Carlos Hyde Expected To Sign With Browns

According to a tweet from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, free-agent running back Carlos Hyde is expected to sign with the Cleveland Browns. Hyde will get a three-year deal worth over $15 million, including $6 million in the first year. Hyde should inherit the early-down role which Isaiah Crowell held the previous season while getting spelled […]

RotoBaller's Early 2018 Redraft Football Mock - Rounds 4-6

Welcome to the RotoBaller Mock Redraft, which we are doing way, way too early because we care way, way too much about fantasy football. But hey--you care too much too, because you're here with us on this adventure! We're one big, football family! This slow draft has been going on for a little while, which […]

First-Hand NFL Combine Observations

The NFL Combine is a great experience for potential draft picks. It's an opportunity for players to show off their athleticism and help reinforce some of the attributes scouts see on tape. It is also an opportunity for everyone to second guess them because a 40 time was .5 seconds too slow or because a […]

Fantasy Bomb Podcast - NFL Free Agency

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano discuss all the major happenings of NFL free agency in mid-March and project who will be a riser or faller in the 2018 fantasy football season. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at Reality Sports Online. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel […]

Ravens Tender Alex Collins

The Baltimore Ravens tendered a contract to free-agent running back Alex Collins as an exclusive-rights free agent. Collins ended up being Baltimore's most effective back in 2017, rushing for 973 yards and six touchdowns on 212 carries. He also recorded 23 catches for 187 yards through the air. The 23-year-old should compete with Kenneth Dixon […]

Zac Stacy Attempting Comeback

Former Rams and Jets running back Zac Stacy attended Vanderbilt's Pro Day on Tuesday and is attempting a comeback. Stacy last played two years ago with the Jets but retired after suffering an ankle injury. He had 250 carries in his rookie year with the Rams in 2013 and had 973 rushing yards (3.9 yards […]

Mike Glennon Could Be Signed By Cardinals After Release

There are rumors that free-agent quarterback Mike Glennon could be signed by the Arizona Cardinals once he is officially released by the Bears on Wednesday. However, these rumors picked up speed prior to the Cardinals signing ex-Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford in free agency, meaning that it could be a moot point. Regardless, Glennon could still be […]

Seven Teams Chasing Dion Lewis

Free-agent running back Dion Lewis, widely regarded as the top back on the market, is receiving varying levels of interest from the Dolphins, Jets, Giants, Titans, Texans, Colts and 49ers, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Lewis proved his versatility as New England's most productive back in 2017, and he's likely looking […]

Ravens Releasing Danny Woodhead

The Baltimore Ravens are releasing running back Danny Woodhead for salary cap reasons, according to a source. A solid PPR threat when healthy, the pint-sized Woodhead just can't stay on the field in recent seasons, and he's played in just 10 games the last two years. He should be able to latch on somewhere on […]

49ers Poised To Sign Weston Richburg

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, the San Francisco 49ers intend to sign free-agent center/guard Weston Richburg to a five-year contract at the start of free agency. Richburg was one of the Giants best offensive lineman of the past few seasons while playing center for New York. He should bring some stability to the interior of the 49ers […]

RotoBaller's Early 2018 Redraft Football Mock - Rounds 2-3

It's been a minute (figuratively speaking) since we started this mock draft, and many moves have been made on the free agent market over the last couple of weeks. Then there's the Cleveland Browns, who threw everything into chaos on one March day. With the NFL Draft still weeks away and many cuts, signings, and […]

Giants Reportedly Interested In Jerick McKinnon

The New York Giants have reportedly expressed interest in free-agent running back Jerick McKinnon. McKinnon, who played behind running back Latavius Murray in Minnesota last season, has openly conveyed his desire to have a more prominent role as a featured back. With that unlikely happening as a Viking, he is projected to test the free-agent […]

Jonathan Stewart Will Visit Giants On Tuesday

Free-agent running back Jonathan Stewart is slated to visit with the New York Giants on Tuesday. Stewart, who was released by the Panthers after 10 years of service, has already made a stop in Detroit for a meeting with the Lions. The veteran was semi-productive last season despite his lengthy tenure in the league and […]

DeMarco Murray To Visit With Seahawks

Free-agent running back DeMarco Murray is scheduled to visit with the Seattle Seahawks this week, according to a source. Murray limped to the finish line last year with Tennessee and gave way to the younger and more effective Derrick Henry late in the season. The veteran Murray had 184 carries for just 659 yards (career-low […]

Rams Place Tender On Malcolm Brown

The Los Angeles Rams applied a minimum-salary tender on exclusive-rights free-agent running back Malcolm Brown, and he should be back in training camp trying to make the 53-man roster. Brown will battle to serve as the main backup to Todd Gurley in 2018, but the team could add other options in free agency or the […]

