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Josh Reynolds Heads To Waivers
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Josh Reynolds will head to waivers on Tuesday after he asked for and was granted his release, according to a source. Reynolds signed as a free agent in the offseason before the Titans traded for Julio Jones. The 26-year-old was an afterthought in Tennessee's run-first offense and was a healthy scratch... Read More
Odell Beckham Jr. Clears Waivers Tuesday
Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. officially cleared waivers on Tuesday and is a free agent for the first time in his career. There's a rumor swirling that the Green Bay Packers are Beckham's top priority, but he's also been tied to the Seattle Seahawks. It remains to be seen where Beckham will... Read More
Corey Seager Declines Qualifying Offer Monday
Free-agent shortstop Corey Seager has reportedly declined the one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, according to Jorge Castillo of the L.A. Times. Seager will now enter free agency, allowed to sign with any club. The 27-year old missed a lot of time this past season but played well when... Read More
Justin Verlander Works Out In Front Of Scouts
Free-agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander had a showcase in front of scouts from 15-20 teams on Monday, including the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The future Hall of Famer missed most of 2020 and all of 2021 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. In... Read More
Royce Freeman Waived, Matt Paradis Lands On IR
The Carolina Panthers waived running back Royce Freeman and linebacker Clay Johnston on Monday and also placed center Matt Paradis (knee) and left tackle Cam Erving (calf) on Injured Reserve. Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) returned from Injured Reserve to play on Sunday for the first time since Week 3, so Freeman becomes the odd man out.... Read More
Lions Not In The Market For Odell Beckham Jr.
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that the team will not be in the market for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. as he goes through the waiver process. Beckham, who forced his way out of Cleveland, will be eligible to be claimed off waivers on Tuesday. There's word that the Seattle Seahawks... Read More
Raiders Release Damon Arnette Monday
The Las Vegas Raiders released former first-round cornerback Damon Arnette on Monday, according to a source. Arnette was the team's 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 draft. Just a year later, the Raiders no longer have either of their first-round selections from 2020 (Arnette and wide receiver Henry Ruggs III) on... Read More
Darren Fells Granted His Release
Detroit Lions veteran tight end Darren Fells asked for and was granted his release on Monday, according to a source. Fells will go on waivers and could provide an interesting option for tight end-needy teams. The 35-year-old was targeted just five times in seven games for the 0-8 Lions, catching four passes for 43 yards.... Read More
Odell Beckham Jr. Drawing Interest From Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly interested in adding wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after he is released by the Cleveland Browns. It is unlikely a team claims him off waivers, and Beckham is said to prefer signing with a team rather than being claimed. The Seahawks have been notorious for bringing in high-profile names with... Read More
Anthony DeSclafani, Alex Wood Don't Receive Qualifying Offers
San Francisco Giants starting pitchers Anthony DeSclafani and Alex Wood did not receive one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offers from the team on Sunday. The 31-year-old DeSclafani had a career season in San Francisco in 2021 after signing a one-year, $6 million deal. The right-hander had an excellent 3.17 ERA in his 31 starts while striking... Read More
Giants Extend Qualifying Offer To Brandon Belt
The San Francisco Giants extended first baseman Brandon Belt a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer on Sunday. If Belt declines the offer and signs with another team on the open market, the Giants will receive draft-pick compensation. The 33-year-old has become one of the better hitters in the league in the last two seasons. Belt... Read More
Justin Verlander Receives Qualifying Offer From Astros
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander received a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the team on Sunday. If Verlander rejects the offer and signs with another club in free agency, the Astros would receive draft-pick compensation. The right-hander could end up accepting the offer, however, after missing almost two full seasons due to a... Read More
Carlos Rodon Doesn't Receive Qualifying Offer
Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon did not receive a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the team on Sunday, making him a free agent. An All-Star in 2021, the 28-year-old southpaw went 13-5 last year with a 2.37 ERA to help the team win the American League Central division. There have been indications that... Read More
Raisel Iglesias Receives Qualifying Offer From Angels
Los Angeles Angels closer Raisel Iglesias received a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the team on Sunday. If Iglesias declines the offer and signs with another team in free agency, the Angels will receive draft-pick compensation. The 31-year-old had a career year in 2021 with 34 saves, a 2.57 ERA, 103 strikeouts and 12... Read More
Jon Gray Doesn't Receive A Qualifying Offer
Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray did not receive a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the team on Sunday. Gray, 30, could still re-sign with the Rockies and has expressed a desire to stay in Colorado. The Rockies offered Gray what was thought to be a three- or four-year deal in the range of... Read More
Boston Extends Qualifying Offer To Eduardo Rodriguez
