DeMarco Murray Turns Down Workout With Saints

Free-agent running back DeMarco Murray declined a workout invitation with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source. He is still waiting for the right opportunity, but he may have to wait until training camp to sign with a team. Murray battled nagging injuries with the Titans last year and had a career-low 3.6 yards […]

Tyler Ervin Medically Cleared

Houston Texans running back/kick returner Tyler Ervin (knee) has been medically cleared to take part in training camp next month after he was put on Injured Reserve in 2017 with a torn patellar tendon that required surgery. The fourth-round pick caught eight passes for 38 yards in just four games last year, and he'll need […]

Rex Burkhead, James White Splitting First-Team Work

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead and James White have taken the majority of the first-team repetitions in offseason workouts. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see rookie Sony Michel, the 31st overall pick in the draft, rise to the top of this group by the time the season starts. Jeremy Hill and Mike […]

Dynasty Stock Watch - RB Risers

In the world of fantasy football, there isn't a position more important or as directly linked to the success of a team as the running back position. Nowadays, there are a ton of young running backs that are producing on RB1 /Elite levels. Here we're going to sift through the players whose stock in dynasty leagues is increasing, […]

Who's #1 in Redraft Leagues for 2018?

Every year, there is a consensus #1 overall pick in fantasy football. The consensus varies in strength, but there's usually a guy the majority of the fantasy community agrees should go first. Last year, it was David Johnson. In 2016, it was Antonio Brown. In 2015,  it was Adrian Peterson. The past three seasons have […]

Tim Hightower Trying Out For Saints

Free-agent running back Tim Hightower, who spent all of 2017 out of the league, is working out with the New Orleans Saints on a tryout basis this week. The veteran running back has a history with the team, playing with them from 2015-2016, but he'd be nothing more than a depth signing to open the […]

Joe Williams Impressing Head Coach

San Francisco 49ers running back Joe Williams, who missed his rookie season with a foot injury, is competing for a roster spot this summer and has impressed head coach Kyle Shanahan. “Joe’s come a long way. I think his body looks a lot better than it did last year. He put on a lot of […]

Terrance West To Visit Saints

Free-agent running back Terrance West will visit the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, according to a source. West would just be a depth signing to open the season with Mark Ingram slated to be suspended for the first four games. In just five games for Baltimore in 2017, West had 39 carries for 138 yards […]

Leonard Fournette Looking Leaner

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is looking leaner at mandatory minicamp this week, showing off his quickness in non-contact practice. "I feel like I play my best at what I played at in college, 223, 224 [pounds]," Fournette said after practice. "I put in my best at that weight and why not [get back […]

David Johnson Will Reportedly Skip Three-Day Minicamp

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is expected to skip the team's three-day mandatory minicamp. Johnson is holding out for a contract extension, as the fourth-year pro is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Johnson was injured almost all of last season, but if he is able to resolve his contract dispute with […]

Taylor Lewan Holding Out

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan is officially holding out of mandatory minicamp as he seeks a lucrative long-term deal that would make him the NFL's highest paid tackle. Lewan is perhaps the best overall left tackle in the NFL, and general manager Jon Robinson said the team is looking to keep Lewan in the […]

Jamaal Charles To Visit With Saints

Free-agent running back Jamaal Charles will visit with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, according to a source. Charles carried the ball only 69 times for 296 yards (4.3 yards per carry) and one touchdown in 14 games for the Broncos last season, and the veteran running back doesn't have much left at this point […]

Jay Ajayi Looking Like "The Guy" in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach Duce Staley heavily implied that Jay Ajayi would be the workhorse back in the Eagles backfield this season. "I'm pretty sure that Jay is excited about being able to go out there and dominate and being able to be that guy," Staley said. "Just him being focused, coming in, knowing […]

2018 Fantasy Football Rankings Analysis: Running Backs (PPR)

RotoBaller's PPR rankings are updated and live! Click here to check out the rankings and get a leg up on the rest of your leaguemates with some early research. Point per reception (or "PPR") scoring formats can give added value to pass-catching running backs who might not see a fantasy roster spot in standard leagues. For […]

Devontae Booker Looks To Be Heavily Involved

Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker is currently looking like he will get a heavy workload in 2018. However, there will be competition in training camp. De'Angelo Henderson has some buzz around him with the organization. The Broncos also drafted two running backs. Booker may be the early favorite but the others will be given […]

