Fantasy Football Breakout Running Backs: Top RBs to Target in 2026 Drafts

As a general rule, NFL running backs tend to have the shelf life of milk on an Arizona porch. Over the past five seasons, only half of the fantasy backs who finished in the top 12 repeated the feat the following year, and only five players have held onto RB1 status over the past three […]

Trey Benson's Upside Limited in Crowded Backfield

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) seemed like an intriguing buy-low candidate in fantasy football entering this offseason, but his upside has been squandered following the Cardinals' backfield roster moves so far in free agency. The Cardinals restructured a deal to keep James Conner in Arizona, signed Tyler Allgeier, and also brought back Zonovan […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt Currently the Lead Back in Washington

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt currently sits atop the depth chart as the new league year gets underway. With Chris Rodriguez Jr., Austin Ekeler, and Jeremy McNichols all departing for free agency, Croskey-Merritt remains the lone holdover from Washington's 2025 backfield. That could change via free agency, the NFL Draft, or even a trade, […]

Bears Sign Jedrick Wills Jr. to a One-Year Deal

The Chicago Bears have signed free agent offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. to a one-year contract, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Wills was the Cleveland Browns' No. 10 overall pick back in 2020, and he was talented enough for the Browns to exercise his fifth-year option. However, injuries have limited him to just 13 […]

Jaguars Signing Chris Rodriguez Jr. on Wednesday

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. to an undisclosed two-year deal on Wednesday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Rodriguez will head to the AFC South after three years in Washington. The 25-year-old former sixth-round pick by the Commanders in 2023 out of Kentucky had his best […]

Buccaneers Tender Sean Tucker on One-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers tendered an undisclosed one-year deal to restricted free-agent running back Sean Tucker on Wednesday, according to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. Tucker will most likely return to Tampa for a fourth season and will provide valuable RB depth behind starter Bucky Irving and newcomer Kenneth Gainwell. The 24-year-old former […]

Patrick Taylor Jr. Agrees to Extension With 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers agreed to an undisclosed contract extension with running back Patrick Taylor Jr. (shoulder) on Wednesday, according to Equity Sports. A shoulder injury suffered in the preseason last year caused Taylor to miss the entire 2025 campaign, but he'll be back in the Bay Area as RB depth in 2026 behind Christian […]

Vikings Bringing Aaron Jones Sr. Back

The Minnesota Vikings and running back Aaron Jones Sr. agreed to a revised contract on Wednesday to keep him in town for the 2026 season, sources told the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Jones will lower his base salary to $5.5 million to stay with the Vikings for one more season. Minnesota was getting ready to […]

Fantasy Football Outlooks For RBs On New Teams: Kenneth Walker III, Travis Etienne Jr., Rico Dowdle, Tyler Allgeier, Kenneth Gainwell, more

This year's free-agent running back class wasn't the strongest. However, there were still some notable running backs up for grabs in free agency. Running backs like Kenneth Walker III, Travis Etienne Jr., Tyler Allgeier, Javonte Williams, Rico Dowdle, Isiah Pacheco, and J.K. Dobbins headlined this offseason's class. Some of these running backs will stay on […]

David Montgomery to Enter 2026 as Houston's No. 1 Back

ESPN's DJ Bien-Aime writes that running back David Montgomery will enter the 2026 season as the "No. 1 back" for the Houston Texans after they acquired him from the Detroit Lions for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and two draft picks. Montgomery had 2,506 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns in his three seasons with the Lions. […]

Cardinals Re-Sign Bam Knight to One-Year Deal

The Arizona Cardinals agreed to re-sign running back Bam Knight to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. Knight became a much bigger part of Arizona's backfield last year than anyone would have expected after season-ending injuries to both James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson (knee). The 24-year-old finished the year […]

Four-Round Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: Post-2026 NFL Combine

The 2026 NFL Combine is in the rearview mirror now. While it's not quite as useful at determining player talent as an entire college career's worth of film, it's useful in at least backing up their athleticism with some raw numbers. It's not easy to determine players' athletic measurables from just game tape. One problem […]

Fantasy Football Winners and Losers of 2026 NFL Free Agency

It has been a wild start to NFL free agency so far. Several players have already agreed to deals with a new team, and there were plenty of unexpected deals on the first day of the tampering period. With many of the big moves already happening, this is a good time to evaluate where certain […]

16 NFL Players That Should Retire: Time to Hang It Up

While many NFL legends have continued to play at a high level despite their age, most players see their production decline when they reach a certain age. In this ranking, we spotlight 16 players who should retire ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Which NFL players should retire before free agency kicks off?Featured Promo: Looking […]

Elgton Jenkins Signs a Two-Year Deal With Browns

The Cleveland Browns have signed center Elgton Jenkins to a two-year contract, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The 30-year-old is a former second-round pick and two-time Pro Bowler who spent each of his first seven NFL seasons with the Green Bay Packers. He has experience across various spots on the offensive line but will […]

Giants Sign Fullback Patrick Ricard

The New York Giants have signed free-agent fullback Patrick Ricard, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Ricard is the latest ex-Ravens player to follow head coach John Harbaugh from Baltimore to New York. The 31-year-old University of Maine product spent his first nine NFL seasons with the Ravens, and he was named a Pro […]

49ers Have Interest in Re-Signing Brian Robinson Jr.

