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No Timetable for Chris Bell's Return from Knee Surgery
Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said that rookie wide receiver Chris Bell (knee) is without a timetable for his return to the field, per C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald. Bell is recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered in late November while playing his final collegiate season at the University of Louisville. Despite the injury, Miami bet on Bell's long-term upside by selecting him in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The 21-year-old may have been drafted higher without the injury concern, as he collected over 1,600 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns across 24 games over his final two seasons at Louisville. The Dolphins enter 2026 with plenty of opportunity in their wide receiver room, but it may be hard for Bell to break through as a rookie without a fully healthy training camp and preseason. Bell's dynasty upside remains high, but his redraft value for 2026 is questionable.
Source: Miami Herald - C. Isaiah Smalls II
Source: Miami Herald - C. Isaiah Smalls II
De'Von Achane Limited in OTAs Due to Recovery From Shoulder Injury
Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said that running back De'Von Achane (shoulder) will be held out of full team drills in OTAs as he recovers from a shoulder injury, per C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald. Achane missed the final game of the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury that Hafley said "had to get cleaned up" over the offseason. While it does not seem as though Achane is in danger of missing time in 2026, it's still noteworthy that the 24-year-old appears to have undergone shoulder surgery since the end of the 2025 campaign. Achane was one of the best running backs in fantasy football last year, recording 1,838 yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns on 305 touches across 16 games. He remains a high-end fantasy RB1 heading into 2026, but managers should monitor news on his recovery over the course of the summer months.
Source: Miami Herald - C. Isaiah Smalls II
Source: Miami Herald - C. Isaiah Smalls II
MarShawn Lloyd Participating in Packers OTAs
Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd is taking part in his team's OTAs, per Weston Hodkiewicz of Packers.com. The 25-year-old spent the entirety of the 2025 season on Injured Reserve due to hamstring and calf injuries, but he appears to be healthy and ready to go heading into 2026. Injuries have been a major issue for Lloyd since the Packers selected him in the third round of the NFL Draft, as he's played in just one game for the team over the first two seasons of his career. Still, he could be in line for a prominent role in Green Bay in 2026 with Packers RB1 Josh Jacobs currently embroiled in legal issues. Even if Jacobs ultimately avoids missed time, Lloyd could beat out fellow Packers back Chris Brooks for the team's primary backup role with a strong performance in training camp and a healthy preseason.
Source: Packers.com - Weston Hodkiewicz
Source: Packers.com - Weston Hodkiewicz
No Criminal Charges Filed Against Josh Jacobs
A statement released by the lawyers of Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs confirms that Jacobs has been released from custody and that "no criminal charges have been filed against him." Jacobs was arrested and booked into the Brown County Jail on Tuesday night on counts of battery, criminal damage of property, disorderly conduct, strangulation and suffocation, and intimidation of a victim. While Jacobs has been released from jail, this appears to be an ongoing situation that fantasy managers will need to monitor closely in the coming weeks and months. The 28-year-old has been the Packers' workhorse back over the last two seasons, collecting nearly 2,900 yards from scrimmage and 30 touchdowns across 32 games. If Jacobs were to face some sort of discipline from the NFL and miss time, Chris Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd profile as the current favorites to lead the Green Bay backfield.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Daniel Jones Present at OTA Practice on Wednesday
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) was seen taking part in OTA practice on Wednesday after missing nearly six months with an Achilles tendon tear that he suffered in Week 14 of last year against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. Jones reportedly did all individual drills. He will most likely remain limited for the rest of OTAs and probably for minicamp in June, but come training camp this summer, he could be closer to a full-go. Barring a setback, the former first-round signal-caller by the New York Giants out of Duke will have a shot to be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. We'll have a better idea of the 29-year-old's availability for the start of the 2026 regular season during training camp, but right now, things are looking good. Jones was in the midst of a career-best season in his first year in Indy before tearing his Achilles, and he finished with 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 13 starts for the Colts. But coming off a major Achilles injury, fantasy managers should be skeptical that he can repeat it in 2026. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 24 QB in single-year formats.
