February 12, 2026
Tennessee Titans running back
Tony Pollard didn't quite live up to expectations during the 2025 season, finishing the year with 1,082 rushing yards, 206 receiving yards, and five touchdowns. He did still manage to finish as the RB23 in full-PPR leagues, but his fantasy scoring was a bit skewed due to a three-week stretch during which he exploded for 367 yards and three touchdowns. It seemed like Pollard's 2025 fantasy value would hinge on whether
Tyjae Spears played well, but in reality, both Pollard and Spears saw their outputs depend on the state of the Titans' offense. Tennessee limped to the finish line with the second-worst offense in terms of total yards, making it difficult for either running back to make much of a fantasy impact. Heading into 2026, we can't rule out a shakeup to the Titans' backfield. The Titans structured Pollard's three-year deal to give them a potential out prior to the third season, and the clock is now ticking on that decision. The Titans could be incentivized to release the veteran running back; doing so would create $7.25 million in cap savings with just $2 million in dead money. If he does hit the open market, Pollard would likely be viewed as a 1B running back -- someone who can join a backfield with another average ball-carrier. Of course, fantasy managers would prefer that team to be a contender so that Pollard can consistently handle valuable and meaningful touches in 2026. With so much uncertainty, dynasty managers might consider selling high on Pollard and using his RB23 finish to tempt other managers into a deal.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
February 12, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs hired former NFL running back and current Oklahoma RBs coach DeMarco Murray as their RBs coach on head coach Andy Reid's staff on Wednesday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Murray has been coaching at the college level since 2019 and will now make the jump to the NFL. The 37-year-old played seven years in the NFL and made three Pro Bowls, finishing his career with 7,174 rushing yards and 49 rushing touchdowns on 1,604 carries (4.5 yards per carry) with the Dallas Cowboys, Tennessee Titans, and Philadelphia Eagles. He was the Offensive Player of the Year in 2014 with Dallas, when he had a league-high 1,845 rushing yards and 13 TDs. KC's RB room could look drastically different in 2026, with both
Isiah Pacheco and
Kareem Hunt set for free agency. Murray will be working under offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
February 11, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are interviewing four in-house candidates -- quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, passing-game coordinator Jake Peetz, assistant offensive-line coach Justin Outten, and tight ends coach Mack Brown -- on Thursday and Friday for their offensive-coordinator job, sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. It's unclear if the Seahawks have any external candidates for the job as they look to replace Klint Kubiak, who left after winning Super Bowl LX to serve as the new head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. Janocko was with Kubiak in New Orleans as well, so there's a good chance he'll follow Kubiak to Vegas. He has also coached with the Buccaneers, Vikings, and Bears. Peetz has a wealth of experience with six different NFL teams, and he's the only one of the four names with previous OC experience in 2021 at LSU.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
February 11, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback
Trevor Lawrence came into the league with sky-high expectations after being selected first overall in the 2021 draft, but following four disappointing seasons, he had fallen to the low-QB2 range in dynasty formats. However, after one year with new head coach Liam Coen and an identity-redefining season that saw him receive MVP votes, Lawrence is back into the QB1 conversation in dynasty startups. The biggest change to Lawrence's game in 2025 was his ability to keep drives alive with his legs. Throughout the regular season and playoffs, 333 of his career-high 390 rushing yards came on scrambles, and his nine rushing touchdowns almost doubled his previous career high. It was an element that Coen previously helped bring to
Baker Mayfield's game, and one that could continue to boost Lawrence's value as he looks to take advantage of the rare continuity around him, heading into year six.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 11, 2026
Cleveland Browns running back
Dylan Sampson spent most of his rookie season as the team's primary receiving back, but following a late-season injury to fellow rookie
Quinshon Judkins, he was given the opportunity to serve as Cleveland's lead back for the final two games of 2025. Unfortunately, playing behind an offensive line that struggled throughout the year to open running lanes or keep a revolving door of quarterbacks off the ground, he finished those two games with only 59 yards on 21 carries. With Judkins' status uncertain for the beginning of 2026, Sampson will likely get first crack at primary duties yet again, but unless Cleveland is able to drastically overhaul their offensive line in year one under new head coach Todd Monken, the bulk of his value will still come through his passing work. Sampson will look to improve on his 33 receptions as a rookie, but given his current surroundings, he is not a player who needs to be aggressively pursued.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 11, 2026
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jaylin Noel had a quiet rookie season, in which he finished seventh on the team in targets and was held without a reception through two playoff games, but the 2025 third-round pick at least showed flashes throughout the year. He put up a combined 140 yards in what was his best two-week stretch against the Seahawks and 49ers, but he was unable to build on that success, and he all but lost his role in three-receiver sets when
Christian Kirk returned from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for three weeks. The 23-year-old is currently being drafted as an afterthought in dynasty startups, but with Kirk no longer under contract heading into a new league year, there is a strong chance Noel will reclaim primary slot duties, making him a player potentially being slept on heading into 2026.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 11, 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars 25-year-old tight end
Brenton Strange is currently being drafted outside of the top 12 at his position in dynasty startups after a 2025 season in which he showed glimpses of taking his game to the next level. After a strong start that saw him catch 19 of 23 targets across his first four weeks, he was slowed by a quad injury that landed him on Injured Reserve and cost him five games. Upon his return, he became an integral part of Liam Coen's expanding offense, closing the year on a 17-game pace of 63 receptions for 816 yards and seven touchdowns, numbers that would have put him right in line with the top five at the position. Entering into year two of Coen's offensive installation, Strange could see his role expanded and his value rise, making the 2023 second-round pick a clear target in dynasty leagues.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 11, 2026
Wide receiver
Keenan Allen has played 12 of his 13 seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers. While he enters the 2026 season without a contract, he has recently stated that he fully intends to continue his career and isn't considering any team besides the Chargers. After playing one season in Chicago, Allen returned to Los Angeles in 2025 and led the team in targets and receptions, while playing in all 17 games. With the Chargers welcoming in new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, there is little doubt that their offense will see an influx of pre-snap motion, which should help to create space for a receiving corps that saw no player top 800 yards in 2025. Assuming Allen's return on another short-term deal, the question then becomes where he fits in, with
Ladd McConkey and
Quentin Johnston both seeing stints as the team's most reliable wideout, and second-rounder Tre Harris handling an increased role down the stretch. Regardless of where he lands in the pecking order, Allen is a practically free pickup in dynasty leagues for contenders looking to add fill-in depth.
