2026 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 300 (Free Agency Updates)

The 2026 fantasy football season will be here before you know it, and it's never a bad idea to take an early look at the redraft pecking order. This edition of our 2026 fantasy football rankings includes rookies and is updated after key free-agent signings. These top 300 fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, […]

Devin Neal Ticketed for Backup Role in Year 2

Saints running back Devin Neal was a popular late-season waiver pickup in 2025 when injuries pushed him into a starting role from Weeks 13 through 15, but with New Orleans' signing of Travis Etienne Jr. to a four-year deal, he has to be viewed as one of fantasy's biggest fallers in the opening week of […]

Fantasy Football Outlooks for 7 Players on New Teams: Travis Etienne, Kenneth Walker, Mike Evans, Malik Willis, more

The NFL offseason has officially begun. Things started with a bang as we saw multiple big-name players change teams on Day 1 of NFL free agency. We saw the likes of Travis Etienne Jr., Kenneth Walker III, Mike Evans, and a handful of others all join new teams. It will be interesting to see how […]

Jeremiyah Love NFL Draft Rookie Film Breakdown: Notre Dame RB Scouting Report - Coach Knows Ball Series

Welcome to Coach Knows Ball, an NFL Draft series analyzing the top prospects in the 2026 class. I'm a college football coach with 11 years of NCAA experience and have been scouting NFL Draft prospects for over 15 years. This series will give a deep dive into the film of some of the top players […]

2024 NFL Draft Re-Do: Full First-Round Shuffle

With the 2026 NFL Draft slowly approaching, let's take a look back at a full year and re-draft the opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In this redo, we will give each "original" holder of the pick their respective slot back, as if any "Draft Day" trades had not occurred. On Draft Day, the […]

Jonathon Brooks to Compete for Lead Role in Carolina?

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) could be an appealing buy-low candidate in dynasty leagues as he works his way back from injury. Brooks missed the entire 2025 regular season due to a torn ACL that he suffered in 2024. Injuries have limited the once-promising running back to just three games through two NFL […]

Chiefs Sign Emari Demercado to One-Year Deal

The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Demercado had over 1,100 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns (three rushing) in his three years with the team, and he'll now join Kenneth Walker III in KC's new-look backfield […]

Zach Charbonnet's Knee Surgery Goes "Very Well"

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said on Seattle Sports Radio on Thursday that running back Zach Charbonnet's (knee) ACL surgery "went very well," and his "outlook is good." Schneider wouldn't provide a timeline for Charbonnet's recovery or a timetable for when he might be able to resume football activities. The 25-year-old tore the ACL […]

George Holani to Have Bigger Role in Seattle's Backfield?

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider praised running back George Holani on Seattle Sports radio on Thursday, so it sounds like Holani will have a bigger role in 2026, according to John Boyle of the team's official website. Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III left in free agency to sign with the Kansas City […]

Raiders Sign Fullback Connor Heyward

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed fullback Connor Heyward to a two-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The contract includes $2 million fully guaranteed. Heyward hit free agency earlier this week upon the expiration of his four-year rookie deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He's scored a touchdown in […]

Seahawks Sign Emanuel Wilson to a One-Year Deal

The Seattle Seahawks have signed running back Emanuel Wilson to a one-year deal worth up to $2.1 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Wilson is a former undrafted free agent who found success through three years as a depth option in Green Bay. He posted at least 550 scrimmage yards in each of the […]

Commanders Signing Rachaad White to a One-Year Deal

The Washington Commanders are signing former Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Washington non-tendered former RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. on Wednesday, and he quickly latched on with the Jacksonville Jaguars. To give the team more depth in the backfield […]

Will Alvin Kamara Retire?

Andrew Siciliano wonders whether New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (knee) will retire this offseason after an interesting question-and-answer session with head coach Kellen Moore on Kamara and new RB addition Travis Etienne Jr. on Thursday. Moore didn't specifically answer a reporter's question on whether the Saints expect Kamara to be a part of […]

2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Top 110): March Updates

Fantasy football rookie drafts for dynasty leagues are just ahead, and we're here to help with our 2026 fantasy football rookie rankings for all positions. It's always exciting to add a new group of NFL rookies to the fantasy mix, and this class is deep at wide receiver, but all positions have some later-round sleepers to […]

Is Bucky Irving's RB1 Role in Tampa Bay in Danger?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder) has been an electric player when healthy through his first two NFL seasons, collecting nearly 2,400 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns across 27 games played. However, Irving recently underwent offseason shoulder surgery after missing seven games in 2025 due to shoulder and ankle ailments. While Irving is […]

Zach Charbonnet Looks Like the Clear RB1 in Seattle

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) saw his 2025 season come to an unfortunate end when he went down with a torn ACL during his team's NFC Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers. As a result, Charbonnet could miss time to start the 2026 campaign. However, Charbonnet now projects as Seattle's clear […]

Keaton Mitchell Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are signing free-agent running back Keaton Mitchell to a two-year, $9.5 million deal that includes $5 million guaranteed, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Mitchell spent the first three seasons of his career with the Baltimore Ravens, compiling 951 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 140 touches. Injuries limited the 24-year-old […]

Is Kenneth Walker III a Top-10 Dynasty Running Back?

The Kansas City Chiefs made a big splash in the early portion of free agency by signing running back Kenneth Walker III away from the reigning Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks. Across 17 games with Seattle in 2025, Walker III recorded 1,309 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns on 252 touches. The 25-year-old spent most of the […]

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 […]