Broncos Listening To Offers For C.J. Anderson

The Denver Broncos are listening to trade offers for running back C.J. Anderson and do not expect to release him at this time. The 27-year-old had the best season of his career in 2017, rushing 245 times for 1,007 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and three touchdowns, so it would make sense that some teams […]

49ers Pushing For Andrew Norwell

The top offensive lineman of this free-agent class, guard Andrew Norwell, is being heavily pursued by the San Francisco 49ers, according to Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com. It has been seen as a foregone conclusion that Norwell ends up with the Giants early in free agency, but the 49ers have the money to make a big […]

Adrian Peterson's Neck Is Reportedly Healed

According to the Arizona Cardinals doctors, running back Adrian Peterson's neck is reportedly fully healed. Peterson is expected to be released by the Cardinals soon after a relatively ineffective half of a season in which he stepped in for injured running back David Johnson. Wherever he lands, Peterson should be considered an untrustworthy option except […]

Cardinals Won't Make A Pitch To Kirk Cousins

Although there were reports that the Arizona Cardinals were prepared to make a pitch to quarterback Kirk Cousins, those reports have been denied. While Cousins would be a very solid option at quarterback for the Cardinals, they are just one of several teams in the race for the signal-caller and their path to securing his […]

Colts Expressing Interest in Dion Lewis

According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Indianapolis Colts are one of the teams in the mix to sign free agent and former New England Patriot running back Dion Lewis. The Colts have truly lacked a difference maker in the backfield in recent seasons, with the team sticking to veteran Frank Gore for […]

Cardinals Expected To Release Adrian Peterson

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to release running back Adrian Peterson on Monday, according to a source. He has a $750,000 bonus due on the third day of the league year on Friday, and Arizona is looking to save money. According to a source, the Cardinals could re-sign Peterson, however. Peterson did next to nothing […]

Lions to Host Jonathan Stewart

In addition to free-agent running back Demarco Murray, the Detroit Lions are also bringing in recently-released veteran running back Jonathan Stewart for a visit. Stewart has spent his entire 10-year career with the Carolina Panthers, averaging a solid 4.3 yards per carry. That dipped to 3.4 YPC last season, however. The soon-to-be 31-year-old would be […]

RB Target Leaders - Finding PPR Value with your RB2/Flex

The running back position remains firmly entrenched at the pinnacle of importance within our fantasy landscape, and one of the contributing factors has been the increased usage of backs as receiving weapons. Last season, 14 different backs collected over 50 receptions, while eight caught 60+. This represented a notable rise from 2016, when 11 runners […]

Dion Lewis Won't Lack For Suitors

Free-agent running back Dion Lewis will be quite attractive to plenty of teams in free agency because of his ability to be effective in space and because of his power between the tackles. The Patriots will fight to retain him, but the expectation is he'll be too expensive to retain. The Jets, Titans, Colts, Buccaneers, […]

Mike Gillislee May Have Another Opportunity

Things are looking good for New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee to get another shot at significant playing time in 2018 with free-agent Dion Lewis unlikely to return. Gillislee was pretty much a non-factor last year, rushing for only 383 yards in nine games, and he was a healthy scratch for much of the […]

Early 2018 Breakouts - Running Back

As we slowly get closer to the 2018 NFL Draft, we are beginning to get an idea of where players are landing. There are plenty of question marks out there still between free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft, but there are definitely some places where the starting lineups are beginning to take shape. In […]

Cardinals Tender Elijhaa Penny

The Arizona Cardinals extended a tender offer to exclusive-rights free-agent running back Elijhaa Penny. Penny will be back in 2018 after running 31 times for 124 yards (4.0 yards per carry) and two scores in his rookie season. He figures to be depth behind David Johnson next season and is unlikely to have any fantasy […]

Early Dynasty Startup Mock Draft - Rounds 3 and 4

We continue with our early mock draft series into rounds three and four.  If you missed the first couple of articles, you can read round one here and round two here.  There are still top end players on the board and players are starting to get a feel for how their teams are starting to shape up. This […]

Chris Johnson Interested In Return To Tennessee

Free-agent running back Chris Johnson indicated on Twitter that he would be open to a return to the Tennessee Titans. Formerly known as CJ2K during his time with the Titans from 2008 to 2013, Johnson played in just eight games with the Cardinals the last two years and put up a career-worst 2.5 yards per […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Carolina Panthers

Here at RotoBaller, our dynasty crew will be reviewing all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every franchise as they currently stand and will review them again after the conclusion of free agency and the NFL Draft. Which players should you buy and […]