Seahawks Tender George Holani to One-Year Deal

The Seattle Seahawks tendered exclusive-rights free-agent running back George Holani to a one-year, league-minimum deal on Monday, according to John Boyle of Seahawks.com. The team did the same with safety Ty Okada. Neither player will be able to negotiate with other teams and will return to Seattle in 2026. Holani, 26, only carried the ball […]

Chiefs to Release Jawaan Taylor

The Kansas City Chiefs have informed offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (elbow) that he will be released this month, barring a trade, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Taylor was due to enter the fourth and final year of his $80 million contract. His release will create $20 million in cap space while accounting for nearly […]

Woody Marks Loses Grasp on Texans' Backfield

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks saw his outlook worsen on Monday after the team acquired David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions. While it's too early to tell how Marks and Montgomery will split snaps and touches, it's fair to say that the veteran might be the early favorite for the lead-back role. Montgomery had […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Gets the Lions' Backfield All to Himself

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs already entered this offseason atop the depth chart. Now, he essentially has the backfield all to himself after the Lions traded veteran running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans. Gibbs played exactly 67% of the Lions' snaps last season, while Montgomery played 37.1%. A significant portion of the […]

Texans Acquire David Montgomery From Lions

The Houston Texans have acquired running back David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, a fourth-round pick, and a seventh-round pick, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL.com. Montgomery remains productive at 28 years old, as he's coming off a solid 2025 season in which he totaled 716 rushing yards, […]

Giants Heavily Involved in Kenneth Walker III's Market

The New York Giants are "heavily involved" in the running back market this offseason, both in free agency and the NFL draft, and SNY's Connor Hughes says to expect a strong push for established free-agent options, including Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent RB Kenneth Walker III. The Giants are also very interested in Notre Dame RB […]

2026 NFL Scouting Combine: Fantasy Football Winners and Losers

The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine just wrapped in Indianapolis, and it felt like the ultimate reality check for the next wave of pro hopefuls. One minute, a guy is flying through the 40-yard dash like he’s got rocket boosters; the next, another prospect is staring at the turf after a shaky change-of-direction drill. Over three […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football: Running Backs To Buy Or Sell (2026)

How do you maximize dynasty fantasy football trade value in the offseason? Things change at a much slower pace than the regular season, but there are significant calendar events that you can time out to get the best return. Free agency begins on March 11th. The NFL Draft follows on April 23rd. For some players, […]

Demond Claiborne Shows Off High-End Speed at Draft Combine

Wake Forest University running back Demond Claiborne showed off his high-end speed at the 2026 NFL Draft combine this past weekend, running the third-fastest 40-yard dash among running back prospects at 4.37 seconds. Across 12 games for the Demon Deacons in 2025, Claiborne rushed for 907 yards and 10 touchdowns on 178 carries and hauled […]

Mike Washington Jr. Runs Fastest 40-Yard Dash Among RBs

Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. ran an official 4.33-second 40-yard dash on Saturday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, which was the fastest time among all RBs, according to NFL.com. Making it even more impressive, Washington isn't small at 6-foot-1, 223 pounds. In his final collegiate season with the Razorbacks last year, he […]

Jeremiyah Love Continues to Raise his Draft Stock

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, the consensus top RB in this year's draft class, turned in an official 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis on Saturday, according to NFL.com. Even though there could be plenty of high-end options available at the position in free agency this offseason, Love could be […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Not Expected to be Franchise-Tagged

There have been "zero indicators" that the Jacksonville Jaguars will use the franchise tag on impending free-agent running back Travis Etienne Jr., sources with knowledge of the situation told John Shipley of Sports Illustrated. It doesn't mean that the Jaguars aren't open to re-signing him, but it's becoming pretty clear that Etienne is going to […]

Dolphins Expected to Work on Extension for De'Von Achane

The Miami Dolphins are expected to work on long-term contract extensions for running back De'Von Achane, center Aaron Brewer, and linebacker Jordyn Brooks this offseason, according to Dan Graziano of ESPN. The Dolphins have a new general manager and a new coaching staff and are "likely entering something of a rebuild," but they want to […]

David Montgomery Wants Out of Detroit?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery "wants out." Montgomery is owed only $6 million in 2026 and is still on the right side of 30 years old, which should make him attractive on the trade market. The "word out of Indy" is that the Lions would "want a decent Day […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings for 2026 (Pre-NFL Draft) - Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Jeremiyah Love, Jadarian Price, KC Concepcion

The 2025-26 NFL season is officially over, and it's time for arguably the best part of being in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Rookie drafts are just ahead! We're here to help with our 2026 fantasy football rookie rankings for all positions. Below, check out the top 105 rookies for 2026, including Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Jeremiyah […]

Alvin Kamara at Risk of Losing Workhorse Role

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara had his 2025 season cut short due to a knee sprain suffered during Week 12. Before his injury, Kamara was already performing below fantasy managers' expectations with just one touchdown and a career-low 3.6 yards per carry. Most notably, Kamara's targets per game dropped to an average of […]

Is Tyrone Tracy Jr. Losing Value in a Crowded Backfield?

