March 11, 2026
The Carolina Panthers re-signed tight end
James Mitchell to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, a league source told Joseph Person of The Athletic. Mitchell was a restricted free agent. Mitchell will return to Carolina for a second season in 2026 after catching all three of his targets for 28 yards in just five games played a year ago. The 26-year-old was drafted in the fifth round (177th overall) by the Detroit Lions in 2022 out of Virginia Tech. In his first three years in the league in Detroit, Mitchell had 13 receptions on 13 targets for 141 yards and one touchdown in 29 games played (one start). He is not anywhere close to fantasy relevance in Carolina and will serve in a depth role at TE once again behind the likes of
Ja'Tavion Sanders,
Tommy Tremble, and
Mitchell Evans.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Joe Person
March 11, 2026
The Cleveland Browns agreed with free-agent tight end
Jack Stoll on an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, sources told Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. The former Philadelphia Eagles undrafted free agent will head to the AFC North after spending a year with the New Orleans Saints in 2025. The 28-year-old Nebraska product played the first three years of his NFL career in Philly, catching 20 of his 27 targets for 183 yards and no touchdowns in 50 games (26 starts). Last year with New Orleans, Stoll played in 15 games (four starts) and caught just six of 11 targets for 46 yards and the first touchdown of his career. He finished the year on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury, but he should be a full-go for the start of the 2026 campaign later this year. In Cleveland, Stoll will provide depth behind
Harold Fannin Jr., who quickly took over as the Browns' top pass-catching TE in his first year in the league. Stoll can be ignored in all fantasy formats with his move to Cleveland.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
March 11, 2026
Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray (foot), who will officially be released at the start of the new league year on Wednesday, and the Minnesota Vikings have "mutual interest," according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Nothing appears imminent between the Vikings and Murray, and although the 28-year-old former first overall pick can also talk to other teams, the most likely landing spot for the dual-threat QB will be in Minnesota. If he were to land with the Vikings, Murray would probably be the favorite to start in 2026 over
J.J. McCarthy, as long as he's fully recovered from the foot sprain that knocked him out for the final 12 games of last year. Murray's rushing ability alone puts him in the low-end QB1 conversation in fantasy, but in Minnesota, he'd definitely have the best chance of bouncing back with a strong WR duo in
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison. After drafting McCarthy in the first round in 2024, the Vikings are having second thoughts as to whether he's franchise QB material.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 11, 2026
ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime writes that running back
David Montgomery will enter the 2026 season as the "No. 1 back" for the Houston Texans after they acquired him from the Detroit Lions for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks. Montgomery had 2,506 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns in his three seasons with the Lions. The Texans were led last year by fourth-round rookie
Woody Marks and veteran
Nick Chubb and ranked 22nd in rushing yards per game (108).
Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) missed the entire season and is expected to be released soon. Marks led the Texans with 703 rushing yards in his first year in the NFL, but it sounds like he'll take on more of a complementary role going into Year 2. Montgomery was unhappy with his role in Detroit last year behind
Jahmyr Gibbs, as he had his fewest carries (158) and touches (182) in a season in his career despite playing in all 17 games. The 28-year-old should see more opportunities in Houston, although Marks won't suddenly go away, and Houston's offensive line was a weakness last year.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - DJ Bien-Aime
March 11, 2026
With the new league year starting on Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers plan to release wide receiver
Brandon Aiyuk (knee), according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. If the move to release Aiyuk doesn't come on Wednesday, it should be soon. The Washington Commanders are the most likely landing spot for Aiyuk, most likely on a one-year, prove-it deal. The Niners are expected to use a post-June 1 designation on Aiyuk's release, which is why they had to wait until the start of the new league year. The former first-rounder will leave behind $13.325 million in dead-cap money in 2026 and $21.247 million in 2027, with the 49ers getting a credit of $4.987 million towards next year's salary cap. Aiyuk didn't make it far after signing a four-year, $120 million contract with San Fran in August of 2024, as he played in only seven games that year before suffering a season-ending knee injury. He didn't play at all in 2025 and will be a big unknown in fantasy football in Washington or wherever he ends up.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
March 11, 2026
NFL teams that remain interested in Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) think that the Raiders aren't going to come off their asking price of two first-round picks, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The Baltimore Ravens agreed to send the Raiders their first-round picks this year and next year in exchange for Crosby last Friday, but they backed out of the deal on Tuesday and instead chose to keep their draft picks and sign All-Pro defensive end Trey Hendrickson. The short-term prospects of Crosby's health are all positive after he had surgery to fix his meniscus in January, although his long-term durability is more of a question, which is what could have given Baltimore cold feet. The 28-year-old Crosby should be ready for the start of Week 1 of the 2026 season later this year, but it remains to be seen if he'll be back with Vegas or be rushing the QB for another team. Either way, he should be a high-end defensive lineman in IDP fantasy leagues as long as he's healthy.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
March 11, 2026
The Jacksonville Jaguars do not appear to be shopping wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. "by any means," according to John Shipley of Sports Illustrated. There is "definite interest" around the league in Thomas, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation, but some teams thought to be previously interested have moved on to other options because the Jags don't seem to be in a rush to trade Thomas. The widely held belief across league circles is that the Jaguars have an "extremely high" asking price for Thomas and "do not see any reason to budge." The Buffalo Bills entered the offseason "extremely high" on the idea of trading for Thomas, but their acquisition of
DJ Moore suggests they are out on Thomas. Teams believe Jacksonville's price for Thomas is "at least one premium pick." The former LSU star might have trouble reaching the heights of his rookie season again (87-1,282-10 line) with
Jakobi Meyers and
Parker Washington around, but a rebound from last year's 48-707-2 line is possible if he stays with the Jags heading into his third NFL season.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley
March 11, 2026
The New England Patriots have put a potential trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
A.J. Brown on the "back burner," according to The Athletic's Chad Graff. The Patriots tried to pull off a blockbuster trade for Brown before the legal tampering period opened on Monday, but nothing worked out since the Eagles have "little financial incentive" to deal Brown before June 1 and are "demanding a considerable return because of it," asking for more than just a first-round draft pick. If the Eagles move Brown before June 1, they'd be stuck with more than $43 million in dead salary cap while losing more than $20 million in camp space for 2026. They'd have a $16 million dead-cap charge while gaining $7 million in cap space if Brown is traded after June 1. The urgency for a receiver was also lessened when they agreed to sign
Romeo Doubs to a deal on Tuesday. If New England grabs a wideout in April's draft, they could move on from Brown altogether.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chad Graff
March 11, 2026
The New England Patriots agreed to a four-year, $68 million deal with former Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs on Wednesday, and The Athletic's Chad Graff believes he "can make up for a lot of the production over the middle" that former receiver
