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Tucker Kraft thinks he'll be ready to go Week 1
Coming off ACL injury in early November
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 10 2026, 5:01 pm
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Tucker Kraft, who had emerged as one of the best tight ends in the NFL last year before a torn ACL in his right knee ended his season in early November, believes he not only will be back for the Green Bay Packers season opener but will do so without limitations.
And that's even if he starts training camp on the physically unable to perform list, which is likely. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Kraft seems positive about how his rehab is going but what player isn't? Kraft's injury occurred on November 2nd of 2025 meaning it will be roughly 10 months from his injury to Week 1 of the 2026 season. If he is active Week 1, it wouldn't be a shock if it takes a few weeks for him to get up to his projected TE1 fantasy level.
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Chris Rodriguez Jr. expected to be ready for training camp
Foot injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 8 2026, 5:37 pm
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According to a team source, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. had a procedure on his left foot following an injury earlier in the offseason program, but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July. (Ryan O'Halloran on X)
FFToday's Take: One of the many discussion points for fantasy analysts this pre-season will be the usage for Rodriguez and Bhayshul Tuten. Rodriguez hasn't been on the practice field during OTAs and now we know why. The exact nature of his foot injury hasn't been released but this will keep Tuten in the driver seat for now until we get a better on handle on Rodriguez's true health during training camp.
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Jacoby Brissett expected to report to minicamp this week
QB wants a new contract
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 8 2026, 7:06 am
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Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett, who has skipped the team’s voluntary off-season workout program while seeking a better contract, will report to the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, per
@joshweinfuss and @JFowlerESPN. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Upon learning the Cardinals consider him the starting quarterback for the upcoming season, Brissett decided he wanted to restructure his two-year contract that he signed just over a year ago. It's been reported that the two sides aren't close to a deal. The Cardinals drafted QB Carson Beck back in April and also have Gardner Minshew on the rosters. We'll see how much activity Brissett participates in when Cardinals beginning practicing on Tuesday.
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Drake London gets 4-year contract extension
$100 million guaranteed
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 2 2026, 7:31 pm
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The Atlanta Falcons and star wide receiver Drake London have agreed to terms on a massive new four-year, $141 million contract extension, including $100 million guaranteed, his agent, Andrew Kessler, told ESPN's Adam Schefter. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: London will now be under contract through the 2030 season. He's topped 100 catches and 1000 yards once (2024) in his four-year career. He finished as the WR7 and WR14 the last two seasons in fantasy points per game (half-ppr). He will be the target leader for Atlanta and a low-end WR1 for as long as he remains healthy.
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A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots is happening
Eagles receive 2028 1st pick, 2027 5th-round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 1 2026, 4:20 pm
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Finally! The Eagles have agreed to trade three-time Pro Bowl WR A.J. Brown to the Patriots, who will send a 2028 1st-round pick and 2027 5th-round pick to Philadelphia, sources tell The Insiders.
After months of speculation, it’s about to be official: A.J. Brown is a Patriot. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: We knew this deal has been in the works and now it's happening. The Patriots were reluctant to part with a first round pick next season but ultimately gave up their 2028 1st round pick as a compromise. Brown should immediately step into the No.1 wide receiver role in New England with Romeo Doubs occupying the No.2 option. The Eagles have been stockpiling depth at the receiver this entire off-season including Dontayvion Wicks, rookie Makai Lemon and Marquise Brown.
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Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse
Browns also get 2027 1st round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 1 2026, 1:18 pm
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Blockbuster! The Browns are finalizing a trade sending superstar Myles Garrett to the Rams, sources tell @AdamSchefter, @RapSheet and me.
Cleveland is expected to receive two-time Pro Bowl edge Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick and additional compensation. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: A blockbuster deal on the defensive side of the ball. The Rams have been wheeling and dealing this off-season, brining in CB Trent McDuffie in a trade with the Chiefs along the best defensive end in the business. For the Browns, Verse is not eligible for a contract extension until after this season and picking up the Rams 1st round pick seems like justifiable compensation.
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Giants bring back WR Odell Beckham Jr.
WR missed all of 2025
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 1 2026, 12:25 pm
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It's a reunion: The Giants are signing WR Odell Beckham Jr., per source. The second workout is a charm.
Twelve years after he was drafted, OBJ returns to New York. He desperately wanted a return. (Jordan Raanan on X)
FFToday's Take: Beckham is 33 years old and hasn't played since the 2024 season. New head coach John Harbaugh and Beckham are familiar going back to their days in Baltimore (2023). With Malik Nabers (knee) being iffy for Week 1, this move helps provide depth the Giants wide receiver which also consists of Darius Slayton, Calvin Austin and Darnell Mooney. Still, it's hard to see Beckham offering much fantasy value this season.
