January 20, 2026
The Athletic's Paul Dehner Jr. suggests that the Cincinnati Bengals could look to former Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan to fill their offensive-coordinator position if Dan Pitcher takes a job elsewhere this offseason. The Titans fired Callahan in the middle of the season in 2025 after 23 games with the team. He is looking to continue coaching in 2026 and has taken offensive-coordinator interviews with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Chargers. As the previous OC for the Bengals, Callahan has familiarity with the Bengals organization, quarterback
Joe Burrow, receivers
Ja'Marr Chase and
Tee Higgins, the system, and has a history as head coach Zac Taylor's right-hand man. Pitcher has interviewed for the Cleveland Browns' head-coaching job and also the OC opening for the Bucs.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Paul Dehner Jr.
January 20, 2026
The New Orleans Saints announced on Tuesday that they re-signed safety Julian Blackmon (shoulder) to an undisclosed one-year deal, per Ross Jackson of Locked On Saints. Blackmon played in only one game for the Saints in 2025 in his first year with the team due to a shoulder injury. The 27-year-old defensive back from Utah had seven tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup in his only game played, but he had 80-plus total tackles the two previous seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. As long as Blackmon is fully recovered from his shoulder injury for the start of the 2026 season, he should be expected to start in the Saints' secondary in 2026 in what will be his seventh year in the league. Blackmon and strong safety Justin Reid have the potential to be one of the better safety duos in the NFL.
--Keith HernandezSource: Locked On Saints - Ross Jackson
January 20, 2026
Indiana transfer quarterback Alberto Mendoza is trending to land at Georgia Tech, according to On3's Pete Nakos. The rising redshirt sophomore entered the transfer portal one day after the Hoosiers captured the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship. Mendoza spent the 2025-26 season as the primary backup to his Heisman-Trophy-winning brother, Fernando. Across 10 game appearances over the last two years, he's tallied 19 completions on 25 attempts for 292 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. He rushed 15 times for 187 yards and one score. The Yellow Jackets are tasked with replacing Haynes King this offseason, and backup Aaron Philo followed offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner to Florida this offseason. Mendoza might be part of the solution if Nakos' projection is correct.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Transfer Portal on X
January 20, 2026
Before the St. Louis Cardinals traded veteran third baseman
Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Athletics had a deal in place for him, people briefed on the discussions told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The A's were set to absorb more money than the D-backs, who will pay Arenado $11 million of the $42 million he's owed the next two seasons. However, Arenado preferred Arizona or the San Diego Padres, and he wouldn't necessarily approve a trade to the A's. Now that Arenado is in Arizona, the Athletics plan to use
Max Muncy at the hot corner, with
Brett Harris and
Darell Hernaiz also in the mix. If the A's aren't sold on Muncy, they could look to the free-agent market and sign
Eugenio Suarez or
Yoan Moncada. The 34-year-old Arenado continues to decline offensively with a career-low .237 average and a bottom-10 percentile exit velocity. The move to Arizona is a boost in ballpark factor, but the rest of Arenado's offensive profile doesn't look pretty.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ken Rosenthal
January 20, 2026
The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander
Bradley Blalock from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday in exchange for a minor-league pitcher, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Rockies had designated Blalock for assignment last week, and now he'll head to Miami to give the Fish additional pitching depth after they traded both
Edward Cabrera and
Ryan Weathers. Blalock, a former 32nd-round pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2019, has only two years of major-league experience and didn't perform well. In 89 1/3 innings over 21 appearances (18 starts) with the Rockies and Milwaukee Brewers, Blalock has an 8.16 ERA (6.73 FIP) and 1.82 WHIP with 47 strikeouts and 43 walks. He started 12 games for Colorado in 2025 and allowed 61 earned runs in only 58 2/3 innings pitched. The 25-year-old will be off the fantasy radar going into the 2026 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
January 20, 2026
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss just finished his first and potentially last season at Ole Miss following four seasons at the FCS level, and although the Rebels are still hoping to get him another year of collegiate eligibility, his situation remains up in the air. If Chambliss is not allowed to return to school, he could draw plenty of NFL interest in a shallow QB class. In 15 games (13 starts) this season, the 23-year-old compiled an 11-2 record, throwing for 3,937 yards, 22 touchdowns, and just three interceptions. He tallied 527 rushing yards and eight touchdowns en route to a College Football Playoff Semifinal appearance. Some draft analysis beleive Chambliss could end up being a second-round pick, though there are always big surprises at the quarterback spot during the NFL Draft. If Chambliss ends up as a top-three-round pick, he's worth a look in superflex dynasty leagues as a backup or potential starter thanks to his rushing upside.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: MockDraftDataBase.com
