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 […]

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 […]