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 […]

Cade Cavalli Needs Tommy John Surgery

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli (elbow) has a Grade 3 sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament and will require Tommy John surgery, according to general manager Mike Rizzo. It will keep Cavalli out for all of the 2023 season, and he might not be ready for the start of next season either. The 24-year-old […]

Cowboys Restructure Tyron Smith's Contract

The Dallas Cowboys announced on Wednesday that they restructured left tackle Tyron Smith's contract, converting some of his $13.6 million scheduled compensation in 2023 to incentives while also lowering his $17.605 million salary cap number this year. Some people believed that the Cowboys might cut Smith this offseason to save $9.6 million against the cap, […]

Broncos Have Interest In C.J. Gardner-Johnson

The Denver Broncos are among the teams with interest in Philadelphia Eagles free-agent defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson, according to a league source. Gardner-Johnson produced a career-high 67 tackles (61 solo), one sack, five tackles for loss, a career-high six interceptions and eight passes defensed in 12 starts in 2022 in his first year with the […]

Denzel Perryman To Visit With Texans Thursday

Former Las Vegas Raiders standout linebacker Denzel Perryman is visiting with the Houston Texans on Thursday, according to a source. Perryman has played the last two seasons with the Raiders, making his first Pro Bowl with the team in 2021 when he had a career-high 154 tackles (102 solo), five tackles for loss, a forced […]

Texans Plan To Release Mario Addison

The Houston Texans plan to release veteran defensive end Mario Addison one year after signing him to a two-year, $7.7 million deal, according to a source. However, the door isn't closed on a potential return. This is simply a salary cap-related move for the Texans. The 35-year-old was due to make $3 million this year, […]

Dolphins Bring Back Nik Needham On One-Year Deal

The Miami Dolphins agreed to re-sign cornerback Nik Needham on a one-year deal worth just under $2 million on Wednesday, according to a source. Needham will stay in Miami, where he has played since signing as an undrafted free agent in 2019. The 26-year-old played in a career-low six games (five starts) last year after […]

Browns Sign Defensive Tackle Maurice Hurst

The Cleveland Browns signed free-agent defensive tackle Maurice Hurst to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Hurst played in only two games in his lone season for the San Francisco 49ers in 2021 due to a torn biceps and didn't play at all in the NFL last year. The 27-year-old was originally […]

Solomon Thomas Re-Signs One-Year Deal With Jets

Veteran defensive lineman Solomon Thomas re-signed a one-year deal worth up to $3.9 million on Wednesday to return to the New York Jets, according to a source. The San Francisco 49ers' former first-round pick (third overall) in 2017 will return for a second season with Gang Green after posting 26 tackles (13 solo), half a […]

Morgan Fox Returns To The Bolts

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox re-signed an undisclosed two-year deal on Wednesday, according to his agent David Canter. The Chargers decided to bring Fox back after he posted career-highs in tackles (38), solo tackles (24) and sacks (6.5) while adding eight tackles for loss and 11 QB hits in 17 games (12 starts) […]

Panthers Agree With DeShawn Williams Wednesday

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with former Denver Broncos defensive tackle DeShawn Williams on Wednesday night. He will follow defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero from Denver to Carolina. The 30-year-old made 15 starts for the Broncos last year and racked up 37 tackles (21 solo), a career-high 4.5 sacks, four tackles […]

49ers Agree With Isaiah Oliver

The San Francisco 49ers agreed to terms on an undisclosed two-year deal with free-agent cornerback Isaiah Oliver on Wednesday, according to a source. The second-round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2018 will head to the Bay Area after spending the last five years in Atlanta. Oliver was limited to 16 games in the last […]

Orlando Brown Jr. Finalizing Four-Year Deal With Bengals

Four-time Pro Bowl left tackle and Super Bowl champion Orlando Brown Jr. is finalizing a four-year, $64.092 million front-loaded deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday night that includes over a $31 million signing bonus, which is the largest ever for an offensive lineman. The Kansas City Chiefs surprisingly let Brown walk in free agency […]

P.J. Walker Reaches Agreement With Bears

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker reached an agreement on an undisclosed deal on Wednesday night with the Chicago Bears, according to a source. Walker will now become the likely backup to starter Justin Fields in 2023. The Bears also have Trevor Siemian on the roster, so Siemian and Walker could compete for the backup […]

Darius Slay Expected To Stay With Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles never officially released cornerback Darius Slay on Wednesday, and now one source said that the Pro Bowl cornerback is "expected to stay with the Eagles. It's not final, but that's the way it is looking right now." The two sides are likely working on a new deal that will also help the […]

Mark Melancon Likely To Miss Start Of Season

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Mark Melancon (shoulder) is dealing with a shoulder injury and appears likely to miss the start of the 2023 regular season. The extent of Melancon's injury is unclear, according to general manager Mike Hazen. Although we don't know exactly what is wrong with the 37-year-old pitcher, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him […]

DeShon Elliott Signs With Dolphins Wednesday

Former Detroit Lions defensive back DeShon Elliott signed an undisclosed deal with the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday, according to a source. Elliott has started 35 games at safety for the Baltimore Ravens and Lions in the last four seasons. He'll add quality depth with Brandon Jones (knee) recovering from a torn ACL and Eric Rowe […]

49ers Reach Agreement With Clelin Ferrell

The San Francisco 49ers reached an agreement on an undisclosed one-year deal with former Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick Clelin Ferrell on Wednesday, according to a source. Ferrell was the fourth overall pick back in 2019 out of Clemson, and he spent four seasons with the Raiders before moving on. The 25-year-old was a massive […]

Lavonte David Returns To Bucs On One-Year Deal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David said that he re-signed with the team on an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. David will return to Tampa for his 12th season after the Bucs originally selected him in the second round in 2012 out of Nebraska. The 33-year-old veteran has been a tackling machine in his career […]

Jordan Poyer Expected To Return To Buffalo

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer is expected to re-sign with the team, according to sources. Poyer took a quick peek at the free-agent market but decided to return to the team that he has spent the last six years with. He was a first-team All-Pro in 2021 and made his first Pro Bowl in 2022 […]

Taven Bryan Chooses The Colts In Free Agency

Former Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Taven Bryan reached an agreement on a one-year deal worth $4.5 million with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, according to a source. Bryan was originally the 29th overall pick in the first round in 2018 by the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he spent the first four seasons of his NFL career […]

Texans Sign Sheldon Rankins To One-Year Deal

The Houston Texans signed free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins to a one-year, $10.5 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source. New head coach DeMeco Ryans secures a big piece for his new defensive front in Houston. Rankins, a former first-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2016, spent the last two years with […]

Giants Connected To DJ Chark, Mecole Hardman?

The New York Giants could be connected to free-agent wide receivers DJ Chark and Mecole Hardman, according to sources. The Giants entered the offseason with a top priority of upgrading quarterback Daniel Jones' receiving weapons after signing the signal-caller to an extension. They already made a big splash by acquiring tight end Darren Waller from […]