Chase Claypool Gives Big Ben Another Weapon

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed a lot of faith in rookie Chase Claypool when they used the No. 49 overall pick in the 2020 draft to select the Notre Dame wideout. By selecting Claypool, Pittsburgh left intriguing skill position players on the board, such as quarterback Jalen Hurts and running backs J.K. Dobbins and Cam Akers. […]

Tee Higgins Projected To Start In First Year

Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Tee Higgins is projected to be part of the starting lineup in his first year, according to The Athletic's Jay Morrison. Morrison wrote, "Even with a truncated offseason limited how quickly Higgins can get up to speed, I fully expect the rookie second-round pick to be in the starting lineup […]

Trey Mancini Unlikely To Play In 2020 Due To Chemotherapy

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini said Tuesday that he is recovering from Stage 3 colon cancer and is scheduled to receive chemotherapy for the next six months. As such, he stated, "If baseball returns in 2020, it will probably be without me." It is a shame, as the 28-year-old had a great 2019 season, […]

Joe Burrow Comfortable With Cincinnati Offense

On Tuesday, Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport that the Cincy offense fits him. Burrow stated, "It fits me, and I think the direction that they’re heading is going to fit me even more. They’re going to do things I’m comfortable with and that’s a great sign." The Bengals used the […]

D.J. Fluker Lands With Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens signed offensive lineman D.J. Fluker after the Seattle Seahawks released the former first-round pick on Sunday. Fluker's deal with the team will be complete pending the physical. He will join a cast of several other players as the Ravens look to replace Marshall Yanda at right guard. Yanda retired earlier in the […]

Horse For The Course - DraftKings Golf DFS: GCU Championship (Outlaw Tour)

Hello again golf family! We're back again with a little Outlaw Golf Tour action. Last week was our first crack at the Outlaw circuit and it actually went really well, with all of this article's highlighted players recording solid outings. This week we'll turn our eyes to the GCU Championship! In the absence of PGA […]

Jaguars Restructure Andrew Norwell's Contract

The Jacksonville Jaguars and guard Andrew Norwell have agreed to a contract restructure, lowering Norwell's cap hit and overall salary in exchange for the team fully guaranteeing his $9 million base salary. By taking less money, Norwell now doesn't have to worry about being a cap casualty this offseason, and with him set to be […]

Deeper Draft Sleepers - Catcher

When we do analysis here for deeper leagues there is some semblance of universal acceptance on the parameters. While there is no definitive rule on what constitutes a "deep league", that isn't really the point. This series aims to highlight players not normally drafted but can offer value in leagues where more than roughly 300 […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (4/28/20) - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. I have to admit, I am having a ton of fun playing and covering eSports DFS at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible.  We […]

LCK Promotion DFS Picks for 4/28/20: DraftKings, FanDuel League of Legends Daily Fantasy

Welcome back RotoBallers to my League of Legends DFS column! We will continue to extend our analysis for LoL DFS across different leagues and sites, bringing you the insight you need to succeed. Thanks once again for the outpouring of support from the DFS and ESports communities. I can't thank you enough for the kind words on Twitter, and […]

Giants Place UFA Tender On Markus Golden

The New York Giants placed the rare UFA tender on defensive end/outside linebacker Markus Golden on Monday, according to a source. If Golden remains an unsigned free agent past July 22, he can only play for the Giants in 2020, who would maintain Golden's exclusive rights. The 29-year-old pass-rusher returned to double-digit sacks in 2019 […]

49ers Expect Big Things From Trent Taylor, Jalen Hurd

The San Francisco 49ers expect big things from wide receivers Trent Taylor and Jalen Hurd in 2020. Both Taylor and Hurd missed all of the 2019 season with injuries, but general manager John Lynch has said that Hurd is back to working out and is on pace to make an impact this year. He is […]

Eagles To Exercise Derek Barnett's Option

The Philadelphia Eagles plan to exercise the fifth-year option on defensive end Derek Barnett, according to a source. Barnett missed 10 games in 2018 and two in 2019 due to injuries, so durability is a big concern with him. He also has just 14 career sacks in his three seasons, falling short of expectations so […]

Texans Expected To Exercise Deshaun Watson's Option

The Houston Texans are expected to exercise quarterback Deshaun Watson's fifth-year club option for the 2021 season before the May 4 deadline, according to sources. It's just a procedural formality, though, because the Texans fully intend on negotiating a long-term deal with the Pro Bowl signal-caller. Watson's fifth-year option is projected to cost $17.3 million […]

Patriots Sign Undrafted Tight End Jake Burt

The New England Patriots have signed undrafted Boston College tight end Jake Burt. He will receive $80,000 guaranteed, which is one of the bigger deals for an undrafted player. Burt finished with 15 receptions, 212 receiving yards, and one touchdown through seven games last season. He will likely compete for a depth spot on the […]