January 20, 2026
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza finished his 2025-26 season with a win over Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, becoming just the sixth player since 2010 to win the Heisman Trophy and National Championship in the same season. He joins
Cam Newton,
Jameis Winston,
Derrick Henry,
Joe Burrow, and
DeVonta Smith on that list. In his 16-game undefeated season, the 22-year-old completed 72% of his passes for 3,535 yards, 41 touchdowns, and six interceptions. He added 276 yards and seven touchdowns as a runner. Mendoza is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Oregon quarterback Dante Moore returning to school for another season makes that more likely. Las Vegas Raiders brass, including Mark Davis and
Tom Brady, were in attendance to watch Mendoza play in Miami on Monday night.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
January 20, 2026
Houston Rockets center
Steven Adams (ankle) has been ruled out of Tuesday's contest against the Spurs. The Big Kiwi started on Sunday against the Pelicans and had five points, 10 boards, and two assists before leaving after 27 minutes with his ankle injury. He was unable to put much weight on the injury and had to be helped to the locker room, so it isn't surprising that he'll miss some time, even though preliminary tests on Adams' ankle revealed no fracture. With Adams out,
Clint Capela will likely get more time as the backup center behind
Alperen Sengun, while
Dorian Finney-Smith and
Josh Okogie could get more time at forward with Sengun in the middle if
Tari Eason (ankle, questionable) isn't ready to return on Tuesday.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
Houston Rockets forward
Tari Eason (ankle) has missed the last five games with an ankle injury, but he is questionable to get back in the action on Tuesday night, when the Rockets host the Spurs in a Texas-sized matchup in Houston. Eason was playing well before the injury, scoring double-digit points and posting at least eight rebounds in five straight games before leaving the team's loss to the Blazers with his injury. In his place,
Steven Adams (ankle) started on Sunday, but Adams is also out on Tuesday, leaving more time potentially for
Josh Okogie,
Dorian Finney-Smith, and
Jae'Sean Tate to fill in at power forward.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
Toronto Raptors guard/forward
RJ Barrett (ankle) is still not ready to return from a sprained left ankle, and he'll miss his sixth straight game on Tuesday, when his team visits the Warriors. Barrett hasn't been given a concrete timeline, but he hasn't been able to return to practice yet either, so a return doesn't seem like it's coming soon. The Raptors play again on Wednesday against the Kings, which would be his next chance to return. With
Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) also out,
Jamal Shead and Grady Dick have been getting more work, with
Ochai Agbaji also helping absorb more minutes on the wing. Those options will all stay busy on Tuesday against Golden State with Barrett still out.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
Los Angeles Clippers guard/forward
Cam Christie (abdominal) has played at least 19 minutes in each of the team's last three games, but the rookie is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Bulls, as the Clippers finish a back-to-back set of games. Christie had 16 points in 20 minutes off the bench against the Raptors on Friday to help fuel a comeback, and he followed that up with six points in 19 minutes on Monday. He took a hard foul in the fourth quarter on Monday, which could be when he sustained the injury, but the team hasn't given any details about what he is dealing with. If he's out on Tuesday, there would be a few more minutes available for the rest of the wings coming off the bench.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
Bulls forward
Patrick Williams (ankle) was listed as questionable for Tuesday night's home game against the visiting Clippers. He missed Sunday's game against the Nets after leaving Friday's game in Brooklyn with a sprained ankle. Williams has not been contributing very much this season, scoring just 6.5 points in 18 minutes per game, but if he's out again on Tuesday, there will be more time for
Jalen Smith, who has been excellent lately, producing three straight double-doubles and averaging 11.2 points and 9.5 rebounds in 24.8 minutes per game. Smith started the Bulls game on Sunday and is a player on the rise right now for Chicago. Even if Williams is healthy enough to return, Smith should continue to play ahead of him, given how productive each has been this season.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said on Tuesday that the hope is for wide receiver
Malik Nabers (knee) to be ready for the start of training camp at the end of July, according to SNY. Nabers was less optimistic about his timeline to return from a torn ACL when he talked to the media after the Week 18 season finale, and Schoel also admitted that "things can change." The 22-year-old tore his right ACL back on Sept. 28 and didn't have surgery until late October. Nabers is one of the best and most dominant young receivers in the game, and his fantasy upside is buoyed by the fact that he has a young, rising quarterback to work with for years to come in
Jaxson Dart. However, fantasy managers may be hesitant to use a high draft pick on a player coming off a torn ACL, especially if he's not a full-go for the start of the regular season this fall. We'll keep very close tabs on Nabers' recovery all offseason.