The San Francisco 49ers have interest in re-signing running back Brian Robinson Jr., according to Vic Tafur and Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Robinson had a solid season in the Bay Area as the backup behind Christian McCaffrey in his first year with the team in 2025, even though he had a career-low 400 rushing […]

Seahawks Likely to Take a Running Back Early in the Draft?

The Seattle Seahawks let Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III walk in free agency to the Kansas City Chiefs. Zach Charbonnet (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the playoffs in January and might not be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season, which is why The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar believes the […]

Jaylen Warren Likely to be in Third-Down, Change-of-Pace Role in 2026

The Athletic's Saad Yousuf, Dianna Russini, and Mike DeFabo believe that with the addition of new running back Rico Dowdle in free agency, "there's a good shot" that Dowdle will be in the 1A role, and Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren will be the "change-of-pace" back. The 5-foot-8 Warren has been "at his best in […]

Lions Signing Isiah Pacheco on Tuesday

The Detroit Lions are signing free-agent running back Isiah Pacheco to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, a source told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Pacheco will essentially replace David Montgomery, who was traded to the Houston Texans, as the backfield complement to starter Jahmyr Gibbs in Detroit. The 27-year-old former seventh-rounder in 2022 out […]

Rachaad White a Fallback Option for Seahawks?

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White is one of the best players remaining on the free-agent market this week, and the NFL Network's Mike Garafolo says he was told that White is one of the fallback options at RB for the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle failed to re-sign Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, […]

Ranking The Biggest Signings From Day 1 of NFL Free Agency

NFL free agency is finally upon us. Several players are on the move as teams look to retool heading into the 2026 season. We have seen teams such as the Titans go on a spending spree early. Others, like the Seahawks and Chiefs, have experienced quite a few departures. This is always an interesting week […]

Chuba Hubbard a Fantasy Winner to Start Free Agency

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard was one of 2024's most successful fantasy breakouts, finishing his fourth professional season as the RB15, but 2025 brought hardships in the form of injuries and a frustrating timeshare with Rico Dowdle. With Dowdle now agreeing to a two-year pact with the Steelers in the opening hours of the […]

RJ Harvey Stuck in a Timeshare in Year 2?

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey finished his 2025 rookie campaign as the lead back in the Mile High City, following a Week 10 foot injury that ended J.K. Dobbins' first season with the team. Expected to pursue the position aggressively when the legal tampering window opened on Monday, the Broncos agreed to a new […]

Bhayshul Tuten a Day 1 Free-Agency Winner

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten appears to have benefited from the first day of the NFL's legal tampering window, watching former teammate Travis Etienne Jr. agree to a four-year deal with the New Orleans Saints to leave him presently atop the depth chart. With most of the bigger-name free agent backs already finding new […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Sell-High Candidates: 5 Players To Trade Away (2026)

It's easy to fall in love with breakout seasons, hot streaks, and big-time production. With every high comes an inevitable low, so selling a player at the right time can help you avoid the fall and sustain a winning roster in your dynasty fantasy football league. Sell-high players are guys whose current value is better […]

Every NFL Franchise's Most All-Time Hated Player - All 32 Teams

Every NFL fan base has players that they love and hate. Sometimes those players are on their team, and sometimes they are on different teams. Divisional rivals often employ each fan base’s most hated player, but postseason rivals can also fit that bill. Additionally, players who cause internal turmoil on a team can transcend rivalries […]

Tyler Linderbaum Joins Raiders on a Three-Year Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum to a three-year, $81 million deal that includes $60 million guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. The contract makes Linderbaum the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in NFL history. Linderbaum is coming off an impressive stint with the Baltimore Ravens, including a strong 2025 season […]

Teams Monitoring Alvin Kamara's Availability for Trade

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara could hit the trade market after the team signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. during free agency. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, "there now are questions around the league about whether Kamara will be moving on from New Orleans and whether the Saints would be willing [to] […]

Keaton Mitchell Not Tendered by Ravens, Could Sign with Giants?

The Baltimore Ravens are not tendering an offer sheet to running back Keaton Mitchell, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. He will hit free agency and is free to sign anywhere, with Fowler identifying the New York Giants as a potential landing spot. Mitchell was one of the hottest dynasty buys as a rookie in […]