Julio Urias Starts Throwing Again
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias (shoulder) posted a video of himself on his Instagram account that shows him throwing for the first time in seven months. The 21-year-old had surgery on his left anterior shoulder capsule last June, which ended his 2017 season. Despite calling the video the "the happiest day of his therapy," he... Read More
Bruce Maxwell Nearing Resolution On Legal Issues
Oakland A's catcher Bruce Maxwell may be able to resolve his legal issues before spring training begins. Maxwell has a settlement conference scheduled for Feb. 12, where he could reach a plea deal for his arrest. Maxwell was arrested on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct stemming from an incident... Read More
Alex Reyes Enters 2018 Without a Set Role
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Alex Reyes is already in Jupiter, Fla., getting a head start on spring training. The young right-hander is recovering from last year's Tommy John Surgery, and the team has set May 1 as a goal for having him back on the mound. What they have not yet set, though, is... Read More
Eagles Fully Healthy Heading Into Super Bowl Weekend
The Philadelphia Eagles are fully healthy heading into the weekend of the Super Bowl. Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan was back on the practice field on Friday after missing the previous two days due to an illness that had been going around the team. Several players missed practice earlier in the week or practiced but did... Read More
Greg Monroe Signed by The Celtics off Waivers
The Boston Celtics have agreed to sign center Greg Monroe after the Phoenix Suns decided to buy him out of his contract. The Celtics, who have been looking for a scoring punch off the bench, will turn to Monroe. He might end up nabbing some starts if he can outplay Aron Baynes, but the Celtics... Read More
Michael Martinez Undergoes Surgery to Repair a Ruptured Achilles Tendon
Cleveland Indians utility player Michael Martinez underwent surgery this week to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. He was performing agility exercises in his native Dominican Republic when he was injured. Rehabilitation for a ruptured Achilles usually takes at least six months, so Martinez's entire 2018 season is in jeopardy right now. He had signed a... Read More
Several Eagles Starters Dealing With Illnesses
Several Philadelphia Eagles players are dealing with illnesses with only a few days to go before the Super Bowl. Defensive tackle Tim Jernigan and cornerback Ronald Darby both missed Thursday's media availability. Linebacker Mychal Kendricks said, "I'm getting over it right now. It's like a cold, dude. I don't know. The whole team has it,... Read More
Jabari Parker to Return Friday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (knee) will make his return on Friday night when the team will welcome the New York Knicks. Parker tore the ACL in his left knee nearly a year ago during a matchup against the Miami Heat and has been absent since. Whether he starts or will come off of the... Read More
Avery Bradley And Tobias Harris Traded To The Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers will receive Avery Bradley, Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic, a first-round pick and a second-round pick from the Detroit Pistons in return for Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and Willie Reed. This marks the first blockbuster trade of the trade season, as the Clippers appear to be cleaning house for the future. Harris... Read More
Blake Griffin Traded To Pistons
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to a deal to receive forwards Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and center Willie Reed from the Los Angeles Clippers for guard Avery Bradley, forward Tobias Harris, center Boban Marjanovic, a 2018 first-round pick and a 2019 second-round pick. The Pistons have gone all in on Griffin in order to get... Read More
Preston Claiborne Signs Minor League Deal With Indians
Right-handed pitcher Preston Claiborne has signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians, which includes an invitation to spring training. Claiborne appeared in just one game last season at the major league level, but he pitched well in Triple-A. In 38 Triple-A appearances, he put up a sparkling 1.89 ERA. The 30-year-old will be... Read More
Jay Ajayi Limited in Friday's Practice
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday. Ajayi started out the week as a full participant on Wednesday, but then got in just limited work on Thursday and Friday. With the Super Bowl still over a week away, Ajayi's mid-week downgrade is very likely nothing to worry about. He'll... Read More
Kenjon Barner Not Practicing; Nelson Agholor Working as Kick Returner
Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenjon Barner did not practice on Thursday. The reason is unknown so far. Barner plays a bit role on offense as the fourth running back, but he's a key part of special teams as the kick returner. In his place, wide receiver Nelson Agholor was practicing with the special teams unit,... Read More
Dannell Ellerbe Practicing on Thursday
Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (hamstring) is practicing on Thursday. Ellerbe missed the NFC Championship Game against the Vikings, but the fact that he's practicing with more than a week to go before the Super Bowl makes it seem like he should be ready to go on Feb. 4. Ellerbe coming back would be... Read More
Cowboys Don't Want to Use the Franchise Tag on DeMarcus Lawrence
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said that the team does not want to have to use the franchise tag on impending free-agent defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. "Our first goal is to sign him to a long-term deal, obviously," Jones said. "To me, the only reason you use a franchise tag is to hopefully... Read More
Dez Bryant Called Out By Stephen Jones
Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones called out wide receiver Dez Bryant again on Thursday, saying, "I think he needs to understand that it’s not something that’s just affecting him, it does affect his teammates." Jones called Bryant "a distraction" a few days ago and is clearly not trying to take that back. Owner... Read More
Cowboys Want to Sign DeMarcus Lawrence to a Long-Term Deal
The Dallas Cowboys have made it clear that they want to sign defensive tackle DeMarcus Lawrence to a long-term deal this offseason. Lawrence is set to become a free agent, but the team can keep him around by using the franchise tag if a long-term deal cannot be reached. “Our first goal is to sign... Read More
Mike McCarthy Wants Packers to Get Back to Basics on Offense
In a press conference on Wednesday, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said that the offense is taking a “back to basics approach.” He thinks new offensive coordinator Joe Philbin will implement this effectively due to his great ability as a teacher. Philbin had previously served as offensive coordinator in Green Bay from 2007-2011.... Read More
Lions Part Ways With Brian Callahan
The Detroit Lions are parting ways with quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan. This comes as a surprise, as he is very well-regarded among coaches. He should garner a lot of attention on the open coaching market. While there is no formal announcement, this likely means that new head coach Matt Patricia has coaches in mind that... Read More
Cowboys Hire Kris Richard
The Dallas Cowboys hired former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard as their defensive backs coach and pass-game coordinator. Richard was let go by the Seahawks this offseason after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time in six seasons. He'd worked as Seattle's defensive coordinator since 2015, but was a defensive... Read More
Browns Officially Hire Todd Haley To Run Offense
The Cleveland Browns have officially hired Todd Haley to be their next offensive coordinator. The move had been rumored since Sunday, as the Browns were intent on adding an offensive coordinator to head coach Hue Jackson's staff. The Pittsburgh Steelers allowed Haley's contract to expire without offering him a known extension, partially due to some... Read More
Cardinals Defensive Coordinator Might Not Return
Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator James Bettcher has been getting interest from other teams to be their defensive coordinator. Furthermore, there are rumors that new head coach Steve Wilks wants Panthers linebackers coach Al Holcomb as his new defensive coordinator. This would likely affect the fantasy value of the Cardinals defensive unit, although how exactly remains... Read More
Steve Wilks Announced As Cardinals Head Coach
The Arizona Cardinals have announced the official hiring of ex-Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks as their new head coach. This move will hopefully bring a relative resurgence to an offense that stagnated in quarterback Carson Palmer's final season. Once the team knows if wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will return, fantasy owners should have a clearer... Read More
Kris Richard Discussing a Coaching Position With Cowboys
Former Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Kris Richard was reportedly in Dallas on Sunday discussing a coaching position with the Dallas Cowboys. Richard was fired from Seattle after the Seahawks failed to make the playoffs this year for the first time in six seasons. Rod Marinelli is the current Cowboys defensive coordinator and doesn't seem at... Read More
Le'Veon Bell Arrived Late For Divisional Round Walkthrough
According to several reports, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell missed almost the entire walkthrough the day before his team lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Bell didn't arrive at the walkthrough until about five minutes before it was scheduled to end. The report went on to state that... Read More
Steelers Likely To Tab Randy Fichtner As New Offensive Coordinator
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting to name Randy Fichtner as their new offensive coordinator, pending final approval of his contract. Fichtner has been a part of head coach Mike Tomlin's staff since the latter was hired to lead the Steelers back in 2007, serving as the team's quarterbacks coach for... Read More
Randal Grichuk "Not Thrilled" About Being a Fourth Outfielder
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Randal Grichuk is reportedly "not thrilled" with the idea of being a fourth outfielder in 2018. With the Cardinals acquiring outfielder Marcell Ozuna from the Marlins and already employing Dexter Fowler and Tommy Pham, there simply isn't room for Grichuk to have a starting role next season. The source points out that... Read More
DeMarcus Lawrence Likely to be Franchise Tagged
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence is likely to be franchise tagged by the team if the two sides are unable to come up with a long-term deal. The impending free agent recorded 14.5 sacks and forced four fumbles in 2017. After a slow start to his career, Lawrence flourished, grading as Pro Football Focus'... Read More
Some Steelers Limited Partners Want Mike Tomlin Out
According to a report from ProFootballTalk, there are some Pittsburgh Steelers limited partners who want a coaching change. Long-time head coach Mike Tomlin has caught the ire of plenty of Steelers fans after his team failed to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, as many had sky-high expectations for the... Read More
Browns Interviewing Ben McAdoo For Offensive Coordinator Position
The Cleveland Browns are interviewing former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo for their vacant offensive coordinator position on Tuesday. McAdoo's tenure with the Giants didn't end well, as he went 2-10 this past season and caught fire for benching long-time starting quarterback Eli Manning. Despite the rough season, McAdoo has had plenty of... Read More