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. may be on the outside looking in during the 2026 season. The team expects fellow running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) to make a full recovery by Week 1, and may target other backs in free agency or the NFL draft. Tracy was unable to replicate his electric […]

Packers Not Placing a Tender on Emanuel Wilson

The Green Bay Packers are not placing a tender on impending free-agent running back Emanuel Wilson, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Wilson will hit the free-agent market this offseason after carrying the ball a career-high 125 times for 496 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and three touchdowns in 17 regular-season games. He added […]

NFL Salary Cap Number for 2026 Season Raised to $301.2 Million Per Team

The National Football League informed its clubs in a memo on Friday that the salary cap number for the 2026 season is $301.2 million per team, which is up $22 million from last year. It's the first time in the history of the NFL that the salary cap has topped $300 million. The cap has […]

Chiefs Could Go After Kenneth Walker III in Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs could be a team to monitor in the market for Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent running back Kenneth Walker III this offseason, with Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer saying that KC "looms as an interesting suitor" for the Super Bowl LX MVP. The Houston Texans are another team that has already been tied […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Won't be Tendered, Headed Towards Free Agency

The Denver Broncos are not tendering running back Jaleel McLaughlin, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. McLaughlin will hit the open market as a free agent next month, although it's believed that the Broncos would be interested in bringing him back for backfield depth. The 25-year-old former undrafted free agent combined for 189 carries, […]

Is Cam Skattebo in Danger of Losing RB1 Status in New York?

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) emerged as a rookie in 2025, recording 617 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns on 125 touches across eight games. Unfortunately for Skattebo and the Giants, his first NFL campaign was cut short in Week 8 by a season-ending ankle injury. While Skattebo is expected to make a […]

Can Derrick Henry Remain Dominant in 2026 and Beyond?

Even entering his age-32 season, Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry remains one of the most dominant players at his position in the NFL. Across 17 games in 2025, Henry recorded 1,595 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on 307 carries. As Henry continues to age, his ability to handle a large workload while remaining productive […]

Should Jahmyr Gibbs Be the Consensus Dynasty RB1?

Three seasons into his NFL career, Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has established himself as one of the premier players at his position. Across 17 games in 2025, the 23-year-old recorded 1,839 yards from scrimmage and 18 touchdowns on 320 touches. Gibbs is averaging nearly six yards per touch for his career and has […]

Giants "Seriously Looking" at Top RBs in Draft and Free Agency

The New York Giants are "seriously looking" at some of the top running backs in both the NFL draft and free agency this offseason, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Raanan specifically notes players like Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love and free-agent RBs Travis Etienne Jr. and Kenneth Walker III. Even though they already have Cam […]

Tyler Allgeier Seeking Three-Year, $22 Million Deal

Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent running back Tyler Allgeier will be looking for a contract in the neighborhood of three years and $22 million this offseason, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Kendall adds that it's almost certainly "more than the Falcons will be willing to pay" with Bijan Robinson's second contract looming down the […]

Texans Could Pursue a Trade for De'Von Achane

The Houston Texans are expected to make a "push for a top running back in the free-agent market," but the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander also suggests the team could look to trade for Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane this offseason as they look to improve their RB room. In free agency, Kenneth Walker […]

Giants Could Select Jeremiyah Love in the Draft

Charlie Campbell of Walter Football reports that the New York Giants are "particularly high" on Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. Campbell suggests it would represent a best-player-available move instead of the Giants reaching for need. Live is a can't-miss prospect in this year's draft class and is a top-10 overall talent. In his last […]

Will Trey Benson Emerge as the RB1 in Arizona in 2026?

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) appeared to have a golden opportunity to emerge as a workhorse rusher once fellow Cardinals back James Conner (ankle) suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 3 of the 2025 season. Unfortunately, Benson suffered a knee injury the very next week that landed him on Injured Reserve and […]

Is Jarquez Hunter Cuttable in Dynasty Formats?

A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter played an extremely minimal role in all phases as a rookie. The 23-year-old was active for just five games and did not record a single touch on offense. Hunter's path to playing time is blocked in Los Angeles, as the […]