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 […]

Chiefs Restructure Patrick Mahomes' Contract

The Kansas City Chiefs restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes' contract on Wednesday by converting $12 million of his 2023 roster bonus into a signing bonus to create $9.6 million in salary cap space this year, according to a source. It will give the reigning Super Bowl champions more flexibility in free agency. The Chiefs lost receiver […]

Patriots Scoop Up James Robinson On Two-Year Deal

The New England Patriots are signing free-agent running back James Robinson to a two-year deal worth up to $8 million on Wednesday, according to a source. Robinson became a free agent this offseason when the New York Jets decided not to tender him a contract for the 2023 season. The Jets acquired Robinson in a […]

Patriots Have Called About DeAndre Hopkins, Jerry Jeudy

The New England Patriots have called about Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and Denver Broncos receiver Jerry Jeudy, according to sources. The Patriots also attended free-agent receiver Odell Beckham Jr.'s workout last week in Arizona. It remains to be seen if New England will go after any of these receivers after signing JuJu Smith-Schuster […]

Aaron Ashby Hoping To Return In Mid-May

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby (shoulder) is taking it slow after suffering a left shoulder injury that required a platelet-rich plasma injection, and he is hoping to make his season debut in mid-May. "It's a shoulder impingement, labral tear. That sounds really bad but everyone has these; it's just kind of how it affects you," […]

Garrett Mitchell's Return Pushed Back

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (hamstring) reported tightness in his right hamstring during the March 9 Cactus League game against the San Francisco Giants, and the Brewers thought he might return to spring action during the weekend of March 18-19. However, now they are aiming for Mitchell to return around March 21. Manager Craig Counsell […]

Matt Manning Could Benefit From Time In Triple-A

Even before this spring, Detroit Tigers right-hander Matt Manning's velocity had been wildly inconsistent. He was throwing in the upper-90s in the spring of 2020, but his fastball averaged 93.2 mph last year. Manning's slider can be really good when it's on, but his slider and changeup are almost never in sync on the same […]

Hernan Perez Agrees With Twins

Free-agent infielder/outfielder Hernan Perez reached an agreement with the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, according to sources. The deal is a minor-league pact. Perez will join the Twins in spring training once he's done playing for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. The 31-year-old utility man last saw action in the major leagues with the […]

Tony Gonsolin Resumes Throwing Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) is throwing out to 120 feet in spring training and is able to put some weight on his sprained left ankle, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, there is still no update on Gonsolin's timetable for a return to games. The 28-year-old isn't expected to be ready […]

Dodgers Not Concerned About Freddie Freeman

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he has "no concern at all" that first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring), who suffered a right hamstring injury while playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday, won't be ready for Opening Day. "We expect him to be in a game sooner rather than later," […]

Broncos Want A First-Rounder For Jerry Jeudy

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy's name has continued to come up in trade conversations this week, according to a source, but the Broncos' asking price on him has been at least a first-round pick. Denver might have trouble finding many takers for the former first-round pick at that cost, as he hasn't exactly lived […]

Ravens Involved In Free-Agent QB Market

The Baltimore Ravens, who face uncertainty around quarterback Lamar Jackson's future, have been involved in the free-agent QB market and looked into options such as Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett before they signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders, respectively, according to league sources. The Ravens appear to be looking for flexibility. The […]

Bills Sign Kyle Allen On Wednesday

The Buffalo Bills are signing former Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to a source. He has 19 career starts in the NFL and will now back up Josh Allen. The 27-year-old should be Josh's primary backup in his new home. He spent the 2022 season as a backup […]

Aaron Rodgers Won't Command Multiple First-Rounders?

Contrary to a previous report, the Green Bay Packers are not looking for multiple first-round picks for quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The Packers and New York Jets continue to negotiate on a Rodgers trade, but nothing has been agreed on yet, according to sources. The Athletic's Matt Schneidman also reported on Wednesday that Rodgers hasn't told […]

Panthers Don't Use Tender On P.J. Walker

As expected, the Carolina Panthers will not place a tender on restricted free-agent quarterback P.J. Walker, according to a league source. Walker will hit the open market, but there's a chance he's brought back at a lower price. The Panthers signed veteran QB Andy Dalton on Tuesday and are fully expected to take their future […]

Ravens Plan To Tender Tyler Huntley

The Baltimore Ravens will use the low restricted free-agent tender (right of first refusal) on quarterback Tyler Huntley, according to a source. Huntley was viewed as the most likely of the team's six restricted free agents to get a tender this offseason. The Ravens will have the right to match any offer sheet that Huntley […]

Saints, Jamaal Williams Agree To Three-Year Deal

The New Orleans Saints and former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams agreed to a three-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Williams led the NFL with 17 rushing touchdowns last year in Detroit, adding his first 1,000-yard season on a career-high 262 carries. He also […]

Jacoby Brissett Expected To Sign With Commanders

Free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett is expected to sign with the Washington Commanders, according to sources. Brissett spent last season as the fill-in starter for the Cleveland Browns until Deshaun Watson returned from a lengthy suspension. In 16 games played (11 starts), he threw for 2,608 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions on 369 pass attempts. […]

Cowboys Officially Release Ezekiel Elliott

The Dallas Cowboys and running back Ezekiel Elliott officially parted ways on Wednesday and he will now be a free agent, according to a source. It was reported on Wednesday morning that the move was expected, and now it's official after the two sides couldn't come to an agreement on a contract restructure. It's not […]

Alex Lange Likely The Tigers' Closer

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange got roughed up in his Grapefruit League outing on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox, but he has looked really sharp at other points this spring. His curveball is one of the best swing-and-miss pitches in baseball and he has everything you want in a closer's demeanor. Trey Wingenter […]

Rays Add Trevor Kelley To 40-Man Roster

The Tampa Bay Rays selected right-hander Trevor Kelley to their 40-man roster on Wednesday and placed right-hander Andrew Kittredge (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Kittredge is recovering from Tommy John surgery and will miss at least the first half of the season. Kelley could still begin the 2023 regular season […]

Kyle Finnegan Expected To Open The Year As The Closer

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan is expected to be the team's primary closer entering the 2023 campaign with both Sean Doolittle and Tanner Rainey not expected to be ready for Opening Day. Finnegan's 11 saves were second on the team to Rainey's 12 last year. The 31-year-old finished the season with a 3.51 ERA, […]

Freddie Freeman Out Of WBC Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (hamstring) is officially out of Team Canada's lineup in the World Baseball Classic against Team Mexico on Wednesday, as expected. "He's out of this tournament for now. The Dodgers decided that. He's over in camp right now getting looked at by the doctors and training staff," Canada manager […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Could Rejoin Team Dominican Republic

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) said he's open to rejoining Team Dominican Republic for the World Baseball Classic now that he's past his knee injury. Guerrero said a decision will be made after a conversation with Toronto's manager and general manager. The 23-year-old returned to the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday […]

Max Scherzer To Start On Opening Day Against Miami

The New York Mets are planning to start right-hander Max Scherzer on Opening Day against the Miami Marlins on March 30 and Justin Verlander in the home opener on April 6. Scherzer is more injury-prone than ever before in his career and will turn 39 this July, but when healthy, he's still one of the […]