Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Tagovailoa, Mayfield, Higgins

Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and […]

Panthers Open To Moving Back In First Round Of Draft

The Carolina Panthers have talked to "at least five teams" about trading back from the No. 8 overall pick in the first round of next Thursday's NFL draft. "We're very open to moving back," general manager Scott Fitterer said. "It just depends on how the first seven picks go." A best-case scenario for the Panthers […]

Panthers To Decide On Sam Darnold's Option After Draft

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said on Friday that a decision on whether to exercise quarterback Sam Darnold's $18.858 million fifth-year option for the 2022 season won't come until after the draft next week. The Panthers want to see if a quarterback falls to them at No. 8 overall in the first round next […]

Eric Fisher Talking To Multiple Teams

Former Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl left tackle Eric Fisher (Achilles) has been talking to numerous teams and is a player to watch after the NFL draft. The Chiefs released the eight-year veteran just before free agency kicked off and have explored the possibility of bringing him back, but that might be a mute point […]

Cowboys Not Expected To Trade Up In First Round

The Dallas Cowboys aren't expected to trade up from No. 10 overall in the first round of next week's NFL draft. The Cowboys are enamored with Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, but they join a long list in that regard. Despite their interest in Pitts or anyone else, they are not expected to trade up. […]

Raiders Have Done Extensive Research On Top QBs

The Las Vegas Raiders have done extensive work on all of the top quarterbacks in this year's draft class, according to sources. If one of them slides past pick No. 10 in the first round, the Raiders could be a team to watch to grab a signal-caller to stash for the future. It's doubtful that […]

Chiefs Trade First-Round Pick For Orlando Brown

The Kansas City Chiefs are trading their first-round pick (No. 31 overall) in next week's NFL draft on Thursday and three other picks in this year's and next year's draft to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for Pro Bowl offensive tackle Orlando Brown and one pick in the 2021 draft and another in 2022, according […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Geno Smith Thursday

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed quarterback Geno Smith to an undisclosed deal on Thursday. Smith has served as Russell Wilson's backup for the last two seasons, and he will be back for a third year in 2021. The 30-year-old was a former second-round pick of the New York Jets and played in just one game last […]

Baker Mayfield, Denzel Ward Have Fifth-Year Options Picked Up

The Cleveland Browns made the expected moves of picking up the fifth-year options on both of their 2018 first-round draft picks, quarterback Baker Mayfield and cornerback Denzel Ward, according to sources informed of the situation. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, fifth-year options on former first-rounders are now guaranteed. Mayfield's fifth-year option is worth $18.86 […]

2021 NFL Mock Draft for 7 Rounds - Version 17

We are just days away from the 2021 NFL Draft, so let's take one more look at the latest mock draft based on recent movement in the NFL free-agent market and prospect evaluations. I am updating the mock draft very frequently as I have in years past. There are 50-60 factors I look at in […]

Rashawn Slater Being Compared To Zack Martin

Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is being compared to Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl offensive guard Zack Martin. Both players are roughly 6-foot-4, 310 pounds with 33-inch arms, and both have played offensive tackle. NFL teams are viewing Slater as an offensive lineman with Pro Bowl potential ahead of next week's draft. Slater has experience at […]

Giants Will Consider Trading Down In The First Round

The New York Giants are considering moving out of the 11th overall position in next week's NFL draft, despite the fact that general manager Dave Gettleman has never traded back in the first round, or any round, of the NFL draft. The Giants have only six picks in the upcoming draft and are still in […]

Drew Brees Was Rarely Healthy In 2020

Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees missed four games in his final NFL season in 2020 due to broken ribs and a collapsed lung, but the future Hall of Famer said he only felt right in Week 4 against the Detroit Lions. "I only really felt good in one game, from the perspective of, […]

2021 Dynasty Rookie Values

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by Derek Brown of Fade The Noise in this new episode of Woo Fantasy! In this one, the guys go through the positions and discuss the fantasy football values of the rookies in the upcoming NFL Draft. Who are the players that are groomed for success, and […]

Dolphins Building Around Tua Tagovailoa

The Miami Dolphins proved that they are committed to second-year quarterback Tua Tagovailoa when they traded out of the No. 3 overall spot in this year's draft. Shortly thereafter, Miami swung a deal to move back into the top 10 while also securing future first-round picks. General manager Chris Grier explained on Wednesday that the […]

