Seahawks Likely to Take a Running Back Early in the Draft?
The Seattle Seahawks let Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III walk in free agency to the Kansas City Chiefs. Zach Charbonnet (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the playoffs in January and might not be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season, which is why The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar believes the Seahawks will "probably" draft a RB in April with one of their first three picks at Nos. 32, 64, or 96. The Seahawks have a history of valuing the RB position more in the draft than in free agency, too. The Athletic's Dane Brugler recently mocked Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price to Seattle with the No. 64 overall pick. Depending on who the Seahawks pick up at RB in the draft and Charbonnet's early-season status, incumbent George Holani could be a sleeper for playing time as the Seahawks look to defend their title in 2026.
Source: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
Source: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
Kristaps Porzingis Set to Suit Up Tuesday
Golden State Warriors forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (illness) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. Porzingis returns to the Warriors' rotation after sitting out Monday's loss to the Utah Jazz for maintenance. The 30-year-old recently returned to action in Saturday's loss to Oklahoma City following a six-game absence, finishing with nine points, five rebounds, five assists and one block in 23 minutes. However, he will likely remain on a minutes restriction as the team continues to ease him back into the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Demotion Coming in Seattle for Cooper Kupp?
The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar writes that Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed's new deal "suggests a demotion" for Cooper Kupp, who turns 33 years old in June. Last year, Kupp was second on the team in targets (70) and receiving yards (593), and third in catches (47). His 2026 salary cap hit sits at $17.4 million, fourth-highest on the team behind Sam Darnold, Leonard Williams, and Uchenna Nwosu. One of either Shaheed or Kupp will end up being a pricey WR3, and the team still has second-year wideout Tory Horton. If the Seahawks were to trade Kupp, they'd save around $9.4 million in 2026. Kupp led the NFL in catches (145), targets (191), receiving yards (1,947), and touchdowns (16) in 2021 with the Los Angeles Rams, but he's steadily declined since then. He caught only two touchdown passes in 16 regular-season games in 2025 and might have an even smaller role in his 10th year in the NFL if he stays in Seattle.
Source: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
Source: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
Can Jahan Dotson Handle WR2 Role in Atlanta?
Retired All-Pro wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. believes that new Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jahan Dotson "has developed enough" to handle the No. 2 receiver role behind Drake London, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. The Falcons have released Darnell Mooney and KhaDarel Hodge, leaving only London, Casey Washington, and Deven Thompkins under contract in 2026. In addition to Dotson, the Falcons signed Olamide Zaccheaus on Monday. The 25-year-old former 16th overall pick by the Washington Commanders in 2022 out of Penn State only has 1,519 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns on 121 catches in his first four NFL seasons with the Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, but his speed means he'll be "expected to play the field-stretcher role" that was handled the last two years by Mooney. Given Atlanta's big question mark at quarterback, Dotson figures to be a boom/bust WR4/5, at best, in fantasy in 2026.
Source: The Athletic - Josh Kendall
Source: The Athletic - Josh Kendall
Braden Smith Signs With Texans on Two-Year Deal
Former Indianapolis Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith is signing with the Houston Texans on Tuesday on a two-year, $25 million deal, sources told Dianna Russini of The Athletic. Smith was drafted in the second round by the Colts in 2018 out of Auburn. The 29-year-old right tackle started 105 of the 107 games he appeared in over his eight seasons with the Colts. Smith has trended down the last two seasons and finished last year on Injured Reserve due to a concussion and neck injury. Still, the Texans are hoping he can be an upgrade at right tackle next season over Trent Brown. Houston's offensive line was a liability last year. Pass protection isn't Smith's specialty, but he should at least be competent as a run-blocker if he can stay healthy in his new digs in Houston.
