Joe Mixon Is The Guy In Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is "the guy" with Jeremy Hill now with the Patriots, according to ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell. He's set for a Year 2 surge but will still split some touches with Giovani Bernard. Mixon was lined up as a receiver during his touchdown catch in the first preseason game last week. […]

Ronald Jones II Off To Slow Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II got off to a slow start in the preseason opener last week and dropped some passes. Head coach Dirk Koetter has been more complimentary of Peyton Barber's performance in the first game than of Jones' performance. ESPN.com's Jenna Laine said Barber could start the season and […]

Royce Freeman Has Opportunity To Emerge As No. 1 Back

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman may have the best shot of any rookie runner not named Saquon Barkley to emerge as a true No. 1 back for their team. Freeman was more impressive than Devontae Booker in the first preseason game with four carries for 38 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown. ESPN.com's Jeff […]

Josh Ferguson Returns To Practice

Indianapolis Colts running back Josh Ferguson (hamstring), who has been out for most of training camp, returned to padded practice on Tuesday. There are repetitions for the taking in Indy's backfield with Marlon Mack injured, but Ferguson hasn't been able to take advantage yet. Ferguson is way down on the team's depth chart behind the […]

Bills Shifting Into a New Offense

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is in the process of implementing a new offensive scheme, making this time of year crucial for the retooled Bills. Learning from some all-time greats, Daboll has had the pleasure to work alongside the likes of Bill Belichick and Nick Saban. It may take an adjustment period, but the […]

Wendell Smallwood Has Helped His Chances

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood has really helped his roster standing in training camp. He has not missed a practice but also leads the team in catches among the running backs. His 26 carries are second to Jay Ajayi. Head coach Doug Pederson also mentioned that Smallwood is a key special teams player. His […]

Christine Michael Running With First-Team Offense

According to George Bremer of CNHI Sports Indiana, Indianapolis Colts running back Christine Michael received plenty of work with the first-team offense during night practice on Tuesday. Michael reportedly busted out a 20-yard touchdown scamper to cap off the first-team offense's initial drive and then nearly caught a red zone touchdown from quarterback Andrew Luck […]

Corey Grant Growing Into Bigger Role

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant has been featured so far in the preseason and his speed has impressed since he arrived as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Grant had 122 yards in the Week 17 finale in 2016. His role has expanded on special teams, and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is likely to […]

Colts Sign Tion Green to Bolster RB Core

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent running back Tion Green on Tuesday. The move to sign Green is largely intended to bolster an ailing Colts running back group, as Marlon Mack and Branden Oliver are both currently hobbled by injuries. Green played in five games with the Detroit Lions as a rookie back in 2017 and […]

Akrum Wadley Challenging For No. 3 Job

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Akrum Wadley has been challenging David Fluellen for the No. 3 running back job in training camp. The rookie has shown good hands, good footwork and good speed. The undrafted free agent led the team in carries (nine) and rushing yards (27) in last week's preseason game against the Packers. […]

Kalen Ballage, MarQuies Gray Unlikely To Play Friday

Miami Dolphins rookie running back Kalen Ballage (head) and tight end MarQueis Gray (head) are both in the concussion protocol and are not practicing on Tuesday. They are both unlikely to play in the preseason game on Friday. Ballage appears to be in the dog house right now, too, after being kicked out of a […]

C.J. Prosise Could Play In Preseason Game This Weekend

Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise (hip) missed practice for the second straight day on Monday, but head coach Pete Carroll said that Prosise has a chance to return to practice on Wednesday and has a chance to play in the second preseason game against the Chargers this Saturday. It always seems to be some […]

Saquon Barkley Sits Out Tuesday

New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) did not practice on Tuesday as he deals with a hamstring injury. He suffered a mild strain of his left hamstring while catching a pass in the preseason opener last Thursday. The second overall pick of the draft should be fine, and he looked electric in […]

David Johnson Hoping Play Helps In Contract Talks

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is hoping that his play early in the season will be enough to give him a solid extension after the back missed last season with an injury. Johnson was a fantasy superstar in 2016 after breaking out at the end of the 2015 season. Now that he is motivated […]

Latavius Murray Could Be Valuable Handcuff This Season

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has said there is a competition for the RB1 spot on the team. This statement can be taken with a grain of salt, as it is still incredibly likely that Dalvin Cook will be getting the majority of the reps. Regardless, Latavius Murray has shown up to training camp […]

Damien Williams Suffers Injury At Practice

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in Monday's practice. It's being speculated that the injury Williams sustained could possibly be connected to a surgery he had in the offseason, but the nature of the injury has not yet been reported. Williams showed very well in the Chiefs first preseason […]

Kareem Hunt A Candidate For 300 Touches This Season?