Jonathan Allen Has Fifth-Year Option Exercised

The Washington Redskins exercised their fifth-year option on defensive tackle Jonathan Allen. The option keeps him under contract through the 2021 season. Allen was a first-round pick in 2017 (17th overall) and has been solid in his professional career but has certainly not lived up to his draft position. He's recorded 14 sacks in the […]

James Develin Retires After Seven Seasons

New England Patriots fullback James Develin has retired from the NFL after playing seven seasons in the league. Develin is a converted defensive lineman that was having a successful NFL career until suffering a neck injury in 2019. The three-time Super Bowl champion has decided to call it a career after complications with his neck […]

Jets Exercise Player Option on Jamal Adams

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams will be around for at least two more seasons. The organization has not come to a long-term agreement with Adams, but the star safety wants a new deal. The 24-year-old dynamic playmaker is not reporting to the team's voluntary virtual offseason program. It doesn't sound like a new deal […]

Frank Ntilikina Expected To Remain With Knicks

New York Knicks guard Frank Ntilikina is expected to remain with the organization despite trade rumors, according to Marc Berman. Team president Leon Rose and Ntilikina reportedly have a strong connection, so it's unlikely that the Knicks decide to move him. He's an elite defender but has had trouble on offense since joining the league. […]

Patriots Aren't Interested in Signing Cam Newton

The New England Patriots are not interested in signing the 2015 MVP quarterback, free-agent quarterback Cam Newton. The Pats seemed like a potential fit for Newton after Tom Brady departed for Tampa Bay this offseason. However, New England will move forward with Jarrett Stidham at quarterback and veteran Brian Hoyer behind him. Unfortunately, Newton hasn't […]

Browns Pick Up Fifth-Year Options For David Njoku, Myles Garrett

The Cleveland Browns will pick up the fifth-year options of both tight end David Njoku and defensive end Myles Garrett, according to a league source. Both players were 2017 first-round draft picks of the team. Garrett has developed into one of the top pass rushers in the league, making his fifth-year pick up a no-brainer […]

Darrynton Evans Should Serve As Third-Down Back

The Tennessee Titans spent a third-round pick on Appalachian State running back Darrynton Evans in the 2020 NFL Draft despite the team having a workhorse lead back already in Derrick Henry. But Evans should be on the field in 2020, says John Glennon of The Athletic, who expects Evans to serve a change-of-pace role for […]

NFL Draft Winners - Dynasty Edition

The 2020 NFL Draft has come and gone, and a whole bunch of new players are on a whole bunch of new teams. That changes the calculus of a lot of things around the league. And while it can be pretty easy to identify short term fantasy winners, sometimes you can miss the forest for […]

Cam Newton May Not Get Signed In Foreseeable Future

Free-agent quarterback Cam Newton may not be signed for a while and it could extend into the summer, based on a report from NFL.com. After the Carolina Panthers parted ways with the longtime QB in March, it has been a rough road in regards to finding a new team for the 30-year-old, despite him working […]

The Hangover: 2020 NFL Draft Headlines

This year’s NFL Draft was the most highly anticipated of all time, with the lack of live sports over the last month creating a rabid hunger in starved sports fans. In addition to the already-existing substantial interest in the NFL, the quarantine life that our country has been living made this year’s draft an honest-to-goodness […]

Michael Conforto Taking Regular Batting Practice

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (oblique) has been reportedly taking regular batting practice and team officials are encouraged by his recent workouts. Conforto was diagnosed with a Grade 1 right oblique strain before spring training was suspended. Now six weeks removed from the injury, it appears as if he is close to being fully […]

Lions Release Tra Carson

The Detroit Lions released running back Tra Carson, long snapper James Fisher, offensive guard Casey Tucker and punter Matt Wile on Monday. Detroit added running backs D'Andre Swift and Jason Huntley in the draft this past weekend, so they're trimming the fat with Carson. The 27-year-old split time with the Lions and Packers in 2019, […]

Dalvin Cook To Participate In Virtual Program

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook plans to take part in the team's virtual offseason program while awaiting a new contract, according to sources. Cook is entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2020. Minnesota's virtual program begins on Monday. The two sides could work something out long term this summer. The Vikings […]

Jamal Adams Skipping Voluntary Workouts

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams is skipping the team's virtual offseason program, but head coach Adam Gase didn't sound too worried and said "this is voluntary" when asked about Adams skipping the program. This doesn't come as a surprise at all with Adams seeking a new contract heading into the final season of his […]

Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS Picks (4/27/20) - DraftKings Daily Fantasy

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my Counter Strike: Global Offensive DFS picks. I have to admit, I am having a ton of fun playing and covering eSports DFS at RotoBaller! As always, I will do my best to give you the stats and info you need to build the best lineups possible.  We […]