Source: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
Source: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
Patriots Conversations on A.J. Brown "Aren't Dead Yet"
NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe says that he was told that the New England Patriots' talks regarding Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown "aren't dead yet." The Eagles' asking price for Brown is "still very high," and it's unclear if anything changes on that front after New England signed former Green Bay Packers wideout Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal on Tuesday. Right now, there isn't much common ground between the Patriots and Eagles on any potential deal for the 28-year-old Brown. Doubs goes a long way to help replace veteran Stefon Diggs, who was released recently, but it wouldn't be a surprise if the Patriots still want an alpha No. 1 receiver like Brown. The three-time Pro Bowler had his fourth straight 1,000-yard season with the Eagles in 2025, although he wasn't happy with his role in the offense, and he had a career-low 12.9 yards per catch in his seventh year in the league.
Source: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
Source: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
Cowboys Restructure Kenny Clark's Contract
The Dallas Cowboys restructured defensive tackle Kenny Clark's deal on Tuesday, turning his $11 million roster bonus due next week into a signing bonus to open up around $8.8 million in salary cap space for this year, sources told Todd Archer of ESPN. The Cowboys acquired Clark and two first-round picks last year from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (knee). In his first year in Dallas, the 30-year-old veteran and three-time Pro Bowler had 36 tackles (17 solo), three sacks, six tackles for loss, and nine QB hits in 17 starts. The Cowboys haven't really made a big splash in free agency yet this week, but their restructuring of Clark's contract could be a sign that they are about to do something. They were interested in trading for All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby before he was dealt to the Ravens, and they've been connected to impending free-agent pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson as well.
Source: ESPN Dallas - Todd Archer
Source: ESPN Dallas - Todd Archer
Bobby Portis Uncertain to Play on Tuesday
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (back) was added to the team's injury report as questionable with a back contusion for Tuesday night's home game against the Suns. Portis has scored at least 12 points in six straight games and is coming off a big 18-point, 10-rebound double-double on Sunday. Since Jericho Sims (knee) and Taurean Prince (neck) are also questionable, there could be large workloads available for Kyle Kuzma and Pete Nance. If Prince is able to play, his minutes will likely be minimal since he has not played since Nov. 4.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Simone Fontecchio Will Be Available Tuesday Against the Wizards
Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio (groin) is ready to return from a three-game absence and will be back in action after being upgraded from probable to available. He could step right into a large role in a smash spot against the Washington Wizards. Kel'el Ware (shoulder), Norman Powell (groin), Andrew Wiggins (toe), and Nikola Jovic (back) are all out, and Tyler Herro (quad) is questionable. Fontecchio could fill in at forward and brings lots of offensive upside. He had 12 points in 20 minutes in his most recent game last Tuesday, and he could be in a similar role in this contest, depending on who else is available or out for Miami.
Source: Injury Report
Source: Injury Report
Bills Have Reached Out to Trey Hendrickson
The Buffalo Bills have reached out to pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson, a source told Ryan Talbot of Syracuse.com. Plenty of other teams around the league are in the mix for Hendrickson as well, who is expected to walk away from the Cincinnati Bengals in free agency this offseason. Despite playing in only seven games last year and having season-ending core-muscle surgery, the 31-year-old All-Pro defensive end is the top name available on the market after back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons for the Bengals in 2023 and 2024. Hendrickson has every right to think that he deserves somewhere between $30 million and $40 million per season, but ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that so far, no team has been willing to meet his asking price. Teams are probably hesitant to dole out that much cash for a player on the wrong side of 30 coming off surgery. The Cowboys are another team that has been connected to Hendrickson.
Source: Syracuse.com - Ryan Talbot
Source: Syracuse.com - Ryan Talbot
Kel'el Ware Ruled Out for Tuesday Against Washington
Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (shoulder) was ruled out after being listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Wizards. Ware is dealing with a shoulder strain and will miss his first game since Jan. 25. Without him, Andrew Wiggins (toe) and Nikola Jovic (back) on Tuesday, Bam Adebayo will have to play heavy minutes at center with Vladislav Goldin as the only other true center available. That should open up more time for Simone Fontecchio, Jaime Jaquez, and Myron Gardner at forward. Jaquez logged 29 minutes in the team's last game against Detroit, producing 19 points, six rebounds, and seven assists, while Gardner started but played just 17 minutes with four points and six rebounds.
