Giants Priced Out of Kenneth Walker III's Market

SNY's Connor Hughes reports that the New York Giants were very in on Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent running back Kenneth Walker III, "but the price simply got too high." The same can be said for Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum. Despite already having Cam Skattebo (ankle) and Tyrone Tracy Jr. in their backfield […]

Rico Dowdle Linked to the Commanders

Carolina Panthers impending free-agent power back Rico Dowdle "has been linked" to the Washington Commanders by some people around the NFL, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Dowdle should do quite well for himself on the open market this offseason after back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with the Dallas Cowboys and Panthers. In 17 regular-season games last year […]

Alvin Kamara's Long-Term Future in New Orleans is Uncertain

ESPN's Katherine Terrell writes that New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara's (knee) long-term future is "uncertain," with the team possibly "looking to get younger and spend less" at the RB position. Kamara's previous salary cap number in 2026 before his contract restructure of $18.63 million was one of the highest on the team. It […]

Cardinals, James Conner Agree to Restructured Contract

The Arizona Cardinals and two-time Pro Bowl running back James Conner (foot) agreed to a restructured contract on Sunday that will keep him with the team in 2026, sources told Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network. Conner played only three games in 2025 due to a foot injury that required season-ending surgery, but he'll be […]

Kenneth Walker III to be the Market-Setter at Running Back Position?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent running back Kenneth Walker III "seems to be the market-setter as it stands" at the RB position this offseason. Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne Jr. will also have a very strong market. Some teams around the league are setting the market's ceiling at around $12 million. […]

Fantasy Football NFL Rookie Report Card: Final Grades for Every Fifth-Round Pick of the NFL Draft

The fifth round of the NFL Draft is where gems start to come few and far between. Most of the stars have been selected at this point, and some fifth-round selections may not even make their roster in Year 1, let alone in Year 2 or 3. Still, we have seen some great fifth-round picks […]

Rhamondre Stevenson the RB1 in New England?

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson had seven rushing touchdowns for the second straight season during the regular season and helped the team advance to the Super Bowl. However, the 28-year-old took a step back in 2025 with 603 rushing yards on a career-low 130 carries (4.6 yards per attempt) in 14 regular-season games. […]

College Football Fallers: 10 Teams Set to Regress Next Season

The dust has settled on the 2025-26 college football season after Indiana's historic run to the College Football Playoff National Championship. We're a long way from the 2026-27 campaign, but we'll never stop talking college football! Each offseason gives programs the chance to reset and improve on last year's efforts, but obviously, not every team […]

Rachaad White, Kenneth Gainwell Linked to the Jaguars

Free agent running backs Rachaad White and Kenneth Gainwell "might make sense" for the Jacksonville Jaguars if they don't re-sign Travis Etienne Jr., according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com. White, 27, spent his first four NFL seasons in Tampa Bay. He consistently flashed upside as a dual-threat back with the ability to score touchdowns, but […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Could be a Good Fit With Saints

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer thinks that Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent running back Travis Etienne Jr. could wind up at over $10 million per year in free agency, and he could be a good fit with a team like the New Orleans Saints. Long-time lead back Alvin Kamara (knee) played in a career-low 11 games last […]

Tyler Badie Plans to Sign One-Year Tender Offer "Soon"

Denver Broncos free-agent running back Tyler Badie plans to sign his one-year, $1.075 million tender "soon," according to Chris Tomasson of The Athletic. Badie could sign the tender as soon as Saturday. The Broncos are expected to explore the free-agent RB market, so at best, the 26-year-old could be relegated to RB3 duties again in […]

Chargers Place Exclusive-Rights Tender on Kimani Vidal

The Los Angeles Chargers announced on Friday that they placed an exclusive-rights tender on free-agent running back Kimani Vidal to keep him around for the 2026 season. The Chargers also signed running back Jaret Patterson and safety Kendall Williamson to contract extensions. The 24-year-old Vidal was thrust into a bigger role than anticipated last year […]

Texans Release Joe Mixon

The Houston Texans released running back Joe Mixon (foot) on Friday, a source told Adam Schefter of ESPN. We knew Mixon was expendable, especially after not playing at all last year due to an ankle/foot injury, when the Texans acquired David Montgomery from the Detroit Lions this week. Details on the 29-year-old Mixon's injury last […]

Dolphins to Release Alec Ingold

The Miami Dolphins and 2023 Pro Bowl fullback Alec Ingold are parting ways, sources told Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Ingold had talks with the Dolphins about a new deal, but he will now be released and will be free to sign with a new team as soon as Friday. The 29-year-old was entering […]

Where Does Nicholas Singleton Fit into Murky Rookie RB Class?

