March 4, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys restructured quarterback
Dak Prescott's contract on Wednesday to help the team get under the 2026 salary cap before the legal tampering period begins on March 9, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. By restructuring the contracts of Prescott, wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb, and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, the Cowboys created $47 million in cap room. Dallas can free up more room by restructuring the contracts of Quinnen Williams and Osa Odighizuwa. Signing defensive tackle Kenny Clark to an extension is expected to free up more space. Prescott, 32, will be a clear QB1 target by fantasy managers in drafts this fall after a highly productive 2025 season in which he completed a league-high 404 passes for 4,552 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in 17 starts. He has one of the best receiver duos in the league in CeeDee Lamb and
George Pickens.
--Keith HernandezSource: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Nick Harris
March 4, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys restructured wide receiver
CeeDee Lamb's contract on Wednesday to help the team get under the salary cap for the 2026 season, sources told Todd Archer of ESPN. By restructuring the contracts of Lamb, quarterback
Dak Prescott, and offensive lineman Tyler Smith, the Cowboys created $47 million in cap room for this season. Dallas most likely converted Lamb's future guarantees into a signing bonus, but he is still under contract through the 2028 season after signing a four-year, $136 million contract with the team in August of 2024. Lamb was still productive in 2025, but new wideout
George Pickens overshadowed him in his first year in Dallas. The 26-year-old Lamb finished with 75 catches, 1,077 yards, and three touchdowns in 14 regular-season appearances. A more productive year could be coming in 2026, even with Pickens most likely sticking around.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN Dallas - Todd Archer
March 4, 2026
Cincinnati Reds right-hander
Hunter Greene (elbow) is dealing with a right-elbow injury and will undergo an MRI exam, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Greene won't throw until at least next Tuesday and is now in danger of not being ready for Opening Day at the end of March. The 26-year-old's elbow issue dates back to the final five or six starts from last year. He received an injection in the offseason and felt fine, but the discomfort has returned this spring. Greene said that he knows he has bone spurs in his elbow, but there's no UCL damage. In his Cactus League start on Saturday, he gave up four runs on five hits in just one inning of work. He has one of the best arms in the game and is currently ranked as RotoBaller's No. 10 starting pitcher in fantasy, so losing Greene for a chunk of time to begin the season would be a big blow to the Reds and Greene's 2026 value.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
March 4, 2026
Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, who didn't receive the franchise tag from the Bengals, could be looking to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency. "I think that he would love to be in Tampa," Schefter said. "Tampa would be a great fit. I think in a perfect world, Trey would like to stay in Florida. No state income tax. But, he's also open to going to the best possible situation." The 31-year-old four-time Pro Bowler is unlikely to re-sign with the Bengals, making him one of the most attractive edge rushers on the open market this offseason, even though he only played in seven games last year and eventually required core-muscle surgery. Hendrickson was a first-team All-Pro in 2024 and had back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons in 2023 and 2024 for Cincy. He has 81 sacks in his nine NFL seasons and would be a tremendous pass-rush upgrade for Tampa.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 4, 2026
The New York Jets are among the teams doing work on Miami Dolphins quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa as a possible free-agent addition this offseason, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The Dolphins prefer to trade Tagovailoa as they look to rebuild their organization, but the expectation is that he'll be released and be available at the league minimum in 2026. The Jets failed in free agency at the QB position last year with
Justin Fields and might look to go cheap this year, which would make Tagovailoa or former Arizona Cardinals QB
Kyler Murray the perfect targets. Tagovailoa, the fifth overall pick by Miami in 2020 out of Alabama, has a concerning concussion history and has dropped off significantly over the last two seasons after a career year in 2023. The 28-year-old completed 67.7% of his passes for 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns, and a career-high 15 interceptions in 14 starts before being benched late in the year for rookie
Quinn Ewers. The Jets could offer Tua the best chance to return to a starting role, but in fantasy, he'd still be avoidable in all single-QB leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
March 4, 2026
Taylor Moore leaned on an elite short game at the Cognizant Classic, gaining over 10.6 strokes combined putting and around the green on his way to a T2 finish. He now heads to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he has three prior starts with results of T42, T39, and T48. Bay Hill typically rewards strong ball striking and accuracy off the tee, areas where Moore has struggled. He ranks 32nd in strokes gained off the tee (+0.426 per round) but is just 138th on approach (-0.540) and 141st in driving accuracy. Where he separates himself is around the greens, ranking second on Tour in strokes gained (+1.066 per round) and is also second in bogey avoidance. Despite his elite short game, Bay Hill's emphasis on ball striking may limit his ceiling, making him a bit of a risky option at $6,400 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 4, 2026
