Dameon Pierce (RB, HOU): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~43 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~50 ANALYSIS:  Dameon Pierce finished just short of the 1000-yard mark last year (939 yards) but would have cleared it easily had he not suffered a high-ankle sprain late in the season. This offseason, Houston did bring in someone to split the workload with the sophomore. Devin Singletary […]

Charges Dropped Against Patriots' Jack Jones

New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones had all gun charges against him dropped by the Suffolk County District Attorney. He was arrested in mid-June at Boston's Logan Airport while allegedly carrying two firearms in his luggage. Jones will have to complete several hours of community service, and the situation is still subject to a review […]

Carl Nassib Announces Retirement From The NFL

Outside linebacker Carl Nassib, the first openly gay active player in NFL history, is retiring from the NFL at the age of 30. Nassib played in 99 regular season games for the Buccaneers, Browns, and Raiders. In 2023, he recorded 23 tackles and 3.5 sacks in Tampa Bay. In a post on social media, Nassib […]

Optimism Surrounding The Health Of Terry McLaurin

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (toe) has responded well to work as he recovers from a turf toe injury. According to Jonathan Jones, there's optimism that the Pro Bowl wideout can suit up in Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. He suffered the injury during the team's second preseason game. The team will release […]

Jamison Crowder Joins Washington's Practice Squad

Veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder is signing on to be a part of the Washington Commanders practice squad. The 2015 fourth-round pick was originally drafted by Washington and now returns to the team after stints in New York and Buffalo. He was released by the Giants last week. Over his eight-year career, the veteran wideout […]

Bone Bruise For Travis Kelce

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (knee) is working on getting the swelling down in his knee so he's able to suit up in Thursday night's season opener. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport calls the diagnosis a bone bruise, noting that his ligaments are all intact. On a Philadelphia radio show, Eagles center Jason Kelce […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Could Function As The Primary Downfield Receiving Threat

Detroit Lions rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs could be used as the team's primary downfield pass-catching threat early this season, according to Tim Twentyman of Lions.com. Detroit is without Jameson Williams (suspension) and DJ Chark Jr. is now in Carolina, leaving a hole for vertical threats. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson recently noted that "vertical […]

Jake Moody Kicking Off To The Side On Monday

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (quadriceps) was on the practice field on Monday, kicking on a side field with newly-signed practice squad kicker Matthew Wright. The third-round rookie won the job when veteran Zane Gonzalez also suffered an injury and was placed on injured reserve. As injury insurance, the Niners signed Wright to the […]

"Hot-Hand" Approach In Indianapolis Could Benefit Evan Hull

With Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) on the PUP list, head coach Shane Steichen suggested that whoever has the "hot hand" will continue to receive work. This will be a running back-by-committee approach to begin the season. Second-string runner Zack Moss (arm) is still a question mark for Week 1 as he recovers […]

"All Signs Point" To Joe Burrow Playing In Week 1

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) appears to be ready to play against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's a little more optimistic than head coach Zac Taylor calling the signal caller "day-to-day" earlier this week. We'll get more clarity when Cincinnati releases the first injury report of the […]

Should I Draft A.J. Brown or Garrett Wilson? 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Welcome RotoBallers to our ADP duel comparing A.J. Brown vs. Garrett Wilson for 2023 fantasy football drafts. Average Draft Position, commonly referred to as ADP, represents the average position at which a player is drafted in fantasy football leagues. ADP is typically derived from data collected from various mock and real drafts conducted by fantasy football […]

Will Romeo Doubs Be Ready By Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

A cheeky writer would start out this article by asking, “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” But Juliet isn't actually asking where Romeo is, or asking why he's Romeo. Don't get me started on Shakespearean language. Instead, I'm asking the question, "Why art thou hurt Romeo?" (I probably didn't even do that right). Green […]

Should I Draft Joshua Kelley? Fantasy Football Outlook

Car insurance. Home insurance. Life insurance. We all like to protect our assets in case something catastrophic happens. In fantasy football, some managers opt to ensure they have a backup plan should their star running back suffer an injury that forces them to miss games. It's not always a clear picture of who will get […]

Nick Bosa Still Searching For New Contract

San Francisco 49ers pass-rusher Nick Bosa remains away from the team while contract negotiations continue. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is holding out as he awaits what will likely be a record contract extension. While discussing the situation, coach Kyle Shanahan said that the front office is working "tirelessly" to reach an agreement […]

Deneric Prince Rejoins Chiefs As A Member Of The Practice Squad

Kansas City Chiefs running Deneric Prince is now a member of the team's practice squad. The undrafted rookie was waived by the team on Tuesday as they cut their roster down to 53 players. The rookie out of Tulsa impressed early on in OTA's and training camp, creating theories that he could make the team. […]

