Quinshon Judkins Waives Right to Speedy Trial

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has waived his right to a speedy trial in his ongoing misdemeanor battery/domestic violence case, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. A second-round pick in the 2025 draft, Judkins has yet to sign his rookie contract with the Browns after being arrested in July. This latest […]

Najee Harris' Status for Week 1 Uncertain

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh was non-committal about the status of running back Najee Harris (eye) for the start of the regular season, saying, "there's a chance he is" when asked if Harris is playing in Week 1. Harris was injured on July 4 due to a fireworks mishap and has spent training […]

Malik Davis Signing With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have signed free-agent running back Malik Davis on Friday. The team needed additional depth with Jaydon Blue (ankle) and Miles Sanders (knee) both banged up right now. Davis figures to give this team an extra body ahead of Saturday's preseason contest versus the Los Angeles Rams. Davis spent last season on the […]

5 Sneaky Fantasy Football Bench Stashes: Later-Round Draft Values (2025)

There are seemingly a million different ways to describe the search for productive late-round draft picks in fantasy football every year. Whether you call them sleepers, stashes, league-winners, or diamonds in the rough, the premise is always the same. We are all looking for those players left over in the double-digit rounds that will end […]

Fantasy Football Best Ball Sleepers: 8 Must-Have Draft Targets After Round 10

All 32 teams have finally begun training camp, marking the official start of the 2025 NFL season. In less than two months, we will be sitting down to enjoy the first game of Week 1. Redraft leagues have never been closer. However, many have been spending the offseason enjoying best ball draft formats. In best […]

Kyle Monangai Working With Starters on Friday

Chicago Bears rookie running back Kyle Monangai is getting work with the first-team offense during 11-on-11 drills at training camp practice on Friday, according to Zack Pearson of 247 Sports. Monangai was seen working mostly with the second-string unit in practices earlier this week, but the 23-year-old seventh-round pick is getting a shot with the […]

Chris Collier Leads Raiders Backfield in Preseason Opener

Second-year running back Chris Collier took the spotlight in the Las Vegas Raiders' 23-23 tie with the Seahawks, handling the bulk of the second-half carries. Collier played a key role in the team's most productive drives, including a 16-yard run that helped set up Cam Miller's touchdown pass. While the 25-year-old remains a longshot to […]

Tahj Brooks Handles the Bulk of the Carries on Thursday

Cincinnati Bengals running back Tahj Brooks ran for 26 yards off 10 attempts in Thursday's preseason loss to the Eagles. He added one catch (two targets) for three yards. Chase Brown began the contest with the rest of the starters. While Brooks handled the bulk of the touches, he only averaged 2.6 yards per carry. […]

Keaton Mitchell Finds the End Zone Against Colts

Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell posted the most efficient game out of the backfield in the 24-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The third-year back finished with nine carries for 68 yards (7.6 yards per carry) and one touchdown. During his 22-yard score in the first quarter, Mitchell showed great patience and bursts of […]

Top 25 College Football Rivalry Names of All Time

It's not time for my college football preseason top-25 just yet, so we will do something a little bit different while we're waiting. Some rivalries have good names. Some rivalries have great names. We're going to sort through those here for my first top-25 list for the 2025 college football season. This isn't about the […]

DJ Giddens Runs for 17 Yards in Pro Debut

Indianapolis Colts running back DJ Giddens carried the ball six times for 17 yards and failed to corral his lone target in a 24-16 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Giddens and Tyler Goodson split the work throughout the first half of the game before ultimately giving way to Khalil Herbert at the […]

Jacardia Wright has Strong Preseason Opener

Seattle Seahawks running back Jacardia Wright found the end zone in his first preseason game and finished with seven carries for 34 yards, while working in the second half with fellow rookie Jalen Milroe at quarterback. Additionally, Wright had a 45-yard run called back to a Brady Russell holding penalty. Wright is an undrafted rookie […]

Damien Martinez Quiet in Preseason Debut

Seattle Seahawks running back Damien Martinez made his preseason debut on Thursday against the Raiders, but he worked well behind George Holani, who seems to have the early lead in the competition for the third running back spot in Seattle. Martinez ran for just 10 yards on his six carries and caught both his targets […]

George Holani Totals 81 Yards in Seahawks Tie

Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani finished Thursday's preseason opener with a team-high 61 rushing yards on seven carries and added 20 more yards on a catch out of the backfield. He had a 24-yard rushing touchdown for the Seahawks' first score of the night, and his longest play of the game. Holani was an […]

