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Alvin Kamara sticking with Saints on restructured deal 07/15/2026 04:11 pm

31-year-old RB wants to retire as a Saint

Alvin Kamara and the Saints are finalizing a new deal. (Nick Underhill on X)

FF Today's Take: Kamara's time in New Orleans seemed in limbo this off-season as the team brought in Travis Etienne to be it's featured back. This will likely be a pay cut for Kamara (31) when the details are announced and he'll likely have a diminished role in 2026. He'll be a better option in PPR leagues and should get plenty of third down work as long as he remains healthy. He finished as the RB35 in PPR leagues last season among all RBs playing in at least eight games.


Daniel Jones optimistic on Achilles rehab 07/10/2026 02:50 pm

Injury "I’m doing everything. Cleared to do everything"

#Colts QB Daniel Jones on his Achilles rehab: “I’m doing everything. Cleared to do everything. I think it’s just about, at this point, sharpening that.” Does he still think about his Achilles? “You’re still thinking about it. I think (you) probably will until you get playing.” (James Boyd on X)

FF Today's Take: In this Q&A session, Jones appears optimistic on his rehab from an Achilles tear suffered in early December last season, noting he's "cleared to do everything". We'll see how much he's limited once training camp begins, but current signs suggest he's got a chance to play in Week 1. He will be getting together with Colts receivers next week for a workout session.


DeVonta Smith primed for a big season 07/02/2026 07:00 am

Expected to dominate targets as long as he stays healthy

A huge part of the equation for the Eagles' willingness to trade Brown was that they believe that DeVonta Smith is primed for stardom. Smith has averaged over 1,000 receiving yards per season despite serving as a complementary piece to Brown. He is wired for big moments and big roles, and feels more than ready to become the focal point of the Eagles' passing game. He will almost certainly dominate targets in 2026 as long as he stays healthy. (Philly Voice)

FF Today's Take: In a breakdown the Eagles wide receiver room, long time beat reporter Jimmy Kempski is expecting a big jump in production for Smith in 2026. That seems obvious with A.J. Brown now with the Patriots, but it's good to get conformation from plugged in sources. Rookie Makai Lemon is expected to fill the slot role and should participate in training camp after missing time this off-season with a hamstring injury.


Seattle currently stuck in RBBC approach 06/29/2026 07:00 am

Jadarian Price not expected to be a high-volume starter

They did not draft Jadarian Price with the thought that he'd become a high-volume starter right away. He will share time with Holani and Emanuel Wilson as Seattle waits for Zach Charbonnet to return. One question with Price is his ability to contribute in the passing game after he finished his college career with only 15 receptions. He looked plenty capable as a pass catcher during the spring. (ESPN)

FF Today's Take: Interesting notes on Price from long-time Seahawks beat reporter Brady Henderson. The Seahawks running back room is shaping up to be a headache for fantasy owners as we look forward to training camp. We could see a true committee approach (Price, George Holani, Wilson) to start the season while Charbonnet rehabs from an Achilles injury. Hopefully we'll get more clarity during training camp.


TE Brenton Strange lands three-year contract extension 06/24/2026 02:58 pm

Missed five games in 2025

The Jaguars and standout TE Brenton Strange have agreed to terms on a 3 year extension worth up to $48M, with $25M guaranteed per his agents Jim Ivler, JR Roggio, and Jon Perzley. (Tom Pelissero on X)

FF Today's Take: This moves comes on the heels of TE Kyle Pitts getting a three-year contract extension from the Falcons yesterday. Strange has been a mediocre fantasy asset the last two seasons which included five missed games in 2025. It's reasonable to assume he can take a step forward if he plays the entire season but the Jacksonville passing game has plenty of weapons which will put a low-end TE1 cap on his ceiling.


Brendan Sorsby must wait until 2027 to enter the league 06/23/2026 01:31 pm

League declines to hold a supplemental draft

Just in: NFL is declining to hold a supplemental draft this summer, currently leaving the 2027 Draft as the only way for QB Brendan Sorsby to enter the NFL. A letter is being sent to Sorsby, and to all 32 NFL teams, to inform them of the league’s decision. The league continues to try to show it has little tolerance for gambling issues. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: A letter from the league to Sorsby states: "...after receiving notice of the NCAA’s decision rescinding your college eligibility in May, you sought to avoid the consequences of that determination through litigation rather than accepting responsibility for your actions, and you pursued entry into the NFL only after abandoning those efforts." Sorsby's team will likely sue the league, but in the end, his best chance to enter the league will likely be through the 2027 NFL draft.


Ladd McConkey expected to be ready for camp, hamstring 06/16/2026 07:37 pm

Injury Strained left hamstring

Los Angeles Chargers' wide receiver Ladd McConkey revealed Tuesday that he strained his left hamstring in Phase 2 of the Chargers offseason program but expects to be ready for training camp in July. "There's no reason to rush it and really push it and then have another setback and then you bleed into training camp," he said. (ESPN)

FF Today's Take: McConkey has missed some reps on the field this off-season but should be ready for training camp at the end of July. McConkey took a step back last season, finishing as the WR38 in half-ppr leagues, but is excited to get involved in the new Chargers offense run by Mike McDaniel. He's currently being valued as a low-end WR2 in early best ball drafts.


RJ Harvey suffered torn labrum in AFC Championship game 06/15/2026 04:55 pm

Injury Had surgery this offseason

RJ Harvey tore labrum in shoulder vs. NE + had surgery in offseason, per sources. Didn't do much in OTAs but was practicing. J.K. Dobbins had a deal w/#Jaguars in FA near-done, source said, before Denver re-signed him. (Luca Evans on X)

FF Today's Take: The Broncos were poking around the free agent running back market this off-season and ultimately re-signed Dobbins and then drafted rookie Jonah Coleman. We're expecting Harvey to be a full participant once training camp begins in late July but stay tuned.


Tucker Kraft thinks he'll be ready to go Week 1 06/10/2026 05:01 pm

Injury Coming off ACL injury in early November

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)

FF Today'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.


Chris Rodriguez Jr. expected to be ready for training camp 06/08/2026 05:37 pm

Injury Foot injury

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)

FF Today'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.


Jacoby Brissett expected to report to minicamp this week 06/08/2026 07:06 am

QB wants a new contract

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)

FF Today'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.


Drake London gets 4-year contract extension 06/02/2026 07:31 pm

$100 million guaranteed

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)

FF Today'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.


A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots is happening 06/01/2026 04:20 pm

Injury Eagles receive 2028 1st pick, 2027 5th-round pick

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)

FF Today'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.


Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse 06/01/2026 01:18 pm

Browns also get 2027 1st round pick

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)

FF Today'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.


Giants bring back WR Odell Beckham Jr. 06/01/2026 12:25 pm

WR missed all of 2025

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)

FF Today'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.


Rashee Rice to spend 30 days in jail for probation violation 05/19/2026 02:18 pm

Tested positive for THC

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)

FF Today'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.


Malik Nabers had second surgery to remove scar tissue 05/13/2026 03:24 pm

Injury Will he be ready Week 1?

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)

FF Today'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.


Michael Penix Jr. back on the practice field 05/12/2026 09:19 pm

Injury Torn ACL suffered in mid-November

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)

FF Today'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.


Chargers sign TE David Njoku to a one-year deal 05/11/2026 06:04 am

Veteran coming off his worst season since 2020

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)

FF Today'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.


Breece Hall gets contract extension, 3-year deal 05/08/2026 04:24 pm

$29 million in guarantees

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)

FF Today'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.