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Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie May Not Switch Positions
New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie may not be moving from corner to free safety in 2018. There were reports last week that the 31-year-old would return for the final year of his deal at a new position, but that has been news to the Giants coaches. He's scheduled to make $6.48 million in 2018 […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBroncos Exercise Chris Harris' Option
The Denver Broncos exercised cornerback Chris Harris Jr.'s $1.1 million option for the 2018 season, according to a league source. The 28-year-old has developed into one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL, and they'll need him to step up even more with Aqib Talib likely to be traded to open up some salary cap […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoStedman Bailey Trying To Make Comeback
Former St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey, whose football career came to an abrupt end at the time when he was shot twice in the head in 2015, worked out at Marshall's Pro Day recently and is attempting to make a comeback. The 27-year-old is now a free agent and is free to sign […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRavens Could Go QB In First Round
While it's highly unlikely, the Baltimore Ravens could decide to take a quarterback at 16th overall in the first round of this year's draft. NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah projected the Ravens taking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield at No. 16 in his latest mock draft. Joe Flacco is 33 years old, has suffered injuries […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJonathan Stewart Visiting Seahawks
Free-agent running back Jonathan Stewart is visiting the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, according to a source. Seattle's ground game was one of the worst in the league in 2017, so they will look at all avenues to improve. However, the declining J-Stew probably isn't the answer after he posted a career-low 3.4 yards per carry […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJarvis Landry Signs Franchise Tender
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry signed his $15.982 million franchise tender Thursday, according to a source. The next item of business is for the Dolphins to trade Landry, as they are already over the salary cap with Landry on the books. No trade is imminent, however, and Miami may elect to wait until the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoClint Frazier Taking Things Slowly
New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (concussion), who has had two MRI exams and a CT scan on his head, did 20 minutes on a bike, threw and did rotational exercises on Thursday. “It’s frustrating, but I’m trying not to mess around with this," Frazier said. He suffered a serious concussion after running into the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoStephen Vogt Works Out Pain-Free
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Stephen Vogt (shoulder) did some plyometric throwing drills Thursday and didn't have any pain. Vogt dealt with some shoulder soreness early in camp, but as long as he doesn't have any setbacks from here on out, he should be ready for Opening Day. However, he's not a lock for the final roster, […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoZach Davies Not Concerned With Injury
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies isn't concerned about his oblique injury and said he's "feeling really good." He will test it with a throwing program Thursday and will then throw a bullpen session Friday. This is good news, but oblique injuries can often be tricky for pitchers, so let's see how he comes out […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMichael Conforto Takes BP Thursday
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (shoulder) took full batting practice on the field Thursday and also shagged fly balls in center field, where he was seen sprinting around. He continues to progress from shoulder surgery and is targeting a May 1 return. Conforto seems to be way ahead of schedule from a serious shoulder […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoAndrew Norwell Expected To Sign With Giants
The belief is that free-agent offensive guard Andrew Norwell is a "done deal" to land with the New York Giants. New Giants general manager Dave Gettleman is familiar with Norwell from his time leading the Panthers and is expected to bring Norwell over to shore up New York's pitiful offensive line. Norwell is one of […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBroncos Shopping Aqib Talib
Updating a previous report, the Denver Broncos are actively shopping cornerback Aqib Talib, according to a team source. General manager John Elway and 49ers GM John Lynch were engaged about talks for Talib, and both parties were making progress until Talib balked at that potential deal. Talib declined a trade to San Francisco and prefers […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPatriots Are Aqib Talib's Top Choice
The Denver Broncos have had trade conversations concerning cornerback Aqib Talib with the San Francisco 49ers, but it doesn't look like a deal will get done, according to sources. Talib prefers to be released so that he can choose his next team, and the Patriots are his top choice, according to sources. The Broncos are […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDolphins Not Ruling Out Releasing Ndamukong Suh
The Miami Dolphins are not ruling out releasing defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, according to an NFL official who spoke with the team. It isn't likely or unlikely at this point, but the team has it under consideration as they determine if restructuring him or releasing him is the better option. Suh brings with him an […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoAustin Hooper Working To Get Better
Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper worked with quarterback Matt Ryan last Friday and is putting in more work earlier in the offseason than ever before. “I'm here [in Atlanta] all offseason to work with him,” Hooper said. “Whenever Matt wants to go out, I told him to just text me.” Expectations were high for […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoLe'Veon Bell Won't Sit Out In 2018
