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Malachi Fields Appears Well-Positioned for Rookie Year Breakout in New York
After recording 36 receptions for 630 yards and five touchdowns across 12 games at Notre Dame in 2025, wide receiver Malachi Fields was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. On paper, Fields appears to be in a good spot to make an immediate impact as a rookie with New York. Star Giants wideout Malik Nabers (knee) recently underwent a second procedure on his surgically repaired right knee, and the team lost wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson to the Tennessee Titans in free agency. Even if Nabers makes a full recovery and is ready for the start of 2026, Fields could have a chance to beat out veterans Darnell Mooney, Darius Slayton (abdomen), and Calvin Austin III for the team's WR2 role. At 6'4" and 205 lbs., Fields has the physical profile to be a dangerous outside receiver who can win on downfield routes and in the red zone. His dynasty stock is rising coming out of the 2026 Draft.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Aaron Rodgers Plans to Retire Following 2026 Season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters on Wednesday that he plans to retire at the end of the 2026 season, per ESPN. Rodgers recently signed a one-year deal to return to Pittsburgh and reported to the team's facilities for offseason workouts on Monday. While the 42-year-old is no longer the same player he once was at his peak, he still threw for 3,322 yards and 24 touchdowns while leading Pittsburgh to the AFC North title and a playoff berth in 2025. Rodgers enters 2026 as a four-time MVP, four-time first-team All-Pro, 10-time Pro-Bowler, and the MVP of Super Bowl XLV. He's fifth on the NFL's all-time passing yardage leaderboard, and can pass Peyton Manning for third on the all-time passing touchdown list if he throws for 13 or more scores in 2026. Regardless of what happens this upcoming season with the Steelers, he will go down as one of the best quarterbacks of his era and the history of the NFL.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Is Anthony Richardson Sr. Worth Buying Low on in Deeper Dynasty Formats?
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) battled through a nightmarish season in 2025. After losing his starting job to Colts veteran Daniel Jones (Achilles) in training camp, Richardson Sr. fractured his orbital bone during pre-game warmups in October after a freak accident with a stretch band. While Richardson Sr. is expected to be ready to go for the start of 2026, he does not appear to be in the team's plans for the future. Jones is locked in as the Colts QB1, and Richardson Sr. may enter 2026 behind Riley Leonard on the Indianapolis quarterback depth chart as well. Without a change in scenery, it may be tough for Richardson Sr. to provide any fantasy value. At the same time, Richardson Sr. is entering just his age-24 season and still offers elite rushing potential at the quarterback position if he can ever get another starting opportunity. In the deepest of dynasty leagues, Richardson Sr. could be worth buying and stashing in a bench spot while his value is at its lowest.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Does DJ Giddens Carry Dynasty Buy-Low Appeal into 2026?
After being drafted in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens spent most of his rookie year as an afterthought in his team's offense. Giddens spent a significant portion of the season as a healthy scratch on game days and finished the year with just 96 yards from scrimmage on 26 touches across nine contests. As long as star Colts running back Jonathan Taylor can stay healthy, Giddens has no path to fantasy-relevant production in Indianapolis. However, the 22-year-old appears to have a clear path to the Colts RB2 role, with 2026 seventh-rounder Seth McGowan currently profiling as his strongest competition. Should Giddens emerge as the primary backup in Indianapolis, he would carry obvious handcuff appeal behind Taylor, who has amassed 690 touches over the past two seasons. In deeper dynasty leagues, Giddens could be a worthy buy-low candidate.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
AJ Barner Enters 2026 as a Dynasty Sell-High Candidate
Across 17 games in 2025, Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner recorded 52 receptions for 519 yards and six touchdowns on 68 targets. The 24-year-old also recorded 10 carries and scored a touchdown with his legs, as the Seahawks frequently lined him up under center to operate quarterback sneaks. While Barner should continue to play a role in the Seattle offense in 2026, there's reason to believe his fantasy value may have peaked in 2025. Even in a relative breakout year, Barner averaged just four targets per game. He doesn't bring much explosiveness down the field either, as he's averaged 9.3 yards per catch on 82 career receptions. Finally, Seattle may look to shift more of its receiving work in 2026 to second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo, whom the team selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. In dynasty formats, managers may want to consider cashing in their Barner stock ahead of the 2026 season.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Josh Jacobs at the Peak of His Dynasty Value?
