Chargers Place Exclusive-Rights Tender on Kimani Vidal

The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Friday that they placed an exclusive-rights tender on free-agent running back Kimani Vidal to keep him around for the 2026 season. The Chargers also signed running back Jaret Patterson and safety Kendall Williamson to contract extensions. The 24-year-old Vidal was thrust into a bigger role than anticipated last year […]

Texans Release Joe Mixon

The Houston Texans released running back Joe Mixon (foot) on Friday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. We knew Mixon was expendable, especially after not playing at all last year due to an ankle/foot injury, when the Texans acquired David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions this week. Details on the 29-year-old Mixon's injury last […]

Dolphins to Release Alec Ingold

The Miami Dolphins and 2023 Pro Bowl fullback Alec Ingold are parting ways, sources told Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Ingold had talks with the Dolphins about a new deal, but he will now be released and will be free to sign with a new team as soon as Friday. The 29-year-old was entering […]

Where Does Nicholas Singleton Fit into Murky Rookie RB Class?

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (foot) injured his foot during Senior Bowl practices and was unable to participate in any on-field drills at the NFL Combine, adding further uncertainty to how the rookie running back class stacks up behind Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love. While Singleton's four years at Penn State never fully lived up […]

Is Jonah Coleman the Rookie RB2?

Washington running back Jonah Coleman was at the NFL Combine, where he conducted interviews, but he did not participate in any drills other than the bench press, where his 22 reps ranked third at the position. The trend of saving workouts for individual pro days has become more prevalent, especially for players who might not […]

Saints Restructure Alvin Kamara's Contract

The New Orleans Saints and running back Alvin Kamara (knee) agreed to an adjusted contract on Friday, lowering his salary cap number for the 2026 season by $8 million, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. It's not a standard base salary-to-bonus conversion, but it will provide cap flexibility if he's not with the […]

Devin Singletary Restructures his Contract With Giants

The New York Giants and running back Devin Singletary agreed to a restructured contract on Friday to keep him in New York in 2026, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Singletary has 1,144 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns in his two seasons with the Giants, but he figures to be buried on the RB […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Superflex (2QB) Rankings (2026): Post-NFL Combine Updates

The 2026 NFL Combine is in the rearview mirror, and although pro days are still ahead, the next big event will be the NFL Draft! Whether your rookie draft is before the NFL Draft or you just want a look at the pecking order following the Combine, we have you covered with our 2026 fantasy […]

2025 NFL Draft Re-Do: Full First-Round Shuffle

With the 2025 regular season in the books, it's time to revisit the opening round of the NFL Draft. While some teams made the right calls, some are likely regretting the selection they made last April. In this piece, we will "re-do" the entire opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft and determine which teams […]

Chuba Hubbard Has a Path to Reclaim Starting Job

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard lost hold of his lead-back role during the 2025 season, but he has a glaring opportunity to win back the starting job in 2026. Rico Dowdle supplanted Hubbard atop the depth chart for a decent portion of last year, but with Dowdle headed for free agency and unlikely to […]

Cardinals Won't Tender a Contract to Emari Demercado

The Arizona Cardinals will not tender a contract to restricted free-agent running back Emari Demercado before next week, making him a free agent, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Demercado had over 1,100 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns in his three years with the Cardinals, including a career-high 312 rushing yards on 44 carries […]

NFL Running Back Report Card: Final Post-Super Bowl Grades For Every Starting Running Back

After a monster year from the running back position in 2024, NFL fans were excited to see what we might get in 2025. While not quite as fantastic, we were still treated to stretches of excellent running back play. Jonathan Taylor, Christian McCaffrey, and Bijan Robinson all led the charge. There is a great mix […]

Sean Tucker Will be a Free Agent

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not tender a contract to restricted free-agent running back Sean Tucker, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Tucker will become a free agent next week after rushing for 320 yards and seven touchdowns on a career-high 86 carries in 17 games in 2025 in his third year in the […]

Jordan Mason to See Larger Role in Minnesota in 2026?

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason could be in line for a bigger backfield role with the Vikings next season, with fellow RB Aaron Jones Sr. set to be either released or traded this offseason. If Jones is off the roster going into the 2026 season, Mason would rise to the top of the RB […]

Packers Re-Sign Chris Brooks to Two-Year Deal

The Green Bay Packers and running back Chris Brooks agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million deal on Wednesday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Brooks served as the team's RB3 in 2025 behind starter Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson, carrying the ball only 27 times for 106 yards and no touchdowns in 17 regular-season […]

Zach Charbonnet to Lead Seattle Backfield When Healthy?

