Falcons Sign Tyler Goodson for Running Back Depth

The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent running back Tyler Goodson to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to Will McFadden of AtlantaFalcons.com. Goodson, a Georgia native, will head to the NFC South after spending the first three years of his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts. The 25-year-old former undrafted free agent only had 54 rushing […]

Still a Chance Breece Hall Plays 2026 on Franchise Tag

There has been confidence from the New York Jets and running back Breece Hall that they can reach a long-term contract extension before the deadline in mid-July, but The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt still thinks there's a "60-40" chance that Hall signs a deal versus playing on the franchise tag in 2026. General manager Darren Mougey's […]

Kimani Vidal Could Be Sliding Down the Running Back Depth Chart in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal played a surprisingly prominent role in his team's offense in 2025, recording 779 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns on 171 touches across 13 games (10 starts). After opening the year on the practice squad in Los Angeles, Vidal was thrust into a starting role after Chargers' backs […]

Has Chuba Hubbard Reclaimed the RB1 Role in Carolina?

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard was one of the breakout success stories of the 2024 season, recording 1,366 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns on 293 touches across 15 games. However, Hubbard missed time early in the 2025 season with a calf injury and had his starting job usurped by fellow back Rico Dowdle. […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Breakouts for 2026 - Sneaky Candidates to Claim RB1 Status

Everyone is looking for the next late-round breakout who could nearly single-handedly win you your fantasy football league. During the 2025 season, fantasy managers saw Javonte Williams and Travis Etienne Jr. emerge as elite high-end RB1s despite carrying a low draft cost. These running backs below did not finish as top-12 options last season and […]

2020 NFL Draft Re-Do: Full First-Round Shuffle

With the 2026 NFL Draft slowly approaching, let's take a look back nearly six years and re-draft the opening round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In this redo, we will give each "original" holder of the pick their respective slot back, as if any "Draft Day" trades had not occurred. On Draft Day, several trades […]

Najee Harris Visits With Seahawks

Former Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (Achilles) visited with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, and the plan is for him to visit with the Las Vegas Raiders next, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Harris played in every single game in his first four years in the […]

Rams Re-Sign Ronnie Rivers to One-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Rams re-signed running back Ronnie Rivers to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to Stu Jackson of the team's official website. Rivers will return for a fifth year in L.A. after carrying the ball just nine times for 46 yards in 11 regular-season games in 2025. The 27-year-old former undrafted free […]

Jordan Mason Could Benefit from Quarterback Change

Minnesota running back Jordan Mason was a popular sleeper pick after being traded from the 49ers and signing a two-year, $10.5 million contract extension with the Vikings in the opening days of the 2025 league year. Instead, he spent most of the season as the 1B to 30-year-old Aaron Jones. Mason finished the year with […]

Jeremiyah Love Does Not Participate at Notre Dame Pro Day

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love did not participate in any drills or testing during the team's annual Pro Day on Tuesday, but he was in attendance supporting his teammates. A potential top five pick in April's NFL Draft, Love has long been considered the RB1 in an otherwise lackluster rookie class and has done […]

Joe Mixon Remains a Free Agent as April Approaches

Free-agent running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) remains unsigned deep into March. The Texans recently released Mixon after one of the most confusing seasons in recent memory. Mixon's timetable for returning from an undisclosed injury kept getting pushed back, and the team never provided any clarity on why he wasn't able to play. Ultimately, the […]

RJ Harvey Ready for a Year 2 Jump?

Most fantasy managers were not thrilled about Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey's fantasy value going into 2026 when the Broncos re-signed J.K. Dobbins. But Harvey will continue to factor into Denver's offense, and the coaching staff thinks he's "ready for a Year 2 jump," according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. Harvey wasn't exactly […]

Falcons to Sign Brian Robinson Jr.

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to sign former San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr. to an undisclosed deal, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Robinson has over 2,700 rushing yards, 612 receiving yards, and 22 total touchdowns in his four NFL seasons with the 49ers and Washington Commanders. The 27-year-old former third-round […]

Breece Hall's Dynasty Ceiling Capped in New York?

