May
7,
2025
Minnesota
Vikings
head
coach
Kevin
O'Connell
didn't
really
acknowledge
whether
former
first-round
quarterback
J.J.
McCarthy
(knee)
will
face
competition
for
the
starting
job
in
2025.
"J.J.
is
going
to
be
in
a
great
position
to
assume
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May 7, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks officially re-signed defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Hankins will return for his second season in Seattle after recording 30 tackles (15 solo), one sack, five tackles for loss and his first career interception in 17 games (eight starts). The 33-year-old former second-rounder (49th overall) by the New York Giants in 2013 out of Ohio State isn't on the fantasy radar in IDP fantasy leagues and will be competing for a starting spot at nose tackle this summer in training camp. Hankins had a career-high seven sacks back in his second season in the league in 2014. Since then, he hasn't had more than three sacks in a season with 18.5 total in his 169 games played (142 starts).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
May 7, 2025
The Houston Texans claimed linebacker Jackson Woodard off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Woodard was the ninth-ranked linebacker on Chad Reuter's undrafted free-agent rookie list. The 22-year-old had signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of UNLV before being waived this week. Woodard began his college career playing at Arkansas before transferring to UNLV in 2023. He was named a first-team All-Mountain West selection twice and was the league's Defensive Player of the Year in 2024. Woodard will now try to further impress the Texans' coaching staff in training camp this summer as he looks to earn a 53-man roster spot.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
May
7,
2025
Miami
Dolphins
wide
receiver
Tyreek
Hill
(wrist)
announced
on
social
media
that
he
had
a
second
surgery
on
his
wrist
that
"went
amazing,"
according
to
NFL
Network's
Tom
Pelissero.
Hill's
second
procedure
was
part
of
his
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May 7, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys have signed seventh-round rookie running back
Phil Mafah to a four-year, $4.31 million deal, per the team's transaction log. Mafah spent his entire college career at Clemson, garnering seven starts over his first three seasons before starting in all 14 games in 2024. He broke out last year, rushing for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns across 216 carries (5.2 YPC). The 22-year-old wasn't much of a receiver over his first two campaigns, but he caught 21 balls in each of his junior and senior seasons, though he did not score any TDs there. Like his fellow rookie rusher
Jaydon Blue, Mafah will have the opportunity to crack Dallas' backfield due to the lack of competition in front of him. This RB room will be one to watch throughout the months leading up to the NFL season.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May 7, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed undrafted free agent running back
Montrell Johnson Jr. to an undisclosed contract. Dylan Olive of Sports Illustrated reported the news. The former Florida Gator spent three seasons with the team in college after a rookie-year stint with the University of Louisiana. Johnson Jr. was better during his first three collegiate campaigns, rushing for at least 817 yards in each while lauding double-digit TD totals in two of them. However, his production ticked down in 2024 while operating as the lesser half of a timeshare with former teammate Jadan Baugh. The New Orleans native has good size and speed as a runner, but also a bevy of competent rushers ahead of him on the Eagles' depth chart.
--Alex CiullaSource: Dylan Olive
May 7, 2025
Per the team's transaction log, the Dallas Cowboys have signed fifth-round rookie running back
Jaydon Blue to a four-year, $4.62 million contract. The 21-year-old played second fiddle to teammate Quintrevion Wisner for the Texas Longhorns and is smaller in stature (5-foot-9) but has speed for days (4.38 40-yard dash). Blue has the odds stacked against him for playing time -- considering his draft capital -- but it isn't unheard of for late-round selections to make a splash in the league. Furthermore, the talent (or lack thereof) in front of him in
Miles Sanders and
Javonte Williams doesn't pose much of a threat in the way of competition. He'll undoubtedly have an opportunity to make his way to the field, but it won't be good for his prospects if he can't beat out the aforementioned veterans for playing time.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May
7,
2025
Tennessee
Titans
rookie
wide
receiver
Elic
Ayomanor
and
tight
end
Gunnar
Helm
were
both
fourth-round
selections
in
the
2025
NFL
Draft.
