both listed as limited participants for Tuesday's practice session. Woods has been rested early during the week for most of the year and is expected to be available to play this Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round. He missed […]

Gabe Davis Considered Day-To-Day

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott considers wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) to be day-to-day heading into this Sunday's Divisional Round contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. Davis suffered a PCL sprain in the Week 18 win over the Miami Dolphins and was forced to sit out of the wild-card victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers […]

Christian Watson, Jayden Reed Limited Tuesday

Green Bay Packers wide receivers Christian Watson (hamstring) and Jayden Reed (chest) were both listed as limited on the team's estimated practice report on Tuesday. Watson made his return in Sunday's wild-card victory over the Dallas Cowboys after missing the final five games of the regular season. It was an unceremonious return, as he caught […]

Aaron Jones Puts In Another Limited Practice

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (finger, knee) continues to manage some injuries heading into the Divisional Round this weekend and was listed as limited on the team's estimated practice report on Tuesday. Jones has been managing injuries pretty much all year, but he's been at his best at the right time and is […]

AJ Dillon Still Not Practicing

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (neck, thumb) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report. Dillon has not practiced since he suffered a neck stinger in Week 17. He's going to need to get back to practice on Wednesday or Thursday to have a chance to play in Saturday's Divisional Round […]

George Kittle Practicing In Full

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (back) and wide receiver Danny Gray (shoulder) were both listed as full practice participants on Tuesday's report. The 49ers gave Kittle the Week 18 regular season finale off due to back spasms in what was a meaningless game, and it appears that the last two weeks off did […]

Torn ACL Confirmed For Tyler Higbee

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) suffered a torn ACL on a brutal low hit by Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph in Sunday's wild-card loss, according to a source after results of Higbee's MRI came back. He'll now face a big challenge to be ready for the start of next season. "I don't […]

Mike Tomlin Plans To Coach In 2024

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told players on Tuesday that the speculation about him stepping away is unfounded and he plans on coaching the team in 2024. The message to his players comes less than 24 hours after Tomlin abruptly ended his postgame news conference on Monday after the wild-card loss to the Buffalo […]

Jonathan Aranda Could See More DH Duties

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Jonathan Aranda could see additional playing time at designated hitter for the club in 2024 now that Luke Raley is in Seattle. Aranda doesn't play the outfield, but he's a left-handed hitter, and the Rays want to create an opportunity for Aranda to prove himself after he dominated Triple-A pitching […]

Taylor Walls "Unlikely" To Be Ready For Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays president of baseball operations Erik Neander said it's "unlikely" shortstop Taylor Walls (hip) will be ready for Opening Day after having right-hip surgery this offseason. The Rays don't know what will happen with Wander Franco, who remains under investigation in the Dominican Republic. Jose Caballero, who was acquired in a trade with […]

Nationals Hire Sean Doolittle As Pitching Strategist

The Washington Nationals hired former left-handed relief pitcher Sean Doolittle as a pitching strategist on Tuesday. The former two-time All-Star and World Series winner will serve as a liaison between the analytics department and pitching staff while also assisting the manager and pitching coach with strategy, mental preparation and mechanics for the team's pitching staff. […]

Rangers Acquire Daniel Duarte From Reds

The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Daniel Duarte from the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations. The Rangers now have 40 players on the major-league roster. Duarte's season ended early last year due to a shoulder injury, and it's unclear if he's going to be ready for spring training. The 27-year-old Mexican pitcher […]

Rangers Sign Jose Urena To Minors Deal

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent right-hander Jose Urena to a minor-league deal on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. The veteran hurler combined for 10 starts with the Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox in 2023, going 0-7 with a rough 6.45 ERA (7.28 FIP) and 1.61 WHIP with 22 walks and […]

Mariners Sign Joey Krehbiel To Minor-League Deal

The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent right-hander Joey Krehbiel to a minor-league deal on Tuesday that includes an invite to major-league spring training. Krehbiel has made 70 relief appearances over parts of four years in the big leagues with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles, posting a 3.65 ERA (4.74 FIP) and 1.19 […]

Felix Bautista Would Like To Return Late In 2024

Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Felix Bautista (elbow) said that his surgically repaired right elbow is feeling good and he's been rehabbing in Sarasota, Florida, at the team's spring training complex this offseason. Bautista's goal is to be ready for Opening Day in 2025, but if he's ahead of schedule and able to pitch late in […]