Bengals, Jessie Bates Haven't Talked Extension

The Cincinnati Bengals and star safety Jessie Bates haven't engaged in extension talks since the team used its franchise tag on him back in March, according to Tyler Dragon of USA TODAY. Dragon adds that "there's been no movement" on that front. Bates appeared in 15 games this past season, tallying 88 tackles, one fumble […]

Daniel Jones Won't Face Competition From Tyrod Taylor

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones continues to have job security as he enters his fourth season in the NFL. Owner John Mara told Jordan Raanan of ESPN that Jones is the team's No. 1 quarterback and offseason addition Tyrod Taylor is his backup. Mara recently gave Jones another vote of confidence, saying, "When we've […]

Titans Not Interested In Trading A.J. Brown

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson confirmed to Mike Keith of The Official Titans Podcast that the team has "no interest" in trading star wide receiver A.J. Brown. This sentiment echoes similar comments from head coach Mike Vrabel, who recently shot down trade rumors. Brown is due for a lucrative extension soon, and the expectation […]

Ryan Griffin Signs With Bears

Free-agent tight end Ryan Griffin has signed a one-year, $2.2 million contract with the Chicago Bears. Recently released by the Jets, Griffin caught 27 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns through 14 games (12 starts) in 2021. The former sixth-round pick has spent nine years in the NFL between the Texans and Jets but […]

Joshua Dobbs Signs With Browns

Free-agent quarterback Joshua Dobbs signed with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move puts Dobbs fourth in command behind Deshaun Watson, Baker Mayfield and Jacoby Brissett, though he could move up the depth chart if Watson gets suspended or Mayfield finds himself traded. The 27-year-old had minimal game experience with […]

Kyle Rudolph Works Out With Broncos

Veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph worked out with the Denver Broncos, according to FOX Sports' Jay Glazer. Rudolph, 32, is currently a free agent after he was released by the Giants earlier this offseason. 2021 was the first year that he spent with New York after a 10-year stint in Minnesota. Through 16 games last […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Recovering Well

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) is recovering well after tearing his ACL during February's Super Bowl, according to Tyler Dragon of USA TODAY. Beckham won't be ready for the start of the 2022 season, but he continues to draw significant interest from multiple teams on the open market. The Rams are believed to […]

Nationals And Mets Pushed Back On Thursday

Thursday's season opener between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets has been pushed back from its original start time of 4:05 p.m. due to expected inclement weather. First pitch is now slated for 7:05 p.m. While two MLB games have already been postponed to Friday, the Nats and Mets seem optimistic that conditions will […]

A.J. Ramos Announces Retirement

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher A.J. Ramos announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday. The nine-year veteran is hanging 'em up after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury during Spring Training. He has thrown just 7.1 innings since 2018, but earlier in his career, he posted three sub-2.85 ERAs and tallied 99 saves from 2015 to […]

MacKenzie Gore Optioned To Triple-A

San Diego Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso, according to an announcement from the club. A first-round pick back in 2017, Gore has never pitched in a regular-season game at the MLB level, though he did hold opponents to three walks and a .182 batting average through 12 innings […]

Taylor Rogers Drawing Padres' Interest

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers has generated interest from the San Diego Padres as trade talks between the two teams continue, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He would be part of the return heading back to San Diego in exchange for Chris Paddack, though as Rosenthal notes, talks are […]

Twins Working To Acquire Chris Paddack

The Minnesota Twins are "working to acquire" starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the San Diego Padres, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Although Rosenthal's tweet implies that a deal has not been finalized, it suggests that talks are gaining steam and this is more than mere interest. Paddack's name has been on the market […]

Stephen Anderson Signs With Cardinals

Free-agent tight end Stephen Anderson has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals, according to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. The six-year veteran previously spent time with the Texans and Chargers. Last season, he caught 16 passes for 165 yards and his first touchdown since 2017. Currently 29 years old, Anderson will likely […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux Has Six Visits Scheduled

Oregon Ducks pass-rushing prospect Kayvon Thibodeaux is making the rounds this week. Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network reports that the defensive end has visited with the Lions, Jets, Giants, Eagles, and Texans. He's also set to meet with the Falcons soon. Presumably, Atlanta won't be the final stop on Thibodeaux's pre-draft tour around the […]

DeAndre Carter Visits Bears, Chargers

Free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Carter visited the Chicago Bears on Monday and the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. The seven-year veteran spent 2021 with Washington, catching 24 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns. Although he never had stable fantasy relevance, Carter played a key role in […]

