Updated Rookie Fantasy Football Rankings for 2026

Thankfully, the 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner now that we're in the second week of April, and it's always an exciting time of the year for NFL teams, NFL fans, and fantasy football gamers. We'll soon find out where the top prospects and popular pre-draft sleepers will land. But for now, let's […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft): Top 300 Players

The NFL offseason is slowly moving forward, and while there is still a long wait for meaningful NFL action, the bulk of free agency has concluded. This means we know where most of the fantasy-relevant free agents have landed, and the NFL Draft is one of the final pieces of the puzzle as we sort […]

2026 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Picks and Predictions (Post Free Agency 2.0)

The vast majority of NFL free-agency moves are done, with only a handful of potential starters left on the open market. With that big milestone behind us, we are now firmly in the pro-day circuit. That means we are seeing some players boost their stock with artificially enhanced numbers, while others pass on the process […]

Francis Mauigoa to Undergo Additional Imaging on a Back Issue

University of Miami offensive tackle prospect Francis Mauigoa (back) will attend Combine Rechecks on Friday to undergo additional imaging on his back, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Mauigoa experienced discomfort late in the NCAA season while dealing with a back issue that Rapoport described as "minor." All in all, the injury doesn't sound too […]

Kaleb McGary Retires After Seven Years in the NFL

Atlanta Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary (leg) has decided to retire after seven years in the NFL, agent Collin Roberts told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. The 6-foot-6, 330-pound lineman was Atlanta's first-round pick back in 2019. He started 92 of his 93 career games, but he missed all of the 2025 season due to […]

Jawaan Taylor Signs with the Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons have signed free agent offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor to a one-year deal, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The contract includes a base value of $5 million and an additional $1 million available in incentives. Taylor previously spent four seasons in Jacksonville and three seasons in Kansas City. He has started all […]

NFL Scouts See Plenty of Upside With Drew Allar

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar struggled with accuracy and played in only six games in 2025 due to a fractured left ankle, but ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that some NFL scouts still "see major upside" in Allar. He previously garnered first-round buzz thanks to his 6-foot-5 frame and big arm, but it's tough to project […]

Ty Simpson to Fall into Second Round in NFL Draft?

ESPN's Adam Schefter recently said that he expects Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson to be a first-rounder in the 2026 NFL draft, but ESPN's Jeremy Fowler says that enough scouts have a second-round grade on him to make him an early Day 2 possibility. Simpson's draft stock is all over the map, as he's expected to […]

Todd Monken "Fired Up" About Quarterback Competition

Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken said he was "fired up" about the team's quarterback competition after the start of the voluntary offseason program this week, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. "You couldn't ask for a better start for the quarterbacks," Monken added. Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson (Achilles), and Dillon […]

Texans Exercise C.J. Stroud's Fifth-Year Option

The Houston Texans exercised the 2027 fifth-year option on quarterback C.J. Stroud on Wednesday, a source told Field Yates of ESPN. Stroud is now due $25.904 million next season and is extension-eligible. Despite another disappointing season in 2025 in his third year in the league, the Texans remain committed to the former second overall pick […]

6 Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets or Sells: Pre-2026 NFL Draft

The best part about dynasty fantasy football leagues is the fact that trades can happen year-round. The offseason is actually the prime opportunity to make trades to improve your overall team. The best time to make those moves in the offseason is usually before the season even starts, specifically right before the NFL Draft. In […]

Deshaun Watson Medically Cleared for QB Competition

The Athletic's Zac Jackson said that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles), who hasn't played since October of 2024 due to a twice-torn right Achilles tendon, has "been medically cleared for competition." The Browns have put a positive spin on Watson's recovery all offseason and will give him the chance to compete with Shedeur Sanders […]

Fernando Mendoza Not Planning to Attend the NFL Draft

Projected No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza has informed the NFL that he is not planning to attend the NFL draft in Pittsburgh at the end of this month, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN. Mendoza wants to share the draft experience with his family in Miami. The Indiana quarterback will be selected by the […]

Diego Pavia Visiting With Panthers on Tuesday

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, who was the 2025 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, is visiting with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The 24-year-old Pavia led Vandy to its first win over a top-five team last year in school history. The Panthers already have Bryce Young […]

Dolphins Looking to Build Around Malik Willis

Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan said on ESPN in an interview with Kevin Clark on This Is Football that the team is planning to build around new quarterback Malik Willis. "I'm very comfortable with Malik and his ability to play with what's around him," Sullivan said. The Dolphins gave the 26-year-old Willis a three-year, […]

