March 30, 2026
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said at the league meetings this week that "everything's good" with All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons' (knee) rehab from the torn ACL that he suffered in the Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos, according to Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Parsons had surgery on his knee on Dec. 30, which was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Gutekunst would not put a timeline on when Parsons might be back for Green Bay. "No, we're really early in this," Gutekunst said. "Obviously, we invested quite a bit in him, so we will be very protective of that investment as we go forward." The Packers sent two first-round picks and defensive tackle Kenny Clark to the Dallas Cowboys for Parsons, who is a game-wrecking sack artist when he's at full strength. Parsons earned first-team All-Pro honors for the third time in 2025 and had 12.5 sacks and 79 QB pressures in 14 games before his knee injury. The 26-year-old will come at a discounted price in 2026 in IDP fantasy formats because of his left-knee injury and the fact that he's expected to miss at least the first three or four weeks of the 2026 regular season.
--Keith HernandezSource: Green Bay Press-Gazette - Ryan Wood
March 30, 2026
Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri scored two goals in a 9-2 dominating win over the Calgary Flames on Monday. The Canadian veteran has been playing well lately, riding a four-game point streak where he has two goals and three assists over that span. Kadri now has 16 goals and 50 points in 73 games, and he has been producing better since being traded to the Avs at the deadline. He will look to keep producing in the next game versus the Canucks.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 30, 2026
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam told a group of local reporters at the league meetings this week that quarterback
Deshaun Watson (Achilles) has a "great chance" and a "fresh start" with new head coach Todd Monken, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. It comes a year after Haslam called the team's trade for Watson a "big swing-and-miss." The Browns gave the 30-year-old a five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million deal back in March of 2022, and the three-time Pro Bowler has only played in 19 games for the team, completing just 61.2% of his passes for 3,365 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. The Browns could add QB competition through the draft, but as of now, all signs are pointing to Watson having the edge over
Shedeur Sanders for the starting job entering the 2026 season. Watson hasn't played in an NFL game since 2024 due to a torn Achilles that required multiple surgeries. His fantasy stock in dynasty leagues is on the rise, but nothing is set in stone, and the former first overall pick in 2017 out of Clemson has a lot to prove.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi
March 30, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins left winger Anthony Mantha had two goals and one assist as the Penguins dominated their Metro division rival, the New York Islanders, on Monday. All three of his points came in a span of just four minutes late in the second period as the Penguins went from trailing 3-2 to leading 5-3. Mantha is having one of the best seasons of his career with 29 goals, 28 assists, and a plus-14 rating.
--Marko23Source: NHL.com
March 30, 2026
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that wide receiver
Tory Horton (shin, groin) probably won't be at full strength for the start of the offseason program this spring, but he is expected to be ready for training camp in late July, per John Boyle of Seahawks.com. Horton, a fifth-rounder last year out of Colorado State, got off to a great start in his first year in the NFL, catching 13 passes for 161 yards and five touchdowns in eight games while also averaging 14.9 yards per punt return, including a 95-yard touchdown. But the 23-year-old pass-catcher only ended up playing in eight games for Seattle. Horton should be healthy for the start of his sophomore season in the NFL, and he should have a bigger role on offense in Year 2, but he will still open the 2026 season as at least the WR4 behind
Jaxon Smith-Njigba,
Rashid Shaheed, and veteran
Cooper Kupp. Horton is primarily a big-play wideout to stash in dynasty/keeper leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
March 30, 2026
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald mentioned that running back
Zach Charbonnet (knee) is "part of the equation" for the 2026 season, which means the Seahawks are expecting him to return at some point during the upcoming season, per John Boyle of the team's official website. "Zach's a great player, he's not going to miss the whole year," Macdonald said. It's great news for a Seattle backfield that lost
Kenneth Walker III in free agency after he was named Super Bowl LX MVP. The team still has
George Holani and signed
Emanuel Wilson on the open market, but when healthy, Charbonnet should have a leg up for the majority of the team's backfield touches as they look to defend their Super Bowl title. The 25-year-old had a bigger role in 2025 next to Walker, carrying the ball a career-high 184 times for 730 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and 12 touchdowns in 16 regular-season games, adding 20 catches for 144 yards on 24 targets. There's still a lot to like about Charb's long-term fantasy profile, but in single-year leagues, tempers should be tempered after he tore his ACL in January during the postseason. He is not expected to be fully ready for the start of the 2026 regular season.
