Texans Could Pursue a Trade for De'Von Achane

The Houston Texans are expected to make a "push for a top running back in the free-agent market," but the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander also suggests the team could look to trade for Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane this offseason as they look to improve their RB room. In free agency, Kenneth Walker […]

Giants Could Select Jeremiyah Love in the Draft

Charlie Campbell of Walter Football reports that the New York Giants are "particularly high" on Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. Campbell suggests it would represent a best-player-available move instead of the Giants reaching for need. Live is a can't-miss prospect in this year's draft class and is a top-10 overall talent. In his last […]

Will Trey Benson Emerge as the RB1 in Arizona in 2026?

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) appeared to have a golden opportunity to emerge as a workhorse rusher once fellow Cardinals back James Conner (ankle) suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 3 of the 2025 season. Unfortunately, Benson suffered a knee injury the very next week that landed him on Injured Reserve and […]

Is Jarquez Hunter Cuttable in Dynasty Formats?

A fourth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Los Angeles Rams running back Jarquez Hunter played an extremely minimal role in all phases as a rookie. The 23-year-old was active for just five games and did not record a single touch on offense. Hunter's path to playing time is blocked in Los Angeles, as the […]

Jaleel McLaughlin Appears Limited to a Complementary Role in Denver

After topping 570 scrimmage yards in each of his first two NFL seasons, Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin's production took a step back in 2025. Across eight games, the 25-year-old recorded 214 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown on 41 touches. McLaughlin was a healthy scratch on game day for much of the first […]

Texans Linked to Kenneth Walker III

Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent running back Kenneth Walker III is a name that "I've heard floated around" as a player the Houston Texans may target in free agency, according to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. The Seahawks don't plan to use the franchise tag on Walker, who was the Super Bowl MVP, but […]

Ashton Jeanty Not in Line for Workhorse Role in 2026?

Las Vegas Raiders new head coach Klint Kubiak plans to use a committee backfield in his first year at the helm in 2026, saying that "it's important for Ashton Jeanty to have a wingman." "We definitely want to have a two-man show," Kubiak added. It's bad news for Jeanty's already declining fantasy football value after […]

5 Backup Fantasy Football Running Backs To Buy In Dynasty Leagues (2026)

If you are managing rosters in dynasty fantasy football leagues, then you are already aware that this provides you with an ongoing opportunity to restructure your teams throughout the year. Many of you have already altered the composition of your rosters by executing trades during the initial weeks of the offseason. The process of free […]

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets - RB/WR Buys for 2026

The 2025 NFL season is over, but dynasty fantasy football managers never sleep, or so the saying goes. While the NFL Scouting Combine is sure to draw plenty of eyes, it's also worth exploring veteran players whom you should invest in moving forward. There are plenty of reasons a player could see increased production that […]

No Timetable for Zach Charbonnet After his Surgery

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) doesn't have a timetable for a return after undergoing surgery last weekend to fix the torn ACL in his knee that he suffered in the Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs, according to Gregg Bell of The […]

Justice Hill Looking to Bounce Back in 2026

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill had his 2025 season cut short due to a neck injury that sent him to the Injured Reserve after Week 12. Before his injury, Hill was averaging a 37% snap share, but was on the field for 75% of third-down plays, and was the Ravens' change-of-pace back. The 28-year-old […]

Is Bijan Robinson the Consensus No. 1 Player Across All Formats?

Three years into his NFL career, Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has established himself as arguably the best all-around player at his position in the NFL. Across 17 games played in 2025, Robinson recorded a league-leading 2,298 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns on 366 touches. He made big strides as a receiver out of […]

Nick Sirianni Thinks Saquon Barkley Will "be Exceptional" in New Offense

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni thinks running back Saquon Barkley will "be exceptional" in the new offensive system in 2026, according to Zach Berman and Brooks Kubena of The Athletic. Barkley had a down year by his standards in 2025, coming off a season in which he led the league in carries (345), rushing […]

Jonathon Brooks "Making a lot of Progress" in his Rehab

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan said on Tuesday that running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) is "making a lot of progress" in his rehab from the torn right ACL that he suffered in December of 2024, according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. The Panthers are cautiously optimistic that Brooks will be able to contribute to […]

Jaguars to Host Two Games in London in 2026

The NFL announced on Wednesday that the Jacksonville Jaguars will host two games in London during the 2026 season, according to Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union. The Jaguars have played in London annually every year since 2013, except for 2020, but this will be the first time they've played two games there in one […]

