March 6, 2026
The Houston Texans restructured nickel cornerback Jalen Pitre's contract on Friday, one year after signing him to a $42.6 million extension, a league source told Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. The Texans converted a majority of his $9 million guaranteed base salary into a signing bonus and added two void years to lower his $11.911 million salary cap number for this year. The 26-year-old defensive back was part of one of the best secondaries in football in 2025, and the former second-rounder had 74 tackles (43 solo), four interceptions, and 12 pass breakups in 14 regular-season games for the Texans. Pitre forms a strong combination in the secondary in Houston alongside Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter, and the Texans' defensive unit will be one of the top options off the board in fantasy drafts this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
March 6, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers center
Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot) has been ruled out for the rest of the 2025-2026 season. It was announced on Friday that Niederhauser has been diagnosed with a Lisfranc injury in his right foot, which will require surgery. This is a tough blow for the first-round rookie who suffered the injury during Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. He'll finish his rookie season averaging 4.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.3 assists across 10.4 minutes per game in 41 contests. The absence of Niederhauser should mean an uptick in minutes for
Brook Lopez and
Isaiah Jackson. The hope is that the 22-year-old will be ready for the beginning of next season, but more information should be known later in the offseason.
--Andy WebbSource: Michael Scotto
March 6, 2026
Green Bay Packers edge rusher Rashan Gary, who has been the subject of trade talks, doesn't expect to return to the team in 2026, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Gary announced on social media that his time in Green Bay was over before deleting the post. He is due $19.5 million in 2026 with no guaranteed money. Before outright releasing the 28-year-old linebacker, the Packers will try to see if another team will take him off their hands in a trade. The former 12th overall pick in 2019 out of Michigan was a first-time Pro Bowler in 2024, and he had a second straight season of 7.5 sacks in 16 regular-season games in 2025, adding 45 tackles (25 solo), seven tackles for loss, 20 QB hits, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. Gary has two years left on his four-year, $96 million contract, and he has a $28 million salary cap number for 2026. He has 46.5 sacks in his seven NFL seasons and would most likely be picked up by another team pretty quickly if he reaches the open market.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
March 6, 2026
Boston Celtics forward
Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is officially making his season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. Tatum is off the injury report and will return to the court after missing 10 months of action. Tatum had surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon in May of last year. He has made incredible progress to get back on the court this quickly. Given the circumstances, the Celtics are likely going to be extremely cautious with Tatum. He probably won't handle a full workload until closer to the postseason. Despite the limitations, Tatum should still be worth rostering in basically all fantasy formats. The superstar forward should still be able to make a solid contribution even with a monitored workload.
--Andy WebbSource: Boston Celtics
March 6, 2026
Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker announced on his Instagram account on Friday that he requested and will be released by the team, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Decker and the Lions were unable to agree on a contract restructure, and now the 31-year-old veteran is free to sign with any team. Decker was due to make $18.2 million in 2026. The former 16th overall pick in 2016 out of Ohio State was a first-time Pro Bowler in 2024. All 10 of his NFL seasons have been with the Lions, and he has started all 140 games that he's appeared in. By releasing Decker, the Lions will save $17.9 million in salary cap space this year and $21 million next year. It will be a big change for the Lions offense, as Decker has been a cornerstone left tackle for the franchise since 2016. Decker will attract plenty of interest on the free-agent market.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 6, 2026
The Miami Dolphins and 2023 Pro Bowl fullback
Alec Ingold are parting ways, sources told Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Ingold had talks with the Dolphins about a new deal, but he will now be released and will be free to sign with a new team as soon as Friday. The 29-year-old was entering the final year of a three-year, $12.2 million deal that he signed with the team in 2023. Ingold has never been on the fantasy map as a blocker out of the backfield, but he should receive interest on the open market from teams looking to improve their efficiency on the ground. In his seven years in the NFL, Ingold has only had 35 carries for 56 yards and two touchdowns in 107 games played. He's been more prolific as a receiver, catching 75 of his 97 targets for 611 yards and four touchdowns with the Dolphins and Raiders since entering the league in 2019.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
March 6, 2026
The New York Islanders acquired center Brayden Schenn from the St Louis Blues for a first-round pick, a third-round pick, and a prospect to be named later on Friday. Schenn is having a down year with just 12 goals and 28 points this season, but a change of scenery on a better team like the islanders can help improve his production. He will most likely be the second-line center behind Bo Horvat.
--Marko23Source: Darren Dreger
March 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Elmer Soderblom from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for a 2026 third-round draft pick. Soderblom has appeared in 39 games this season, scoring just two goals and occupying a minimal role on the team. The 24-year-old is signed through the 2026-27 season, and his contract has an average annual value of $1.125 million. Despite the move to the Penguins and a change of scenery, Soderblom is not on the fantasy radar outside of the deepest formats and dynasty leagues.
