Steelers Sign Kaleb Johnson To Four-Year Rookie Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Friday that they signed third-round rookie running back Kale Johnson to his four-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Steelers took Johnson out of the University of Iowa with the 83rd overall pick. "Really explosive running back that we spent some time with on a 30 […]

Nick Chubb Unlikely To Return To Cleveland

ESPN.com's Daniel Oyefusi reports that, per general manager Andrew Berry, it's becoming "increasingly unlikely" that the team will re-sign running back Nick Chubb after they selected two rushers in April's draft. "I wouldn't rule anything out, but I would say that it's probably increasingly unlikely," said Berry. The Browns' GM also noted that Jerome Ford […]

Updated Fantasy Football Dynasty Rankings: Top 475 Players (Post-NFL Draft) - Jayden Daniels, Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, Brock Bowers, more

The fantasy football and NFL offseason is heating up, and now is a great time to buy and sell players in dynasty leagues. Below, you will find our updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty rankings (the top 475 players) after the 2025 NFL Draft. Where do studs such as Jayden Daniels, Omarion Hampton, Tetairoa McMillan, Brock […]

49ers To Try To Get Christian McCaffrey The Ball As Much As Possible

San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said that running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) "looks awesome" this offseason and also said that "we're going to do everything we can to get him the ball as much as we can." McCaffrey was a big-time fantasy bust as the No. 1 overall pick in most fantasy drafts […]

UFL DFS Lineup Picks: DraftKings Daily Fantasy Advice for Week 7

Welcome to Week 7 of the UFL season, RotoBallers! Parity has crept into the UFL as of late, as we now have four teams (Michigan, Birmingham, D.C., and St. Louis) with identical 4-2 records at the top of the league. Houston and Arlington trail that group at 3-3, while Memphis and San Antonio are likely […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers on New Teams: 6 Offseason Winners

Many teams, players, and fantasy football managers look to the NFL offseason as an opportunity to right the wrongs of the previous season. For fantasy managers, this time is often spent focusing on the NFL Draft. However, we mustn't lose sight of veterans who have found new homes. The NFL is a business, and just […]

Ashton Jeanty Secures Rookie Deal With Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty to his rookie contract. Per Adam Schefter, the four-year agreement is worth a fully guaranteed $35.89 million with $22.74 million due at signing. The 21-year-old is coming off one of the most historic collegiate rushing seasons of all time, and can now officially […]

Jonathon Brooks Placed On PUP List, Out For 2025

The Carolina Panthers placed running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday, meaning he will not play at all in the 2025 season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Brooks tore his right ACL in Week 14 of his rookie season in 2024, his second ACL tear in as many […]

Top Free Agent Landing Spots for Nick Chubb, J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards - Post NFL Draft

With the 2025 NFL Draft behind us, we now have a better understanding of what some teams might need before training camp. The Dallas Cowboys need some wide receiver help, the Pittsburgh Steelers could use a starting quarterback, and the New York Giants could use some depth at the offensive line position. There are also […]

Jaguars Not Very High On Travis Etienne Jr.

The Jacksonville Jaguars' new regime of coaches and executives is "not so high" on running back Travis Etienne Jr., according to league executives who have spoken with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. As a result, Fowler notes that rookie Bhayshul Tuten could carve out a role and make an impact right away. The Etienne era in Jacksonville […]

Bhayshul Tuten Could Make Impact In First Season

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten could make a significant impact during his first NFL season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. In particular, Fowler notes that Tuten could carve out a significant role simply by process of elimination. Jacksonville's new coaching and front office regime isn't very high on incumbent starter Travis Etienne Jr., and […]

Bills GM Expects James Cook To Be Ready

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook skipped the initial portion of the team's voluntary offseason workout program, but general manager Brandon Beane expects him to be ready for football when the time comes. Cook's holdout stems from contract talks, which are ongoing between the running back and team executives. "I know we've had people in […]

Giants Plan To Use Cam Skattebo As Rusher And Receiver

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the New York Giants are expected to use rookie fourth-round running back Cam Skattebo as a pass-catcher and a runner. They like the Arizona State's ability to track the ball out of the backfield. The 23-year-old came alive for the Sun Devils in 2024 with 1,711 rushing yards and 21 […]

Phil Mafah Inks Rookie Deal With Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys have signed seventh-round rookie running back Phil Mafah to a four-year, $4.31 million deal, per the team's transaction log. Mafah spent his entire college career at Clemson, garnering seven starts over his first three seasons before starting in all 14 games in 2024. He broke out last year, rushing for 1,115 yards […]

Montrell Johnson Jr. Heading To Philly

The Philadelphia Eagles have signed undrafted free agent running back Montrell Johnson Jr. to an undisclosed contract. Dylan Olive of Sports Illustrated reported the news. The former Florida Gator spent three seasons with the team in college after a rookie-year stint with the University of Louisiana. Johnson Jr. was better during his first three collegiate […]

Jaydon Blue Signs Rookie Deal With Dallas

Per the team's transaction log, the Dallas Cowboys have signed fifth-round rookie running back Jaydon Blue to a four-year, $4.62 million contract. The 21-year-old played second fiddle to teammate Quintrevion Wisner for the Texas Longhorns and is smaller in stature (5-foot-9) but has speed for days (4.38 40-yard dash). Blue has the odds stacked against […]

Should I Draft TreVeyon Henderson or Rhamondre Stevenson for Fantasy Football? Who Is The New England Patriots RB1 for 2025?

