March 2, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs have informed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (elbow) that he will be released this month, barring a trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Taylor was due to enter the fourth and final year of his $80 million contract. His release will create $20 million in cap space while accounting for nearly $7.4 million in dead money. The 29-year-old has started 45 games since joining the Chiefs, but he missed the last five weeks of the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury. Kansas City could replace Taylor in free agency or the draft, but if they choose to look internally, the most realistic candidate to take over at right tackle is Jaylon Moore, who signed a two-year, $30 million contract with the Chiefs last offseason.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Adam Schefter

March 2, 2026

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray's name has "surfaced repeatedly" in the New York Jets' offseason discussions, according to Connor Hughes of SNY. The Jets are reportedly keeping all options open when exploring a quarterback upgrade, but the idea of Murray heading to New York has gained plenty of traction. The veteran signal-caller and former No. 1 pick is in the middle of a five-year, $230.5 million contract with Arizona, but he's expected to be released this offseason. He had seven touchdowns and four turnovers through five games in his injury-shortened 2025 campaign, which was preceded by an ugly 15-turnover total in 2024. Despite injury and performance concerns, one source told Hughes that Murray offers athleticism and upside that the Jets won't find anywhere else. Specifically, that source said, "If the goal is basic competence, Murray can get you there." On the other hand, plenty of question marks persist. A different source reportedly told Hughes that signing Murray "would be a disaster" because of concerns about work ethic, leadership, and locker-room connectivity. We might not see any movement on the Murray front until the new league year begins later this month. However, once he's released by the Cardinals, we should at least keep an eye on the Jets as a potential suitor. The Minnesota Vikings, who might be looking to move on from J.J. McCarthy, have also been linked to Murray.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Connor Hughes

March 2, 2026

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks saw his outlook worsen on Monday after the team acquired David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions. While it's too early to tell how Marks and Montgomery will split snaps and touches, it's fair to say that the veteran might be the early favorite for the lead-back role. Montgomery had 908 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns last year, ranking as the overall RB27 in PPR leagues. He posted an impressive 4.53 yards per carry, a mark that is significantly higher than Marks' 3.59 YPC as a rookie in 2025. Even with Joe Mixon sidelined and Nick Chubb taking a major step back, Marks was limited to just 911 scrimmage yards, two rushing touchdowns, and three receiving touchdowns. The USC product will continue to offer a change of pace and figures to play passing downs, but he will likely lose an enormous amount of early-down and goal-line work to Montgomery. Entering the 2026 NFL season, Montgomery ranks a bit higher in redraft leagues than dynasty formats due to his age, but he's still a strong RB2 or RB3 in both. Meanwhile, Marks drops to the low-end RB3/flex tier in redraft leagues. If there's any consolation here, Marks could be an intriguing buy-low candidate in dynasty leagues if the trade prompts managers to panic sell.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 2, 2026

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs already entered this offseason atop the depth chart. Now, he essentially has the backfield all to himself after the Lions traded veteran running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. Gibbs played exactly 67% of the Lions' snaps last season, while Montgomery played 37.1%. A significant portion of the veteran's vacated snaps and touches will go to Gibbs, who has consistently impressed as a ball-carrier and receiver. He was the overall RB1 in full-PPR leagues in 2024, and he finished 2025 as the overall RB3. Through 17 games last season, he tallied 1,223 rushing yards, 77 catches, 616 receiving yards, and 18 total touchdowns. We would expect the Lions to sign or draft another running back who can offer a decent change of pace behind or alongside Gibbs, but there's a strong chance it won't be anyone of Montgomery's caliber. Therefore, this trade is great news for Gibbs, who is once again trending up. The young running back has a chance to be the overall RB1 in fantasy football leagues during 2026.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller

March 2, 2026

The Las Vegas Raiders are not expected to hire a quarterbacks coach for the 2026 season, according to Vincent Bonsignore of the California Post. Bonsignore said that the team reportedly "had candidates in mind, [but] it just didn't work out." On one hand, it's a bit of a perplexing development, given that the Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick and are the heavy favorite to draft quarterback sensation Fernando Mendoza. It would make sense to have a full-time coach on the staff committed to developing Mendoza and making his transition to the NFL as seamless as possible. On the other hand, Vegas does have plenty of offensive gurus on its staff. Head coach Klint Kubiak was most recently the offensive coordinator in Seattle, and the Raiders also have assistant head coach Mike McCoy, who helped develop No. 1 pick Cameron Ward in Tennessee last season.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Vincent Bonsignore