--Marko23Source: @penguins
March 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams and safety Kamren Curl agreed to a three-year, $36 million deal on Friday with a maximum value of $39 million, sources told Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Curl's last contract paid just under $6 million per year, so it's a big raise for the 26-year-old defensive back. In his sixth NFL season and second with the Rams in 2025, Curl had a career-best 122 tackles (79 solo), a career-high two sacks, two interceptions, five pass breakups, and a forced fumble in 17 regular-season starts. The former 216th overall pick in the seventh round by the Washington Commanders in 2020 out of Arkansas will pair with new cornerback Trent McDuffie in L.A.'s secondary going into the 2026 season. Curl has a total of 586 tackles (385 solo), eight sacks, 18 tackles for loss, 14 QB hits, five interceptions (one for a TD), 28 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries (one for a TD) in his six NFL seasons.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
March 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with free-agent center Tyler Biadasz on a three-year deal worth $30 million on Friday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Biadasz was cut by the Washington Commanders after being set to make $8.3 million in 2026. The 28-year-old is expected to be past the ankle and knee injuries that landed him on Injured Reserve to close out last season in Washington. The Chargers were desperate for some offensive-line upgrades, particularly at center, so they have made Biadasz the sixth-highest-paid center in the NFL. Since entering the league as a fourth-round pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 out of Wisconsin, Biadasz has started 84 of the 92 games he's appeared in while making the Pro Bowl in 2022 with Dallas. The addition of Biadasz is a big positive for quarterback
Justin Herbert.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 6, 2026
The Buffalo Bills are releasing cornerback Taron Johnson on Friday after eight seasons together, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Johnson started 87 of the 113 games he appeared in for the Bills in his eight seasons, and he recorded a total of 572 tackles (411 solo), eight sacks, 23 tackles for loss, 11 QB hits, six interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), 48 pass breakups, eight forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries (one returned for a TD). The 29-year-old slot cornerback had 57 tackles (34 solo) and four pass breakups in 13 regular-season games (eight starts) in Buffalo in 2025. Johnson shouldn't have any trouble drumming up interest on the open market as he looks to play somewhere else besides Buffalo for the first time in his career.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
March 6, 2026
The Buffalo Bills are releasing wide receiver
Curtis Samuel on Friday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. The move comes a day after Buffalo agreed to send two draft picks to the Chicago Bears in exchange for receiver
DJ Moore. It's not like Samuel was a big contributor last year, though, as he played in only six regular-season games and caught seven of his nine targets for 81 yards and one touchdown. In his first year in Buffalo in 2024, the 29-year-old caught 31 of 46 targets for 253 yards and one touchdown in 14 regular-season games (two starts). The former second-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2017 out of Ohio State will look to latch on with another team this offseason as veteran receiver depth. Samuel most likely won't be on the fantasy radar in the majority of leagues in 2026, even if he lands in a favorable environment.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 6, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays left-handed pitching prospect
Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) has not resumed throwing yet after he was shut down with left-elbow soreness 10 days ago, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. At that time, an MRI exam didn't show any structural damage. "Hopefully, in the next couple of days, he should be back at it," manager John Schneider said. The 23-year-old appears to be OK, but more elbow issues this spring are not what fantasy managers holding Tiedemann wanted to see after he had Tommy John surgery in July of 2024. He did not pitch at all in 2025 and already had an injury-prone label before having elbow reconstruction. Tiedemann isn't guaranteed to be ready to pitch in Grapefruit League games before the end of camp, and the Blue Jays will be extremely cautious with his workload in 2026. He probably isn't a realistic redraft target this year.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet - Arden Zwelling
March 6, 2026
Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder
Jackson Chourio (hand) suffered a left-hand contusion from a hit-by-pitch on Wednesday in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Chourio is not in the lineup for Team Venezuela's WBC game on Friday against the Netherlands, but he could play on Saturday against Israel. "He's fine," manager Pat Murphy said. X-rays on the 21-year-old came back negative, so he shouldn't be in any danger of not being ready on Opening Day in late March. Chourio should be considered a top-10 fantasy baseball outfielder going into his third MLB season. He's been pretty consistent in his first two big-league campaigns, hitting .272/.317/.463 with a .781 OPS, 42 home runs, 157 RBI, 168 runs scored, and 43 stolen bases in 279 regular-season games for the Brew Crew. Chourio's batted-ball metrics are a bit concerning, but heading into his age-22 season, he is just getting started.
