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Michael Conforto Playing The Outfield Thursday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) is playing the outfield in a Cactus League game on Thursday for the first time since 2021. He's officially starting in right field and batting leadoff against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Freddy Peralta. Conforto's shoulder rehab has gone well in spring training, so he'll be a real […]
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Samson Ebukam Could Cash In As A Free Agent
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent pass-rusher Samson Ebukam isn't a household name, but he's getting some buzz in early March and could earn somewhere in the double-digit millions per year on the free-agent market this offseason. He had five sacks with the Niners last year and played really well in an expanded role. The 27-year-old […]
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Cardinals Could Go After James Bradberry
The Arizona Cardinals could have interest in Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent cornerback James Bradberry this offseason. Bradberry was with new Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon in Philadelphia in 2022. However, the Cardinals are clearly in a rebuilding phase, so their spending plan in free agency this year remains a mystery. The 29-year-old had a crucial […]
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Harrison Smith Could Be Restructured
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith ($19.1 million salary cap hit in 2023) could be asked by the team to restructure his contract this offseason or take a pay cut. Smith is expected to remain with the organization in 2023, even if it's with a reworked salary. The biggest cap casualty for the Vikings could be […]
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Lions Interested In Trading For Jalen Ramsey?
The Los Angeles Rams could be trading cornerback Jalen Ramsey this offseason as they look to shed salary, and several teams are pegging the Detroit Lions as a viable option for his services. However, the Lions have been a build-through-the-draft team under general manager Brad Holmes, so their true intentions aren't known. If he's traded, […]
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Rams Want To Trade Matthew Stafford?
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is fully available to be traded this offseason, and the Rams would love to do it, Michael Lombardi said on The Pat McAfee Show. However, it will be hard for the Rams to trade him away because of the $57 million guaranteed on his contract. Despite what the Rams […]
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Raiders Re-Sign Ameer Abdullah
The Las Vegas Raiders re-signed running back Ameer Abdullah to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a league source. Abdullah caught 25 passes for 211 yards and one touchdown in 17 games (zero starts) in his first season with the Raiders in 2022. He carried the ball only four times for 20 yards. […]
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Lavonte David Expected To Test Free-Agent Market
Tampa Bay Buccaneers long-time great linebacker Lavonte David, who is coming off one of his most productive seasons, is expected to test the free-agent market this offseason, according to a source. A return to Tampa hasn't been ruled out, but it will be challenging to retain him given their salary cap situation this year. The […]
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Vikings Could Release Adam Thielen Soon
There's a real possibility that the Minnesota Vikings part ways with wide receiver Adam Thielen in the coming days, which would allow the two-time Pro Bowl wideout to become a free agent, according to sources. The two sides will talk in the coming days, but Thielen's time in Minnesota could soon be coming to an […]
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Clarke Schmidt, Domingo German Likely To Start In Rotation
With the injuries to New York Yankees starting pitchers Carlos Rodon (forearm) and Frankie Montas (shoulder), it's reasonable to assume that both Clarke Schmidt and Domingo German will start the 2023 season in the starting rotation. General manager Brian Cashman mentioned Deivi Garcia among those who could provide depth. Schmidt is the more attractive option […]
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Oswald Peraza Back In Grapefruit Lineup Thursday
New York Yankees shortstop prospect Oswald Peraza (leg) is back in the team's Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nick Pivetta, and he's starting at shortstop and batting seventh in the lineup. The 22-year-old injured his left leg last week and has been held out of the spring lineup […]
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Bryce Harper Unsure If He'll Play Outfield In 2023
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) said he misses playing right field but has no idea if he'll be able to play in the outfield in 2023 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. He'll know more about his timeline for a return after he has a physical on Thursday. Harper is just now reporting to spring […]
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Clayton Kershaw To Make Spring Debut Friday
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels. Although Kershaw has dealt with his share of injuries in recent seasons, he's been healthy in spring training, although the Dodgers haven't been in a hurry to get him into Cactus League games. The […]
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Tommy Kahnle, Lou Trivino To Begin On Injured List
New York Yankees relief pitchers Tommy Kahnle (biceps) and Lou Trivino (elbow) will begin the 2023 season on the injured list, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Kahnle is dealing with biceps tendinitis at camp, which is also something he dealt with in 2018. The 33-year-old right-hander could end up missing the first month of […]
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Yandy Diaz To Play First Base On Friday
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said corner infielder Yandy Diaz (hip) will play first base in a Grapefruit League game on Friday against the Atlanta Braves after missing some time in camp with a hip-flexor injury. The 31-year-old has missed almost a week of spring training action, but he'll be back in action this […]
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Likely To Face Live Pitching Friday
