Is Quinshon Judkins Capable of a League-Winning Breakout?
Cleveland running back Quinshon Judkins was part of an impressive Browns 2025 rookie class, falling just two yards shy of 1,000 yards from scrimmage before a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle ended his season. While teams around the league continue to practice without pads, Judkins has reportedly looked decisive and confident in the media-accessible portions of organized team activities and minicamp, signaling that the gruesome injury from almost six months ago should not hold him back in year two. While the Browns offense is still a work in progress, new head coach Todd Monken led the league's run-heaviest offense in two of his three seasons in Baltimore, while ranking second in the third, which could help to create one of the safest floors in fantasy if Judkins can hold onto the bell cow role he looked to be establishing as a rookie. Even factoring in a gradual ramp-up period to begin the year and a Week 16 contest in which he saw only 26 total snaps before the injury, Judkins' 16.4 carries per game were the eighth-most in the league. If either Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders can provide anything close to a representative level of quarterback play behind what looks to be an improved offensive line with a dynamic young group of pass catchers, Cleveland could see enough scoring opportunities to make Judkins a legitimate breakout candidate and a potential value at his current ranking of RotoBaller's dynasty RB11.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is it Time to Move on From Xavier Legette in Dynasty Leagues?
When Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette was selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, he came into the league with one of the stranger collegiate careers in recent memory. Never topping 11 receptions, 113 yards, or one score in any of his first four seasons at South Carolina, he exploded for 72 catches, 1,255 yards, and seven touchdowns as a fifth-year senior. While almost everything about his profile screamed fool's gold, his physical makeup paired with the draft capital was enough for dynasty drafters to envision a sky-high ceiling and take a swing, with Legette climbing as high as WR38 in consensus dynasty rankings before ever taking an NFL snap. Through two seasons in the league, it can reasonably be said that the experiment has not worked out, with Legette totaling 84 catches for 860 yards and seven touchdowns to this point in his career. While he has shown sporadic flashes, he's yet to establish any usable fantasy consistency, having put together back-to-back top 40 finishes only once, with WR32 and WR25 results in Weeks 8 and 9 of his rookie season. With Jalen Coker and Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan seemingly locked into the top two-receiver spots in Carolina, Legette's opportunities will likely still be limited heading into year three, and he has fallen to WR118 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Rashod Bateman Unlikely to See a Dynasty Revival in New-Look Offense
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has had a disappointing early career since being drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. While missing four games in 2025, he still saw the second-most playing time of all Ravens receivers, but he was unable to follow up on his career-high 756 receiving yards from the previous season, and he's yet to top the 46 receptions of his rookie campaign. His 2024 season also looks to be an outlier from a touchdown perspective, as his nine scores that year mark the only instance of him finding the end zone more than twice. With Baltimore welcoming in an entirely new coaching staff and spending third and fourth-round picks on receivers Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt, while subsequently saying goodbye to tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar, the Ravens offense could look entirely different in 2026, and Bateman's role is far from secured. Under contract through his age-30 season, Bateman's prospects of a fantasy-relevant breakout are looking bleak, and the sixth-year veteran has fallen to RotoBaller's dynasty WR112.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Marvin Mims Jr. Remains a Frustrating Dynasty Hold
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. has been a frustrating dynasty hold for much of his young career. Through three years in the league, he has flashed legitimate playmaking upside, but he's never logged higher than a 36.5% season-long snap share, and with the addition of Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos receiver room, that is unlikely to change in 2026. Mims is entering the final season of his rookie contract, and while his path to playing time looks to be blocked for at least one more year, dynasty managers with the luxury to do so should continue to hold until he has the chance to potentially reach free agency at the age of 25. With 4.38 speed and a proven history of making plays behind the defense whenever given the opportunity, the door is not fully closed for Mims to find a more impactful role on his second contract.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Can an Expanded Role Lead to a Matthew Golden Breakout?
