Najee Harris Could Play Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that running back Najee Harris (eye) could play in Week 1, according to the team's official website. The first-year Charger returned to practice on Wednesday and has not been placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, opening up the possibility he is active for the season opener against […]

Kyren Williams to See Reduced Workload?

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams could be in danger of seeing a reduced workload this upcoming season. As reported by Mike Florio of NBC, Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur said that "the plan is to split those up a little bit and distribute, whether it's the run or the pass game, and making […]

Jayden Reed Dealing with Jones Fracture in Left Foot

According to Jason Wilde, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (foot) has been diagnosed with a Jones fracture. While this type of fracture is common in athletics, it typically requires surgery. However, the Packers wideout has "no interest" in this extended timeline and plans to play through the injury. Reed noted that he has […]

Browns Claim Raheim Sanders From Chargers

The Cleveland Browns have claimed running back Raheim Sanders off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers. The 23-year-old went undrafted out of South Carolina earlier this offseason. He was productive during the preseason, totaling 28 carries for 101 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Although he looked solid this summer, it wasn't enough for him […]

Saints Claim Trey Palmer From Tampa Bay

The New Orleans Saints have claimed wide receiver Trey Palmer off waivers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 24-year-old was only targeted in the Bucs' third and final preseason game, as he caught one pass for 13 yards. He was a sixth-round pick in 2023 but has caught just 51 passes for 557 yards and […]

Ravens Sign Tyler Huntley to Practice Squad

The Baltimore Ravens have signed quarterback Tyler Huntley to their practice squad, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. He had been released by the Cleveland Browns earlier this week. Huntley has bounced around the NFL and is now headed for his third stint with the Ravens. He began his career with the team in 2020 and […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. Joins Dolphins' Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins have signed free agent running back Jeff Wilson Jr. to their practice squad, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Wilson just wrapped up his second stint with the 49ers after they released him. Now, he's onto his second stint with the Dolphins. The 29-year-old appeared in just nine games last year with Miami, […]

Curtis Samuel Makes Bills' 53-Man Roster

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel made the team's initial 53-man roster. The 29-year-old is coming off one of the worst seasons of his career, as he caught just 31 passes for 253 yards and one touchdown through 14 games. Although last season wasn't up to his typical standards, his moderate production and veteran status […]

George Holani Makes Seahawks' Roster as RB3

Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani has made the team's roster and will open the season as the third option on the depth chart, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Holani turned heads this preseason by rushing for 110 yards and one touchdown on 12 attempts. He's also a candidate to return kicks during […]

Panthers Signing Hendon Hooker to Practice Squad

The Carolina Panthers plan to sign quarterback Hendon Hooker to their practice squad, according to Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer. Hooker was cut loose by the Detroit Lions earlier this week after head coach Dan Campbell publicly admitted the quarterback might need a change of scenery. The former third-round pick has only attempted nine […]

Jacob Cowing Placed on Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing (hamstring) was placed on the Injured Reserve list on Wednesday, guaranteeing that he will miss at least the first four games of the season. Cowing was battling a hamstring injury for most of training camp and suffered a major setback while trying to return for the team's final […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Cam Ward, Ollie Gordon, Kyle Monangai, Kyle Williams, Elijah Arroyo, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jalen Milroe, Harold Fannin, Dont'e Thornton, Trevor Etienne, Jaxson Dart

Who Should I Draft? Some common 2025 fantasy football draft decisions are regarding players like Cam Ward, Ollie Gordon, Kyle Monangai, Kyle Williams, Elijah Arroyo, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jalen Milroe, Harold Fannin, Dont'e Thornton, Trevor Etienne, Jaxson Dart. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning teams in 2025. […]

Kimani Vidal Waived by Chargers, Expected to Join Team's Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers waived running back Kimani Vidal on Tuesday, but Vidal is expected to return to the team via its practice squad, according to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. With Najee Harris (eye) able to avoid a trip to the NFI list, Vidal lost the battle with Hassan Haskins for the third and […]

Dontayvion Wicks Returns to Practice on Wednesday

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks (calf) returned to practice on Wednesday, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Wicks missed a good chunk of August with a calf injury, but it appears he has a chance to be ready for Week 1. The third-year wide receiver could slot in alongside Matthew Golden and Romeo […]

Aidan O'Connell Placed on Reserve/Injured List

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell (wrist) was placed on the Reserve/Injured List on Wednesday, per an announcement from the team. O'Connell suffered a fractured wrist in the team's final preseason game, which is expected to sideline him for six to eight weeks. O'Connell's placement on the Reserve/Injured list guarantees that he will miss at […]