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Rashee Rice to spend 30 days in jail for probation violation
Tested positive for THC
By: Mike Krueger | May 19 2026, 2:18 pm
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Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been ordered to spend 30 days in jail for violating his probation.
Rice was taken into custody after he tested positive for THC, which violated the terms of his plea agreement in a high-speed, multi-vehicle crash in 2024 on a Dallas highway. In a filing on Tuesday, May 19, the Dallas County court ordered Rice to serve 30 days in jail for violating probation by testing positive for THC. The document states he will be released on June 16. (KSHB41 in Kansas City)
FFToday's Take: Sounds like Rice is going to miss OTA's scheduled for May and June due to poor decision making. This incident doesn't seem likely to have an affect on his regular season availability but the Chiefs or the league could rule otherwise. Stay tuned.
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Malik Nabers had second surgery to remove scar tissue
Will he be ready Week 1?
By: Mike Krueger | May 13 2026, 3:24 pm
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Giants WR Malik Nabers underwent a second surgery on his knee to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness, according to sources. I'm told the second surgery took place "multiple weeks ago" and it was described as a "clean up." This second surgery isn't expected to impact Nabers' recovery timeline. The team is still hoping the No. 1 WR will be ready for the opener.
Nabers first underwent ACL and meniscus surgery on Oct. 28. (Dan Duggan on X)
FFToday's Take: These kind of clean-up procedures are not uncommon but we'll be watching Nabers closely during training camp and pre-season, gauging his progress as he hopes to see the field in Week 1. Nabers played in only four games during the 2025 season before suffering a knee injury at the end of September. The Giants have added Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin this off-season to their wide receiver room.
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Michael Penix Jr. back on the practice field
Torn ACL suffered in mid-November
By: Mike Krueger | May 12 2026, 9:19 pm
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Six months removed from tearing his left ACL, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has returned to the field. A team spokesperson said Penix is participating in Phase 2 of the Falcons' offseason program. Penix, 26, tore the ACL last Nov. 16 in a game against the Carolina Panthers. It was Penix's third torn ACL in the past eight years. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: The Falcons have added Tua Tagovailoa and a quarterback competition is expected to happen once Penix is at full strength. Penix has played in just 14 games in his first two NFL seasons with little fantasy relevance. At the moment, I'm expecting Tua to begin the season as the Falcons starter but we'll see what how the quarterback competition emerges in training camp.
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Chargers sign TE David Njoku to a one-year deal
Veteran coming off his worst season since 2020
By: Mike Krueger | May 11 2026, 6:04 am
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Sources: The #Chargers have agreed to terms with former #Browns TE David Njoku, giving him a 1-year deal worth up to $8M.
After nine years with Cleveland, Njoku moves on to catch passes from Justin Herbert in a deal done by @malkikawa of @FirstRoundMgmt. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Njoku has been banged up the last couple seasons missing 11 games in that span. He began losing snap share to Harold Fannin Jr. mid-season in 2025 on his way to his worst statistical season (33-293-4) since 2000. With the Chargers, he will compete with Oronde Gadsden for tight end targets which puts a damper on both their fantasy outlooks.
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Breece Hall gets contract extension, 3-year deal
$29 million in guarantees
By: Mike Krueger | May 8 2026, 4:24 pm
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New York Jets running back Breece Hall, given the franchise tag on March 3, agreed to a three-year, $45.75 million contract Friday, his agent told ESPN on Friday.
The contract includes $29 million in guarantees, according to agent Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Hall was placed on the franchise tag back in early March, but the two sides were able to hammer out a longer deal. He was rumored to be on the trading block has season but instead will stick the team as the search for a viable long-term answer at quarterback. Hall (25) has four seasons under his belt and will now be tied to the Jets through the 2028 season.
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Vikings add Jauan Jennings to wide receiver room
Replaces Jalen Nailor who signed with the Raiders
By: Mike Krueger | May 7 2026, 9:19 pm
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New Vikings WR Jauan Jennings’ one-year deal is worth $8 million, with a chance to make up to $13M with incentives, per source.