Stefon Diggs brought in 2025. Doubs can also play on the outside and should help New England's red-zone woes (20 of his 23 career touchdowns have come in the red zone). Doubs is only 25 years old and also thrives on the deep ball, which has become a specialty for quarterback
Drake Maye. Diggs finished the regular season last year with 1,017 receiving yards and four touchdowns. In Green Bay, Doubs had 724 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 55 receptions in 16 regular-season games. It's certainly a great landing spot for Doubs' fantasy value going into 2026, but his true ceiling will depend on what else the Pats do at the position in free agency, via trade, and in the NFL draft in April.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chad Graff
March 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman
Brandon Lowe (lower body) was removed from the team's lineup for its Spring Training game on Wednesday due to lower body tightness, per DK Pittsburgh Sports. Lowe was originally scheduled to bat second and play second base against the Baltimore Orioles, but is now expected to go through a normal practice session at the team's Spring Training facility. Injuries have been a persistent issue throughout Lowe's time in the big leagues, as he's cracked 600 plate appearances just once in eight MLB seasons. Pittsburgh may be simply being overly cautious with the veteran infielder, as the Pirates traded for Lowe this past offseason and he projects as a key hitter in the middle of the team's lineup. Across 553 plate appearances with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025, Lowe hit .256 with 31 home runs, 83 RBI, 79 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Still, any injury situation for Lowe warrants attention from fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: DK Pittsburgh Sports
March 11, 2026
The New England Patriots are releasing linebacker Anfernee Jennings on Wednesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move frees up $3.9 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season while leaving behind a $1 million dead-cap charge. Jennings played the fewest snaps of his career in 2025 in his fifth year with the Patriots, finishing with just 26 tackles (15 solo), two sacks, five tackles for loss, seven QB hits, and one fumble recovery in 14 regular-season games (three starts). The 28-year-old is known for being better at stopping the run than getting after the opposing quarterback, as he has only 7.5 sacks in his five NFL seasons. Jennings was originally the 87th overall pick in the third round by the Patritos in the 2020 NFL draft out of Alabama. He should latch on elsewhere, but he won't be in play in IDP fantasy leagues at the linebacker position.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 11, 2026
Houston Astros infielder/outfielder
Brice Matthews is among the players that MLB.com's Brian McTaggart lists as having a "strong case" to make the team's Opening Day roster. A first-round pick of Houston's in 2023, Matthews made his MLB debut in 2025 and hit .167/.222/.452 with four home runs, nine RBI, 6 runs scored, and one stolen base across 47 plate appearances. Matthews posted strong numbers across 498 plate appearances in Triple-A, slashing .260/.371/.458 with 17 home runs, 64 RBI, 70 runs scored, and 41 stolen bases. However, the 23-year-old posted a 27.9% strikeout rate in the Minors and a 42.6% rate in a small sample size at the big-league level. If he cracks Houston's Opening Day roster, Matthews would likely open the season in a utility role. Still, his power-speed profile gives him some fantasy upside.
--Will BradySource: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
March 11, 2026
Former New England Patriots edge rusher K'Lavon Chaisson is signing a one-year deal for $12 million on Wednesday with the Washington Commanders, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Chaisson will give Washington more edge-rushing help in 2026 after he had a career-high 7.5 sacks in 16 regular-season games (10 starts) with the Patriots in his lone season with the team. In addition to his 7.5 sacks, the 26-year-old outside linebacker had 31 tackles (18 solo), 10 tackles for loss, 18 QB hits, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. In his new home in D.C., Chaisson should be a starter on the edge opposite another newcomer in Odafe Oweh. The additions of both Chaisson and Oweh are significant for the Commanders' defensive line going into 2026. They finished tied for 12th in sacks (42) last year.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 11, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter
Yandy Diaz (hand) is scheduled to return to Spring Training game action on Friday, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Diaz has been out a little over a week due to soreness in his left hand, but it appears as though the issue is not overly serious. Across 681 plate appearances in 2025, Diaz slashed .300/.366/.482 with 25 home runs, 83 RBI, 79 runs scored, and three stolen bases. The 34-year-old has little to prove in Spring Training, so it would make sense if Tampa Bay were taking the stance of being overly cautious with its veteran slugger. Assuming he can return to full health, Diaz should be locked into an everyday role at the top of the Rays lineup in 2026. With a career batting average of .290, Diaz profiles as a reliable corner infield bat for fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
March 11, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts and quarterback
