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Chiefs trade CB Trent McDuffie to Rams for multiple picks
Chiefs get 1.29, 5th-round pick, 6th-round pick, 2027 3rd-round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 4 2026, 11:52 am
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Full terms on the Trent McDuffie trade;
Chiefs get:
1st (pick 29), 5th, 6th, 2027 - 3rd
Rams get:
CB Trent McDuffie (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: The Chiefs made a similar move back in 2022 when they traded WR Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins for five picks including a 1st, 2nd, and 4th-round pick and two more late-round picks in 2023. The Chiefs had just six picks in the upcoming 2026 draft prior to the McDuffie trade, but now sit with nine. The Rams still have a pick in Round 1 this season which is No.13.
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Kyler Murray's time in Arizona coming to an end
Expected to be released on the first day of the league year
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 3 2026, 3:56 pm
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Sources: Cardinals have informed QB Kyler Murray that they intend to release him on the first day of the league year next Wednesday, barring a trade between now and then.
Arizona already owes him $36.8M guaranteed in 2026, and another $19.5M would have triggered on March 15 for 2027. He now will be moving on. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Murray's next team will pay the league minimum for his services as Arizona owes him $36.8 million next season. Atlanta and Minnesota are potential landing spots. Murray played in just five games during the 2025 season due to a foot injury sustained in Week 5.
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Jets place franchise tag on RB Breece Hall
Two sided have yet to agree on long-term deal
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 3 2026, 11:19 am
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Tagged: As the Jets and RB Breece Hall continue to try to hammer out a lucrative long-term deal, New York is placing the $14.293 million franchise tag on its standout running back, per sources. The tag is designed as a placeholder until the two sides can reach agreement. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Schefter went on to say "the two sides were unable to come to a long-term agreement at this time." Hall has been public about his desire to move on, but the Jets have other plans. The Chiefs were reportedly interested in Hall at the trade deadline last year, but didn't want to give up a 3rd round pick. Hall will be 25 years old at the end of May.
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Trade: David Montgomery on the move to Houston
Lions get OL Juice Scruggs, a 4th-rounder and a 7th-rounder
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 2 2026, 11:05 am
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The Texans are sending OL Juice Scruggs, a 4th-rounder and a 7th-rounder to Detroit for David Montgomery. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: With the waters still murky around Joe Mixon and his foot injury, the Texans have landed a power back to go with Woody Marks. Montgomery has scored 33 TDs in his last three years with Detroit filling the 1B role next to Jahmyr Gibbs. Montgomery will likely get the bulk of early-down work in Houston with Marks working as a change of pace and on third downs. This can be viewed as a slight upgrade for Montgomery's redraft fantasy value in 2026 assuming he stays healthy.
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Vikings saying goodbye to Aaron Jones?
Set to make $10 million in 2026
By: Mike Krueger | Mar 1 2026, 12:01 pm
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The Minnesota Vikings have begun whittling down their salary cap deficit by informing veteran running back Aaron Jones and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave that they will be released later this month barring a trade, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Sunday. The moves will save the team $18.65 million in cap space. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: It's difficult to envision a trade being worked out for the veteran Jones who is 31 years old heading into his 10th season in the league. He has spent the last two seasons in Minnesota and missed five games last year due to a hamstring injury. Jones carries a $14.8 million cap hit in 2026 which is why his release is likely.
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Colts allow Anthony Richardson to seek a trade
QB has been cleared to play after eye injury in 2025
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 26 2026, 12:26 pm
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The Colts have given quarterback Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade, agent Deiric Jackson told ESPN on Thursday.
Richardson has battled numerous injuries and was beaten out by veteran Daniel Jones in a preseason quarterback battle last season. Now, with Jones slated to be re-signed and to continue as the starter, Richardson faces an uncertain path forward. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Richardson has spent three years in the league but has never gained traction in large part due to his questionable skills as a passer and injuries. He's played in just 17 games. With the league starved for quarterback options, the Colts will likely get multiple offers for a quarterback that still has one year left on his rookie deal.
