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Fantasy football drop candidates and cut list rankings before Week 10 of 2026. Is it already time to drop fantasy football players from rosters including xxxxx and more?
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Cut List Rankings for fantasy football Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season. With another week of NFL action in the books, it's time to turn our attention to the waiver wire.
On Sunday, managers saw many players suffer injuries, and some continue their first-half slump, which has put them firmly on the cut list ahead of Week 10.
So, which injured or disappointing players is it time to get rid of for fantasy football lineups? Read about our top players to cut for Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season. Good luck, RotoBallers!
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Who To Drop for Fantasy Football Week 10?
The top players to consider cutting for fantasy football, in priority order. Players at the top of the list should be dropped first and replaced on the waiver wire:
| Rank | Player Name | Position | Ros% | Baller Move |
| 1 | Kendre Miller | RB | 19 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 2 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 25 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 3 | Demarcus Robinson | WR | 11 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 4 | Greg Dulcich | TE | 10 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 5 | Cincinnati Bengals | DEF | 49 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 6 | New Orleans Saints | DEF | 61 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 7 | Chicago Bears | DEF | 63 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 8 | Detroit Lions | DEF | 52 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 9 | New England Patriots | DEF | 67 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 10 | New York Giants | DEF | 20 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 11 | Cairo Santos | K | 59 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 12 | Chase McLaughlin | K | 47 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 13 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | 64 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 14 | Chris Godwin Jr. | WR | 66 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 15 | Drew Lock | QB | 15 | IR / Injury Stash in Deep Superflex Leagues |
| 16 | Bam Knight | RB | 14 | IR / Injury Stash in Deep Leagues |
| 17 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 20 | IR / Injury Stash in Deep Leagues |
| 18 | Kyler Murray | QB | 53 | IR / Injury Stash in Deep Leagues |
| 19 | Mike Gesicki | TE | 37 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues/TE-Premium |
| 20 | Malik Willis | QB | 34 | Hold in 12+ Team Leagues/Superflex |
| 21 | Antonio Williams | WR | 31 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues/3-WR Leagues |
| 22 | Ryan Flournoy | WR | 44 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues/3-WR Leagues |
| 23 | Malik Washington | WR | 56 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues/3-WR Leagues |
| 24 | Adonai Mitchell | WR | 50 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues/3-WR Leagues |
| 25 | Keenan Allen | WR | 61 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues/3-WR Leagues |
| 26 | Devaughn Vele | WR | 51 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues/3-WR Leagues |
| 27 | Brenton Strange | TE | 58 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues/TE-Premium |
| 28 | Devin Singletary | RB | 63 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues / Upside Handcuff or Stash |
| 29 | Mike Washington Jr. | RB | 49 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues / Upside Handcuff or Stash |
| 30 | J.K. Dobbins | RB | 73 | Hold in 12+Team Leagues / Upside Handcuff or Stash |
| 31 | RJ Harvey | RB | 61 | IR / Injury Stash in 12-Team Leagues |
| 32 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 65 | IR / Injury Stash in 12-Team Leagues |
| 33 | David Montgomery | RB | 84 | IR / Injury Stash in 12-Team Leagues |
| 34 | Jeremiyah Love | RB | 90 | IR / Injury Stash in 12-Team Leagues |
| 35 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 83 | IR / Injury Stash in 12-Team Leagues |
| 36 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB | 65 | IR / Injury Stash in 12-Team Leagues |
| 37 | Davante Adams | WR | 84 | IR / Injury Stash in 12-Team Leagues |
| 38 | Lamar Jackson | QB | 79 | IR / Injury Stash in 12-Team Leagues |
| 39 | Mark Andrews | TE | 59 | Hold and Bench / Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 40 | Kansas City Chiefs | DEF | 74 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 41 | Denver Broncos | DEF | 91 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 42 | Kyle Pitts Sr. | TE | 80 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 43 | Jordyn Tyson | WR | 54 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 44 | Ladd McConkey | WR | 92 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 45 | Braelon Allen | RB | 88 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 46 | Jaylen Waddle | WR | 95 | Hold in All Leagues |
Fantasy Football Drop Candidates
Read the recent news and fantasy outlooks of some of the top cut candidates:
Kendre Miller, RB, New Orleans Saints (Cut List Ranking No. 1)
The New Orleans Saints released running back Kendre Miller on Saturday, a source told Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. It is a bit of a surprising move, as Travis Etienne Jr. (hamstring) remains on Injured Reserve after not having his 21-day practice window opened by the Saints this week.
The 24-year-old Miller will finish the year with the Saints having carried the football a career-high 57 times for 159 yards (2.8 yards per attempt) and two rushing touchdowns, adding nine receptions on 13 targets for 37 yards through the air in six games played. He had a 20-carry outing in Week 6 against the Giants with Etienne sidelined, but outside of that, Miller did not move the needle much in fantasy while sharing backfield work with veteran Alvin Kamara.
Jaylen Waddle, WR, Denver Broncos (Cut List Ranking No. 46)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (concussion) gave fantasy managers a dud during Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Waddle took a hard hit while attempting to make a catch downfield. He was taken to the sideline and later ruled out due to a concussion. He hauled in his lone target for 22 yards in the win. His absence meant bigger roles for Courtland Sutton and Pat Bryant during this game.
The Broncos are heading into a bye, so they won't play in Week 10. He'll get additional time to clear concussion protocol ahead of the Week 11 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. The expectation is that Waddle will be ready for that one, but fantasy managers should check back later for another update.
Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers (Cut List Ranking No. 44)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (back) was listed as active for Sunday's Week 9 contest against the Houston Texans, but he didn't play any snaps due to back spasms that he experienced during pregame warmups. It has been an absolutely brutal year for McConkey in terms of injuries. He has played more than 50% of the snaps in just two of the Chargers' eight games so far, and he ranks outside the top 65 receivers in total fantasy scoring.
Managers can't fault McConkey for injuries that are out of his control, but it's certainly frustrating when a player is active and then doesn't end up logging any snaps due to a pregame injury that the team chose not to report. McConkey is tough to trust even when he's active, making him a low-end WR3 with a low floor heading into Week 10 against the Baltimore Ravens.
Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Ravens (Cut List Ranking No. 38)
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (thumb) has told teammates that he plans to return later this season, according to Ian Rapoport of ESPN.com. "Just stay alive" was Jackson's message to teammates in the aftermath of the thumb injury he suffered in Week 8, Rapoport notes.
The Ravens fell to 4-5 this past Thursday with Joe Fagnano at quarterback, and the team could be destined for some more ugly losses with Jackson sidelined and backup Tyler Huntley (toe) expected to miss the remainder of the season.
While Jackson currently expects to return before the end of the year, we wouldn't be shocked to see the team shut him down if the Ravens are eliminated from playoff contention before he's healthy enough to play again. The 29-year-old was diagnosed with a fractured and dislocated thumb on his right hand, and with a six-to-nine-week recovery timeline, Jackson probably won't play again until Week 15, at the earliest.
Week 10 Waiver Wire Articles
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