--Keith HernandezSource: SNY
January 20, 2026
Duke University is suing quarterback Darian Mensah, according to On3. Mensah announced his intention to enter the transfer portal just before it closed, but Duke is aiming to keep him with the program by filing the lawsuit on Tuesday. "In July 2025 Mensah signed a multi-year contract with Duke University that ends on December 31, 2026, and which provides Duke a number of rights, including exclusive rights throughout the term to Mensah's name, image and likeness ("NIL) with respect to higher education and football," the suit read. The result of this suit could have a major impact on college football moving forward. The former Tulane transfer is entering the second year of his contract with Duke, which reportedly pays him $4 million annually, and his deal prohibits another university from using Menah's NIL.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: On3 on X
January 20, 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center
Naz Reid (shoulder) was originally listed as questionable for Tuesday's road game against the Jazz, but he was upgraded to available on Tuesday afternoon. Reid left Saturday's game against the Spurs after just five minutes with shoulder soreness and was unable to return, but he'll keep his streak intact of playing every game this season for Minnesota by bouncing back to return on Tuesday. In his 43 games, Reid has produced 14.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 0.9 blocks in 26 minutes per contest. He has a favorable matchup against the Jazz on Tuesday night and will be the primary backup big behind
Rudy Gobert and
Julius Randle.
--Zach ThompsonSource: Timberwolves PR
January 20, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals are interviewing Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head-coaching job on Tuesday, sources told Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Brady has a second head-coaching interview with the Baltimore Ravens and is also a candidate for the head-coaching openings for the Las Vegas Raiders. He interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins, and Tennessee Titans before they all hired new head coaches recently. Brady could also be a name to watch to replace Sean McDermott as the Bills' next head coach. The 36-year-old has never been a head coach in the NFL, previously running the offenses for LSU and the Carolina Panthers before joining Buffalo. The Cardinals have had a defensive background each of the last three years with Jonathan Gannon, but perhaps they're looking to go with an offensive mind moving forward.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
January 20, 2026
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) will miss Tuesday's game against the Warriors after leaving Sunday's game against the Lakers. At the time, the team thought he was dealing with a left thumb sprain, but now they are calling the injury a "left thumb contusion," which would seem to be a less severe injury. It will still cost him at least one game, though, since he'll miss Tuesday's game against Golden State. With
Jakob Poeltl (back) still out as well,
Sandro Mamukelashvili should get all the work he can handle, with
Jonathan Mogbo also taking on more work at center. Mogbo hasn't played many minutes this year, but has shown he can be a very interesting punt play when given opportunities, with multi-category production as a DFS or streaming option. Mamukelashvili can score points in bunches and is also worth considering while Murray-Boyles is out.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said on Tuesday that running back
Cam Skattebo (ankle) should be ready for organized team activities in the spring, according to Evan Barnes of New York Newsday. Skattebo's first NFL season ended in late October when he suffered a gruesome dislocated right ankle. The 23-year-old is already out of his walking boot, though, and should be ready for the start of training camp in the summer and the Week 1 regular-season opener, barring a setback along the way. In his eight games played for the Giants in 2025, Skattebo had 101 carries for 410 yards and five touchdowns on the ground, adding 24 catches on 32 targets for 207 yards and three more touchdowns as a pass-catcher. The Arizona State product took over lead-back duties with the G-Men and should be their preferred option in the backfield again in 2026 if he's fully healthy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Newsday - Evan Barnes
January 20, 2026
Phoenix Suns center
Mark Williams (injury management) was listed as questionable for Tuesday night, when his team visits the 76ers on the second night of a back-to-back. Williams posted 16 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, and two steals over 29 minutes on Monday against the Nets to help the Suns to a nine-point road victory. He has played back-to-backs this season, but the team is still monitoring his workload carefully, so they could opt to give him Tuesday off, especially with
Joel Embiid (injury management) sitting out on the other side. If Williams does miss this contest, there should be more minutes and usage available for
Oso Ighodaro and
Nick Richards.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward
Paul George (knee) sat out Monday's matchup against the Pacers, but the team listed him as questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Suns, when the team finishes their back-to-back. Since PG has played three straight games before sitting on Monday, it seems very possible he'll be back in action on Tuesday. In his 23 games this season, he has averaged 15.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 steals in 29.8 minutes per game. If he is back in the mix on Tuesday,