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden was one of the most debated rookies entering the 2025 season, with many considering his first-round selection in the NFL Draft a reach. For most of the season, the debate seemed to be settled, but with Golden saving his best performance for the playoffs, his supporters left the year with optimism for 2026. Golden caught four passes for 84 yards and his first touchdown of the season in a Wild Card loss to the Bears, and with the Packers allowing Romeo Doubs to walk in free agency and trading away Dontayvion Wicks, Golden has a realistic chance at an every-down role and the second receiver spot in two-receiver sets alongside breakout candidate Christian Watson. Through three seasons in the league, slot receiver Jayden Reed has run only nine total routes out of formations with two or fewer receivers on the field, and with the Packers deploying 11 personnel less than 21 other teams in the league in 2025, the path for an expanded role is evident for Golden. While a breakout of his own requires a fair bit of projection, at RotoBaller's dynasty WR47, the soon-to-be-23-year-old first-rounder is worth inquiring about in trade conversations after a disappointing rookie season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Dak Prescott Showing No Signs of Slowing Down
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has finished as the QB10 or better in six of the seven seasons in which he's played at least 16 games, with his only sub-QB1 season coming in 2018 in the form of a QB14 finish. While he has missed extended time in three of the past six seasons, when healthy, Prescott is one of the most consistent fantasy quarterbacks. Heading into 2026 with what again projects to be one of the league's highest scoring offenses, another top 10 season is very much in the cards, but at RotoBaller's dynasty QB14, Prescott remains criminally underrated. At almost 33 years old, he is closer to the end than the beginning, but with no signs of slowing for anything other than injury, he is a high-ceiling trade target who could still deliver a handful of league-winning seasons.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Luke Musgrave Suffers Undisclosed Injury
Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury during offseason practice on Tuesday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Head coach Matt LaFleur wouldn't specify Musgrave's injury, but he was on the treadmill in the rehab area to start Wednesday's practice. With training camp still over a month away, the Packers aren't going to push the 25-year-old in practice in early June. The former second-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft out of Oregon State became an interesting waiver-wire pickup in fantasy leagues when Tucker Kraft (knee) suffered a season-ending torn ACL last year, but unfortunately, Musgrave never became a big part of the Packers' passing attack and finished with only 24 receptions on 31 targets for 252 yards and no touchdowns in 17 games (10 starts). Kraft is tracking toward being ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season this fall, so Musgrave will merely be battling for a backup role at TE in Green Bay this summer.
Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
Source: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
Cade Klubnik is Dealing with Back Tightness
New York Jets quarterback Cade Klubnik (back) didn't take the practice field on Wednesday, according to head coach Aaron Glenn. The rookie quarterback is reportedly dealing with back tightness, so he'll get the day off to rest. The team expects Klubnik to be back and ready for next week's minicamp. The fourth-round pick is currently competing for the backup role to begin the season. The assumption is that Geno Smith will be the starter, but it's possible Klubnik pushes for the starting gig. Nonetheless, it sounds like a minor issue, so the Clemson standout will be ready to practice again soon.
Source: Rich Cimini
Source: Rich Cimini
Braelon Allen is Getting Bigger and Stronger
New York Jets running back Braelon Allen has been working hard this offseason. Allen says that he's bigger and stronger than ever before. Allen is currently up to 250 pounds, which is up from 238-240 that he was at last season. He continued by saying that his body fat percentage is at an all-time low. Allen is looking to rebound after having surgery to repair an MCL injury he suffered in Week 4 of last season. If everything goes right, Allen should take on the role of the backup running back to Breece Hall. There's some stash value here if Allen is truly ready to take his game to the next level.
Source: Rich Cimini
Source: Rich Cimini
Saints Excited to Get Alvin Kamara In The Fold
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been non-committal about his status during this current contract standoff. Despite that, head coach Kellen Moore says he's excited to get Kamara into the fold. Kamara is entering the final year of his contract, and his long-term status with the organization remains unclear. The Saints signed Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year deal over the offseason. The expectation is that the Saints will move on from Kamara after this upcoming season, with Etienne locked up. It's a frustrating situation for Kamara, but it's never a bad thing to have two viable options in the backfield. Kamara won't be the every-down back, but the Saints will find a way to get both backs involved.