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (foot) injured his foot during Senior Bowl practices and was unable to participate in any on-field drills at the NFL Combine, adding further uncertainty to how the rookie running back class stacks up behind Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love. While Singleton's four years at Penn State never fully lived up […]

Is Jonah Coleman the Rookie RB2?

Washington running back Jonah Coleman was at the NFL Combine, where he conducted interviews, but he did not participate in any drills other than the bench press, where his 22 reps ranked third at the position. The trend of saving workouts for individual pro days has become more prevalent, especially for players who might not […]

Saints Restructure Alvin Kamara's Contract

The New Orleans Saints and running back Alvin Kamara (knee) agreed to an adjusted contract on Friday, lowering his salary cap number for the 2026 season by $8 million, according to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. It's not a standard base salary-to-bonus conversion, but it will provide cap flexibility if he's not with the […]

Devin Singletary Restructures his Contract With Giants

The New York Giants and running back Devin Singletary agreed to a restructured contract on Friday to keep him in New York in 2026, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Singletary has 1,144 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns in his two seasons with the Giants, but he figures to be buried on the RB […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Superflex (2QB) Rankings (2026): Post-NFL Combine Updates

The 2026 NFL Combine is in the rearview mirror, and although pro days are still ahead, the next big event will be the NFL Draft! Whether your rookie draft is before the NFL Draft or you just want a look at the pecking order following the Combine, we have you covered with our 2026 fantasy […]

2025 NFL Draft Re-Do: Full First-Round Shuffle

With the 2025 regular season in the books, it's time to revisit the opening round of the NFL Draft. While some teams made the right calls, some are likely regretting the selection they made last April. In this piece, we will "re-do" the entire opening round of the 2025 NFL Draft and determine which teams […]

Chuba Hubbard Has a Path to Reclaim Starting Job

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard lost hold of his lead-back role during the 2025 season, but he has a glaring opportunity to win back the starting job in 2026. Rico Dowdle supplanted Hubbard atop the depth chart for a decent portion of last year, but with Dowdle headed for free agency and unlikely to […]

Cardinals Won't Tender a Contract to Emari Demercado

The Arizona Cardinals will not tender a contract to restricted free-agent running back Emari Demercado before next week, making him a free agent, sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Demercado had over 1,100 scrimmage yards and four touchdowns in his three years with the Cardinals, including a career-high 312 rushing yards on 44 carries […]

NFL Running Back Report Card: Final Post-Super Bowl Grades For Every Starting Running Back

After a monster year from the running back position in 2024, NFL fans were excited to see what we might get in 2025. While not quite as fantastic, we were still treated to stretches of excellent running back play. Jonathan Taylor, Christian McCaffrey, and Bijan Robinson all led the charge. There is a great mix […]

Sean Tucker Will be a Free Agent

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not tender a contract to restricted free-agent running back Sean Tucker, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Tucker will become a free agent next week after rushing for 320 yards and seven touchdowns on a career-high 86 carries in 17 games in 2025 in his third year in the […]

Jordan Mason to See Larger Role in Minnesota in 2026?

Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason could be in line for a bigger backfield role with the Vikings next season, with fellow RB Aaron Jones Sr. set to be either released or traded this offseason. If Jones is off the roster going into the 2026 season, Mason would rise to the top of the RB […]

Packers Re-Sign Chris Brooks to Two-Year Deal

The Green Bay Packers and running back Chris Brooks agreed to a two-year, $4.85 million deal on Wednesday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Brooks served as the team's RB3 in 2025 behind starter Josh Jacobs and Emanuel Wilson, carrying the ball only 27 times for 106 yards and no touchdowns in 17 regular-season […]

Zach Charbonnet to Lead Seattle Backfield When Healthy?

Before tearing his ACL in a Divisional Round win over the 49ers, Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) had seen close to a 50/50 timeshare split with Kenneth Walker III for most of the 2025 season. Walker is now set to test free agency after the team declined to apply their franchise tag before […]

Titans Could Take Jeremiyah Love at No. 4 Overall

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is ESPN's consensus No. 2 prospect, and he ranks high on the Tennessee Titans' draft board, team sources told Turron Davenport. The Titans have the fourth overall pick in this year's NFL draft, and Love may have cemented himself as a top-five pick after running the 40-yard dash in […]

Five-Round Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft: Superflex Rankings and Analysis

The consensus with the 2026 NFL Draft is that this is a “down year,” or even a “bad year” for talent. This is a phrase bandied about by many analysts and most dynasty personalities. It is also a relatively fair conclusion in terms of depth and overall talent in this class, especially at the quarterback […]

The 10 Greatest Football Players in Notre Dame History

The Fighting Irish have had an illustrious list of players throughout their program's history. However, in this piece, we will attempt to rank the top 10 players in the program's nearly 135-year history. In this ranking, we will analyze the top 10 greatest players in Notre Dame football history by looking at career statistics, legacy, […]