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Jacory Croskey-Merritt Is a Redraft Sleeper With Dynasty Risk
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt made the most of 175 rookie carries, turning them into 805 yards and eight touchdowns while starting seven games. He also caught only nine passes. That gap matters more now that Washington has Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, Jeremy McNichols, and Jerome Ford in the room. The Commanders believe he can handle more early-down work, and his league-best 53.7% rushing success rate gives them a reason to find out. An every-down role is another matter. Croskey-Merritt still has to improve as a receiver and pass protector, and Dan Quinn has already suggested a committee. RotoBaller ranks him RB43 in both redraft and dynasty. The redraft price leaves room for a useful season if he leads the ground game. In dynasty, the crowded depth chart, limited receiving profile, and seventh-round draft capital make him tougher to buy aggressively.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Keon Coleman's Price Finally Matches the Risk
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman has fallen far enough that the price finally matches the risk. He caught 38 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns on 59 targets last season, starting only six games. A wrist injury cost him time, and being late to team meetings cost him trust and opportunities. Buffalo did not clear the runway this offseason, either. DJ Moore joined Khalil Shakir atop the receiver room, while rookie Skyler Bell added another option. Still, head coach Joe Brady praised Coleman's offseason and plans to use him both inside and outside. RotoBaller ranks him WR92 in dynasty and WR109 for redraft, so nobody is paying for a breakout. That makes him a reasonable buy-low throw-in for rebuilders and a late dart in deeper drafts. Contenders just should not enter the season needing him in the lineup.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tua Tagovailoa Is a Cheap Superflex Throw-In
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has a path to Week 1 starts, but dynasty managers should treat him as a cheap throw-in, not a reclamation project. He completed 67.7% of his passes for 2,660 yards, 20 touchdowns, and a career-high 15 interceptions in 14 starts last season. Atlanta signed him to a one-year deal while Michael Penix Jr. works back from a torn ACL. Tagovailoa took most of the first-team snaps in minicamp, though that came before Penix was cleared for full-team work. The actual competition still has to play out. RotoBaller ranks Tagovailoa as its dynasty QB33 and around QB30 for redraft, which leaves him outside the picture in standard one-quarterback leagues. He has more appeal in superflex, especially for a contender that needs an inexpensive third quarterback. Even there, the lack of rushing production and uncertain job security make him a short-term bet rather than someone to build around.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Drake London Remains a Dynasty Cornerstone
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London is already priced as a top-10 dynasty asset, but the cost still makes sense for contenders and rebuilders. He caught 68 passes for 919 yards and seven touchdowns in only 12 games last season, drawing 112 targets despite missing five contests. Atlanta paid him accordingly, signing him through 2030 on a four-year, $141 million extension. The receiver room is faster and deeper after adding Jahan Dotson, Olamide Zaccheaus, and rookie Zachariah Branch, yet the Falcons still view London as the clear No. 1. The real concern is quarterback. Michael Penix Jr. is returning from ACL surgery, while Tua Tagovailoa will compete for the job. That uncertainty is already baked into a mid-second-round redraft price. London sits at dynasty WR7 and ninth overall in RotoBaller's latest rankings, which feels about right. He is not cheap, but there is no roster build that needs to rush into selling him.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Bijan Robinson Is Expensive for a Reason
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is already the most expensive player at his position in dynasty, and the case for paying that price remains easy to make. He led the NFL with 2,298 scrimmage yards last season, pairing 1,478 rushing yards with 79 catches for another 820. That receiving workload can rescue a fantasy week even when the touchdowns do not cooperate. RotoBaller currently ranks Robinson as the dynasty RB1 and RB2 in redraft. Brian Robinson Jr. has replaced Tyler Allgeier as Atlanta's complementary back, but nothing about the new pairing points to a meaningful reduction for the starter. There is no buy-low window here. Contenders should be willing to pay for the weekly advantage, while rebuilders have little reason to move a 24-year-old cornerstone unless the return is overwhelming. Some stars are too expensive. Robinson is expensive for a reason.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Tony Romo Arrested For First-Offense OWI
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday night for a first-offense OWI, according to FOX6 Milwaukee. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office stopped Romo while he was driving southbound on I-43 across the high-rise bridge. An arrest report obtained by FOX6 said he performed poorly during standardized field sobriety tests and was taken into custody. Romo was booked and later released. He is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 21.
