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Patriots Taking A Look At Orleans Darkwa
The New England Patriots visited with free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa on Monday, according to a source. In his fourth season with the G-Men, Darkwa set career highs across the board in carries (171), yards (751), yards per carry (4.4) and touchdowns (five) in 15 games. He'd give New England another option in the backfield […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRob Gronkowski Looking Leaner
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is down to 260 pounds after typically playing at 265 pounds, and he's been working out at TB12, continuing his mission with trainer Alex Guerrero after his multitude of injuries in recent seasons. However, head coach Bill Belichick openly chastised Gronk for being a TB12 client, according to […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoSaquon Barkley Visiting Giants Sunday
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is visiting with the New York Giants on Sunday. If the Browns select USC quarterback first overall, there's a chance the Giants will pass over a quarterback to take Barkley at No. 2 overall later this month. Despite signing veteran running back Jonathan Stewart, the Giants have a need […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDerrius Guice To Visit With Patriots
Louisiana State running back Derrius Guice is flying to visit with the New England Patriots for a private visit, according to a source. The Pats have three picks in the top 45, so they could definitely address some backfield needs. However, Guice would join a crowded backfield that still contains James White, Rex Burkhead, Jeremy […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBaker Mayfield To Visit With Giants
Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield is scheduled to make pre-draft visits with the New York Giants in the coming days. The Giants, who have the No. 2 overall pick, will visit with Mayfield this weekend, according to sources. He'll also visit with the Browns, Bills, Dolphins and Cardinals this month. Mayfield is pretty much a lock […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoNo Limitations For Vontae Davis
Buffalo Bills cornerback Vontae Davis (groin) said he has no limitations after surgery to fix his groin last November. "Everything is good, man," Davis said Wednesday. "I’m making tremendous strides, tremendous progress. I’m on schedule to go, we’re going into OTAs next week. There’s no limitation, I’m able to do everything." Buffalo is expecting Davis […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPierre Garcon Expected To Be Healthy
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expects wide receiver Pierre Garcon (neck) to be healthy entering the 2018 season. In his first season in San Fran, the 31-year-old Garcon had 40 catches for 500 yards and no touchdowns in just eight games, but he was on pace for his third 1,000-yard season of his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoAlex Cobb Could Debut Next Week
Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb threw a successful simulated game Wednesday, but the team hasn't made a decision on when he'll make his season debut, even though manager Buck Showalter initially made it seem like Cobb would pitch next Monday or Tuesday. Cobb could throw a bullpen session either Friday or Saturday. The Orioles […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoCam Newton Involved In Car Accident
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was involved in a car accident with a dump truck on Thursday, but he was uninjured. He was driving a matte black Ferrari F12 when the accident occured. Newton was OK and was seen walking around the car. Newton is a QB1 in fantasy football and makes plays happens with […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoKurt Suzuki Back In Lineup Friday
Atlanta Braves catcher Kurt Suzuki (hand) is back behind the plate on Friday against the Rockies and is hitting fifth against Colorado starter German Marquez. Suzuki was hit on the hand by a pitch late last month and missed a week. He's expected to start most of the games with Tyler Flowers (oblique) out for […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDave Toub Promoted To Assistant Head Coach
Kansas City Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub has been promoted to assistant head coach. He has served as the team's special teams coordinator for the last five years and will continue his duties in that role. Toub has been a head coaching candidate the last several years and was connected to the Colts job […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJohn Ross Working With T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross, who was a bust in his rookie season, is eyeing a turnaround in his sophomore campaign and is working with former wideout T.J. Houshmandzadeh this offseason. The thought is that the speedster Ross can become unstoppable if he improves his technique in his route running. “He’s been fast his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoSaints Signing Cameron Meredith To Offer Sheet
The New Orleans Saints are signing Chicago Bears restricted free-agent wide receiver Cameron Meredith to an offer sheet, according to a source. Saints receivers coach Curtis Johnson was the former Bears receivers coach and has history with Meredith. The Bears have the option of matching the Saints offer, which they will probably do since they […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoThomas Davis Tests Positive For Banned Substance
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis announced that he has tested positive for a banned substance, and he will be suspended for the first four games of the regular season. The 35-year-old was considering retirement this offseason, and he will be more of a rotation linebacker in what could be his final season in 2018. After […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoChiefs Hosting Kerwynn Williams
The Kansas City Chiefs are hosting free-agent running back Kerwynn Williams on Friday. Williams started six games for the Cardinals in 2017 and posted career highs in attempts (120) and yards (426) while scoring one touchdown on the ground. Williams would provide depth for the Chiefs behind Kareem Hunt and Charcandrick West. However, Spencer Ware […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRedskins Trade For Kevin Hogan