--Keith HernandezSource: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Curt Hogg
March 6, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect
Trey Yesavage's next spring outing could be another live batting practice session, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. There are "no immediate plans" to get him into a Grapefruit League game. Manager John Schneider said, "We still view him as a starter," when asked about Yesavage's role going into the 2026 season. But it's no secret that Toronto is handling the talent young arm with kid gloves, and he could have an abbreviated start to the season, going like three to four innings per outing out of the gates. The 22-year-old only threw 46 1/3 innings at East Carolina in 2024 before jumping to 139 2/3 innings last year as he made it all the way to the big leagues while helping the Jays make it all the way to the World Series. Yesavage looked solid with 16 K's in 14 innings over his three regular-season starts, and he also added a 12-strikeout performance against the Dodgers in the World Series. His upside will be limited early on in his first full big-league season, so fantasy managers should have Yesavage ranked as more of a No. 3 starter with upside.
--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet - Ben Nicholson-Smith
March 6, 2026
Former featherweight champion and current BMF champion Max Holloway will look to win back-to-back fights and defend the BMF title for the second time when he faces off against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 326 on Saturday. Holloway was last seen in action in July at UFC 318, where he returned to the win column by defeating former interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier via unanimous decision. Prior to that, Holloway suffered a third-round knockout loss to Ilia Topuria, which was his first knockout loss. DraftKings sees Holloway as the favorite with a salary of $8,800.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 6, 2026
Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will look to win back-to-back fights and become the new BMF champion when he takes on former featherweight champion and current BMF titleholder Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 on Saturday. Oliveira was last seen in the Octagon in October at UFC Rio, where he got back in the win column by defeating Mateusz Gamrot via second-round submission. Before that, Oliveira faced Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title, but unfortunately for Oliveira, he lost via first-round knockout. DraftKings sees Oliveira as the underdog with a salary of $7,400.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 6, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders are widely expected to take Indiana quarterback
Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick in April's 2026 NFL draft, but "their preference is to not start him immediately," according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The Raiders are releasing veteran
Geno Smith after a disastrous 2025 season as the starter, but they will be looking for another veteran QB in free agency to serve as the bridge to Mendoza. It's more reason to temper expectations for Mendoza in his first year in the NFL in single-year leagues, but this news shouldn't mean all that much for his dynasty/keeper value long-term. Mendoza was the Heisman Trophy winner last year and led Indiana to an undefeated season and national championship while throwing for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns, and only six interceptions. He added276 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. Mendoza might be Vegas' Week 1 starter this fall, but he has all the attributes of a future star in the league.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
March 6, 2026
The Miami Dolphins are expected to release kicker
Jason Sanders (hip) after the two sides could not agree on a new contract, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Sanders will leave the team with a streak of 27 straight made field goals, including going 9-for-9 on his last 50-plus-yard field goals. However, he did not kick at all last year due to a hip injury that he suffered in training camp. The Dolphins drafted the 30-year-old in the seventh round in 2018 out of New Mexico, and he's converted on 84.6% of his 221 field-goal attempts for the team in the last seven seasons. The Dolphins will now likely go with
Riley Patterson to begin the 2026 season after he impressed last year in Sanders' place. If fully healthy, Sanders should attract plenty of interest on the open market for teams looking for an upgrade at placekicker.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
March 6, 2026
Former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Caio Borralho in the co-main event of UFC 326 on Saturday. De Ridder was last seen in action back in October at UFC Vancouver, where he suffered a TKO loss to Brendan Allen after he was dominated and didn't answer the bell in the final round. Prior to that, "RDR" was on a five-fight winning streak. DraftKings sees "RDR' as a big underdog with a salary of $7,000.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 6, 2026
Caio Borralho will aim to get back in the win column when he faces off against former two-division ONE Championship king Reinier de Ridder in the co-main event of UFC 326 on Saturday. Borralho last competed in September 2025 at UFC Paris, where he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Nassourdine Imavov, which was his first loss since signing with the leading promotion. DraftKings sees Borralho as a big favorite with a salary of $9,200.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 6, 2026
Penn State running back
Nicholas Singleton (foot) injured his foot during Senior Bowl practices and was unable to participate in any on-field drills at the NFL Combine, adding further uncertainty to how the rookie running back class stacks up behind Notre Dame's
