The Boston Red Sox have rehired former manager Alex Cora now that his year-long suspension for his involvement in the Houston Astros sign stealing scandal is up. SI senior writer Tom Verducci breaks down that decision.
Verducci discusses why the team went with Cora again over the other front-runner for the job, Sam Fuld, despite the possible bad press that could come with a reunion with the man that led the team to a championship in 2018.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
