Jets, Packers May Be Looking To Move Up In First Round

The Atlanta Falcons are the team being most aggressive with a potential trade up from No. 16 in the first round on Thursday night, but the Jets, Saints and Packers are also making some noise about potentially moving up. The Falcons are most likely targeting a cornerback or defensive lineman if they slide up, possibly […]

Leonard Williams To File Grievance Over Franchise Tag

New York Giants defensive lineman Leonard Williams has officially submitted his case to the NFL Players Association, who will file a grievance on his behalf over the franchise tag. Williams was tagged by the Giants and signed the tag, but he was designated as a defensive tackle by the team, whereas he argues he is […]

Panthers Remain Silent About Selection For No. 7 Pick

With no trade in place that would send the Carolina Panthers further down the draft board despite recent speculation, head coach Matt Rhule has not hinted at what type of player the team may choose with the seventh overall pick in the first round, according to ESPN's David Newton. After signing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and wide […]

Jaguars Showing Interest In Tua Tagovailoa

Talk of the Jacksonville Jaguars drafting Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been heating up lately, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. The Jaguars moved on from veteran quarterback Nick Foles after one injury-riddled year, apparently signaling a move to second-year passer Gardner Minshew. But Minshew -- a sixth-round pick in 2019 -- doesn't […]

Saints Have Explored Moving Up In The Draft

The New Orleans Saints have been open to the possibility of moving up in the first round of the NFL draft. According to ESPN's Dianna Russini, the Saints have contacted all of the other teams scheduled to pick ahead of them to discuss a potential trade to move up. Picking at 24th overall in the […]

Jose Bautista Not Expecting To Come Back As Pitcher

Retired outfielder Jose Bautista quieted rumors about him coming back as a pitcher in an interview with Sirius MLB Network Radio. Earlier in the week, it was reported that Bautista was working out with Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman with intentions of coming back as a two-way player. While it is unlikely to see Bautista on […]

Lions Split On Jeff Okudah, Derrick Brown

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn is favoring Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah with the No. 3 overall pick, while head coach Matt Patricia wants Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown, according to a league source. And that's if the Lions even stay at No. 3 overall, as the Dolphins have been trying to move up […]

Browns, Falcons Could Be Trade Partners In First Round

Everyone already knows that the Atlanta Falcons have been the most aggressive team in terms of looking to trade up within the first round of Thursday's draft. The Falcons love some of the top defenders, but they are players that will unlikely be around at No. 16, so they've looked into moving up as high […]

Giants Unlikely To Trade Down

The New York Giants are unlikely to trade out of the No. 4 spot in Thursday's NFL Draft. General manager Dave Gettleman has been listening to offers, as quarterback-needy teams may be interested in trading up to get in front of Miami at No. 5, but it is being reported that the Giants will stay […]

Zane Gonzalez Signs Tender

Arizona Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez signed his restricted free-agent tender on Thursday, agreeing to get paid $3.259 million in 2020. Gonzalez hit 89% of his field goals last season, and he only missed once inside the 40-yard line. He also made 97% of his extra-point attempts. Both were career-high marks. Gonzalez settled into the role […]

Isaiah Simmons Could Fall In Round 1

One of the biggest puzzle pieces among draft prospects is where exactly Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons will fit at the next level. Some teams project him as an outside linebacker, some think he's an inside linebacker, most teams view him as a safety and one coach even thinks his talents fit best as an edge […]

No Movement Yet On Leonard Fournette Trade

Heading into the first day of the NFL Draft, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that there's been no movement yet about a possible trade of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette, but Fowler does expect Friday to be a busy day on the trade front. It's possible Fournette -- who the Jaguars have reportedly been wanting […]

Raiders Considering A Trade For Yannick Ngakoue

The Las Vegas Raiders are kicking the tires on trading for Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, but the two sides are not close to a deal. It's not believed that the two sides have discussed compensation at all, and Ngakoue would have to sign the franchise tender that the Jaguars placed on him in […]

Final 2020 NFL Mock Draft

It’s draft day! Hopeful NFL fans are optimistic and excited, ready for their favorite team to ace the draft. For some fanbases, the reality may be more disappointing. Part of the fun of the NFL Draft is the uncertainty of it. "Chalk" mock drafts rarely turn out to be even remotely accurate. Creating a mock […]

Jets Re-Sign Four Players

The New York Jets have re-signed four exclusive-rights free agents. Most notably, the organization is bringing back linebacker Frankie Luvu and kicker Sam Ficken. Over the last two seasons, Luvu has recorded 34 tackles and four sacks. He'll mainly be a backup linebacker as organizational depth. Ficken connected on 19 of 27 field goals and […]

