Jordan Phillips Expected to Sign with Bills

Veteran defensive lineman Jordan Phillips visited the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and is expected to sign a deal with the team later this week. The 32-year-old has played parts of five seasons in Buffalo over three separate stints with the team. The former second-round pick recorded 9.5 sacks with the Bills in 2019, but has […]

La'el Collins Released by Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are releasing veteran offensive lineman La'el Collins. Collins originally joined the Cowboys in 2015 as an undrafted free agent, and he started 71 games for them over six seasons, both at guard and predominantly at left tackle. He started 15 games for the Bengals in 2022 before suffering a torn ACL and […]

Middle-Round RB Sleepers, Fantasy Football Draft Values - Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, D'Andre Swift, Cam Skattebo, R.J. Harvey

Welcome to our middle-round fantasy football running back (RB) sleepers and draft values for the 2025 season. Today we'll be taking a look at Jaylen Warren, Jordan Mason, D'Andre Swift, Cam Skattebo and R.J. Harvey. The middle rounds of fantasy drafts are essential, as fantasy managers use the middle of the draft to build around […]

Tahj Brooks Has Flashed in Camp and Earned a Role

Cincinnati Bengals' sixth-round rookie running back Tahj Brooks has done enough through camp to earn the top backup spot on the latest 53-man projection. Chase Brown showed down the stretch last season that he can thrive in a workhorse role. ESPN's Ben Baby projects that the team will keep only three running backs on their […]

Overall D/ST1 Contenders - Sneaky Fantasy Football Team Defenses With Upside to Draft

The D/ST roster spot has been eliminated from some fantasy football leagues because, well, it's so tough to predict. While you can trust your best wide receivers and running backs to at least get you a meager 10 points in the worst of their games when they're not injured, not so for defenses. It's the […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Keenan Allen, Chris Godwin, Jayden Higgins Outlooks (2025)

Nailing your late-round picks is a surefire way to compete for a fantasy football championship. Snagging overperformers at the running back and receiver positions late in the draft can be the difference between winning a league and not even making the playoffs. Three of these late-round options at the receiver position this year are Keenan […]

Will Jaylen Wright Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (undisclosed) had a disappointing rookie campaign last season. The Dolphins run game as a whole was nowhere near as productive as it was in 2023, likely due to the departure of their best two run-blocking offensive linemen.  Center Connor Williams, now retired, and guard Robert Hunt, now with the […]

Brashard Smith Featured Early and Often in Preseason Finale

Including the opening kickoff of the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason finale against the Bears on Friday, rookie running back Brashard Smith was featured on three of the game's first seven plays. And even though the 7th-round former wide receiver dropped a pass on 2nd-and-10, he rewarded his coaches for going back to him, taking a […]

Carson Schwesinger a Smart Bet for DROY?

Cleveland Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger recorded six total tackles and a QB hit across his 24 snaps this preseason, and NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein believes he could be in play for Defensive Rookie of the Year. The former walk-on turned 2nd-round pick has been the buzz of Browns training camp, as he plays […]

Adam Koffler's Dark-Horse Fantasy Football League-Winners: 7 Affordable Draft Targets with Upside

Writing about early-round players to target is fun, but writing about those "dark-horses" set to smash their average draft position (ADP) is even more fun. Check out my dark-horse overall WR1 contenders and my dark-horse overall RB1 contenders articles. The best part about these dark horses is that you'll have a real shot to get […]

Brian Robinson Jr. Trade to the 49ers Now Official

The deal sending former Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. to San Francisco has been processed by the league, and he is now officially a 49er. San Francisco sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Commanders in exchange for the 4th-year back. With the 49ers' Isaac Guerendo (shoulder) and Jordan James (finger), currently hampered […]

Dylan Moore Released

The Seattle Mariners have released infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore after he cleared unconditional waivers, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. The Mariners designated Moore for assignment on Sunday, and nobody was willing to take the remainder of his $3.58 million salary on waivers, so now they'll move on entirely. The versatile 33-year-old, who had been […]

Fernando Cruz to Return From Injured List on Monday

The New York Yankees will activate right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on Monday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. Cruz last pitched on June 27 and has missed about two months with a strained left oblique, depriving the Yankees of one of their most reliable high-leverage arms. The 35-year-old has pitched […]

Efton Chism III Projected to Make 53-Man Roster

New England Patriots undrafted rookie wide receiver Efton Chism III has been turning heads in Foxborough since rookie OTAs. Patriots Insider Phil Perry believes he has done enough to earn a spot on the team's initial 53-man roster. With Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, and Kyle Williams all but locks to make […]