Daniel Jones agreed to a two-year, $88 million deal on Wednesday that could be worth up to $100 million, multiple sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Jones will get $50 million in the first year, and it's the largest two-year contract in history. It officially makes Indiana Jones the Colts' franchise QB after his impressive first year with the team in 2025. The 28-year-old won't have to play the 2026 season on the transition tag, which would have paid him $37.83 million this year. Before tearing his right Achilles tendon in Week 14, the former sixth overall pick in 2019 by the New York Giants out of Duke had thrown for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. Jones looked good last year in his first year with the team, but his uncertain recovery from a major injury will make him a pretty risky QB2 selection in fantasy football drafts later this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
March 11, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher
Dennis Santana posted a breakout season in 2025, collecting a 4-5 record with a 2.18 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 60 strikeouts, and 16 saves across 70 1/3 innings pitched. The 29-year-old emerged as Pittsburgh's primary ninth-inning option down the stretch of 2025 after the Pirates traded veteran closer
David Bednar to the New York Yankees at the trade deadline. Heading into 2026, Santana looks set to get the first shot as Pittsburgh's primary save-earner. Santana's numbers are almost certain to regress from the outlier marks he posted in 2025, as he was buoyed by an unsustainably low .211 opponent batting average on balls in play. Santana is also not an elite strikeout pitcher, as he posted a 22.2% strikeout rate in 2025 and owns a career mark of 22.1%. However, Santana has now posted consecutive seasons with a WHIP of 1.09 or better and may have the trust of the Pirates organization. If he can do enough to maintain the closing job in Pittsburgh, Santana could be an undervalued source of saves for fantasy managers in 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 11, 2026
The Tennessee Titans are re-signing kicker
Joey Slye to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Slye will return to Nashville after going 28-for-35 on his field-goal attempts (9-for-14 from 50-plus yards) and 26-for-27 on his extra-point opportunities in 16 games last year. The 29-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Virginia Tech was mostly off the fantasy radar in 2025 in an inconsistent Titans offense led by rookie quarterback
Cameron Ward. Slye finished as the No. 20 fantasy kicker in terms of overall fantasy points. For his career, Slye has made only 81.4% of his 215 field-goal attempts for six different teams over the course of seven seasons. The Titans' offense could make some improvements in Ward's second season under a new coaching staff, but fantasy managers should have higher-ceiling options to choose from this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 11, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals agreed to re-sign running back
Bam Knight to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. Knight became a much bigger part of Arizona's backfield last year than anyone would have expected after season-ending injuries to both
James Conner (foot) and
Trey Benson (knee). The 24-year-old finished the year with 82 carries for 269 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, adding 22 receptions for 160 yards and another score through the air in 12 games (eight starts). Conner and Benson are still under contract with the Cardinals for the 2026 season, and they also signed former Atlanta Falcons RB
Tyler Allgeier earlier this week. At best, Knight will be the RB3 or RB4 in Arizona going into next season, so he's unlikely to have nearly as many opportunities for touches unless injuries strike again.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
March 11, 2026
Across 61 innings (65 games) in 2025, St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher
JoJo Romero posted a 4-6 record with a 2.07 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 55 strikeouts, and eight saves. With former Cardinals closer
Ryan Helsley now a member of the Baltimore Orioles, Romero is in the mix to close games in St. Louis along with fellow Cardinals relievers
Riley O'Brien and
Matt Svanson. Romero outperformed his peripherals in 2025, as he posted a middling 10.2% K-BB rate. His 3.49 xERA and 3.28 FIP, while strong marks, were both significantly worse than his 2.07 ERA. Still, Romero has been an effective setup man for multiple seasons in St. Louis and saw some work in the ninth inning down the stretch of the 2025 season. As a left-handed reliever, Romero could emerge as Cardinals manager Oli Marmol's preferred ninth-inning option against lefty-heavy portions of opposing lineups. Romero may be worth targeting late in fantasy drafts heading into 2026.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
March 11, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens reworked quarterback
Lamar Jackson's contract on Wednesday to create around $40 million in salary cap space for the 2026 season, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. It's a similar restructure to what
Patrick Mahomes and
