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
read more...
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
read more...
May 7, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys' plan is for newly acquired wide receiver
George Pickens to play out his rookie deal in 2025, a source tells ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Cowboys swung a trade for Pickens and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday in exchange for a 2026 third-rounder and a 2027 fifth-rounder. The 24-year-old Pickens gives Dallas a big upgrade at the No. 2 receiver spot behind All-Pro
CeeDee Lamb. Although Pickens is going to have plenty of competition for targets from Lamb -- he would have had that in Pittsburgh as well alongside
DK Metcalf -- the move to Dallas should be overwhelmingly positive for his fantasy value in 2025. Pickens will now be working with quarterback
Dak Prescott in an offense that could be very pass-heavy when considering their mediocre backfield options. The former second-rounder has 2,841 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns in his three NFL seasons.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
May 7, 2025
The Tennessee Titans have re-signed defensive tackle James Lynch to a one-year deal, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Lynch, a Baylor product, was originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was a depth contributor with the Vikings for three seasons but missed his contract year due to a torn ACL. Lynch landed with the Titans for the 2024 season, during which he amassed 20 tackles, two sacks, and two passes defended. He hasn't started a game since 2022, but the Titans' decision to re-sign him indicates that they value him as a key piece of their defensive core.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
May
7,
2025
The
Philadelphia
Eagles
and
tight
end
Dallas
Goedert
are
finalizing
a
reworked
deal,
according
to
Jeff
McLane
of
The
Philadelphia
Enquirer.
Goedert
is
entering
his
final
season
under
contract,
and
the
Eagles
were
said
to
be
read more...
May
7,
2025
As
the
Pittsburgh
Steelers
continue
to
navigate
the
offseason,
trading
for
New
York
Jets
wide
receiver
Allen
Lazard
is
"in
play,"
according
to
Mike
Florio
of
Pro
Football
Talk.
As
Florio
notes,
the
move
likely
hinges
on
read more...
May 7, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars have released wide receiver
Gabe Davis, according to an announcement from the team. Davis appeared in 10 games (nine starts) last season, which was his first with the Jaguars. He converted 42 targets into just 20 catches, 239 yards, and two touchdowns. Each of these four marks represented career-lows as Davis struggled to match the level of production that he delivered during the four years with the Buffalo Bills. Still just 26 years old, Davis should find a new landing spot thanks to his previous experience as a solid No. 2 receiver in Buffalo. However, he is no longer a reliable fantasy football option, and he'll still have to compete to earn a roster spot somewhere this summer.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jaguars PR
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