Malcolm Mitchell Still Absent From Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) remained out of practice Tuesday, raising the question as to whether he'll be activated off Injured Reserve for the game against the Titans on Saturday. Head coach Bill Belichick didn't sound optimistic about Mitchell's status. Mitchell hasn't played all season, so there is little reason to think […...

Chris Hogan Expected To Return This Weekend

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (shoulder) is expected to return for the Divisional Round against the Titans. He missed seven of the final eight games of the regular season and had just one catch since Week 8. He will return to being a steady pair of hands for quarterback Tom Brady, but Hogan […...

DeMarco Murray Not Practicing Again On Tuesday

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (knee) is not practicing Tuesday, and there is a small chance he will play against the Patriots on Saturday. Even if Murray returns after missing the Wild-Card game, it will be Derrick Henry's show in the backfield. Murray's injury may have been a blessing in disguise for the Titans, […...

Rangers Avoid Arbitration With Ryan Rua

The Texas Rangers avoided salary arbitration with outfielder Ryan Rua by agreeing to a one-year, $870,000 deal Tuesday. Rua will enter the 2018 season most likely as just outfield depth for the Rangers. In 63 games for Texas in 2017, he hit just .217 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 129 at-bats. He […...

Jon Gruden Officially Announced As Raiders Coach

The Oakland Raiders officially introduced new head coach Jon Gruden during a press conference Tuesday. It was poorly kept secret since last week that Gruden would replace former head coach Jack Del Rio, and the Raiders have signed Gruden to a 10-year, $100 million deal, which is the largest in the history of the NFL. […...

Norv Turner A Candidate For Carolina's Offensive Coordinator Position

Norv Turner could be at the top of the list to become the Carolina Panthers' next offensive coordinator after the team fired Mike Shula on Tuesday. Turner hired Panthers head coach Ron Rivera as an assistant while with the San Diego Chargers, and Rivera is known to hire assistants that he's worked with before. Turner […...

Mike Shula, Ken Dorsey Let Go By Panthers

The Carolina Panthers relieved offensive coordinator Mike Shula and quarterbacks coach Ken Dorsey of their duties Tuesday. Shula had been the offensive coordinator for the last seven seasons and has been around for as long as quarterback Cam Newton has been with the team. Dorsey had been the QBs coach for the last five seasons. […...

Rex Burkhead Practicing Tuesday

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead (knee) is back at practice Tuesday. Burkhead returned to practice during the bye week, and he's been expected to return for the Divisional Round all along, so expect him to suit up this Saturday against the Titans. He should continue to mainly serve in a pass-catching role out […...

Thomas Davis Expects Reduced Role In 2018

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis, who will turn 35 in March heading into his 13th NFL season, said he expects a reduced role in 2018. “This was a tough year for me dealing with a bunch of injuries that caused problems for me," Davis said. He managed to play in 15 games in 2017 and […...

DeMarco Murray Listed As Day-To-Day

Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (knee) is being listed as day-to-day this week. Murray hasn't practiced or played since spraining his knee in Week 16, and he seems doubtful to be able to suit up in the Divisional Round against the Patriots. Even if Murray is active for that one, he seems destined to […...

Devin Funchess Active Against Saints

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (shoulder), who was listed as questionable, is active for the Wild-Card game against the Saints on Sunday. Funchess was never expected to miss this one. As quarterback Cam Newton's top passing target, Funchess will be in play as a WR2 in DFS games, although he's facing a pretty solid […...

Mike Mularkey To Remain As Head Coach

The Tennessee Titans announced Sunday that head coach Mike Mularkey will stick around for the 2018 season. The surprising upset win over the Chiefs on the road in the Wild-Card game on Saturday likely earned Mularkey another season, but he'll need to get more creative with the offense and improve quarterback Marcus Mariota's game overall […...

T.J. Yeldon Inactive In Wild-Card Round

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon (illness) is inactive for the Wild-Card game against the Bills on Sunday. Yeldon typically serves as the third-down back for the Jags, so his absence is a downgrade for their backfield, but it could mean more pass-catching work for rookie Leonard Fournette. Fournette is a strong play in fantasy […...

Jason Kipnis Expected To Move Back To Second Base

Cleveland Indians second baseman/outfielder Jason Kipnis, who was moved to the outfield in 2017, is expected to move back to second base to start the 2018 season. Infielder Jose Ramirez can now move back to third base. 2017 was a lost season for Kipnis, as he missed the start of the year after straining his […...

Kazuhisa Makita Agrees With Padres

Japanese relief pitcher Kazuhisa Makita agreed to a two-year, $4 million deal with the San Diego Padres on Saturday, according to sources. Makita posted stellar numbers for the Seibu Lions the last two years overseas, but he's likely to have just a setup role in the San Diego bullpen in 2018, which means he is […...

