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Calvin Ridley May Carry Buy-Low Appeal for Win-Now Dynasty Managers
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (leg) endured a nightmare season in 2025. After missing three games with a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 6, the veteran wideout suffered a season-ending broken fibula in Week 11. All in all, Ridley finished the year with just 17 receptions for 303 yards and zero touchdowns on 36 targets across seven games. While Ridley is still working his way back from the leg injury, he's reportedly begun seven-on-seven work and is expected to be ready to go for the start of 2026. The Titans made a couple of notable additions to their wide receiver room over the offseason, selecting wide receiver Carnell Tate fourth overall in the 2026 Draft and signing slot receiver Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency. While Tate could immediately usurp Ridley as the Titans' WR1, Ridley should remain a key target for young Tennessee quarterback Cameron Ward. Coming off a serious leg injury and entering his age-32 season, Ridley should not be expected to provide peak production. Still, win-now dynasty managers may have an opportunity to buy low on him entering 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Dalton Kincaid a Dynasty Buy-Low Candidate with Improved Health Outlook?
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid had one of his most efficient seasons in 2025, recording 39 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns on just 49 targets. However, hamstring, oblique, and lingering knee injuries limited him to just 12 games. Kincaid has now missed nine contests over the past two seasons. Even when active, the Bills have limited his snap counts: In 2025, Kincaid played fewer than 50% of his team's offensive snaps in every game following Week 5. Entering 2026, Kincaid is reportedly fully healthy and feeling as good as he's felt since entering the NFL. If he can maintain his efficiency while shouldering a larger workload, Kincaid could finally emerge as a high-impact fantasy tight end. Still, the 26-year-old's extensive injury track record and his usage in Buffalo to this point in his career are red flags. Kincaid profiles as a high-risk, high-reward buy-low candidate for dynasty managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
How High is Carnell Tate's Dynasty Upside?
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Carnell Tate is entering his first NFL season with plenty of hype after being selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Tate was one of the better big-play threats in college football last season, recording 51 catches for 875 yards and nine touchdowns across 11 games at Ohio State. In Tennessee, he should have an opportunity to immediately emerge as the team's number one wide receiver on the outside. While the Titans have a pair of solid veteran wideouts in Wan'Dale Robinson and Calvin Ridley and some intriguing youngsters in Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor, Tate is clearly the highest-upside pass-catcher on the roster. Tennessee's overall offensive environment remains an open question, as Tate's fantasy value is tied to the development of Titans quarterback Cameron Ward. Still, Tate landed in an ideal spot for immediate production in Tennessee and enters 2026 as RotoBaller's dynasty WR14.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Could Keenan Allen Find a Home Before Training Camp?
Veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen has caught more than 1,000 passes in his 13-year career, but with minicamp sessions concluding around the league, the six-time Pro Bowler remains a free agent. Now, however, as teams enter the six-week summer hiatus before training camp, Allen's name is one to monitor, as coaches and general managers look to put the finishing touches on their 2026 rosters. Los Angeles Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz had recently suggested that the door might still be open for a potential reunion, and on Thursday, ESPN's Colts reporter Stephen Holder noted that Indianapolis could still be mulling over the addition of another receiver, specifically naming Allen and Deebo Samuel Sr. as potential options. With the Colts trading away their leading-target earner from each of the past five seasons in Michael Pittman Jr., Allen would seem a natural fit as another big body in the intermediate area of the field, but as he remains unsigned to this point, the 34-year-old wideout is RotoBaller's dynasty WR111.