Source: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder
Source: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder
T.J. Hockenson's Dynasty Stock Continues to Trend Down
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson has been disappointing in recent years, and it appears that trend could continue in 2026. Hockenson had a modest 51 catches last season, resulting in just 438 yards and three touchdowns. He has been the TE26 or worse in each of his last two seasons, and he has just three touchdowns over his last 28 regular-season games dating back to 2023. Part of the reason for Hockenson's struggles could be a crowded receiver room of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, but more likely, poor quarterback play can be blamed. J.J. McCarthy played in just 10 games last year, and even when he was healthy, he had more interceptions than passing touchdowns. Meanwhile, the Vikings brought in quarterback competition in Kyler Murray, but his track record of supporting fantasy tight ends isn't great. Trey McBride was the TE10 in standard leagues with Murray healthy last year, and he jumped to TE1 once Murray went down with an injury. It seems like neither McCarthy nor Murray is capable of getting Hockenson back to his pre-2024 form, which consistently saw him rank among the top five fantasy tight ends. His track record is too strong to drop him in dynasty leagues, but he's certainly not startable anytime soon. He should be stashed on the end of the bench in most formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Jordan Addison a Clear Buy-Low Candidate Ahead of 2026?
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison had an underwhelming 2025 season. In addition to missing the first three games of the year due to a suspension, he turned in the worst statistics of his career as he caught just 42 passes for 610 yards and three touchdowns across 14 games. It was the first time in Addison's three-year career that he ranked lower than WR23 in PPR leagues. The frustrating 2025 season has prompted some managers to explore trading Addison in dynasty leagues. While we're not overly optimistic about a quarterback room featuring J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray, we do expect to see more consistent, quality quarterback reps from McCarthy and Murray than what we saw from Carson Wentz and Max Brosmer last year. Video from voluntary workouts shows that Murray, the projected starter, has quickly built a rapport with Addison, so perhaps that's a reason for optimism. Jefferson is still the alpha receiver here, but the 2023 and 2024 seasons showed that Jefferson and Addison can co-exist on the fantasy radar. Addison ranks as the WR30 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings, and he has sneaky value as a potential buy-low candidate in trades ahead of the 2026 season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cade Otton Continues to Offer Depth in Dynasty Leagues
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton is not a flashy name in fantasy football, but his consistency and starting role have allowed him to stay on the fantasy radar as a decent depth piece. Otton has caught 59 passes in each of his last two seasons, operating as the No. 1 tight end in this Baker Mayfield-led offense. His touchdown total dropped to one last year, and as a result, his fantasy finish slipped to TE22 overall. Still, he has been a top-26 fantasy tight end in each of his five NFL seasons, and he offers low-end TE1 appeal when the Bucs' receivers miss time due to injury. For example, in the four games where both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin Jr. were injured last year, Otton averaged 5.0 catches and 50.3 receiving yards. Evans departed in free agency this year, but the Bucs still have a crowded receiver room, so we can't project Otton for a top-20 finish. Still, he's an extremely solid depth option in all fantasy leagues, including dynasty formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jared Goff Continues to Have Dynasty Appeal at 31 Years Old
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff may be 31 years old, but he continues to offer a stable quarterback option for managers in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Goff has been a top-10 fantasy quarterback in each of his last four seasons, benefitting from a strong supporting cast that features Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta (back), and Jahmyr Gibbs. He had one of the best seasons of his career last year, amassing 4,564 passing yards, 34 passing touchdowns, and eight interceptions. One of the biggest factors for Goff going forward is the protection in front of him. The veteran took a career-high 38 sacks last year, and he's not mobile enough to evade defenders. Fortunately, the Lions solidified their offensive line with Cade Mays and Blake Miller, both projected to take on starting roles. With improved protection, a terrific arm, and a productive supporting cast, Goff should remain in the low-end QB1 or high-end QB2 conversation in dynasty leagues for several years to come.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
No Clear Path to Fantasy Relevance for Tez Johnson in Tampa Bay?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson has produced when given the opportunity, but he could face an uphill battle to earn playing time going forward. The Bucs have control of Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., and Jalen McMillan through at least 2027, leaving Johnson in the No. 4 role (at best) for several years to come. There were times in the past when the Buccaneers supported three fantasy-relevant receivers at once, but the passing offense took a step backward last year, so we're not as bullish about the unit's upside going forward. That continues to leave Johnson in more of a depth role, where his outlook is dependent on both the state of the offense and injuries to his teammates. As it stands, Johnson ranks as the WR105 in RotoBalller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Zach Ertz Could Still Contribute in Dynasty Leagues