Jennings fills the role of Jalen Nailor, who left in free agency, in a WR group with superstar Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Jennings was one of the top wideouts still available on the free agent market and serves a need for Minnesota who lost Nailor to the Raiders this off-season. This isn't the best move for his fantasy value as Justin Jefferson will command at least 140 targets and Jordan Addison has solidified himself as a strong No.2 option. Jennings can be penciled in as the Vikings No.3 option in the passing game but isn't likely to see the volume necessary to be a weekly trustworthy fantasy asset.
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George Pickens signs his franchise tag
Tag is worth $27.3 million for the 2026 season
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 29 2026, 5:36 pm
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George Pickens has signed the franchise tag, according to a source. (Todd Archer on X)
FFToday's Take: The Cowboys don't seem interested in working out a long-term deal right now with Pickens and don't want to trade the star receiver either. It's likely we'll see Pickens miss a portion of minicamp but the discourse will heat up if he starts to miss time at training camp in July.
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WR Jayden Reed gets 3-year contract extension
$20 million guaranteed
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 24 2026, 5:11 pm
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Wide receiver Jayden Reed and the Packers now have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $50.25 million in new money, including $20 million guaranteed, per agents Drew Rosenhaus and Ian Grutman. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The Packers traded away Dontayvion Wicks to the Eagles this off-season and are moving forward with Reed, Christian Watson and Matthew Golden as their top three wideouts in 2026. The Packers tend to use five wide receivers on gameday's so even though the WR room looks enticing, we might not get the snap share's we want from the top three.
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Alec Pierce dealing with rehab from ankle surgery
Clean up procedure will keep him out until training camp
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 20 2026, 3:11 pm
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Alec Pierce won’t participate in the Colts’ offseason workout program, which began Monday, including the organized team activities (OTAs) in late May and June.
“It’ll be training camp,’’ Ballard said of Pierce’s return. “It’s a three-month recovery.’’ (Fox59)
FFToday's Take: Pierce played through ankle pain in 2025 and finally decided to have a procedure done heading into 2026. Pierce signed a new four-year deal in March and is scheduled to be the team's top wideout this season. Pierce is coming if his best fantasy season but 47 receptions is his high-water mark for his four-year career. We'll see if he can recast himself as something more than a deep threat.
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A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots considered likely
Waiting until after June 1st will spread cap hit over two seasons
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 20 2026, 6:31 am
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The Eagles remain open to trading A.J. Brown, the Patriots remain highly interested in acquiring the star receiver, and conversations are expected to resume shortly on or before June 1, likely culminating in a deal, per league sources.
As one source said about the Patriots' pursuit of Brown, they'll “definitely be engaging then.”
A trade to New England is now considered likely. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Brown is not expected to attend the Eagles off-season workout program which begins today. If the two sides wait until after June 1st, then the Eagles will be able to spread out the $40 million cap hit over the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The Eagles have been stockpiling wide receivers this off-season, bringing in free agents Marquise Brown and Elijah Moore and trading for Packers wideout Dontayvion Wicks.
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Bengals acquire DT Dexter Lawrence, Giants get pick No.10
Giants rebuilding under new HC John Harbaugh
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 18 2026, 8:25 pm
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Draft week blockbuster: The Giants are trading three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal that will include the 10th overall pick going to New York, per ESPN sources.
The Giants now head into Thursday night with the 5th and 10th overall picks. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The Bengals lost Trey Hendrickson to the Ravens earlier this off-season which left a gaping hole in their defensive line. Lawrence publicly requested a trade on April 6 and New York was able find a trade partner. This now gives the Giants two picks (5 and 10) in the top ten of the 2026 draft. It won't be a shock if the Giants use one of their first or 2nd round (2.05) picks on a defensive lineman as they are weak in that area.
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Cardinals eyeing QB Ty Simpson in the NFL Draft?
Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew currently on the roster
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 16 2026, 10:28 pm
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“There is a feeling around the league that the Cardinals certainly have some level of interest in Ty Simpson,” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
Similarly, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah said, “I believe firmly (Simpson) is going to be a Cardinal." (AZCentral.com)
FFToday's Take: Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort spoke broadly about the quarterback position and the traits they look for in a rookie. With the Cardinals holding an early 2nd round pick (2.02), they could use that pick on Simpson or trade up into the backend of the first round. Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew are currently on the roster. “That's where we are right now,” Ossenfort said. “Is that how it looks going into training camp? I don't know. We'll see.”
