Javonte Williams Could Handle Limited Workload Early On

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) has made a quick recovery from his torn ACL in Week 4 of last season. The 23-year-old was cleared for contact at the start of training camp and has already seen preseason action. However, Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi indicated his workload could be limited a bit at […]

Joshua Dobbs Named No. 2 Quarterback For Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs won the position battle to be the primary backup to Deshaun Watson in 2023. The team released 2021 third-round pick Kellen Mond and named rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as its third quarterback on the depth chart. Dobbs started two games for the Tennessee Titans last season, completing 40-of-68 passing attempts for […]

Cooper Kupp On Track To Play In Week 1

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) missed a few weeks of training camp practice with a hamstring injury but returned to the field this week and is reportedly progressing well. Kupp missed eight games last season after suffering a high-ankle sprain so the new injury was concerning. However, the 30-year-old wideout said he's […]

Cole Kmet Returns To Practice Thursday

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (undisclosed) left Wednesday's practice early but is already back on the field for Thursday's session. The Notre Dame alum recently signed a four-year, $50 million extension with $32 million guaranteed after leading the team in receptions (50), receiving yards (544), and receiving touchdowns (seven). In 2023, he could be […]

Is T.J. Hockenson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson was a big-time fantasy scorer after being traded from the Detroit Lions last season -- ultimately finishing as the TE2 behind Travis Kelce in PPR leagues. Heading into 2023, he is expected to contend for a top-three spot at the position once again. However, he has missed plenty of […]

The Grass Isn't Always Greener: Free Agents Who Will Decrease In Value -- Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook, Jimmy Garoppolo, more

Free agency is far in the rear-view mirror but after the excitement of seeing new faces land in new places, it's essential to evaluate whether a player's fantasy value will benefit or suffer in their new landing spot. We've seen plenty of free agents go on to have more success in new spots, but there […]

Sam Darnold Named No. 2 Quarterback For 49ers

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold has been named the No. 2 quarterback behind starter Brock Purdy. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft struggled in his three seasons with the New York Jets and one season with the Carolina Panthers -- throwing 61 touchdowns to 55 interceptions en route to a […]

Randall Cobb Getting More Starting Reps Than Mecole Hardman Jr.

New York Jets wide receiver Randall Cobb is entering his 13th NFL season and has not posted over 450 receiving yards since 2019. However, Zack Rosenblatt of the Athletic reports Cobb has been getting more repetitions with quarterback Aaron Rodgers than Mecole Hardman Jr. in recent practices. Rodgers and Cobb spent 10 seasons together in […]

Jordan Addison Returns To Team Drills

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (head) entered the concussion protocol last week, but he's participating in team drills in a joint practice with the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday. That said, it appears he's good to go and healthy. The No. 23 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft is expected to contend for the […]

C.J. Stroud To Start Preseason Finale

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will once again start for the team in the preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints. In two preseason games thus far, Stroud has completed nine of his 16 passing attempts for 73 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. He's added three rushes for five yards. Needless to say, he […]

Is Chigoziem Okonkwo Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo had a solid rookie campaign after being selected in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He spent the early part of the season backing up Austin Hooper but emerged late in the year and totaled 32 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns. However, the 23-year-old is […]

Is Wan'Dale Robinson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson was beginning to heat up in his rookie season before suffering a torn ACL In Week 11 against the Detroit Lions. The Giants have added a ton of target competition this offseason, so the Kentucky product could be going under the radar ahead of the 2023 campaign. That […]

Mike Gesicki, Pierre Strong Jr., Ty Montgomery Return To Practice

New England Patriots tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder), running back Pierre Strong Jr. (concussion), and wide receiver Ty Montgomery (knee) all returned to practice on Tuesday. The trio of skill players have all been out for varying periods of time, so it's a positive sign to see them all back to action a few weeks […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Running Routes On The Side

New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) remains on the PUP (Physically Unable To Perform) list after suffering a torn ACL in his rookie campaign. The 22-year-old is still less than nine months removed from surgery but was seen running routes on the side at Giants' practice. It's unclear whether Robinson could be activated […]

Chigoziem Okonkwo Leaves Tuesday's Practice Early

Tennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (undisclosed) left Tuesday's practice early. There is no further information on his status just yet, so it will be worth monitoring moving forward. Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) and Kyle Philips (knee) are both banged up, so losing Okonkwo for any period of time would make the Titans' […]

