Montrezl Harrell Facing Lengthy Prison Sentence
Upcoming free-agent center Montrezl Harrell is facing up to five years in prison after being arrested on a felony drug charge. In May, the 28-year-old was pulled over by Kentucky State police for following a vehicle too closely. During the stop, officers allegedly smelled marijuana, prompting a search of his car and revealing three pounds... Read More
Jeff Smith Ahead Of Denzel Mims
New York Jets wide receiver Jeff Smith was productive at the team's first day of mandatory minicamp practice on Tuesday and got a lot of run with the first-team offense. Smith is currently ahead of Denzel Mims for the No. 5 receiver spot, strictly based on practice repetitions, and Smith is also a top special-teamer.... Read More
Benny Snell Jr. Looking Leaner
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. has transformed his body from that of a power back in college to more of a body style conducive to the NFL this year with a leaner frame. The Steelers want to lighten second-year back Najee Harris' workload this year, but it doesn't necessarily mean that Snell will... Read More
Eduardo Rodriguez Out Due To Marital Issue
Detroit Tigers left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is on the restricted list and is away from the team without a timetable to return due to a marital issue, according to sources. Rodriguez is also currently on the injured list due to a rib injury, but he was nearing a return to the Tigers rotation before his personal... Read More
Melvin Gordon III Ready To Compete With Javonte Williams
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III is ready to compete with second-year back Javonte Williams for the team's 1A role in 2022. Gordon had two 900-yard rushing seasons in his first two years with the team despite splitting carries with Phillip Lindsay in 2020 and Williams last year. But Williams is expected to earn... Read More
Panthers Feeling Urgency To Trade For Baker Mayfield
The Carolina Panthers have some urgency to trade for Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield soon so that he can get some time in minicamp with the team. Trade talks between the two teams continue with mandatory minicamps beginning on Tuesday, according to sources, but the main issue remains Mayfield's salary and how much the teams... Read More
Robby Anderson Reports For Mandatory Minicamp
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson tweeted over the weekend that he was contemplating retirement and then later deleted the post. On Monday, Anderson posted a pair of pictures from the team's locker room on Monday as they get set to begin mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. He's currently signed through the 2023 season, but it... Read More
Javier Baez Struggling At The Plate For Detroit
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez is off to a slow start this season. The 29-year-old is batting .197 with a .242 on-base percentage, three home runs, and a stolen base in 194 plate appearances for Detroit. The veteran's strikeout rate, 25.8%, is the lowest it has been since 2016, but Baez is struggling to make... Read More
Josh Jacobs To Be Involved In Backfield Committee?
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, who had his fifth-year option declined, could be involved in a backfield committee this year alongside Kenyan Drake, Brandon Bolden, Ameer Abdullah and rookie Zamir White. Jacobs had 732 carries for 3,087 rushing yards in the last three seasons, but he hasn't been very durable. His longest run... Read More
Ricky Seals-Jones A Cut Candidate
New York Giants tight end Ricky Seals-Jones was penciled in as the starting tight end when he was signed, but that was before the Giants drafted Daniel Bellinger, who now seems locked in as the starter in 2022. Undrafted rookie Austin Allen is also making a push and veteran Jordan Akins has past ties to... Read More
Yoan Moncada Out Again Versus Rangers
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. It will be the third time that Moncada will ride the pine in the team's last seven games. The 27-year-old has battled injuries this year and is struggling to the tune of a .133/.179/.211 slash line... Read More
Yermin Mercedes Designated For Assignment
The Chicago White Sox designated outfielder/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes for assignment on Sunday amid a flurry of roster moves. The team also placed left-hander Aaron Bummer (lat) on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain, optioned right-hander Davis Martin to Triple-A Charlotte, recalled left-hander Tanner Banks from Charlotte and selected the contract of... Read More
Rough Outing For Lucas Giolito On Saturday
On Saturday, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito went only five innings pitched, allowing four earned runs on six hits and three walks in the White Sox's 11-9 loss to the Texas Rangers. Giolito, who struck out eight in the short outing, did not factor into the decision. It has been an uneven season... Read More
Robby Anderson Deletes Retirement Tweet
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson may retire. The wideout recently tweeted, "Ain't gone lie thinking bout retiring," although the social media post has since been deleted. The 29-year-old racked up 95 catches for 1,096 yards and three touchdowns during his first year in Carolina in 2020. He did have two more touchdowns in 2021.... Read More
Saquon Barkley Has Been Intriguing This Spring
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has been the team's best and most important non-quarterback for much of organized team activities, although it should be taken with a grain of salt during non-contact practices. Barkley has been lining up as a receiver in the slot and on the outside frequently, and he's moved around... Read More