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Eagles add Dontayvion Wicks to wide receiver room
Green Bay gets 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 10 2026, 4:33 pm
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Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick. Wicks will sign a one-year, $12.5 million extension with the Eagles, per his agent @DavidMulugheta. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: We've been hearing a lot of rumblings about A.J. Brown getting traded and this is going to add fuel to the fire. Wicks is signing a one-year extension with Philadelphia The Eagles have added Marquise Brown, Elijah Moore and Wicks this off-season. The Packers are now left with Christian Watson, Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden as their top three wideouts.
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No discipline from the league on Rashee Rice
"Has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy"
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 3 2026, 4:50 pm
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NFL concluded today that Chiefs WR Rashee Rice “has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy” and the investigation into accusations from his former girlfriend is now closed; there will be no discipline at this time.
Statement from his attorney Sean Lindsey: “Mr. Rice wants to thank the NFL for their thorough investigation, and looks forward to the start of the 2026-27 NFL season.” (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: A nice little late afternoon Friday news dump on a holiday weekend. Now that the league has concluded its investigation on the most recent accusations against Rice, it will be up to him to keep his nose clean moving forward. His value in early best ball formats should begin to climb on this news.
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QB Kirk Cousins lands with the Raiders
Las Vegas adds a veteran to their QB room
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 2 2026, 9:13 am
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Congrats @KirkCousins8 agreeing to a contract with the @Raiders. (Mike McCartney on X)
FFToday's Take: HC Klint Kubiak said recently at the owners meetings that he'd like to have his rookie QB (Fernando Mendoza) learn behind a veteran. Kirk Cousins (37) will be that veteran and is in line to be the Week 1 starter in Las Vegas if Kubiak sticks to his word. The Cardinals, Rams, and Packers were also reportedly interested in Cousins.
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Falcons expected to sign RB Brian Robinson Jr.
One-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 24 2026, 1:37 pm
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Sources: The #Falcons are expected to sign former #49ers RB Brian Robinson Jr., per sources.
Robinson has over 2,700 yards rushing, 612 yards receiving and 22 total TDs in four NFL seasons. (Jordan Schultz on X)
FFToday's Take: Robinson will replace Tyler Allgeier who left Atlanta for Arizona this off-season. As Bijan's backup, Allgeier totaled 143 and 137 carries the last two seasons giving some credence to consider Robinson as a late-round RB option in redraft leagues. Robinson played sparingly behind Christian McCaffrey last season (92 carries), so there's room for his fantasy to value to grow in Atlanta.
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New extension for JSN, keeps him in Seattle through 2031
Deal includes over $120 million guaranteed
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 23 2026, 9:29 am
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, has reached agreement with the Seattle Seahawks on a four-year contract extension that makes him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history, sources told ESPN. The deal includes over $120 million guaranteed. The Seahawks already exercised Smith-Njigba's fifth-year option for 2027 last week, and now have the two-time Pro Bowler under contract for the next six seasons. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: We new this deal was likely to come even though Seattle just exercised his 5th-year option for 2027. JSN finished 2nd in fantasy points among all wide receivers last season (119-1793-10) and his hitting his prime. The next big pay day at wide receiver will be for Puka Nacua who will be in the final year of his contract in 2026.
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Hollywood Brown agrees to one-year deal with Eagles
Takes over for Jahan Dotson in No.3 wideout role
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 17 2026, 3:01 pm
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Eagles announced they agreed to terms on a one-year deal with WR Hollywood Brown. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The Eagles lost Jahan Dotson in free agency to the Falcons so Brown will fill the void as the Eagles No.3 receiver behind A.J. Brown (trade?) and DeVonta Smith. Hollywood played a rotational role with the Chiefs last season finishing with a 49-587-5 line. Assuming A.J. Brown sticks with the Eagles, Hollywood can be avoided in redraft leagues in 2026.
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Trade: Broncos acquire Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins
Miami gets 1st round pick, late 3rd & 4th round picks
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 17 2026, 11:15 am
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Full trade:
Broncos get Jaylen Waddle and Dolphins’ 4th-round pick (11th in round) in this year’s draft.
Dolphins get: 1st round pick (30th overall) along with late 3rd and 4th round picks (30th in each round) in this year’s draft. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: The Broncos have been relatively quiet in free agency this off-season but made a splash today by trading for Waddle. This move give the Broncos a crowded WR room consisting of Waddle, Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims to name a few while the Dolphins are left with scraps. Miami will certainly target the WR position in the upcoming draft. Sutton's fantasy value will decrease on this move.
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49ers add to their WR room with Christian Kirk
1-year, $6M deal
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 16 2026, 4:08 pm
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Sources: The #49ers are signing WR Christian Kirk to a 1-year, $6M deal.
