Patriots Re-Sign Devin McCourty Sunday

The New England Patriots re-signed defensive back Devin McCourty to a one-year deal worth $9 million on Sunday, according to a source. The veteran safety will return to New England for his 13th season. McCourty's salary cap charge will be lower than $9 million in 2022, which is important for a Patriots team with around […]

Bills Bring Back Isaiah McKenzie

The Buffalo Bills agreed to a two-year deal to re-sign wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie on Sunday. The deal will be worth $8 million. The 26-year-old finished the 2021 regular season with 20 receptions on 26 targets for 178 yards and one touchdown in 15 games (two starts) for Buffalo. He also contributed nine carries for […]

Cardinals Finalize Three-Year Deal With Zach Ertz

The Arizona Cardinals finalized a three-year deal to re-sign three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz on Sunday, according to a source. Ertz will come back on a deal ($31.65 million) that keeps him among the league's top-10 highest-paid tight ends at the age of 31. The move is nothing but great news for the […]

Lions Re-Sign C.J. Moore

The Detroit Lions re-signed safety C.J. Moore to a one-year deal worth up to $2.4 million on Sunday. Moore, who is a core special teams player for the Lions, will receive $800,000 guaranteed. In his three seasons in Detroit, he has played a total of 855 special teams snaps. From a defensive standpoint, he has […]

Patriots Using Second-Round Tender On Jakobi Meyers

The New England Patriots have decided to use a second-round tender on restricted free-agent wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The Patriots won't tender fullback Jakob Johnson, who is expected to have a market for his services in free agency. The second-round tender is worth $3.986 million in 2022. Meyers finished […]

Broncos Could Be In Market For Chandler Jones

Adding a new pass-rusher to pair with Bradley Chubb is a massive need for the Denver Broncos this offseason, especially in the tough AFC West. The Broncos are also in a very good spot to go out and spend in free agency (around $23 million in salary cap space), even after their blockbuster trade for […]

Colts Not Expected To Tender Taylor Stallworth

The Indianapolis Colts are not expected to tender restricted free-agent defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth, according to his agent. However, the Colts haven't ruled out bringing Stallworth back in 2022 after he recorded 16 tackles and three sacks for the Colts last season. The 26-year-old also had 16 tackles (11 solo), four tackles for loss and […]

Broncos Extend Andrew Beck

The Denver Broncos gave restricted free-agent fullback/tight end Andrew Beck an undisclosed one-year deal on Sunday, according to his agent. Denver envisions Beck's hybrid position type have a role in their offense under new head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Beck has just one carry for three yards and has caught nine of 12 targets for 90 […]

Saints, Panthers Have Made Offers For Deshaun Watson

The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers have made offers for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and are likely to meet with him soon, according to sources. Other teams are also involved with Watson. He has a no-trade clause and wants to meet with interested teams before formally waiving his no-trade clause. The 26-year-old won't […]

Chiefs Expected To Trade Or Release Frank Clark

The expectation around the league is that the Kansas City Chiefs will either trade or release defensive end Frank Clark. If he's not traded or released, his contract must be reworked, and his $26.3 million salary cap hit is a tough sell for the Chiefs. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler lists the San Francisco 49ers as a […]

Panthers Restructure Pat Elflein's Contract

The Carolina Panthers converted $4.865 million of center Pat Elflein's 2022 compensation into a signing bonus on Sunday, which creates $2.432 million in salary cap space for this season, according to a source. The Panthers continue to move money around to create cap space in 2022, and they are now closing in on $30 million […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Aaron Stinnie

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed offensive guard Aaron Stinnie to a one-year deal worth $1.4 million on Saturday. Stinnie can make as much as $2.5 million next season with incentives. The 28-year-old has been with Tampa for the last three seasons, mainly serving as offensive line depth. However, with guards Ali Marpet and Alex Cappa […]

Dont'a Hightower More Likely To Leave In Free Agency

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss lists New England Patriots linebackers Dont'a Hightower, Ja'Whaun Bentley and Jamie Collins Sr., offensive tackle Trent Brown and cornerback J.C. Jackson as those impending free agents more likely to depart the team this offseason. Hightower could be a landing spot in Pittsburgh due to his Brian Flores connection. He's heading into […]

Patriots Likely To Re-Sign Devin McCourty, Matthew Slater

The New England Patriots are likely to re-sign free safety Devin McCourty and wide receiver Matthew Slater. Slater will have a minimal salary cap charge, while McCourty still figures to command a significant contract. While both players are nearing the end of their respective careers, McCourty and Slater are two of the greatest leaders and […]

Teams Asking About Danielle Hunter

Multiple NFL teams have inquired about the trade availability of Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter, according to sources. The Vikings aren't believed to be actively shopping Hunter, but multiple executives believe he is available due to salary cap issues -- the Vikings are $15.7 million over the cap. Hunter's $18 million roster […]

