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Allen Robinson Not Going Anywhere
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone hinted that impending free-agent wide receiver Allen Robinson isn't going anywhere this offseason. “He’s a very good player for us,” Marrone said. “We have options with the tag that’s out there.” The team could place the $16 million franchise tag on Robinson and look to work out a long-term […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoZach Brown Looking To Break The Bank
Washington Redskins impending free-agent linebacker Zach Brown is looking to be compensated "like a top-three inside linebacker." The Redskins have interest in re-signing Brown, according to sources, but they probably will move on if he gets too expensive. Brown led the league in tackles through Week 14 and finished with 127 combined tackles and 2.5 […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoFalcons To Exercise Vic Beasley's Option
The Atlanta Falcons plan on exercising defensive lineman Vic Beasley's fifth-year option, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff. Even though Beasley struggled in his move to linebacker in 2017 (five sacks), this was a no-brainer move after he led all players with 15.5 sacks in 2016 as he helped the team to a Super Bowl […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDerrick Henry Set Up For Big Role In 2018
With Tennessee Titans veteran running back DeMarco Murray a candidate to be released this offseason, Derrick Henry figures to be in line for a heavy workload in 2018. Henry led the team with 744 yards rushing and five touchdowns last season, and he also had 11 receptions for 136 yards and a TD. General manager […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRob Gronkowski Expected To Return
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is expected to return in 2018 after contemplating retirement after the team's Super Bowl loss to the Eagles, according to sources. Gronk was contemplating opportunities in the entertainment industry. Constantly dealing with nagging injuries, Gronkowski still remains one of the most dynamic and productive tight ends in the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMatt Forte Announces Retirement
New York Jets running back Matt Forte announced his retirement from football on Wednesday. In his two seasons with New York, Forte looked his age and battled through various nagging injuries that left him far less than 100 percent. But in his eight seasons with the Bears, Forte became one of the most versatile three-down […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPat Shurmur Has Confidence In Eli Manning
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said that quarterback Eli Manning has "years" left as a starter in the NFL. Manning was a failure in 2017, posting under 4,000 yards passing for the first time since 2013, and he had 19 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 15 games. However, it didn't help that his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoAmari Cooper Expected To Be Focal Point Of Offense
Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said he expects wide receiver Amari Cooper to be "the focal point of our offense" in 2018. Coming off a disappointing season in which he had career lows in catches and yards in his third season, Cooper will be a value candidate in drafts for a potential bounce-back year […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDolphins May Prefer Josh Rosen
The Miami Dolphins may be considering trading up in the draft to secure one of the top-three quarterback prospects, and there is speculation that UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen is the signal caller of choice for Miami. The Dolphins could use wide receiver Jarvis Landry as ammunition to move up in the first round, according to […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRyan Shazier Won't Play in 2018
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said that linebacker Ryan Shazier (back) will not play in 2018. Shazier suffered a terrible back and spine injury in a blindside hit against the Bengals late in the season, and the future of his career was seriously in question. It looks like Shazier may be able to play […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTom Savage Loses Weight
Houston Texans impending free-agent quarterback Tom Savage said on his Twitter account that he has lost 17 pounds in the offseason. After Deshaun Watson (knee) suffered a season-ending injury last season, Savage played in eight games and completed 56.1 percent of his passes for 1,412 yards, five touchdowns and six interceptions. He's unlikely to land […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMike Glennon Informed Of Release
The Chicago Bears have informed quarterback Mike Glennon that they will release him, according to general manager Ryan Pace. The transaction cannot be finalized officially until the start of the new league year. Glennon was predictably a bust in Chicago with limited talent around him. He made it through just four games as the starter […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDaniel Nava Out 10-12 Weeks After Surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Daniel Nava (back) underwent back surgery on Tuesday and will be out 10 to 12 weeks, according to head trainer Todd Tomczyk. It's a tough blow for the 35-year-old Nava, as he was hoping to make the team out of camp as a platoon partner in left field. That was looking less […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMatt Duffy To Miss A Couple Days
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Matt Duffy (back), who was scratched with back spasms Tuesday, said he will only be out a couple of days. "No issues with the foot. Just a little back spasm. It'll be a couple days. It's pretty anti-climactic," Duffy said. Duffy missed all of 2017 with injuries, but he should have […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTrumaine Johnson Is Top Target For Raiders
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent cornerback Trumaine Johnson, who won't be back with the Rams after they traded for cornerback Marcus Peters, is the Oakland Raiders' No. 1 target in free agency, according to sources. Johnson, who was franchise tagged the last two years by the Rams, would become Oakland's No. 1 corner across from […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDolphins Impressed With Baker Mayfield