Kirk is the latest WR addition in San Fran, after they also signed WR Mike Evans. (Jordan Schultz on X)
FFToday's Take: San Francisco has added Mike Evans and Kirk via free agency this off-season as they reshape their wide receiver room. Kirk spent 2025 with the Texans but never really made a fantasy impact, playing in 11 games and finishing with a 28-239-1 line. He'll try and win the slot role in San Francisco but won't be on the fantasy radar in 16-round redraft leagues.
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Jets ship Justin Fields to Chiefs for 2027 6th round pick
Patrick Mahomes recovering from ACL injury
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 16 2026, 11:26 am
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More about the Jets finalizing a trade that would send quarterback Justin Fields to the Chiefs in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: The Chiefs needs some insurance to begin the 2026 season as Patrick Mahomes is currently rehabbing an ACL injury suffered in mid-December. Even if he's ready for Week 1, it's unlikely he'll be at 100 percent. Fields had a season to forget with the Jets in 2025 but will get a lot of work with the No.1 offense this pre-season and could make a couple starts to be begin 2026 for the Chiefs. However, his season-long outlook in redraft leagues is minimal.
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Dallas Goedert sticking in Philadelphia, one-year deal
Eagles avoid a dead-cap hit of more than $20 million
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 15 2026, 3:59 pm
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Back to Philly for Dallas Goedert: The #Eagles have agreed to terms with the eight-year veteran TE on a one-year deal, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
It was a complicated process for the last week but Goedert wanted to stay and the sides found a way to make it work. (Mike Garafolo on X)
FFToday's Take: The deal is reportedly worth $7 million. Goedert (31) spiked 11 touchdowns in 2025 on the way to his best fantasy finish to date (TE3). His usage around the goaline was encouraging but it's hard to justify him as anything more than a TE2 in 2026 even if wideout A.J. Brown eventually gets traded.
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Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray to one-year deal
Arizona will pay QB $36.8 million
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 12 2026, 6:19 pm
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Former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is signing a one-year deal with the Vikings, per sources. Murray now will become part of a QB room that includes former No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy.
With Murray already owed $36.8 million from Arizona, his one-year contract with the Vikings will be for the veteran league minimum. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: McCarthy is not going to beat out Murray for the starting job in Minnesota this season. In all likelihood, the Vikings will be looking for a QB in the 2027 draft. For now, Murray lands in probably the best spot possible under HC Kevin O'Connell and with arguably the best wide receiver in the league. Murray played in just five games last season due to a sprained foot.
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Commanders sign RB Rachaad White
One-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 12 2026, 3:01 pm
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Commanders are signing former Bucs RB Rachaad White to a one-year deal, per his agent Sunny Shah. White now reunites with his college quarterback, Jayden Daniels. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: White has been part of Tampa Bay's running back room for the last four seasons. He finished as the RB6 in half-ppr leagues back in 2023 but has largely been part of a committee ever since. He'll likely be in a similar role in Washington, working a lot on third downs and sharing time with Jacory Croskey-Merritt. All eyes will now turn to the draft and see if the Commanders are able to get RB Jeremiyah Love at pick 1.07.
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Jaguars add Chris Rodriquez Jr. to running back room
Two-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 11 2026, 5:35 pm
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The Jaguars are signing former Washington RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. to a two-year, $10 million deal with $6.2M guaranteed, per The Insiders.
Rodriguez gets $6.2M fully guaranteed and can make up to $12M with incentives on a deal done by Michael Perrett of Priority Sports. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: With Travis Etienne now in New Orleans, it appears Bhayshul Tuten and Rodriguez will be the main pieces in the Jacksonville running back room. Rodriguez played in 12 games last season for the Commanders but shared time with Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He played in college under HC Liam Coen while the two were at Kentucky.
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RB Aaron Jones stays in Minnesota on revised contract
10th season upcoming
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 11 2026, 2:47 pm
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The Vikings and RB Aaron Jones have agreed to a revised contract to keep him in Minnesota for the 2026 season, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
Jones lowers his base salary to $5.5 million and will stay in Minnesota. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: There were reports earlier this off-season that Jones would be let go to save money against the salary cap. Instead, they will keep the 31-year-old running back for another season. He played 12 games last year finishing as the RB33 in fantasy points per game (half-ppr). He'll form a tandem with Jordan Mason which will cap their ceiling as RB3s or Flex considerations.