While
fourth-round
picks
are
not
guaranteed
to
make
an
impact
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May 7, 2025
According to Zac Jackson of The Athletic,
Kenny Pickett or
Joe Flacco could be traded this summer, depending on how things go with the Cleveland Browns quarterback competition during the offseason. Cleveland notably selected Oregon quarterback
Dillon Gabriel in Round 3 and Colorado quarterback
Shedeur Sanders in Round 5 of the 2025 NFL Draft. While
Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is not likely to be a factor in 2025, the additions of the rookies create a crowded position room. Jackson noted that Pickett's has $2.63 million that his "essentially" guaranteed by Cleveland, which could suggest Flacco is more likely to be dealt. The Browns are likely looking at picking a first-round quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft, so seeing what Gabriel and Sanders can do is a top priority rather than winning a few more games with one of the established veterans.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic
May 7, 2025
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam (Achilles), who suffered a torn Achilles last offseason, expects to be cleared in time to participate in training camp. The former fourth-round pick out of Eastern Washington by the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 joined the Colts in 2023 and led the team in sacks (9.5) right away. However, his major lower-body injury cost him the entire 2024 campaign. On the bright side, he will have nearly a full year to cover before getting back to action. The Colts ranked 25th in total sacks (36) a season ago, so his return to health could be a nice boost for new defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. He could also help take pressure off young pass rushers Kwity Paye and Laiatu Latu. Ebukam has tallied 281 tackles (176 solo), 33 sacks, 11 forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, one interception, and nine pass deflections across 113 career games.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Nate Atkins
May 7, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys released wide receiver
Seth Williams following the acquisition of former Pittsburgh Steelers wideout
George Pickens, according to NFL.com. The 25-year-old Williams was once a deep fantasy football sleeper coming out of Auburn. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos and spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars before joining the Dallas practice squad last season. Williams has appeared in two NFL games, catching one pass for 34 yards. Needless to say, his hopes of being a full-time member of an active roster are likely over.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
May 7, 2025
The Houston Texans re-signed defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, a source told ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime. Fatukasi will return to Houston after starting 11 games for the team in 2024 while helping bolster a Texans run defense that ranked ninth in fewest yards allowed (107) and eighth in yards per attempt (4.2). The 30-year-old former sixth-round pick (180th overall) by the New York Jets in 2018 out of Connecticut had only one sack in 2024 and 5.5 in his seven-year NFL career, so he's not on the IDP fantasy radar, but he led the Texans defense in run-stuff rate (4.8%) and was tied for third in run-stuff tackles (eight), according to NextGen Stats. Fatukasi dealt with injuries in his first season in Houston, playing in just 11 regular-season games while missing the final three games due to an ankle injury.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - DJ Bien-Aime
May 7, 2025
With the addition of wide receiver
George Pickens via trade on Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys pass-catcher
Jalen Tolbert will now operate as the team's No. 3 wideout in 2025 behind
CeeDee Lamb and Pickens. Tolbert could also face competition from
KaVontae Turpin for the role, but the 26-year-old should have the leg up for the WR3 job after a career year in 2024 in which he set career-highs in catches (49), targets (79), receiving yards (610) and touchdowns (seven) in 17 games (15 starts). Even in what should be a pass-happy Cowboys offense with quarterback
Dak Prescott returning from his hamstring injury, Tolbert just won't have enough volume to make him worthy starting on a weekly basis in most fantasy leagues. However, if one of Lamb or Pickens misses time with an injury, Tolbert will be an attractive waiver-wire pickup.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
May 7, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers are counting on wide receiver
Roman Wilson to take a Year 2 jump after trading
George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Wilson has looked like a different player this offseason than what he looked like in his injury-riddled rookie campaign in 2024. Pittsburgh selected the 23-year-old in the third round (84th overall) last year out of Michigan, but he played in just one game due to ankle and hamstring injuries and didn't record a single catch. In his final season with the Wolverines in college, Wilson produced 49 catches for 789 yards and 12 touchdowns. If he can get past the injuries that plagued him in his first NFL season, Wilson is fully expected to be the No. 2 wideout behind
DK Metcalf, albeit in a run-first offense that currently has
Mason Rudolph as the projected starting quarterback.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
May
7,
2025
The
Pittsburgh
Steelers
remain
in
contact
with
free-agent
quarterback
Aaron
Rodgers
and
are
hopeful
that
he
will
eventually
sign
with
them,
according
to
ESPN's
Jeremy
Fowler.
As
things
currently
stand,
Mason
Rudolph
is
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