Taylor Heinicke To Serve As Desmond Ridder's Backup

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke said that his mindset is to be "the best backup I can be to Desmond Ridder." The Falcons were clear that Heinicke would be the backup when they signed him in free agency this week. "They drafted (Ridder) high for a reason," Heinicke said. The 30-year-old Heinicke signed for two […]

DJ Chark Visiting With Panthers Friday

Free-agent wide receiver DJ Chark is visiting with the Carolina Panthers on Friday, according to a source. In the six games he saw five or more targets with the Detroit Lions last season, the former LSU standout averaged almost 70 yards per game with three touchdowns. Carolina is certainly in the receiver market after sending […]

Graham Glasgow Returning To Lions

Former Denver Broncos free-agent offensive guard Graham Glasgow is returning to the Detroit Lions on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million on Thursday, according to a source. Glasgow was Detroit's third-round pick back in 2016, and he spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the team until moving to Denver in […]

Patriots Visiting With Taylor Rapp Thursday

The New England Patriots are hosting Los Angeles Rams free-agent safety Taylor Rapp on a visit that begins on Thursday, according to a source. The versatile defender could land with the Patriots after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Rams. Rapp had 100 total tackles in his rookie season in 2019 and has […]

Nassir Adderley Announces His Retirement

Former Los Angeles Chargers safety Nassir Adderley officially announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday on his official Instagram page. The Chargers selected Adderley in the second round in 2019 out of Delaware, and he played in four seasons with the Bolts before hanging up his cleats. In his four years in LA, Adderley […]

Harrison Smith Restructures Contract To Remain In Minnesota

The Minnesota Vikings and safety Harrison Smith agreed to a restructured contract on Thursday for him to remain with the team, and he'll get $8 million in 2023 with $2 million available in incentives. Smith will return in 2023 for his 12th year with the Vikings. The six-time Pro Bowler finished last year with 85 […]

Bengals Bring Back Trent Taylor On One-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed punt returner/wide receiver Trent Taylor to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Taylor was third in the NFL in punt-return average and fourth in total punt-return yards in 2022. The 28-year-old wasn't much of a factor on offense, though, in the last two years for Cincinnati, catching […]

Dolphins Sign Braxton Berrios To One-Year Deal

The Miami Dolphins signed former New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a league source. Berrios played for the New England Patriots in 2018, the Jets from 2019-2022 and will now stay in the AFC East with the Dolphins. The 27-year-old will give Miami more receiving […]

Parris Campbell Signs With Giants

Free-agent wide receiver Parris Campbell signed an undisclosed deal with the New York Giants on Thursday, according to a source. The former Ohio State Buckeye is coming off a career-best 62-catch, 623-yard, three-touchdown season in 2022 with the Indianapolis Colts last year, also adding two rushing touchdowns. Campbell has been very injury-prone in his career […]

Seiya Suzuki Resumes Baseball Activities

Chicago Cubs manager David Ross said on Thursday that right fielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) has resumed playing light catch and non-contact swings. He will likely stay on that type of program for the rest of this week in spring training. The 28-year-old suffered a moderate left oblique strain late in February and is slated to […]

Garrett Whitlock Sharp In Spring Debut

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) looked good in his Grapefruit League debut on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, tossing two hitless and scoreless innings while walking one and striking out three. The 26-year-old is making the transition to a full-time starting role this year for Boston, but he has been behind the […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Has Double In Return To Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in his return to the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the team's 7-1 win. Guerrero missed around two weeks in camp due to some minor knee soreness, but he returned on Wednesday […]

Andres Munoz Pitching In B Game Thursday

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Andres Munoz (foot) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Friday, but he will first face the San Diego Padres in a B game on Thursday. Munoz has yet to pitch in a spring game after having surgery last October on his foot, but barring a setback once he […]

Yu Darvish May Not Make Opening Day Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish's two-inning relief outing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night may throw off his schedule to open the 2023 regular season, according to manager Bob Melvin. Depending on when Darvish pitches next, it could move him off the Opening Day start, or it might […]

Edwin Diaz Having Surgery On Knee, To Miss Eight Months

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) will undergo surgery on Thursday to fix a right patellar tendon injury, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Diaz will miss at least eight months most likely. It means that the 28-year-old All-Star closer will miss the entire 2023 season after getting injured while celebrating Team Puerto Rico's […]