Robby Anderson Considering Retirement
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson said on Twitter that he's considering retirement. Anderson restructured his contract in March to give the Panthers some more salary cap space. Heading into his age-29 season, he is coming off an extremely disappointing campaign in 2021 in which he caught 53 of 110 targets for 519 yards and... Read More
Yadier Molina Sitting Again Friday
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds. Molina will actually be out for the third straight game, and his slash line on the season is now down to .226/.238/.315 with two home runs, 10 RBI, nine runs scored and one stolen base in 124... Read More
Darius Slayton Has A Rough Spring
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton had a rough spring and dropped a bunch of passes in the practices open to the media. He also wasn't getting much work with the first-string offense, although head coach Brian Daboll downplayed the importance of starting units in the spring. It was especially disappointing with Kenny Golladay... Read More
Baker Mayfield Excused From Mandatory Minicamp
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) has been excused from mandatory minicamp. Mayfield also stayed away from voluntary organized team activities while the Browns attempt to trade him this offseason. Even if he weren't a trade candidate, Mayfield wouldn't be participating in offseason workouts while he rehabs from surgery to fix a torn labrum in... Read More
DK Metcalf's Absence Is Unexcused
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf's absence at the team's mandatory minicamp this week is unexcused, opening the door for him to be fined by the Seahawks. If he misses all three days of minicamp, he could be fined in escalating amounts that would total just over $93,000. Even if Metcalf was present at the... Read More
Ryan Yarbrough Gets Sent To Minors
The Tampa Bay Rays optioned left-hander Ryan Yarbrough to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Luke Bard from Durham in a corresponding move. Young right-hander Shane Baz, who should be added in all formats if he's still available, will take Yarbrough's rotation spot and make his season debut against the Minnesota Twins sometime this... Read More
DK Metcalf Not Present For Mandatory Minicamp
Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver DK Metcalf is not present for mandatory minicamp this week as contract talks have not yet resulted in a new deal, according to sources. Metcalf continues to rehab his surgically repaired left foot injury in Los Angeles. The 24-year-old pass-catcher is heading into the final year of his rookie deal,... Read More
N'Keal Harry Present For Mandatory Minicamp
New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry, who hasn't participated in voluntary organized team activities this offseason, will be at mandatory minicamp this week, according to a source. Harry has been a first-round bust for the Patriots and is expected to be traded at some point before the 2022 season. The 24-year-old caught only 12... Read More
Browns Could Void Deshaun Watson's Guarantees
If Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is eventually suspended by the NFL for the conduct alleged in the 24th lawsuit, the Browns possibly will be able to void his guarantees and move on from him while possibly also recovering a significant portion of his signing bonus. The contract exempts from the standard default/guarantee void language... Read More
N'Keal Harry A Long Shot To Make The Roster
New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry is now a long shot to make the roster this summer at his traditional position, barring injuries ahead of him on the depth chart. The former first-rounder's best shot might be to ask about a position switch to tight end to compete with Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene... Read More
Willie Calhoun Designated For Assignment
The Texas Rangers designated outfielder Willie Calhoun for assignment on Sunday in order to make room for outfield prospect Steele Walker on the active roster. Calhoun's time with the Rangers may finally be coming to an end soon after he expressed a desire to be traded after he was optioned to the minor leagues a... Read More
Ezekiel Elliott Has Something To Prove
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who suffered a partially torn PCL in his knee just four weeks into last season, played through the pain through the rest of the year and the playoffs. As a result, he put up numbers that weren't up to his usual standard, and he's motivated to prove he has... Read More
Noah Fant Thinks Offense Is Favorable For Tight Ends
Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant thinks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's system will be good for him. "Honestly, I like — now, granted, this is from just like a month coming in — but I like the way they use the tight ends," Fant said. "I like the way we get passing concepts down the... Read More
Yankees Acquire Jake Bauers From Reds
The New York Yankees acquired infielder/outfielder Jake Bauers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Bauers was a top prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays system before getting dealt to Cleveland and struggling in two seasons. He spent last year with the Guardians and Seattle Mariners, going a combined 59-for-282 (.209)... Read More
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Bulks Up
Philadelphia Eagles tight end J.J. Arcega-Whiteside added 12 pounds this offseason as he transitions from wide receiver to tight end this year. The Eagles list him at 6-foot-2, 237 pounds after he was listed at 225 pounds last year. The 25-year-old was drafted as a receiver in the second round in 2019 out of Stanford,... Read More