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Patrick Mahomes Expected to Participate in OTAs
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee) is on track to participate in the team's first voluntary offseason practices, as reported by ESPN's Nate Taylor. Less than five months after tearing his ACL and LCL in a Week 15 loss to the Chargers, head coach Andy Reid told reporters on Saturday that Mahomes is on track to participate with his teammates, even if in a limited capacity. Kansas City's first three OTA sessions are scheduled for May 26-28, and Mahomes' expected participation is a great sign for his availability for the 2026 season opener. Mahomes is RotoBaller's QB13 ahead of his 10th year in the NFL, and his status to begin the season will affect the fantasy values of Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce, Kenneth Walker III, and the rest of the Chiefs' offense, so his level of participation is worth monitoring when the team gathers at the end of the month.
Source: Nate Taylor - ESPN
Source: Nate Taylor - ESPN
Greg Dulcich Carries Breakout Potential into 2026
Across 10 games in 2025, Miami Dolphins tight end Greg Dulcich recorded 26 receptions for 335 yards and a touchdown on 33 targets. While the 26-year-old's numbers don't necessarily jump off the page, Dulcich finished the season strong by recording 11 catches for 135 yards and a score on 13 targets over his final three contests. Entering 2026, Dulcich currently sits atop the Dolphins' tight end depth chart and is reportedly a key piece of the team's offensive plans. Miami used third and fifth-round picks on tight ends Will Kacmarek and Seydou Traore in the 2026 NFL Draft, so there will be competition behind Dulcich. Injuries are also a red flag in Dulcich's profile, as he's played in just 31 games across four NFL seasons and has dealt with recurring hamstring issues. Still, Dulcich is well-positioned for a potential breakout year in a Dolphins offense that is desperate for quality pass-catchers after trading away star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle earlier this offseason. In deeper dynasty formats, Dulcich could be a tight end to target heading into 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kaelon Black Well-Positioned for Dynasty Success Following NFL Draft
After recording 1,040 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 186 carries across 16 games for the University of Indiana in 2025, running back Kaelon Black was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Black's path to immediate playing time is blocked off by all-world 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who has led the NFL in touches in two out of the last three seasons. However, McCaffrey has also played seven games or fewer in three out of his last five campaigns. Black likely enters his rookie season in a battle with Jordan James and Isaac Guerendo for the RB2 role in San Francisco. Both James and Guerendo offer some upside, but neither has proven worthy of a consistent role at the NFL level. If Black emerges as the 49ers' lead backup in training camp, his upside as a handcuff option would be through the roof. Additionally, with McCaffrey entering his age-30 season, Black could be a key part of San Francisco's future at the running back position. His dynasty stock is rising following the NFL Draft.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Can J'Mari Taylor Break Through Crowded Running Back Depth Chart in Jacksonville?
After recording over 1,300 yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns across 265 touches as a senior at the University of Virginia in 2025, running back J'Mari Taylor did not hear his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, Taylor landed a free agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, giving him a chance to earn an NFL roster spot. Jacksonville also enters 2026 without a proven RB1 on the roster after running back Travis Etienne Jr. departed the team in free agency. Still, Taylor currently sits at the bottom of a crowded running back depth chart in Jacksonville. Second-year backs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen Jr. both played roles for the team as rookies in 2025, and the Jags signed former Washington Commanders back Chris Rodriguez Jr. in free agency. Even Jacksonville's current RB4, DeeJay Dallas, has been a quality special teamer throughout his NFL career to this point. As a result, Taylor may have a difficult time catching on with the Jaguars. His dynasty value is likely limited to the very deepest of league formats following the NFL Draft.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Eli Raridon's Dynasty Stock Rising Following NFL Draft
After recording 32 receptions for 482 yards and zero touchdowns across 12 games as a senior at Notre Dame in 2025, tight end Eli Raridon was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Raridon is considered a developmental prospect as a receiver but offers three-down potential and graded out as a solid athlete relative to his position at this year's Draft Combine. The Patriots have veteran Hunter Henry firmly atop their tight end depth chart, which could limit Raridon's fantasy upside as a rookie. However, Raridon should be the favorite to earn the TE2 role in New England. With Henry entering his age-32 season in 2026, Raridon could emerge as the tight end of the future for the Patriots if he holds his own in his first NFL season. Raridon is unquestionably a tight end name worth monitoring for dynasty managers heading into 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Michael Trigg Facing Uphill Battle for a Roster Spot in Dallas
After recording 50 receptions for 694 yards and six touchdowns across 11 games as a fifth-year senior at Baylor in 2025, tight end Michael Trigg did not hear his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft. Trigg signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys, so he'll have a chance to earn an NFL roster spot this spring/summer. However, Dallas has one of the deeper tight end rooms in the league, with Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker, and Brevyn Spann-Ford all likely assured of roster spots. Trigg's 84 3/8 wingspan set the all-time record for tight ends at the 2026 Draft Combine, so his measurables offer some intriguing upside. Still, Trigg faces an uphill battle for a roster spot in Dallas and only carries dynasty appeal in the very deepest of league formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Matthew Hibner the Tight End of the Future in Baltimore?