The Sky is the Limit for Caleb Williams in Second Season with Ben Johnson

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams finished his second professional season as the QB5 despite failing to reach 4,000 passing yards or even a 60% completion rate. Heading into year two under the tutelage of head coach Ben Johnson, if Williams can clean up some of the details that have plagued his young career, he has […]

Lamar Jackson Present for Start of Offseason Program

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was present for the start of the team's offseason program on Monday. Jackson is coming off an injury-plagued and disappointing 2025 campaign for Baltimore, and he's also looking to get a head start after a regime change to new head coach Jesse Minter and new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. The […]

Sam Howell, Joe Milton III to Compete for Backup Role

Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks Sam Howell and Joe Milton III will compete for the backup role behind Dak Prescott this summer, head coach Brian Schottenheimer told Todd Archer of ESPN.com. The Cowboys acquired Milton last offseason in hopes that he could offer a strong, accurate arm in case Prescott went down. Prescott was healthy for all […]

Cameron Ward Working in the Building, Making Good Progress

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward (shoulder) has been "progressing very well" from a right shoulder injury that required offseason rehab, head coach Robert Saleh told Jim Wyatt of the team's official website. Saleh also noted that Ward has consistently been working in the building, sometimes on his own. It was a rookie season to forget […]

Titans to Trade Will Levis Before the Draft?

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis could be the odd man out heading into the NFL Draft. Jim Wyatt of the team's official website writes that Mitch Trubisky will back up Cameron Ward next season, leaving Levis as either a trade candidate or competing with Hendon Hooker for the No. 3 role. Wyatt even wrote that […]

Can a Dynamic Surrounding Cast Lead Trevor Lawrence to Another Career Year?

When quarterback Trevor Lawrence was selected first overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2021 NFL Draft, he was considered by many to be the safest quarterback prospect since Andrew Luck, and yet, through his first four seasons in the league, questions still remained about whether or not he was a true franchise quarterback. In […]

Dolphins Want to Build Around Malik Willis

Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract with Miami on the first day of free agency, and one week later, the team traded away its No. 1 wide receiver in Jaylen Waddle. In speaking at the annual owners meeting, Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan told reporters that the trade materialized after […]

Rams to Put Matthew Stafford on Pitch Count Ahead of 2026 Season?

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford could have a limited workload leading up to the 2026 regular season, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com. Stafford missed most of training camp last summer due to a back injury, and the Rams will likely modify the number of throws he makes this upcoming summer to ensure that […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trades: 14 Players/Picks to Buy or Sell (2026)

A lot has changed in this space since early February, when we told you to sell Woody Marks before the Texans added competition and buy Isaiah Likely before he signed with a team that would prioritize him in its offense. Heck, back then, I also warned you that Omar Cooper Jr. was undervalued at his […]

Shedeur Sanders the Favorite to Win Browns QB Job?

The Cleveland Browns have publicly praised quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) this offseason, but The Athletic's Zac Jackson said he feels "stronger than ever" that Shedeur Sanders, not Watson, is the "favorite to win the starting job." Sanders wasn't Cleveland's first choice in 2025 and might not be their first choice for the future, either, but […]

Kirk Cousins Could Make Starts for Raiders in 2026

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that the money that the Las Vegas Raiders gave veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins indicates that he "could or maybe should end up being the starting QB" to begin the 2026 regular season. Somehow, Cousins will be guaranteed $20 million in 2026, with almost half of the money being paid by […]

Jalen Hurts, Eagles Aware of Mounting Pressure from Contract

The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts are both cognizant of the fact that he's entering the final guaranteed year of his contract, according to Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hurts still has three years left on the extension he signed back in 2023, but only one more year is guaranteed. As McLane notes, […]

Sam Darnold Worth Holding in Dynasty Leagues?

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has been a top-13 fantasy option in each of the last two seasons. In 2025, the Super Bowl champion racked up 4,048 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. Darnold has not missed a game in back-to-back seasons (2024 with the Vikings and 2025 with the Seahawks). In fantasy football, […]

Justin Fields a Short-Term Option in Kansas City

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Justin Fields can be a temporary solution for the team and fantasy managers as Patrick Mahomes (knee) recovers from his ACL tear. Fields was solid through nine games with the New York Jets last season, amassing 11 total touchdowns, one interception, and three lost fumbles. As the Jets moved on to […]

NFL Sophomore Report Card: Final Grades for 2024 First-Round Draft Picks

After two NFL seasons in the books, it's time to revisit the opening round of the 2024 season and hand out sophomore report card grades following the conclusion of the 2025 NFL campaign. Who had the most dominant sophomore season? Who disappointed and is quickly trending towards "bust" territory? Let's dive in!Featured Promo: Looking for […]