Jordan James Returns to Practice on Wednesday

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Jordan James (finger) returned to practice on Wednesday, per David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. James has been sidelined since early August with a broken finger, but appears on track to be ready for Week 1. The 21-year-old was pushed down the team's depth chart when the 49ers […]

Malik Nabers Expected to be Full-Go for Week 1

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) said the back issue that caused him to miss the team's final two preseason games was a "minor thing" and he'll be ready for Week 1, per ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Nabers also missed time during training camp due to a shoulder issue and has been nursing a […]

Will A.J. Brown Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is one of the most physical, talented wide receivers in the NFL. He creates mismatches with his size and is a major touchdown threat in an Eagles offensive system quarterbacked by Jalen Hurts. Brown's availability is vital for the Eagles as they look to defend their Super Bowl title, […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Austin Ekeler, Braelon Allen, D'Andre Swift, Josh Jacobs, Aaron Jones, James Cook, Alvin Kamara, Travis Etienne, Zach Charbonnet, Rico Dowdle, Jerome Ford

Finding value at the running back later in drafts can provide one of the biggest edges in fantasy football. It's generally tougher at wide receiver to find extreme upside late in drafts, which makes peppering multiple of them in the early to middle rounds an optimal strategy. We'll be looking at three running backs with […]

Dolphins Officially Sign Riley Patterson to Practice Squad

The Miami Dolphins officially signed free-agent kicker Riley Patterson to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Patterson is expected to be elevated to kick against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 of the regular season on Sunday, Sept. 7, in place of the injured Jason Sanders (hip). The Dolphins […]

"My Guys" For 2025 Fantasy Football - Thunder Dan's Favorite Draft Picks

The preseason is behind us, and now we play the waiting game as the first game of the regular season is only about a week away. Fantasy drafts are happening daily, and the anticipation for NFL Week 1 is mounting. This article will be another installment of the "My Guys" series here at RotoBaller, in […]

Chargers Re-Sign Jalen Reagor, Nyheim Hines to Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed wide receiver Jalen Reagor and running back Nyheim Miller-Hines to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Reagor and Miller-Hines will return to the Bolts to provide depth entering the 2025 regular season at their respective positions. Even if they are both brought up to […]

Ravens Expect Isaiah Likely "Back in the Early Part of the Season"

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that "we expect him back in the early part of the season," when asked about the timetable for injured tight end Isaiah Likely (foot). Likely was not placed on short-term Injured Reserve on Tuesday despite suffering a small fracture in his foot early in training camp in late […]

Colts Don't Plan on Trading Anthony Richardson Sr.

The Indianapolis Colts do not have any current plans to trade quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr., who lost out on the starting QB job to enter the 2025 season. "We're not trading him," general manager Chris Ballard said on Wednesday. Richardson, the former fourth overall pick out of Florida in the 2023 draft, is at a […]

Marvin Mims Jr. Leaves Practice With Groin Injury

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (groin) left practice on Wedneday with a groin injury, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Broncos are still evaluating him, but the team is "not overly concerned." It's not serious, but it still raises questions about whether Mims will be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener […]

Mark Andrews Returns to Practice

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (undisclosed) returned to practice on Monday, according to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec. Andrews missed Monday's practice with an undisclosed issue, but the fact that he is back on the field a day later suggests it was very minor. Even though Andrews had a costly fumble and dropped pass in […]

Khalil Shakir Returns to Practice on Wednesday

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle) returned to practice on Monday for the first time since suffering a right high-ankle sprain in early August, according to Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News. Shakir was most likely limited on Wednesday, but the fact that he's back on the field this week bodes well for his […]

4 Undervalued Fantasy Football Running Backs: Adam's Must-Draft RB Sleepers

More and more, fantasy managers are utilizing the "zero-RB" strategy in their draft rooms. This can be an effective strategy, especially in PPR leagues. But it means we need to nail our later-round running backs. This article highlights four undervalued running backs to draft in 2025. Even if you're not using the "zero-RB" strategy, these […]

Jordan Love Back to Full Practice

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that quarterback Jordan Love (thumb) would be a full participant in practice on Monday. Love had surgery to fix a ligament in his left (non-throwing) thumb after the first preseason game and was held out of the final two preseason contests as a result. The 26-year-old is […]

Thunder Dan's Fantasy Football Rookie Wide Receiver Draft Targets: 5 Potential League-Winners (2025)

If there is one position in the NFL where rookies can often make a big impact in year one, it's at wide receiver. This year’s rookie class is loaded with talented players, but there are several who stand out as solid options for fantasy managers looking to find value and upside. Whether you’re hunting for […]