Kansas City Chiefs second-year running back Kareem Hunt is a candidate for 300 touches this season, according to reports. Coach Andy Reid has stated that the Chiefs will look to play both tough and fast this season in utilizing all of the weapons their dynamic offense is equipped with. Hunt produced top-five numbers as a […]

Could Ameer Abdullah Be Traded?

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah is entering his fourth season in the NFL. He scored the lone Lions touchdown in the preseason opener against the Raiders. However, there is talk that the team should look to trade him. General manager Bob Quinn stated the team would only dress three running backs during regular season […]

Kerryon Johnson Gives Detroit Hope

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson showed big-play ability in his first taste of NFL action during the team’s preseason opener against the Oakland Raiders. He led the team with 34 yards rushing, while hauling in four passes for 34 yards. He also had several plays called back, including a 57-yard run. While the majority […]

LeGarrette Blount Shines In Passing Drill

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount showed off his pass-catching abilities at practice on Monday. Known as one of the last true power backs remaining in the NFL, Blount was seen using elusiveness to gain separation and complete plays in one-on-one drills versus linebackers. There is quite a clog for snaps in the Lions backfield, […]

Marcus Martin Lands on Injured Reserve

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Marcus Martin was put on injured reserve due to a toe injury. His season is over. He hurt his toe in the first preseason game and will require surgery which will knock him out until the 2019 season. Martin was competing to be a solid depth piece on the inside of […]

49ers Signing Veteran Running Back Alfred Morris

The San Francisco 49ers are bringing in running back Alfred Morris after the recent string of injuries to Jerick McKinnon and Matt Breida. Morris will be reunited with head coach Kyle Shanahan, who was the offensive coordinator in Washington when Morris rushed for over 2,800 yards in the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Despite the signing, […]

Aaron Jones Limited in Practice

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) suited up for practice on Monday for the second consecutive day. However, he did not finish practice and watched the final period from the sidelines. This appears to be a precautionary measure and he is expected to begin practicing in full soon. Jones is suspended the first two […]

Marshall Yanda Returns To Practice

Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Marshall Yanda returned to 11-on-11 drills on Sunday. The future Hall of Famer was said to be fully engaged in team drills, while also tangling up with defensive tackle Brandon Williams after a play. The return of Yanda is good news for quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Alex Collins. Flacco […]

Peyton Barber Named Starter For Buccaneers

Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter came out on Monday and said that running back Peyton Barber is his starter. This news comes as a bit of a surprise to those who would have expected second-round pick Ronald Jones II to be handed the keys, but this should not set anything in stone. There are still […]

Austin Ekeler Has A Big Quarter

Los Angeles Chargers backup running back Austin Ekeler wasn't able to get in the end zone in the team's first preseason game, but he had a big second quarter that helped remind everyone why he generated so much excitement late last season. Ekeler broke off a 20-yard run and snagged a pass for another 39-yard […]

Branden Oliver Injured on First Day at Colts Camp

Indianapolis Colts running back Branden Oliver was looked at by trainers after going through early drills at training camp on Monday. Oliver tore his right Achilles tendon in the 2016 season, but it is unclear whether the injury he suffered in camp is connected. In total, Oliver has missed 34 games across four NFL seasons, […]

Ezekiel Elliott Could Be Used More in the Passing Game

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott expects to be used more in the passing game this season. Almost exclusively used as a runner his first two seasons, Elliott averaged just 2.1 catches per game his first year and 2.6 last year. He's reportedly been asked to add some more complex passing routes to his route […]

Hot Take NFL Podcast - Tight End Rankings Debate

RotoBaller writer Blake Sullivan and Fantrax HQ writer Steven Toroni discuss the most recent news and notes of the day for NFL fans, share their TE rankings, and provide some hot takes on fantasy football draft advice. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RTSports. Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on […]

2018 ADP Throwdown - Joe Mixon vs. Jordan Howard

Fantasy football draft season is upon us and RotoBaller is here to help! In this series, we will discuss the merits of two players with similar value and average draft position (ADP). Remember that situations will change for all players over the course of the summer and it may impact where they are selected in […]