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After two years with the Chicago Bears, safety Kevin Byard decided to take his talents to the New England Patriots. Now, he’ll be playing alongside MVP candidate Drake Maye. Byard got an up close view of how one rising quarterback operates in Caleb Williams. Now in New England, he gets to do the same with […]

As the St. Louis Cardinals dive head first into their rebuild, 2026’s focus will be on prospect development. However, at least to start the year, the Cardinals won’t be able to watch one of those prospects in game action Right-handed pitcher Hunter Dobbins will begin the season on the injured list, via Derrick Goold of […]

After missing out on the playoffs for a fifth-straight season, the Indianapolis Colts have spent all offseason trying to improve their roster. Most of their effort has gone into re-signing quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pierce. But the Colts haven’t forgotten about the defensive side of the ball as well. Indianapolis has signed […]

It’s impossible to ignore Team Dominican Republic when they’re playing in the World Baseball Classic. Alongside their 4-0 run in Pool Play, the Dominican Republic fans have brought the energy to every single game, shaking the stadium with emotion when one of their players drives a run in. Team Dominican Republic and San Diego Padres […]

With the Indianapolis Colts signing Alec Pierce to a $116 million contract, they were no longer able to afford fellow wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. The Pittsburgh Steelers were happy to swoop in and add Pittman to their passing attack. Now, exactly what Pittsburgh paid up has been revealed. The Steelers traded away sixth-round pick […]

While AJ Brown has been one of the hottest names in offseason trade rumors, there has been no movement on the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver. But the Los Angeles Rams could be the team to heat things back up again. The Rams are still continuing to monitor Brown’s trade status, via Dianna Russini of The […]

The Miami Dolphins have found their quarterback in Malik Willis. Now, they are trying to figure out how best to build their offense around him. Fortifying their offensive line will be key. Which is why the Dolphins have signed guard/tackle Jamaree Salyer in free agency, the team announced. The terms of his new contract have […]

After a disastrous run with the Las Vegas Raiders, quarterback Geno Smith has returned to the New York Jets. While it’s a full circle moment for Smith, he doesn’t think it’s the beginning of the end. The Jets acquired Smith and a seventh-round pick in exchange for a sixth. Now, he is poised to serve […]

When Rickey Henderson broke MLB’s stolen base record, he took the bag right out of the diamond to celebrate. On Thursday, Boston Red Sox top prospect Braiden Ward tried doing his best impression. Ward set a new record of his own, stealing his 17th base of the Grapefruit League season. That is the most by […]

The Chicago Cubs made it back to the playoffs after a four year hiatus in 2025. But after getting ousted in the NLDS, they’re looking to go even further in 2026. Chicago’s journey back to the postseason of course begins on Opening Day. And when the Cubs take to the field to take on the […]

The Baltimore Ravens have been engulfed in controversy with how the failed Maxx Crosby trade went down. But new signee Trey Hendrickson is fighting back against the idea of the Ravens having any malicious intent. When Hendrickson decided to sign with the Ravens, he thought he would be playing alongside Crosby, via the Pat McAfee […]

Manager Francisco Cervelli helped lead Team Italy to a perfect 4-0 record in Pool Play of the World Baseball Classic. Alongside their power on the field, Cervelli credits Team Italy’s rise with the way they prepare. They arrive to every game in suits. While there might be moments of laughter, sharing an espresso, Team Italy […]

Team Mexico has been eliminated from World Baseball Classic play. However, outfielder Jarren Duran put on an unforgettable show during his team’s four-game run. Duran tied for the Pool Play lead with three home runs, hitting .333 with five RBIs overall. When he makes his return to the Boston Red Sox, Jen McCaffrey of the […]

The Chicago Bears have spent free agency completely re-defining their defense. Arguably their biggest signing so far has been safety Coby Bryant. Having just won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, Bryant understands what it takes to succeed in this league. Furthermore, he has seven interceptions over his last two seasons, which fits into […]

Kansas City Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino made World Baseball Classic history on Wednesday with Team Italy. With a perfect 4-0 record in Pool Play, Team Italy has now advanced to the quarterfinals. In a 9-1 victory over Team Mexico, Pasquantino hit three home runs. It marked the first three-homer game in WBC history. For Pasquantino, […]

Teammates on the Seattle Mariners, Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh battle together every game to help their team win. But come World Baseball Classic, enemy lines are drawn. Things got a little heated between the two players after Monday’s matchup. However, manager Dan Wilson doesn’t expect any animosity to carry over into the Mariners’ regular […]

The New England Patriots entered the offseason knowing they needed more help at wide receiver. That became even more true when they released Stefon Diggs. On Tuesday, the Patriots got their wish when they signed former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs, via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Doubs landed a four-year deal worth $80 […]

The Boston Red Sox sent 12 players to the World Baseball Classic. Many of them have put together standout performances for their countries. While he’s focused on getting Boston ready for the season, he has been paying close attention to WBC action. As he’s watching, he can’t help but notice each Red Sox player making […]

The San Francisco 49ers made one of the biggest splashes in free agency when they signed wide receiver Mike Evans to a $60 million contract. He is sure to make plenty of new fans in the Bay Area. But Evans has at least on supporter fully prepared to don his new jersey. Once the wide […]

