Panthers Release Damien Wilson

The Carolina Panthers released linebacker Damien Wilson on Friday after he fell out of the defensive plans last year. Wilson was signed to a two-year deal last offseason as the team was looking for a bigger and more physical inside linebacker. But the 29-year-old ended up playing only four defensive snaps in the final eight […]

Broncos Release Ronald Darby

The Denver Broncos released cornerback Ronald Darby on Friday, according to a source. Darby was scheduled to count $12.7 million against the 2023 salary cap. Darby played in just five games in 2022 in his second season in Denver before suffering a season-ending torn ACL. The 29-year-old will need to prove that he's fully healthy […]

Vikings Waive Cameron Dantzler On Friday

The Minnesota Vikings waived cornerback Cameron Dantzler on Friday. He finished his third season with the Vikings in 2022 and recorded 50 tackles (45 solo), three tackles for loss, five passes defensed, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 10 games played (nine starts). The former third-round pick in 2020 has posted 149 tackles […]

Cardinals Releasing Markus Golden

The Arizona Cardinals are releasing pass-rusher Markus Golden on Friday, according to a source. It comes after Golden had 11 sacks with the Cardinals in 2020. However, he fell back to Earth last season, finishing with only 2.5 sacks, 48 tackles (22 solo), seven tackles for loss and 20 QB hits in 17 games (14 […]

Saints Re-Sign J.T. Gray To Three-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints re-signed star special-teamer J.T. Gray to a three-year deal worth $9.6 million on Friday, according to source. He'll receive a $2.4 million signing bonus and $500,000 per year in playing-time bonuses. The contract maxes out at $11.1 million. The 27-year-old was a first-team All-Pro in 2021 and will remain New Orleans' […]

Buccaneers Restructure Vita Vea Friday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers restructured defensive tackle Vita Vea's contract on Friday to clear around $9 million in salary cap space for 2023, according to a source. Vea signed a four-year, $73 million contract extension with the team before last season, and he was scheduled to make $12.5 million in 2023. Tampa continues to adjust […]

Bears Acquire DJ Moore In Big Trade With Panthers

The Chicago Bears traded away the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft to the Carolina Panthers on Friday in exchange for the No. 9 overall pick, pick No. 61, a first-rounder in 2024, a second-rounder in 2025 and wide receiver DJ Moore, according to sources. It's a massive haul for the Bears in […]

Bears Trade No. 1 Pick To The Panthers

The Chicago Bears are trading the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft to the Carolina Panthers, according to sources. The Panthers are sending the Bears the No. 9 overall pick, pick No. 61, a first-rounder in 2024, a second-rounder in 2025 and wide receiver DJ Moore, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. What a […]

Rams To Release Leonard Floyd On Friday

The Los Angeles Rams are planning to release outside linebacker Leonard Floyd on Friday, according to a source. The move was expected as the Rams continue to shed salary in 2023. Floyd finished his third year with the Rams in 2022 with 59 tackles (31 solo), nine sacks, 10 tackles for loss, 22 QB hits […]

Chargers, Cowboys Reach Out To Bobby Wagner

The Los Angeles Chargers and Dallas Cowboys, among other teams, have reached out to free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner, according to sources. A return to the Seattle Seahawks cannot be ruled out, either, for the future first-ballot Hall of Famer. The Los Angeles Rams and Wagner mutually agreed to part ways after the 2022 season. The […]

Devin McCourty Calls It A Career

New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday on his official Instagram account. The Patriots originally selected McCourty in the first round in 2010 out of Rutgers, and he spent his entire 13-year career with the organization. He made two Pro Bowls (in 2010 and 2016) and will ride […]

Broncos Release Chase Edmonds

The Denver Broncos released running back Chase Edmonds on Friday, according to a source. Edmonds' release will save the Broncos $5.92 million against the 2023 salary cap. The 26-year-old started the 2022 season with the Miami Dolphins but joined the Broncos midway through the year. He finished with just 68 total carries for 245 yards […]

Brock Purdy Has Successful Elbow Surgery Friday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (elbow) had successful surgery on his right elbow on Friday, according to a source. The surgery was the anticipated UCL repair with an internal brace, so the expectation is that Purdy will begin throwing in three months and will build up his arm strength from there. It's good news […]

Dolphins To Pick Up Tua Tagovailoa's Fifth-Year Option

The Miami Dolphins have informed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa that they are picking up his fifth-year option, according to sources. Once it's officially exercised, he will be guaranteed $23.2 million for the 2024 season. It's another indication that the team is confident that Tagovailoa will be their franchise signal-caller for a long time. Miami has said […]

