Articles
Cardinals Make Offer To Jordan Matthews
The Arizona Cardinals made an offer to free-agent wide receiver Jordan Matthews. Matthews also recently visited with the Patriots. It's unclear if Arizona still has interest in Matthews after signing wideout Brice Butler on Monday, but they could still probably use the depth. Matthews played in a career-low 10 games with Buffalo due to injuries […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBrice Butler To Sign With Cardinals
Free-agent wide receiver Brice Butler will sign a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals. It's a big signing for a Cardinals team that lost both wideouts John and Jaron Brown in free agency. Butler hasn't done much in his five-year career, but he has averaged 16.1 yards per catch on 73 receptions and could be […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoYuli Gurriel Placed On DL
The Houston Astros placed first baseman Yuli Gurriel (hand) on the disabled list on Monday. However, manager A.J. Hinch said Gurriel didn't have any setbacks in his recovery from surgery on his left hand on Feb. 28. "We met shortly after the BP ended and we just decided to err on the side of caution," […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoCarlos Correa Day-To-Day
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (toe) is being listed as day-to-day by manager A.J. Hinch after he was removed from the game early on Tuesday. His toe is the same one that he fouled a ball off of on Sunday, but the injury doesn't seem to be very serious. Correa was 0-for-1 before departing Tuesday […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBrice Butler Visiting With Cardinals
Free-agent wide receiver Brice Butler is visiting with the Arizona Cardinals on Monday, according to a source. Butler spent the last three seasons with the Cowboys and set a career high with 317 yards and three touchdowns on 15 catches in 2017. Signing Butler would be a needed upgraded to Arizona's pass-catching corps after both […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoChargers Agree With Geno Smith
The Los Angeles Chargers signed free-agent quarterback Geno Smith to a one-year deal on Sunday, according to a source. Smith and Cardale Jones will compete for the backup job behind quarterback Philip Rivers. Smith made just one start for the Giants last year and has played in parts of only five games since the 2015 […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoSeahawks Excited About Ed Dickson
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll praised new tight end Ed Dickson's ability downfield as a pass catcher, even though Dickson has notoriously been known more for his blocking skills in his NFL career. "Ed is a good all-around blocker but he's a downfield catcher as well. He's a really good athlete. We've know him […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoLamar Jackson's Draft Stock On The Rise
Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson's draft stock appears to be on the rise, and it's now hard to imagine him falling out of the first round, according to Yahoo Sports' Jordan Schultz. The Arizona Cardinals at 15 overall is a possibility for Jackson. The Louisville product is an athletic freak, but he may not be all […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDolphins Discussing Cameron Wake Extension
The Miami Dolphins have internally discussed a potential contract extension for defensive end Cameron Wake. Wake is entering the final year of a two-year deal after he had another impressive season in 2017, recording 36 tackles and 10.5 sacks. Even with Ndamukong Suh gone in Miami, Wake should remain effective enough to be owned in […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJoe Williams Facing Uphill Battle For Roster Spot
San Francisco 49ers running back Joe Williams is facing an uphill battle for a roster spot this summer and will have to prove himself in order to make the team. General manager John Lynch had questions about Williams' commitment to football in last year's draft, but head coach Kyle Shanahan and running backs coach Bobby […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJordan Taylor Expected To Miss Bulk Of Offseason Work
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor (hip) is expected to miss most of the team's offseason workouts after having hip surgery. That's bad news, as Taylor was expected to take on a bigger role with both Bennie Fowler and Cody Latimer leaving in free agency. Last year's third-round pick, Carlos Henderson, should be in line […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRob Gronkowski Likely To Return
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has expressed that he is likely to continue his career in 2018 rather than retire at 28 years old, according to sources close to him. However, sources say he still hasn't made his decision, but he is "pretty certain" that he will come back as long as quarterback […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMike Zunino Placed On DL
The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Mike Zunino (oblique) on the 10-day disabled list with a left oblique strain on Friday and recalled backstop David Freitas from the minors in a corresponding move. Zunino's injury occurred during a workout on Wednesday, and he was scratched from the lineup on Opening Day on Thursday. It's unknown how […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRavens Work Out Michael Floyd
The Baltimore Ravens worked out free-agent wide receiver Michael Floyd, according to a source. Since recording 1,000 yards receiving and five touchdowns with the Cardinals in 2013, his second year in the league, Floyd has been a disappointment and declined rapidly. Several off-field incidents haven't helped his cause, and he totaled just 10 catches for […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoChiefs Sign Matt McGloin, Nelson Spruce
The Kansas City Chiefs signed free-agent quarterback Matt McGloin and wide receiver Nelson Spruce on Friday. McGloin was cut by the Texans early last year and never latched on with a team. He's played in just 13 games (all with the Raiders) since 2013, and he'll be the third quarterback behind Patrick Mahomes and Chad […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJets Sign Thomas Rawls