Commanders to Play in London in 2026

The Washington Commanders announced on Wednesday that they will have a regular-season game in London in 2026. The Commanders will be the host team at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against an unnamed opponent. It will be Washington's third international game. They lost to the Miami Dolphins in their last international game in Madrid, Spain, in 2025 […]

49ers Hire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as Personnel Executive

The San Francisco 49ers hired former Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as a personnel executive on Tuesday, general manager John Lynch told The Athletic's Matt Barrows. Adofo-Mensah was surprisingly fired by the Vikings after the 2025 season after four years as the team's GM. Minnesota went 14-3 during the regular season with Sam Darnold […]

Panthers Leaving the Door Open for Rico Dowdle to Return

Carolina Panthers impending free-agent running back Rico Dowdle wasn't happy with the way the 2025 season ended and seemed like a man not interested in re-signing, but he "has sent out social-media messages since then suggesting he might," according to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. General manager Dan Morgan said the "door was open" for Dowdle […]

Brad Idzik to Call Offensive Plays for Panthers in 2026

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales announced on Tuesday that offensive coordinator Brad Idzik will call offensive plays in 2026, according to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network. The 34-year-old will have more on his plate next season after having a big role in the team's offensive game-planning last year. It's a shift in strategy, […]

Davis Webb Will Call Offensive Plays for Broncos

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said that offensive coordinator Davis Webb will be the team's offensive play-caller in 2026, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. It's an interesting and notable move for Denver's offense and for Payton, who has always called the offensive plays as a head coach in the NFL. Webb, 31, is […]

Texans to Release Joe Mixon?

The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander writes that "all signs point to a potential break between" running back Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) and the Houston Texans this offseason. Mixon ran for over 1,000 yards and had 11 touchdowns in 2024, but he didn't play at all in 2025 due to a freak ankle/foot injury last […]

Lions Having "Conversations" With David Montgomery

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said that he's "been in touch" with running back David Montgomery and his agent and that they've had "healthy dialogue," according to Eric Woodyard of ESPN. "Those conversations are still fluid, and we'll just see how it goes," Holmes said during the NFL combine. Releasing the 28-year-old would save […]

Seahawks "Would Love" to Re-Sign Kenneth Walker III

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said at the NFL combine on Tuesday that the team "obviously would love" to re-sign Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III instead of letting him get to free agency. However, it will depend on how he fits into the team's plans for the upcoming season. Schneider would […]

Quinshon Judkins Out of Walking Boot, Will be Ready for Training Camp

Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) is out of his walking boot and will be "good to go" for training camp this summer, general manager Andrew Berry told Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Judkins will be fully healthy entering his second season in the NFL after having surgery to fix the dislocated right ankle that […]

Josh Jacobs Will Return in 2026

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said at the NFL scouting combine on Tuesday that running back Josh Jacobs will "absolutely" be back in 2026, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. "He's a very important cog in what we're trying to do here," Gutekunst said. Jacobs was in the second year of a four-year, […]

Is Chase Brown Emerging as a High-End Dynasty Asset?

Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown still has one year left on his rookie contract and is hopeful to sign an extension that his representation has been working on since at least late January. Brown stands unchallenged atop the Bengals' running back depth chart, playing in all 17 games in the 2025 season with an […]

Superflex Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings (Pre-2026 NFL Combine)

Landing a future stud quarterback in rookie drafts can set your team up for long-term success in superflex dynasty leagues, so let us help you crush your drafts with our Superflex fantasy football rookie rankings for 2026. In the rankings set below, you'll see where key rookies such as Jonah Coleman, Carnell Tate, Jadarian Price, Garrett […]

Jets Will Use Franchise Tag on Breece Hall if Extension isn't Reached

The New York Jets will use the franchise or transition tag on impending free-agent running back Breece Hall if they can't get a contract extension done before the March 3 deadline, general manager Darren Mougey told Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. The franchise tag would take Hall off the market completely this offseason, while […]

Steelers Interested in Re-Signing Kenneth Gainwell

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan said the team has been in communication with impending free-agent running back Kenneth Gainwell and "expressed a desire to have him return," according to Alan Saunders of PGH Steelers Now. Gainwell is set to hit the free-agent market next month after winning team MVP honors in 2025 in his […]

Chiefs Looking for "Explosive" Running Back

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said the team needs to establish an "explosive running game" in 2026 when asked about the areas the team wants to address this offseason, according to Matt McMullen of Chiefs.com. A lack of a consistent rushing attack in 2025 was a big reason why KC failed to make […]