Jaxon Smith-Njigba Won't Run At Combine

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (hamstring) confirmed that he will do everything at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday except run the 40-yard dash. Smith-Njigba is feeling 100 percent healthy, but it's only been two to three weeks, so he hasn't gotten as many repetitions with the 40-yard dash as he wants. He will […]

Bryce Young The Probable No. 1 Pick

University of Alabama quarterback Bryce Young will be measured at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday, but whatever his results end up being, he's still likely to be the probable No. 1 overall pick in April's draft. When asked about concerns about his size, Young said, "I've been this size, respectfully, my whole life. I […]

Randall Cobb Undergoes Ankle Surgery

Green Bay Packers veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) recently had surgery to clean out the back of his ankle to fix a persisting issue, according to sources. Cobb continues to weigh his future this offseason, but if he returns to play in 2023, he should be pain-free with his ankle. The 32-year-old will hit […]

Jalen Ramsey A Good Fit For Cowboys?

The Los Angeles Rams remain tight-lipped on the trade availability of cornerback Jalen Ramsey, but there's a rumor picking up steam around league circles that the Dallas Cowboys would be a good fit for his services. Pairing Ramsey with cornerback Trevon Diggs would give Dallas one of the best cornerback duos in the NFL. Dallas' […]

Brandin Cooks Not Close To Being Traded?

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks requested a trade last year, and the Texas were open to working with him to deal him, but nothing materialized. Cooks could still be moved this offseason, but it hasn't appeared that anything is imminent, according to a person involved in the matter who was not authorized to speak […]

Browns Could Restructure Deshaun Watson's Contract

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said this week that the team could restructure quarterback Deshaun Watson's contract this offseason. Watson signed a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million deal in 2022. If a restructure ends up happening, Cleveland would likely convert a portion of his $46 million base salary in 2023 into a signing bonus […]

Mac Jones Expected To Be Starter In 2023

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, the team's 2021 first-round pick, is still expected to be the team's starter in 2023. Multiple people involved in the situation who weren't authorized to speak publicly are calling it Jones' job to lose, but backup Bailey Zappe will have a chance to push Jones. Jones was second in […]

Cowboys Plan To Use Franchise Tag On Tony Pollard

The Dallas Cowboys will place the franchise tag on impending free-agent running back Tony Pollard if the two sides cannot work out a long-term deal by Tuesday's deadline to use the franchise tag, according to sources. The Cowboys have been clear that the tag is an option with Pollard and they aren't in the business […]

Giants, Daniel Jones Making Progress In Talks

There has been progress in recent days between the New York Giants and impending free-agent quarterback Daniel Jones on a contract extension, according to sources. Getting a deal done by Tuesday's deadline to use the franchise tag doesn't seem unreasonable. Jones had the best season of his young career in 2022 under head coach Brian […]

Jets Could Take A Quarterback In The Draft

It wouldn't be shocking if the New York Jets took a quarterback in this year's draft, according to sources. It's unlikely that they'd go that route in the first round, though, unless a potential franchise QB fell to them at pick No. 13. A more likely scenario would be them selecting a signal-caller on Day […]

Jets The Favorites For Derek Carr?

The New York Jets met for a second time with free-agent quarterback Derek Carr at the scouting combine this week. However, they are also willing to wait out Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' decision on whether he wants to continue his career. It's shaping up as the Packers, Jets or bust for Rodgers in […]

Raiders Plan To Use Franchise Tag On Josh Jacobs

The Las Vegas Raiders plan to place the franchise tag on impending free-agent running back Josh Jacobs if the two sides don't reach a contract extension by Tuesday's deadline, according to sources. Jacobs was the NFL's leading rusher in 2022 and is viewed as a big part of the team's future. The 25-year-old rushed for […]

James Paxton Tweaks His Hamstring

Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (hamstring) said that he tweaked his right hamstring in his Grapefruit League appearance against the Minnesota Twins on Friday. Paxton said he's unsure how much time he'll have to miss, but he'll see how he's feeling on Saturday and go from there. The 34-year-old southpaw […]

Ryan McMahon Likely To Move To 2B This Year

Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt said that the team will likely move infielder Ryan McMahon to second base with Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) potentially missing the entire 2023 season. Colorado will also look at Nolan Jones and Elehuris Montero at third base while keeping Kris Bryant in the outfield. Schmidt also didn't completely rule out […]

Jon Gray Scratched With Back Tightness

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (back) was scratched from his Cactus League start on Friday against the San Francisco Giants with back tightness. The Rangers starter for Friday's spring game is now left-hander Taylor Hearn. We're still early enough in spring training that Gray may not be in danger of missing Opening Day, but […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Departs Early With Sore Knee

