Lance McCullers Jr. Says He Has A Flexor Tendon Injury

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) said he's dealing with a flexor tendon injury and not a UCL issue. He has undergone platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell treatments and isn't throwing yet. "I'm going to have a good amount of rehab here for at least a couple of weeks and we'll see the next […]

Mike Clevinger Says He'll Be Ready

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow), who missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, said that he'll be ready for the start of the 2022 season. "I feel healthier than I have in my entire career," Clevinger said. The right-hander made just five starts for the Friars in 2020 […]

Astros To Make New Offer To Carlos Correa

The Houston Astros plan to make a new offer to free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa shortly, according to a source. Correa's potential return is creating buzz in camp, and "players can't stop talking about it," according to one source. Correa and Freddie Freeman are the biggest names left on the open market with spring training games […]

Alex Reyes Undergoes MRI Exam On Shoulder

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes (shoulder) said he underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday and is still waiting for the results on his sore right shoulder. Reyes said he's had lingering pain from last season. It's not what you want to hear with spring training games around the corner later this week. The […]

Pirates Sign Heath Hembree

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that they signed free-agent relief pitcher Heath Hembree to an undisclosed one-year deal. Hembree spent the 2021 season pitching for the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds, posting a 5.59 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with nine saves in 58 innings over 60 relief appearances. The 33-year-old had a bit […]

Braves Agree On Eight-Year Extension With Matt Olson

After trading for first baseman Matt Olson on Monday, the Atlanta Braves moved quickly to sign him to an eight-year, $168 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. Olson, who is an Atlanta native, is now locked up two years before he was scheduled to become a free agent. Freddie Freeman won't be back […]

Elandon Roberts Returns To Miami

The Miami Dolphins re-signed linebacker Elandon Roberts to a one-year, $3.25 million deal on Tuesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. In his second season with the Dolphins last year, Roberts tallied a career-high 83 tackles (42 solo), six tackles for loss, one interception for a touchdown, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one […]

J.D. McKissic To Sign With Bills

Former Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic plans to sign a two-year, $7 million deal with the Buffalo Bills, according to a source. McKissic has the ability to earn as much as $8 million through incentives. He played in only 11 games in 2021 due to injury and finished with 48 carries for 212 yards […]

Marcus Williams Agrees To Five-Year Deal With Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens agreed on a five-year, $70 million deal with free-agent safety Marcus Williams on Tuesday, according to a source. Williams had a career-high 74 tackles (52 solo), two interceptions, eight passes defensed and a forced fumble in 16 regular season games for the New Orleans Saints in 2021 while playing on the franchise […]

Chase Daniel Returns To Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed veteran quarterback Chase Daniel to a one-year, $2.25 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Daniel will return in 2022 to back up impressive young quarterback Justin Herbert. The 35-year-old Daniel played in just one game last year and didn't attempt a single pass. He hasn't started a game […]

Randy Gregory Reverses Course, Signs With Broncos

Updating a previous story, free-agent defensive end Randy Gregory is signing a five-year, $70 million deal with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday after a deal for the same length and money fell apart for him to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys. Gregory's contract includes $28 million guaranteed. The 29-year-old had knee surgery in January, but […]

Andrew Whitworth Announces Retirement

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday on his Instagram page. The writing was on the wall when the Rams signed offensive tackle Joe Noteboom to a big deal on Monday to take over the starting left tackle duties. It's not a surprise that the 40-year-old decided […]

Maliek Collins Re-Signs With Texans

The Houston Texans re-signed defensive tackle Maliek Collins to a two-year, $17 million deal on Tuesday that includes $8.5 million guaranteed, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Collins will return to the Texans as a valuable run-stuffer on the interior of the defensive line in Houston. The Texans were one of the […]

Browns Release JC Tretter

The Cleveland Browns released center JC Tretter on Tuesday, according to a source. The move will clear $8.2 million in salary cap space for the Browns, but they'll also be losing one of the most reliable centers in the NFL. With the 31-year-old moving on, Cleveland appears set to give Nick Harris the starting job […]

Steelers Sign James Daniel To Three-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed offensive lineman James Daniels to a three-year, $26.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to sources. Daniels comes over to Pittsburgh after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Chicago Bears. He was a second-round pick in 2018 out of Iowa. The 24-year-old has primarily played guard in his […]

Lions Re-Sign Charles Harris

The Detroit Lions re-signed pass-rusher Charles Harris to a two-year deal worth $14 million on Tuesday, according to a source. In his first year in Detroit in 2021, the former first-rounder had a career-high 65 tackles (34 solo), 10 tackles for loss, 16 QB hits, two forced fumbles and a career-high 7.5 sacks in 17 […]