Ryan Pepiot, Michael Grove Could Open Season In Rotation

With Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) looking increasingly unlikely to be ready for Opening Day, his rotation spot would probably go to either Ryan Pepiot or Michael Grove. The team will take things slowly with Gonsolin after he sprained his left ankle in camp on Monday. It will be a great opportunity […]

X-Rays Negative On Yandy Diaz

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that X-rays on corner infielder Yandy Diaz's hand came back negative on Friday after he left the Grapefruit League game after his first at-bat when he was hit by a pitch on his hand/wrist. Diaz was returning from a hip-flexor injury on Friday before getting hurt again right […]

Cubs Send Brennen Davis, Pete Crow-Armstrong Down

The Chicago Cubs optioned outfielder Brennen Davis to Triple-A Iowa and sent center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong to minor-league camp on Friday as part of their roster cuts in spring training. Davis is healthy after dealing with back issues in 2022, but he and Crow-Armstrong will be given more time to work on their craft down […]

Tyler Nevin Sidelined Indefinitely With Oblique Strain

Detroit Tigers corner infielder Tyler Nevin (oblique) has been sidelined indefinitely at spring training with a left oblique strain. The 25-year-old will start baseball activities once his symptoms subside. The Tigers haven't revealed the grade of his strain or a timetable for his return, only announcing it as a "mild" strain. He has hit .211 […]

Matt Vierling Dealing With Knee Strain

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (knee) suffered a right knee strain in spring training earlier this week. Vierling will return to baseball activities over the weekend, but there isn't a concrete timetable for his return to Grapefruit League games. The 26-year-old seems unlikely to miss significant time this spring. He was officially diagnosed with a […]

Guardians Option Bo Naylor To Triple-A

The Cleveland Guardians informed catching prospect Bo Naylor that he has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus. The team's No. 4 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, is eventually ticketed to be Cleveland's catcher of the future, but the 23-year-old's time in the big leagues will have to wait. Mike Zunino will serve as the Guardians' primary backstop […]

Nick Senzel Could Make Spring Debut Next Week

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) could make his Cactus League debut in spring training as soon as early next week, according to manager David Bell. Senzel has undergone two surgeries for his fractured left big toe, but he's nearing game action as he prepares for the 2023 season. The 27-year-old's stock is still down […]

Yandy Diaz Leaves Early After Hit By Pitch

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (hip, hand, wrist) returned to the Grapefruit League lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves after dealing with a hip-flexor injury, but he left the game after his first at-bat after getting hit by a pitch on his hand/wrist area. It's a tough break for the 31-year-old, but […]

Dodgers To Take It Slow With Tony Gonsolin

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said "it's gonna be a slow process" for starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) coming off a sprained left ankle. It's safe to assume that Ryan Pepiot and Michael Grove are the first options if the Dodgers need spot starts in Gonsolin's rotation spot to begin the 2023 season. Gonsolin […]

Justin Turner Has A Shot To Be Ready For Opening Day

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said the team is "shooting" for Opening Day with third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (face). Turner was hit in the face by a pitch during Grapefruit League play and required stitches. He will not return to on-field workouts in camp until he has his stitches removed, which isn't expected […]

Garrett Mitchell Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (hamstring) was removed from Thursday's Cactus League game against the San Francisco Giants "for precautionary reasons with right hamstring tightness." There are no plans for Mitchell to undergo an MRI exam, though, and he's being listed as day-to-day. "I don't think you'll see him for a couple of days. I […]

Harrison Bader Diagnosed With Left Oblique Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) has been diagnosed with a left oblique strain in spring training. Manager Aaron Boone said he doesn't have a timeline for Bader yet, but it's safe to assume that he'll start the season on the injured list. Oblique strains can take up to a month to recover from, […]

Jacob deGrom To Throw Bullpen Saturday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday. If all goes well with the session, he will make his Cactus League debut on Monday. deGrom has worked his way back from left side soreness at the beginning of spring training, and barring another setback, he should be ready for […]

Michael Brantley May Not Be Ready For Opening Day

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley (shoulder, personal), who had shoulder surgery last August, may not be ready for the start of the 2023 regular season, according to general manager Dana Brown. Brantley has been away from the team in recent days while dealing with a personal matter. "It's going to be really close, to […]

Yordan Alvarez Begins Swinging In Cages

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) began swinging a bat in the batting cages on Friday at spring training. Alvarez suffered from inflammation in both of his hands last year and hadn't swung a bat to this point in camp because of more soreness in his left hand. But […]

Ranger Suarez Dealing With Forearm Tightness

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (forearm) said he felt some left forearm tightness in his outing against the Houston Astros while pitching for Team Venezuela on Wednesday, and he will rest for a few days. Suarez said he's not worried but wanted to get it checked out. There's a good chance the 27-year-old southpaw will […]