Source: Injury Report
Source: Injury Report
Corbin Carroll Set to Play in Cactus League Game on Wednesday
The plan is for Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) to serve as the designated hitter in the team's Cactus League game on Wednesday against the Athletics, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. The 25-year-old former National League Rookie of the Year has healed quickly from surgery to fix a fractured hamate bone in his right hand in early February. Barring a setback once Carroll returns to game action, he should be ready for Opening Day later this month. It's great news for the Diamondbacks and fantasy managers who took Carroll as a top-10 fantasy outfielder already in drafts. The former 16th overall pick in 2019 is a two-time All-Star and contributes across all categories in fantasy. Carroll has led the league in triples in each of the last three years and was a 30-30 man in 2025 for the first time in his career.
Source: MLB.com - Steve Gilbert
Source: MLB.com - Steve Gilbert
Tyler Herro Downgraded to Questionable Tuesday Against Washington
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (quad) was a late addition to the injury report for Tuesday's game, which is never a good sign for a player's availability. He has missed time this season with a variety of ailments, and he is now dealing with quad soreness. He played 30 minutes on Sunday against the Pistons and racked up 25 points in Miami's win. Before that, he lit up the Hornets for 33 points, nine assists, and nine rebounds on Friday. He's been rolling and has a great matchup against Washington if he's at 100%, but if he is unable to give it a go, Pelle Larsson and Jaime Jaquez could be more involved for the Heat. If that happens, both would bring high ceilings as streaming or DFS plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Roki Sasaki Expected to Open the Season in Starting Role
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki is expected to open his second year in the big leagues in 2026 as a starting pitcher, per Jack Vita of the Los Angeles Times. "I don't see a world in which Roki Sasaki doesn't [open the season] as a starter," manager Dave Roberts said. Sasaki only appeared in 10 games (eight starts) in his first big-league season in 2025 during the regular season, allowing 18 earned runs on 30 hits (six homers) while walking 22 and striking out 28 in 36 1/3 innings pitched. The 24-year-old Japanese hurler then made nine appearances in the postseason as the Dodgers' closer, giving up just one earned run while recording three saves in 10 2/3 frames. He hasn't looked great in his two Cactus League starts, allowing seven earned runs while walking five and striking out five in 3 1/3 innings. Control continues to be the biggest issue for Sasaki, who could eventually be moved back to a bullpen role in 2026 when lefty Blake Snell (shoulder) makes his season debut.
Source: Los Angeles Times - Jack Vita
Source: Los Angeles Times - Jack Vita
Trae Young Will Not Play Tuesday Against the Heat
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (injury management) has only played two games for the Wizards since being acquired at the trade deadline, and Tuesday won't be his third after he was ruled out for injury management. He has averaged 14.5 points and 7.0 assists in just 18.5 minutes in his two games for the Wizards, and his next chance to return to the lineup will be Thursday against the Magic. Without Trae on Tuesday, Bub Carrington and Tre Johnson are in line for more work in Washington's backcourt, while more usage will be available for Will Riley, Bilal Coulibaly, and Jaden Hardy as well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Spencer Torkelson Leaves Sim Game Early After Hit-by-Pitch
Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (forearm) was hit on his right forearm by a pitch during a simulated game in camp on Tuesday and left early with a trainer for treatment, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. It's unclear right now how serious Torkelson's injury is or if it will prevent him from being ready on Opening Day later this month. The 26-year-old former first overall pick in 2020 out of Arizona State hit 31 home runs for the second time in his career last season after clubbing only 10 long balls in 2024, and he added 78 RBI and 82 runs scored in 155 games played while slashing .240/.333/.456 in 649 plate appearances. There's always going to be swing and miss in Torkelson's game, but he cut back slightly on his whiffs in 2025 and showed more plate discipline. Fantasy managers should look at Tork as a power asset later in drafts as corner-infield depth.