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TE Zach Ertz wants to play in 2026
Recovering from ACL injury
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 24 2026, 8:42 am
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Three-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz plans to play a 14th NFL season and is expected to be cleared right around Week 1, per sources.
Ertz is 2 months into rehab from a torn ACL. He ranks 5th in catches and 8th in yards among TE in NFL history, including 50-504-4 in 13 games in 2025. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Ertz (35) is a free agent and coming off a torn ACL suffered in Week 14 last season. His days as a reliable fantasy asset are over but he could have a spiked week here and there depending on his landing spot. He should go largely undrafted in fantasy leagues this summer.
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Falcons expected to franchise tag TE Kyle Pitts
Hope is to work out a long-term deal
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 23 2026, 12:56 pm
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The #Falcons are planning to franchise tag standout TE Kyle Pitts, sources say, keeping their playmaker in the fold on a 1-year, fully guaranteed deal worth more than $15M.
The hope is to work out a long-term deal rather than the tag. The two sides have until July to do it. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Pitts turned in a career-year last season posting an 88-928-5 line, finishing as the TE6 in fantasy points per game (half-ppr). Pitts has played in every game the last three seasons but has largely failed to live up to expectations after a solid rookie season in 2021 (68-1026-1). A mid-season injury to WR Drake London helped Pitts to become the focal point of the passing offense for four weeks last season.
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Javonte Williams gets 3-year deal with Dallas
$16 million in guaranteed money
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 21 2026, 4:35 pm
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The #Cowboys and standout RB Javonte Williams have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $24M, sources say. Dallas keeps a big-time player.
He gets his $8M per year after a breakout season in a deal was done by @AgentNicoleLynn of @KlutchSports. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: The deal includes $16 million guaranteed. Williams turned in an impressive season posting a 1201-11, 35-137-2 line in his first year with the Cowboys, finishing as the RB12 in fantasy points per game (half-ppr). Still just 25 years old, Williams projects to be the lead back in Dallas for at least the next two seasons provided he stays healthy.
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Mike Evans expected to play in 2026
32 years old
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 17 2026, 4:40 pm
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#Bucs receiver Mike Evans plans to play in 2026 and explore options in free agency, according to his agent Deryk Gilmore. Bucs would be in play. “Yes, that’s correct. He is opening it up,” Gilmore said. “That he will play next season with someone. It could be Tampa but Will definitely play a 13th season”.
(Rick Stroud on X)
FFToday's Take: Evans has played 12 seasons and appears ready to make it 13 in 2026. He was limited to eight games last season (30-368-3) due to a broken collarbone. The 32-year old still has some gas left in the tank but his days as a low-end WR1 are likely over. A return to Tampa Bay is still an option but other landing spots will be in play.
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Seattle unlikely to use franchise tag on Kenneth Walker
Seahawks focused on other priorities
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 17 2026, 8:36 am
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The Seattle Seahawks are unlikely to use either a franchise or transition tag on running back and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker, league sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
The Seahawks have multiple free agents that they want to retain and sign, and the team would also try to extend the contract of wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Walker will become a free agent in March and will be one of the top running backs on the market. He largely underperformed this past fantasy season (RB29 in FPts/G), working in a split role with Zach Charbonnet. A landing spot with a true lead back role in an above average offense would spike his fantasy value heading into the 2026 drafting season.
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Dolphins release Tyreek Hill, 2026 return unclear
Spent four seasons in Miami
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 16 2026, 11:33 am
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The Dolphins are releasing eight-time Pro Bowl WR Tyreek Hill, sources say. Hill is rehabbing a major leg injury and it’s unclear when or if he’ll play in 2026. He would’ve had $11 million become fully guaranteed this month, so his release was expected. He’ll now be a free agent at age 31.
(Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: The Dolphins also released Bradley Chubb, James Daniels and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine as they cut salary prior to free agency. Tyreek spent four seasons in Miami but his 2025 campaign was cut short when he suffered a dislocated knee and torn ACL in Week 4. He will be 32 on March 1st and his availability for the 2026 season is still a question mark. The free agent market for wide receivers is relatively thin, which should work in Hill's favor if he can clear his medical hurdles.
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David Njoku bids farewell to the Browns on IG post
Set to be a free agent in 2026
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 9 2026, 8:02 pm
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Tight end David Njoku, who is scheduled to be a free agent, announced that he will not return to the Browns in 2026. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Njoku is set to be a free agent in 2026 and it appears isn't interested in returning to Cleveland. The Browns drafted Harold Fannin Jr. in 2025 who quickly took over as their main receiving weapon in the offense. Njoku (29) has played in exactly 11 games each of the last two seasons. He should draw plenty of interest in free agency, but injury concerns are real.
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Dallas expected to franchise WR George Pickens
Pickens turns 25 in March
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 7 2026, 7:06 pm
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The Dallas Cowboys are expected to place their franchise tag on Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens, league sources told ESPN. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Pickens had a monster season in his first year with Dallas, finishing as the WR5 overall (half-PPR) with a 93-1429-9 line. He won't turn 25 years old until early March and gives the Cowboys a prime second option behind CeeDee Lamb. The franchise tag for wide receivers in 2026 will be worth around $28 million. A long-term deal is said to be desired by team owner Jerry Jones.
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Matthew Stafford wins MVP, says he'll be back in 2026
Rams QB turns 38 in two days
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 5 2026, 10:50 pm
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Matthew Stafford ends any drama with his MVP acceptance speech: He’ll be back in 2026. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Stafford posted 46 TDs and only 8 interceptions on his way to winning the MVP of the 2025 NFL season, barley beating out Patriots QB Drake Maye. Stafford more than doubled his TD total from 2024 (20) and finished as the QB2 in fantasy. The veteran quarterback turns 38 in just two days but appears set to return for his 18th season in the league in 2026.
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Matt Nagy set to call plays for NY Giants
Former Bears head coach, Chiefs OC lands another OC job
By: Doug Orth | Feb 3 2026, 11:30 pm
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Giants are hiring former Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy as their offensive coordinator. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: It is hard to see this as a good move for the Giants and Jaxson Dart in particular. Then again, it might be a bit hasty to say that since he was tied to the hip of Mitchell Trubisky for most of his four-year stint in Chicago. The hope for new head coach John Harbaugh is that more of Andy Reid rubbed off on Nagy during his second stint with the Chiefs.
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No surgery expected for Matthew Stafford
Did not miss any time due to preseason back injury
By: Doug Orth | Feb 2 2026, 4:30 pm
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Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford played with a herniated disc for most of the season but will not need to undergo surgery in the offseason to correct the issue, according to HC Sean McVay. (Yahoo! Sports)
FFToday's Take: This is great news for the soon-to-be 38-year-old, who is expected to be named the league MVP later this week. Now the focus on Stafford will shift from his health to the likelihood of his return for an 18th season. It seems extremely unlikely that he would retire following such a great season and with his current supporting cast, but no one should be surprised if Stafford makes his decision closer to the start of free agency in March. If he returns, he should be considered a very strong mid-range QB1 in fantasy.
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Cardinals hire Rams' OC Mike LaFleur as head coach
Five-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Feb 1 2026, 2:39 pm
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The Cardinals plan to hire Mike LaFleur as their head coach, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
LaFleur, 38, spent the past three seasons as Sean McVay's OC with the Rams. Now, Matt LaFleur’s younger brother gets his shot to run the show in Arizona. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Arizona (3-14) reportedly talked to Seattle OC Klint Kubiak but it sounds like he is going to take the Raiders HC job after the Super Bowl. LaFleur has been with McVay the last three seasons but hasn't been calling plays, for what that's worth. The status of Kyler Murray is the biggest question for the Cardinals' offense heading into 2026 - he has almost $40 guaranteed for the upcoming season.