The New England Patriots had one of the best drafts of any team this year. They left the 2025 NFL Draft with several new pieces on offense, including Ohio State’s running back TreVeyon Henderson. Many were surprised when the Patriots drafted Henderson, especially after investing significant money in Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson the past […]

Ashton Jeanty Fantasy Football Rookie Profile

Anticipation surrounding the impending arrival of each rookie class ignites enormous interest throughout the fantasy community as each offseason unfolds. This enthusiasm has been sustained during 2025 due to the immense talent and potential for prolonged value that exists with this year’s collection of prospects. This also incentivized many of you to immerse yourselves in […]

2025 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings Analysis

Choosing the right wide receivers in the first few rounds of your fantasy football redraft leagues or dynasty startups is one of the most important things you have to get right as a fantasy manager. Because the majority of people play in PPR, or points per reception leagues, good WRs have excellent value. It makes […]

Cowboys Non-Committal On How They Will Handle RB Situation

The Dallas Cowboys still don't know how their running back situation is going to materialize in 2025, writes The Athletic's Saad Yousuf. The Cowboys signed Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders in free agency. Deuce Vaughn and Hunter Luepke are returning, but neither is guaranteed a roster spot out of training camp. The team likes the […]

Video: 5 Veteran Running Back Winners of 2025 NFL Draft - Fantasy Football Outlooks

With the 2025 NFL Draft now in the rearview, the RotoBaller staff is digging into the fantasy football ramifications of this year's edition of the draft. RotoBaller analyst David Rispoli drops some knowledge for five veteran running backs who emerged from the NFL Draft as fantasy football winners. Win MORE in 2025 with RotoBaller! Be […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft for 1QB Leagues

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror, meaning it’s time for dynasty rookie draft season. While the 2025 class lacks the superstar upside of last year’s group, there are several appealing prospects in the draft class. So, let’s not waste any time and dive into a two-round, 12-team, 1QB mock draft.Editor's Note: Explore […]

Brashard Smith Signs Rookie Deal With Kansas City

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed rookie seventh-round running back Brashard Smith to a four-year, $4.33 million deal. Kansas City selected the 22-year-old with its final pick in April's draft, No. 228 overall. Smith spent the first three campaigns of his collegiate career as a Hurricane in Miami, and started just ten games, but was […]

DJ Giddens To Be Colts Pass-Catching Back?

The Indianapolis Colts added former Kansas State running back DJ Giddens in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, and James Boyd of The Athletic believes he is poised to beat out Tyler Goodson as the team's top pass-catching back. The team added Khalil Herbert this offseason to replace Trey Sermon, but Giddens profiles […]

Eric Gray Unlikely To Make 53-Man Roster

According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, New York Giants running back Eric Gray is likely to be the odd man out in the team's running back room after the organization selected former Arizona State ball carrier Cam Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. New York is likely to keep three […]

Tommy Mellott Expected To Play Multiple Positions

The Las Vegas Raiders selected Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott in the sixth round of this year's NFL draft, but he's expected to play multiple positions in his rookie year, including wide receiver and running back. "Tommy Mellott is Julian Edelman," one general manager said. The Las Vegas Review-Journal's Vincent Bonsignore writes that the Raiders […]

Emeka Egbuka, Tyler Shough, Quinshon Judkins - Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts

The 2025 NFL Draft is behind us, which means many readers are likely starting their dynasty rookie drafts. About half of mine are going at the moment, for example. That means now is the time to worry about which rookies will pan out in fantasy and which will find themselves in situations where they won't […]

Ravens Add 17 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents

The Baltimore Ravens signed 17 undrafted rookie free agents before the start of their 2025 rookie minicamp. The players they added are as follows: wide receiver Jahmal Banks (Nebraska), outside linebacker Diwun Black (Temple), offensive tackle Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan (Oregon State), wide receiver Xavier Guillory (Arizona State), inside linebacker Jay Higgins (Iowa), guard Reid Holskey (Miami […]

Chiefs Sign 16 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents

The Kansas City Chiefs signed 16 undrafted rookie free agents after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL draft last month. The names they added were wide receiver Elijhah Badger (Florida), tight end Jake Briningstool (Clemson), safety Will Brooks (Tennessee), offensive lineman Dalton Cooper (Oklahoma State), cornerback Jacobe Covington (USC), punter Eddie Czaplicki (USC), wide receiver […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Drafts: Overvalued First-Round Busts In 2025

The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, so we have a better sense of rookie values due to draft capital and landing spots. Now we know the level of investment each team has made in their players and can project their paths to playing time. Dynasty rookie drafts are well underway, so it's time […]