Julian Love, Devin Bush Visiting With Seahawks

New York Giants free-agent safety Julian Love and Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent linebacker Devin Bush are visiting with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. Love is coming off his best season in 2022 in his fourth year with the Giants, collecting a career-high 124 tackles (79 solo), one sack, six tackles for loss, career-high two interceptions, five […]

Andrew Van Ginkel Visiting With Patriots

Free-agent linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel is visiting with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to a source. Van Ginkel had 47 tackles (24 solo), half a sack, four QB hits and an interception in 17 regular season games (five starts) in his fourth season for the Miami Dolphins in 2022. The 27-year-old is also […]

Steelers Cut Myles Jack Thursday

The Pittsburgh Steelers released linebacker Myles Jack on Thursday, according to a source. It comes on the heels of Jack's third straight season of 100-plus total tackles, as he finished his lone season with the team in 2022 with 104 tackles (61 solo) and three passes defensed in 15 games (13 starts). The 27-year-old limped […]

Steelers Restructure Minkah Fitzpatrick's Contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers restructured the contract of safety Minkah Fitzpatrick on Thursday, creating $10.065 million in salary cap space for the 2023 season. Fitzpatrick is one of the best defensive back options in IDP fantasy leagues. The 26-year-old is a five-time All-Pro and had 96 tackles (56 solo), a career- and league-high six interceptions (one […]

Elandon Roberts Signing Two-Year Deal With Steelers

Free-agent linebacker Elandon Roberts said he is signing an undisclosed two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday. Roberts is coming off a great season for the Miami Dolphins with a career-high 107 tackles (68 solo), career-high 4.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss and six QB hits in 17 regular season starts in his third […]

Ian Thomas Agrees To Take Pay Cut

Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas has agreed to take a pay cut, reducing his base pay to $3 million in 2023 and $3.65 million in 2024. The move creates an extra $2.875 million in salary cap space for this year. The Panthers have already agreed to terms with running back Miles Sanders and tight […]

Colts Looking Into Gardner Minshew

The Indianapolis Colts are looking into free-agent quarterback Gardner Minshew, according to sources. Minshew and new Colts head coach Shane Steichen were together with the Philadelphia Eagles the last two years, with Minshew making four starts. Indianapolis is looking for a new starting QB after releasing veteran Matt Ryan, and Minshew has started 24 NFL […]

Buccaneers Sign Chase Edmonds To One-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing former Denver Broncos running back Chase Edmonds to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Edmonds began last season with the Miami Dolphins before being traded to Denver midway through the season. In five games with the Broncos, he played a backup role and had only […]

Nathan Eovaldi Likely To Be On Pitch Count Early On

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (side) is likely to be on a pitch count early in the 2023 regular season, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Eovaldi is recovering from left-side tightness in spring training and will likely be limited to 75-80 pitches to open the regular season as the Rangers take a conservative approach […]

Hayden Wesneski Expected To Win Final Rotation Spot

Chicago Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski is considered the favorite to win the team's fifth rotation spot to open the regular season. Manager David Ross calls the "it factor" for what Wesneski has. Chicago acquired him from the New York Yankees in 2022 for Scott Effross. The 25-year-old stands at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds and could be […]

David Robertson, Brooks Raley Could Be In Mix For Saves

With New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) potentially suffering a season-ending right knee injury in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night, relievers David Robertson and Brooks Raley will likely become the team's primary options in save situations. Raley returned from the WBC with a hamstring injury, but the Mets expect him to be […]

Jacob deGrom Likely To Be On Pitch Count Early On

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (side) is likely to be on a pitch count to start the 2023 regular season. Nathan Eovaldi, who is also working his way through left side tightness in spring training, will probably be limited to around 75-80 pitches to begin the year as well. […]

Sergio Romo Signs Minor-League Deal With Giants

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a minor-league deal with free-agent relief pitcher Sergio Romo on Thursday that will include an invite to major-league spring training. If all goes according to plan, the Giants will work with Romo to build up his arm strength to appear in a couple exhibition games before calling it a […]

Kyle Wright To Make Spring Debut Next Week

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Kyle Wright (shoulder) threw two innings on the back fields at camp on Wednesday and will make the first of two Grapefruit League starts next week and then make his final tune-up against minor-leaguers after the Braves leave camp. He's currently lined up to make his 2023 debut against the St. […]

Mets Fear The Worst With Edwin Diaz

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) will have an MRI exam on his injured right knee on Thursday morning, but initial indications are that Diaz's injury is "bad," in the words of one source. People briefed on the situation fear that Diaz could be lost for a significant period, perhaps for the entire 2023 […]