Deshaun 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 […]

Hunter 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 […]

Lions 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 […]

Patriots Agree With Troy Niklas

The New England Patriots agreed to terms with free-agent tight end Troy Niklas on a one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Niklas was a second-round pick of the Cardinals in 2014 but has dealt with a lot of injuries in his four seasons, catching just 19 passes for 203 yards and three scores […]

Josh Bellamy Signs Tender

Chicago Bears restricted free-agent wide receiver Josh Bellamy signed his tender on Wednesday to remain with the team. He'll make $1.097 million in 2018. He had a career-high 376 receiving yards on 24 catches in 2017, but he'll be unlikely to match those numbers after the Bears added wideouts Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel in […]

Charlie Blackmon Lands Six-Year Deal

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a six-year, $108 million deal with outfielder Charlie Blackmon on Wednesday, according to a source. Escalators in the deal could make the deal worth $116 million, and he'll have two opt outs in the final two years to go along with a limited no-trade clause. The 31-year-old has definitely earned […]

Chargers Meeting With Top QB Prospects

The Los Angeles Chargers are doing under-the-radar quarterback work and have already met privately with or worked out Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. They are also expected to host UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen and USC quarterback Sam Darnold on local visits. The Bolts recently signed Geno Smith […]

Patriots In Market For QB

The New England Patriots are firmly in the quarterback market in the first round of this month's 2018 draft and probably aren't close to done making trades. Their Tuesday trade of wide receiver Brandin Cooks was part of a package that included the 23rd overall pick in the first round. There is a strong likelihood […]

Jordan Matthews Visiting Titans

Free-agent wide receiver Jordan Matthews is visiting with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday, according to a source. He's already visited with the Packers and Patriots. 2017 was a lost season for Matthews, as he played in a career-low 10 games due to injuries with the Bills and had only 25 receptions for 282 yards and […]

Robert Griffin Agrees With Ravens

Free-agent quarterback Robert Griffin agreed on a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. Griffin didn't play at all in 2017 after he was cut by Cleveland last March. His last start came Jan. 1 of 2017 against the Steelers, and he completed 72.5 percent of his passes for 232 yards, two touchdowns and […]

Quincy Enunwa Signs Tender Offer

New York Jets restricted free-agent wide receiver Quincy Enunwa signed his tender offer on Wednesday, according to a source. Enunwa missed all of last season after having surgery to fix a bulging disc in his neck, but he has full range of motion and will be eased into offseason activities. Barring any setbacks, the soon-to-be […]

Brandin Cooks Already Working With Jared Goff

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks, who was acquired from the Patriots on Tuesday, has already been working with quarterback Jared Goff this offseason. The Rams view Cooks as more of an impact player than what they could have gotten at 23rd overall in the first round of the draft, and they still have […]

Rams Planning On Reaching Contract Extension With Brandin Cooks

The Los Angeles Rams plan to sign newly-acquired wide receiver Brandin Cooks to a contract extension before the regular season starts, according to a team source. He's scheduled to earn $8.5 million in the final year of his deal in 2018, but he's clearly part of the long-term plan in LA. Cooks is an excellent […]

Parker Bridwell To Start Friday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Parker Bridwell will take the mound in a start against the A's on Friday in the absence of Matt Shoemaker. Bridwell was an impressive 10-3 with a 3.64 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, but he also had an underwhelming 5.4 K/9 in 20 starts (121 innings) and has little upside as […]

Jets Sign Bucky Hodges

The New York Jets signed free-agent tight end Bucky Hodges to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. It comes a day after the club claimed tight end Clive Walford off waivers. The team also has Eric Tomlinson, Jordan Leggett and Neal Sterling at the position. Hodges was a sixth-round pick by the Vikings last year but […]

Patriots Not Making An Attempt To Land Odell Beckham Jr.