Justin Fields Managing Epilepsy

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields confirmed to NFL teams during the pre-draft process that he is managing epilepsy, a neurological disorder that can cause seizures. However, it has not affected his football career, and doctors think Fields will outgrow it like his other family members have. It's something to watch, but it's unlikely to keep […]

NFL Will Release Schedule On May 12

The NFL will release the full 2021 schedule on May 12, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. With the NFL moving to a 17-game schedule, this year's schedule holds more intrigue than ever for fantasy football managers, as the structure of fantasy seasons will need to shift to adapt slightly to the NFL's new way of […]

Eagles Not Ready To Name Jalen Hurts As Starter

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni isn't ready to name a starting quarterback for the Eagles, saying that second-year passer Jalen Hurts will have to compete this summer for the job. Sirianni said he won't name a starter at any position because he's had just two days of virtual meetings. Hurts should easily win that […]

Alex Smith Retires

Former Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith has retired from the NFL. Smith, the former No. 1 overall pick for the 49ers, spent 16 seasons in the NFL. The most notable part of his WFT tenure was a devastating leg injury in 2018 that put Smith's NFL future -- and his life, at one point […]

2021 First Round Rookie Mock

RotoBaller fantasy football analyst Brandon Murchison is joined by co-host Nick Hefley in a new episode of WooFantasy! In this episode, the guys go through the latest from around the league. Including the winners and losers from the free agency period from a fantasy perspective. Finally, they give their insight as to what should be […]

Early FFPC Best Ball Rankings - Tight End Premium Scoring

Not only is the FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) home to some of the best high stakes and serious Fantasy Football competitions you will find anywhere, it also features various formats and unique scoring elements that add extra appeal and additional layers of challenges. Best Ball drafts have already started on the FFPC site, and […]

Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones, Antonio Gibson

Each week, this column provides you with movement in the RosterWatch Dynasty Rankings. We highlight players who have gained or lost value recently. Tracking these player value trends assists dynasty players in identifying opportunities to improve their rosters, as the landscape of the market is ever-changing. This column was written by Alan Seslowsky (@alanseslowksy) and […]

FFPC Best Ball ADP Analysis: Value Picks to Target

As we approach the NFL Draft, passionate fantasy football players are already staying busy by participating in Best Ball drafts over at the FFPC (Fantasy Football Players Championship) site. The most appealing part of this format is you can draft a seemingly unlimited number of teams and not have to be concerned about in-season roster […]

Washington May Target A QB In The Draft

The Washington Football Team holds the 19th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, and they may not be done adding to the quarterback position despite bringing in veteran signal-caller Ryan Fitzpatrick this offseason. General manager Martin Mayhew said that the team is open to trading up or back from the 19th overall pick. Fitzpatrick […]

Penei Sewell Training At Left, Right Tackle

Oregon left tackle Penei Sewell, the consensus top offensive tackle in this year's draft, has been training at right tackle and left tackle, which he played in college. Sewell is preparing for the possibility that a team with an entrenched left tackle drafts him and puts him at right tackle for a year. The young […]

Getting to Know First-Round Picks in the 2021 NFL Draft

The fantasy football landscape is always changing, but perhaps the aspect that has changed most in recent years is with rookies. In previous years, there was definitely analysis about the incoming class of rookies before the NFL draft, but much of the talk for fantasy would occur after the NFL Draft, once all the landing […]

Quinn Meinerz Completes 33 Reps On Bench Press

Wisconsin-Whitewater center Quinn Meinerz (hand), considered the best center in this year's draft by some, completed 33 repetitions on the bench press on Thursday at a workout run by the Green Bay Packers. Meinerz is coming off a broken hand at the Senior Bowl, but he looks to be healthy ahead of the NFL draft […]

Lane Taylor Agrees With Texans

Former Green Bay Packers starting offensive guard Lane Taylor agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Houston Texans on Thursday, according to a source. Taylor will be reunited with his former Packers offensive line coach in James Campen. He is coming off a torn ACL but is expected to be ready to go for […]

Joshua Dobbs Agrees With Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal to re-sign quarterback Joshua Dobbs on Wednesday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. Dobbs will return to Pittsburgh as the fourth signal-caller on their roster, joining Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph and former Washington Football Team QB Dwayne Haskins. Dobbs spent his first two seasons with the […]

Several Teams Won't Take Part In Voluntary Offseason Workouts

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks players were the first groups in the NFL to announce that they won't attend voluntary offseason workouts this year due to concerns over COVID-19. Players from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions later announced that they would do the same. Voluntary workouts for NFL teams are set to […]