Penei Sewell Becomes Highest-Paid Offensive Lineman
Detroit Lions All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell agreed to terms on a four-year, $112 million contract extension with the Lions on Wednesday that makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL. The deal also includes $85 million guaranteed. The Lions were active in keeping several key contributors of their offense around for the long... Read More
Andrew McCutchen Retreats To The Bench Wednesday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Bryse Wilson. The veteran homered as part of a two-hit effort on Tuesday but will give way to Connor Joe to leadoff and man left field on Wednesday. Interestingly, McCutchen's splits lean heavily towards righties... Read More
Steelers Restructure Alex Highsmith's Contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers did a simple restructure of the salary of pass-rusher Alex Highsmith's contract on Wednesday to create more than $7 million in salary cap space, according to a source. The Steelers will convert a portion of Highsmith's base salary in 2024 into a signing bonus. The 26-year-old former third-round pick in 2020 out... Read More
Steelers Not Expected To Pick Up Justin Fields' Fifth-Year Option
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't expected to pick up quarterback Justin Fields' $25 million fifth-year option, according to league sources. The Steelers acquired Fields from the Chicago Bears last month for a conditional 2025 sixth-round pick. Fields and Russell Wilson will now both be entering the last year of their contracts in 2024. Wilson is fully... Read More
Jackson Holliday Sitting Versus Lefty Again
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is once again taking a seat against a left-handed starter on Wednesday as the team takes on the Los Angeles Angels and southpaw Tyler Anderson. Holliday has yet to start against same-handed pitching as the rookie gets his feet wet in the big leagues at just 20 years of age.... Read More
Ravens Sign Rashod Bateman To Contract Extension
The Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver Rashod Bateman to an undisclosed contract extension on Wednesday that ties him to the team through the 2026 season. Bateman was able to stay healthy in 2023, but he was overshadowed by rookie first-rounder Zay Flowers and finished with a disappointing 32 catches for 367 yards and just one... Read More
Jung Hoo Lee Sitting Versus Lefty Wednesday
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday afternoon with New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea toeing the rubber. The lefty-swinging outfielder has been getting regular playing time out of the leadoff spot for the club this season but will take a seat as the Giants stack right-handed... Read More
Bengals Exercise Ja'Marr Chase's Fifth-Year Option
The Cincinnati Bengals exercised the fifth-year option for wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase on Wednesday, as expected. Chase is now officially locked up through the 2025 season. The 24-year-old former fifth overall pick in 2021 out of LSU has made the Pro Bowl in each of his three seasons in the NFL and set a career-high... Read More
2024 NFL Draft Odds: Favorites To Be The First Running Back Drafted
While the value of the running back position in the NFL seemingly continues to decline, young running backs on cheap contracts can be a real advantage for an offense, and it's exciting to see ball carriers go early in the NFL Draft. In most years, it's easy to predict who the first running back off... Read More
2024 NFL Draft - Trey Benson, Jaylen Wright, MarShawn Lloyd NFL Draft Predictions and Potential Landing Spots
Trey Benson NFL Draft Prediction ROUND PREDICTION: Third Round (No. 71 Overall Pick) TEAM PREDICTION: Arizona Cardinals (via Tennessee Titans) DRAFT ANALYSIS: James Conner isn't getting any younger, and Trey Benson established himself as one of the top running backs in the class during the 2024 NFL Combine. The 21-year-old ran a 4.39 at 216... Read More
Lions Agree To Four-Year Extension With Amon-Ra St. Brown
The Detroit Lions agreed to a four-year contract extension with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown on Wednesday that is worth $120 million with $77 million guaranteed. The deal makes St. Brown the highest-paid receiver in the league and ties him with Miami's Tyreek Hill in average annual value ($30 million). The 24-year-old former fourth-round pick... Read More
Gregory Barrios Goes 13-For-18 In Big Week
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Gregory Barrios signed out of Venezuela in early 2021. He has proven himself as a reliable hitter and defender, possessing the qualities needed to ascend through the minors. He's not a power hitter -- he has just one home run over 198 pro games -- but shows a decent understanding of... Read More
Nicolas Hague Out For Vegas On Wednesday
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicholas Hague is out for Wednesday's Game 2 of the team's first-round series against the Dallas Stars, according to head coach Bruce Cassidy. No specific reason was given and Hague is listed as day-to-day. The hulking 6-foot-6 defender doesn't contribute much on offense with two goals and 12 points across 73... Read More
2024 NFL Draft - Dallas Cowboys Draft Predictions (Three-Round Mock)
Cowboys 2024 NFL Draft First-Round Prediction Pick: No. 24 Overall Player Prediction: Tyler Guyton - OT, Oklahoma DRAFT ANALYSIS: The Cowboys' season took a nosedive with that Wild Card stunner against the Packers. They've always been big on beefing up the O-line, treating those big guys up front like Texas treats its oil reserves—essential and never... Read More
James van Riemsdyk To Make Series Debut Wednesday
Boston Bruins winger James van Riemsdyk will make his series debut in Wednesday's Game 3 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The veteran was a healthy scratch for the first two games of the series but will replace forward Jakub Lauko to likely skate on the team's fourth line. The... Read More