The Athletic's Michael Silver believes that Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby will be traded in the coming days or weeks. The Raiders alienated Crosby when they shut the five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher down for the final two games of last season due to a knee injury. "It has been obvious that Crosby wants a change of scenery," writes Silver, and the "best course of action is to try to accommodate him." Silver thinks it "would be foolish not to look to the future" with the Raiders looking at another significant rebuild under new head coach Klint Kubiak. The Raiders have a chance to flip Crosby for "draft capital that could theoretically pay future dividends." More than half a dozen teams are believed to be interested in trading for the 28-year-old. Crosby hasn't publicly demanded a trade, but it's clear he's "exhausted all efforts in Vegas." The five-time Pro Bowler has 69.5 sacks in his seven NFL seasons and will be a weekly defensive line starter in IDP leagues again, regardless of where he's playing in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael Silver
March 4, 2026
Notre Dame running back
Jeremiyah Love is ESPN's consensus No. 2 prospect, and he ranks high on the Tennessee Titans' draft board, team sources told Turron Davenport. The Titans have the fourth overall pick in this year's NFL draft, and Love may have cemented himself as a top-five pick after running the 40-yard dash in just 4.36 seconds at last week's scouting combine. "Anytime you can get a running back like that, especially a three-down running back, that can play in the pass game as well and be able to take over a game, you've seen guys in the league now that can do that," Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi said when being asked about taking a RB in the top five. Only three RBs have been taken in the top five since 2013. Love is being compared to the Lions'
Jahmyr Gibbs and Bills'
James Cook, which doesn't make it a surprise why he's the No. 1 prospect for a lot of analysts. The 20-year-old should have a big role immediately in the NFL and will be in play as the second pick in rookie-only drafts this fall, behind only Indiana quarterback
Fernando Mendoza.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Turron Davenport
March 4, 2026
NFL teams have reached out to the Denver Broncos about backup quarterback
Jarrett Stidham, whose lone start last year came in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Stidham didn't look bad initially in place of the injured
Bo Nix (ankle), giving the Broncos an early lead in the first quarter, but it all fell apart from there. A blizzard in the second half didn't help his cause at all. The 29-year-old finished the game 17-for-31 passing for 133 yards, one touchdown, and an interception, and he also lost a critical fumble. Head coach Sean Payton and the Broncos hold Stidham in high regard as QB insurance behind Nix, so they will most likely ask for a lot in return in any potential trade this offseason. Stidham is one of the better backup QBs in the league.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
March 4, 2026
Robert MacIntyre has opened 2026 with four straight top-40 finishes, including a T4 at the Sony Open. He now heads to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he finished T11 last year. Bay Hill rewards ball striking and accuracy off the tee, areas MacIntyre has seen mixed results. He ranks 35th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.400 per round) and 73rd in driving accuracy, but is only 141st on approach (-0.575) . His long irons have also struggled, sitting 155th in proximity from 175-200 yards and 143rd from 200+. On a more positive note, during last year's T11 finish here, his ball striking was solid, as he gained over 5.5 strokes combined off the tee and on approach. Recent form and course history make MacIntyre a high-upside play at $9,000 on DraftKings, though he carries slightly more risk than others in this price range given his approach struggles so far this season.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 4, 2026
With two wins in the last four years of this event, there is no surprise to see Scottie Scheffler atop the betting board and DFS pricing. He has dominated the Arnold Palmer Invitational since making his debut in 2020, with an absurd +2.801 total strokes gained average over his last 16 rounds played at Bay Hill. His most overwhelming individual stats come from the driver, as the 29-year-old has averaged +1.025 in strokes gained off the tee. Interestingly, ball striking has been the lone inconsistency to begin this year. Moreso from the approach, but accuracy off the tee has certainly been evident as well. It clearly isn't stopping him from still being virtually a top-15 lock, but as the most expensive DFS player by a pretty wide margin, it almost has to be a top-3-or-bust mentality with him. And with some of the most important events coming up--including this week--it's probably time to expect him to return to his dominance soon.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 4, 2026
New York Islanders winger Jonathan Drouin (lower body) is ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports. The 30-year-old was unavailable on Sunday against the Florida Panthers due to a lower-body injury. Drouin is expected to take Anthony Duclair's spot in the lineup. After enjoying a promising start to the campaign, Drouin has struggled for several months. 14 of his 20 points came in his first 17 appearances of the season, and he will enter Wednesday's contest with a 14-game point drought.