The Baltimore Ravens made an aggressive move in the fourth round of the 2026 Draft, trading up to acquire SMU tight end Matthew Hibner. Across 13 games as a fifth-year senior in 2025, Hibner hauled in 31 receptions for 436 yards and four touchdowns. The Ravens have veteran tight end Mark Andrews firmly atop their depth chart, and they also signed tight end Durham Smythe in free agency. However, Baltimore lost key depth at the position over the offseason, with Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar both departing the team in free agency. Along with Ravens' fifth-round selection Josh Cuevas, Hibner should have a chance to play a prominent role alongside Andrews as a rookie. Andrews is also entering his age-31 season in 2026, so Hibner could emerge as Baltimore's tight end of the future with a solid rookie campaign. In dynasty leagues, Hibner is a name for managers to monitor.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Seth McGowan Likely to be RB3 to Begin his Rookie Season
The Indianapolis Colts added depth for their running back room by taking former Kentucky RB Seth McGowan in the seventh round (No. 237 overall) of this year's NFL draft. The 24-year-old comes with plenty of off-the-field questions and maturity issues, as he was dismissed from Oklahoma's program after he was arrested in 2021. The 5-foot-11, 211-pounder spent a year at New Mexico State before finishing his collegiate career with Kentucky in 2025, where he had 165 carries for 725 yards and a career-high 12 rushing touchdowns in 11 games. He also added 19 catches for 126 yards as a receiver. McGowan is going to need to put his character concerns in the past if he wants to stick around in the NFL as a power back out of the backfield. Going into his first season in the NFL in 2026, McGowan figures to compete with DJ Giddens and Ulysses Bentley for playing time in Indy's backfield behind Pro Bowl starter Jonathan Taylor. McGowan has plenty to prove before fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues use a roster spot on him.
Source: Sports Reference
Source: Sports Reference
Caleb Douglas a Low-Upside Dynasty Stash Competing for a Role in Miami
The Miami Dolphins drafted former Texas Tech wide receiver Caleb Douglas in the third round (75th overall) of this year's NFL draft as they looked to restock the cupboard with their WR room following the offseason departures of Tyreek Hill (knee) and Jaylen Waddle. The 22-year-old Douglas spent two years at the University of Florida before finishing off his collegiate career in 2024 and 2025 at Texas Tech, where he combined for 1,723 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns on 114 catches over the last two years. Douglas might have been a reach for the receiver-needy Dolphins, who also took Chris Bell later in the third round. The 6-foot-4, 206-pounder didn't do much with the Gators in his first two years at college, and given his combination of size and speed (4.39-second 40-yard dash), his production in college was a bit underwhelming. The good news is that he has soft competition in Miami in Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, and Tutu Atwell. Still, it might not amount to much in 2026 in an offense that will run through running back De'Von Achane. Douglas' long-term fantasy profile will depend on his connection with new quarterback Malik Willis, but his ceiling could be as a touchdown-dependent, WR4/flex as a big-bodied red-zone threat.
Source: Sports Reference
Source: Sports Reference
Giants "Comfortable" With Francis Mauigoa's Back
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said the team is "comfortable" with former University of Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa's back, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. "Right now, he's fine," Schoen said. The Giants didn't have the same concerns about Mauigoa's back that other teams reportedly did leading into this year's NFL draft, which is why they took him 10th overall in the first round. A herniated disc was discovered in his back at the scouting combine in February that some teams believed would require surgery. The Giants are aware that surgery could eventually be necessary, but they don't think it's a certainty. If Mauigoa's back bothers him in 2026 during his rookie season in the NFL, he could get surgery next offseason. The 20-year-old stands at 6-foot-6 and 329 pounds, and as long as his back doesn't deteriorate, he could be New York's starting right tackle for years to come. If not for his back injury, Mauigoa could have been in consideration as a top-10 pick. The Giants have Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle right now, so they'll have the luxury of easing Mauigoa in.
