Chargers Acquire Taylor Heinicke From Falcons

The Los Angeles Chargers are acquiring quarterback Taylor Heinicke from the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday in exchange for a conditional sixth-round draft pick. Not only is starting quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) recovering from plantar fasciitis in his foot, but backup Easton Stick regressed in training camp and the preseason. The 31-year-old Heinicke will be an […]

Patriots To Announce Starting Quarterback On Thursday

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo will talk to the players on Thursday and announce the decision on the starting quarterback between rookie first-rounder Drake Maye and veteran Jacoby Brissett. A decision has already been made, it just hasn't been announced. Maye, the third overall pick in this year's draft out of North Carolina, […]

Desmond Ridder Returns To Cardinals Practice Squad

The Arizona Cardinals are re-signing quarterback Desmond Ridder (concussion) to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to sources. Ridder returns to the desert just a day after he was waived as the Cardinals cut their roster down to 53 players. The 24-year-old signal-caller failed to prove to the Atlanta Falcons that he was their franchise […]

Resolution Not Close With Trent Williams

A resolution between the San Francisco 49ers and star left tackle Trent Williams isn't close at this time as he looks for more guaranteed money and a raise on his current deal. Williams plans to continue his holdout until his contract is addressed, and it's possible it seeps into the start of the 2024 regular […]

Anthony Richardson (QB, IND): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Outlook

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~48 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~56 ANALYSIS: There are question marks surrounding Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's health entering the 2024 season. In Richardson's rookie season, he played only four games (two full games) due to a concussion and a season-ending shoulder injury. However, it's hard to ignore what he did when healthy […]

Bailey Zappe To Join Chiefs Practice Squad

Former New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe, who has plenty of starting experience in the NFL, has a deal in place to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad, according to a source. The Patriots just cut Zappe on Tuesday to get down to 53 players, and he lands on his feet quickly with […]

PPR Fantasy Football Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff Strategies, Roster Construction, Value Picks

Fantasy football draft season is officially underway. With several best ball leagues already drafted, the focus is now shifting to fantasy football redraft PPR leagues. Myself and 11 other members of the RotoBaller staff conducted a 12-team, 1QB PPR mock draft over the past week. In this league, our starting lineup consists of one quarterback, […]

Five Fantasy Football Sleepers Who Will Stay Asleep In 2024

Fantasy football managers hang their helmets on finding sleepers -- and sometimes put too much stock in them. Fantasy footballers talk more about sleepers in August than beach lovers talk about suntan lotion. Forget about which running backs will be workhorses and which will be part of committees. Forget about J.J. McCarthy’s knee surgery or […]

Superflex Staff Mock Draft 2024 (Redraft) Review for 2024 Fantasy Football

For decades, the gold standard for fantasy football has been the one-quarterback format. Dating back to the very first fantasy football league started by Benjamin Franklin, our forefathers have devalued the quarterback position by choosing to start just one QB per fantasy team. This was an understandable strategy in fantasy football’s infancy, as electricity was […]

Video: RB Dead Zone - Defining and Avoiding It for 2024 Fantasy Football Drafts

In case you haven't noticed, it is officially fantasy football draft season! The RotoBaller team is digging into ways to help you dominate your drafts in 2024. RotoBaller's David Rispoli reviews the dreaded "RB Dead Zone". What is it? How can you avoid it in 2024 fantasy football drafts? Win MORE in 2024 with RotoBaller! […]

Mike White Signing With Bills Practice Squad

Free-agent quarterback Mike White is signing with the Buffalo Bills' practice squad, per Adam Schefter. White has also been a member of the Jets and most recently, the Dolphins, where he's played 14 regular season games, throwing for 2,219 yards, nine touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. This will be White's third AFC East team in as […]

Mike White Visits With Bills Tuesday

Free-agent quarterback Mike White, freshly cut by Miami on Sunday, visited the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday in search of a spot on their roster. White was a fifth-round pick in 2018 for the Dallas Cowboys, but never suited up for the team. He's also been a member of the Jets and recently, the Dolphins, where […]

Jacoby Brissett Feels "100 Percent Fine"

New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (shoulder) said he feels "100% fine" after being pulled from the preseason finale on Sunday against the Washington Commanders with a right-shoulder injury. "It's good. I think it was more of a precautionary measure; I hadn't gotten hit in eight months, so it kind of surprised me more than […]

Seahawks Waive Dee Eskridge, Release PJ Walker

The Seattle Seahawks waived wide receiver Dee Eskridge and released PJ Walker, linebacker Blake Lynch, cornerback Artie Burns and safety Marquise Blair on Tuesday. Injuries limited Eskridge to 24 games (zero starts) in his three seasons with Seattle after they took him in the second round (56th overall) out of Western Michigan. In those 24 […]

Raiders Release Nathan Peterman

The Las Vegas Raiders released veteran quarterback Nathan Peterman on Tuesday, according to a source. Peterman only lasted two weeks on the Raiders roster while Gardner Minshew II and Aidan O'Connell were still competing for the starting role under center. With Peterman now out of the picture, Vegas will roll with Minshew as the starter, […]

