John DeFilippo Likes Case Keenum

New Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo praised impending free-agent quarterback Case Keenum. “Case brings a lot to the table. He’s athletic, you can change the launch point with him; he had a great deal of production this year, no doubt,” DeFilippo said. “The thing you look at is does your quarterback win football games? […]

Pirates Hope Daniel Nava Will Return Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Daniel Nava (back) has not participated in the team's last two workouts and is "rehab-only," according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. General manager Neal Huntington said the team is hopeful Nava will return quickly, but outfielders Bryce Brentz and Michael Saunders are backup plans in case Nava isn't ready. Nava […]

Joe Musgrove's Injury Is Minor

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Joe Musgrove's (shoulder) right shoulder pain is "minor" and "precautionary," director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said. Musgrove could resume throwing in the "coming days." The former Houston Astro should be fine for Opening Day, but he's currently slightly behind the other pitchers in camp. Musgrove was much better as a […]

Devon Travis Impressing Early In Camp

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Devon Travis (knee) has been impressing the coaching staff and his teammates early in camp and has been taking batting practice and participating in fielding drills daily. “You watch him move around, and if you didn’t know he’d had an injury, you wouldn’t think anything of it,” manager John Gibbons […]

Angels Trade For Jabari Blash

The Los Angeles Angels acquired outfielder Jabari Blash from the New York Yankees in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. Blash hit just .213 with five home runs and 16 RBI last year for the Padres. He has some pop in his bat but likely won't be anything more than a […]

Joe Kelly Fine After Being Hit In BP

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (shin) went for precautionary X-rays after being hit in the shin by a batted ball in batting practice Wednesday, but he is fine. Coming off a terrible 2016 season, Kelly bounced back by posting a 2.79 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 52 strikeouts in 58 innings for the Red […]

Aaron Colvin Unlikely To Return

Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent cornerback Aaron Colvin is unlikely to return alongside Pro Bowl cornerbacks Jalen Ramsey and A.J. Bouye. Colvin, a former fourth-round pick, was excellent as the team's nickel cornerback in 2017. Jacksonville has around $24 million in salary cap space, and wide receiver Allen Robinson is expected to take up a big […]

Vontae Davis Visiting Raiders

Free-agent cornerback Vontae Davis is visiting the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday, according to a source. Davis, who will be 30 this year, has already had meetings with the Bills, Browns and 49ers. Davis was an All-Pro in 2015 but is on the decline and played in a career-low five games in 2017 due to injury. […]

Nick Folk Cleared To Resume Kicking

Free-agent place kicker Nick Folk (knee), who underwent left knee surgery last year, has been cleared to resume kicking by Dr. James Andrews, according to a source. Folk made just six of 11 field goal tries in the early portion of last season before injuring his knee and landing on Injured Reserve with the Buccaneers. […]

Crockett Gillmore Moving To Offensive Line

Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent tight end Crockett Gillmore is making the transition from tight end to offensive line and has been training with former player LeCharles Bentley, who runs an offensive line academy. Gillmore played in just seven games in 2017 and had eight receptions for 71 yards and one score. At 6-foot-6, 266 pounds, […]

Trevor Siemian Expected To Be On Trade Block

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport said that Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian is expected to be available in a trade this offseason as the team aggressively looks to overhaul their quarterback room, according to a source informed of the situation. The Broncos could have Paxton Lynch and two new signal callers on the roster next […]

Panthers Could Cut Jonathan Stewart

The Carolina Panthers could decide to cut veteran running back Jonathan Stewart in order to clear $3.7 million in salary cap room this offseason. Carolina ranked fourth in rushing in the NFL in 2017, but Stewart didn't really help all that much, running for a career-low 3.4 yards per carry and topping 100 yards just […]

Pirates Ink Michael Saunders To Minors Deal

The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent outfielder Michael Saunders to a minor league deal Wednesday. Saunders was an All-Star in Toronto in 2016, but he fell off big time last year, hitting just .237/.312/.429 with 14 home runs and 38 RBI in 333 at-bats. Add Saunders to the list of players competing for playing time in […]

Michael Conforto May Be Out Longer

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) dislocated his shoulder last year and required September surgery, and Dr. A of Inside Injuries said that a normal recovery timetable for his type of surgery would be seven to eight months. From a medical standpoint, the chances of Conforto being ready to return in April seems to be […]

Corey Seager To DH This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow) will serve as the designated hitter in spring games Friday and Saturday. He's currently still progressing through his throwing program, and the Dodgers are playing it cautious with him early in camp. Despite dealing with elbow issues late in 2017, Seager still managed to finish the year hitting […]