Nyheim Hines Running as Top Kick Returner at OTAs

Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Nyheim Hines has served as the team’s primary kick returner in organized team activities, per Kevin Hickey of Colts Wire. The Colts ranked 25th in the league with 590 yards of kick-return yardage in 2017, while ranking 18th in the league with 21.1 yards per kick return. With little competition […]

Ty Montgomery Appears to Maintain Prominent Role

According to ESPN reporter Rob Demovsky, Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery hasn’t lost any ground to fellow running backs Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones over the course of organized team activities. Montgomery was Green Bay’s featured running back going into the 2017 season before a rib injury and a subsequent wrist injury essentially […]

Bucs Could Be Going With Three-Headed Monster At Running Back

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones, a second-round pick, is expected to share the load with Peyton Barber, with Charles Sims having a chance to keep the third-down role he had in 2017. Jones, however, must first show the coaching staff that he understands the offense and can pass protect. The faster he […]

Melvin Gordon To Have Bigger Pass-Catching Role

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has developed into one of the better pass-catching running backs in the NFL and finished with 58 catches for 476 yards and four touchdowns in 2017. Offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt said Gordon's role in the passing game could expand even more this year, particularly with the loss of […]

Zack Martin Signs a Six-Year Extension

Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin signed a six-year contract extension on Monday. He's tied to the Cowboys until 2024. Martin will become the highest paid guard with the highest guarantee in the history of the league (for now). Martin has not missed a game since being drafted 16th overall in 2014 and is widely […]

The Grass Isn't Greener - Free Agents Whose Value Will Decrease

We are about three months removed from Free Agency. The NFL Draft has come and gone. The fantasy picture is starting to become clearer as we near draft season. Immediately following free agent signings, fantasy analysts all over had instant reactions, and rightfully so. Those reactions were based on the NFL landscape at the time. […]

Daryl Williams Extension A Priority

The Carolina Panthers are expected to reach a contract extension with right tackle Daryl Williams before the start of the regular season. He has developed into the team's most consistent linemen and has been a two-year starter at right tackle. Williams played every snap in 2017 and was ranked third among offensive tackles by Pro […]

Carlos Hyde Expected To Open Season As Starter

According to a report from long-time Cleveland Browns beat reporter Tony Grossi, Carlos Hyde is expected to open the season as the team's starting running back. Hyde signed with the team as a free agent this offseason but the selection of Nick Chubb in April's draft cast some uncertainty over what Hyde's role would be. […]

PPR Mock Draft Recap - Reaches and Busts

Here at RotoBaller, we just completed a PPR mock draft, which means it's time for me to mock that draft. Welcome to the official roast of the 12 members of our crew who participated. I'm going to comb back over our draft with a fine tooth comb and let you know who made the biggest […]

RotoBaller Best-Ball Rankings vs ADP: Finding Values in MFL10

Best ball season is in full swing, and drafts are filling up faster and faster. With the NFL draft over, and the start of the season rapidly approaching, more people are getting the fantasy football "itch." Along with following proper roster construction, getting players at a discount is one of the strategies the most successful […]

David Johnson's Injury Not Serious

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson recently sat out of practice with an undisclosed injury. However, per multiple sources, the injury is not considered serious. Johnson is entering a contract year after sitting out almost the entire 2017 season with a wrist injury. The previous year, Johnson was the No. 1 fantasy player in all […]

Can Christian McCaffrey Improve on 2017?

You had to wonder what Christian McCaffrey was going to bring to the Carolina Panthers offense last season when they selected him eighth overall in the 2017 draft. Even though McCaffrey was a star at Stanford, there were concerns regarding his ability to perform at the NFL level as a true between-the-tackles running back. Would […]

Chris Carson, C.J. Prosise Standing Out

Seattle Seahawks running backs Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise were both mentioned as standouts in organized team activities by head coach Pete Carroll. Carson had become the starter last year before an ankle injury in the fourth game knocked him out for the rest of the year. However, he's healthy now and "hasn't missed one […]

Duke Johnson Agrees To Contract Extension With Browns

The Cleveland Browns and running back Duke Johnson agreed to a three-year, $15.6 million contract extension on Thursday. Johnson will get $7.7 million guaranteed and the $5 million average per year makes him a top-10 running back in terms of annual salary. The extension assures Johnson will remain in Cleveland, as he would have gone […]

Steve Sarkisian More Comfortable In Second Season

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is much more comfortable and confident running the offense heading into Year 2. “At this point a year ago, I was still going through a lot of the growing pains of the system, the players and learning the staff,” Sarkisian said. “Year 2 is just night and day, for […]