Before tearing his ACL in a Divisional Round win over the 49ers, Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) had seen close to a 50/50 timeshare split with Kenneth Walker III for most of the 2025 season. Walker is now set to test free agency after the team declined to apply their franchise tag before […]

Titans Could Take Jeremiyah Love at No. 4 Overall

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is ESPN's consensus No. 2 prospect, and he ranks high on the Tennessee Titans' draft board, team sources told Turron Davenport. The Titans have the fourth overall pick in this year's NFL draft, and Love may have cemented himself as a top-five pick after running the 40-yard dash in […]

Five-Round Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Superflex Rankings and Analysis

The consensus with the 2026 NFL Draft is that this is a “down year,” or even a “bad year” for talent. This is a phrase bandied about by many analysts and most dynasty personalities. It is also a relatively fair conclusion in terms of depth and overall talent in this class, especially at the quarterback […]

The 10 Greatest Football Players in Notre Dame History

The Fighting Irish have had an illustrious list of players throughout their program's history. However, in this piece, we will attempt to rank the top 10 players in the program's nearly 135-year history. In this ranking, we will analyze the top 10 greatest players in Notre Dame football history by looking at career statistics, legacy, […]

Broncos Expected to "Closely Examine" Veteran RB Market

The Athletic's Nick Kosmider writes that we should expect the Denver Broncos to "closely examine" the veteran running back market this offseason, which includes the Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III, the Jaguars' Travis Etienne Jr., and the Panthers' Rico Dowdle, among others. In terms of the upcoming NFL draft, Kosmider believes it is probably more likely […]

Rams Open to Trading a First-Round Pick?

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead appears to be ready to be aggressive to maximize quarterback Matthew Stafford's window, as he said the team is open to "trading a first-rounder for a proven player," according to Nate Atkins of The Athletic. Snead also revealed that the secondary is a big focus this offseason, with […]

Kenneth Walker III Won't Get the Franchise Tag

Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III will not get the franchise tag on Tuesday, sources told Peter Schrager of ESPN. Walker will become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the new league year and will be one of the top options at the position on the open market after […]

Jets Placing Franchise Tag on Breece Hall

The New York Jets are officially placing the franchise tag on impending free-agent running back Breece Hall on Tuesday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. The tag in 2026 for RBs is set at $14.29 million. Both sides are motivated to get a long-term deal done by the deadline on July 15, but for […]

Falcons to Play in Spain in 2026

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that they are scheduled to play a regular-season game in Madrid, Spain, in 2026. The game against an unnamed opponent will be played at the Bernabeu, the home of Real Madrid, and is part of a multi-year partnership with the city of Madrid and Comunidad de Madrid. It will […]

D'Andre Swift Saves Job with Productive Season?

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift faced strong competition from rookie Kyle Monangai during the 2025 NFL season, but he managed to hold onto his lead-back role thanks to a productive campaign of his own. Swift benefited from new head coach Ben Johnson's offense, ultimately finishing the year with 1,087 rushing yards and nine rushing […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (2026): Post-NFL Combine Updates

The NFL Combine is in the rear-view mirror, meaning the 2026 NFL Draft is approaching quickly! It's almost time for the thick of rookie draft season, and we're here to help with our 2026 fantasy football rookie rankings for all positions. Below, check out the top 107 rookies for 2026, including Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, Mike […]

Fantasy Football NFL Rookie Report Card: Final Grades for Every Fourth-Round Pick of the NFL Draft

Once you get into the fourth round of the NFL Draft, the talent starts to drop off. Players are drafted for depth and potential at this point in the draft. Additionally, players drafted at this point may play less valuable positions, such as running back. However, that does not mean fourth-round draft picks cannot pan […]

Jadarian Price Showcases Strength and Speed at Combine

Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price put together an impressive performance at the Scouting Combine ahead of next month's NFL Draft. He finished with 21 reps in the bench press, which ranked fourth-most among running back prospects, and his 4.36-second 40-yard dash time ranked second. These results follow an impressive NCAA season that saw Price […]

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 […]