NFL Player News
Bengals acquire DT Dexter Lawrence, Giants get pick No.10 04/18/2026 08:25 pm
Giants rebuilding under new HC John Harbaugh
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)
FF Today'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.
Cardinals eyeing QB Ty Simpson in the NFL Draft? 04/16/2026 10:28 pm
Jacoby Brissett and Gardner Minshew currently on the roster
“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)
FF Today'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.”
Eagles add Dontayvion Wicks to wide receiver room 04/10/2026 04:33 pm
Green Bay gets 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick
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)
FF Today'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.
No discipline from the league on Rashee Rice 04/03/2026 04:50 pm
"Has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy"
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)
FF Today'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.
QB Kirk Cousins lands with the Raiders 04/02/2026 09:13 am
Las Vegas adds a veteran to their QB room
Congrats @KirkCousins8 agreeing to a contract with the @Raiders. (Mike McCartney on X)
FF Today'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.
Falcons expected to sign RB Brian Robinson Jr. 03/24/2026 01:37 pm
One-year deal
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)
FF Today'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.
New extension for JSN, keeps him in Seattle through 2031 03/23/2026 09:29 am
Deal includes over $120 million guaranteed
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)
FF Today'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.
Hollywood Brown agrees to one-year deal with Eagles 03/17/2026 03:01 pm
Takes over for Jahan Dotson in No.3 wideout role
Eagles announced they agreed to terms on a one-year deal with WR Hollywood Brown. (Adam Schefter on X)
FF Today'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.
Trade: Broncos acquire Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins 03/17/2026 11:15 am
Miami gets 1st round pick, late 3rd & 4th round picks
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)
FF Today'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.
49ers add to their WR room with Christian Kirk 03/16/2026 04:08 pm
1-year, $6M deal
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)
FF Today'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.
Jets ship Justin Fields to Chiefs for 2027 6th round pick 03/16/2026 11:26 am
Patrick Mahomes recovering from ACL injury
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)
FF Today'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.
Dallas Goedert sticking in Philadelphia, one-year deal 03/15/2026 03:59 pm
Eagles avoid a dead-cap hit of more than $20 million
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)
FF Today'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.
Vikings sign QB Kyler Murray to one-year deal 03/12/2026 06:19 pm
Arizona will pay QB $36.8 million
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)
FF Today'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.
Commanders sign RB Rachaad White 03/12/2026 03:01 pm
One-year deal
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)
FF Today'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.
Jaguars add Chris Rodriquez Jr. to running back room 03/11/2026 05:35 pm
Two-year deal
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)
FF Today'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.
RB Aaron Jones stays in Minnesota on revised contract 03/11/2026 02:47 pm
10th season upcoming
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)
FF Today'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.
Patriots add to WR room with Romeo Doubs 03/10/2026 02:48 pm
4-year deal
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)
FF Today'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.
Geno Smith headed back to the Jets 03/10/2026 02:21 pm
Jets and Raiders do late-round pick swap for QB
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)
FF Today'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.
Lions replace David Montgomery with Isiah Pacheco 03/10/2026 01:05 pm
One-year deal
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)
FF Today'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.
Steelers lose Kenneth Gainwell, add Rico Dowdle 03/09/2026 07:17 pm
Likely to share time with Jaylen Warren
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)
FF Today'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.