Source: Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Source: Detroit News - Chris McCosky
Franz Wagner Remains Without a Timeline To Return
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle) is battling a high ankle sprain and hasn't been able to play since the middle of February. On the season, he has been limited to 28 games, and he has only played four games since Dec. 7. The team announced on Tuesday that he continues to progress, but that his return will continue to depend on how he responds to his rehab. Now that Anthony Black (abdomen) is also without a timetable to return, Tristan da Silva will continue to see more run for Orlando. Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero will have to continue to carry heavy offensive workloads for the Magic and remain excellent fantasy options down the stretch.
Source: Orlando Magic
Source: Orlando Magic
Caleb Durbin Expected to be Boston's Starting Third Baseman
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora stopped short of making it official but "strongly indicated" on Tuesday morning that infielder Caleb Durbin will be the team's starting third baseman on Opening Day later this month, according to Sean McAdam of MassLive.com. The Red Sox will most likely go with Durbin at the hot corner after they were unable to re-sign Alex Bregman in free agency in the winter. The 26-year-old Durbin played third base with the Milwaukee Brewers last year in his MLB debut, too, while finishing with a .256/.334/.387 slash line, .721 OPS, 11 homers, 53 RBI, 60 runs scored, and 18 stolen bases in 136 total regular-season games. Durbin finished third in the National League Rookie of the Year voting. He displayed great plate discipline, but fantasy managers should be concerned about his 4.0% barrel rate, 26.9% hard-hit rate, and 85.2 mph average exit velocity. Durbin doesn't have the high-end power to be more than a backup third base option in mixed fantasy leagues.
Source: MassLive.com - Sean McAdam
Source: MassLive.com - Sean McAdam
Anthony Black Is Without a Timetable to Return
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (abdominal) is dealing with a left lateral abdominal muscle strain, according to an MRI. The team announced that his return timeframe will depend on his response to treatment. Black is having a breakout season for the Magic, averaging 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 30.7 minutes per game. He has helped the Magic overcome extended absences by Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner (ankle), but now it looks like he'll be on the sideline for a while. For however long he is out, Tristan da Silva will likely rejoin the starting lineup, while Jevon Carter may see increased minutes off the bench. In 21 starts this season, da Silva has averaged 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds.
Source: Jason Beede
Source: Jason Beede
Mac Jones' Price on Trade Market Described as "Astronomical"
A few teams have called the San Francisco 49ers about quarterback Mac Jones, but many interested teams around the league described the price as "astronomical," according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The 49ers don't have much incentive to move Jones, who filled in nicely with Brock Purdy missing plenty of time last year with a turf-toe injury. The 27-year-old went 5-3 as a starter while throwing for 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 11 total games played. The Niners signed Jones to a two-year, $8.4 million deal last offseason, so he has become an excellent value as the backup for the oft-injured Purdy. The 49ers will have to be blown away by a trade offer to even consider moving Jones as he heads into the final year of his deal. The former first-rounder in 2021 by the New England Patriots out of Alabama has become one of the more steady backup options in the NFL.
Source: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
Source: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
Colts, Daniel Jones Making Progress on Long-Term Deal
The Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Daniel Jones have made progress on a long-term deal, but nothing has been finalized yet, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Both sides remain in contact. The Colts placed the transition tag on Jones, which will pay him a fully guaranteed $37.83 million for 2026 if he doesn't sign a long-term extension. Jones' representatives reportedly countered a previous long-term offer by Indy and asked for $50 million per season. The two sides were pretty far apart on the numbers, but it sounds like they're getting closer to a middle ground to lock Jones up as their starter under center for the future. The 28-year-old former sixth overall pick by the New York Giants in 2019 out of Duke was having a career year in his first year in Indy in 2025, throwing for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions before tearing his Achilles in the second half of the year. It sounds like something will eventually get done, and he'll return to the Colts. As far as Jones' fantasy value goes, there will be a lot of skepticism with him spending all offseason rehabbing his Achilles tendon tear.
