Alex Smith Wasn't A Part Of Washington's Plans

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, who won Comeback Player of the Year in 2020 after returning from a gruesome leg injury two years prior, said that very few people in the organization "actually thought I could do this." "When I decided to come back, I definitely threw a wrench in the team's plan. They […]

Ben Roethlisberger's Agent Says He'll Start In 2021

According to Ryan Tollner, the agent for quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers want the quarterback to return as their starter for the 2021 season. Tollner told ESPN beat reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala that he expects the Steelers to contact him soon in regards to restructuring his contract, which currently has over a $40 million cap […]

Texans Releasing Senio Kelemete

The Houston Texans are releasing versatile veteran offensive lineman Senio Kelemete on Tuesday, according to the league's transaction wire. The move will create around $1.5 million in salary cap space. The 30-year-old has started 42 games in his career. The Texans also released linebacker Peter Kalambayi on Tuesday. Kelemete, a fifth-round pick by the Arizona […]

Isaiah Wilson Says He's Done With Titans

Tennessee Titans right tackle Isaiah Wilson, the team's first-round draft pick (29th overall) last year, was put on notice by general manager Jon Robinson last week after he failed to live up to expectations in his rookie season. Wilson wrote on Twitter on Monday night that he is "done with football as a Titan" before […]

Biggest Breakouts of 2020 - Quarterback

Fantasy football general managers put a lot of stock in young quarterbacks, and their 2020 fantasy seasons were successful if they picked the right quarterbacks to ride. There were some signal-callers fantasy footballers probably thought would have breakout years in 2020. New York’s Sam Darnold and Daniel Jones took steps back, though, while Chicago’s Mitchell […]

Derek Carr Likely To Stay, Marcus Mariota Likely Gone?

It's looking more likely that Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr will remain with the team in 2021, while backup Marcus Mariota has been the subject of trade calls. Mariota is due $10 million in the final year of his contract and would probably get a chance to return to a starting gig under center […]

Mike Tomlin Diagnosed With COVID-19

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and is away from the team facility, according to sources. A team spokesman said that members of the coaching and personnel staffs were sent home last week after a couple positive COVID-19 tests surfaced. The Steelers had at least three players -- running back […]

Mike Iupati Hanging Up His Cleats

Long-time NFL offensive lineman Mike Iupati, who played the last two seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, has decided to retire from football. "My body was telling me it was time to close the door," Iupati said. The 33-year-old played 11 seasons in the NFL. Along the way, he was selected to the Pro Bowl four […]

David Andrews Wants To Stay In New England

New England Patriots impending free-agent center David Andrews said he "would love to stay" with the team in 2021 and beyond. Left guard Joe Thuney will also be a free agent, but he played last year on the franchise tag and could become too expensive for the Patriots as one of the best guards in […]

Cam Newton Has No Plans To Retire

New England Patriots impending free-agent quarterback Cam Newton said he has no plans to retire. "I can't go out like that. I hear all of that talk. My pride won't allow me to do it. There aren't 32 guys better than me," Newton said. He began his first and potentially last year in New England […]

Jets Not Making A Decision On Sam Darnold Yet

The New York Jets plan to complete their evaluations of the top quarterbacks, including Pro Days and interviews, in the NFL draft before making any final decisions on quarterback Sam Darnold, according to sources. The Jets have received real trade interest in Darnold, but they want to get the full QB picture first. New York's […]

2021 Pre-NFL Draft Rookie Rankings: Quarterbacks

Just as soon as the 2020 fantasy season ends, we are on to the preparations for the upcoming season. That all starts with the NFL Draft and potential landings spots and how that affects player values. Incoming rookies can cause a major shift in the world of fantasy football. Not only for themselves but also […]

Top Fantasy Football Rebound Candidates for 2021

Rebound (definition): recover in value, amount, or strength after a previous decrease or decline. I sometimes see the term "rebound" conflated with "breakout." In order for a player to rebound, that player has to have previously been good. In 2020, perhaps the biggest rebound player was Stefon Diggs, who followed up a dismal 2019 campaign with […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Michael Pittman, Jalen Hurts, Teddy Bridgewater

Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and […]

Cardinals Owner Bullish On Kliff Kingsbury, Steve Keim

Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill was disappointed with the team's finish last season when they missed out on the playoffs, but he liked the progress that the team showed under head coach Kliff Kingsbury in his second season while looking at things from a big-picture perspective. Bidwill thinks the team is in position to take […]