--Taavi PailkSource: Andrew Gross
March 4, 2026
After a slow start to the season for Xander Schauffele, he has begun figuring things out over his last couple of events. The 32-year-old finished T19 at Pebble Beach and posted a T7 finish the following week at the Genesis. It wasn't like he was far off to begin with, but things have certainly gotten more controlled as of late. He still hasn't been quite the same ball striker as his 2024 form, but he did manage to rank third on the week at Riviera in strokes gained from tee to green (+1.58). Bay Hill plays longer, but there is a similar correlation in approach distances between the two venues. Aside from the putting slump, he'll need to have better driving accuracy and par-5 performance to have a real chance. However, it's reasonable to expect he will better his current best tournament finish of T25.
--Todd McGillSource: Data Golf
March 4, 2026
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) avoided serious injury on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators, according to head coach Kris Knoblauch. Walman exited the game prior to the third period of a 5-4 overtime win. The team also lost center Curtis Lazar (undisclosed) on Tuesday, and he is expected to miss at least one week of action. After picking up Connor Murphy from Chicago earlier this week, the Oilers have a capable replacement ready for Walman if needed on Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes. Health issues have limited Walman to 33 appearances this season. He has recorded 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists), 61 shots, and 53 blocks with a minus-nine rating.
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
March 4, 2026
Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Johansson (upper body) didn't finish Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dylan Loucks of The Hockey News reports. He exited the action with an apparent upper-body injury in the third period following a hit from Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh, who was given a two-minute interference penalty on the play. After the game, Wild head coach John Hynes said Johansson "looks pretty good right now." There's hope Johansson won't miss additional time. The Swedish veteran contributed an assist on Tuesday night and has amassed 39 points (13 goals, 26 assists) in 57 contests. Minnesota's schedule gives Johansson some added recovery time, with the next game not until Friday.
--Taavi PailkSource: Dylan Loucks
March 4, 2026
Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith was traded to the Golden Knights from the Predators in exchange for defenseman prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round pick. The deal happened during Nashville's matchup with Columbus on Tuesday night, and Smith was pulled from the game after logging only three seconds of ice time. Smith ranked second on the Predators with 119 hits in 42 games. Offensively, he contributed six goals and four assists with 51 shots on goal. Smith will be an asset for the Golden Knights' bottom six and penalty kill, but won't offer much to fantasy teams.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 4, 2026
The Minnesota Wild have acquired center Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL draft. Minnesota hopes to improve its penalty killing and face-off success with McCarron. He will also add muscle to the lineup, having led the Predators with 165 hits this season. The 30-year-old, who is in the final season of a two-year, $1.8 million contract, has also recorded 12 points (five goals, seven assists), 86 shots, 60 blocks, and 73 penalty minutes across 59 appearances. McCarron doesn't hold much fantasy value, but he looks like a good addition to the Wild's bottom-six.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
March 4, 2026
Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly suffered an eye injury in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was hit in the eye area by a stick late in the third period and will be evaluated when the team returns home after Tuesday's road game. In a statement, the Predators announced they "expect that he is going to be OK." The team plans to provide an update on O'Reilly on Thursday. O'Reilly scored a 2-1 go-ahead goal for the Predators against Columbus and has had a great campaign. In 61 outings, he has tallied a team-high 59 points (22 goals, 37 assists).