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Tigers Place Troy Melton on 60-Day Injured List
The Detroit Tigers placed right-hander Troy Melton (elbow) on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday with elbow inflammation despite no rehab setback, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The move means that the earliest Melton can return in 2026 is on May 25. The 25-year-old has yet to resume throwing since suffering a right-elbow strain early in spring training last month. It's a big setback for the young pitcher after he looked good in his big-league debut for Detroit last year. Melton went 3-2 on the mound with a 2.76 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 36 strikeouts, and 15 walks in a small sample size of 45 2/3 innings over 16 outings (four starts). He showed even more upside as a key arm for the Tigers in the offseason, even if his strikeout rate from the minors didn't carry over. The expectation was that Melton would get a shot at a full-time starting role this year, but those plans could be changing because of his elbow injury.
Source: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold
Source: Detroit Free Press - Evan Petzold
Patriots Signing Former Packers Wideout Romeo Doubs
The New England Patriots are signing former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal for roughly $70 million on Tuesday, multiple sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. The 25-year-old former fourth-round pick (132nd overall) in 2022 out of Nevada had 202 catches on 320 targets for 2,424 yards and 21 touchdowns in 59 games (50 starts) in his four seasons with the Packers. Doubs had a career-high 724 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 16 regular-season games on 85 targets last year, filling in nicely for the offense with several other wideouts battling injuries throughout the year. He doesn't have the upside of a high-end WR1 in fantasy or real life, but Doubs is a significant signing for New England and for young quarterback Drake Maye to help replace Stefon Diggs. Depending on what else the Pats do at the receiver position in free agency, trades, and the draft, Doubs could have more upside left in an excellent landing spot.
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Source: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
Jets Trade for Geno Smith
The New York Jets are acquiring veteran quarterback Geno Smith and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round selection, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Going into his 13th year in the NFL, the 35-year-old signal-caller will reunite with the organization that took him 39th overall in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft out of West Virginia. Justin Fields failed miserably as a big free-agent acquisition for the Jets last year, so now they will bring Smith back and have him likely compete with another free-agent veteran addition to the QB room. There has been a lot of smoke about Minnesota Vikings backup QB Carson Wentz as another option. Smith was a Pro Bowler in 2022 and 2023 in Seattle, but he flopped in 2025 with the Raiders, throwing for 3,025 yards, 19 touchdowns, and a league-high 17 picks. If Smith wins the starting QB gig in New York in 2026, he'll be a low-end QB2 in superflex leagues, at best.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Jaylen Warren Likely to be in Third-Down, Change-of-Pace Role in 2026
The Athletic's Saad Yousuf, Dianna Russini, and Mike DeFabo believe that with the addition of new running back Rico Dowdle in free agency, "there's a good shot" that Dowdle will be in the 1A role, and Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren will be the "change-of-pace" back. The 5-foot-8 Warren has been "at his best in a third-down role and out of the shotgun." It means that the 27-year-old will likely take over the pass-catching duties that Kenneth Gainwell had in 2025, when he caught a career-high 73 passes for 486 yards and three touchdowns in 17 regular-season games. Warren was the RB17 in half-PPR scoring last year, going for a career-high 958 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground on 211 carries in 16 games, adding 40 catches for 333 yards and two TDs as a pass-catcher. The addition of Dowdle is definitely a big hit to Warren's overall fantasy value going into 2026, but his role as a pass-catcher shouldn't be taken lightly in PPR formats, especially if veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers returns.
Source: The Athletic - Saad Yousuf, Dianna Russini, and Mike DeFabo
Source: The Athletic - Saad Yousuf, Dianna Russini, and Mike DeFabo
Geno Smith to Reunite With the Jets?