Across two seasons since signing with the Green Bay Packers, running back Josh Jacobs has collected just under 2,900 yards from scrimmage and 30 touchdowns. Green Bay has leaned on Jacobs as its workhorse back, and he's delivered in a big way. Jacobs could play an even larger role in the Packers' offense in 2026, as the team let running back Emanuel Wilson walk in free agency and currently has the unproven duo of Chris Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd penciled in as its backup running backs. However, Jacobs is now entering his age-28 campaign and has accumulated significant mileage on his legs, having recorded at least 260 touches in all seven of his NFL seasons. Heading into 2026, dynasty managers may want to consider selling Jacobs at what could be the peak of his value.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cardinals Interested in Inking Michael Wilson to a Long-Term Extension
The Arizona Cardinals have made it clear that they are interested in signing wide receiver Michael Wilson to a long-term contract extension this offseason as he enters the final year of his rookie deal in 2026, according to Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com. "Michael is everything we want in our program to be about," general manager Monti Ossenfort said in February. Wilson exploded in the second half of 2025 for a breakout season, finishing with 78 catches for 1,006 yards and seven touchdowns after he had an 8-52-1 line five games into the campaign. It was the first time that he recorded 1,000 yards, and the first time he had played in every game of the season. The 26-year-old former third-rounder in 2023 out of Stanford is due to make $3.9 million in 2026. Although the Cardinals' offense won't be nearly as pass-happy as it was in 2025, Wilson's performance in the desert last year has boosted both his dynasty and redraft fantasy stock as he'll continue to work with veteran QB Jacoby Brissett in 2026. He's now up to No. 34 in RotoBaller's dynasty/keeper WR rankings for the upcoming season.
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban
Kyle Williams Bulks Up, Ready to Make Year 2 Leap
New England Patriots second-year wide receiver Kyle Williams increased his protein intake in the offseason and is now at 193 pounds after playing at "185 soaking wet" as a rookie in 2025, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com. Williams, the 69th overall pick in the third round last year, finished with 10 catches, 209 yards, and three touchdowns in his first year in the NFL. The 5-foot-11 wideout has elite speed and had some impressive highlight-reel touchdowns, but he caught only 42.9% of his targets from quarterback Drake May, and he knew that he needed to improve his playing strength. "I knew that I needed to get my lower half stronger and bulk up a little bit, coming across the middle, getting off and press and all that type of stuff. So that was one of my biggest emphases, mobility and just putting on a little weight," Williams said. The former Washington State product is still an enticing long-term dynasty hold, but in redraft leagues in 2026, he could be hard-pressed for a significant role after the Patriots signed Romeo Doubs in free agency. New England is also expected to trade for Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown at some point, which could push Williams further down the WR depth chart.
Source: MassLive.com - Mark Daniels
Source: MassLive.com - Mark Daniels
Deshaun Watson the First QB Up During OTA Drills on Wednesday
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) was the first QB up in both team and individual drills on Wednesday during the team's second OTA practice, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Shedeur Sanders was second in individual drills, followed by Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green. In team drills, Gabriel was second behind Watson with the first-team offense, while Sanders mostly worked with the second team. The 30-year-old Watson looks to be fully recovered from a twice-torn Achilles tendon that kept him out for all of the 2025 campaign. He will be competing primarily with Sanders for the starting gig under center in 2026, although offseason reports have suggested that Watson is in the unofficial lead, primarily because he's made 72 starts in the NFL and is a three-time Pro Bowler. A report surfaced earlier this week that Watson and new head coach Todd Monken have hit it off, which insinuates that the Browns are leaning toward naming Watson as their starter eventually. Although Watson looked like a future star with the Houston Texans earlier in his career, he's been a massive bust in Cleveland and won't be much more than a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues if he wins the starting QB job over Sanders.
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Quinshon Judkins Taking Part in 11-on-11 Drills
Cleveland Browns second-year running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) was seen working in 11-on-11 drills during the team's offseason workout on Wednesday, according to Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. Judkins only played in 14 games for Cleveland in his first year in the league after being selected with the 36th overall pick in the second round last year out of Ohio State due to a broken leg and dislocated ankle. The 22-year-old is looking good during organized team activities, though, sprinting and making cuts during drills. Barring a setback, Judkins appears to be on track to be a full-go for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season this fall. He averaged only 3.6 yards per carry in his first NFL season, but Judkins showed plenty of upside with 230 carries for 827 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, adding 26 catches for 171 yards as a pass-catcher on 36 targets. As long as he's healthy, Judkins should be close to a three-down workhorse for the Browns. Target him as an RB2 in fantasy drafts with upside for more. At RotoBaller, Judkins is ranked as the No. 24 fantasy RB for his sophomore campaign.
Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Chris Easterling
Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Chris Easterling
Xavier Legette Fighting for His Future in Carolina?
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has yet to finish higher than WR61 in either of his two NFL seasons, and that trend could continue given his outlook for 2026 and beyond. The Panthers have Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Cooker firmly established as their top two receivers, leaving Legette battling for the No. 3 role, which means he's unlikely to earn many starting reps. He also faces competition from other players on the Panthers' roster, such as rookie Chris Brazzell II, a third-round pick out of Tennessee. Legette has the early advantage over Brazzell, given his experience in the NFL and the Panthers' offense, but that could change if Legette has another disappointing season. The former first-round pick caught just 35 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games last year, and he has fallen to WR115 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jaguars Not Expected to Trade Brian Thomas Jr.
Jaguars.com's Demetrius Harvey writes that the Jacksonville Jaguars aren't trading wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. After a down year in his second season in the NFL, Thomas' name has been the subject of trade rumors this offseason, but Harvey doesn't think the Jags are motivated to move the former 23rd overall pick after he caught 87 passes for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns in 17 games in his rookie season in 2024. The 23-year-old fell down to Earth considerably last year, catching just 48 passes for 707 yards and two touchdowns in 14 regular-season starts. Not only did Parker Washington step into a much bigger role last year, but Jacksonville acquired receiver Jakobi Meyers from the Raiders in a move that transformed their offense around midseason. Thomas may never ascend to his rookie-year level of production, but he should have an opportunity to rebound from last year's dud in his third year in Duval. He'll come at a value in fantasy football drafts this fall and will be a nice target as a WR3/flex. RotoBaller currently has Thomas ranked as the No. 38 WR for the 2026 season.
Source: Jaguars.com - Demetrius Harvey
Source: Jaguars.com - Demetrius Harvey
Rashod Bateman's Future in Baltimore is Bleak
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman doesn't seem to have a very encouraging outlook in dynasty fantasy football leagues. The former first-round pick has failed to live up to expectations. He has finished as the WR40 or worse in each of his five seasons, as well as WR69 or worse in four of those five. Despite playing in 13 games last year, he produced a putrid stat line of 19 catches, 224 yards, and two touchdowns. The Ravens do want to throw the ball more, but there are far more established options than Bateman. Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews are far more reliable targets, Devontez Walker arguably has greater upside than Bateman, and rookies Ja'Kobi Lane and Matt Hibner also have encouraging outlooks because of their direct ties to the new coaching staff in Baltimore. Bateman, on the other hand, is trending down and has no connection to new head coach Jesse Minter, nor new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Bateman is under contract with the Ravens through 2029, but assuming his 2026 season disappoints, he'll be a very likely cut candidate next offseason. At this point, he can safely be dropped in most dynasty leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mark Andrews Poised to Bounce Back in 2026?
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had a frustrating season in 2025, catching a modest 48 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns across 17 games. He suffered from the Ravens' subpar passing attack, as well as a crowded tight end room that also featured Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. Both Likely and Kolar departed in free agency this offseason, and they leave behind 51 vacated targets. A large portion of those targets could go to Andrews, since the Ravens didn't bring in another tight end to compete for the starting role. The closest move they made was drafting SMU's Matt Hibner. While Hibner may be the tight end of the future in Baltimore, it's unlikely that he'll take on a major role right away. Managers should let Andrews bounce back as a potential top-12 tight end during the first half of the season, and by midseason, there could be a perfect opportunity to sell high on him.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Is Tyrone Tracy Jr. a Sneaky Dynasty Buy?
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. projects as the team's No. 2 option out of the backfield in 2026, but there may be a path for him to maintain value in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Fueled by a big second half after Cam Skattebo (ankle) went down, Tracy finished as the overall RB28 in PPR leagues last year. He has now been a top-28 running back in each of his two pro seasons. He scored just four touchdowns but eclipsed 1,000 scrimmage yards for the second year in a row. Additionally, he earned playing time by demonstrating ball security; he fumbled just once, despite having more than 200 touches. As many NFL teams shift to having a split backfield, Tracy should continue to have a key role alongside Skattebo, even if Skattebo starts most of the games. Tracy remains an intriguing RB3/flex appeal, and since some managers value him lower, there's an opportunity to buy low and reap the rewards. Managers looking for an affordable running back with weekly flex value in dynasty leagues should look to acquire Tracy this offseason.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