Joe Thomas Still Deciding On Future

Cleveland Browns left tackle Joe Thomas is "still working" through his decision on whether he will return for a 12th season in 2018. He has set a date of March 14 (the start of free agency) as the moment when he wants to have made his decision. Thomas has been rehabbing a triceps injury that […]

Titans Agree To Extension With Ryan Succop

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with place kicker Ryan Succop on a five-year deal worth $20 million Tuesday, including $7.5 million in guarantees, according to a source informed of the terms of the contract. He will make $8.25 million over the first two years of the deal. Succop ranked fifth in the NFL in […]

Dolphins Place Franchise Tag On Jarvis Landry

The Miami Dolphins placed the franchise tag on impending free-agent wide receiver Jarvis Landry on Tuesday. Despite reports in the last year that Miami was likely to move on from Landry, the team will at least pay him $16 million this season on the non-exclusive tag, meaning he'll be able to negotiate with other teams, […]

Jaguars Decline Options On Mychal Rivera, Arrelious Benn

The Jacksonville Jaguars declined the contract options for tight end Mychal Rivera and wide receiver Arrelious Benn on Tuesday, and they will become free agents in March. Rivera didn't play at all in 2017 and Benn had only one catch for 12 yards in nine games with Jacksonville. Neither are likely to make a fantasy […]

Steelers Expected To Tag Le'Veon Bell Before Deadline

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to place the franchise tag on impending free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell before the March 6 deadline. While both sides are much more optimistic that a long-term extension will be worked out this time around, the $14.5 million one-year tag will buy the team time to come to an agreement […]

Elvis Andrus Dealing With Back Spasms

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (back) cut his workout short Tuesday due to back spasms. This isn't a major deal so early in camp, but it's something to watch as Andrus is coming off a career year with a .297 average, 20 home runs, 88 RBI, 25 steals and 100 runs in 158 games. His […]

Eagles Promote Mike Groh To Offensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles promoted Mike Groh to offensive coordinator, according to a source with knowledge of the team's plans. However, play-calling duties will remain with head coach Doug Pederson. Groh has been an NFL assistant since 2013 after spending time in the college ranks before that. He was Virginia's offensive coordinator from 2006 to 2008 […]

Vontae Davis Visiting With 49ers

Free-agent cornerback Vontae Davis is visiting with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, according to a source. He has already met with the Bills and Browns. Davis will be entering his 10th season in the NFL and could provide needed veteran leadership to San Fran's secondary. He dealt with injuries in 2017 and wound up […]

Jaguars Picking Up Marcedes Lewis' Option

The Jacksonville Jaguars will pick up tight end Marcedes Lewis' 2018 option. He will return for his 13th season with the Jags after catching 24 passes for 318 yards and five touchdowns in 2017. Lewis is a big body for quarterback Blake Bortles but is more of a blocking tight end in this offense. He […]

Buccaneers Release Doug Martin

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released running back Doug Martin on Tuesday. This move was totally expected, as Martin failed to reach 450 yards for the second straight season after being an All-Pro in 2015. The team will save $6.75 million on the salary cap with the move. As a rookie, Martin rushed for 1,454 yards […]

Jets Could Get Creative For Kirk Cousins

The New York Jets are viewed as the favorites to land Washington Redskins impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins because they are projected to have $73.2 million in salary cap space, but they might get creative in order to give Cousins an offer he can't refuse. With running back Matt Forte and defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson […]

Daniel Nava Held Out Of Workouts

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Daniel Nava (back) was held out of Tuesday's workouts due to lower back discomfort. Nava also dealt with back problems last year, so the team will play it cautious early in camp. The veteran outfielder hit well with the Phillies last year (.301/.393/.421), but he was fortunate with a .357 BABIP. He […]

Ryan McMahon The Front-Runner For First Base Job

Colorado Rockies first baseman Ryan McMahon is the clear front-runner for the first base job this year with outfielder Ian Desmond mainly focusing on left field. However, McMahon hasn't heard anything definitive from manager Bud Black. The 23-year-old was just 3-for-19 in 17 games with Colorado at the end of last year, but he hit […]

Hanley Ramirez To Be No. 3 Hitter

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said first baseman Hanley Ramirez is currently in line to be the No. 3 hitter. Han-Ram had a disappointing season all around in 2017, but shoulder issues might've been the biggest reason for his decline across the board at the plate. Despite hitting .241, Ramirez still slugged 23 home […]

Ryan Braun To Play Left Field And First Base

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that outfielder Ryan Braun will only play left field and first base this year, and outfielder Christian Yelich will primarily play left field during the season but will see some time in right field this spring. In Milwaukee's crowded outfield, Domingo Santana appears to be the odd man out […]