SNY's Connor Hughes reports that "all signs right now are pointing" to former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith returning to the New York Jets this offseason. The Jets failed miserably with the free-agent acquisition of QB Justin Fields last March, so this year, they are looking to bring in two cheap veteran options at the position to compete for the starting job this summer. Other than Smith, the Jets are high on Minnesota Vikings veteran backup Carson Wentz. The 35-year-old Smith was drafted by the Jets back in 2013 out of West Virginia in the second round, and he played the first four seasons of his NFL career in New York. The 35-year-old was a Pro Bowler in 2022 and 2023 with the Seattle Seahawks in a late-career resurgence, but he was one of the worst signal-callers in 2025 with the Raiders, throwing for 3,025 yards, 19 touchdowns, and a league-high 17 interceptions in 15 starts. Smith would probably be the favorite if he's competing against Wentz, but not many fantasy managers will want much to do with him, even as a low-end QB2 in superflex formats.
Source: SNY - Connor Hughes
Source: SNY - Connor Hughes
Alec Pierce Projected for "8-10" Targets Per Game
The early projection is "eight to 10" targets a game for Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce in 2026, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. The Colts re-signed Pierce on Monday to a four-year, $116 million contract after he led the team with 1,003 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 47 receptions in 2025. Sources say that the 25-year-old turned down offers from other teams that would have surpassed his deal with the Colts by a "substantive amount." Pierce preferred familiarity and to keep his connection going with quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles). The Colts traded away Michael Pittman Jr. on Monday, too, so Pierce will be Indy's unquestioned No. 1 wideout in 2026 after his breakout performance last season. Posting a second straight 1,000-yard season might not be easy, but Pierce has solidified himself as a big-play threat for fantasy managers after leading the NFL in yards per catch in each of the last two seasons.
Source: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder
Source: ESPN.com - Stephen Holder
Zane Gonzalez Agrees to One-Year Deal With Dolphins
Veteran free-agent kicker Zane Gonzalez agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, agent Mike McCartney told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Gonzalez will be joining his sixth team as he heads into his eighth NFL season. The 30-year-old former seventh-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2017 out of Arizona State kicked in nine games for the Atlanta Falcons last year and was solid, making 19 of his 22 field-goal attempts (7-for-9 from 50-plus yards) while missing just one of his 18 extra-point tries. The Dolphins already released long-time kicker Jason Sanders, and Riley Patterson, who filled in nicely in 2025, could leave in free agency, so Gonzalez gives Miami's new coaching staff an experienced fallback option at placekicker. In an offense that will be led by new quarterback Malik Willis, Gonzalez will be a low-end kicking option, at best, in fantasy football leagues if he's the starter this fall.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Texans Sign Ka'imi Fairbairn to Two-Year Deal
The Houston Texans are signing kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn to a two-year, $13 million deal on Tuesday, a league source told Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. Fairbairn still had a year left on the three-year, $15.9 million contract he signed with the Texans in March of 2024, but the Texans will extend one of the best kickers in the NFL for another couple of seasons. The 32-year-old veteran led the NFL in both field-goal makes (44) and attempts (48) in 15 regular-season games in 2025, also making all 28 of his extra-point opportunities. He went 9-for-13 on kicks from 50-plus yards out. Fairbairn was second behind only the Seahawks' Jason Myers in overall fantasy points among kickers last year. He has an 87.6% success rate in his career on 291 field-goal attempts over his nine years in the league. Locked in with Houston for another couple of years, Fairbairn will be a high-floor fantasy kicker in 2026.
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Lions Signing Isiah Pacheco on Tuesday
The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent running back Isiah Pacheco to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Pacheco will essentially replace David Montgomery, who was traded to the Houston Texans, as the backfield complement to starter Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit. The 27-year-old former seventh-rounder in 2022 out of Rutgers had 1,765 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns on 375 carries for the Chiefs in his first two years in the league, but injuries slowed him down the last two years, as he had a combined 772 rushing yards and only two rushing TDs on 201 carries in 2024 and 2025. The landing spot with the Lions is certainly a good one for a potential bounce-back campaign for Pacheco in his fifth year in the league, and he won't cost much late in drafts this fall as a handcuff for Gibbs.
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
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