The Washington Redskins acquired quarterback Kevin Hogan and a sixth-round pick from the Cleveland Browns on Friday in exchange for a sixth-round pick. Hogan played in parts of four games (one start) for the Browns in 2017 and had four touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 61.3 percent of his passes. He'll compete for the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDolphins Looking At Lamar Jackson, Sony Michel
The Miami Dolphins are looking at Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson and Georgia running back Sony Michel, among others, at their annual pre-draft local pro day on Friday. Even though the Dolphins have said that quarterback Ryan Tannehill is their starter for 2018, they aren't sold on him in the long term, and they are fully […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBroncos Visit With Sam Darnold
The Denver Broncos, led by general manager John Elway and head coach Vance Joseph, held a private workout with USC quarterback Sam Darnold on Friday. Darnold is one of the top quarterback prospects in this year's draft and could go as early as first overall to the Browns. He completed 63.1 percent of his passes […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoAledmys Diaz Likely To Return Friday
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Aledmys Diaz (back) is likely to return to the lineup Friday against the Rangers after being pulled from the game Tuesday against the White Sox with back spasms. Manager John Gibbons said Diaz was available to pinch hit Thursday, but he didn't get into the game. Diaz was an All-Star with […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTexans Close To Extension With Jadeveon Clowney
The Houston Texans and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney are "close" to reaching a contract extension, according to a source. The deal is in the neighborhood of $18-18.5 million guaranteed per year for over five years. It's likely that a deal is reached at least by training camp. The Texans are also making it a priority […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoVikings Sign Tavarres King
The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent wide receiver Tavarres King to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. King was with the Giants since 2015 and also spent time with the Broncos, Panthers, Buccaneers and Jaguars. Eighteen of his 22 career catches since 2014 came with the Giants last season when they dealt with a series of unfortunate […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPatriots Signing Jordan Matthews
The New England Patriots signed free-agent wide receiver Jordan Matthews to a one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Matthews is apparently healthy after having knee and ankle surgeries last December, and he helps fill a need after the club traded Brandin Cooks to the Rams on Tuesday. Matthews will have to prove he's […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJoe Webb Signs With Texans
Free-agent quarterback Joe Webb signed with the Houston Texans on Thursday, according to his agent. Webb has attempted only 159 passes in his five seasons in the NFL with the Vikings, Panthers and Bills, and will compete with Brandon Weeden for backup duties behind starter Deshaun Watson. Webb has zero fantasy value heading into 2018.
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJohnathan Hankins Visiting With Jets
Free-agent defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins in visiting with the New York Jets on Thursday. The former Giants second-round pick was cut by the Colts last month, and he has also visited with the Redskins. The 26-year-old is the best linemen left on the market was was Pro Football Focus' third best run-stopping defensive tackle in […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJames Harrison To Wait Until After Draft To Sign
Free-agent linebacker James Harrison said he will wait until after the draft to sign with a team, and the New England Patriots are among a handful of teams interested in him. Harrison spent time with the Steelers and Patriots in 2017 and will be entering his 16th NFL season. He is a rotation pass rusher […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMichael Campanaro Visiting Titans
Free-agent wide receiver Michael Campanaro, who has remained in contact with the Baltimore Ravens, is on a free-agent visit with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. Campanaro can be an option on offense and special teams, but he's also caught just 31 passes for 310 yards and two touchdowns in his four seasons with the Ravens […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoEric Decker Visiting With Ravens
Free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, according to a source. While still a red-zone option out of the slot, Decker is getting long in the tooth and hasn't posted a 1,000-yard season since 2015 with the Jets. Baltimore is still looking for receiver depth after signing Michael Crabtree […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDeshaun Watson Could Participate In OTAs
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) will be limited in offseason activities after suffering a torn ACL last November, but head coach Bill O'Brien thinks he could be able to participate in organized team activities. “I like where he is right now,” O’Brien said during Wednesday’s PFT Live, regarding Watson’s rehab efforts. “I don’t think […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoHunter Pence Has Sprained Thumb
Updating a previous report, San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence (thumb) was scratched from the lineup with a sprained right thumb. The Giants don't think the injury will keep Pence out for long, but it's another reminder that the aging outfielder has been hurt by injuries in the last couple of seasons. He has just […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoLions Signing Matt Cassel
The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent quarterback Matt Cassel on Wednesday, according to sources. Cassel has experience with Lions new head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn from their time in New England. Cassel has played in parts of just six games the last two seasons with the Titans and will compete to […]
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