March 9, 2026
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (upper body) is out week-to-week. He sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's win over the Seattle Kraken. Sanderson will miss his first game of the season on Monday night versus the Vancouver Canucks. Nikolas Matinpalo (undisclosed) is set to fill the void in the lineup. With Sanderson sidelined, the Senators' blue line will lean more on Thomas Chabot, who will move to the first defensive pairing and the top power-play unit. Chabot collected two assists on Saturday and has tallied 27 points (six goals, 21 assists) in 47 games overall this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: Sportsnet
March 9, 2026
The Denver Broncos reached an agreement with running back
J.K. Dobbins (foot) on an undisclosed two-year deal on Monday to bring him back for another season, a source told Mike Klis of 9 News. Dobbins was on track for a career year in 2025 in his first year in Denver before suffering a season-ending foot injury that required surgery. The 27-year-old had 153 carries for 772 yards and four rushing touchdowns in 10 games while sharing touches with rookie second-rounder
RJ Harvey. Dobbins also caught 11 passes for 37 yards through the air. Denver certainly liked the production that Dobbins gave them when healthy last year, enough so that they want to run it back again with the injury-prone RB. The former second-rounder in 2020 by the Baltimore Ravens has never played a full season and has also never reached the 1,000-yard mark in five seasons. His return is bad news for Harvey, who was the RB1 for the Broncos after Dobbins' injury. Dobbins will be a risk/reward RB3/flex target in fantasy football drafts this fall. The injury risk will be high for a lot of fantasy managers, especially since Harvey could have a bigger role in Year 2.
--Keith HernandezSource: 9 News - Mike Klis
March 9, 2026
NBA reporter Marc Stein reports that Brooklyn Nets guard
Egor Demin (foot) will miss the rest of the season due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, a condition he's been dealing with most of this campaign. The Nets are being cautious with the 20-year-old rookie guard in hopes that he is fully recovered and ready to go for next season. Through 52 appearances this year, he posted averages of 10.3 points, 3.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers across 25.2 minutes per game. With Demin unavailable,
Nolan Traore,
Terance Mann, and
Ziaire Williams could take on heavier workloads for the forseeable future.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Marc Stein
March 9, 2026
San Francisco Giants first base prospect
Bryce Eldridge has been in camp hoping to be a part of the team's Opening Day roster, but the Giants' top-ranked prospect could very well end up starting the year at Triple-A Sacramento. Giants manager Tony Vitello stated Monday that development is the most important thing for the 6-foot-7 slugger, and when asked if Eldridge would develop in San Francisco or Sacramento, the Giants' skipper said, "maybe see where it goes the last couple weeks of spring training." The former first-round draft pick made his big league debut in 2025, and while there is big-time power in his bat, there is a lot of swing-and-miss as well, registering a 30.8 percent K% in 66 games at Triple-A last year. So far this spring, the left-handed hitter has a 32.3 percent K% in 31 plate appearances, so perhaps the Giants want to see some improvement there before making him their designated hitter for the 2026 season. The 21-year-old is going undrafted in most fantasy leagues, but for power-needy managers, Eldridge is worth keeping an eye on as he could provide some pop despite the contact issues.
--Jarod RuppSource: Susan Slusser
March 9, 2026
Boston Red Sox first baseman
Triston Casas (knee) has stated that he will not participate in any Grapefruit League action. The 6-foot-4 slugger had previously indicated that he'd hoped to get some games in before the regular season begins, but this appears to push back his timeline somewhat. The former first-round draft pick is working his way back from patellar tendon surgery on his left knee, but has yet to work on baserunning and sliding as part of the rehab process. Once the left-handed hitter is ready to return to the Red Sox lineup, his powerful bat should have some fantasy appeal, having belted 24 home runs back in 2023 when he logged 132 games, so it's worth keeping an eye on his progress.