Miles Sanders Certain He'll Play In Week 1

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (groin) returned to practice on Monday after missing a handful of practices. Speaking with the media on Tuesday, Sanders said he's "absolutely confident" he'll be ready for the Week 1 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. That's great news for the Panthers and fantasy managers who have already selected him […]

Jaylen Waddle Progressing Well For Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (midsection) was in uniform for stretching at practice on Tuesday but did rehab outside instead of repetitions with the team inside the facility. Waddle seems to be progressing well, though head coach Mike McDaniel said they will be cautious with him and protect him from himself with Week 1 […]

Terry McLaurin Day-To-Day With Toe Injury

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (toe) left Monday's preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens with a toe injury. His injury has been revealed to be a turf toe, but the team is optimistic he'll be ready to go for Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It's never fun […]

Is Denzel Mims A Free Agent? Which Teams Would Be A Good Fit? Fantasy Football Outlook

Detroit Lions wide receiver Denzel Mims (hamstring) has already lost his opportunity for a fresh start after being traded from the New York Jets. The former second-round pick was recently waived by the Lions with an injury designation and his future is looking as bleak as ever. Is Mims a free agent? Who could sign […]

Should I Draft Jaylen Warren? Fantasy Football Outlook

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren flashed with a limited workload in his rookie campaign. The undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State served as Najee Harris' direct backup and added an element of speed to the team's offense. In 2023, there's a chance he could see an increased role that will make him a […]

Is Isiah Pacheco Cleared For Contact? Fantasy Football Outlook

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco rushed 170 times for 830 yards and five touchdowns in his rookie campaign after being selected in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Needless to say, he exceeded expectations and is a hot name in fantasy football heading into 2023. That said, he's been banged up […]

Fantasy Football Draft Guide - RotoBaller's 2023 Draft Strategy Overview

The 2023 NFL season is just around the corner, so fantasy football managers should begin preparation to dominate their upcoming draft as soon as possible. RotoBaller provides a variety of ways to prepare for preseason drafts, but our fantasy football draft guide and fantasy football draft kit have the most rankings, research, data, tools, articles, […]

Mike White Enters Concussion Protocol

Miami Dolphins quarterback Mike White (head) is in concussion protocol and won't practice or play this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. White is battling second-year quarterback Skylar Thompson to be the primary backup to Tua Tagovailoa. The 28-year-old played in eight games for the New York Jets over the last two seasons, compiling […]

Eddy Pineiro Expected To Be Ready For Week 1

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (groin) has been absent from practice and preseason games while nursing a groin injury. However, Panthers head coach Frank Reich said he should be ready for Week 1 and might attempt short field goal tries in Friday's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. Despite kicking for a team with a […]

Isiah Pacheco Sheds Non-Contact Jersey

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) was seen wearing the team's red practice jersey on Monday, rather than the yellow non-contact jersey. This is the first time he's practiced this offseason without the non-contact jersey, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN. Pacheco has been rumored to return for the Week 1 matchup against […]

Hakeem Butler Waived By Steelers With Injury Designation

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released wide receiver Hakeem Butler (undisclosed) with an injury designation. The big-bodied pass-catcher racked up 51 receptions for 599 yards and a league-leading eight touchdown scores in the XFL in 2023 but didn't last very long during his second chance to make it in the NFL. Butler was a fourth-round pick […]

Julius Chestnut Trending Toward Making Active Roster

Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut has been impressive in the team's two preseason games thus far, handling 20 carries for 144 yards (7.2 YPC) and one rushing touchdown. As a receiver, he's hauled in three passes for 16 yards and a score. He's also impressed head coach Mike Vrabel on special teams, which is […]

Ty Johnson Expected To Sign With Bills

Former New York Jets running back Ty Johnson has recovered from a torn pectoral muscle and is expected to sign with the Buffalo Bills. Johnson spent the last three seasons with New York, compiling 140 carries for 652 rushing yards, 62 receptions, 559 receiving yards, and seven total offensive touchdowns. He was released by the […]

Zac Taylor Says Joe Burrow Looks Healthy

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) suffered a calf injury early in training camp and has been sidelined for a few weeks. However, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said on Monday that Burrow is looking healthy. "He looks great," Taylor said. "Physically walking around, he looks as good as he's ever looked." That's great news […]

Tank Bigsby's Role Could Expand As Season Progresses

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Tank Bigsby has been impressive during training camp and preseason action. The former Auburn Tiger has 122 yards on 22 carries in six quarters of preseason games. However, his role in the Jacksonville offense could start out small and progress as the season moves along. "Jacksonville coach Doug Pederson said he […]