49ers Host Marcus Johnson, Malik Turner

Free-agent wide receivers Marcus Johnson and Malik Turner are visiting the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. Through seven games in 2021, Johnson hauled in nine of 19 targets for 160 yards. Meanwhile, Turner enjoyed some late-game action, too, catching 12 passes for 149 yards and three scores. […]

Seahawks Haven't Discussed Fifth-Year Option With Noah Fant

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant told members of the media that the team hasn't spoken to him about his fifth-year option. This is a bit of a surprise considering he was a key part of the return for Russell Wilson, but it's not an indicator that they won't exercise the option. After all, the […]

Panthers Hosting Wave Of Quarterbacks

The Carolina Panthers are hosting quarterback prospects Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral, Desmond Ridder, Sam Howell, and Bailey Zappe for visits, according to Albert Breer of The MMQB. All six of the visits will count towards Carolina's 30 permitted interviews with draft prospects. At this point, unless they trade back, it seems like the […]

Jets Release Ryan Griffin

New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin was released on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. In 2021, he appeared in 14 games (12 starts), catching 27 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns. The former sixth-round pick has spent nine years in the NFL between the Texans and Jets. However, his stint with New […]

Malik Willis Visiting With Falcons, Panthers

Liberty quarterback prospect Malik Willis is scheduled to meet with the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons (among others) next week, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Willis has already met with the Steelers, Saints, Giants, and Titans, and that list is only growing. As more teams show interest in the 6-foot-1 signal-caller, it looks increasingly likely […]

Browns Inquire About Brandin Cooks

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks has drawn trade interest from the Cleveland Browns, according to a report from Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Evidently, it appears that the Browns are looking to welcome Deshaun Watson to Cleveland by acquiring his former top target in Houston. However, a trade is "unlikely to happen," according to […]

Rashaan Evans Signs With Atlanta

Free-agent linebacker Rashaan Evans is in agreement with the Atlanta Falcons on a one-year contract, his agency told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The former first-round pick spent four seasons with the Titans and now gets to reunite with Arthur Smith and Dean Pees, who coached him in Tennessee. Since being drafted, Evans has appeared in 59 […]

Darrel Williams Visits Cardinals

Free-agent running back Darrel Williams visited the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The long-time Chief hit the open market this offseason after posting a career-high 1,010 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns in 2021. The bulk of his work came while operating as a starter in place of the injured Clyde […]

Chris Olave Scheduled To Meet With Jets

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave is scheduled to meet with the New York Jets, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Undoubtedly, New York is in the market for wide receiver help. They recently missed out on trading for Tyreek Hill but remain linked to many of the draft's top pass-catching prospects. Over his last three […]

Jabrill Peppers Could Return Punts

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, who signed with the team this past week, is viewed as "the favorite right now" to return punts for the team in 2022, according to Zack Cox of NESN. If this comes to fruition, Peppers would replace Gunner Olszewski, who signed with the Steelers. In his own five-year career, […]

Noah Fant Seeking Natural Usage With Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant hopes that the team deploys him in a way that feels more natural and appropriate this coming season, according to Will Petersen of 104.3 The Fan. The former first-round pick said he was drafted to "get down the field, make those explosive plays, and kind of be that pass […]

Deebo Samuel Could Have Easy Path To Extension

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel could have a smooth path to negotiating a contract extension this offseason, writes NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco. The current trend of the market has put Samuel's next contract in the $22 million to $24 million per year range, establishing a very reasonable and less complicated negotiating process for […]

N'Keal Harry Likely Done In New England

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry is likely in his final days with the team. ESPN's Mike Reiss reports that, following Saturday's acquisition of DeVante Parker, it appears that the Patriots will cut or trade Harry this offseason. The former first-round pick has been a major letdown, catching 57 passes for 598 yards and […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Drew Interest From Patriots

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. drew interest from the Patriots, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. However, New England instead opted to trade for DeVante Parker. Beckham is the top receiver on the market right now, giving him plenty of leverage in negotiations. On one hand, returning to the Browns or Rams makes sense given […]

Colin Kaepernick Willing To Accept Backup Role

Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick acknowledged that even if he signs a contract following Saturday's workout at Michigan, he likely won't be given a starting job right away. The 34-year-old said, "I know right now the situation likely won't allow me to come in, step into a starting role. To teams that have questions, I'd love […]