--Keith HernandezSource: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
March 30, 2026
It has felt inevitable for a while that the San Francisco 49ers would trade or release disgruntled wide receiver
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) this offseason. However, owner Jed York said at the owners' meetings on Monday that he would "like to see him play for us," when referring to Aiyuk. The 28-year-old former first-rounder in 2020 out of Arizona State had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2022 and 2023 and 15 total touchdowns before signing a four-year, $120 million contract with the Niners in August of 2024. Aiyuk played in only seven games that year before suffering a season-ending torn ACL. He did not play at all in 2025 and reportedly stopped showing up to the team's facilities for his rehab, which led to the 49ers voiding the guaranteed money left on his deal last year. It's still more likely that Aiyuk won't be playing in the Bay Area in 2026, and he'll be a huge question mark for fantasy managers after such a long layoff.
--Keith HernandezSource: The San Jose Mercury News
March 30, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said that cornerback/wide receiver
Travis Hunter (knee) is "very well ahead" of schedule in his rehab from right-knee surgery on Nov. 11 of his rookie season, according to Ryan O'Halloran of the Jacksonville Florida Times-Union. Hunter injured the LCL in his knee during practice on Oct. 30 and never played again in 2025. Coen "cannot say for certain" if Hunter will be cleared to take part in organized team activities or for mandatory minicamp in May to June. The 22-year-old former Heisman Trophy winner at Colorado was just starting to see a bigger role on offense last year before injuring his knee, and he finished with 28 catches for 298 yards and one touchdown in seven games played. The Jaguars have said they plan on Hunter having a much bigger role as a defensive back in 2026, which is bad news for the former second overall pick's stock in dynasty/keeper leagues. The Jaguars are pretty set at wideout already with
Jakobi Meyers,
Brian Thomas Jr., and
Parker Washington, so it will be a tough battle for snaps and targets in Jacksonville's offense moving forward for Hunter.
--Keith HernandezSource: Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
March 30, 2026
New York Jets general manager Darren Mougey said on Monday that he hopes to revisit contract-extension talks with franchise-tagged running back
Breece Hall after the NFL draft in late April, per SNY. "Things are in a good place. I'm hopeful with Breece," Mougey said. Hall has not signed his franchise tag, but the two sides have until mid-July to work out a long-term extension. Despite a bad offense in 2025, the 24-year-old had the best year of his career with 1,065 rushing yards and four touchdowns on a career-high 243 rushing attempts over 16 games played. Hall added 36 receptions for 350 yards and another touchdown through the air. Fantasy managers in dynasty setups are hoping that Hall cannot work a long-term deal out with the Jets and he becomes a free agent again next year. For at least one more year with Gang Green, Hall will be a volume-based RB2 in what is expected to be another frustrating offensive situation with veteran QB
Geno Smith running the show.
--Keith HernandezSource: SNY
March 30, 2026
Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan called running back
De'Von Achane one of the "three pillars" as a player he wants to build around and lock in on a contract extension, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Sullivan went on to say at the NFL owners meetings that he's not looking to trade Achane. Rumors circulated that Achane might be on the move this offseason after the new front office already cut both quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa and receiver
Tyreek Hill (knee) and traded
Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. Achane, 24, apparently isn't going anywhere and will be part of the rebuild in South Beach. The former third-rounder in 2023 out of Texas A&M is one of the most explosive dual-threat backs in the NFL, and volume certainly won't be an issue as the only real reliable offensive threat for new quarterback
Malik Willis. Achane is coming off his first 1,000-yard rushing season with 12 total touchdowns. He's a clear RB1 on volume alone, but his ceiling could be limited in what figures to be an inconsistent Miami offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - David Furones
March 30, 2026
Chicago White Sox infielder
Miguel Vargas took care of business on Monday to help the team beat the Miami Marlins 9-4 in the opening game of a series at LoanDepot Park, going 2-for-4 with a grand slam, two runs scored, and a career-high six RBI. Vargas was playing first base in this one while batting out of the leadoff spot. His grand slam came in the fourth inning off right-hander
Chris Paddack. The home run was his first of 2026, and his six RBI were also his first runs batted in of the season. In his first full season with the White Sox in 2025, Vargas hit .234/.316/.401 with a .717 OPS, 16 home runs, 60 RBI, 80 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 569 plate appearances over 138 games played. In deep-mixed leagues as corner-infield depth, Vargas is a fine power bat as an everyday player who has eligibility at both first and third base for the Pale Hose. Vargas' six-RBI game will surely draw attention to him in deeper leagues where he's available.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com
March 30, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (calf) will miss Tuesday's game against the Clippers, marking his second straight absence. His absence should continue to open minutes and usage for
Scoot Henderson, who moved into the starting group Sunday and responded with 21 points and seven assists. Henderson shapes up as a strong short-term fantasy play for points and assists while Grant remains out.