Source: Stephen Holder - ESPN
Source: Stephen Holder - ESPN
Ty Simpson a Smart Dynasty Stash for Drafters Willing to Play the Long Game
The Los Angeles Rams selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft went down as one of the biggest surprises of Day 1, but now that the dust has settled, Simpson's long-term dynasty appeal has grown more obvious. Since the draft, the Rams have agreed with Matthew Stafford on an extension that appears to keep the reigning MVP in Los Angeles through the 2027 season. With the Rams also trading away a handful of picks to continue bolstering a win-now roster, 2028 could serve as a natural transition season and a chance to begin building a team around Simpson after he's had two years to develop behind the scenes. While he may not have the immediate impact of some of the other rookies in his class, if the Rams believe they have their quarterback of the future, the franchise has a proven record of investing around their guy. The 23-year-old signal-caller is one of the safest bets to hold value over the next two seasons, and at RotoBaller's dynasty QB26, Simpson could turn into one of the smarter long-term investments as a late-first-round pick in superflex rookie drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Fernando Mendoza Could Be Brought Along Slowly
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza spent most of minicamp working with the third-team offense, as he did during organized team activities. While praising him for his work ethic and attitude, head coach Klint Kubiak has made it clear that the first overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft will not just be handed starting reps. With veterans Kirk Cousins and Aidan O'Connell still ahead of him on the unofficial depth chart, the next month and a half before teams gather again for training camp will be a critical stage in Mendoza's development. An opportunity to lead the second-team offense should come early in camp, but from there, Mendoza will need to continue demonstrating growth to push for a starting job that will need to be earned rather than assumed. While the playmakers in Vegas are not necessarily a deep group outside of tight end Brock Bowers and running back Ashton Jeanty, it's clear the team is doing all it can to set Mendoza up for long-term success, and at RotoBaller's dynasty QB17, he is worthy of an early selection in superflex rookie drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
James Cook III Working on Ball Security
After missing the media-accessible portions of organized team activities, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III has been a full-go at this week's mandatory minicamp, and the reigning rushing king told reporters on Wednesday that one of his goals for 2026 is to take better care of the football. Cook fumbled six times in 2025, with three resulting in turnovers, after putting the ball on the ground only once in 2024, resulting in a league-leading 16 rushing touchdowns. If Cook can help to keep more drives alive and resulting in points, the fantasy ceiling rises even higher for a player who has also caught 109 passes over the past three seasons. With Joe Brady moving from offensive coordinator to head coach, there's a natural expectation that he will lean on his three-time Pro Bowl running back during the transition, and with a fourth straight top-12 fantasy finish a very realistic possibility, the 26-year-old Cook is RotoBaller's dynasty RB7.
Source: Alec White & Maddy Glab
Source: Alec White & Maddy Glab
No Timetable for Tyreek Hill's Return
Five-time All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee) has not played in an NFL game in almost nine months, and with minicamps around the league concluding ahead of the annual summer break, the 10-year veteran remains unsigned. Hill suffered a severe leg injury that left him with multiple ligament tears and a dislocated knee, and it does not seem as if he's ready to join a team anytime soon. Hill's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, recently spoke with Miami-based sportscaster Josh Moser and told him that Hill "is still in the midst of a rigorous recovery and rehab", adding that there is no set timetable for his return. Hill, who has racked up more than 12,000 yards and 90 touchdowns in his 10-year career, has a goal of earning the Comeback Player of the Year Award, according to Rosenhaus, but should he return for an 11th season, it sounds as if it could come as a mid-season signing rather than a training camp pickup. At 32 years old, Hill has fallen to RotoBaller's dynasty WR82.
