May 16, 2026, 12:36 PM ET

With most teams' second phase of the offseason program starting in late May, veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. remains a free agent. The 30-year-old former Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro has been greeted with a cold market this offseason after catching 72 of his 99 targets for 727 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games (12 starts) for the Washington Commanders in 2025. He added 17 rushing attempts for 75 yards and one touchdown out of the backfield. It's not like Samuel was a complete dud last year; he actually was one of the Commanders' most consistent offensive weapons in a disappointing season. However, his physical style of play has taken its toll, and he's no longer a high-end, yards-after-the-catch receiver. He slowed down late in the season and averaged just 7.8 PPR points in the final five games. Samuel's dynasty stock has hit rock bottom as he remains unsigned, and there's no guarantee that his signing with a new team will suddenly boost his appeal in those formats. At this point in his career, he may become more of a low-volume, gadget-type player who is mostly valuable to a team as a kick returner on special teams.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 16, 2026, 12:26 PM ET

In another lost season for the Tennessee Titans in 2025, fourth-round rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor saw plenty of opportunities and finished as the team's second-leading receiver with 41 catches on his 89 targets for 515 yards and four touchdowns across 16 games (14 starts). The 22-year-old out of Stanford wasn't very efficient, though, with a catch rate of 46.1% and plenty of drops in an inconsistent offense led by rookie quarterback Cameron Ward. While Ayomanor's first year in the league has to be considered a success after he was drafted in the fourth round, he's unlikely to get as many chances to produce going forward as he did last season, considering Tennessee's offseason additions at the wideout position. The Titans added target hog Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency and drafted former Ohio State star pass-catcher Carnell Tate with the fourth overall pick. Veteran Calvin Ridley (leg) is still on the roster, and second-year tight end Gunnar Helm is also expected to have an expanded role in the passing game. Oh, and there's also fellow second-year receiver Chimere Dike to compete with. It's going to be difficult for Ayomanor to rise above his rookie production going forward in Tennessee. RotoBaller has him ranked just inside the top-100 dynasty WRs at No. 92.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 16, 2026, 12:16 PM ET

Indianapolis Colts second-year tight end Tyler Warren was very impressive in his first year in the NFL and finished as the TE6 in half-PPR scoring with 76 catches on his 112 targets for 817 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games played. The 23-year-old out of Penn State was the 14th overall pick in last year's draft, and he did not disappoint as the Colts finally appear to have found a long-term, high-end pass-catching option at the position. Most of Warren's production in 2025 came in the first half of the season, as he averaged 61.7 receiving yards in his first 10 NFL games before falling to 28.6 yards in his last seven games. It didn't help that starting quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) suffered a season-ending injury late in the year. With Jones expected to return in 2026 after signing a two-year extension, it cements Warren in as a top-five dynasty TE, especially since the Colts traded away receiver Michael Pittman Jr. to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 16, 2026, 12:07 PM ET

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is persevering through two torn ACLs in his knee and could have a path to being the Panthers' No. 2 back in 2026 behind Chuba Hubbard, making him an intriguing player to consider targeting in dynasty formats this offseason. The 22-year-old former second-round pick (46th overall) in 2024 out of the University of Texas -- he was the first RB taken that year -- has been fully cleared for the offseason program after missing the entire 2025 campaign in Carolina. Brooks only played in three games in his rookie campaign before re-tearing his right ACL, which at the time was considered potentially career-threatening. Before his knee issues, there was a lot to like about Brooks because of his elite burst, elusiveness, and strong pass-catching skills out of the backfield. It's unlikely that Brooks will ever be a featured back in the NFL, especially after his knee injuries, but if he can stay healthy going forward, there's plenty of reason to believe that he can win the No. 2 job in Carolina over the likes of AJ Dillon and Trevor Etienne now that Rico Dowdle is gone. Brooks should be considered a riser in dynasty/keeper formats, and he's currently ranked as RotoBaller's No. 36 back in those formats.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Pro Football Reference

May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM ET

Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier has had one of the most turbulent offseasons in recent memory from a dynasty valuation standpoint. After spending the past three seasons backing up Bijan Robinson in Atlanta, Allgeier hit free agency for the first time in his career with a chance to find a lead back role similar to the one he thrived in as a rookie. With the market not as high on him as some may have expected, his landing spot with Arizona was viewed as lukewarm at best, particularly with Trey Benson and James Conner both returning from injury, and the latter having specifically reworked his deal to stick with the team. As the dust settled, Allgeier again saw his dynasty value slowly creep up as the fit between him and new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett started to make more sense. With the Cardinals spending the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Jeremiyah Love, however, Allgeier saw his consensus dynasty ranking plummet from a high-end RB3 to the low-end RB4 range. With him bottoming out at RotoBaller's dynasty RB47, he again finds himself in a buy window. Even while playing behind arguably the best running back in the league, who has never missed a game in his professional career, Allgeier has had weekly finishes as the RB21 or better 11 times over the past three seasons. At worst, he will spend his time with the Cardinals as one of the most valuable insurance backs in the league, but he will not be without his own standalone value.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 16, 2026, 9:48 AM ET