Michael King Throws Three-Inning Sim Game on Sunday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (knee) threw a three-inning, 44-pitch simulated game on Sunday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. King came out of the session unscathed, though it's unclear if he'll rejoin the Padres during the upcoming week or go on a rehab assignment. The 30-year-old landed on the 15-day injured list with left-knee […]

Dorian Thompson-Robinson Waived by Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles have released third-year quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Thompson-Robinson was acquired via trade and a 5th-round pick in a deal that sent Kenny Pickett to the Browns in March. The Eagles traded for Sam Howell earlier on Sunday, and with fellow third-year quarterback Tanner McKee (thumb) looking like one of the stars of this […]

Will Joe Mixon Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot/ankle) is dealing with a lingering injury to his foot and ankle. While we generally expect players' health to improve over the offseason, there are times when aliments persist, and sometimes worsen, when they're not treated with surgery. We aren't privy to all the specifics of Mixon's injury, but […]

Savion Williams' Early-Season Impact Could be Limited

Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Savion Williams (hamstring) was one of 19 Packers players to miss the team's preseason finale due to injury. The 6'5" 225-pound third-round pick out of TCU missed time earlier in camp due to a concussion, and he could not participate in any of the team's preseason games. With his […]

Aaron Judge Still Without Timetable to Return to Outfield

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) threw to bases on Sunday for the first time since suffering a flexor strain in his right elbow a month ago. While manager Aaron Boone said afterward that Judge looked good, there's still no timetable for him to return to the outfield in games. Since Judge came off […]

Elijah Arroyo Held Out of Final Preseason Game

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo was among a group of healthy players held out of Saturday's preseason finale against the Packers, indicating his spot near the top of the depth chart. Arroyo was selected in the second round of the 2025 Draft and was eased into action following a knee injury suffered at […]

Jose Soriano Reinstated From Restricted List

The Los Angeles Angels announced that they have reinstated right-hander Jose Soriano from the restricted list. The team placed Soriano on the list Saturday to give him an extra day to travel back from the Dominican Republic after the birth of his child. Now that he's back, Soriano is in line to make his 27th […]

Bhayshul Tuten Primed for a Change-of-Pace Role

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten finished his preseason with 16 carries for 59 yards and two touchdowns. The fourth-round pick out of Virginia Tech, who missed some training camp time with a hamstring injury, has shown flashes of his dual-threat ability. Tuten, who had 1,159 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground […]

Nolan Schanuel Goes on 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles announced that they have placed first baseman Nolan Schanuel (wrist) on the 10-day injured list with a left-wrist contusion and recalled outfielder Matthew Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake. Schanuel exited the Angels' 12-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday after injuring his wrist on a diving play in the field, and […]

Noah Schultz Back on the Mound at Triple-A Charlotte

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz (knee) returned to the mound at Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday for the first time since July 3. Chicago's second-ranked prospect felt discomfort in his knee while warming up for his start on July 19, but appears to have made a full recovery. The 6-foot-10 southpaw only went two innings on Sunday, […]

Jaylin Noel Builds Momentum Through Preseason

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel finished his preseason with a quiet stat line of three catches for 18 yards and no touchdowns. Despite the limited production, the rookie third-round pick from Iowa State has garnered significant praise from quarterback C.J. Stroud, who told beat writer Jared Koch that the young wideout "looks great" and […]

Pat Bryant's Impressive Preseason Earns Him Backup Role

Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Pat Bryant, a third-round pick out of Illinois, finished his impressive preseason with 10 catches for 129 yards. The 6'3", 190-pound wideout, who had 54 catches for 984 yards and 10 touchdowns his senior year, has earned the backup role to the team's top wideout, Courtland Sutton. This was made […]

Tory Horton's Strong Preseason Could Secure a Starting Spot

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Tory Horton (ankle) is still dealing with a minor ankle injury he sustained during last week's preseason win over the Kansas City Chiefs. However, his strong camp and preseason performance may have already earned him a starting spot. The fifth-round pick out of Colorado State finished the preseason with four […]

J.J. Wetherholt Stays Hot at Triple-A

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt has not slowed down at Triple-A, going 3-for-4 on Saturday, including a walk, two doubles, and one run scored for Memphis. The Cardinals' top-ranked prospect has looked right at home at Triple-A, hitting .316 with a 1.055 OPS in 30 games at that level. Additionally, he's recorded seven […]

Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt the Commanders' Starting RB1? Fantasy Football Outlook and RB Update

The Washington Commanders' backfield has been at the center of many discussions during the preseason. This past week, the Commanders traded presumed starter Brian Robinson Jr., which leaves veteran Austin Ekeler and potentially seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt as the lead options. During the preseason, the seventh-round rookie looked rather impressive and is making a strong […]