--Jarod RuppSource: Tim Healey
March 9, 2026
Former featherweight champion Max Holloway suffered a unanimous decision loss to former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 326 on Saturday. Holloway got dominated in this fight as Oliveira took him down at will and controlled him for most of the fight. Even when the fight was on the feet, Oliveira was getting the better of the exchanges. In 25 minutes of action, Holloway got taken down five times and landed only 26 significant strikes. With the loss, Holloway dropped to 23-9 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 9, 2026
Future Hall of Fame wide receiver
Mike Evans has agreed to terms on an undisclosed three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Evans' 13th year in the NFL will be his first away from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 32-year-old veteran opened his career with 11 straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons before suffering hamstring and collarbone injuries in 2025 that limited him to a career-low eight starts. Evans caught 30 of his 62 targets last year for 368 yards and three touchdowns. The six-time Pro Bowler will now be seeking a second Super Bowl ring in the Bay Area as the Niners' clear No. 1 target for quarterback Blake Purdy. Injuries are a bigger issue for the aging wideout, but if healthy, Evans could have a WR1 ceiling again in fantasy football in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense.
UPDATE: Evans' deal is worth up to $60.4 million.--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
March 9, 2026
Texas Rangers outfielder
Evan Carter is looking competent enough against left-handed pitching so far in spring training that he could earn at-bats against southpaws early in the season, according to manager Skip Schumaker. The left-handed hitter is 5-for-60 (.083) against LHP so far in the big leagues, so we'll see if Schumaker stays true to his word. The former second-round draft pick is looking to log a full season after tallying just 63 games last year and 45 games in 2024 due to various injuries. The 23-year-old has a ton of speed that should give him some fantasy intrigue even in a platoon situation, as he stole 14 bags in his limited action last year and has already proclaimed a personal goal of 30 steals in 2026. The 6-foot-2 slugger has a pair of home runs and one steal so far in eight Cactus League games. If he can stay healthy while gaining some additional at-bats versus LHP, Carter could be a value pick at the end of drafts, currently with an ADP of 318, while RotoBaller ranks him at 303 overall.
--Jarod RuppSource: Evan Grant
March 9, 2026
Charles Oliveira became the new BMF champion by defeating the former featherweight champion Max Holloway via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 326 on Saturday. Although it wasn't the most entertaining fight, Oliveira dominated Holloway for most of the fight by landing takedowns at will and by controlling him on the ground. In 25 minutes of action, Oliveira landed five takedowns and 50 significant strikes. With the win, Oliveira improved to 37-11 with one NC as a pro and is now 25-11 with one NC in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 9, 2026
Caio Borralho got back in the win column by defeating former two-division ONE championship king Reinier de Ridder via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 326 on Saturday. On the feet, Borralho outworked de Ridder and looked to be consistently landing the harder punches. On the ground, Borralho defended de Ridder's takedown attempts and showed that he wasn't afraid of de Ridder's ground game. In 15 minutes of action, Borralho landed a takedown and 57 significant strikes. After the win, Borralho called out former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis, who hasn't competed since losing his title to Khamzat Chimaev.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 9, 2026
Former New York Giants star wide receiver
Wan'Dale Robinson is signing an undisclosed deal with the Tennessee Titans on Monday, sources told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Robinson will reunite with former Giants head coach Brian Daboll, who is now the offensive coordinator in Tennessee. The 25-year-old former second-rounder in 2022 out of Kentucky has back-to-back seasons of 90-plus catches in New York, and he reached the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career in 2025, catching 92 of 140 targets for 1,104 yards and a career-high four touchdowns in 16 games. Robinson should have a pretty high PPR floor as he reunites with Daboll, but he'll also be working with young quarterback
Cameron Ward in an offense that has two other rising young wideouts in
Elic Ayomanor and
Chimere Dike, not to mention second-year tight end
Gunnar Helm. Robinson should see plenty of volume, although his ceiling in 2026 and beyond will be determined by whether Ward can take the next step in his development.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
March 9, 2026
Former two-division ONE Championship titleholder Reinier de Ridder suffered a unanimous-decision loss to Caio Borralho in the co-main event of UFC 326 on Saturday. The fight was mostly on the feet, and in that department, Borralho dominated de Ridder by landing cleaner and more damaging shots, while de Ridder had trouble taking Borralho down. In 15 minutes of action, de Ridder landed two takedowns and 55 significant strikes. With the loss, de Ridder dropped to 4-2 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 9, 2026
Detroit Tigers infield prospect
Kevin McGonigle survived the latest rounds of big-league roster cuts on Monday, meaning he's still in contention to break camp with the Tigers with the regular season just a little over two weeks away. The Tigers' top-ranked prospect has shown well in spring training, going 6-for-17 (.353), including two doubles and a triple in nine Grapefruit League contests. He even went 3-for-3 with a walk and a home run off veteran pitcher
Luis Severino in a WBC exhibition game against the Dominican Republic. MLB's No. 2 prospect overall seems to be ready for big league competition, however, he's yet to play a single game at Triple-A, so there is still a chance the Tigers could send him there to begin the year in order to make sure he's fully prepared to make the jump to the major leagues. Either way, expect the left-handed slugger to be fantasy relevant in 2026, whether it is on Opening Day or later in the year. Fantasy managers who have yet to draft should keep an eye on the remaining roster cuts, as he could be a value pick around his ADP of 311 if he begins the year in Detroit.