Quentin Grimes and
Kelly Oubre Jr. will have less work available on the wings.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (injury management) will not play on the second night of the team's back-to-back when they take on the Suns in Philly on Tuesday. Embiid had 30 points and nine rebounds in 33 minutes in the Sixers' win on Monday, but has still not been cleared to play in both games of back-to-back sets. In his place on Tuesday, look for
Adem Bona and
Andre Drummond to get more work against the Suns, who listed their starting center,
Mark Williams, as questionable for injury management for this contest as well.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NBA Injury Report
January 20, 2026
The Miami Dolphins agreed to terms with former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley on a five-year contract for him to become their next head coach. Under Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, who also came from Green Bay, the Dolphins are expected to prioritize drafting and building a roster based on physicality and toughness. Miami is trying to emulate the success that Green Bay has had over the years in drafting and developing its players. Under previous head coach Mike McDaniel, Miami was all about speed, especially on offense. The next order of business for both Sullivan and Hafley is to find a new franchise quarterback, since the organization is now likely to move on from
Tua Tagovailoa. Hafley will also be looking to fix a defense that allowed the second-highest drop-back success rate and the ninth-highest rushing success rate.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
January 20, 2026
Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton was viewed as one of the top running back prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class this time a year ago, but his senior season regression has hurt his stock. Had he declared for last year's draft after a 1,000-yard season, he could've been a second-or-third-round selection. However, he rushed for just 549 yards in 2025, and his average yards per carry fell from 6.4 to 4.5 from his junior to senior campaign. Now, Singleton is projected as a fourth-or-fifth-round pick this April. The 22-year-old remains a talented ball carrier with strong receiving chops, so depending on his landing spot, he could be a worthwhile handcuff stash at the NFL level. He should be passed on until at least the late-second round in upcoming rookie fantasy drafts.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: MockDraftDataBase.com
January 20, 2026
Alabama running back Jam Miller finished his Alabama career with 349 rushes for 1,596 yards and 13 touchdowns in 51 games. He also recorded 40 receptions for 336 yards and two scores. The talented ball carrier never fully broke out during his time in Tuscaloosa, failing to reach 700 rushing yards in a single season. However, the 2026 NFL Draft running back class is not viewed as strong or particularly deep, so he should hear his name called in April. He projects as a sixth-round pick early in the process, meaning he won't be guaranteed a roster spot, much less a major role in an NFL offense in Year 1. That said, if he impresses at the NFL Combine, he could see his stock rise. As of now, he's a solid flier in the third or fourth round of single-QB dynasty fantasy football rookie drafts.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: MockDraftDataBase.com
January 20, 2026
Charges will not be filed against Minnesota Vikings wide receiver
Jordan Addison, according to his agent. Addison's agent told Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network that Addison will now prepare for the filing of a civil claim arising from the alleged wrongful arrest. The 23-year-old pass-catcher was facing a misdemeanor trespassing charge from his Jan. 12 arrest in Tampa. Addison, who had a speeding incident in 2023 and a DUI charge in 2024, most likely won't face any additional punishment from the league after charges were dropped. Still, his off-the-field incidents could play a factor in whether the Vikings decide to pick up his fifth-year option, which would guarantee him around $17.5 million for the 2027 season. The former 23rd overall pick in 2023 out of USC had his worst year in 2025, catching 42 passes for 610 yards and three touchdowns with quarterback
J.J. McCarthy struggling with consistency and injuries. Addison's fantasy stock is down heading into his fourth NFL season.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
January 20, 2026
The New York Giants are "confident" that things will work out with Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their offensive coordinator under new head coach John Harbaugh, sources told Connor Hughes of SNY. On the defensive side of things, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is believed to be the favorite for the DC role in New York, according to sources. The 59-year-old Monken has worked under Harbaugh in Baltimore since 2023, helping lead the Ravens to top-five offenses in yards and points in his first two seasons. Quarterback
Lamar Jackson struggled with injuries in 2025, but the Ravens still had one of the NFL's strongest rushing attacks under Monken. The veteran offensive coach is also looking at head-coaching openings around the league, but if he doesn't land one, he'll likely be back working with Harbaugh in New York.