2020 NFL Draft Prospects: Top 50 Rankings

The 2020 NFL Draft is right around the corner.  This draft class is headlined by a Heisman Trophy-winning signal-caller and a beastly Buckeye defender. There's a potential franchise-changer with durability concerns and a true shutdown cornerback. Deep at wide receiver and offensive tackle, the 2020 class features more future stars than usual. The purpose of […]

RotoBaller Staff Mock NFL Draft - Team-by-Team Projections

Now that the RotoBaller staff has finished their three-round mock draft, it's time to take a look at which team addressed the majority of its biggest needs. We asked each drafter to comment on the relative success of the three-round haul. As a reminder, we decided to prevent any trades and there is a short rationale […]

RotoBaller Staff Mock NFL Draft - Round One

As sports enthusiasts look forward to the upcoming NFL Draft and drool with anticipation at having literally any live sports news, Rotoballer staff writers decided to have a little fun this week. We chose a couple of teams each and tried to mock what we think should happen in this month's draft. To the best […]

RotoBaller Staff Mock NFL Draft - Round Two

On Friday, we released the first round of our staff mock draft. While there were some minor surprises, the board played out mostly as one might expect. There were a few players that slipped through the cracks and could provide solid value for teams on day two of the draft. As a reminder, to the […]

Early 2020 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Pre-NFL Draft

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our staff's early 2020 fantasy football rookie rankings (top 120). These rankings are being released before the 2020 NFL Draft so things will of course change. Adjustments to these rookie rankings will be made all offseason long, so check back regularly for updates. You can also see Brandon Murchison's dynasty rookie […]

2020 Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Football: Post-Combine

The NFL Scouting Combine is now in the rearview mirror which means it is now time to switch our focus towards the NFL Draft. With this renewed focus comes the preparation for Dynasty rookie drafts. Depending on the setup of your leagues, this draft could take place as early as May or as late as […]

Dolphins Getting Creative For First Overall Pick

The Miami Dolphins were reportedly told no by the Cincinnati Bengals when they attempted to trade up to the No. 1 selection. However, Miami still believes they have a chance to obtain that prized first pick in order to draft LSU quarterback Joe Burrow. The organization is attempting to trade for the No. 3 pick […]

2020 NFL Mock Draft 2.0

With the NFL Draft just one week away, smokescreen season is upon us. Most mock drafters agree on the top three picks, but the draft gets fascinating at pick No. 4.  The Giants could trade the pick to a team looking for a quarterback or sit tight and take the best offensive lineman or defensive […]

2020 NFL Mock Draft 1.0

There are less than two weeks until the 2020 NFL Draft. The league is gearing up for an unprecedented virtual experience, with some teams concerned about the security of the technology being used. Football fans are particularly excited, as a sports-starved nation looks for an escape from current events. Even without the in-person fanfare, the NFL […]

Cowboys Not Expected To Take Cesar Ruiz

ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer is positive that the Dallas Cowboys won't select Michigan center Cesar Ruiz either at pick No. 17 or in a trade back on Thursday night in Round 1. Ruiz to Dallas has been a popular mock selection in the weeks leading up to this year's draft, but the Cowboys believe in […]

Marqise Lee Agrees With Patriots

Free-agent wide receiver Marqise Lee has agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the New England Patriots on Thursday. Lee posted two back-to-back strong campaigns before missing all of the 2018 season with a torn ACL. He played in only six games for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season, but he is solid depth for the […]

Bud Dupree Signs Franchise Tender

Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher Bud Dupree signed his franchise tender on Thursday morning. The linebacker will earn just over $15.8 million for the upcoming 2020 season. Dupree is coming off his best season as a pro, finishing with 11.5 sacks, 16 tackles for a loss, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. There is a possibility […]

Lions Have Had A Lot Of Contact With Isaiah Simmons

The Detroit Lions have had a lot of pre-draft contact with Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons, who is in the mix at pick No. 3, according to sources. The Lions hold the third overall pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday night, but they have been engaged with multiple teams about possibly trading […]

Trent Williams To Cleveland Still A Possibility

According to a source close to ESPN's Josina Anderson, the possibility of Washington trading left tackle Trent Williams to the Cleveland Browns remains open. Anderson tweeted, "Everything is still open at this point" in regards to Cleveland pursuing Williams. The Browns have been linked to Williams off and on throughout the offseason but have been […]

Yannick Ngakoue Trade Becoming More Unlikely

The clock is running out on a deal for Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue with the draft approaching Thursday evening, and there hasn't been much traction on a trade to date. Ngakoue was given the franchise tag, but he's disgruntled and wants out of Jacksonville. However, a trade involving a player like him is […]