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Browns hire Todd Monken as Head Coach
His first head coaching job
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 28 2026, 10:46 am
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ESPN Sources: the Cleveland Browns are hiring former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their next head coach. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Monken has been the Ravens offensive coordinator since 2023 but will now get his first opportunity as a head coach. This move has apparently ruffled the feathers of current Browns' DC Jim Schwartz, who was reportedly interested in the gig. He's under contract, but wants to move on after being passed over. Monken has plenty of work to do in reviving an offense that ranked 30th in total yards (262.1 per game) in 2025.
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Kyler Murray could be had for a second-round pick?
QB will likely be traded if Arizona's brass wants it to happen
By: Doug Orth | Jan 26 2026, 8:30 pm
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An NFC source believes the starting price for Kyler Murray, if Arizona is interested in trading him, could start with a second-round pick. That source believes if the Cardinals can trade Murray, they will. (ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss)
FFToday's Take: The notion that Murray could be traded is not a surprising one, but the likely return that Arizona wanted was more of a mystery. A source - via ESPN.com's Josh Weinfuss - is speculating that the limited crop of elite quarterback prospects in this draft will drive up the market for capable (or better) starters like Murray. Some of his more obvious shooters would likely be the Dolphins, Jets and Browns.
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Travis Hunter to focus on defense in 2026?
GM hints No. 2 overall pick may play more CB than WR next year
By: Doug Orth | Jan 26 2026, 8:00 pm
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At his season-ending news conference, general manager James Gladstone said Travis Hunter would be a two-way player again in 2026. Whether he'll be a cornerback first and then a receiver -- as Gladstone hinted -- or a receiver first and then a cornerback remains to be seen. He played 67% of the team's offensive snaps and 36% of the defensive snaps -- mainly coming in when the Jaguars were in nickel -- before the non-contact knee injury he suffered in practice on Oct. 30 required season-ending surgery.
But Gladstone indicated that it would be the reverse in 2026.
"Obviously you can take a peak at expiring contracts on our roster and see which side of the ball has more," he said "At this point walking into the offseason, corner is a position that we have a few guys who are on expiring contracts. By default, you can expect there to be a higher emphasis on his placement [at corner]." (ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco)
FFToday's Take: This potential development would have significantly more impact on Hunter's dynasty managers than any redraft manager. While Gladstone is focusing mostly on the expiring contracts of his team, some of the impetus for this decision likely comes as a result of how well Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington played down the stretch. It would make very little sense for him to mess with that, especially since the team also has Brian Thomas Jr. at receiver at well. More Hunter at CB means Meyers and Washington could me very good mid-round values in early drafts.
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Troy Franklin inactive for AFC Championship game
Hamstring injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 25 2026, 1:31 pm
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Broncos WR Troy Franklin is inactive because of his hamstring injury for today's AFC Championship Game. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: Not only will the Broncos be down their starting QB, but Franklin will miss the AFC Championship game with a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice all week. Franklin's absence should mean more targets for Pat Bryant and perhaps Marvin Mims as well.
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Patriots elevate Mack Hollins off Injured Reserve
Abdominal injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 24 2026, 4:02 pm
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The #Patriots are activating WR Mack Hollins to play Sunday against the #Broncos after recovering from an abdominal injury that landed him on Injured Reserve. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Hollins missed the final two weeks of the regular season in addition to the Patriots two playoff games. His return will muddy the already deep waters of the New England receiver room. It's likely we'll see Efton Chism put on the Inactive list tomorrow, but expect New England to rotate five wide receivers, making each of them difficult to trust against a good Broncos pass defense.