Will Shipley Leads Eagles Backfield with Long Run

Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley carried the ball seven times for 48 yards and caught a pass for four yards in Thursday's 34-27 win over the Bengals. All of Shipley's action took place in the first quarter, with the hefty majority of it being on the first drive alone. On the Eagles' third play […]

Rasheen Ali "Banged Up," Status Worth Monitoring

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh noted that running back Rasheen Ali was "banged up" during Thursday's 24-16 win over the Colts. Ali finished with nine carries for 37 yards and a touchdown, continuing his bid for a roster spot behind Derrick Henry and Justice Hill. While the top of the depth chart is set, […]

Jaydon Blue Dealing With Bone Bruise

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (heel) avoided serious injury after an MRI revealed a bone bruise, ruling out an ankle sprain. Blue has impressed in training camp and could push for touches behind Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders, both of whom have averaged under four yards per carry in each of the past […]

Brashard Smith Suffers Finger Injury

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Brashard Smith (finger) suffered a finger injury in training camp practice on Thursday and left early, according to Chiefs beat writer Matt McMullen. It is unknown if Smith's injury is serious, but it could keep him from taking part in the preseason opener on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals. […]

Deuce Vaughn Returns to Training Camp Practice

Dallas Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn (hamstring) was able to practice with the rest of the team at training camp on Thursday, according to Calvin Watkins of The Dallas Morning News. It's good news for a beat-up Dallas backfield, as both Miles Sanders (knee) and rookie Jaydon Blue (ankle) are also on the injury report. […]

Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman Jr. Sitting Out Preseason Opener

ESPN's Stephen Holder reports that Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (groin) are a few of the team's starters that will not be suiting up for Thursday's preseason opener against the Baltimore Ravens. In addition to Taylor and Pittman, DeForest Buckner, Braden Smith, Josh Downs, Bernhard Raimann and Grover […]

Bhayshul Tuten has "Inside Track to the No. 3 RB Role"

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten got off to a slow start this summer at training camp due to a hamstring injury, but since then, SI.com's John Shipley reports that he's been stacking good days together and has been 100% healthy. Tuten's speed is on display, and "it seems like he has the inside […]

Nick Chubb Dealing With Head Injury

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb (head) missed his second straight day of practice at training camp on Thursday after taking a hard shot to his head and leaving with a trainer on Tuesday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Sports. It's unclear if Chubb is in the league's concussion protocol, but it's worth […]

Phil Mafah Impressing in Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Phil Mafah is earning praise from Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, according to Garrett Podell of CBS Sports. Schottenheimer said that Mafah is "very fluid" and has "excellent" vision. A seventh-round pick out of Clemson, Mafah rushed for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns in 14 games in his final collegiate […]

Jordan James to be Out "A Couple Weeks" With Broken Finger

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Jordan James (finger) broke his finger and will undergo surgery, according to David Lombardi of The Athletic. As a result, James will be out for "a couple weeks," according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. It's tough news for the 21-year-old heading into his first NFL season, but the good […]

Jaydon Blue Leaves With Undisclosed Injury on Thursday

Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue (lower body) spent time in the medical tent during Thursday's training camp practice before walking off the field under his own power due to an undisclosed lower-body injury, according to Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News. Hoyt says that Blue might be done for the day after […]

Roschon Johnson Battling Foot Issue

Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson (foot) was held out of Thursday's practice with a foot injury, according to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs. It's unfortunate news for the former Texas Longhorn, as he's reportedly been the primary short-yardage and goal-line option throughout camp for Chicago. Backfield mate D'Andre Swift is slated to handle most […]

MarShawn Lloyd Doing Rehab Work on the Side

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (groin) was technically listed as not practicing at training camp on Thursday, but ESPN's Rob Demovsky was doing some rehab work for the first time since suffering a groin injury. Lloyd, who played in just one regular-season game in 2024 in his rookie season due to multiple injuries, […]

Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Tyjae Spears, Chase Brown, Austin Ekeler

The running back position is often quite polarizing in many draft rooms. Many fantasy managers tend to target running backs early and leave the first four rounds with at least two running backs. However, some managers often fade the position and wait to target high-upside rookies in the double-digit rounds and instead stack their roster […]

Braelon Allen Impressing at Jets Camp

New York Jets running back Braelon Allen has continued to impress during Jets training camp. Nick Faria of The Riverdale Press noted that Allen was "running through arm tackles" on Thursday, and it appears he is going to " break out in a major way." Last season, Allen was given opportunities in the backfield but […]

James Cook Still Not at Practice

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has continued to miss practice. According to Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN, the running back did not come out during Thursday's session, which marks his fourth-straight missed session. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as Cook continues his "hold in" as he seeks a new contract. While it […]