Carson Wentz to the Colts - Fantasy Impact

On Thursday, another shoe dropped in what's already turning out to be a wild offseason at the quarterback position. With Philip Rivers retiring, the Indianapolis Colts were left with question marks at QB. They attempted to answer those questions on Thursday, dealing a third and a second -- with conditions that could turn it into […]

Eagles Agree To Trade Carson Wentz To Colts

The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade quarterback Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick that could turn into a first-rounder, according to league sources. Wentz had the worst season of his career in 2020 and was benched in favor of […]

NFL Increases Minimum Salary Cap To $180 Million

The NFL said on Thursday that the salary cap floor has been increased from $175 million to $180 million following talks with the NFL Players Association, according to sources informed of the situation. As the league stated in their memo, this isn't the final salary cap for the 2021 season, it just increases the minimum […]

Pittsburgh GM Won't Commit To Ben Roethlisberger As Starter

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert would not commit to Ben Roethlisberger as the team's starting quarterback for the 2021 season after being asked about the signal-caller's status several times during a press conference on Wednesday. Colbert stated, "As we sit here today, Ben is a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He reiterated to us […]

Alex Smith Thinks He Has Room For Growth

Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith, last year's Comeback Player of the Year, appeared in eight games (six starts) and completed 66.7 percent of his passes while going 5-1 after nearly losing his leg due to injury in 2018. Smith strained the calf in the same leg late in the season, but it was unrelated […]

Titans Put Isaiah Wilson On Notice

Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson put last year's first-round pick, offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson, on notice during a virtual news conference on Tuesday. Wilson played just four snaps in 2020 despite being the 29th overall pick in the draft. "We put him on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list and haven't spoken to him since. He's […]

Trevor Lawrence Undergoes Successful Surgery

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) underwent successful left shoulder surgery on Tuesday to fix the labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. Doctors expect Lawrence to be 100 percent healthy for training camp this summer. He has dealt with issues in his left shoulder for the past couple of years, but he should be completely healthy before […]

2021 QB Rookie Class - NFL Draft Early Look

The 2021 rookie quarterback class could be one for the ages. Or, it could be another year where highly-rated prospects wind up struggling to make an impact in the NFL, like the 2018 draft that saw four quarterbacks go in the top 10 but two of whom -- Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen -- have […]

Dynasty Price Check - Dak Prescott

It's the offseason! Except when it comes to dynasty leagues, there is no offseason. We'll be spending some time this year thinking about how to value individual players in dynasty in our Dynasty Price Check series. What's a player's current value? Should you trade them or trade for them? Are they being overvalued or undervalued […]

Shane Steichen Named Eagles Offensive Coordinator

The Philadelphia Eagles named Shane Steichen as their new offensive coordinator on Thursday. Steichen was formerly the Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator and worked with head coach Nick Sirianni in LA. There's no guarantee that quarterback Carson Wentz will be around, but second-year QB Jalen Hurts is an intriguing youngster to work with under center. […]

Seahawks Receiving More Calls On Russell Wilson

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been outspoken about his displeasure with the team in the last week, and it's led to increased interest around the league. Seattle has received calls at an increasing rate in recent days. Wilson is entering the third year of a five-year deal that pays him an average of $35 […]

Tom Brady To Have Surgery On His Knee

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (knee) will have a minor surgical procedure on his knee, with head coach Bruce Arians calling the surgery "a clean-up." The 43-year-old seven-time Super Bowl champion dealt with some knee discomfort for most of the 2020 season and will have it cleaned up this offseason. Brady had a brace […]

Vikings Renegotiate Riley Reiff's Contract

The Minnesota Vikings renegotiated left tackle Riley Reiff's contract and gave him a $1 million signing bonus to make up for the $1 million playing-time incentive that he narrowly missed out on in 2020 after he sat out the regular season finale while on the COVID-19 list, according to a source. It's a nice gesture […]

Kyle Allen Should Be Recovered By April

Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (ankle) continues to make progress in his rehab from a dislocated ankle and is expected to be fully recovered by April. Allen was able to complete 69 percent of his passes with four touchdowns and a 99.3 rating in his four starts last season before his season-ending injury. Washington […]

Orlando Brown Wants To Be Traded

Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Orlando Brown wants to be traded, according to sources. Brown has made known his desire to only play left tackle. He filled in and shined at the position when he replaced Ronnie Stanley last season and only wants to play for a team that will play him at his preferred spot. […]