May 14, 2025
Fourth-round rookie wide receiver
Jalen Royals officially signed his rookie contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, according to Charles Goldman of AtoZ Sports. The Utah State product was viewed by many as a potential Day 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he ultimately fell to the defending AFC Champions in Round 4. In 20 games over the last two seasons, Royals collected 126 receptions for 1,914 yards and 21 touchdowns. His landing spot with
Patrick Mahomes is exciting, but he's not likely to make a significant fantasy football impact in Year 1 while sharing an offense with
Travis Kelce,
Xavier Worthy,
Rashee Rice, and
Marquise Brown. He's worth a late-round flyer in dynasty setups, but redraft expectations should be tempered.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Charles Goldman
May 14, 2025
Detroit Lions quarterback
Hendon Hooker missed nearly his entire rookie campaign in 2023 while recovering from a torn ACL, and he appeared in just three games last year. Overall, he completed three of his six passing attempts for 62 yards. The former third-round pick out of Tennessee is competing with
Kyle Allen for the backup job behind
Jared Goff this offseason, and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell said Hooker is "off to a good start." The 27-year-old hasn't been able to take command of the backup role, which isn't a promising sign, but he remains an intriguing deep-league superflex stash in the event of a Goff injury. Hooker tallied 2,079 yards and 25 touchdowns in 49 collegiate games and would have a fantastic supporting cast to work with if he is ever called into action.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Colton Pouncy - The Athletic
May 14, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former Buffalo Bills tight end
Quintin Morris to a one-year contract, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The former undrafted free agent out of Bowling Green in 2021 spent each of the last four years with Buffalo before hitting free agency this offseason. As primarily a third-stringer, Morris hauled in 15 receptions for 146 yards and three touchdowns in 45 games over the last three seasons. However, he is known for his blocking skills, which is something the new staff in Jacksonville prioritizes for the position, according to Schultz. Don't expect Morris to be on the fantasy football radar in 2024, but this could be a sneaky solid signing for Jacksonville's rushing attack led by
Travis Etienne,
Tank Bigsby, and Bhashul Tuten.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Schultz
May 14, 2025
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins is not participating in the team's offseason workout program as he awaits a new contract, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. The two-time Pro Bowler signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension in December of 2022, but is looking for a new deal ahead of his seventh NFL campaign. Jenkins, who is primarily a guard, is open to moving to center full time. However, the highest-paid center in the league, Creed Humphrey, makes $18 million per year, while eight guards match or exceed that figure. Jenkins' current salary of $17 million would make him one of the highest-paid centers in the NFL, but his future earnings could be negatively impacted by making the move to the middle of the offensive line. Jenkins is largely viewed as one of the best interior offensive linemen in the NFL, so it would be wise for Green Bay to meet his demands.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
May 14, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Josh Jacobs enjoyed a productive first season with the organization in 2024, rushing 301 times for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns to go along with 36 receptions for 342 yards and one score through the air. The former first-round pick out of Alabama looked like he could be headed for a decline in his last of five seasons with the Raiders in 2023, but his improved offensive environment proved to be significant. Packers running back coach Ben Sirmans gave Jacobs praise in a media availability on Wednesday. "He looks even better this year than he did last year at this point," Sirmans said. "His quickness right now, cutting ability going through the drills, he looks better than he did last year at this time." Jacobs finished as the RB5 in half-PPR setups last year, so the positive report is promising heading into next season. He should be firmly in the RB1 mix again for fantasy football purposes.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Rob Demovksy
May 14, 2025
Running back
Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens reached an agreement on Wednesday on a two-year, $30 million contract extension that includes $25 million fully guaranteed over the next two seasons, according to Todd France of Athletes First. It is the largest deal in NFL history for a RB over 30 years old. The Ravens have rewarded the 31-year-old five-time Pro Bowler and former Offensive Player of the Year after he recorded 1,921 rushing yards and a league-high 16 rushing touchdowns on 325 carries in 17 regular-season games in 2024 in his first year in Baltimore. He added 19 catches for 193 yards and two more TDs. While some were expecting physical decline from King Henry last year, he was as dominant as ever in the Ravens' run-first offense, finishing as the RB1 in fantasy. Henry has limitations as a pass-catcher, but until he proves otherwise, he's a high-end RB1 target in fantasy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
May 14, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings will host the NFC North division-rival Detroit Lions on Christmas Day on Dec. 25 in Week 17 in 2025 in a game that will be on Netflix, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The Lions went 15-2 in the regular season last year to win the division, but they were upset in the Divisional Round by the upstart Washington Commanders. Detroit beat the Vikings twice in 2024 -- 31-29 in Week 7 in Minnesota and 31-9 in Detroit in the Week 18 regular-season finale that decided the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Vikings, who are expected to be rolling with former first-round quarterback
J.J. McCarthy as their starting signal-caller this year, will be looking for revenge against their division rivals on Christmas Day. In Detroit's two wins last year, Goff combined for 511 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
