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Antonio Brown, Antoine Winfield Jr. Expected To Be Ready
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) and rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) are expected to be ready to play in the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 7, according to sources. Both players missed the NFC Championship win over the Packers. Brown was injured in the Divisional Round against […]
Le'Veon Bell, Sammy Watkins Expected To Play In Super Bowl
Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (knee) and wide receiver Sammy Watkins (calf) are expected to be ready to play in the Super Bowl against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Feb. 7, according to sources. Both players were inactive for the AFC Championship win over Buffalo. Watkins played in just 10 games during the […]
Justin Turner Has Four Teams On His List
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain optimistic that they can re-sign third baseman Justin Turner. The veteran infielder will only play for a contender and has four possible options, including the Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. Los Angeles prefers to do a two-year deal, but Turner is hoping for more years in what will likely be […]
Blue Jays, Mets Have Best Shot At Landing Kris Bryant
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant has been rumored to be on the trade block all season, and the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Mets are the two teams that have the best chance at landing him, according to a club official not involved in Bryant trade talks. The Blue Jays and Mets have […]
Union Rejects MLB's Universal-DH Proposal, Expanded Playoffs
The Major League Baseball Players Association has turned down the latest MLB proposal for the universal designated hitter and an expanded playoff format, according to sources. The union doesn't want to talk about a trade of the universal DH in return for expanded playoffs. The universal DH and expanded playoff format were implemented during the […]
Buccaneers Defense Must Slow Down Chiefs Aerial Attack
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defense was shredded by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill in the first quarter of their Week 12 matchup, as Hill went off for 203 yards on seven catches and two touchdowns. Cornerback Carlton Davis was left on an island with Hill, and it didn't yield pretty results. "We'll help […]
Cole Beasley Played Through Broken Fibula
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley (leg) suffered a broken fibula in the Week 16 game against the New England Patriots. Beasley sat out the regular season finale in Week 17 before catching 14 passes for 145 yards in three postseason games against the Colts, Ravens and Chiefs. "It was bad the first game I […]
Ravens Think Lamar Jackson Deserves Extension
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that the team could reach a long-term contract extension with quarterback Lamar Jackson this offseason, and the GM plans to speak to the reigning NFL MVP in the next 10 days. Jackson just finished his third season and will command at least $40 million per season on an […]
Marlins Considering Anthony Santander
The Miami Marlins have kicked the tires on Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander. The Marlins are looking for a productive corner outfielder, and while they don't have much money to spend, they do have prospects to trade. Free-agent outfielders such as Adam Duvall and Eddie Rosario are believed to be too expensive. Santander had a […]
Giants Looking At Eddie Rosario, Jackie Bradley Jr.
The San Francisco Giants are looking at free-agent outfielders Eddie Rosario and Jackie Bradley Jr. as potential outfield candidates. Bradley would fit in nicely in center field for San Francisco, as Mauricio Dubon currently figures to see most of the starts in center field. Bradley is an obvious defensive upgrade over Dubon and is a […]
Phillies Interested In Andrelton Simmons
The Philadelphia Phillies are interested in free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons. The Cincinnati Red and Toronto Blue Jays are among other teams involved. Simmons is one of the best defensive shortstops around, but he played in just 133 of a possible 222 games for the Angels in the last two years and hit just .271/.318/.362 (82 […]
Blue Jays Discussing Blockbuster For Kris Bryant, Kyle Hendricks?