Deni Avdija could take on a bit more of the scoring load, while
Toumani Camara may see a small bump in minutes as Portland looks for ways to cover Grant's absence.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Washington Wizards forward
Anthony Gill (ankle) will play Monday against the Lakers after being listed as questionable earlier in the day. The veteran could see steady minutes with
Alexandre Sarr (toe) and
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) both sidelined, giving Washington few reliable frontcourt options. Gill has quietly produced 12.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.6 steals across his last five appearances, making him a possible deep-league option for managers needing efficient scoring and steals.
Tristan Vukcevic and
Justin Champagnie should also continue seeing stable roles with the Wizards short on size.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said extension thoughts about wide receiver
Drake London are "on top of mind," according to Marc Raimondi of ESPN. But right now, the Falcons are focusing on free agency and then the 2026 draft. Cunningham said that extensions for both London and star running back
Bijan Robinson likely won't be focused on until after April's draft. The 24-year-old former eighth overall pick in 2022 out of USC is heading into the final year of his rookie deal and deserves a big raise after hauling in 309 catches for 3,961 yards and 22 touchdowns on 497 targets in his first four years in the league. London had a 68-919-7 line in a career-low 12 regular-season games in 2025 due to a knee issue. He was still a top-20 fantasy wideout despite missing five games. Going into 2026, London's fantasy value will carry slightly more risk with
Tua Tagovailoa potentially becoming the Falcons' starting signal-caller over
Michael Penix Jr. (knee), who is recovering from a torn ACL.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Marc Raimondi
March 30, 2026
Washington Wizards guard/forward
Bilal Coulibaly (heel) will miss Monday's game against the Lakers, creating more minutes on the wing for a young rotation already missing
Alexandre Sarr (toe).
Will Riley could be in line for a larger role after scoring 14 points with one three-pointer in 26 minutes last game, while
Justin Champagnie added 10 points, one three-pointer, and one block in 24 minutes.
Jamir Watkins also chipped in eight points in 17 minutes. Riley stands out as the most interesting deep-league streamer for scoring, while Champagnie offers modest category depth if minutes hold.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Houston Astros manager Joe Espada thinks right-handed reliever
Bryan Abreu's dip in velocity in Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Angels was due to issues with his mechanics and not any physical injury, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Abreu's fastball averaged 93.2 mph in his outing on Sunday after averaging 97.3 mph a season ago. With his velocity being down early on, Abreu has struggled as the team's de facto closer with
Josh Hader (biceps) on the injured list. He's allowed four earned runs on a home run while walking four and striking out three in 1 1/3 innings. Espada said on Monday that Abreu is "doing well." On Saturday, Abreu averaged 95.9 mph on his 12 fastballs but walked two batters and gave up a three-run homer to
Nolan Schanuel. Abreu, who had a 2.28 ERA and led all relievers with 105 strikeouts in 70 outings, is capable of turning things around and needs to be rostered for saves as Houston's primary closer while Hader is sidelined.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Chronicle - Matt Kawahara
March 30, 2026
New York Yankees shortstop
Anthony Volpe (shoulder) has been hitting off the Trajekt pitching machine and will advance to live batting practice soon, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The Yankees put Volpe on the 10-day injured list to begin the 2026 campaign after he had surgery to fix the labrum in his left (non-throwing) shoulder last October. He has been brought along slowly, but he could be cleared to start a minor-league rehab assignment in the second week of April. The most likely scenario is that Volpe will be ready to make his 2026 season debut at some point in early May, barring a setback. The former first-rounder in 2019 hit just .212 (114-for-539) and managed to hit 19 home runs and steal 18 bases in 153 regular-season games despite dealing with a labrum tear for the majority of the season. Until he's ready to return, the speedy
Jose Caballero will be the Yankees' primary shortstop. Volpe is rostered in just 7% of Yahoo leagues right now.
UPDATE: Volpe will take live batting practice on Wednesday.--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
March 30, 2026
Washington Wizards center
Alexandre Sarr (toe) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Lakers after being downgraded from questionable, leaving Washington thin in the frontcourt.