March 2, 2026

The Houston Texans have acquired running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a fourth-round pick, and a seventh-round pick, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. Montgomery remains productive at 28 years old, as he's coming off a solid 2025 season in which he totaled 716 rushing yards, 192 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns. He was the overall RB27 in full-PPR leagues, which was actually the lowest finish of his career. Still, it's impressive that he has been RB27 or higher every year, even when sharing a backfield with superstar running back Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit. Montgomery will continue to share touches in Houston, where Woody Marks is coming off his rookie season. The veteran presumably has a strong chance to earn the lead-back role after Marks was relatively inefficient with just 3.6 yards per carry and only scored two rushing touchdowns. As Pelissero notes, general manager Nick Caserio could be hoping that Montgomery enjoys a resurgence similar to that of Joe Mixon, who had 1,325 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns after being traded to the Texans in 2024. Montgomery ranks a bit higher in redraft leagues than dynasty formats due to his age, but he's still a strong RB2 or RB3 in both. Meanwhile, Marks drops to the low-end RB3/flex tier in redraft leagues, but he could be an intriguing buy-low candidate in dynasty leagues if the Montgomery trade prompts managers to panic sell.--Andersen Pickard
Source: Tom Pelissero

March 2, 2026

The New York Giants are "heavily involved" in the running back market this offseason, both in free agency and the NFL draft, and SNY's Connor Hughes says to expect a strong push for established free-agent options, including Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent RB Kenneth Walker III. The Giants are also very interested in Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love and are expected to discuss him deeper into the draft process. New York already has Cam Skattebo (ankle) and Tyrone Tracy Jr. in their backfield, but perhaps they're wondering how long Skattebo will be able to hold up, given his physical style of play. The 25-year-old Walker finally stayed healthy for a full season and had 1,027 rushing yards and a career-low five touchdowns in 17 regular-season games. He was even better in the playoffs, running for 313 yards and four touchdowns in three games, culminating in a Super Bowl MVP award. Walker will be one of the top available free-agent RBs this offseason, although a move to New York could put him in a three-headed monster backfield committee.--Keith Hernandez
Source: SNY - Connor Hughes

March 2, 2026

The Cleveland Browns acquired right tackle Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans on Monday in exchange for a fifth-round pick, sources told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The 29-year-old started 16 games in each of the last two seasons for Houston and was set to enter the final year of his deal in 2026. The Browns and Howard have agreed on a new three-year, $63 million contract extension. Cleveland entered the offseason needing some serious upgrades on their offensive line. Howard will give them stability at the right tackle position with Jack Conklin likely to be cut this offseason. Howard, a former first-rounder, has been inconsistent as a run-blocker, but he should be an improvement for the Browns as far as pass protection goes. The Alabama State alumni can also shift inside to guard, if needed.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

March 1, 2026

Wake Forest University running back Demond Claiborne showed off his high-end speed at the 2026 NFL Draft combine this past weekend, running the third-fastest 40-yard dash among running back prospects at 4.37 seconds. Across 12 games for the Demon Deacons in 2025, Claiborne rushed for 907 yards and 10 touchdowns on 178 carries and hauled in 28 receptions for 140 yards. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein describes Claiborne as a "twitched-up, elusive slasher" but notes that his down-to-down consistency leaves something to be desired. Claiborne projects as a mid-round pick in the upcoming draft and appears unlikely to shoulder an RB1 workload immediately upon his arrival in the NFL. However, his combine results improve his long-term fantasy outlook in dynasty formats, and could be indicative of high-end upside if he can fine-tune certain aspects of his game.--Will Brady
Source: NFL.com - Lance Zierlein