The Boston Red Sox extended a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer to left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on Sunday. If Rodriguez rejects the offer, the Red Sox would receive draft-pick compensation if the southpaw signs with another team in free agency. Rodriguez had an up-and-down 2021 season for Boston, going 13-8 with a career-high 4.74 ERA (3.32... Read More
Martin Perez, Garrett Richards Become Free Agents
The Boston Red Sox declined their club options on right-hander Garrett Richards ($10 million) and left-hander Martin Perez ($6 million) on Sunday, making them both free agents. Both pitchers started the year in Boston's rotation but ended the season pitching in relief. Richards will receive a $1.5 million buyout, while Perez receives a $500,000 buyout.... Read More
Freddie Freeman Receives Qualifying Offer From Braves
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman received a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer, as expected, on Sunday. Freeman will obviously decline the offer. Many expect him to re-sign with Atlanta after helping them win their first World Series championship since 1995, but it's not a guarantee. The two sides engaged in contract negotiations during the... Read More
No Qualifying Offer For Clayton Kershaw
The Los Angeles Dodgers did not extend a qualifying offer to starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw. Kershaw was a candidate to receive a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer after completing his three-year, $93 million deal. It doesn't mean that the left-hander's tenure with the Dodgers is over after 14 years, as he could still return to... Read More
Bears Release Breshad Perriman
The Chicago Bears released wide receiver Breshad Perriman on Sunday, according to a source. Perriman never was active for a game with the Bears this year despite being healthy. It's not a good sign for Perriman finding work elsewhere, as the Bears receiving corps is one of the worst in the league behind Allen Robinson... Read More
DeSean Jackson Meets With Raiders, Could Sign By Monday
Free-agent wide receiver DeSean Jackson had a Zoom meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders this past week, according to Mike Silver of Bally Sports. The veteran wideout could sign a contract as soon as Monday, but he hasn't made an official decision yet. Jackson was granted his release by the Rams last week. Through seven... Read More
Odell Beckham Jr. Wants To Join Postseason Contender
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who will be waived on Monday afternoon, hopes to join a team that is in postseason contention. Before he hits free agency, he will be subject to a waiver process, during which any NFL team can put in a claim for Beckham and the $7.25 million that he... Read More
Corey Seager Will Receive Qualifying Offer
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager will receive a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer, but as one of the premium shortstops available on the free-agent market this winter, he will turn it down. If Seager departs via free agency, the Dodgers would receive draft-pick compensation. According to The Athletic's Keith Law, Seager is the No.... Read More
Trevor Story To Receive Qualifying Offer
As expected, the Colorado Rockies will be extending a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer to shortstop Trevor Story. The Rockies will now be able to get some draft-pick compensation when Story inevitably leaves as a free agent. He'll be one of the five premium shortstops on the open market this winter despite having a subpar... Read More
Steven Matz Turns Down Extension Offer
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz recently turned down a contract extension offer from the team. With the Blue Jays deciding not to extend a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer to Matz, he is headed towards free agency this winter. He was terrible in 30 2/3 innings for the New York Mets in 2020,... Read More
Robbie Ray Receives Qualifying Offer
The Toronto Blue Jays are extending a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer to left-hander Robbie Ray on Saturday. Ray, who is coming off a career season and has a chance to win his first Cy Young award, is surely to decline the offer and cash in on the open market. The 30-year-old southpaw went 13-7... Read More
Jays Extend Qualifying Offer To Marcus Semien
The Toronto Blue Jays extended a one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer to second baseman Marcus Semien on Saturday. The middle infielder will become a free agent if he rejects the offer. Semien had an excellent season in Toronto in 2021, slashing .265/.334/.538 with 45 home runs, 102 RBI and 15 stolen bases, so he's likely... Read More
Michael Conforto, Noah Syndergaard Receive Qualifying Offers
The New York Mets extended qualifying offers to both outfielder Michael Conforto and starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard on Saturday for one year and $18.4 million. Syndergaard has missed the majority of the last two seasons after having Tommy John surgery in 2020 and experiencing a setback due to elbow inflammation. But before his injury, he... Read More
Astros Make Offer To Carlos Correa
The Houston Astros reportedly offered free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa $160 million for five years, according to sources. That would be less than half of what Francisco Lindor got from the New York Mets when Lindor wasn't even a free agent. Unless something changes dramatically, Correa won't be making a return to Houston in 2022. Correa... Read More
DeSean Jackson Talking With Seven Teams
Former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson has cleared waivers and has started discussions with seven teams. Jackson figures to land with a new team soon, but he's currently going through all of his options. The 34-year-old has no plans to retire and wants to continue playing in the NFL for a contender. Jackson... Read More