Tristan Vukcevic could see more opportunity despite playing just 16 minutes in his last start, where he finished with 10 points, two three-pointers, and one block.
Anthony Gill logged heavier minutes off the bench with 31 and contributed eight points, three rebounds, and one steal. Vukcevic could be worth a look in deeper leagues for managers needing a big man who can hit the occasional three, while Gill is more of a low-upside option who may help a bit in rebounds if his minutes stay elevated.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
New York Yankees left-hander
Carlos Rodon (elbow) threw 50 pitches in a live batting practice session on Sunday, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Rodon was forced to start the 2026 season on the 15-day injured list after having surgery in the offseason to remove a bone spur from his left elbow. However, he's already throwing off a mound against hitters, which means he might not be far off from a minor-league rehab assignment. If Rodon doesn't encounter any setbacks as he continues to ramp up, he could make his season debut for the Yankees in April. The three-time All-Star really struggled in his first year in the Bronx in 2023, but he's been much better the last two years, going 34-18 with a 3.50 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 398 strikeouts, and 130 walks in 370 1/3 innings over 65 starts in pinstripes. Rodon absolutely should be rostered in all fantasy leagues while he recovers, given his high-end upside for one of the best teams in baseball.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
March 30, 2026
New York Yankees right-hander
Gerrit Cole (elbow) is scheduled to throw one "up" of live batting practice in a couple of days, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Cole continues to trudge along in his recovery from Tommy John surgery that he had in March of last year. Ultimately, the Yankees are hoping that he can return to the team's starting rotation by late May or early June. Cole threw 2 2/3 innings during spring training before the team placed him on the 15-day injured list for the start of the regular season. The former American League Cy Young winner deserves to be stashed in all fantasy baseball leagues, but you'll need to be patient. Because of Cole's long layoff, workload restrictions are expected to be in place to help ease him back in. The former first overall pick in 2011 out of UCLA is a six-time All-Star, but he has only made 17 starts for the Yankees since the start of the 2024 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
March 30, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Keon Ellis will start Monday against Utah with
Jarrett Allen (knee),
Max Strus (foot),
Dean Wade (ankle), and
Jaylon Tyson (toe) all sidelined. Ellis has shown he can chip in steals with modest scoring when given extended minutes, including a recent start in which he produced 17 points and two steals across 37 minutes. He also added 10 points, two threes, two assists, and one steal in 25 minutes off the bench his last time out. Ellis looks like a reasonable short-term pickup in deeper leagues for anyone needing defensive stats.
--Brian DailisanSource: Cleveland Cavaliers
March 30, 2026
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore said at this week's owners' meetings that the team is holding extension talks with top wide receiver
Chris Olave. It looks like the Saints are serious about locking up Olave as young quarterback
Tyler Shough's top target for the foreseeable future. Last year, when playing with the rookie Shough, Olave caught 66 passes for 780 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games. Overall, the former first-round pass-catcher caught 100 passes for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns in 16 starts in his fourth year in the league. It was a nice bounce-back campaign for Olave in 2025 after he played in a career-low eight games due to injury in 2024. In his four years in the league, Olave has made a name for himself, catching 291 passes on 457 targets for 3,728 yards and 19 touchdowns in 55 games played. As Shough's top target again in 2026, Olave will be a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 in fantasy football leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: WAFB 9 - Jesse Brooks
March 30, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers guard
Craig Porter Jr. (groin) is available for Monday's game against Utah after missing seven games with a left groin strain. The 26-year-old logged limited minutes before the injury, averaging 3.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 14.8 minutes across his recent appearances, and he is unlikely to see enough run to matter in most fantasy formats. His return mainly adds depth behind
James Harden and
Dennis Schroder. Porter can remain on waiver wires, with
Sam Merrill and
Keon Ellis still ahead in the rotation.
--Brian DailisanSource: Danny Cunningham
March 30, 2026
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander
Cody Ponce (knee) injured his right knee while fielding a ground ball in his first outing of the 2026 season on Monday against the Colorado Rockies, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet. Ponce was able to get up and limp around, but he was ultimately carted from the field. The team announced that he has "right-knee discomfort." We won't know more about the severity of his knee injury until he undergoes tests. Hopefully, the 31-year-old can avoid a serious injury in his return to the big leagues. In his first two major-league seasons in 2020 and 2021 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Ponce struggled to a 5.86 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 48 strikeouts and 17 walks in 55 1/3 innings pitched over 20 appearances (five starts). He spent three years in Japan and one year in Korea before signing with Toronto in the offseason. Ponce only lasted 2 1/3 innings before getting hurt, allowing an earned run on one hit while walking one and striking out three.