Josh Allen have done for the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills, respectively. It's a move to give Baltimore more financial flexibility, with some of the extra space immediately helping the Ravens bring in All-Pro pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson on a four-year deal on Wednesday. The 29-year-old Jackson will head into the 2026 season looking to bounce back after an injury-plagued and disappointing 2025 campaign in which the Ravens didn't qualify for the postseason. The two-time MVP didn't run the ball as much because of his lower-body injuries and finished with 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 13 starts. With better health, one of the best dual-threat QBs in the game could easily bounce back in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 11, 2026
Through six events, Hideki Matsuyama has four finishes inside the top 13, along with a T28 and T41 in his last two starts. He looks to get back near the top of the leaderboard at THE PLAYERS, where he has recorded seven top-25 finishes and three missed cuts in 10 starts. TPC Sawgrass rewards players who find fairways, play well on approach, and convert opportunities on the greens. Matsuyama ranks 15th in total strokes gained (+1.187 per round), 24th on approach (+0.559), and 57th in putting (+0.266). He has struggled slightly off the tee, ranking 108th in total driving, though he has historically gained an average of +0.605 strokes per round off the tee at TPC Sawgrass. Matsuyama has a strong course history and has been very solid to start the year, giving fantasy managers a solid floor at his $9,500 price tag on DraftKings.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 11, 2026
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Colin Beazley and Noah Hiles both included Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect
Konnor Griffin on their projected Opening Day roster. Nothing is official from the Pirates. Kriffin has so far gone 5-for-24 (.208) with three home runs, eight RBI, three runs scored, no walks, and six strikeouts in 26 plate appearances over nine Grapefruit League games in spring training. The 19-year-old phenom has looked the part and is mature beyond his years, not to mention all of the physical skills he has on defense and at the plate. In his first minor-league season in 2025, Griffin spent time at three different levels and hit a combined .333/.415/.527 with a .941 OPS, 21 home runs, 94 RBI, 117 runs scored, and 65 stolen bases in 122 games. There isn't anything he can't do on the diamond. The only question now is whether the Bucs feel he needs a tad bit more seasoning before being given the starting duties at the 6 in the Show. Either way, Griffin is going to make a potentially big impact in all fantasy leagues in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Colin Beazley, Noah Hiles
March 11, 2026
The Buffalo Bills have restructured quarterback
Josh Allen's contract to create $12 million in 2026 cap space, per ESPN's Field Yates. It's not entirely clear what Buffalo is looking to do with the cap flexibility, but the team now has a little more wiggle room as it looks to build out a Super Bowl-caliber roster. Buffalo has a few notable pieces of their 2025 roster, such as edge rusher Joey Bosa and linebacker Matt Milano, who are currently lingering in free agency. The team could simply be looking to bring players back into the fold, or could be angling for a sizable addition. As far as Allen is concerned, the 29-year-old signal caller remains under contract with Buffalo through the end of the current decade. His long-term contract structure with the Bills affords the team the flexibility to make these types of moves.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 11, 2026
Houston Astros left-handed closer
Josh Hader (biceps) will start the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Hader threw his first spring training bullpen session on Tuesday and felt good, but the timeline the Astros have laid out won't have Hader ready by Opening Day at the end of the month. The 31-year-old six-time All-Star has become a much more risky fantasy closer because of his injury and the fact that he finished last year injured as well with a left-shoulder strain. Hader was still pretty dominant in 2025 when he was healthy, going 6-2 with a 2.05 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 28 saves, and 76 strikeouts in 52 2/3 innings pitched, and he will take over closing duties in Houston as soon as he's ready to make his season debut. In the meantime, though,
Bryan Abreu is absolutely worth a late-round flier for saves for however long Hader is out.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chandler Rome
March 11, 2026
Adam Scott has been very solid to start the year, posting four top-30 finishes through his first five starts, including a fourth-place finish and a T11 in his last two events. He looks to keep the ball rolling at THE PLAYERS, where he has competed every year since 2002. His success here is well documented, with 10 top-25 finishes, including a 2004 win, and only five missed cuts in 23 starts. Scott ranks 11th in total strokes gained (+1.334 per round), 17th on approach (+0.618), and 59th in putting (+0.251) this season, all areas rewarded at TPC Sawgrass. He also ranks 61st in proximity from 125-150 yards and 19th from 150-175 yards, ranges that accounted for 36.5% of all approach shots here last year. At $7,300 on DraftKings, Scott offers the form and upside fantasy managers are looking for in this price range.