The Miami Dolphins like Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield's skill set and have privately spoken about how he impressed them during his interview at the Senior Bowl, according to a source with direct knowledge. However, Mayfield might not be available when the Dolphins select 11th overall in the draft. The team will have dinner with him […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPackers Lose Grievance Against Martellus Bennett
The Green Bay Packers lost their grievance against New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett in their effort to recover the signing bonus they gave him, according to a source. Bennett was a free-agent bust for Green Bay, catching just 24 passes for 233 yards and no touchdowns in seven games while dealing with his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJosh Rosen Not Against Playing For Cleveland
University of Los Angeles-California quarterback Josh Rosen said he's not against playing for the Cleveland Browns. "I’ve never said anything about not wanting to play in Cleveland. I don’t know where that came from. There's absolutely no foundation in reality in that (report)," Rosen said. A report came out that stated Rosen was considering going […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoSam Darnold Won't Throw At Combine
University of Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold will not throw at this week's NFL scouting combine and will instead focus on his athletic testing and interviews instead, according to a source. Darnold will throw at his school's Pro Day on March 21. He is widely considered one of the best QB prospects in this year's […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJoe Haden Expected To Return To Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to keep cornerback Joe Haden, and his $11.6 million salary cap number isn't a concern after he played well in 2017. The team could also approach him about reworking his deal, but that's not the current expectation. He is due $9 million in salary and a $1 million roster bonus […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBears Could Tag Kyle Fuller
There is a good chance the Chicago Bears place the franchise or transition tag on impending free-agent cornerback Kyle Fuller, in the opinion of the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs. The Bears didn't pick up Fuller's fifth-year option after he disappointed in 2016, but he bounced back with a career-high 61 total tackles and two interceptions […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPanthers Excited About Devin Funchess
Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney is excited about the future of wide receiver Devin Funchess. “The ‘X’ role that he moved over to is the role that really fits his skill set the best. Obviously he’s got size and he’s got good athletic ability for a guy at that position, and he’s got the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTeddy Bridgewater Expected To Be Free Agent
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is expected to be a free agent, according to sources. The Vikings aren't planning to assert that his contract tolls, and the quarterback is proceeding as if he'll be a free agent. Bridgewater made a nice comeback from a serious knee injury in 2016, but the fact is he's attempted […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoVontae Davis Agrees With Bills
Free-agent cornerback Vontae Davis agreed to a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, according to a source. Davis was medically cleared earlier this month after having core surgery late in the season. With Davis now in the fold, Buffalo isn't expected to re-sign cornerback E.J. Gaines. A groin injury that Davis dealt with […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJeimer Candelario Has Bruised Knee
Detroit Tigers third base prospect Jeimer Candelario (knee) is dealing with a bruised knee after colliding with Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman behind the plate on Monday. Candelario should miss very little time, if any, in camp. That's good news, as he's the team's third baseman of the future after being traded over from the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoFelix Hernandez's X-Rays Come Back Negative
After being struck by a line drive on his upper forearm Monday, Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez's (forearm) X-rays came back negative. He will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. King Felix looks to have dodged a bullet here, but the M's will likely give him as much time as he needs before his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJosh McCown Wants To Return
New York Jets impending free-agent veteran quarterback Josh McCown would like a chance to re-sign with the team and come back in 2018 after impressing in 2017. He completed over 67 percent of his passes while throwing 18 touchdowns in 13 starts for Gang Green. McCown said his "body feels great" and that he is […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRams Trade For Marcus Peters
The Los Angeles Rams acquired cornerback Marcus Peters from the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round pick and a 2019 second-round pick, according to sources. The deal won't become official until the new league year begins March 14. Peters is one of the better young corners in the NFL and […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoFalcons Have No Interest In Trading Tevin Coleman
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team has no interest in trading running back Tevin Coleman. Dimitroff sees a scenario where Coleman gets paid even after Devonta Freeman's extension. The Falcons value their one-two punch of Freeman and Coleman in the backfield a lot, clearly. Coleman saw a few starts in 2017 with […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoIchiro Suzuki Still Looking For MLB Job
Free-agent outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is still holding out for an MLB job in a group of veteran free-agent outfielders that includes Jayson Werth, Andre Ethier, Matt Holliday and others. Suzuki hasn't seriously considered returning to play in Japan yet. The 44-year-old future Hall of Famer is on his last legs after hitting .255/.318/.332 with three […]
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