Source: Sara Palczewski
Source: Sara Palczewski
Alec Pierce Gives Timetable for His Return
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) didn't participate in OTAs or minicamp practices while he recovers from surgery. Pierce underwent a clean-up procedure on his ankle that has been bothering him for years. Pierce hasn't been on the field yet, but believes he'll be ready to go at some point during training camp. The Colts are going to play it safe and make sure Pierce is 100 percent ready before getting him back into the mix. The expectation is that Pierce will have no lingering effects from this ankle problem that has plagued him since 2024. Despite not being fully healthy, Pierce still finished with over 1,000 receiving yards this past season. He signed a massive $114 million extension with the Colts and is expected to be a focal point in the offense moving forward.
Source: colts.com
Source: colts.com
Cardinals Not Ready to Name Starting Quarterback
Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur recently mentioned that he's not ready to name a starting quarterback yet. He continued by saying his main focus is on the team staying on track. The assumption is that Jacoby Brissett would begin the season as the starting quarterback. Brissett is currently sitting out of workouts while he awaits a new contract with the organization. If the team decides to move forward without Brissett, rookie Carson Beck and Gardner Minshew II would be competing for the starting job. As of this moment, Brissett is the best option out of the bunch, but we'll see if the two sides agree on a new deal.
Source: Bo Brack
Source: Bo Brack
Chris Olave Still Recovering From Blood Clot
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said that the team has kept wide receiver Chris Olave (illness) out of team drills this offseason because he's still recovering from the blood clot that kept him out late last season, according to Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Olave missed two games late in the year, but the former 11th overall pick in 2022 out of Ohio State still managed to record a career-high 1,163 receiving yards and nine touchdowns on 100 receptions in 16 starts for the Saints in his fourth year in the NFL. The 25-year-old quickly developed chemistry with rookie quarterback Tyler Shough in 2025 in Moore's pass-happy offense, and his arrow will be pointing up again in 2026 as long as his blood-clot issue doesn't linger going into training camp and the start of the 2026 regular season early in September. The Saints have more weapons on offense around Olave in rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson and running back Travis Etienne Jr. out of the backfield, but he should still at least be considered a low-end WR1 in fantasy drafts this year.
Source: The New Orleans Times-Picayune - Matthew Paras
Source: The New Orleans Times-Picayune - Matthew Paras
Jalen Coker has Been the Best Offensive Performer for Panthers at OTAs
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker is having a "strong offseason program" and has "arguably been the most consistent offensive performer in front of media during OTAs and minicamp so far," according to Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer. The third-year wideout is making routine plays and "getting open with relative ease." The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Holy Cross has played in only 22 games due to injuries in his first two years in the NFL, but when on the field, he's been a key contributor for quarterback Bryce Young, catching a total of 65 passes on 89 targets for 872 yards (13.4 yards per catch) and five touchdowns. Last year's first-rounder, Tetairoa McMillan, is the Panthers' clear WR1, but Coker is making a strong case to be the WR2, even with Xavier Legette still in town. The 6-foot-3, 213-pounder has the size, strength, leaping ability, and strong hands to excel all over the field. If he can stay on the field all year, Coker has true breakout potential, and he won't cost much on draft day. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 50 fantasy WR for 2026.
Source: The Charlotte Observer - Mike Kaye
Source: The Charlotte Observer - Mike Kaye
Chiefs Add Two Years to Patrick Mahomes' Deal
The Kansas City Chiefs are adding two years to quarterback Patrick Mahomes' (knee) contract on Wednesday, tying him to the franchise through the 2033 season at a value of $504.75 million, making it the first NFL deal valued at over a half-billion dollars, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The landmark deal gives the 30-year-old signal-caller an average salary of $64 million per year, which seems wild after he tore his ACL and LCL in Week 15 in a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last year. Mahomes has obviously done a lot for the organization already, though, and he has been taking part in seven-on-seven drills during mandatory minicamp this week as he works towards being ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season in a Monday night showdown versus the division-rival Denver Broncos. It's unclear if he'll be a full-go for the start of training camp at the end of July, but barring a setback, we would bet that Mahomes will be ready for Week 1 this fall. For fantasy purposes, though, with a questionable supporting cast at receiver and while coming off a major knee injury, it would be wise for fantasy managers to treat Mahomes as more of a high-end QB2 target than as the high-end QB1 that he's been in years past.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
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