--Jarod RuppSource: Evan Petzold
March 9, 2026
UFC veteran Rob Font suffered a unanimous decision loss to Raul Rosas Jr. on the main card of UFC 326 on Saturday. Font had some success with his striking early on, but once Rosas Jr. started landing takedowns on Font, Rosas Jr. maintained control on the ground while Font was unable to escape. It should also be noted that across three rounds, Font got taken down 16 times. In 15 minutes of action, Font landed 10 significant strikes. With the loss, Font dropped to 22-10 as a pro and is now 12-9 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 9, 2026
UFC prospect Raul Rosas Jr. extended his win streak by defeating UFC veteran Rob Font via unanimous decision on the main card of UFC 326 on Saturday. It was a dominant performance by Rosas Jr., who used his wrestling control to shut down Font; however, he seemed uninterested in trying to land any damage. In 15 minutes of action, Rosas Jr. landed 16 takedowns and eight significant strikes. This is the biggest win of Rosas Jr.'s career, who extended his win streak to five. With the win, Rosas Jr. improved to 12-1 as a pro and is now 6-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 9, 2026
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect
Max Clark was reassigned to minor league camp on Monday. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect participated in his first big league camp this year, but went just 2-for-18 (.111) during his time there. It's not clear which level he'll begin the season at, but if successful, the left-handed slugger could debut in Detroit later this year. The former third-overall draft pick finished the 2025 campaign at Double-A, slashing .251/.360/.439 with seven home runs and seven steals in 43 games. Notably, MLB's No. 10 prospect walked (14.2 percent) nearly as much as he struck out (16.7 percent), showing that he was not overmatched at that level. With no major league debut imminent, Clark isn't draftable in most fantasy leagues, but with the potential to be a multi-category contributor later in the year, fantasy managers should keep an eye on the 21-year-old's progress once the season gets underway.
--Jarod RuppSource: Evan Petzold
March 9, 2026
The New Orleans Saints are signing former Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $52 million deal on Monday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. It's a major addition for the Saints' offense, as Etienne had over 1,000 rushing yards in 2025 and contributes in both the run and pass game. The addition of the former Clemson star is a sign that the Saints could be releasing veteran
Alvin Kamara this week after he ended last season with a knee injury. New Orleans also has
Kendre Miller (knee) and
Devin Neal (hamstring) at RB on the roster, but Etienne will be the clear lead back going into next season. The 27-year-old has gone over 1,000 rushing yards in three of the last four seasons and will join a New Orleans offense that was scrappy with rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough running things to close out the year. Etienne's speed and three-down skill set will give him clear RB1 upside in 2026 in the Big Easy.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
March 9, 2026
UFC veteran Michael Johnson suffered a second-round knockout loss to Drew Dober on the main card of UFC 326 on Saturday. Although both men had success with their striking in the opening round, Johnson outlanded Dober and was the faster fighter. The finishing sequence came in the second round when Dober landed a left hand, then came right back with another one that knocked Johnson out. In 6:53 of action, Johnson landed 27 significant strikes. With the loss, Johnson dropped to 16-16 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 9, 2026
Drew Dober extended his lightweight knockout record in the leading promotion on the main card of UFC 326, finishing UFC veteran Michael Johnson via second-round knockout. The opening round went to Johnson, who was faster and landed 18 significant strikes compared to Dober, who landed 10. The fight concluded in the second round after Dober landed a thunderous left hand that knocked Johnson out. In 6:53 of action, Dober landed 22 significant strikes. With the win, Dober improved to 15-11 with one NC in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
March 9, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms on a two-year, $12.25 million deal with former Atlanta Falcons running back
Tyler Allgeier on Monday, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Allgeier had a career-low 514 rushing yards on 143 rushing attempts in 2025 in his final year in Atlanta, but he still managed to score a career-high eight rushing touchdowns. The 25-year-old added 14 receptions for 96 additional yards as the backup to superstar back
Bijan Robinson. The former fifth-rounder in 2022 out of BYU will now head to the desert to give the Cardinals more backfield depth with both
James Conner (foot) and
Trey Benson (knee) coming off season-ending injuries a year ago. It's not the best landing spot for fantasy football purposes for Allgeier, but he should at least be a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex option while being paired with Conner in a rebuilding Cardinals offense. The addition of Allgeier is certainly bad news for Benson's dynasty stock.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
March 9, 2026
The Tennessee Titans agreed on an undisclosed two-year deal with free-agent quarterback
Mitchell Trubisky on Monday, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Trubisky will head to Nashville, where he'll be the top backup to young signal-caller
Cameron Ward, who is heading into just his second NFL season in 2026. The 31-year-old veteran spent the last two years with the Buffalo Bills as
Josh Allen's backup, going 44-for-61 passing for 492 yards, six touchdowns, and no interceptions in 13 appearances (no starts). The former second overall pick by the Chicago Bears in 2017 out of North Carolina has completed just 64.4% of his career pass attempts for 13,028 yards, 78 touchdowns, and 48 interceptions in nine NFL seasons. With Trubisky now in town as QB insurance, the Titans are expected to move on from
Will Levis (shoulder).