Current Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown has become one of the most intriguing dynasty evaluations in the league, particularly in ongoing startup drafts. Brown's trade out of Philadelphia on or after June 1st is practically viewed as a foregone conclusion, and even his assumed landing spot with the New England Patriots is already baked into his current price. Brown is coming off two down years with the Eagles, and on the verge of turning 29, his knee issues were reportedly concerning enough to take several teams out of the market for his services. In New England, however, he will be tied to a 23-year-old MVP runner-up in Drake Maye and a Josh McDaniels-led offense that has been in search of a true pass-catching mismatch since the initial retirement of Rob Gronkowski. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR20, Brown still offers immense short-term upside, and for rebuilding managers looking to optimize value, the next strong selling window will likely come shortly after the trade becomes official. Even with the parties and landing spot essentially known, the compensation acquired by Philadelphia could provide an additional boost to Brown's dynasty value, particularly if it involves a first-round pick, as has been heavily rumored.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 16, 2026, 9:36 AM ET

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has been a frustrating fantasy performer over his first three years in the league. The 24-year-old Johnston has shown flashes of dominance, opening 2025 as the WR4 through the first month of the season before inconsistency, drops, and a crowded depth chart saw him drop to a WR49 pace the rest of the way. New Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel recently made headlines by comparing Johnston to legends like Julio Jones and Andre Johnson, but there's reason to believe he could at least partially back up his words with action. McDaniel has famously used pre-snap motion to create mismatches, and with Los Angeles adding game-breaking speed through both free agency and the draft, Johnston should find himself more commonly playing in space and given the opportunity to take advantage of the unique YAC-abilities that made him a first-round pick in 2023. At RotoBaller's dynasty WR61, Johnston is potentially underpriced as a key piece of what could soon become one of the league's most high-powered offensive units.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 16, 2026, 9:24 AM ET

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has finished as the RB2 and RB4 over the past two seasons, all while running mate David Montgomery continued to average more than 200 opportunities per year. With Montgomery traded to the Texans this offseason and replaced in free agency by downtrending former Chief Isiah Pacheco, expectations are sky high for Gibbs heading into his fourth season. Only Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and De'Von Achane have finished as top six fantasy running backs in each of the past two seasons, and with all three entering their age 24 seasons, team environment becomes one of the most weighted factors in determining the dynasty RB1. Both the Falcons and Dolphins are bringing in new coaching staffs for 2026, while the Lions approach year six under Dan Campbell, coming off four consecutive seasons with a top-five offensive finish. Gibbs should continue to see the most positive game scripts and scoring opportunities. In slotting him in at dynasty RB2, RotoBaller gives the slight edge to Robinson for his unique ability to gain hidden yardage in ways that few players in league history have been capable, but Gibbs is, and will continue to be, one of the most exciting young assets to build around, and is worthy of an early first-round selection, even in superflex startups.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 16, 2026, 9:13 AM ET

New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely has long been a popular dynasty breakout candidate, but while playing his first four seasons for John Harbaugh in Baltimore, he was never truly able to get out from under the shadow of three-time Pro Bowler Mark Andrews. In following Harbaugh from the Ravens to the Giants in the early stages of free agency, his head coach remains the same, but he should have every chance to finally claim the top spot on the depth chart. Second-year tight end Theo Johnson had built a healthy rapport with Jaxson Dart in their first season together, but with the $26 million guaranteed commitment given to Likely as part of his three-year, $40 million deal, the expectation is that he will be heavily involved in New York's new look offense. With Wan'Dale Robinson departing for Tennessee in free agency, Likely could realistically see the second-most targets on the team, with his raw volume potentially increasing should 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers miss any time at the start of the year as he continues to work his way back from the knee injury that ended his sophomore campaign. Likely is RotoBaller's dynasty TE15 and should finally be given a chance to live up to the hype that has followed him for years.--Patrick McGrath
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 4:58 PM ET