--Dakota Legg - RotoBallerSource: PGA Tour
March 11, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens and star defensive end Trey Hendrickson have reached an agreement on a four-year, $112 million contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 31-year-old Hendrickson has spent the last five years with the Cincinnati Bengals and will remain in the AFC North. Baltimore's pivot to Hendrickson comes on the heels of the team's decision to back out of their agreement to acquire edge rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) from the Las Vegas Raiders after reviewing Crosby's medical information. In Hendrickson, the Ravens are acquiring one of the few available pass rushers who may be able to provide similar production to what they would have gotten out of Crosby. Hip and back injuries limited Hendrickson to just seven games in 2025, but he recorded back-to-back seasons with 17.5 sacks in 2023 and 2024.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 11, 2026
The Detroit Lions have restructured quarterback
Jared Goff's contract to create $32 million in 2026 cap space, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Detroit's maneuvering could mean that the team is looking to make a big splash, although most of the league's top free agents have already come off the board. The Lions have needs at premium defensive positions such as edge rusher and cornerback. However, the team's biggest hole may be at left tackle, as Detroit released longtime starter Taylor Decker earlier this offseason. It's not entirely clear what the Lions' plans are, and they could simply be looking to create more flexibility for a series of smaller moves. The 31-year-old Goff remains under contract with the team through 2028 and appears to be locked in as the team's QB1 for at least the next few seasons.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
March 11, 2026
Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL.com report that the Indianapolis Colts and quarterback
Daniel Jones (Achilles) have made "significant progress" on a two-year extension and that there is "optimism that a deal could get done" on Wednesday. Indianapolis placed the transition tag on Jones earlier this offseason, so the veteran quarterback is guaranteed $37.83 million in 2026 if no extension agreement is reached. Jones was in the midst of a breakout season in his first year with the Colts in 2025, completing 68% of his pass attempts for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions across 13 starts. However, the 28-year-old suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon in Week 14. It's unclear at this point whether Jones will be ready for the start of the 2026 season. His fantasy value is heavily influenced by his legs (20 career rushing touchdowns), so fantasy managers may want to be cautious with Jones until he proves he is back to full health.
--Will BradySource: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero
March 11, 2026
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby (knee) "looks great and feels great," but the fact that he is just two months removed from knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus "drastically limits" the possibility of a trade. The Raiders agreed to a deal that would have sent Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month, but Baltimore backed out of the deal at the last second after reviewing his medicals. Rapoport reports that Crosby's mindset is now that he is "ready to play football for the Raiders." The 28-year-old is one of the best defensive players in the NFL when healthy. Across 15 games in 2025, Crosby recorded 10 sacks, 45 solo tackles, 28 TFLs, and two forced fumbles. As long as he makes a full recovery from his current knee ailment, Crosby should be a quality fantasy option in IDP formats in 2026.
--Will BradySource: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport
March 11, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body) is expected to miss a few more games. Due to a lower-body injury, he was sidelined for a second consecutive contest on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Before the game, Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour noted Gistisbehere will be out for "the next couple of games." Carolina will return to action on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. Mike Reilly has slotted into the lineup as Gostisbehere's replacement, recording an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win. Meanwhile, Alexander Nikishin's power-play time has significantly increased, and he scored with the man advantage against Pittsburgh. The Russian rearguard also picked up an even-strength assist.
--Taavi PailkSource: Walt Ruff
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