Vladimir Gutierrez Suspended 80 Games

MLB announced that they have suspended Cincinnati Reds right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez for 80 games after he tested positive for Stanozolol, violating the Minor League Drug Prevention program. Gutierrez, 24, made 27 starts for the Reds in Triple-A last season and was tentatively expected to make his MLB debut at some point during the 2020 season. […]

Reds Sign First-Rounder Austin Hendrick

The Cincinnati Reds signed 2020 first-round draft pick Austin Hendrick to a $4 million contract on Friday. Hendrick was widely regarded as one of the top high school outfielders in the draft, prompting the Reds to use the No. 12 overall pick on the Mississippi State recruit. The lefty has plenty of power and is […]

Jarvis Landry's Hip Looking "Great"

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (hip) is "looking great," according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Landry had surgery on Feb. 4 to repair his hip, but his rehab has progressed well, according to all reports. Stefanski's words on Thursday further add optimism to Landry's availability when the 2020 season kicks off. The coach is […]

Baltimore Hasn't Discussed Signing Antonio Brown Lately

The Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks were mentioned as possible destinations for free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown recently. According to ESPN's Josina Anderson, however, the Ravens might not be as close to signing Brown as it appeared a few days ago. According to Anderson, Brown's name has come up in Baltimore but there have not […]

Ravens Not Worried About Finding Work For J.K. Dobbins

Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman recently stated that he is not worried about finding a way to keep all of the weapons in the team's backfield involved. The Ravens used a second-round pick to draft Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins in the draft in April, adding him to a crowded RB room that […]

Matt Skura Ahead Of Schedule

According to head coach John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens center Matt Skura (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a major knee injury suffered back on Nov. 25. Skura tore his ACL, MCL and PCL and dislocated his kneecap in Los Angeles. Skura's absence in the middle of Baltimore's offensive line was an issue […]

Kareem Hunt Wants To Sign Extension With Browns

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt told ESPN that he "learned" from an arrest in January where police found marijuana and an open bottle of vodka in his car. Hunt admitted to the police that he would fail a drug test for marijuana if given one at the time. He stated, "I would say that […]

Joe Burrow "As Advertised" During Virtual Meetings

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow has been "as advertised" during virtual sessions this offseason, according to head coach Zac Taylor. The Bengals made Burrow the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft and are pinning the future of the franchise on the prolific LSU passer. Taylor also recently told SI.com's Albert Breer that […]

Kareem Hunt Impressing As A Receiver

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt has impressed pass-game coordinator Chad O'Shea as a receiver in the past. O'Shea told reporters that Hunt has been doing some cross-training with the wide receivers in the team's virtual meetings this offseason. The coach also added that Hunt brings "great value" to the position. Hunt is expected to […]

Browns Still Have Interest In Jadeveon Clowney

According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Cleveland Browns have not given up hope in signing free-agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney. The team's pursuit of Clowney was thought to have taken a hit last month when ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Clowney did not want to play for the Browns. The possibility of Clowney coming […]

Ravens Release Jake Ryan After a Month

The Baltimore Ravens parted ways with linebacker Jake Ryan on Thursday just a little over a month after signing him as a free agent. Ryan was released with a non-football injury designation after signing a one-year deal with the team back on April 18. The release of the veteran indicates how confident the Ravens are […]

Mike Hilton Signs Contract Tender

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Mike Hilton signed his second-round contract tender on Thursday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Hilton headed into the offseason as a restricted free agent for the Steelers. He will now play for $3.27 million in 2020, but the two sides are reportedly still hopeful that they can reach a long-term contract […]

Lamar Jackson Looking To Change Playoff Fortunes

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is off to an excellent start to his NFL career. The third-year signal-caller already has an MVP award to his name after a dominant 2019 season which saw him toss 36 touchdowns and rush for seven more. The only blemish thus far on Jackson's amazing start to his career is […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Earns Praise From Offensive Coordinator

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt has been impressed by star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. this offseason. In a press conference with reporters on Wednesday, Van Pelt said that OBJ is "all in" and has been a "model guy" during the team's virtual offseason program. Drama tends to follow Beckham wherever he goes, […]

Cleveland OC Expects Bounce-Back From David Njoku

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt told reporters on Wednesday that he expects a big bounce-back season from tight end David Njoku in 2020. Van Pelt elaborated by stating that Njoku has been great during meetings in the team's virtual program this offseason. Njoku fell out of favor with former head coach Freddie Kitchens […]