A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III recorded 47 receptions for 652 yards and two touchdowns on 60 targets. The 22-year-old's production took off down the stretch of the year, as he collected nearly half of his yardage total for the season over his final four games played. Heading into 2026, Burden III could be in line for an expanded role in Chicago following the team's offseason trade of veteran wideout D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills. He also appears to be in an excellent offensive situation in Chicago thanks to the emerging quarterback/play-caller combination of Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson. Burden III has already proven he can be an explosive player with the ball in his hands, so he could be poised for a full-scale breakout with more consistent target volume in his second season. Burden III's dynasty stock is soaring ahead of 2026.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 4:48 PM ET

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd has had a tough time getting his career off the ground since being drafted in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Thanks to myriad injury issues, Lloyd has been active for just one game over the past two seasons and has six career NFL carries. Heading into 2026, veteran back Josh Jacobs remains firmly atop the Packers' running back depth chart. However, the team lost top backup Emanuel Wilson to the Seattle Seahawks over the offseason and did not make any notable additions to the backfield in free agency or the draft. As a result, Lloyd appears to be competing with similarly unproven backs in Chris Brooks and Pierre Strong Jr. for the RB2 role in Green Bay. While Jacobs should dominate backfield snaps for the Packers, he's racked up nearly 650 touches over the past two seasons and has a fair bit of mileage on his legs as he enters his age-28 campaign. Should Lloyd win the backup job in Green Bay, he would immediately become one of the higher-end handcuff options in fantasy football. Despite his underwhelming NFL career to this point, Lloyd could be a solid buy-low target for fantasy managers heading into 2026.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 4:39 PM ET

Seattle Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson is entering his first season with the team in 2026 after spending the first three years of his career with the Green Bay Packers. Wilson has been productive in a backup role behind star Packers back Josh Jacobs, recording 1,145 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns over the past two seasons combined. At the time he signed with Seattle in free agency, Wilson looked to have a chance to lead the team's backfield while incumbent back Zach Charbonnet (knee) worked his way back from a torn ACL. While Wilson could still play a significant role in Seattle early on in 2026, his playing time looks a lot less certain following the Seahawks' selection of running back Jadarian Price with the 32nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Once Charbonnet returns from injury, Wilson could easily fall out of the backfield mix in Seattle altogether. RotoBaller ranks Wilson as the 67th-best running back for dynasty formats following the NFL Draft.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

A third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel played a limited role in his team's offense as a rookie. Across 17 games (three starts), the 23-year-old hauled in 26 receptions for 292 yards and two touchdowns on 35 targets. Noel's path to meaningful playing time out of the slot in Houston was largely blocked off by veteran wideout Christian Kirk, who departed the Texans in free agency for the San Francisco 49ers. However, Houston will likely be getting back wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) from the disastrous knee injury that cost him the entire 2025 season. With Nico Collins and Jayden Higgins entrenched on the outside, Noel could once again find himself on the outside looking in with the Texans in 2026. With Dell's uncertain health situation, Noel could work his way into a starting role as the team's WR3. Still, his playing time and production outlook remain murky after his underwhelming rookie year. RotoBaller currently ranks Noel as the 75th-best wide receiver for dynasty formats heading into 2026.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 4:18 PM ET

A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson collected 446 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 98 touches across 15 games as a rookie. The 21-year-old carved out a consistent role as a receiver out of the backfield, hauling in 33 receptions for 271 yards and two scores on 40 targets. Heading into 2026, Quinshon Judkins profiles as the clear lead back in Cleveland. However, the Browns did not make any notable additions to the backfield and let veteran back Jerome Ford walk in free agency. As a result, Sampson currently projects as the team's RB2 and should see the majority of the third and obvious passing-down snaps. He also carries value as a handcuff option behind Judkins, who is recovering from a dislocated ankle that ended his 2025 campaign. In dynasty formats, Sampson could be a worthy low-cost target for fantasy managers ahead of 2026.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller

May 15, 2026, 4:10 PM ET

After being released by the Atlanta Falcons in March, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins signed a two-year contract with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency. Cousins opened 2026 as the backup in Atlanta, but took over as the QB1 midseason and finished the year with 1,721 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and five interceptions across 10 games (eight starts). Long term, Cousins projects as the backup in Las Vegas following the team's selection of quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number one overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, Cousins could open 2026 as the starter should the Raiders choose to bring Mendoza along slowly. Still, Cousins averaged just 6.4 yards per pass attempt in 2025 and is joining a Raiders offense that has serious questions in its pass-catcher group outside of star tight end Brock Bowers. Cousins could have some short-term fantasy value in two-quarterback leagues, but his dynasty value is fading as he enters his age-38 season.--Will Brady
Source: RotoBaller