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) took some ground balls and hit again on Thursday, and he'll likely face live pitching on Friday and go from there. The good news is that he's feeling good, according to manager John Schneider. The Blue Jays are taking things slowly in camp with the 23-year-old […]
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Carlos Rodon Won't Start Season On Time
New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm) is dealing with a mild forearm strain and won't throw for the next seven to 10 days, according to general manager Brian Cashman. Rodon will not be ready for the start of the 2023 regular season and will begin on the injured list. It's not what the Yankees […]
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Panthers Restructure Taylor Moton's Contract
The Carolina Panthers restructured offensive tackle Taylor Moton's contract on Thursday to clear $11 million in 2023 salary cap space. Before the restructure, Moton was scheduled to count for more than $25 million on this year's salary cap. The 28-year-old former second-round pick in 2017 has spent all six of his NFL seasons with the […]
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Bradley Chubb Has Contract Restructured
The Miami Dolphins restructured the contract of defensive end Bradley Chubb on Thursday to clear up $14.656 million against the 2023 salary cap. Chubb made the Pro Bowl for the second time in his young career in 2022. The 26-year-old pass-rusher started the year with the Denver Broncos but was then traded to the Dolphins. […]
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Bengals Re-Sign Joe Bachie, Jalen Davis
The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed linebacker Joe Bachie and cornerback Jalen Davis to deals on Thursday, according to sources. Bachie will receive an undisclosed one-year deal instead of a restricted free-agent tender, and Davis receives an undisclosed two-year deal to return to Cincy. Neither player moves the needle at all for fantasy managers in IDP leagues, […]
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Jets Expected To Acquire Chuck Clark From Ravens
The New York Jets are expected to acquire safety Chuck Clark from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for late-round draft-pick compensation, according to sources. A starter for the Ravens since 2019, Clark will add veteran experience to an already strong Jets defense. The trade should become official when the new league year begins next week […]
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Jets To Release Braxton Berrios Next Week
The New York Jets will release wide receiver Braxton Berrios at the start of the new league year next week on March 15, according to a source. The two sides have discussed a restructure of his contract, but they were unable to reach an agreement. Berrios' release will save $5 million against his year's salary […]
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Chargers Restructure Keenan Allen, Mike Williams
The Los Angeles Chargers restructured the contracts of wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams on Thursday. They cleared $8.9 million in salary cap space for 2023 on Allen and $5.46 million with Williams. Allen has been mentioned as a cap casualty this offseason after playing in just 10 games in 2022 due to injuries. […]
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Jets Optimistic That They'll Land Aaron Rodgers
The New York Jets have optimism that they are on the brink of landing Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the wake of an extensive in-person meeting between the future Hall of Famer and the Jets' brass, according to sources close to the situation. It now comes down to what Rodgers wants to do. […]
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Lamar Jackson Not An Option For Commanders
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that the team isn't seeking another quarterback whose status or salary would automatically top Sam Howell's. Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, who received the non-exclusive franchise tag on Tuesday, is not coming to the Commanders. Jacoby Brissett and Andy Dalton are more realistic for Washington, with either likely […]
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Tristan Wirfs Could Be Moving To Left Side
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have discussed the possibility of moving All-Pro right tackle Tristan Wirfs to the left side in 2023. He would have to be comfortable with the move, but the early belief is that he's open to the possibility. It makes even more sense after the team just released left tackle Donovan Smith […]
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Jawaan Taylor Could Have Massive Market
Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent right tackle Jawaan Taylor could have a massive free-agent market, and some believe he could command up to $17-18 million per year. Pass-protecting right tackles are scarce, which is why the Jaguars are pushing hard to keep him around. Jacksonville already used the franchise tag on tight end Evan Engram, but […]
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Cowboys Working To Keep Tyron Smith
The Dallas Cowboys are working on a contract extension to bring eight-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Tyron Smith back for a 13th season, which could include a restructured contract, according to sources. Smith is due $13.6 million in 2023 in the final year of his deal. Some have predicting the Cowboys to potentially move on […]
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Bears Give Khari Blasingame A Two-Year Extension
The Chicago Bears and running back Khari Blasingame agreed to an undisclosed two-year contract extension on Wednesday. Blasingame spent the 2022 campaign with the Bears. He played in 16 games but didn't see a single carry and whiffed on his only target in the passing game on offense while serving as the team's fullback. The […]
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Michael Massey Day-To-Day With Ankle Contusion
Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (ankle) is being listed as day-to-day after leaving Wednesday night's Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox with an ankle contusion. Massey fouled a ball off his foot and was removed from the game as a precaution. The 24-year-old should be just fine for Opening Day later […]
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