Day one of NFL free agency started off with a bang as millions of dollars have already been spent. But the best signing of day didn’t have to break the bank. With coordinator Brian Flores helping lead the charge, the Minnesota Vikings finished the 2025 season ranked third in total defense, allowing 282.6 yards per […]

The New Orleans Saints watched Tyler Shough develop into their starting quarterback throughout his rookie season. Now, he’ll have a new running back to work with. The Saints are signing former Jacksonville Jaguars standout Travis Etienne to a four-year, $52 million contract in free agency. Once the deal was reported, Shough took to social media […]

Running back JK Dobbins was putting together an impressive Denver Broncos debut before suffering a season-ending football injury. Denver was intriguing enough to give Dobbins another opportunity to shine. The Broncos have agreed to terms on a new two-year contract with the running back, via Zac Stevens of DNVR. The financial terms of the agreement […]

As John Harbaugh takes over as head coach, he’s poised to make a number of changes on both sides of the ball. Defensively, New York again took a swing in free agency to find a new linebacker. The Giants have signed Tremaine Edmunds to a three-year, $36 million contract, via Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo […]

The Indianapolis Colts were able to retain Alec Pierce on a new $116 million contract extension. However, that meant Indianapolis was also forced to trade away fellow receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Pat McAfee, an avid Colts fan, couldn’t believe his eyes once he saw the Pittman news. In fact, he might’ve even forgot he was […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made a major free agency investment when they signed running back Kenneth Walker to a deal worth up to $45 million. But the Chiefs didn’t forget about the defensive side of the ball either in free agency. Kansas City has signed defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga to a three-year, $21 million contract, […]

With Frank Ragnow now officially retired, the Detroit Lions were in desperate need for a new center entering the offseason. The Lions didn’t wait long into free agency before finding Ragnow’s replacement. Detroit has signed center Cade Mays to a three-year, $25 million contract, via Joe Person of The Athletic. He now comes to the […]

The New Orleans Saints already have a talented running back on their roster in Alvin Kamara. However, the franchise still decided to add to the position with a major free agency splash. Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne will be signing with the New Orleans Saints, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. He is set […]

As Robert Saleh steps into his new role as head coach of the Tennessee Titans, all eyes will be on quarterback Cam Ward. But if anything were to happen to their starter, the Titans want to ensure they have a proper backup QB plan in place. Tennessee has signed Mitchell Trubisky to a two-year contract, […]

As NFL free agency opens, it’s seeming more and more likely that Mike Evans will depart the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If he does leave, Tampa Bay wanted to ensure they had another strong pass catcher locked in long-term. The Buccaneers have signed Cade Otton to a new contract, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. […]

When fully healthy, the Kansas City Chiefs have one of the most dominant offenses in the NFL. However, the one thing that was missing was a premier running back. The Chiefs have now filled that vacancy by signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Walker has signed a three-year […]

Green Bay Packers Micah Parsons has already made his mark as one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. However, he knows the NFL is loaded with talent coming off of the edge. Parsons was asked who he thought the three most underrated pass rushers in the league were on X, formerly Twitter. His […]

The Detroit Tigers have high expectations for top prospect Max Clark. However, fans will need to be patient before watching him play at the major league level. The Tigers have re-assigned Clark to minor league camp, via Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Infielder Hao-Yu Lee and catcher/first baseman Eduardo Valencia have been optioned […]

When NFL free agency opens, wide receiver Alec Pierce is expected to be one of, if not the most coveted player at the position. The San Francisco 49ers have now set their eye on adding him to the organization. But for the 49ers or any team, signing Pierce won’t come cheap. Still, San Francisco is […]

After trading away Micah Parsons, the Dallas Cowboys have been desperately searching for another pass rusher. They found one on Monday when they acquired Rashan Gary in a trade from the Green Bay Packers. However, that deal seems to have taken Dallas out of the running in a high-profile free agency sweepstakes. The Cowboys don’t […]

For the Cincinnati Bengals to be a real Super Bowl contender, Joe Burrow needs to be under center. But as evident by Cincinnati’s struggles off the field in 2025, they must also find a apt backup who could fill in for Burrow if necessary. Jake Browning, who who has filled that role throughout his career, […]

After 12 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wide receiver Mike Evans is now entering free agency. Despite his allegiance to the Buccaneers, Evans will be looking for the best deal available on the open market. The Cleveland Browns could be the franchise to make that offer. The organization is expected to show interest in […]

The Los Angeles Rams massively bolstered their secondary by acquiring cornerback Trent McDuffie in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. Now, they’re trying to ensure he’s a crucial part of the defense for the foreseeable future. The Rams have made ‘significant progress’ towards a contract extension with McDuffie, via Mike Garafolo of the NFL […]

The Seattle Mariners are hopeful Bryce Miller can bounce back and once again be a dominant force in their rotation in 2026. However, injuries once again put a speedbump in those plans. Still, Miller was able to throw a bullpen session on Sunday after being diagnosed with oblique inflammation, via Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports. […]

While Aaron Rodgers is a free agent, it’s no secret that he remains on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ radar. The interest is mutual, as Rodgers loves playing for the Steelers. There is just one small caveat. Pittsburgh’s home stadium Acrisure Stadium has gotten plenty of flack for their playing surface over the years. Now, Rodgers has […]