Source: Fox6
Source: Fox6
Antonio Williams a Priority Target in Dynasty Rebuilds
The Washington Commanders selected wide receiver Antonio Williams in the third round with the 71st overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old landed in a Washington offense that lacks top-tier receiver talent outside Terry McLaurin. Williams has an opportunity to win the WR2 role in camp as he battles Luke McCaffrey, Treylon Burks, and Dyami Brown for the role. Additionally, the team will see a new offense under offensive coordinator David Blough, who is expected to run a similar offense to Ben Johnson. Williams' skillset can be magnified in Blough's system with his smooth route running from the slot position. However, his fantasy outlook for this season could take a hit if the team decides to sign a veteran receiver like Stefon Diggs, but it would not tank his dynasty value. Williams has the chance to be a top target earner in Washington and a valuable fantasy asset for years to come.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Josh Sweat's Knee Injury Not Serious
Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat (knee) was a surprise addition to the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp on Thursday due to a knee injury, according to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss. The 29-year-old was on the injury report to close out last season with an ankle/knee injury, but he was able to suit up for the season finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, recording a sack to finish out the 2025 campaign with a career-high 12 sacks. He then skipped voluntary organized team workouts and minicamp and didn't practice in mandatory minicamp in June despite attending. Although he's on the PUP to start camp, new head coach Mike LaFleur doesn't seem too concerned and expects Sweat to return at some point this summer. The head coach added that Sweat would have avoided the PUP list if Arizona had reported to camp a week later, like most teams. At the earliest, Sweat could make his camp debut on Tuesday. Sweat appears to be fired up and is ready to try to improve on his career-high 12 sacks from a year ago.
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Source: ESPN.com - Josh Weinfuss
Drew Allar Signs Rookie Contract
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed rookie quarterback Drew Allar to his four-year rookie contract on Friday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Steelers selected Allar with the No. 76 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in April. The team selected Allar in the third round despite taking Will Howard as a developmental quarterback late in the 2025 NFL Draft. The 22-year-old was polarizing among evaluators and seen as a high-ceiling development prospect with elite traits and raw mechanics. The team has worked closely with Allar to adjust his mechanics and footwork to fit head coach Mike McCarthy's offense. Allar will be battling Mason Rudolph and Howard in training camp for the QB2 job behind Aaron Rodgers.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Dontayvion Wicks a Sneaky Sleeper at Current Redraft ADP
The Philadelphia Eagles traded for wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks early this offseason in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round draft pick and a 2027 sixth-round draft pick. Immediately after the trade, the Eagles signed Wicks to a one-year $12.5 million contract extension. The 25-year-old will have an opportunity to be a top target earner for the first time in his young career. The Eagles' passing offense is heading into its next evolution after the departure of A.J. Brown and will be led by first-time play-caller Sean Mannion. This summer, Wicks has consistently been getting first-team reps and getting high praise from teammates and coaches. Head coach Nick Sirianni went as far as to compare Wicks' route-running and versatility to Keenan Allen. It is within Wicks' realm of outcomes to be the No. 2 target in the passing game by the end of the season. He is a value in drafts and currently going outside the top 200 on Sleeper.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Gardner Minshew Taking First-Team Reps With Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, the expected starter for Week 1 of the regular season, is back for training camp, but Gardner Minshew has been practicing with the first-team offense early on, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Minshew will keep the QB1 seat warm for Brissett until he and the Cardinals reach an agreement on a new deal that compensates him as the starter going forward. The 30-year-old Minshew will be putting his best foot forward this summer to try and hold off rookie Carson Beck for the QB2 job. Minshew will most likely open the 2026 campaign as the backup to Brissett because of his experience (seven years in the NFL). He was set to take over for the injured Patrick Mahomes (knee) in KC last year before suffering a season-ending knee injury of his own, limiting him to four games (one start). If Minshew ends up making starts in the desert this year, he'll merely be a low-end QB2 option for those desperate in superflex leagues.