UPDATE: Ponce will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.--Keith HernandezSource: Sportsnet - Blake Murphy
March 30, 2026
Utah Jazz guard
Elijah Harkless (hamstring) will not play Monday against Cleveland due to hamstring soreness, thinning an already depleted backcourt. With
Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and
Keyonte George (hamstring) also sidelined,
Kennedy Chandler could see more ballhandling duties after posting 11 points, three rebounds, and eight assists in 24 minutes last game.
Bez Mbeng may also pick up extra run after contributing five points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 17 minutes. Chandler is worth a look for managers needing assists in deeper leagues, while Mbeng is more of a wait-and-see option unless minutes climb.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
New York Giants running back
Cam Skattebo (ankle) was seen at Arizona's pro day last Friday, and he looked ready to go for the start of organized team activities next week, according to general manager Joe Schoen. "[He was] jogging around, running, jumping on ex-teammates' backs and stuff like that. I said, Will you stop?" Schoen said. "But he's declaring himself he's ready to go. So it'll be good to see him next week as well. We'll ease him back. Obviously, we don't play until September, but he's in good headspace, physically as well." The Giants aren't going to rush the 24-year-old back after having season-ending surgery to fix a dislocated ankle, but all signs point to him being a full-go for training camp and for the start of the 2026 regular season in early September. Durability could be an issue for the battering ram of an RB, but the former fourth-rounder has RB1 fantasy upside in what looks like it could be an explosive offense going forward under dual-threat QB Jaxon Dart. Skattebo had 410 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 101 carries in eight games in 2025, adding 24 catches for 207 yards and two more scores as a receiver.
--Keith HernandezSource: Giants.com - Dan Salomone
March 30, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (shoulder) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against Detroit and is expected to play through left shoulder soreness. The 25-year-old has averaged 18.8 points, 1.4 three-pointers, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in 27.5 minutes over his last five games and should continue handling significant usage with
Immanuel Quickley (foot) sidelined. Barrett also delivered 24 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals in 27 minutes Sunday.
Jamal Shead and
Scottie Barnes should continue sharing playmaking duties, but Barrett remains a must-start option for points and secondary assists.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
Brandon Ingram (heel) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Detroit due to ongoing right heel soreness after sitting out the previous contest. If he remains out,
Jamal Shead could continue starting after producing 12 points, two rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals in 23 minutes last game, giving him short-term value for assists and steals.
Ja'Kobe Walter added 11 points, three three-pointers, and six rebounds in 28 minutes, while
Gradey Dick chipped in 11 points off the bench.
Scottie Barnes would also remain a primary offensive hub if Ingram sits again.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
March 30, 2026
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen is "hopeful" that wide receiver
Malik Nabers (knee) will be "ready from the jump" for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season in September, according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. "Like I always say, we'll see," Schoen said. "As long as there's not a setback or whatever it may be, optimistic Week 1, he'll be ready. But again, you just never tell with these things and how they're going to react or if there's any setbacks. But he's in a good spot right now mentally and physically." Nabers actually has a chance to be good to go for Week 1 since he suffered his torn ACL in his right knee way back in Week 4 in 2025. Fantasy managers will have a better read on the former sixth overall pick's availability for the coming season once training camp gets underway in late July. Despite coming off a major knee injury, the 22-year-old has youth on his side and should continue to have high-end WR1 upside in fantasy with young QB
Jaxson Dart after he caught 127 passes for 1,475 yards and nine touchdowns in his first 19 NFL games.
--Keith HernandezSource: Giants.com - Dan Salomone
March 30, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard
Immanuel Quickley (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Detroit as he continues to manage right foot plantar fasciitis. His absence should keep second-year guard
Jamal Shead in the starting lineup after he averaged 11.7 points, 8.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals across 10 starts this season, making him a viable assists streamer in standard leagues.
Scottie Barnes should continue to see elevated playmaking duties, while
RJ Barrett (shoulder), if cleared, could also take on more usage. Quickley remains a hold in most formats, though fantasy managers in shallow playoff leagues may need healthier options.
--Brian DailisanSource: NBA Injury Report
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