Source: Josh Moser
Source: Josh Moser
Aaron Brewer, Dolphins Agree to Three-Year Extension
Center Aaron Brewer and the Miami Dolphins agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract extension on Wednesday that includes $37 million guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The deal makes Brewer one of the highest-paid centers in the NFL. The 28-year-old initially went undrafted out of Texas State before eventually latching on with the Tennessee Titans and spending his first four years in the NFL in Nashville. Brewer has spent the last two years in Miami, where he has missed just one game. In terms of total contract value, he's the fifth-highest paid center and the third-highest paid center in terms of average annual value ($17.5 million). The deal more than doubles the value of the three-year, $21 million deal he signed with Miami as a free agent in 2024. Since joining the Dolphins, Brewer has the 10th-best pass-block win rate of any qualified center in the NFL, and he has allowed just seven sacks in 1,127 pass-blocking snaps. It's a big win for the Dolphins' new braintrust and new quarterback Malik Willis.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Abdul Carter Dealing With Sprained Ankle
New York Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter (ankle) suffered what sources are classifying as a minor ankle sprain during practice on Monday, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. As a precaution, Carter was held out of offseason practice for the rest of the week, according to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. He had a tight wrap on his ankle on Wednesday and did not participate in the team's walkthrough. The good news is that the second-year linebacker was not in a walking boot, and the goal is for him to be ready for the start of training camp next month. The 22-year-old former third overall pick last year out of Penn State should be fine for the start of his second season in the NFL in 2026, and both he and the Giants will be looking for him to take the next step as a pass-rushing linebacker. In his first year in the league in 2025, Carter finished with 43 tackles (25 solo), four sacks, seven tackles for loss, 23 QB hits, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries across 17 games (six starts).
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Spencer Shrader is Making Progress
Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader (knee) was able to get up some kicks as he works his way back into the mix. Shrader is currently recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 5 of last season. He knocked down 3-of-5 field goal attempts during a recent practice session. He'll be competing with Blake Grupe for the starting kicker job this upcoming season. Grupe connected on all five of his kicks, so Shrader could have a tough challenge ahead of him. Despite some struggles, it's quite amazing that Shrader is even attempting field goals around eight months after surgery.
Source: Kevin Bowen
Source: Kevin Bowen
Kendre Miller is Limited in Practice
New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (knee) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Miller is taking part in minicamp and 11-on-11 reps, but remains limited while he recovers from ACL surgery. He suffered a torn ACL in October of last year and is still not 100 percent healthy quite yet. When healthy, Miller will be competing for snaps with Alvin Kamara and Travis Etienne Jr. in the backfield. He has played a limited role in the backfield during his first three seasons with the Saints. Miller could be a viable depth option, but he is unlikely to be a trustworthy fantasy option.
Source: louisanasports.net
Source: louisanasports.net
Darron Lee Indicted on Murder Charge
Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a murder charge. Prosecutors are seeking a first-degree murder conviction for the death of his partner. The first-degree murder charge carries a life sentence, but it's undecided if they will pursue the death penalty against Lee. He currently remains in the Hamilton County Jail without bond. Lee is a former first-round pick of the New York Jets who also played with the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills between 2016-2020.
Source: Rich Cimini
Source: Rich Cimini
Calvin Ridley Returns to Practice
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (leg) was able to take part in his first 7-on-7 practice. This is great news, as Ridley is returning from a broken fibula that he suffered during Week 11 of last season. Ridley was running routes and is moving well in practice right now. The expectation is that Ridley will be fully ramped up in time for training camp. The veteran wideout is going to have to fight for targets in a much more crowded receiving corps in Tennessee. The Titans added Wan'Dale Robinson through free agency and selected Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick during the NFL Draft. His target share will likely take a hit this upcoming season, but the Titans are just hopeful to have him ready for the beginning of the season.
Source: The Tennessean
Source: The Tennessean
Jerry Jeudy Dealing with Hamstring Injury
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) was not seen on the practice field on Thursday. When asked about his absence, head coach Todd Monken said Jeudy isn't practicing due to a hamstring injury. The team wants to be extremely cautious with it being this early in camp. Fantasy managers shouldn't have anything to worry about, as this seems like a minor issue. Jeudy is expected to be the No. 1 wide receiver on the Browns' offense heading into the 2026 season. He's looking to rebound after posting 50 receptions, 602 receiving yards, and two touchdowns with the Browns last season. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for more updates, but Jeudy should be fine going forward.
Source: Ashley Bastock
Source: Ashley Bastock