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
March 9, 2026
Free-agent tight end
Austin Hooper is signing a one-year, $3.25 million deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Hooper was originally drafted by Atlanta in the third round in 2016 out of Stanford. The 31-year-old veteran spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Falcons and was a Pro Bowler with them in 2018 and 2019. He then bounced around with the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, and New England Patriots. Hooper hasn't been as productive as he was in his final two seasons in Atlanta, and in his return, he'll be a backup to TE
Kyle Pitts Sr. In 16 regular-season games (six starts) for the Patriots last year, Hooper had just 21 catches for 263 yards and two touchdowns. Unless Pitts is traded or injured in 2026, Hooper won't be on the fantasy radar in redraft leagues this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 9, 2026
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Kenneth Gainwell is signing a two-year, $14 million deal that includes $10 million guaranteed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Gainwell was the Steelers' MVP last year, totaling 1,023 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns as a dual-threat RB. The 26-year-old was a perfect fit for the Steelers' checkdown offense last year, as he ran for 537 yards and a career-high five touchdowns on 114 carries, adding a career-best 73 receptions for 486 yards and three more TDs on 85 targets in 17 regular-season games. In Tampa, the former fifth-rounder in 2021 out of Memphis will serve as a change-of-pace option behind starter
Bucky Irving, effectively replacing
Rachaad White in the team's backfield. Gainwell's fantasy needle is pointing up, although his 73-catch season in 2025 will probably end up being an outlier.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
March 9, 2026
The New York Giants are signing former Baltimore Ravens tight end
Isaiah Likely to a three-year, $40 million deal on Monday with a maximum value of $47.5 million, multiple sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. The deal makes Likely the third-highest paid tight end in the NFL and will pair him with young quarterback
Jaxson Dart and receiver
Malik Nabers. The 25-year-old will finally get out of the shadow of veteran
Mark Andrews in Baltimore. The move to the Big Apple will make Likely a popular sleeper pick in 2026 fantasy football drafts with clear TE1 upside, although the Giants still have a very capable pass-catching TE in
Theo Johnson. The money the Giants are giving Likely suggests he'll be the primary TE1 in New York next year, giving him the most fantasy upside he's had yet in his career. A foot injury caused Likely to get a late start in 2025, and he never recovered, finishing with a career-low 307 yards and only one touchdown on 27 catches through 14 games.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
March 9, 2026
The Miami Dolphins are signing former Green Bay Packers quarterback
Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million deal with $45 million fully guaranteed on Monday, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Miami was always the obvious landing spot for Willis, who will reunite with head coach Jeff Hafley and general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan from their time in Green Bay. The Dolphins are releasing
Tua Tagovailoa, paving the way for Willis to take over starting QB duties for the Dolphins in 2026. The 26-year-old former third-rounder of the Tennessee Titans in 2022 out of Liberty appeared in 11 games (three starts) for Green Bay the last two years and was impressive, completing 78.7% of his pass attempts for 976 yards, six touchdowns, and no interceptions. He added 262 rushing yards and three rushing TDs. Willis' dual-threat abilities will make him an intriguing QB2 dart throw with plenty of upside, although the Dolphins will need to add some playmakers at receiver to help him out.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
March 9, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing tight end
Cade Otton to an undisclosed deal on Monday, sources told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Otton will return to Tampa for a fifth season after catching 207 of his 300 targets for 2,018 yards and 11 touchdowns in 63 games (58 starts) in his first four years in the NFL. The 26-year-old former fourth-round selection in 2022 out of Washington tied his career-high with 59 receptions in 2025 for 572 yards, but he found the end zone just once in 16 starts. He hasn't been much more than a matchup-based TE2 streamer for fantasy football purposes, although Otton could see a boost in targets from quarterback
Baker Mayfield if veteran receiver
Mike Evans leaves in free agency this offseason. Still, Otton's TE25 finish in half-PPR scoring last year doesn't exactly give much hope for the future when the Bucs were decimated by injuries at WR in 2025.