--Keith HernandezSource: SNY - Connor Hughes
January 20, 2026
One of the primary reasons former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh agreed to become the New York Giants' next head coach was the presence of young quarterback
Jaxson Dart, who was drafted late in the first round in 2025. "I'm excited about Jaxson Dart," Harbaugh said. The veteran head coach likes Dart's talent and skills, but more than that, he likes "what he is about," according to Dan Salomone of Giants.com. The 22-year-old took over the starting gig in his first NFL season by Week 4 and displayed elite athleticism and dual-threat ability despite the Giants going 4-10 in games he appeared in. Overall, Dart completed 63.7% of his passes for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five picks in 14 games (12 starts), adding 86 carries for 487 yards and nine more scores on the ground. With Harbaugh now in the mix to help develop him, Dart's fantasy football arrow is pointed straight up with high-end QB1 potential.
--Keith HernandezSource: Giants.com - Dan Salomone
January 20, 2026
San Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle (Achilles) said on Monday that he expects to return from his torn Achilles "well before November" while also saying he could play close to the 2026 regular-season opener, according to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Kittle tore his Achilles tendon in the Wild-Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Jan. 11 and had successful surgery last week. Kittle's Achilles tear was a best-case scenario because he suffered a "clean tear." "They didn't have to drill into my heel," Kittle said. "And where the repair was, there's more blood flow. And so it takes some time off the recovery time." The 32-year-old only played in 11 regular-season games due to injuries in 2025, although he was the TE3 in half-PPR fantasy points per game (12.1), catching 57 passes for 628 yards and seven TDs. While Kittle is optimistic about his recovery, fantasy managers should expect him to miss potentially half the 2026 season.
--Keith HernandezSource: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch
January 20, 2026
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Mykel Williams (knee), who tore his ACL and lateral meniscus in his right knee on Nov. 2, said on Monday that he "should" be back in time for the start of training camp at the end of July, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows. Williams, a first-rounder in 2025, said he's been leaning on advice from position mate Nick Bosa (knee), who tore his ACL six weeks before Williams did. The 21-year-old Williams missed the final 10 games of his first season in the NFL. Before his season-ending knee injury, Williams only had 20 tackles (11 solo), one sack, and a fumble recovery in nine games played. Getting both Williams and Bosa back healthy for the 2026 season will be big as the Niners look to bounce back from a health perspective on both sides of the football.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
January 20, 2026
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) is optimistic about his recovery from a fractured and dislocated ankle and was confident that he would have been able to play in Sunday's NFC Championship game had the 49ers beaten the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round last weekend, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. "Which gives me the ultimate confidence going forward into the offseason, to just attack things as hard as I can," Warner said. "Because there are no limitations." Warner didn't need any follow-up surgeries for the ankle he injured on Oct. 12, so barring any setbacks, he should be all systems go for the start of the 2026 campaign this fall. The 29-year-old had 51 total tackles, three pass breakups, and two forced fumbles on 329 defensive snaps this year before his injury. Warner will be a high-end linebacker target in IDP fantasy leagues once he's fully recovered.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
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