Source: The Athletic - Dan Duggan
Source: The Athletic - Dan Duggan
Raiders Optimistic About Jermod McCoy's Chances of Playing This Year
The Las Vegas Raiders did extensive homework on former Tennessee cornerback Jermod McCoy's (knee) injury before taking him in the fourth round of this year's NFL draft, and the team is optimistic about his chances of playing in 2026, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. McCoy could need a procedure on his knee at some point in the future, but the Raiders are hopeful the 20-year-old defensive back can avoid that in the short term. "This felt like John Spytek's draft," one rival executive said about the Raiders. It's considered a good thing after former head coach Pete Carroll's influence was heavy during the draft in 2025. McCoy said his knee currently feels good after he missed all of the 2025 season with the Volunteers after suffering a torn ACL. If not for his knee injury, McCoy was considered a top-10 talent in this year's draft class. The Raiders won't know more about the young cornerback until they get him in their building to work him back into playing shape. If he's healthy come Week 1, McCoy is expected to compete for playing time with Darien Porter and Eric Stokes.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Giants Decline to Pick Up Deonte Banks' Fifth-Year Option
The New York Giants declined to pick up cornerback Deonte Banks' fifth-year option, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. The option would have put Banks under contract through the 2027 season for $12.633 million. Instead, Banks will fight for playing time in 2026 with second-rounder Colton Hood and free-agent signing Greg Newsome. The 25-year-old former 24th overall pick in 2023 out of Maryland had only 31 tackles (24 solo), two tackles for loss, and five pass breakups in 16 games (six starts) in 2025 in his third year in the league. He's recorded a total of 147 tackles (116 solo), five tackles for loss, two interceptions, 28 pass breakups, and a forced fumble in 45 games (35 starts) in his three years in the league. Banks just has not lived up to the expectations that the G-Men had for him when they took him in the first round three years ago.
Source: ESPN New York - Jordan Raanan
Source: ESPN New York - Jordan Raanan
Is Zavion Thomas' Dynasty Value Being Overinflated by Unexpected Draft Capital?
Chicago Bears wide receiver Zavion Thomas, one of the fastest players in the 2026 class, was viewed by some as an intriguing late-round pick in dynasty rookie drafts, expected to fall to late-Day 3 in the NFL Draft. However, with the Bears spending third-round capital and making him the 16th receiver off the board, there's now a strong chance he will be overdrafted in those same rookie drafts. Thomas' speed and versatility are likely what drew Ben Johnson to him, but on a depth chart consisting of Rome Odunze, Luther Burden III, and tight end Colston Loveland, all of whom are under 24 years old, it's difficult to envision Thomas in anything more than a gadget role in either the here and now or foreseeable future. He never topped 502 receiving yards or four touchdowns in any of his four seasons at Mississippi State or LSU, and his career 1.58 yards per route run was one of the lowest marks in the class. Thomas has seen his value spike since the NFL Draft, but with no history or clear path toward repeatable production, he profiles as a frustrating end-of-roster player in any non-best-ball format.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Justice Hill's Role in Question After NFL Draft
Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill was an early offseason winner when the team declined to offer fourth-year speedster Keaton Mitchell a restricted free agent tender, allowing him to sign with the Chargers and removing Hill's biggest competition for passing down work from the roster. Unfortunately for Hill, the Ravens selected Clemson's Adam Randall in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and while at 6'2" and 235 pounds, Randall profiles physically closer to lead back Derrick Henry, he began his college career as a wide receiver, and his clearest path to an early role is through the passing game. Randall's unique background and rare measurables could eventually make him an every-down back, but as long as Henry is on the roster, any early success he finds will be at the expense of Hill. Hill handled only 1.8 carries across his ten games in 2025, but still saw 27 targets. Should that receiving work dry up, he will offer very little in terms of fantasy production, and he becomes an obvious drop candidate, reflected by his current RB102 Rotoballer dynasty ranking.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Audric Estime Buried on Saints' Depth Chart
New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime was called into action late in the 2025 season, and he handled himself admirably, churning out top-13 fantasy finishes in Weeks 17 and 18, but after a busy Saints offseason, he's been pushed well down the depth chart toward fantasy irrelevancy. New Orleans signed Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year, $48 million deal, and with rumors of a potential Alvin Kamara trade growing quieter in recent weeks, the Saints' running back depth chart currently consists of Etienne, Kamara, Devin Neal, Kendre Miller, Ty Chandler, and Estime. While it's unlikely New Orleans carries more than four backs into the regular season, even if Estime does make the team, the traffic in front of him will make it nearly impossible to find any repeatable success. With only 508 career rushing yards and three touchdowns across his first two seasons with Denver and New Orleans, the 2024 fifth-round pick out of Notre Dame has fallen to RB106 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings and is an easy drop candidate for managers looking to free up roster space around their leagues' rookie drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