Tommy DeVito To Make 53-Man Roster

ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan reports that the New York Giants will keep three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster to begin the 2024 regular season, according to head coach Brian Daboll. It means that QB Tommy Devito will stick on the roster behind starter Daniel Jones and backup Drew Lock. DeVito has made the […]

Jaguars Cut C.J. Beathard

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Tuesday that they have released quarterback C.J. Beathard (groin) with an injury settlement. Beathard was injured in the team's second preseason game and was released after losing the backup competition to former New England Patriots QB Mac Jones. Jones will now begin the 2024 regular season as the primary backup […]

Cardinals Release Desmond Ridder

The Arizona Cardinals released quarterback Desmond Ridder (concussion) on Tuesday, according to a source. Ridder, who was put in the league's concussion protocol after the preseason finale against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, had been in a competition with Clayton Tune for the backup job behind Kyler Murray this summer. That job will obviously fall […]

Patriots Waive Bailey Zappe

The New England Patriots waived quarterback Bailey Zappe on Tuesday, according to a source. Zappe became the odd-man out in New England's QB room leading up to the start of the 2024 regular season after rookie sixth-rounder Joe Milton III showed enough in training camp and the preseason to earn the QB3 role behind first-round […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Preseason Updates): Christian McCaffrey, Nick Chubb, Puka Nacua, Jonathon Brooks, Jahmyr Gibbs, and more

The 2024 NFL season is just over one week away, and fantasy football drafts are taking place in full force. Our preseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, August 27, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key players, including Christian McCaffrey, Nick Chubb, Puka Nacua, Jonathon Brooks, Jahmyr Gibbs, and more. Unfortunately, […]

"My Guys" For 2024 Fantasy Football - Thunder Dan's Favorite Draft Picks

The preseason is over and now we have about 10 more days to wait for the start of the regular season. The number of fantasy drafts is increasing by the day and the anticipation for the 2024 fantasy football season is reaching a fever pitch. This article will be another installment of the "My Guys" […]

Geno Smith (QB, SEA): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~152 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~193 ANALYSIS:  Not surprisingly, Smith fell back to Earth after an incredible 2022 season, which saw him finish as the QB8 with an 18.7 PPG average. Smith finished as the QB22 this past season, and his PPG average fell to 15.4. That's not ideal, but let's dive […]

Caleb Williams (QB, CHI): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~103 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~108 ANALYSIS:  Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been one of the most talked about prospects since the 2022 college season. That year saw Williams total 4,537 pass yards, 42 touchdowns, 382 rush yards, and 10 rushing touchdowns en route to winning the Heisman. While his 2023 […]

The Best Fantasy Football Team Names - 50 Funny Team Names for 2024

Peak fantasy football draft season is upon us. Drafts are well underway and fantasy fanatics and casual players alike will be prepared for the season ahead. Arguably the most important aspect of a fantasy team is your team's name. There are many different approaches to naming your team: inside jokes, NFL players, movies, music - […]

Jedrick Wills Jr. Activated From PUP List

The Cleveland Browns activated left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday after he cleared his physical. In addition to Wills, right tackle Jack Conklin (knee), cornerback Greg Newsome II (hamstring), defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) and safety D'Anthony Bell (shin) also came off the PUP list, giving […]

Jacoby Brissett's Injury Not Considered Serious

New England Patriots veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett (shoulder) left the team's preseason finale early on Sunday night against the Washington Commanders after his opening drive, but he could have returned if needed, according to head coach Jerod Mayo. It's an injury that shouldn't keep Brissett from being available for the Week 1 regular-season opener against […]

Malik Willis Traded To Packers

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Malik Willis was traded to the Green Bay Packers for a 2025 seventh-round pick on Monday. With roster cuts underway, the Titans were able to recoup some value on Willis while also clearing a roster spot. The Titans signed Mason Rudolph this offseason and he appears to have won the backup […]

Finding Wide Receiver Breakouts for Fantasy Football: Vacated Air Yards

Every NFL team called more pass plays than runs in 2023. Even the Baltimore Ravens, who won games by an average of 11 points and roster the most elusive quarterback in the league. For fantasy football, this provides us with a unique look at vacated air yards and targets from the year prior. Did a […]

Desmond Ridder In Concussion Protocol

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said that backup quarterback Desmond Ridder (head) is in the league's concussion protocol after he was forced from the preseason finale on Sunday against the Denver Broncos early due to a head injury. Before Ridder left the contest at Empower Field, he went 10-for-16 passing for 111 yards and […]

Kyler Murray (QB, ARI): 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~67 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~75 ANALYSIS: With Kyler Murray another year removed from an unfortunate late-season ACL tear in 2022, he's primed for a bounce-back season in fantasy football. The former No. 1 overall pick was the QB8 in fantasy points per game (18.9) last year among players with at least eight […]