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Khalil Mack Seeking A Lot Of Guaranteed Money
Oakland Raiders pass rusher Khalil Mack, who was absent for the start of voluntary workouts on Monday, is seeking in excess of $65 million in guarantees in a long-term deal. He's scheduled to earn $13.846 million under his fifth-year option in 2018. NFL Network's Steve Wyche said not to expect a deal for Mack before […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJets To Visit With Sam Darnold
The New York Jets are scheduled to visit with USC quarterback Sam Darnold in the coming days, according to a source. Darnold is also set to visit with the Giants this week. Darnold is one of the hottest quarterback prospects in the draft, and there's a good chance the Browns will select him first overall. […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJets Sign Charles Johnson
The New York Jets signed free-agent wide receiver Charles Johnson on Tuesday. He was released by the Panthers on July 25 of last year after having surgery on his right knee. He had 60 catches for 834 yards (13.9 yards per catch) in three years with the Vikings from 2014 to 2016. It'll be hard […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTim Wright Signs With Chiefs
Free-agent tight end Tim Wright, who hasn't played a game in the NFL since 2015, announced on Instagram that he signed a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday. The 26-year-old missed all of 2016 after tearing the ACL in his knee and was cut by the Detroit Lions after the preseason in 2017. […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTitans Agree With Michael Campanaro
The Tennessee Titans agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent wide receiver/kick returner Michael Campanaro on Tuesday. Campanaro averaged 11.4 yards on 37 punt returns and 26.4 yards on nine kick returns in four seasons with the Ravens. He also had 31 catches for 310 yards and two touchdowns in his short career. The 27-year-old […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDolphins Turned Down Deal For C.J. Anderson
The Miami Dolphins nixed a trade that would have netted them Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson in exchange for right tackle Ja'Wuan James, according to multiple NFL sources. Despite recording his first 1,000-yard season in 2017, Anderson is due $4.5 million in 2018 with no dead salary cap money if he's traded or released, […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoGiants Like Sam Darnold
The New York Giants have the No. 2 overall pick in this month's draft and are expected to select USC quarterback Sam Darnold if he's available, according to an NFL talent evaluator. "They don't like Josh Rosen," the evaluator said. However, the Browns could easily take Darnold at first overall, making the Giants go in […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoEli Manning's Future In New York Uncertain
Beyond the 2018 season, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning's future is uncertain. "This league, it's one year at a time. That's kind of how it goes. I need to go out there and play well this year, and that's all I'm looking forward to," Manning said. The team's brass hasn't said anything regarding Manning […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoOdell Beckham Jr. Arrives For Offseason Workouts
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. hasn't spoken with head coach Pat Shurmur yet, but he has arrived for the start of the team's offseason program. "He's a professional and I'm glad he's here today," Shurmur said. OBJ has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason and is trying to come back […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPatriots 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 […]
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