Free agent tight end Zach Ertz remains unsigned as most teams around the league gather for organized offseason workouts, but he has gone on record that he intends to return for 2026. Ertz suffered a devastating ACL tear in a Week 14 loss to the Vikings, but he is determined not to have that be the final play of his career. The 35-year-old three-time Pro Bowler was playing well before the injury, on a 17-game pace of 69 catches for 698 yards after his first season in Washington ended with 654 yards and seven touchdowns. A nine-month recovery timeline would put Ertz in line to return to action for the start of the 2026 season, and depending on where he lands, he could still carve out a fantasy-relevant role as the NFL shifts to a new normal of having multiple tight ends on the field at once. At RotoBaller's dynasty TE44, he's a practically forgotten-about trade target who could add depth for contending managers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Dyami Brown Holds Little Dynasty Value in His Return to Washington
Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown signed a one-year deal this offseason to return to the team that drafted him in 2021. Brown's single season with Jacksonville in 2025 was an unproductive one, finishing the year with only 227 yards on 20 receptions, and even though the receiver room he rejoins in Washington doesn't boast the top-to-bottom target competition of the one he left in Duval, expectations remain low from a fantasy perspective, reflected by his standing as WR129 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty rankings. Veteran Terry McLaurin is all but locked in as the top option in new coordinator David Blough's offense, and free agent additions Chig Okonkwo and Rachaad White are expected to see a healthy dose of receiving work from their respective tight end and running back positions. 2026 third-round pick Antonio Williams projects to eventually earn a full-time role in the slot, leaving Brown in competition with Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane for additional targets in what has been one of the league's run-heaviest offenses since Dan Quinn took over as head coach. Having never topped 308 receiving yards or three total touchdowns in a season, Brown is not a player who needs to be rostered heading into 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Trevor Etienne Could Still Find Dynasty Relevance After Quiet Rookie Season
Carolina Panthers running back Trevor Etienne was a non-factor for fantasy after being selected in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the door remains at least partially open for him to claim a role in his second season. With the team's leading rusher from 2025, Rico Dowdle, signing a two-year deal with the Steelers, the lead back job has been turned back over to Chuba Hubbard, who did what he could to fight through injuries but ultimately disappointed in the first year of the four-year extension he signed in 2024. Behind him on the depth chart is 2024 second-round pick Jonathon Brooks, who was the first running back selected in his draft class but has become a giant question mark after tearing his ACL for the second time in 13 months as a rookie and missing the entirety of his sophomore campaign. With Hubbard one of the least efficient pass-catching backs in the league over the past two seasons, how much Brooks can provide as a receiver will prove to be the single biggest obstacle to Etienne finding work in 2026. Etienne was a capable receiving back in college, and if he can carve out any sort of third-down role with the Panthers, he at least has a chance to outplay expectations as RotoBaller's dynasty RB95.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Bam Knight's Dynasty Value Has Run Dry in Crowded Running Back Room
Arizona running back Bam Knight took advantage of a depleted Cardinals depth chart in 2025, finishing as the fantasy RB24 or better in five different weeks while leading the team with four rushing touchdowns. Knight signed a one-year deal to return to Arizona this offseason, but with an entirely revamped running back room in the desert, any meaningful contributions in 2026 will likely be made on special teams. James Conner and Trey Benson played in a combined seven games in 2025, and while both are expected to be healthy heading into the season, they themselves will be battling for the third and fourth spots on the Cardinals' newly stacked depth chart after the team signed Tyler Allgeier in free agency and spent the third pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on future bell cow Jeremiyah Love. With no realistic path to playing time, Knight has fallen to RB93 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings and is no longer a player worth rostering.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mac Jones and 49ers Agree to a Revised Contract
Quarterback Mac Jones and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a revised contract for 2026, adding a $300,000 roster bonus that will allow him to earn up to $5.8 million with incentives before reaching free agency in 2027. Following a 2024 season in Jacksonville in which he stepped in for an injured Trevor Lawrence and maintained fantasy relevance not just for himself but also for the team's pass catchers, he did the same for San Francisco in 2025. With 49ers starter Brock Purdy impacted by a significant turf toe injury, Jones started eight games, finishing as the QB15 or better in five of them while keeping some of San Francisco's fantasy juggernauts afloat. He returns to the 49ers on the reworked final year of the two-year pact he signed in 2025, and at Rotoballer's QB45, Jones remains one of the most capable backups in the league, and a player who should be rostered in every superflex dynasty league.
Source: Tom Pelissero
Source: Tom Pelissero