May 14, 2025
The Super Bowl 59 rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs will come in Week 2 in Kansas City on Sept. 14, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. The Chiefs were pursuing an NFL-record third straight Super Bowl championship back in February, but the Eagles spoiled their party and went up 34-0 before eventually winning 40-22 for their second Super Bowl title. As expected, both teams have several marquee primetime matchups in 2025, with the Eagles also facing the division-rival Dallas Cowboys in the season-opener on Sept. 4 and with a Black Friday matchup against the Chicago Bears on Nov. 28. The Chiefs will face the Cowboys in Dallas on Thanksgiving and will host the division-rival Denver Broncos on Christmas night.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
May 14, 2025
The National Football League announced on Wednesday that the Kansas City Chiefs will travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys for a Thanksgiving Day showdown on Nov. 27. The following month, the Chiefs will host the division-rival Denver Broncos on Christmas night. Kansas City and Dallas last played each other in November of 2021, with the Chiefs winning 19-9 after the KC defense shut down a Cowboys offense that ranked first in the league entering the game. This will be the first time that the Chiefs have played on Thanksgiving Day since 2006. They will be looking to bounce back in 2025 after being dominated by the Philadelphia in the Super Bowl in February as they looked for their third straight Super Bowl title. Meanwhile, Dallas is trying to make the playoffs again after a disappointing 2024 campaign that included quarterback
Dak Prescott suffering a season-ending hamstring injury.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL
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May 14, 2025
Quarterback
Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers will open the 2025 regular season at home at Lambeau Field against NFC North rival
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Sept. 7, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Believe it or not, this will be the first time in head coach Matt LaFleur's tenure that the Packers have had a home game in Week 1. They haven't opened the season at Lambeau since 2018. The two division rivals will square off for a second time in 2025 at Ford Field on Thanksgiving Day. The Lions are the two-time defending NFC North champions and went 15-2 last year before suffering a shocking upset loss to the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round. From 1992-2014, the Packers won 24 straight home games against Detroit, including a playoff victory. However, the Lions have won the last three games in Green Bay.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
May 14, 2025
Retired quarterback
Derek Carr (shoulder) is "extremely unlikely" to make a comeback in 2026, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The 34-year-old is already making other professional plans. Carr will eventually land on the New Orleans Saints' reserve/retired list, and an unretirement in 2026 would likely trigger an immediate release of his rights given that his 2025 salary of $30 million would immediately hit the salary cap. Anything could happen after Carr is away from the game for a year and his shoulder heals up, but for now he is done playing professional football. With Carr now out of the picture, the Saints plan to have an open competition this summer between rookie second-rounder
Tyler Shough, second-year QB
Spencer Rattler and
Jake Haener. Shough is the current favorite to win the job, but Rattler has the most experience in the NFL.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Talk - Mike Florio
May 13, 2025
Per the team, the Las Vegas Raiders have signed third-round rookie defensive back Darien Porter to an undisclosed contract. The Iowa State alum played six seasons with the team, but put up his best numbers in 2024 -- notching 18 tackles and three interceptions in 12 games. Although Porter was a one-year starter, he possesses elite athleticism and is a savvy special-teams player, positioning him to make an immediate impact on the field. While some seasoning on the defensive side of the ball is still required, his innate physical gifts should help to mitigate some of his faults. If everything breaks right for the 6-foot-3 DB, he could settle in nicely as a second or third cornerback. For now, look for him to get his start on special teams. Porter is listed second on the team's unofficial depth chart behind defensive back Eric Stokes.
--Alex CiullaSource: Las Vegas Raiders
May 13, 2025
The Detroit Lions have signed rookie undrafted free agent defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. to a three-year, $2.98 million deal. Cooper played in 12 or more games in each of his four collegiate seasons with Tulane and Houston, totaling 119 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, eight passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 51 appearances. With teammates Alim McNeill and DJ Reader set to man the starting roster, his path to playing time is not exactly clear. Still, he should provide solid depth behind them as part of one of the league's better front seven. The unit allowed the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game (103.0) last season and should again challenge as one of the more staunch fantasy matchups in 2025.
--Alex CiullaSource: Detroit Lions
May 13, 2025
Per the team, the Baltimore Ravens have signed undrafted rookie free agent linebacker Kaimon Rucker to an undisclosed contract. The 23-year-old started 36 games over five seasons at North Carolina, but he never recorded more than 34 tackles or 8.5 sacks in a single campaign. However, he got to the quarterback six times in 2024 in only eight contests and seemed well on his way to setting a career best in the metric before a broken fibula ended his season early. Rucker has the length and athleticism to make plays off the edge, but his smaller stature makes him liable to be pushed around at the point of attack. Still, he could do well as a rotational pass-rusher on the Ravens' defensive front. The former Tar Heel will join a unit that ranked second in the league last year in total sacks (54).
--Alex CiullaSource: Matt Ryan
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