--Taavi PailkSource: TSN
March 4, 2026
Colorado Avalanche winger Artturi Lehkonen (upper body) is out week-to-week, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports. He was injured in Monday's win over the Los Angeles Kings and looks set for a multi-game spell on the sidelines. Lehkonen has been a crucial part of the top-six group in Colorado, recording 42 points (19 goals, 23 assists) and a plus-31 rating in 59 games this season. In his absence, Ross Colton moved to the second line on Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks, though he had a quiet outing and didn't register any points in a 5-1 win.
--Taavi PailkSource: Evan Rawal
March 4, 2026
Utah Jazz forward/center
Kevin Love (rest) will suit up on Wednesday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran big man rested on Monday against Denver, but the Jazz haven't included Love on the injury report for Wednesday's game. Love has been in and out of the lineup all season and hasn't played much recently when available. In February, Love averaged only 14.7 minutes per game across seven outings.
Kyle Filipowski is the only big man on the Jazz who is worth considering for fantasy purposes. The Duke product has averaged 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.8 steals since the All-Star break.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
March 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Jaden Ivey (knee) will not join the team for an upcoming five-game road trip, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Ivey missed his seventh consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder and apparently will be sidelined for at least 10 more days. The Bulls hit the road on Thursday to face the Phoenix Suns and will conclude their trip on March 13 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Anfernee Simons (wrist) is also missing from the backcourt, and
Josh Giddey (ankle) may exit the lineup after getting hurt on Tuesday, improving the fantasy prospects of
Tre Jones,
Collin Sexton, and
Rob Dillingham.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
March 4, 2026
Memphis Grizzlies center
Zach Edey (ankle) underwent season-ending surgery on Tuesday. The team announced on Sunday that Edey will have an ankle procedure but didn't specify a recovery timeline. Now we know that Edey's season is over. The good news is that the 23-year-old big man is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. Unfortunately, Edey appeared in only 11 games this term, averaging 13.6 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 25.8 minutes. With
Santi Aldama (knee) also hurt, Memphis has to rely on
Olivier-Maxence Prosper,
GG Jackson II, and
Taylor Hendricks in the frontcourt.
--Taavi PailkSource: Memphis Grizzlies PR
March 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls forward
Matas Buzelis missed the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to an ankle sprain, K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network reports. Buzelis was attempting to produce his fourth consecutive 20-point game, but an ankle injury in the third quarter ruined a productive outing for him. The 21-year-old sophomore finished the contest with 11 points, five rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes. Buzelis could now miss his first game of the season when Chicago returns to action on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns.
Leonard Miller, who tallied eight points and three rebounds in 21 minutes on Tuesday, may replace Buzelis in the first unit.
--Taavi PailkSource: K.C. Johnson
March 4, 2026
Chicago Bulls guard
Josh Giddey rolled his right ankle in Tuesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports. Giddey left the game late in the third quarter but came back to play until the end. After the game, Giddey said his ankle "doesn't feel too bad." According to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, the team will evaluate Giddey further on Wednesday. Chicago has two more games scheduled this week, starting with a road contest against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Giddey's absence could open the door to the first unit for
Collin Sexton, who led the team with 20 points on Tuesday night.
Tre Jones and
Rob Dillingham will likely also pick up some of the available minutes.
--Taavi PailkSource: Joel Lorenzi
March 4, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers center
Jarrett Allen injured his right knee on Tuesday night against the Detroit Pistons, Joe Vardon of The Athletic reports. The big man exited the contest in the third quarter, finishing the night with eight points, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes. Despite missing their starting center for most of the second half, the Cavaliers managed to take down the Eastern Conference leaders 113-109.