The New England Patriots trade of wide receiver Brandin Cooks to the Rams on Tuesday was not a precursor to an attempt to acquire New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr., according to sources. The Pats are not expected to be in the market for OBJ, and now that the Rams added Cooks, it's looking […]

Rams Interested In Extension For Brandin Cooks

The Los Angeles Rams are already expressing interest in a contract extension after trading for wide receiver Brandin Cooks on Tuesday. However, there is no guarantee it happens, and it will depend on how much Cooks wants to hit free agency next year. Cooks has three straight seasons of 1,000-plus yards receiving, and he set […]

Rams Acquire Brandin Cooks From Patriots

The Los Angeles Rams acquired wide receiver Brandin Cooks and a fourth-round pick from the New England Patriots on Tuesday in exchange for the 23rd overall pick in this year's draft and a sixth-round pick, according to league sources. It's a big move for a Rams team going all in, as they effectively replace Sammy […]

Ravens Urging Joe Flacco To Conduct Passing Camp

There has been increased talk for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco to organize extra throwing sessions with his new receivers, Michael Crabtree and John Brown. The quarterback has only done "Camp Flacco" once in his 10-year career, however. Head coach John Harbaugh said last week that it was "critically important" for Flacco and his new […]

Charges Against Robby Anderson Dropped

Felony charges against New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson in connection with his January arrest have been dropped. He allegedly threatened to sexually assault the arresting officer's wife, but he still faces misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and faces a felony charge from a separate arrest. Anderson initially faced nine charges, including fleeing and […]

Jordan Reed Had Surgery On Toes

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said tight end Jordan Reed (toes) had a "procedure done on his toes... hopefully we'll see a 100 percent healthy Jordan by training camp." With Reed, it's always something. He played in just six games last year due to to, hip and leg injuries, and he's never played in […]

Falcons Close To Extending Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team is close to agreeing to a contract extension with franchise quarterback Matt Ryan. Dimitroff said "it's not a complicated process" and that "I think we're close." This comes as a surprise to no one. Ryan has reached the 4,000-yard passing mark in every season since 2011 […]

Nelson Cruz Lands On DL

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz (ankle) on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 1) with a sprained right ankle on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the team recalled infielder/outfielder Taylor Motter from Triple-A Tacoma. With the Mariners playing several games in a National League park this week against the Giants, it […]

Jordan Matthews, Troy Niklas Visit With Patriots

Free-agent wide receiver Jordan Matthews and tight end Troy Niklas visited with the New England Patriots on Monday, according to a source. Matthews played in a career-low 10 games due to injuries with Buffalo in 2017 and could be a decent bounce-back candidate, but playing time could be an issue in New England with receivers […]

Eric Decker Interested In Return To Denver

Free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker said he "definitely would be very receptive in coming back to Denver" to play for the Broncos, where he played from 2010 to 2013 to begin his career. His last two seasons saw him reach the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career back with Peyton Manning under […]

Benny Cunningham Agrees To Return To Bears

After visiting with the New Orleans Saints, running back Benny Cunningham has agreed to re-sign with the Chicago Bears on Monday, according to a source. In his first year in Chicago last year, Cunningham had a career-low nine carries for 29 yards, but he did have 20 receptions over 14 games. Cunningham will fight for […]

Dwayne Harris Signs With Raiders

Free-agent wide receiver/return man Dwayne Harris signed with the Oakland Raiders on an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Harris spent time with special teams coach Rich Bisaccia from their time in Oakland, and Harris is likely to take over kick-return duties after the team traded Cordarrelle Patterson to the Patriots. Harris had a combined 37 […]

Jets Claim Clive Walford Off Waivers

The New York Jets claimed tight end Clive Walford off waivers from the Oakland Raiders on Monday. With Austin Seferian-Jenkins signing with the Jaguars in free agency, New York was looking for a new tight end, as their only other tight end on the roster were Eric Tomlinson and Jordan Leggett. Walford had just nine […]

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 […]

Brice 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 […]