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) left Friday's Grapefruit League game early with right knee discomfort. Guerrero singled early in the game and took second base on a throw to home, but his final steps into second base looked awkward. The Blue Jays will likely have an update on Guerrero after the […]

Nick Gordon Leaves Game Early With Injury

Minnesota Twins outfielder Nick Gordon (undisclosed) was slow to get up after tumbling to the ground during a throw to first base in the Grapefruit League game on Friday against the Boston Red Sox. He walked off the field gingerly with head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta. It's unclear exactly what Gordon's injury is, so check […]

James Paxton Leaves Early With Injury Friday

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (leg) left his Grapefruit League outing on Friday against the Minnesota Twins with two outs in the second inning and was seen flexing his leg. The good news is that the injury didn't appear to be serious, as he walked through the dugout and was giving teammates fist bumps. […]

Shane Baz Expected To Throw In 3-4 Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow) has joined the team in camp and has been progressing well from late-September Tommy John surgery. He expects to start throwing in three to four weeks. The 23-year-old has a bright future for the Rays, but fantasy managers can forget about him in redraft leagues for the 2023 […]

Yandy Diaz Likely Sidelined Into Next Week

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hip) is sidelined by a hip flexor injury and likely won't play in a Grapefruit League game until after next Wednesday's off day. Meanwhile, infielder Taylor Walls, who has been out with an oblique strain since before the start of spring training, is "progressing well," according to manager […]

Nick Senzel Hitting In Simulated Game Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) will take a big step on Friday when he hits in a simulated game on the back fields at camp, according to manager David Bell. Senzel has been behind in spring training after having toe surgery in the offseason. If he's unable to get into Cactus League games by […]

Corey Dickerson Has Been Hitting Second

Washington Nationals outfielder Corey Dickerson has hit in the two-hole in all three of his Grapefruit League games so far, and manager Dave Martinez has praised him as a "professional hitter." There's a chance the Nats keep the 33-year-old veteran near the top of the lineup when regular season games begin at the end of […]

A.J. Puk, Tanner Scott Throwing Off A Mound

Miami Marlins relief pitchers A.J. Puk (groin) and Tanner Scott (biceps) have resumed throwing off a mound in camp on Friday. Puk is dealing with left adductor tightness in spring training after being acquired in a trade from the Oakland Athletics, while Scott is dealing with a left biceps injury. The Marlins aren't naming a […]

Mike Yastrzemski Back In Action Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (knee) is back in the Cactus League lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies, starting in center field and batting leadoff. The Giants held Yastrzemski out of the spring lineup the last two days with some minor right knee soreness, but he's back in there for the weekend. In […]

Jorge Soler Could Hit Second This Year

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler hit second in the team's Grapefruit League game on Thursday against the Washington Nationals and went 2-for-3 with his first home run of the spring, and he could remain in the two-hole during the regular season. Soler mostly hit third last year for the Fish, but new manager Skip Schumaker […]

Jose Cisnero Day-To-Day With Illness

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Jose Cisnero (illness) is being listed as day-to-day in camp with a non-COVID illness. Cisnero also dealt with a neck injury earlier in spring training, so he's only made one Grapefruit League appearance to this point. The 33-year-old should be ready to go again in a day or two. He put […]

Michael Brantley Away From The Team

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) is currently away from the team in spring training while dealing with a family matter, according to a team spokesman. Brantley hasn't even made his Grapefruit League debut this spring after having shoulder surgery last August, and it remains to be seen when he'll actually get into a game […]

Ramon Laureano Back In Spring Lineup Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (groin) is back in the Cactus League lineup on Friday against the Kansas City Royals, starting in right field and batting third. Laureano missed two spring contests this week with groin tightness, but it obviously wasn't a very serious situation. Injuries have been an issue for the 28-year-old in the […]

Ryan McMahon Playing Second Base Friday

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon is starting at second base and batting fifth in the Cactus League game on Friday against the San Francisco Giants, with Elehuris Montero at the hot corner. This could be the plan if Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) is forced to have season-ending surgery after dislocating his shoulder in a game earlier […]

Ethan Salas Living Up To The Hype

San Diego Padres catcher Ethan Salas, a 16-year-old who signed the biggest deal ($5.6 million) in the international market as the top prospect, is already looking like a superstar on the back fields at spring training. "He's going to star for the Padres as a teenager and he'll be a 10-year All-Star," one scout predicted. […]