There is some truth to a rumor floating that the Toronto Blue Jays are discussing a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Cubs that would include third baseman Kris Bryant and starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks. But it also could just be the Blue Jays checking in with the Cubs, a team that is known to be […]
Yankees Talking With Brett Gardner
The New York Yankees last spoke with free-agent outfielder Brett Gardner a little more than a week ago, according to a source. Gardner intends to play in 2021, and the Yankees are clearly his top choice. The veteran outfielder was the club's longest-tenured player in 2020, appearing in his 13th season with the Yankees. The […]
Red Sox Acquire Adam Ottavino From Yankees
The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino and right-hander Frank German from the New York Yankees on Monday, according to a source. The Red Sox will pick up all of the $11 million owed to Ottavino. The 10-year veteran has a 3.53 career ERA but posted a 5.89 mark in 18 1/3 innings […]
Braves Bring Back Pablo Sandoval
The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training with corner infielder Pablo Sandoval on Sunday. Sandoval will receive $1 million if he's put on the team's big-league roster, according to a source. The 34-year-old switch-hitter hit just .214 with a .549 OPS in 94 plate appearances with the […]
Brad Hand Agrees With Nationals
The Washington Nationals agreed with free-agent closer Brad Hand on a one-year, $10.5 million deal on Sunday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 30-year-old figures to become the team's ninth-inning arm in his 11th big-league season in 2021, joining the back end of a Washington bullpen that includes Will Harris, Daniel Hudson and […]
Colts Agree With Marcus Brady As Offensive Coordinator
The Indianapolis Colts agreed to terms with quarterbacks coach Marcus Brady on Monday as their new offensive coordinator, according to sources. Brady will take over for Nick Sirianni, who was hired as the Eagles head coach. The former Montreal Alouettes offensive coordinator is a rising young coach in the NFL. Brady spent the last three […]
Eagles Name Shane Steichen As Offensive Coordinator
The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Shane Steichen on Monday as their new offensive coordinator, according to a source. Steichen was key in the development of rookie quarterback Justin Herbert in 2020. New head coach Nick Sirianni and Steichen worked together with the Chargers for four years until […]
Joe Lombardi To Become Chargers Offensive Coordinator
New Orleans Saints quarterbacks coach Joe Lombardi is expected to become the new offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources. New head coach Brandon Staley played under Lombardi for one year at Mercyhurst University in 2005 when Lombardi was the offensive coordinator. Lombardi is the grandson of Hall of Fame coach Vince […]
Chargers Hiring Renaldo Hill As Defensive Coordinator
The Los Angeles Chargers are hiring Denver Broncos defensive backs coach Renaldo Hill as their new defensive coordinator on Monday, according to sources. Hill worked with head coach Brandon Staley in Denver in 2019 and played in the league for a decade. Staley said last week that he will be making the defensive play calls […]
Aaron Rodgers Uncertain About Future
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was uncertain about his future after the team's 31-26 loss to the Buccaneers in the NFC Championship on Sunday. The 37-year-old is expected to win the MVP this year and is under contract through the 2023 season via the $134 million extension he signed in 2018. But the Packers […]
Eric Fisher Tears Achilles In AFC Championship
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that left tackle Eric Fisher (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in the AFC Championship win over the Bills on Sunday, according to a source. Fisher faces a long road to recovery, while the Chiefs will head to their second straight Super Bowl without their standout offensive lineman. […]
Kevin King Active For Packers Defense
Green Bay Packers cornerback Kevin King (back) will be active for the NFC Championship game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday despite being listed as questionable to play. King popped up on the injury report on Friday, which is usually never a good sign, but he will be active. The 25-year-old missed the team's […]
Antoine Winfield Jr. Out For Buccaneers Defense
There was early optimism that Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) would play in the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but he has been ruled out, according to sources. Winfield suffered an ankle injury in practice late in the week and wasn't able to overcome it. A key […]
Pirates Acquire Miguel Yajure, Three Other Prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates dealt right-hander Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees on Sunday in exchange for pitchers Miguel Yajure and Roansy Contreras, infielder Maikol Escotto and outfielder Canaan Smith, according to sources. Yajure was the Yankees No. 15 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, while Contreras was No. 19 and Smith was No. 21. Yajure, […]
Ryan Zimmerman Could Play Beyond 2021
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman signed a one-year, $1 million deal for the 2021 season and said that he might stick around longer than just one season. The 36-year-old two-time All-Star is the team's longest-tenured player but opted out of the 2020 campaign due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. Zimmerman's playing time will likely diminish […]
New Head Coach Won't Alter Deshaun Watson's Thinking
The Houston Texans head-coaching hire is not expected to change quarterback Deshaun Watson's thinking and he is still expected to want out of Houston, according to sources. The rift started last year when Houston dealt All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals for running back David Johnson, and the gap widened early this offseason when […]
Eagles Hire Jonathan Gannon As Defensive Coordinator
The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to terms with Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Jonathan Gannon to be their next defensive coordinator, according to sources. Gannon worked with new Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni in Indianapolis. Gannon was with the Colts as their defensive backs coach since 2018, so he worked with Sirianni for the last […]
Antoine Winfield Jr. Trending Toward Playing
Tampa Bay Buccaneers stud rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in practice late in the week and is questionable to play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game, but right now he's leaning toward being active. Winfield is a true game-time decision and will be tested […]
Buccaneers Want Antonio Brown Back In 2021
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would like to bring wide receiver Antonio Brown back for the 2021 season after taking a chance on him with a one-year contract this season, according to a source. Brown won't play in the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, but the 32-year-old managed 45 catches for 483 […]