March 1, 2026

Indiana University wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. had a solid weekend at the 2026 NFL Draft combine, running a 4.42-second 40-yard dash and recording a 37-inch vertical jump. Cooper Jr. finished off his college career with the Hoosiers this past season by winning a national title. Across 16 games, the 22-year-old recorded 69 receptions for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns. Cooper Jr. profiles as a physical slot receiver with some ability to line up on the outside and win against NFL cornerbacks as well. NFL.com's Lance Zierlein comps Cooper Jr. to Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., and labels Cooper Jr. as an "ascending" day two prospect. Depending on where he lands, Cooper Jr. could provide immediate fantasy value in 2026. RotoBaller currently ranks him as the WR68 for dynasty formats.--Will Brady
Source: NFL.com - Lance Zierlein

March 1, 2026

Vanderbilt University tight end Eli Stowers set the all-time NFL Draft combine vertical jump record at his position by leaping 45.5 inches. Stowers also led all tight ends in the broad jump with a mark of 11'3". Stowers, who will turn 23 years old in April, began his college career as a quarterback at Texas A&M. After a brief stop at New Mexico State in 2023, Stowers finished his career with two productive pass-catching seasons at Vanderbilt. Across 12 games with the Commodores in 2025, he hauled in 62 receptions for 769 yards and four touchdowns. Stowers projects as a likely day two selection in the upcoming NFL Draft. He may not land in a fantasy-relevant role as a rookie, but Stowers' dynasty value should be marginally improved by his impressive athletic testing at the combine.--Will Brady
Source: NFL.com

March 1, 2026

University of Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq turned heads at this weekend's NFL Draft combine by running a 4.39-second 40-yard dash, the fastest mark by a tight end since at least 2003. Sadiq, who turns just 21 years old in March, was already widely considered the top tight end prospect on the board heading into the combine, and his performance may have solidified his status as a likely first-round pick. In addition to his 40-yard dash, Sadiq recorded a 43 1/2-inch vertical leap and an 11'1" broad jump. Across 14 games with Oregon in 2025, Sadiq recorded 51 catches for 560 yards and eight touchdowns. Depending on where he lands in the draft, Sadiq could emerge as a borderline starting fantasy tight end as early as his rookie season.--Will Brady
Source: NFL.com - Eric Edholm

March 1, 2026

Vincent Bonsignore of The California Post reports that there's been "a lot of talk" at this weekend's NFL draft combine in Indianapolis linking former quarterback Derek Carr to the Minnesota Vikings. Carr retired from the NFL after having his 2024 season cut short by a shoulder injury. However, Carr will turn just 35 years old this month, and there have been rumblings so far this offseason that he could return if the right opportunity opens up with a contender. Across 10 games as the starter for the New Orleans Saints before getting injured in 2024, Carr completed 67.7% of his pass attempts for 2,145 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions. Minnesota is known to be looking to bring in some veteran competition alongside 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy, who struggled in his first chance to be the team's QB1 this past season. Carr technically remains under contract with New Orleans, so the Saints would either have to release his rights or trade him to the Vikings if he is indeed looking to come out of retirement with Minnesota.--Will Brady
Source: California Post - Vincent Bonsignore

March 1, 2026

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (foot) is "likely to be released" this offseason, barring a last-minute trade, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Murray would be guaranteed a roster bonus of $19.5 million for the 2027 season if he's on the team's active roster by March 16, so a decision one way or another will be coming soon. Although the Cardinals continue to say that all options are on the table for the 28-year-old former first overall pick in 2019, it's looking more likely that he won't return to the desert. Murray didn't play beyond Week 5 in 2025 due to a foot sprain, but his dual-threat abilities at the QB position will make him one of the more attractive free-agent options this offseason if he is indeed released. Murray threw for 962 yards, six touchdowns, and three interceptions in his five games last year before getting hurt, adding 173 rushing yards and one TD on the ground.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

March 1, 2026

University of Oklahoma wide receiver Deion Burks ran an official 4.30-second 40-yard dash at Saturday's NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, which was the fastest 40 among receivers this year, according to NFL.com. The 23-year-old was the fastest wideout in a year that had the fastest composite 40-yard time in NFL history. That's saying something. Burks probably isn't going to be a first-rounder in 2026, but his speed out of the slot will make him interesting on Day 2 or 3. In his final collegiate season in 2025 for the Sooners, he caught a career-high 57 passes for 620 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games played. The 5-foot-11, 185-pounder can do plenty of damage after the catch because of his elite speed. He had 151 catches for 1,669 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in 48 collegiate games over five years with Oklahoma and Purdue.--Keith Hernandez
Source: NFL.com