Tony Pollard Should Be Full Strength Before Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (ankle, leg) had surgery on his broken left fibula and high-ankle sprain on Tuesday that he suffered in the Divisional Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source. Pollard should be at full strength well before training camp. The fact that he's scheduled to be an […]

Devin Smeltzer Agrees To Deal With Marlins

Free-agent left-hander Devin Smeltzer agreed to a one-year split deal with the Miami Marlins on Tuesday. He will make $1 million if he's in the majors and will receive an invitation to major-league spring training, according to sources. The 27-year-old southpaw reliever had a 3.71 ERA (5.23 FIP), 1.22 WHIP and career-low 13.9 percent strikeout […]

Dodgers Sign Wander Suero To Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed free-agent right-hander Wander Suero to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. Suero didn't pitch at all in the majors in 2022 and spent the entire year pitching for Triple-A Salt Lake in the Los Angeles Angels organization, where he posted a 6.08 ERA, 1.86 WHIP, two saves, nine walks and 15 […]

Yolmer Sanchez Latches On With Braves

Free-agent infielder Yolmer Sanchez signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Sanchez, a 30-year-old switch-hitting infielder, played in just 17 major-league games in 2022 with the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets and hit a combined .108/.214/.108 with a .322 OPS, no home runs, two RBI and one run scored in […]

Phillies Bring Back Mark Appel

The Philadelphia Phillies re-signed right-hander Mark Appel to a minor-league deal on Tuesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. The 31-year-old made his MLB debut with the Phils in 2022 after being drafted first overall in 2013 by the Houston Astros out of Stanford. He didn't stick around long, though, and landed on […]

Marlins Not Certain To Sign Yuli Gurriel

Free-agent first baseman Yuli Gurriel isn't viewed as a certainty to sign with the Miami Marlins now after it was reported over the weekend that the two sides were progressing towards a deal, according to sources. Talks between the two sides have cooled in recent days, although that could change again. The Marlins have been […]

Mike Clevinger Under Investigation For Domestic Violence

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger is under investigation by MLB after allegations of domestic violence and child abuse. Olivia Finestead, the mother of Clevinger's 10-month-old daughter, detailed to investigators incidents of physical, verbal and emotional abuse, including an incident last June in which she said Clevinger choked her. There was another incident two […]

Jaguars, Evan Engram Mutually Interested In Reunion

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said that there is mutual interest in re-signing impending free-agent tight end Evan Engram this offseason. Engram played a full season for the first time in his career on a one-year deal with Jacksonville in 2022 and set career-highs in catches (73) and receiving yards (766) while scoring four […]

Alton Robinson Still Not At Full Speed

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Alton Robinson (knee), who was placed on Injured Reserve before the start of the 2022 season due to a knee injury suffered in the preseason, still isn't running at full speed, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Robinson remained on Injured Reserve all year, but the expectation was that he'd be ready […]

Panthers Sign Jacob Eason To Futures Deal

The Carolina Panthers signed quarterback Jacob Eason to a Reserve/Futures deal on Tuesday. Eason began the 2022 season with the Seattle Seahawks but was cut before the season and signed with the Panthers practice squad. He served as QB insurance for Carolina behind Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker in 2022 and got into […]

Jimmy Garoppolo To Have X-Rays Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) will have X-rays on his injured foot on Tuesday, and the head coach would be very surprised if Garoppolo made it back on the field this week. The Niners all along had been holding out hope that Jimmy G could make a […]

Packers Won't Trade Aaron Rodgers Within NFC

The Green Bay Packers could explore trading quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason, but they will not trade him within the NFC Conference. Rodgers is also considering retirement for the third straight season after missing the postseason following his three-year, $150 million contract extension. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer doesn't have a no-trade clause in […]

Red Sox Acquire Adalberto Mondesi From Royals

The Boston Red Sox acquired infielder Adalberto Mondesi and a player to be named later from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in exchange for pitcher Josh Taylor, according to a source. Mondesi could open the 2023 season as Boston's primary shortstop now, which would allow utility man Enrique Hernandez to shift over to second. […]

Charles Omenihu Arrested Monday Night

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu was arrested on Monday night after a woman reported that he pushed her to the ground. Police officers observed no physical injuries, but she complained of pain in her arm. Police were called to Omenihu's home in San Jose by a woman claiming to be the 25-year-old's girlfriend. […]

Ravens Interview James Urban, George Godsey

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has interviewed both quarterbacks coach James Urban and tight ends coach George Godsey for their opening at offensive coordinator. Urban has been Baltimore's QBs coach since 2018, and there would be clear continuity with Urban and quarterback Lamar Jackson. Before working with the Ravens, Urban was the Cincinnati Bengals […]