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NY Giants provide updates on Nabers, Skattebo
Nabers recovering from torn ACL, Skattebo from ankle injury
By: Doug Orth | Jan 20 2026, 11:50 pm
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Schoen said Cam Skattebo should be ready for the start of the offseason program, which begins on April 6. Less certainty on Malik Nabers. Schoen said Nabers is trending to "hopefully" be ready for the start of training camp. He added, "things can change." (The Athletic - Dan Duggan)
FFToday's Take: Fantasy managers need to keep in mind that while Skattebo may be ready for offseason workouts, his injury was a serious one. In other words, managers would be wise to wait for positive reports out of camp before believing he can pick up where he left off. As far as Nabers is concerned, he underwent surgery on his knee in late October. That means he will have had nine full months to recover. It may be overly ambitious to expect WR1 production from him out of the gate in 2026, but the odds would seem to be good he will get there before midseason barring a setback.
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Mike McDaniel set to call plays for LAC in 2026
Former Miami HC set to become offensive coordinator in LA
By: Doug Orth | Jan 20 2026, 11:30 pm
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Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel is expected to become the Chargers offensive coordinator barring a change of heart, per
@JeffDarlington and me. McDaniel has informed other teams that they’re out, the Chargers clearly want him, and the two sides are having dinner tonight. But the expectation across the league is that McDaniel will be staying in LA. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: It is hard to envision a scenario in which this potential hire is not good for Justin Herbert, Omarion Hampton and Oronde Gadsden II. McDaniel worked wonders with Tua Tagovailoa in Miami, helping him lead the league in passing yards one season (2023) and completion percentage in the next (2024). Herbert is much more gifted than Tagovailoa, so expect the quarterback to take a big step forward in 2026. As far as Hampton is concerned, he is much different than De'Von Achane, but Hampton showed enough in the passing game as a rookie to likely catch McDaniel's attention in that regard. Last but not least, McDaniel coaxed production out of Jonnu Smith and Darren Waller in recent years. One would have to think Gadsden will be a key paart of his offense as well.
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J.K. Dobbins could return for AFC Championship
RB has been sidelined since suffering foot injury in Week 10
By: Doug Orth | Jan 19 2026, 4:40 pm
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The Denver Broncos are opening the window for running back J.K. Dobbins to return to practice this week and potentially play against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. (ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold)
FFToday's Take: While RJ Harvey has had his moments (and certainly scored his fair share of touchdowns), his overall production as a rusher in eight games since Dobbins' injury has been poor (346 yards, 3.4 YPC). Can Dobbins do better in his first game back after such a long way off? It seems unlikely, but Denver will also need all hands on deck after losing Bo Nix (ankle) for the season in the Divisional Round. While one of the two backs could see enough volume against the Patriots in the AFC Championship to be worth a play in DFS, it seems more likely that the Broncos will just struggle offensively.
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Drew Petzing lands Detroit OC gig
Takes over for fired OC John Morton
By: Doug Orth | Jan 19 2026, 4:20 pm
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The Detroit Lions are finalizing a deal to hire former Arizona Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as their next offensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. (ESPN.com - Eric Woodyard)
FFToday's Take: This is far from an inspiring hire for the Lions. Petzing was able to help James Conner enjoy the first two 1,000-yard seasons of his career, but the inability to get the most out of Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. falls on his shoulders to some degree. It also took him too long to make Trey McBride the centerpiece of the passing game. On the plus side, it is hard to ignore how much production he got out of Jacoby Brissett and Michael Wilson at the end of the year - even if most of it was in garbage time. Without question, Petzing will be set up for more success in Detroit with multiple explosive playmakers and a much better offensive line.
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Zach Charbonnet done for the year
Suffers torn ACL in Divisonal Round win
By: Doug Orth | Jan 19 2026, 4:00 pm
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Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet suffered a season-ending knee injury that will require surgery, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on Seattle Sports. Macdonald called it “a significant knee injury, unfortunately. Breaks your heart. He’s going to need surgery, so he’s got a good long road to come back.” (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: Charbonnet just enjoyed the best regular season of his pro career, setting career highs in rushing yards (730) and touchdowns (12) and appeared on the verge of taking over as the lead back in Seattle with Kenneth Walker set to become an unrestricted free agent. The timing of this injury could change the entire expected narrative of this backfield in 2026, as Charbonnet is unlikely to be anywhere close to full strength in less than eight months. Does Walker re-sign with the team now if he finishes the postseason strong? Only time will tell.