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Patriots add to WR room with Romeo Doubs
4-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 10 2026, 2:48 pm
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The New England Patriots have agreed to sign former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter and Jeremy Fowler. Doubs will help fill the shoes of Stefon Diggs, who will be released after spending one season with the Patriots. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: The details of the detail are a little sketchy right now but it appears it's a four-year deal. New England has been kicking the tires on an A.J. Brown trade with the Eagles, but that hasn't materialized. Doubs is getting a hefty pay day for someone that has a high-water mark of 724 receiving yards in a season. He'll join Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and a host of others in a receiver room that rarely featured one player last season. If no other WR additions are made, Doubs could be considered a decent WR3 in redraft leagues.
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Geno Smith headed back to the Jets
Jets and Raiders do late-round pick swap for QB
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 10 2026, 2:21 pm
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After a nine-year separation, the New York Jets and quarterback Geno Smith are together again.
Instead of waiting for him to be released, the Jets traded for Smith on Tuesday, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Jets are sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for Smith and a 2026 seventh-rounder, sources told Schefter. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: The Raiders were expected to release the veteran QB but instead found a trading partner. It's being reported that the Raiders will be paying the bulk of Geno's 2026 salary. The Vikings were also interested in Geno's services. This move could spell the end for Justin Fields who has one year left on his deal in New York. Geno may have some low-end QB2 value for the upcoming season but expect the Jets to address the position via the draft in April or in 2027.
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Lions replace David Montgomery with Isiah Pacheco
One-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 10 2026, 1:05 pm
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After trading David Montgomery to the Texans, the Lions add another violent runner, with Isiah Pacheco now joining Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit's backfield. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Pacheco (27) has yet to regain his form after a fibula injury in 2024. he suffered a knee injury in 2025 that limited him to 13 games and sharing time with Kareem Hunt. This doesn't feel like a 1A, 1B situation in Detroit. Expect Pacheco to be the clear backup which further cements Gibbs as a top fantasy option in redraft leagues in 2026.
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Steelers lose Kenneth Gainwell, add Rico Dowdle
Likely to share time with Jaylen Warren
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 9 2026, 7:17 pm
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BREAKING: The #Steelers are signing former #Panthers standout RB Rico Dowdle, per multiple sources.
Dowdle has had back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons and now finds a new home. (Jordan Schultz on X)
FFToday's Take: Dowdle is coming off a one-and-done season in Carolina where he topped 1000 yards and finished as the RB16 in half-ppr leagues. He'll form a duo with Jaylen Warren in Pittsburgh as the Kenneth Gainwell has departed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency. The signing of Dowdle suggests the Steelers are not eager to give Kaleb Johnson a meaningful role to begin the 2026 season.
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Broncos re-sign RB J.K. Dobbins
Two-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 9 2026, 3:26 pm
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The #Broncos are re-signing RB J.K. Dobbins.
Dobbins was having a career year for Denver before his injury -- and would’ve been back for the Super Bowl if Denver made it that far. Now he’s back. (Jordan Schultz on X)
FFToday's Take: The Broncos were rumored to be interested in Kenneth Walker and Travis Etienne, but will settle for Dobbins (27) who was playing well (5.0 ypc) in 2025 before missing seven games due to a foot injury. With Dobbins back in the mix, you can expect RJ Harvey's fantasy value to take a hit as he'll likely cede early-down work to Dobbins. Harvey's biggest value add will come in PPR leagues.
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Mike Evans leaving Tampa Bay for San Francisco
Three-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 9 2026, 2:36 pm
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Star wide receiver Mike Evans is leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to sign a three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers that is worth up to $60.4 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: It sounds like Evans was looking for another team, challenge to close out his career with. With Brandon Aiyuk gone and Jauan Jennings a free agent, Evans will step right in to a starting role and be a solid WR2 value in redraft leagues. Health will be Evans' biggest challenge to living up to his fantasy expectations in 2026. He's dealt with numerous hamstring issues throughout his career and missed a big chunk of time last season with a broken collarbone.
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Travis Etienne on the move to New Orleans
4-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 9 2026, 1:59 pm
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The Saints are signing former Jaguars running back Travis Etienne, per sources.
The Jacksonville Jaguars wanted to retain the Louisiana native. The Broncos and Vikings were also interested. (Dianna Russini on X)
FFToday's Take: Etienne is getting a four-year deal as he leaves Jacksonville to become the lead back for the Saints. This moves brings into question Alvin Kamara's status in New Orleans. He's still under contract but Etienne did not sign here to be a backup player. Etienne is capable of playing on all three downs and should be a solid RB2 value in 2026.
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