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell said on Instagram on Wednesday that he will not sit out the 2018 season if he can't work out a long-term deal with the team. However, he will sit out all of training camp. "It's just a re-run of last year," Bell said. Bell started off a tad slow […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBrian Flores To Call Defensive Plays
New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores will take over the primary play-calling duties in 2018 with previous defensive coordinator Matt Patricia now the head coach of the Lions. New England has not yet named a defensive coordinator and are preparing to go into the season without one, according to two league sources. Flores has […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPatriots Releasing Martellus Bennett
The New England Patriots are releasing tight end Martellus Bennett on Wednesday, according to a league source. After posting a career-high seven touchdowns on his way to a Super Bowl ring with the Pats in 2016, Bennett was a big disappointment last year with the Packers and Patriots, mainly due to a shoulder injury. He […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPatriots Pick Up Kenny Britt's Option
The New England Patriots picked up wide receiver Kenny Britt's 2018 option, according to a source. The veteran Britt turned out to be a monumental free-agent bust for the Browns last year, as he caught only 18 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns in nine games for them before they cut him lose. He […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTre Mason Ready To Make Combeback
Former St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason is ready to return to football following a two-year hiatus, according to sources. He has recently been in contact with NFL teams and is in a much better place mentally after multiple run-ins with the police in 2016. However, per sources, NFL teams are reluctant to give […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBears Put Transition Tag On Kyle Fuller
The Chicago Bears have applied the transition tag to cornerback Kyle Fuller, according to sources. The Bears can match any offer that comes in for Fuller. Chicago could have made it easier on themselves if they would've just picked up Fuller's fifth-year option in 2016, but Fuller missed that entire season before bouncing back in […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPanthers Reach Long-Term Deal With Graham Gano
The Carolina Panthers have locked up place kicker Graham Gano on a long-term deal, so they will not have to place the franchise tag on him, according to a source. His deal is for four years. While Gano doesn't have the strongest leg in the NFL, he was 0-for-1 on 50-plus yard attempts last year, […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJerick McKinnon Likely To Move On
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent running back Jerick McKinnon looks destined to test the free-agent market. General manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer talked about the team's running game at last week's combine but only discussed Dalvin Cook and Latavius Murray. With McKinnon expected to move on, the Vikings shouldn't have a problem replacing […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRedskins Targeting Paul Richardson
The Washington Redskins are targeting Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent wide receiver Paul Richardson, among others. The 'Skins are looking to upgrade their receiving corps with quarterback Kirk Cousins basically out the door to free agency. Terrelle Pryor was a massive bust and tight end Jordan Reed can't stay healthy. Richardson had a career year in […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRavens Could Be Interested In Donte Moncrief
The Baltimore Ravens could be interested in Indianapolis Colts impending free-agent wide receiver Dontre Moncrief. Moncrief is looking to rehabilitate his image after struggling in 2017 without quarterback Andrew Luck, and he could settle for a modest one-year deal. He had a career-low 26 receptions for 391 yards and two touchdowns last year in 12 […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBills To Sign Chris Ivory
The Buffalo Bills are expected to sign free-agent running back Chris Ivory to a two-year deal, according to sources. Ivory struggled in a backup role in Jacksonville last season, rushing 112 times for 382 yards (career-low 3.4 yards per carry) and just one touchdown. He's not as effective as he was earlier in his career, […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoEarl Thomas Sticking Around
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to keep Earl Thomas for the 2018 season. Thomas has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason, but Seattle would have to receive a significant offer to consider moving him. Thomas is entering his age-28 season but remains one of the better safeties in the NFL and should continue […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoSeahawks Likely To Lose Jimmy Graham To Free Agency
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to lose tight end Jimmy Graham to free agency, and the New Orleans Saints are one of the teams interested in him. Graham had 57 catches for 520 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Seahawks in 2017, and he became a low-end, touchdown-dependent fantasy asset late in the year. While […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRams Won't Place Tag On Sammy Watkins
The Los Angeles Rams will not use the franchise tag on impending free-agent wide receiver Sammy Watkins. If they use the tag, it will be on safety Lamarcus Joyner. However, the team would still like to keep Watkins. After being traded over from the Bills, Watkins had only 39 catches for 593 yards and eight […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoWhite Sox Have Little Interest In Mike Moustakas, Carlos Gonzalez
The Chicago White Sox have very little interest, if any, in free-agent third baseman Mike Moustakas and outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, according to sources. Moose and Car-Go haven't seen much of a market for their services this offseason. It's understandable for Gonzalez after he struggled in 2017, but Moustakas is coming off a career-high 38 home […]
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