Panthers Interviewing Kellen Moore For Head Coach

The Carolina Panthers are interviewing Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore for their head-coaching opening on Tuesday, according to a source. Moore played three seasons with the Cowboys before becoming the quarterbacks coach in 2018 before moving to offensive coordinator the next year. He also interviewed for head-coaching jobs last offseason but wasn't hired. In […]

Texans To Interview Ejiro Evero, Mike Kafka Again

The Houston Texans will conduct second interviews with Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for their vacant head-coaching position. Evero has interviewed for all five head-coaching vacancies this offseason and has been impressive. The Texans have also interviewed Jonathan Gannon, DeMeco Ryans, Shane Steichen, Thomas Brown and […]

Mac Jones Excited About Addition Of Bill O'Brien

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, who regressed in his second NFL season in 2022, couldn't be happier that the team has chosen Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien to run the offense in 2023. The former Patriots play-caller is a perfect fit for Jones. According to sources close to Jones, he is "very" excited about […]

Dan Quinn Gets Second Interview With Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are flying in Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn on Tuesday night for a second interview for their head-coaching job, according to sources. Quinn is also a top candidate for the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts head-coaching positions. He went 43-42 in five-plus seasons as the Atlanta Falcons head coach and took […]

Jets A Potential Landing Spot For Aaron Rodgers?

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Saturday that there's a possibility the Green Bay Packers trade quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. Rodgers' salary cap numbers the next two seasons combined are $48.3 million, which is manageable, but the Packers will likely want at least two first-round picks in return. New York Jets owner Woody Johnson already […]

Bill O'Brien To Be Patriots Next Offensive Coordinator

Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien is returning to be the New England Patriots offensive coordinator. Quarterback Mac Jones has said that he wants to be coached hard, and O'Brien will come in and do that. The next step for New England is hiring an offensive line coach to help improve a unit that struggled in […]

Twins Acquire Michael Taylor From Royals

The Minnesota Twins acquired center fielder Michael Taylor from the Kansas City Royals on Monday, according to sources. It's unknown what the Royals received in return for Taylor. The 31-year-old veteran spent the last two years with the Royals, slashing .249/.304/.357 with a .661 OPS, 21 home runs, 97 RBI, 107 runs scored and 18 […]

A.J. Brown's Hip Injury Isn't Serious

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown (hip) injured his left leg-hip area during Saturday night's Divisional Round blowout victory over the division-rival New York Giants, but he told members of the team that he was fine afterword, according to a source close to the wideout. Because the Eagles were up 28-0 at halftime, Brown played […]

Josh Allen Not Expected To Need Surgery

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) said that they don't think surgery on his right elbow is necessary at this time. Allen said that rest and recovery will be important for it heading into the offseason. The 26-year-old's season came to a disappointing end on Sunday in the Divisional Round against the Cincinnati Bengals. He […]

Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell Expected To Play

San Francisco 49ers running backs Christian McCaffrey (calf) and Elijah Mitchell (groin) are both considered day-to-day with minor injuries after the Divisional Round win on Sunday over the Dallas Cowboys. Head coach Kyle Shanahan expects both McCaffrey and Mitchell to play this Sunday in the NFC Championship against the Philadelphia Eagles. CMC saved his fantasy […]

Vikings Interview Ryan Nielsen For Defensive Coordinator Job

The Minnesota Vikings interviewed New Orleans Saints co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen for their vacant defensive coordinator job on Monday. The Vikings are searching for a new defensive coordinator this offseason after firing Ed Donatell last week. Nielsen became the D-line coach for the Saints in 2017 and has been with the […]

Dolphins To Interview Anthony Campanile For DC Job

The Miami Dolphins are planning to interview linebackers coach Anthony Campanile for their vacant defensive coordinator position this week, according to a source. The former long-time college coach at the University of Michigan and Boston College has impressed the Dolphins. Miami is looking for a new defensive coordinator after firing Josh Boyer last week. Campanile […]

Cardinals To Interview Sean Payton On Thursday

The Arizona Cardinals will interview former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton for their head-coaching position on Thursday, according to a source. Payton didn't coach at all in the NFL in 2022 but is considering a return in 2023 and has drawn interest from the Cardinals, Houston Texans, Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. He's […]

Franchise Tag Is Realistic For Saquon Barkley

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was offered around $12 million per season on a new contract during the team's bye week, according to sources. However, general manager Joe Schoen said the two sides weren't close in value. Barkley said on Sunday that he didn't necessarily want to set the market, but he reportedly […]

Andy Reid Says Patrick Mahomes Is "Gonna Play"

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Monday that quarterback Patrick Mahomes (ankle) "worked hard on the treatment and is doing OK" after suffering a high-ankle sprain in the Divisional Round win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. When asked about Mahomes' status for the AFC Championship against the Cincinnati Bengals, Reid […]