Falcons Emerge As Sleeper For Deshaun Watson

The Atlanta Falcons have emerged as a sleeper team to acquire Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to league sources. The Falcons join the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns as teams that are interested in trading for Watson. Watson isn't facing criminal charges, but he still has 22 sexual-assault allegations against him […]

Packers Expected To Keep Mason Crosby

It appears that the Green Bay Packers will keep kicker Mason Crosby in 2022. Crosby is scheduled to make $3.4 million with a salary cap charge of $4.735 million in 2022, and there has been no change in his status or contract, according to a source. The 37-year-old veteran had a rough 2021 season in […]

Laviska Shenault Jr. Could Be Moved

The word is that the Jacksonville Jaguars might be looking to trade wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr., which doesn't come as a big surprise after the team added receivers Christian Kirk and Zay Jones on Monday. Tight end Evan Engram was also added as a new weapon for young quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Remember, the Jaguars […]

Cardinals Restructure DeAndre Hopkins' Contract

The Arizona Cardinals converted wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' $10.65 million roster bonus into a signing bonus on Tuesday to create $7.1 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season, according to a source. Hopkins is under contract through the 2024 season. Because of injury, Hopkins had the worst season of his career in his […]

Browns Acquire Chase Winovich From Patriots

The Cleveland Browns acquired outside linebacker Chase Winovich from the New England Patriots on Tuesday in exchange for linebacker Mack Wilson, according to sources. Both players mostly served as backups in 2021. Winovich failed to record a sack and played just 13.5% of the Patriots defensive snaps in 13 total games. The 26-year-old had 11 […]

Titans Release Janoris Jenkins

The Tennessee Titans released cornerback Janoris Jenkins on Tuesday, according to a source. The player also known as Jackrabbit Jenkins will be moving on after just one season in Tennessee, where he recorded 54 tackles (38 solo), one interception, six passes defensed and one forced fumble in 14 games (13 starts). The 33-year-old was a […]

Connor Williams Signing With Dolphins

Former Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Connor Williams is signing a two-year, $14 million deal that includes $7.5 million fully guaranteed on Tuesday with the Miami Dolphins, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Williams played his first four seasons with the Cowboys after they made him a second-round pick in 2018 out of […]

Packers Put Second-Round Tender On Allen Lazard

The Green Bay Packers are tendering restricted free-agent wide receiver Allen Lazard at the second-round level, according to a source. That comes with a one-year salary of just under $4 million for 2022. Lazard posted career-highs in receptions (40), targets (60), receiving yards (513) and touchdowns (eight) in 15 regular season games in his fourth […]

Dolphins Re-Sign Preston Williams

The Miami Dolphins are re-signing wide receiver Preston Williams to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Williams has played in exactly eight games in each of his first three NFL seasons. The 24-year-old torn his ACL midway through his rookie season and has been plagued by injuries and drops ever since. […]

Montravius Adams Returns To Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are re-signing defensive lineman Montravius Adams to a two-year, $5 million deal on Tuesday, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. Adams spent time with the Steelers (five games) and the New Orleans Saints (five games) last year, finishing with just 15 tackles (seven solo), three QB hits and two […]

Darius Phillips Lands With Raiders

Free-agent cornerback Darius Phillips agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, according to a source. Phillips played in only 12 games for the Cincinnati Bengals last year due to a shoulder injury. It was his second straight season playing in only 12 games. The 26-year-old will be looking […]

Malik Hooker Re-Signs With Dallas

The Dallas Cowboys re-signed safety Malik Hooker to a two-year, $8 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Hooker isn't much of an asset in IDP fantasy leagues, but he played well for the Cowboys down the stretch in 2021 and finished with 44 tackles (30 solo), one interception and two passes defensed in […]

Phillip Evans Signs Minor League Deal With Yankees

The New York Yankees signed free-agent third baseman Phillip Evans to a minor league deal on Tuesday. Evans spent the 2021 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, slashing .206/.312/.299 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 247 plate appearances over 76 games. The 29-year-old spent his first two big-league seasons with the New York Mets, […]

White Sox Discussing Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas

Along with the Minnesota Twins, the Chicago White Sox are among many teams talking to the Oakland Athletics about trading for starting pitchers Sean Manaea and/or Frankie Montas. The A's already have traded starting pitcher Chris Bassitt to the New York Mets and first baseman Matt Olson to the Atlanta Braves, so their full rebuild […]