Mets Considering Logan Morrison, Adam Lind

The New York Mets are open to adding free-agent first basemen Logan Morrison or Adam Lind as they look to give young first baseman Dominic Smith some competition in 2018. It's been a slow-developing free-agent market, so Morrison and Lind could fall into the team's lap on the cheap. However, Morrison may be too expensive […...

Dallas Keuchel Feeling Good

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (foot) has been out of his walking boot for around a week and is feeling good. He also recently resumed throwing and said he expects to be pitching off a mound in early February. Keuchel struggled through a foot injury late in the year and aggravated it in the […...

Mike Mularkey's Job Not Safe

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey's job is not safe, and he could lose his job if the team loses in the Wild-Card game to the Chiefs on Saturday, according to sources. If Mularkey is let go, the Titans are prepared to make a run for Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The Titans molasses-slow offense […...

Panthers Reach Extension With Ron Rivera

The Carolina Panthers reached a two-year contract extension with head coach Ron Rivera on Saturday. The Panthers finished 11-5 this year after a disappointing 6-10 finish in 2016. Rivera has led the Panthers to the playoffs four times in the last five years, which included a Super Bowl appearance in 2015. At this point, he's […...

Chiefs Open To Trading Alex Smith In The Offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs are open to trading quarterback Alex Smith in the offseason, according to sources, despite him having the top quarterback rating in 2017. The Chiefs will listen to trade offers for Smith, who is set to earn $17 million in 2018. It's mainly because the Chiefs traded up to select quarterback Patrick […...

Mets Have Had Contact With Jonathan Lucroy

The New York Mets have had contact with free-agent Jonathan Lucroy. The Mets are more interested in adding infielders and outfielders, so Lucroy probably isn't a high priority. He hasn't been a high priority for any teams this offseason after disappointing with a .265 average, six home runs and 40 RBI in 123 games between […...

Ronald Jones Declares For NFL Draft

USC running back Ronald Jones has declared for the NFL draft this spring. He finishes as the school's fifth leading rusher. Jones finished with 1,550 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2017, and NFL.com analyst Daniel Jeremiah sees Jones as a Jamaal Charles-like talent at the next level. Jones will add to the tremendous running back […...

LeSean McCoy Expected To Play

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (ankle), who is listed as questionable to play in the Wild-Card game against the Jaguars, is expected to play. McCoy sprained his ankle in Week 17 and is hoping he'll be effective on Sunday against Jacksonville. "We'll see. We'll see," McCoy told reporters. "I don't want to make any […...

Mark Ingram Won't Have Contract Voided

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram wasn't selected to the All-Pro team in 2017, which means he won't have his contract voided for the 2018 season. He had a clause in his contract that would've made him a free agent in 2018 if he'd been selected to the All-Pro team this year. Ingram had […...

Michael Thomas Not On Final Injury Report

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (hamstring) isn't listed on the final injury report for the Wild-Card game against the Panthers. In two games against Carolina this season, Thomas went off for a combined 12 receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns. He'll be one of the more popular DFS plays at wideout this […...

Kelvin Benjamin, Charles Clay Not On Final Injury Report

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (knee) and tight end Charles Clay (knee) were both limited in practice all week and were taken off the final injury report for the Wild-Card game against the Jaguars. Benjamin has been playing through a torn ligament in his knee for several weeks now, and he's not a recommended […...

LeSean McCoy, Deonte Thompson Questionable Against Jaguars

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (ankle) and wide receiver Deonte Thompson (shoulder) were both limited in practice Friday and are questionable for the Wild-Card game against the Jaguars. McCoy was carted off with an ankle injury in Week 17 and is believed to be a game-time decision for this one. He has slightly improved […...

Matt Patricia Interviews For Giants Head Coaching Position

The New York Giants interviewed Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia for their head coaching vacancy Friday. Up next is Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. Patricia is a rising head coaching candidate that interviewed for several jobs last offseason as well. He's more of a realistic option to take this job than McDaniels...

Raiders Giving Jon Gruden A 10-Year Deal

The Oakland Raiders will give new head coach Jon Gruden a 10-year deal, which is the longest in the history of the NFL, according to sources. The deal is likely to be worth around $100 million. Wow. We now understand why Gruden is coming out of the ESPN broadcasting booth to coach for the first […...

Astros Could Be Landing Spot For Greg Holland, Addison Reed

The Houston Astros could emerge as a landing spot for free-agent closer Greg Holland, who is the top remaining closer on the free-agent market. Some people within the Astros organization see the closing spot as a potential issue for the team, according to sources, with current closer Ken Giles struggling during the playoffs. Free-agent relief […...