New York Jets running back Breece Hall had a career year in 2025 in his fourth year in the NFL, running for 1,065 yards and four touchdowns on 243 carries in 16 starts, adding 36 receptions for 350 yards and another touchdown on 48 targets. However, despite the strong season as the team's top offensive […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Single-QB Dynasty Leagues

March is coming to a close, which can only mean fantasy football rookie drafts are right around the corner. The NFL Draft is just ahead, and if you haven't already, it's time to get familiar with the upcoming rookie class. We're back with our freshly updated fantasy football rookie rankings for all positions. Below, check out where […]

D'Andre Swift Facing Playing-Time Questions Heading into 2026

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift posted another solid statistical season in 2025, recording 1,386 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns on 257 touches across 16 games. The 27-year-old may not offer incredible upside, but he's provided fantasy managers with extremely stable production in recent seasons. Dating back to 2023, Swift has played at least 16 […]

Jadarian Price's Dynasty Stock is Rising as the 2026 Draft Approaches

University of Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price is considered one of the top prospects at his position heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. Price was overshadowed during his college career by fellow Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, who is expected to come off the 2026 draft board early in the first round. Across […]

Travis Homer Signs With Steelers as RB Depth

Former Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer signed an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. In the last three seasons in Chicago, Homer only had seven rushing attempts for 21 yards while catching three of his four targets for 11 yards in the […]

Jahmyr Gibbs in Line for a Career Workload

For the first time in his NFL career, Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs looks to be entering the 2026 season in a true bellcow role. The Lions selected Gibbs with the 12th overall pick in the 2023 Draft, the same year they added veteran David Montgomery through free agency. For three seasons, Gibbs and […]

Jonathan Taylor Still Headlines Colts Backfield

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor "still headlines" the team's running backs room, according to The Athletic's James Boyd, and there "hasn't been much chatter" about Taylor's workload as he heads into the final year of his contract in 2026. The 27-year-old was the RB2 in half-PPR fantasy points in 2025, behind only Christian McCaffrey, […]

Derrick Henry Continues to Face Minimal Competition

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry isn't getting any younger, but his lead-back role appears to be safe, given that he faces minimal competition in the Baltimore backfield. The Ravens allowed Keaton Mitchell to depart in free agency, leaving Rasheen Ali and Justice Hill as the lone ball-carriers behind Henry. Hill has flashed flex appeal […]

Jarquez Hunter Not Close to Having Fantasy Relevance?

Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter is buried too far down the depth chart to justify rostering him in dynasty fantasy football leagues. When Hunter was selected as a fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, there was some speculation that he could ascend into the No. 2 running back role behind Kyren Williams. […]

No Clear Frontrunner Between Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Bhayshul Tuten?

Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com writes that "it'll be a while" before the Jacksonville Jaguars' backfield dynamic gains any clarity. Jacksonville lost Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency and replaced him with Chris Rodriguez Jr., who will compete for the lead-back role with Bhayshul Tuten. Although it might seem like Tuten has an early leg up […]

Packers Expected to Draft a Running Back?

The Green Bay Packers will likely bring in an external addition to fill the backup running back role in 2026, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Schneidman writes that he doesn't expect MarShawn Lloyd or Chris Brooks to be the No. 2 option behind Josh Jacobs in Week 1. He mentioned free agents Kareem […]

Chris Rodriguez Jr. the Early Leader to be No. 1 Back in Jacksonville?

With running back Travis Etienne Jr. no longer in town, the Jacksonville Jaguars could be eyeing a timeshare in their backfield in 2026 with Bhayshul Tuten and newcomer Chris Rodriguez Jr. ESPN's Michael DiRocco writes that "it'll be a while before it's determined what the workload share between Tuten and Rodriguez will be." Behind Tuten […]

Could Kenny McIntosh Lead the Seahawks' Backfield?

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (knee) could be in the mix to lead the team's backfield in 2026. According to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic, "McIntosh is as talented as any running back on the roster and should get an opportunity to be one of the two lead guys." This is an interesting development […]

Jeremiyah Love an Option for the Commanders at No. 7 Overall?

The Washington Commanders "would have no reason to hesitate" selecting Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the seventh overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Washington already has Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White in its backfield, but Love is an entirely different breed of running back, offering […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Value Chart: Rankings Risers, Fallers (March Updates)

With the first wave of free agency now past, the dynasty landscape has seen significant changes in the market. Out with the old, and in with the new, as they say, as several new faces landed in new places, boosting their value as the NFL calendar officially rolls over into 2026. It’s not just the […]

Saquon Barkley to Benefit From New-Look Offense in 2026?

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley had another strong campaign in 2025, but it was admittedly a little underwhelming by his own standards. Fantasy managers who spent a first-round pick on Barkley after his overall RB2 campaign were also likely a little disappointed to see him drop to RB14 in 2025. Still, that's nothing to […]

DJ Giddens an Intriguing Handcuff Despite Minimal Standalone Value

Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens was a popular selection in rookie drafts last year because of his role behind Jonathan Taylor. Managers saw that Taylor had missed 16 games over the last three seasons and believed that Giddens could end up starting some games if the star running back missed time. The logic was […]