The New York Jets signed free-agent running back Thomas Rawls to an undisclosed deal Friday. He totaled 1,336 yards and seven touchdowns on 314 carries (4.3 yards per carry) in three years with the Seahawks, although his last two years were mainly marred by injuries. He broke out in his rookie year with Marshawn Lynch […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoVikings Working To Re-Sign Terence Newman
The Minnesota Vikings are working to re-sign veteran cornerback Terence Newman, but money may be an issue. The team is not expected to bring back free-agent wide receiver Michael Floyd or running back Bishop Sankey. Newman will be entering his 16th season in the NFL in 2018, the last three with the Vikings. He had […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoVikings Sign Kendall Wright
The Minnesota Vikings signed free-agent wide receiver Kendall Wright to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to a source. Wright quietly led the Bears in receptions (59) and receiving yards (614) last year, but that's not saying a whole lot. The signing is a sneaky good move for Minnesota, and the 28-year-old should compete for […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTroy Tulowitzki To Have Surgery, Out Around Eight Weeks
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (ankles) will have surgery to remove bone spurs from both of his ankles, according to general manager Ross Atkins. The best-case scenario is that Tulowitzki will be back in eight weeks. Things have gone from bad to worse for Tulo over recent seasons, and he's no longer one to […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoGeno Smith Visiting With Seahawks
Free-agent quarterback Geno Smith is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Smith left his visit with the Chargers without a contract and had a Thursday night dinner and Friday facility planned with Seattle. The 27-year-old was a backup with the Giants in 2017 and stayed healthy and impressed the coach's with his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoVikings Host Kendall Wright
The Minnesota Vikings hosted free-agent wide receiver Kendall Wright for a visit, according to a source. Wright hasn't garnered much interest on the open market after catching 59 passes for 614 yards and just one touchdown in a full season with the Bears in 2017. The Vikings already have Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs as […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRob Gronkowski A Trade Candidate?
The longer New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski goes without officially committing to play in 2018, the greater chances the Patriots will consider trading him, according to a "Bill Belichick-friendly source." We'd be surprised if Gronk calls it quits before the 2018 season, but he's certainly considering hanging them up in the near future […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoOdubel Herrera The Odd Man Out On Opening Day
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera is not in the starting lineup on Opening Day on Thursday. Manager Gabe Kapler said he considered the matchups, starter Aaron Nola as a ground-ball pitcher and the upcoming matchups in his decision not to start Herrera. Aaron Altherr gets the nod instead in center field for the opener, and […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoLamar Jackson Skips 40-Yard Dash At Pro Day
Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson did not run the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine and also chose not to run it as his school's Pro Day after throwing nearly 60 passes on Thursday. “Game speed is going to tell it all,” Jackson told Mike Mayock of NFL Network. “You’ve got to catch me first.” […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMark Sanchez A Possibility For Seahawks
Free-agent quarterback Mark Sanchez is a possibility for the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source. Sanchez has a couple 3,000-yard seasons under his belt and led the Jets to two straight AFC title games, but he has bombed out in the NFL since and didn't play at all in 2017. The Seahawks are looking for […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoGeno Smith Visits With Chargers
Free-agent quarterback Geno Smith visited with the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, according to a source. Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has been a fan of Smith. Smith spent 2017 as a backup in New York, playing in two games with the Giants with one touchdown and two interceptions. He was previously with the Jets […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoKaelin Clay Signing With Bills
Free-agent wide receiver Kaelin Clay is signing an undisclosed deal with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. Clay played in four games with the Bills in 2017 before landing with the Panthers, where he had five catches for 57 yards in nine games. The former sixth-rounder in 2015 has just six catches in his career and […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoThomas Rawls Visiting With Jets
Free-agent running back Thomas Rawls is visiting with the New York Jets on Thursday, according to a source. Rawls had 830 yards (5.6 yards per carry) on 147 attempts his rookie year in Seattle, but injuries have plagued him the last two seasons, as he's missed 11 games in the last two years. With Isaiah […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBroncos Need More Help From Carlos Henderson, Jake Butt
The Denver Broncos are hoping that wide receiver Carlos Henderson and tight end Jake Butt can take more pressure off of wideouts Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders in 2018. “We saw a lot of where the safety and corner doubled D.T., the safety and corner double ‘E’ and left those (other) guys one-on-one,” head coach […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBenjamin Watson Agrees With Saints
Free-agent tight end Benjamin Watson agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, according to a source. Watson returns to the team where he spent three years from 2013 to 2015, including catching a career-high 74 passes for 825 yards and six touchdowns in his final season there. He'll reunite with […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years ago