Steelers Re-Sign Arthur Maulet

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed cornerback Arthur Maulet to an undisclosed two-year deal on Saturday, according to a source. The 28-year-old will return to Pittsburgh after recording a career-high 47 tackles (38 solo), five tackles for loss and one forced fumble in 16 games (two starts) in his first year with the Steelers in 2021. Maulet […]

Jesse Chavez Joins The Cubs

Free-agent relief pitcher Jesse Chavez has agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Chavez spent the 2021 season with the Atlanta Braves, where he went 3-2 with a 2.14 ERA and 1.01 WHIP while striking out 36 and walking 11 in 30 appearances (four starts) over 33 2/3 innings pitched. The […]

Miguel Diaz Signs With Tigers

The Detroit Tigers signed free-agent right-hander Miguel Diaz to a minor league contract on Saturday that will pay him $800,000 if he's in the major leagues. Diaz, 27, had his best season in 2021 with the San Diego Padres, posting a 3.64 ERA and 1.19 WHIP while striking out 46 and walking 19 in 25 […]

Matt Strahm Joins Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent relief pitcher Matt Strahm to a $3 million deal on Sunday. Strahm had a rough 2021 campaign, throwing only 6 2/3 innings due to right knee inflammation while allowing six earned runs in six outings for the San Diego Padres. The 30-year-old southpaw was much better in 2020, posting […]

Triston Casas Invited To Big-League Camp

The Boston Red Sox invited prospects Triston Casas, David Hamilton, Durbin Feltman and Chris Murphy to major league camp on Saturday as non-roster invitees. Casas is the highest-profile prospect the Red Sox will have in big-league camp this year, with Baseball America ranking him No. 19 on their top-100 list. He's expected to begin the […]

Nationals Interested In Anibal Sanchez

The Washington Nationals are interested in bringing free-agent starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez back after his impressive showcase on Saturday. The 38-year-old right-hander received an offer 10 minutes after his showcase on Saturday, that's how impressive he was. Sanchez didn't sign a contract last year because he didn't think the offers he received were substantial enough. […]

Brad Hand On The Mets Radar

Free-agent relief pitcher Brad Hand is on the New York Mets radar. The Mets are trying to add a good left-handed reliever to a strong righty-heavy bullpen before spring training. Andrew Chafin is another possibility for New York. Hand pitched for three teams last year, including the Mets. In his 16 appearances (13 1/3 innings) […]

Padres One Of Many Teams In On Nelson Cruz

The San Diego Padres are one of many teams in on free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz, who is expected to make his decision this weekend. Padres general manager AJ Preller has the connection to Cruz from their time with the Texas Rangers, where Cruz became a star. Almost all contending teams in the National League […]

Luke Maile Signs With Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent catcher Luke Maile on Saturday that will pay him $900,000 if he's in the major leagues. Maile hit .300/.382/.433 with no home runs and three RBI in just 34 plate appearances over 15 games for the Milwaukee Brewers, and he hasn't done much with […]

Alex Colome Agrees With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent relief pitcher Alex Colome on Saturday night, according to a source. The Rockies added Colome, shortstop Jose Iglesias and outfielder Scott Schebler on a busy Saturday. Colome doesn't have typical closer stuff, but the 33-year-old veteran has 155 career saves over nine major league […]

Niko Goodrum Joins Astros

The Houston Astros signed free-agent infielder Niko Goodrum on Saturday to a $2.1 million deal plus incentives. Goodrum will most likely serve as a utility infielder for the Astros after he slashed .232/.306/.401 with 42 home runs, 151 RBI and 45 stolen bases for the Detroit Tigers in a four-year span from 2018-21. In 2021, […]

Jeurys Familia Signs With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent relief pitcher Jeurys Familia to a $6 million deal on Saturday night. The 31-year-old right-hander has plenty of experience in the ninth inning in his 10-year major league career, as he's saved 125 games in 498 2/3 innings pitched. Familia had just one save for the New York Mets in […]

Rangers Acquire Mitch Garver From Twins

The Texas Rangers acquired catcher Mitch Garver from the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in exchange for shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and an unnamed prospect. Garver will be the team's new starting catcher in 2022, which those investing in Jonah Heim stock won't be too thrilled about. Garver broke out in 2019 with 31 home runs and […]

Twins Trading For Isiah Kiner-Falefa

The Minnesota Twins agreed to acquire Texas Rangers shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa on Saturday, according to sources familiar with the situation. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Rangers are also sending an unnamed prospect to the Twins in exchange for catcher Mitch Garver. Kiner-Falefa was set to open the 2022 season as the Rangers […]

Josh Rojas Ready To Go

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Josh Rojas (shoulder), who had cleanup surgery on his non-throwing shoulder after last season, said he's "doing really well" and is fully healthy entering spring training. "It's doing really well," Rojas said. "I'm really happy. I did the surgery. It feels good. I've been doing everything, hitting, throwing, taking ground balls. Everything […]