Jeremiyah Love. While Singleton's four years at Penn State never fully lived up to the immediate flash he put on tape as a true freshman in 2022, the Combine would have been a place for him to potentially separate himself from the pack, as his strength lies in his athleticism. Love is almost certainly slated to come off the board within the first ten picks, but then there might not be another running back selected within the first 50. With no clear consensus on the rest of the class, Singleton is likely to find his way into the mid rounds of rookie drafts based on his physical profile.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 6, 2026
UFC veteran Rob Font will look to return to the win column when he faces off against UFC prospect Rob Rosas Jr. on the main card of UFC 326 on Saturday. Font was last seen in action back in September 2025 at Noche UFC 3, where he dropped a unanimous decision to David Martinez. Before that, Font won back-to-back fights, beating Kyler Phillips via unanimous decision and Jean Matsumoto via split decision. DraftKings sees Font as the underdog with a salary of $7,500.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 6, 2026
USC wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane measured in at the NFL Combine at almost 6'5" and 200 pounds, and he proceeded to test out of the gym. His 40" vertical and 10'9" broad jump were both among the upper echelon at the position, while his 4.47 40-yard dash looked effortless for a player of his size. Lane will likely need to add strength to contend with the physicality of the NFL game, particularly in dealing with press coverage, but his size and athleticism could make him an early red-zone weapon. As a toolsy prospect with solid collegiate production, he makes for an intriguing pick in the later rounds of dynasty rookie drafts.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 6, 2026
Alabama wide receiver
Germie Bernard has seen his stock rise slightly after a solid showing at the NFL Combine. While his athletic testing numbers didn't pop off the screen, he confirmed most of what he showed on tape as a versatile receiver with good size and movement skills. His 4.48 40-yard dash came in slightly slower than what ended up as the fastest average ever by the position, but as one of the only wide receivers to participate in the 3-cone drill, his 6.71 seconds was the best of the week. Bernard drew a surprising on-air comparison to Offensive Player of the Year
Jaxon Smith-Njigba for his size and testing numbers, but he likely profiles best as a reliable second option on most NFL offenses.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
March 6, 2026
New York Yankees right-hander
Clarke Schmidt (elbow) thinks that grip changes last year led to his elbow issues that required Tommy John surgery, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. "I think the No. 1 thing that played a factor was mid-season grip changes," Schmidt said. "You make grip changes, and you start to really put different stress on different areas of your forearm and stuff like that." The 30-year-old started throwing a new sweeper on May 6 last year, and it required him to "grip it really hard" and "torque it." A month late, he was having trouble recovering between starts and battled through right-forearm soreness. Schmidt was limited to 14 starts in 2025. He plans on sticking with his old sweeper grip and will "definitely" ditch the newer one. This spring, Schmidt is focusing on his rehab. Fantasy managers are unlikely to have him available until the end of the summer, limiting his fantasy appeal in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: New York Daily News - Gary Phillips
March 6, 2026
UFC prospect Raul Rosas Jr. will look to extend his win streak when he faces off against Rob Font on the main card of UFC 326 on Saturday. Rosas Jr. was last seen in the Octagon in March 2025 at UFC Mexico City, where he extended his win streak to four by beating Vince Morales via unanimous decision. Prior to that, Rosas Jr. defeated Aori Qileng by unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Rosas Jr. as the favorite with a salary of $8,700.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 6, 2026
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold told ESPN 101 St. Louis that he thinks shortstop prospect
JJ Wetherholt "might be the best hitter in camp." Goold adds that Wetherholt is a "very polished," accomplished hitter with power that will "catch you by surprise." The 23-year-old former seventh overall pick in 2024 out of West Virginia has a mature approach at the plate for his age and appears to be the real deal. Barring something unforeseen, it's looking like he will break camp with the MLB roster and be in line for a starting spot on the infield to begin the 2026 regular season. So far through seven Grapefruit League games, Wetherholt has gone 4-for-12 (.333) with a homer, four RBI, five runs, a steal, seven walks, and only three strikeouts in 19 plate appearances. His ADP should continue to rise this spring as the third-best middle-infield prospect in 2026, behind only
Konnor Griffin and
Kevin McGonigle.
--Keith HernandezSource: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold
March 6, 2026
The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired forward Corey Perry from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a second-round draft pick. The 40-year-old will reunite with the team that he spent two seasons with in 2021-22 and 2022-23, while he provides the Lightning with veteran presence and plenty of playoff experience. Perry scored 11 goals and totaled 28 points through 50 games as a member of the Kings during the 2025-26 NHL season.
--Marko23Source: Elliotte Friedman
March 6, 2026
Three-year veteran quarterback
Tommy DeVito has reached an agreement on a two-year, $7.4 million deal to return to the New England Patriots, per his agent Sean Stellato and NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Devito served as the team's emergency third quarterback in 2025 after being claimed off waivers. With
Joshua Dobbs still under contract for 2026, Devito could compete for the primary backup role behind
Drake Maye or bolster the room similarly to his first year in New England. The deal includes a guaranteed $2 million, about half the amount guaranteed to Doubs when he signed a similar two-year pact before the 2025 season.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Adam Schefter
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