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Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott
GM Brandon Beane will be retained
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 19 2026, 9:30 am
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Bills GM Brandon Beane will be retained according to a source, despite the move from the Bills to move on from HC Sean McDermott. Beane will be a part of leading the search for a new head coach. (Joe Buscaglia on X)
FFToday's Take: McDermott spent 9 seasons with the Bills, making the playoffs eight times, but has failed to make the Super Bowl with Josh Allen at quarterback. He finishes in Buffalo with a 98-50 record. John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski are off the board, but otherwise the coaching candidates are wide open. The Bills have the 26th pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.
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Broncos lose QB Bo Nix to a fractured bone in his ankle
Jarrett Stidham will start in the AFC Championship game
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 17 2026, 9:53 pm
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Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix will miss the rest of the NFL playoffs with an ankle injury suffered during a 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round Saturday. "Not good news, on the second-to-last play in overtime, Bo fractured a bone in his right ankle. He's schedule to have surgery Tuesday of this week, which will put him out the rest of the season," Payton said. (Fox Sports)
FFToday's Take: The Broncos were able to beat the Bills in overtime but it came at a cost. With Nix out, Denver will turn to Jarrett Stidham at quarterback against the Texans or Patriots in the AFC Conference Championship game. Stidham's last significant action came in the final two weeks of the 2023 regular season.
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Deal done: John Harbaugh new coach of the Giants
Five-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 17 2026, 3:32 pm
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John Harbaugh is the new head coach of the New York Giants. The deal is done. (Jordan Raanan on X)
FFToday's Take: This has been the speculation for a few days now but it appears a five-year deal is done. The Giants were the first team eliminated from the playoffs in 2025 but moving forward, the offense is setup with QB Jaxson Dart, RB Cam Skattebo and WR Malik Nabers. The Giants also have the 5th pick in the upcoming 2026 Draft.
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Nico Collins ruled Out for the Divisional Round
Missed practice all week
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 16 2026, 3:34 pm
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Texans ruled out WR Nico Collins for Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots. Collins was carted off last week after suffering a concussion and did not practice this week. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Without Collins the Texans will rely on slot man Christian Kirk, Xavier Hutchinson, Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel as their top receivers against New England. Kirk is probably the best fantasy option as he will mostly avoid outside DBs Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis.
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Travis Hunter expected to play WR & CB next season
Rehab going as expected
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 14 2026, 10:29 am
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Jaguars GM James Gladstone says WR/CB Travis Hunter rehab from torn LCL is going "as expected" & will play both ways next season.
Hunter played 67% of offensive snaps & 36% def snaps in his 7 games.
Expect Hunter to play much more defense in 2026 - bigger need position changed. (Cameron Wolfe on X)
FFToday's Take: The Jags upgraded their wide receiver room during the 2025 season by adding Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders and signing him to a three-year contract extension. With Parker Washington's late season surge and Brian Thomas Jr. in the mix, it's going to be tough for Hunter to carve out a meaningful fantasy performance if he splits time and everyone remains healthy. We should get a better ready on the JAX receiver room later in the summer.
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Mike Tomlin steps down as head coach
Pittsburgh seeking only fourth head coach since 1969
By: Doug Orth | Jan 13 2026, 11:50 pm
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Breaking: After a historic 19-season run in Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin just informed his team that he is stepping down as the Steelers head coach, sources tell @JFowlerESPN and me.
The Steelers now will be looking for only their fourth head coach since 1969. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: One of the few common threads between Pittsburgh's last three head coaches (Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher and Tomlin) is that each was hired in their 30s and cut his teeth on the defensive side of the ball. Considering how well that prototype has worked for them in their history, it would be a surprise if the Steelers departed from it. Pittsburgh desperately needs to find its next Terry Bradshaw or Ben Roethlisberger if it hopes to pick up where it is leaving off with Tomlin. Until then, it seems unlikely players such as DK Metcalf and Jaylen Warren will be able to reach their fantasy ceiling.