UPDATE: Otton is receiving a three-year deal from Tampa.--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
March 9, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are acquiring wide receiver
Michael Pittman Jr. from the Indianapolis Colts on Monday in exchange for a late-round pick, according to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. The Colts deemed Pittman expendable after re-signing
Alec Pierce to a four-year deal on Monday. The 28-year-old former second-round pick in 2020 out of USC took another step back in 2025 in his sixth year in the NFL with an 80-784-7 line on 111 targets over 17 games played. Pittman does have two 1,000-yard seasons in his career, but expecting a third in 2026 in Pittsburgh probably isn't wise for fantasy managers, especially when considering the unknown quarterback situation in the Steel City. It's the second straight year Pittsburgh has traded for a wideout -- last year, they landed
DK Metcalf from Seattle. In his new digs, Pittman will most likely operate as the WR2 behind Metcalf.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
March 9, 2026
Free-agent veteran wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus is signing an undisclosed deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, sources told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Zaccheaus went undrafted out of Virginia before latching on with the Falcons in 2019. The 28-year-old spent the first four years of his NFL career in Atlanta, catching 94 passes for 1,328 yards and eight touchdowns on 151 targets in 55 games (23 starts). Zaccheaus will now return to the Falcons after catching 39 of his 65 targets for 313 yards and two touchdowns in 16 regular-season games (five starts) in 2025 in his lone season with the Chicago Bears. With
Darnell Mooney not expected to return, Zaccheaus could have the opportunity to serve as the team's No. 2 wideout behind
Drake London, depending on what other additions the team makes at the position in free agency and the draft. At best, though, Zaccheaus will most likely be a low-upside WR4/flex in deeper fantasy football leagues in his return to Atlanta.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
March 9, 2026
Former Seattle Seahawks running back
Kenneth Walker III is signing a three-year, $45 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday, sources told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. It's about the best possible landing spot for Walker, who was named Super Bowl LX MVP last month. The Chiefs were in desperate need of backfield help with both
Isiah Pacheco and
Kareem Hunt hitting free agency this week. The 25-year-old Walker will help stabilize KC's backfield as they look to get back to the postseason in 2026. Walker had 1,027 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns on 221 carries in 17 regular-season starts last year, adding 31 receptions for 282 yards through the air. Seattle paired Walker with
Zach Charbonnet (knee) to keep him healthy for a full season for the first time in his career. Walker added 313 rushing yards and four TDs in three postseason games to raise his price in free agency even more. Now in KC, Walker will have plenty of upside as a high-end RB2/low-end RB1 in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
March 9, 2026
Seattle Mariners shortstop
J.P. Crawford (shoulder) is back in the Cactus League lineup on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, as expected, after a brief hiatus this spring due to shoulder pain, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Crawford is at shortstop and is batting fifth for the M's. He said he has played through worse during the regular season, but since it's spring training, the team decided to have him rest his shoulder. Barring a setback, Crawford should be just fine for the start of the 2026 regular season in late March. Monday's game is Crawford's first start at shortstop since Feb. 20. The 31-year-old former 16th overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2013 hit .265/.352/.370 with a .722 OPS, 12 home runs, 58 RBI, 69 runs scored, and a career-high eight steals in 157 games last year in his ninth year in the league. With limited power and speed -- he has only reached double-digit homers twice in his career and has never stolen double-digit bases -- Crawford has limited fantasy upside. He's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 39 fantasy shortstop.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Seattle Times - Ryan Divish
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