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Source: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
Tetairoa McMillan to be Used More in the Slot This Year
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Friday that rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II's size and speed will allow the team to use second-year wideout Tetairoa McMillan in the slot more in 2026, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The Panthers took McMillan with the eighth overall pick last year out of the University of Arizona, and he immediately delivered, catching 70 of 122 targets for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns in 17 starts to earn Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. The 23-year-old Hawaiian native will be the Panthers' unquestioned WR1 again in 2026, and Carolina's ability to move him around in Year 2 could make him even more exciting for fantasy purposes. McMillan is a full-go at training camp, too, after he dealt with some minor ankle soreness during the offseason program. The addition of Brazzell will create more competition for targets, but McMillan's volume should remain high enough to make him a solid WR2 target with upside for more in 2026 fantasy football drafts. He's currently ranked as RotoBaller's No. 23 fantasy WR.
Source: The Athletic - Joe Person
Source: The Athletic - Joe Person
Christian Gonzalez Reports to Training Camp
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that star cornerback Christian Gonzalez has reported to training camp, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. "He is here, and I would expect him to participate. Those contract negotiations are ongoing... I'm excited about having Christian back here with us," Vrabel said. Gonzalez, the 17th overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Oregon, is seeking a new contract as he heads into his fourth year in the NFL, and when he gets it, the 24-year-old could easily reset the market at the position. Gonzalez, who was a first-time Pro Bowler in 2025, could be a hold-in at Patriots camp and sit on the sidelines until he gets the extension he's angling for. In his first three years in the NFL, Gonzalez has 145 tackles (118 solo), three interceptions, 24 pass breakups, and a fumble recovery in 34 regular-season starts. He has quickly turned into one of the best young cornerbacks in the NFL.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
DeAndre Hopkins at Patriots Camp as a Coach
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that veteran free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is with the team at training camp for a potential coaching role in 2026, according to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. "He's got coaching gear on, and he is helping out the offensive coaches and meeting with our personnel guys," Vrabel said. Hopkins hasn't officially announced his retirement and previously expressed interest in playing another season in the NFL, but he may be changing his tune with the 2026 campaign quickly approaching. The 34-year-old five-time Pro Bowler played with the Baltimore Ravens last year in his 13th year in the league but only had 22 receptions on 39 targets for 330 yards and two touchdowns. If Nuk doesn't play another down in the league, he'd finish with 1,006 receptions for 13,295 yards and 85 touchdowns in 195 regular-season games over 13 years with five different teams. Hopkins was originally a first-rounder (27th overall) in 2013 by the Houston Texans, and he spent his first seven years in the league in Houston.
Source: Boston Herald - Doug Kyed
Source: Boston Herald - Doug Kyed
Trey Benson Back at Practice to Begin Training Camp
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee), who was held out of the offseason program, participated in drills during the team's training camp practice on Thursday, per Cardinals Wire's Jess Root. It's unclear what exactly Benson did, but coming off a season-ending knee injury in 2025, the Cardinals are expected to ease both Benson and veteran James Conner (ankle, foot) back into workouts this summer. The 24-year-old Benson, a former third-rounder in 2024 from Florida State, was in line for lead-back duties when Conner went down last year, but he only played in four games himself due to a knee injury that required surgery. Now that the Cardinals have added rookie first-rounder Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier, Benson will open the 2026 regular season as the RB4, at best, pushing him entirely off the redraft fantasy radar. A change of scenery is probably the only way he can get back in good fantasy graces in single-league and dynasty/keeper formats.
Source: Cardinals Wire - Jess Root
Source: Cardinals Wire - Jess Root