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Kevin Patullo gets the ax
Eagles OC fired after one season
By: Doug Orth | Jan 13 2026, 11:30 pm
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Sources: Eagles fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo.
Eagles now will be going on their fifth OC in five years, with two of them leaving for head coaching jobs. (ESPN - Adam Schefter)
FFToday's Take: While injuries certainly played a role, the last two seasons in Philadelphia showed us how much difference a good - not to mention experienced - offensive coordinator can make. Kellen Moore had this offense looking nearly unstoppable at times last season, while Patullo - a first-time play-caller - needed only a few weeks before he looked as though he was in over his head running an NFL offense. Expect Philadelphia to replace him with an established offensive mind and for players like Saquon Barkley and A.J. Brown to bounce back in 2026.
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Matthew Stafford expected to be OK for Divisional Round
Played through sprained finger in Wild Card win over Panthers
By: Doug Orth | Jan 12 2026, 6:30 pm
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Matthew Stafford has a sprain on the index finger. But Sean McVay said he’s good to roll for Sunday’s divisional game against the Bears. (The Athletic - Nate Atkins)
FFToday's Take: Stafford played through the injury on Saturday, so it never seemed all that likely that it would cause him to miss a playoff game. The even better news for Stafford is that he will face one of the weaker defenses remaining in the postseason in the Bears and should get two key pieces back in G Kevin Dotson and TE Terrance Ferguson. One could make the case that Stafford should be considered the best DFS play at his position next week.
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George Kittle suffers torn Achilles in Wild Card game
9-12 month recovery time
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 11 2026, 8:15 pm
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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan confirmed to reporters that George Kittle did in fact tear his Achilles. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: San Francisco has suffered numerous injuries and personnel problems this season, yet find themselves in the Divisional round of the playoffs. Achilles injuries are typically come with 9-12 month recovery times which means there's no guarantee that Kittle will play in 2026. San Francisco will move forward this season with Jake Tonges as their starting tight end.
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Omarion Hampton listed as Questionable
Ankle injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 9 2026, 2:10 pm
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Omarion Hampton on if he expects to play Sunday: “Yeah, that’s the plan.” (Daniel Popper on X)
FFToday's Take: The Chargers starting running back missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday before getting a limited session in on Friday. It sounds like he's going to suit up on Sunday night against the Patriots. Hampton was Inactive in Week 18 and missed a big chunk of the season (Wks 6-14) with an ankle injury. There is risk of him being limited this week which would give a higher workload to Kimani Vidal.
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Rome Odunze off the injury report for Wildcard Weekend
Last played in Week 13
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 8 2026, 2:29 pm
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Lots of good news on the #Bears injury report, as WRs Rome Odunze (foot) and D.J. Moore (knee) are both off the report and good to go. DB Kyler Gordon is questionable, but a full participant and likely to be activated. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FFToday's Take: Odunze has been bothered by a foot injury and last played in Week 13. In his absence, the passing offense has largely shifted towards rookie Luther Burden III and TE Colston Loveland. It's difficult to see a ceiling game coming from Odunze in his first game back, especially in an offense with plenty of weapons. He's probably more of a WR2 option even in a week with a limited player pool.
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Dolphins drop the hammer on HC Mike McDaniel
Team will be looking for a new GM and head coach
By: Mike Krueger | Jan 8 2026, 10:33 am
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The Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel, per sources. Stephen Ross and Mike McDaniel met this week to discuss the season. After that meeting and a few days of reflection, Ross made this decision and informed McDaniel this morning.
The team is currently working to hire a GM. Now, it’ll be a full organizational reset. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FFToday's Take: There are also rumblings that the team could move on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, although that would result in a huge hit of $99M in dead money. In any case, the offense is going to have a new philosophy depending on the next head coach and OC. Miami has missed the playoffs the last two seasons and McDaniel finishes his stint in Florida with a 35-33 record.
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