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Will Dissly Could Be Ready For Training Camp
Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (knee) suffered a rare knee injury that cut his 2022 campaign short, but he avoided surgery and could be ready for the start of training camp this summer, according to head coach Pete Carroll. "He's doing really well and making progress," Carroll said. The 26-year-old finished his fifth year […]
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Chiefs Discussing Extension With Orlando Brown
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said that the team has been in discussions with left tackle Orlando Brown on a long-term contract extension. Brown played the 2023 season under the franchise tag and is likely to receive the tag for the second straight season by next Tuesday's deadline. However, there appears to be […]
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Buccaneers Expected To Release Cameron Brate
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to release tight end Cameron Brate in the coming days, according to a source. Brate has played nine seasons in Tampa and has a salary cap hit of around $5 million. He had a good run with the team in his nine seasons with 273 catches on 422 targets […]
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Jalen Carter Returns To Scouting Combine
University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter returned to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Thursday to finish his interviews, measurements and other activities, according to a source. Carter was arrested on Wednesday on charges of reckless driving and racing in connection with a crash that killed one of his teammates and a recruiting […]
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Aaron Rodgers' Contract Likely To Be Restructured If He Returns
If Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers decides to return to the team in 2023, the Packers will likely be looking to restructure his contract. The current dead-money salary cap charge if Rodgers were to be traded or retire is just over $40 million. However, if Rodgers plays in 2023 and then is traded or […]
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Giants Not Close To Deal With Daniel Jones
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said the team isn't close to reaching a long-term contract extension with impending free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones. "You're starting to feel the time crunch a little bit. I wish we were a little bit closer on a deal than what we are right now. But again, there's still […]
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Daniel Hudson Progressing, Alex Reyes Not Throwing Off Mound
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson (ankle, knee) tore his left ACL last June but was expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2023 season. However, he experienced right ankle tendinitis that set him back a few weeks. He's throwing bullpens in camp and is feeling healthy, but it's unclear if […]
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Royals Sign Jackie Bradley Jr. To Minor-League Deal
The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Bradley will be hoping to impress enough in spring training to win a spot on the Royals' Opening Day roster. He has fallen off a cliff offensively the last two seasons […]
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Cowboys To Run The Ball More In 2023?
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and previous offensive coordinator Kellen Moore had their differences in offensive philosophy, which is why the team parted ways with Moore after the 2022 season. "Kellen wants to light the scoreboard up. But I want to run the damn ball so I can rest my defense," McCarthy said. "I […]
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Jalen Carter Facing Two Misdemeanor Charges
University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter is being charged with two misdemeanors for reckless driving and racing in connection with a Jan. 15 fatal accident. NFL teams were not aware of Carter's involvement in this fatal crash until Wednesday morning, so there are now obviously character concerns surrounding him that come into play before […]
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Lions, Jamaal Williams Have Mutual Interest In Reunion
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said there is mutual interest between the team and impending free-agent running back Jamaal Williams in a reunion this offseason, and the two sides have had ongoing discussions. Williams will become an unrestricted free agent on March 15, and the Lions would like him back after he led the […]
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Aaron Judge Likely To Play Left Field Next Week
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge will play left field "soon." "Sometime, probably next week," Boone said. Judge, who broke the American League single-season home run record in 2022 with 62 home runs, is set to play some left field this year in the Bronx. The 30-year-old last played left […]
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Nestor Cortes To Throw Live BP Friday
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) said that he did pitcher's fielding practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hamstring strain and felt good. He will throw live batting practice on Friday and might get into a Grapefruit League game for the first time next week, likely on Wednesday. The 28-year-old […]
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Austin Slater Shut Down For A Week
San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (elbow), who was scratched from the team's Cactus League opener on Saturday and has yet to appear in a game, will be shut down for the next week before being re-evaluated, according to the team. Slater is dealing with right elbow neuritis. The 30-year-old's availability for Opening Day is […]
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Chris Taylor To Play SS 20-25 Percent Of The Time
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas will be the team's primary shortstop after the season-ending injury to Gavin Lux (knee), but the Dodgers are planning to rotate Chris Taylor in from the outfield to play the 6 about 20-25 percent of the time in 2023, according to manager Dave Roberts. Taylor played the position regularly […]
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Chris Sale To Make Next Appearance In Spring Game
Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (wrist) threw two innings of live batting practice on Wednesday, totaling 43 pitches. Manager Alex Cora said that Sale's next appearance would be in a Grapefruit League game, likely next week. The 33-year-old southpaw is fully healthy in camp, but the Red Sox have chosen to take it slowly […]
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Wil Myers Scratched With Back Stiffness
Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (back) was scratched from the Cactus League game on Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics due to lower back stiffness, according to the team. Alex McGarry will take over at first base for Myers. For now, consider the 32-year-old Myers to be day-to-day. Myers is in Cincinnati in 2023 after […]
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Jose Leclerc Dealing With Neck Tightness
Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young said that relief pitcher Jose Leclerc (neck) is dealing with some neck tightness in camp, and the staff is evaluating how it might affect his participation in this year's World Baseball Classic for Team Dominican Republic. Leclerc had a strong 2.83 ERA (3.72 FIP), 1.13 WHIP, seven saves and […]
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Nathan Eovaldi Dealing With Left Side Tightness
Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young said that starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (side) is dealing with "left side tightness" and will not make his next scheduled Cactus League start. It's similar to the injury that Jacob deGrom came into camp with, and the Rangers will play it safe with Eovaldi in the coming week. As […]
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Texans Will Add To Quarterback Position
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said the team plans to add to the quarterback position this offseason through free agency and the draft. "We have one quarterback on the roster. We have to add at that position and we'll do it thru free agency and the draft. We have to add two guys to […]
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Derek Carr Meets With Saints And Panthers
Free-agent quarterback Derek Carr met with the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, according to sources. Carr will meet with New York Jets brass on Wednesday, including owner Woody Johnson. According to The Athletic's Joe Person, Panthers head coach Frank Reich said Carr is still in his "prime" […]
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Rashod Bateman Doing Well In His Recovery
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) is "doing really well" in his recovery from a broken foot that ended his 2022 season early, according to general manager Eric DeCosta. "We got out ahead of it to a degree," said DeCosta. "Rashod and the club, we decided to do the surgery, and I think it […]
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Jared Goff Remains Lions' Starter
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said that quarterback Jared Goff remains the team's starter heading into the 2023 campaign. "We've had these open, transparent conversations. We're happy with Jared (Goff), he's our starter, but we need to add some pieces," Holmes said. The Lions could very well draft a quarterback in April, but Goff […]
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Dolphins Open To Re-Signing Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson Jr.
Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the team is open to re-signing impending free-agent running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr. this offseason, if possible. Grier also said he could look into drafting a running back in earlier rounds than he has in the past if a good one is available that head […]
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Dolphins Still Like Tua Tagovailoa Long Term
Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier admitted that there are some concerns about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's durability, but he also said "it's not something that's going to make us afraid to do something long term." Grier also raved about Tagovailoa's growth in 2022 and his work and bond with head coach Mike McDaniel. The Dolphins […]
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Chargers Planning To Keep Keenan Allen
Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said that "Keenan Allen isn't going anywhere." Telesco reiterated the point he made in January that it isn't tempting to part ways with Allen this offseason. There has been speculation that Allen could be a 2023 salary cap casualty because he's scheduled to have a $21.7 million cap […]
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Ravens Still Optimistic About Extending Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that he "continues to be optimistic" regarding a long-term contract extension for quarterback Lamar Jackson. The Ravens and Jackson continue to be involved in a standoff, and it's been reported that Jackson wants more than the $230 million guaranteed that the Cleveland Browns gave quarterback Deshaun Watson last […]
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George Valera Could Go For Imaging Tests
Cleveland Indians outfield prospect George Valera (wrist), who left Tuesday's Cactus League game after injuring his right wrist on a swing, will take a couple days off before potentially having an MRI exam on his wrist. It's the same wrist that he had surgery on his hamate bone, and manager Terry Francona said "it's hard […]
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Miguel Vargas Could Hit This Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said infielder Miguel Vargas (finger) could be "green-lighted" to swing in Cactus League games "hopefully" by this weekend. Vargas has been playing in spring games but hasn't been allowed to hit, but he said he has started hitting in the batting cages. The 23-year-old youngster is recovering from a […]
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German Marquez Throws Live BP Tuesday
Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez (hamstring) threw a two-inning live batting practice session on Tuesday, and his next action will be in a Cactus League game in a few days. Marquez is a bit behind the other pitchers in camp while dealing with left hamstring soreness, but he's coming along nicely now and will have […]
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