James Conner Wants Steelers To Run The Ball Better

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner isn't worried about how many carries he gets heading into the 2020 season. Head coach Mike Tomlin has historically leaned heavily on a single back during his time in Pittsburgh but there have been some questions as to whether he will do so in 2020 considering Conner's injury history. […]

Justice Hill Expected To Make Second-Year Jump

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill played sparingly during his rookie season last year. Hill finished the year with just 66 touches after getting stuck behind Mark Ingram II and Gus Edwards. The Ravens added to their crowded running back room in the 2020 NFL draft when they used a second-round pick on J.K. Dobbins. […]

Ronnie Stanley Looking For Big Payday

Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley was among the top tackles in the league last season and he is looking to cash in on his recent success. Stanley told reporters, "I definitely want to get paid my value and what I feel I'm worth. That part of it is important. But, at the end of […]

Browns Have Been Aggressive In Pursuit Of Jadeveon Clowney

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Cleveland Browns have been the most aggressive team in their pursuit of free-agent edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney. The Browns apparently have the richest offer on the table for Clowney's services. While making an appearance on ESPN Cleveland's Next Level radio show, Schefter went on to state that he thinks […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Looking To Make Bigger Impact

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick made an immediate impact when the team acquired him from the Miami Dolphins after Week 2 of the 2019 season. With Fitzpatrick getting thrown into the fire without knowing his new team's playbook, the Steelers had to limit their defensive packages. Despite the limitations, Fitzpatrick managed just fine in […]

Lamar Jackson Hosting Teammates For Workouts

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is hosting teammates for informal workouts in Florida next week. Many of Jackson's teammates are expected to be there, including wide receivers Marquise Brown and Miles Boykin. While NFL teams were recently given permission to reopen their facilities, it is still closed to players and coaches. The Ravens were the […]

Joe Burrow Hoping To Achieve Rare Feat

The Cincinnati Bengals are hoping they selected a franchise building block when they used the No. 1 overall pick on LSU quarterback Joe Burrow in the NFL draft last month. While Burrow has plenty of potential and is likely to start the majority of the team's 16 games in 2020, instant success may be hard […]

Ben Roethlisberger's Arm Looks Strong

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger recently invited teammates JuJu Smith-Schuster, Ryan Switzer, and James Conner to catch passes from him at Quaker Valley High School near Heinz Field. According to Switzer, Roethlisberger's passes had plenty of zip on them. "You know, like when the ball cuts through the air and you can hear that 'pfft-pfft-pfft" […]

James Conner Wants To Stay In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is set to become a free agent following the completion of the 2020 season. His future with the team beyond this year is murky at best, although that can't be blamed on Conner. When asked about his contract status, Conner stated, "It would be hard to (imagine playing anywhere […]

Ben Roethlisberger Throwing Passes To Teammates

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger posted a video of himself throwing passes to teammates JuJu Smith-Schuster, Ryan Switzer, and James Conner on Monday. At the beginning of the video, a clean-shaven Roethlisberger was seen saying that he wouldn't shave his beard or get a haircut until he was able to throw an NFL pass. The […]

Baker Mayfield Working Out With WRs, TEs

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield recently invited several teammates to join him for workouts in his hometown of Austin, Texas. The Browns facility is closed at least through the end of the month due to the coronavirus, leading Mayfield to get creative in attempts to get reps with some of his pass-catchers. Wide receivers Rashard […]

Steelers Want James Conner To Return To Featured Role

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that he wants running back James Conner to return to a "featured runner" role in 2020. Conner operated, and thrived in that role in 2018 and was set to do so again in 2019 before suffering through a variety of injuries that limited him to 10 games. […]

Eric Ebron Cutting Without Pain

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Ebron (ankle) tweeted from his personal Twitter account that he passed his physical and that he is running and cutting without pain. Ebron's 2019 season was cut short after he required surgery on his ankle. He signed with the Steelers as a free-agent but was not considered to be 100% […]

Rashard Higgins Returns To Browns

The Cleveland Browns announced on Friday that they have re-signed wide receiver Rashard Higgins. The veteran receiver had a rough 2019 season but will return to Cleveland on a one-year deal in attempts to earn a bigger contract next offseason. Higgins struggled through a knee injury early in 2019 and wound up catching just four […]

Ravens View J.K. Dobbins As A Three-Down Back

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta told reporters that the team views second-round running back J.K. Dobbins as a three-down back. DeCosta stated, "We think he's a three-down back. He's been extremely durable. He's an outstanding fit for what we like to do." Dobbins will have to split work with veteran Mark Ingram II in […]