--Patrick McGrathSource: RotoBaller
February 11, 2026
The Carolina Panthers hired former Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach and passing-game coordinator Darrell Bevell as associate head coach/offensive specialist on Wednesday, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Bevell is a long-time respected NFL assistant coach who will bring a wealth of experience to head coach Dave Canales' staff as Carolina looks to take another step forward after making the postseason in 2025. Canales was the Seattle Seahawks' wide receivers coach when Bevell was the offensive coordinator, so the two have worked together before. The Panthers are hoping that the addition of Bevell will help quarterback
Bryce Young take the next step in his development after Carolina's offense ranked only 26th in EPA per play and 18th in success rate last season.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
February 11, 2026
The Green Bay Packers named former Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Luke Getsy as their new quarterbacks coach on Wednesday, sources told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Getsy also has previous experience as an offensive coordinator with the Chicago Bears. He returned to Green Bay in 2025 as a senior assistant and will now take over for
Sean Mannion, who left for the OC job with the Philadelphia Eagles. Before leaving to become an OC, Getsy was the team's QBs coach under head coach Matt LaFleur from 2019 to 2021. The 41-year-old didn't have much success in Chicago or Las Vegas, so the move isn't particularly great for the development of QB
Jordan Love as he heads into his sixth season in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
February 11, 2026
The New York Giants hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan as their new quarterbacks coach and passing-game coordinator on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Callahan will work under head coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy while specifically looking to develop former first-round QB
Jaxson Dart. The Ole Miss product took over starting QB duties from
Russell Wilson early in the year and impressed in 14 games (12 starts) in 2025, throwing for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions while adding 487 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on the ground on 86 attempts. Callahan failed in his time with the Titans, but he spent five years before that as the Bengals' offensive coordinator while helping to develop
Joe Burrow. Dart will now have two former head coaches in Callahan and Nagy helping groom him going into Year 2.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
February 11, 2026
Denver Broncos safety JL Skinner (shoulder) announced on his Instagram account that he underwent surgery to fix his labrum. Skinner played with an entirely torn labrum all season long and fought through the pain to play in all 17 regular-season games in his third year in the league with the Broncos. The 24-year-old defensive back also injured his quadriceps in the playoffs and was unable to play in the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots. He was mostly a special-teamer for Denver this year and played only 34 defensive snaps over 17 regular-season games. Skinner finished the regular season with just 12 tackles (eight solo) and a fumble recovery.
--Keith HernandezSource: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens
February 11, 2026
Houston Texans Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (thumb) had successful surgery on his thumb, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. A full recovery is expected this offseason for Al-Shaair, although he might not be fully ready for the start of offseason workouts. The 28-year-old was a first-time Pro Bowler in 2025, recording 103 tackles (48 solo), a career-high two interceptions, nine pass breakups, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 16 regular-season contests. It was the third time in Al-Shaair's seven NFL seasons that he reached 100 total tackles. He's a big reason why the Texans had one of the stingiest defenses in the league last year, and he should be in play again in IDP fantasy leagues for his tackling ability as he heads into the final year of his current contract.
--Keith HernandezSource: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
February 11, 2026
ESPN's Field Yates believes that Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who is expected to be selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, is the "ideal partner" to pair with new head coach and offensive play-caller Klint Kubiak. Mendoza did it all in 2025 while leading the Hoosiers to their first undefeated season and a national championship, including showing elite accuracy and overall arm talent while improving his pocket awareness. The young signal-caller also has a strong frame, in-pocket mobility, and enough creativity to handle duress out of structure. Kubiak is fresh off winning the Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks and QB
Sam Darnold, a former third overall pick. Kubiak seems like the perfect person to oversee the development of Mendoza, who should have a pretty high floor at the next level.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Field Yates
February 11, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Kimani Vidal emerged as a viable NFL rusher in 2025, recording 643 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 155 carries across 13 games played (10 starts). Vidal was thrust into a feature role in the Chargers' backfield early in the season after Los Angeles backs
Omarion Hampton and
Najee Harris went on Injured Reserve with ankle and Achilles injuries, respectively. A first-round draft pick in 2025, Hampton looks like the long-term RB1 in Los Angeles as long as he can return to full health in 2026 and beyond. However, Vidal may have done enough in 2025 to prove he is worthy of maintaining a role alongside Hampton. Additionally, the Chargers have brought in former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel as their offensive coordinator heading into 2026. In his time in Miami, McDaniel's best offenses supported quality fantasy production from multiple running backs. Vidal's dynasty upside is limited by Hampton's presence, but he still may be worth rostering as a solid handcuff option with some level of standalone appeal.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
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