Tyquan Thornton Heading To Injured Reserve

New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (shoulder) will spend the first four weeks of the season on the sideline. The team is placing him on short-term injured reserve. The sophomore suffered the injury during training camp. The Patriots tried to design plays for the speedster in 2022 but failed to do so with much […]

Jake Moody Progressing Well In Recovery From Injury

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (quadriceps) is seemingly on track to play in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch provided an update on the rookie on Wednesday. The third-round rookie won the job when veteran Zane Gonzalez also suffered an injury and was placed on injured […]

Logan Thomas Practicing Without Restrictions

Washington Commanders tight end Logan Thomas (calf) says he has no more restrictions and should be ready to play Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. The injury forced the veteran to miss a significant chunk of training camp and all three preseason games. The 32-year-old is past his prime but is still listed as the […]

Will Mark Andrews Be Ready By Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

For several years now, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce has been the grand prize at tight end for fantasy managers. Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been one heck of a consolation prize. Over the last four seasons, Andrews finished fifth, sixth, first, and fourth in PPR scoring at the position. His 12.7 […]

Which Colts Running Back Do I Draft For Fantasy Football With Jonathan Taylor Out Four Games?

Roster cutdown day finally brought us some clarity to the Jonathan Taylor situation. For weeks, rumors were flying about whether the All-Pro running back would get traded and, if he did not, whether he would be healthy enough to play for the Indianapolis Colts. The team did not trade Taylor on Tuesday despite a rumored […]

Will Mike Evans Be Ready By Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

They say that the only guarantees in life are death and taxes. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is trying to push back on that claim. In his nine NFL seasons, he's never failed to hit the 1,000-yard mark. It's even more impressive when you realize that the ex-Texas A&M Aggie has only played […]

Jalen Reagor Waived By Minnesota

Wide receiver Jalen Reagor will be looking for a new team after getting waived by the Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota acquired the former first-round pick from the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason but he finished the season with a career-low eight catches. The Vikings were reportedly receiving calls from other teams about acquiring Reagor via a trade. […]

Steelers Add Cornerback Desmond King II

The Pittsburgh Steelers added to their defense, signing recently released cornerback Desmond King II. The 2018 All-Pro posted 89 tackles, eight passes defended, and two interceptions in 2022 as a member of the Houston Texans. The 28-year-old was released by Houston prior to the roster cutdown deadline. The cornerback was drafted in the fifth round […]

Will Grier Bolsters Quarterback Depth In Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals have signed quarterback Will Grier to the team's practice squad. Grier, who most recently spent time in Dallas, was released on roster cutdown day. His spot on the roster was taken when the Cowboys traded for Trey Lance. The team did let him play the entire preseason finale to show other teams […]

Kareem Hunt Weighing His Playing Options

Free agent running back Kareem Hunt has had four offers from different teams over the past few weeks but is waiting for the right one before committing to a team. One of the teams he visited over the summer was the Minnesota Vikings, who recently brought in running back Myles Gaskin. The 28-year-old also previously […]

Myles Gaskin Joins Vikings

Running back Myles Gaskin has signed with the Minnesota Vikings' active roster, one day after being released by the Miami Dolphins. The former seventh-round pick was seldom used by Miami in 2022 but did rush for a combined 1,196 yards across the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Gaskin joins a backfield consisting of starter Alexander Mattison […]

Jake Browning Wins No. 2 Quarterback Job In Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning will start the season backing up starter Joe Burrow. The 27-year-old outplayed veteran Trevor Siemian, who was released on Tuesday. Despite entering the league in 2019, Browning has yet to throw a pass in a regular season game. In three preseason games, the ex-Washington Husky passed for 277 yards and […]

Jake Fromm Released By Washington

Quarterback Jake Fromm was informed by the Washington Commanders that he did not make the initial 53-man roster. The former Georgia quarterback played in all three preseason games for Washington, finishing 28-for-41 for 261 yards and three touchdowns. His strong exhibition play included leading a game-winning drive against the Baltimore Ravens. The Commanders opted to […]

Jonathan Williams Heading To Injured Reserve

The Washington Commanders are placing veteran running back Jonathan Williams (undisclosed) on injured reserve. That means rookie sixth-round pick Chris Rodriguez Jr. wins the No. 3 running back job, behind Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson. The 29-year-old Williams started two games for the Commanders in 2022, ending the season with 37 carries for 152 […]

Quarterback Max Duggan Waived By The Chargers

Rookie quarterback Max Duggan is being placed on waivers after failing to earn a spot on the Los Angeles Chargers' initial 53-man roster. The seventh-round pick was beat out by veteran Easton Stick to be Justin Herbert's primary backup. The 2022 Heisman trophy runner-up appeared in two preseason games, completing six passes for 34 yards […]