Thomas Bryant saw additional action in Allen's absence, notching nine points, five rebounds, one steal, and one block. Cleveland might promote Bryant to the starting lineup if Allen misses more time, which would boost his fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: Joe Vardon
March 4, 2026
After starting the season with four straight T11-or-better finishes, Si Woo Kim has now posted back-to-back results of T45 and T34. He'll look to get back to elite form at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he has played 10 times but has only finished inside the top 25 once, which was a T19 last year. Success at Bay Hill typically hinges on accuracy off the tee and strong long-iron approach play, areas where Kim excels. He ranks 15th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.569 per round), second on approach (+1.313), and fifth in driving accuracy. His ball striking is among the best on Tour, sitting third in proximity from 175-200 yards (24'8") and fourth from 200+ yards (39'6"), ranges that accounted for nearly half of approach shots here last year. The only concern is his putter, where he has lost over nine strokes in his last three events. If Kim can put together a decent week the flat stick, he remains an elite option at $9,200 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 4, 2026
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and added three assists for a season-best five-point night in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime victory against the Senators. Draisaitl played the main part in the comeback as the Oilers trailed for the majority of the game, and they entered the final frame trailing by two goals, but the 30-year-old helped the team force overtime with his impressive offensive display. Draisaitl ranks fourth in league scoring with 90 points through 59 games (33 goals and 57 assists), and the German forward is on his way to scoring 40-plus goals and totaling 100-plus points for the seventh time in his NHL career.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 4, 2026
Ben Griffin withdrew from the Cognizant Classic prior to the start of last week's tournament but will tee it up at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He has competed here twice, finishing T14 in 2023 and T45 in 2025. With penalizing rough, success at Bay Hill typically hinges on accuracy off the tee and strong long-iron approach play. Griffin ranks 106th on approach (-0.119 strokes per round) and 159th in proximity from 200+ yards (57'11"), accounting for nearly 30% of approach shots last year. While his accuracy off the tee has been solid (30th), Griffin has struggled to return to the elite form we saw from him last year, with results sliding from T19 to T41 over his first five events. He's due for a rebound, but with a lot of strong options around his $8,700 DraftKings price, fantasy managers may want to hold off until he reverses these trends.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 4, 2026
Nico Echavarria took full advantage of a Shane Lowry collapse on Sunday at the Cognizant Classic, carding a bogey-free 66 to win the event by two strokes. He now heads to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he is making his tournament debut. Bay Hill typically rewards accuracy off the tee and strong long-iron play, areas where he has been decent. Echavarria ranks 91st in strokes gained off the tee (-0.010 per round), 61st on approach (+0.234), and 63rd in driving accuracy. He is also 84th in proximity from 175-200 yards and 77th from 200+, ranges that accounted for nearly half of all approach shots here last season. It's worth noting that before his win last week, Echavarria had just one made cut (T8 at Pebble Beach) in five events to start the year. His ball-striking upside is there, but with inconsistent form and no course history at Bay Hill, Echavarria is more likely a middle-of-the-pack option than a serious contender at $7,000 on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 4, 2026
Sam Burns has struggled to find consistency to start 2026, alternating strong finishes (T27, T6) with missed cuts in his first four events. After failing to make the weekend at the Genesis Invitational, he turns to the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he has eight career starts but just one top-10 finish and the rest outside the top 30. Success at Bay Hill typically depends on accuracy off the tee and long-iron approach play, areas where Burns has been around average this year. He is 69th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.156 per round), 52nd on approach (+0.285) but just 108th in driving accuracy. He is also 88th in proximity from 175-200 yards, and 90th from 200+, distances that made up nearly half of all approaches here last season. His usually elite putting has also been off, losing strokes with the flat stick in three of four starts. Between inconsistent play and course history, fantasy managers should weigh their options carefully before playing him at his $8,000 DraftKings pricetag.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
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