Kenneth Dixon Looks To Be Healthy For 2018, Could Make Impact

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon missed 2017 with a meniscus tear and allowed Alex Collins to grab the starting job, which he ran away with. Collins may enter training camp as the starter but Dixon will still get a chance to fight for it. Before the injury, Dixon had impressed his coaches. One big […]

2018 Dynasty Outlook - Cincinnati Bengals

We will be reviewing all 32 teams at RotoBaller in our Dynasty Team outlook series. We are breaking down every team as they currently stand and will review them again after free agency has concluded. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who will be sleepers this season and who will […]

Chris Carson Feeling "More Solid"

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson has been a standout at organized team activities and has been feeling good after finishing last year on Injured Reserve with a high ankle sprain and a leg fracture. “I feel a lot better now. Just my body feels a lot more stable than it did last year," Carson […]

Peyton Barber In Great Shape Physically

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber, who led the team in rushing last year with a career-high 423 yards, worked hard on his physique in the offseason in order to try and remain the starter, even after the Bucs drafted Ronald Jones in the second round. Barber also had three touchdowns and 3.9 yards […]

Kerryon Johnson To Be Used on the Outside

The Detroit Lions believe that rookie running back Kerryon Johnson could someday become a three-down back. However, they don't want to demand that from him in Year 1. LeGarrette Blount will likely help shoulder some of that load, with general manager Bob Quin indicating that Johnson will be used more on the outside, at least […]

Jordan Howard May Suffer In New Offense

While Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy knows running back Jordan Howard can be a bell-cow back, he cautioned that he'd use him as such in 2018. “He’s proven that he’s done that, so that’s for sure,” Nagy said. “In this offense, it’s more game specific, as to whether or not you need that.” Howard […]

Dalvin Cook Making Good Progress

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee), who suffered a season-ending torn left ACL in Week 4 last year, expects to be at full strength for Week 1 against the 49ers. He did some individual drills on Wednesday but sat out team drills. “I’m right where I need to be,’’ Cook said of his rehab. […]

Corey Grant's Role May Be Expanding

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant, who has been used sparingly in his three years with the team, could become more of a consistent weapon in offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett's system in 2018. Grant was given a second-round tender worth $2.91 million this offseason, which makes him the most expensive back on the team. He […]

Jay Ajayi Considers Himself a "Workhorse Running Back"

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jay Ajayi stated that he considers himself a "workhorse running back." Ajayi did not get workhorse-type carries in the regular season after being traded to Philadelphia, receiving just 70 carries in his seven games. That ramped up a bit in the playoffs, however, where Ajayi took 42 carries in the three […]

Tevin Coleman's Role Could Increase

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman, who ran for a career-high 628 yards and five touchdowns in 2017, said the team wants to use him more as a receiver. “They want to use me more,” Coleman said. “Line me up out wide and stuff like that. It’s going to be pretty cool.” Atlanta has used […]

May NFL Mailbag - Running Backs, IDP, Sammy or Amari?

It has been a long time since I have done a mailbag article and I almost forgot how much fun they are. My favorite part about this, are my interactions with you, the reader. I am always open to answering questions on Twitter or Reddit, but most of the time, those are quick response from […]

Le'Veon Bell Not Expected During Camp

According to a report, there is no expectation that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell will report any earlier than he did last season. Bell has been angling for a long-term deal for a few years, but the organization has been hesitant, instead placing the franchise tag on him for two straight seasons. Bell missed […]

Doug Martin May Make Things Interesting

Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin has been showing a quick burst in organized team activities this week, and he could cause an interesting competition at running back with Marshawn Lynch in training camp. Martin has been a disappointment the last several seasons for the Buccaneers and was also suspended, and he hasn't topped the […]

LeGarrette Blount, Kerryon Johnson Top Dogs in Detroit

The Detroit Lions very clearly have a top two when it comes to their running back committee next year. LeGarrette Blount and rookie Kerryon Johnson split all the carries in 7-on-7 drills at organized team activities last week. That leaves Theo Riddick and Ameer Abdullah as the odd men out, although either could still factor […]

Christian McCaffrey Bulks Up

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey said he has added "about five pounds of good muscle" in the offseason. “My core strength, my upper body strength and my lower body,” McCaffrey continued, “I’m just trying to increase all those. Make sure I can break tackles in the second level and be able to turn those […]

Best-Ball Rankings Analysis - Running Back

Since many of you have embraced the MFL10 format with overwhelming passion, the expert rankers at Rotoballer have assembled their Best-Ball rankings at each position. This will help you formulate a plan as you proceed through your upcoming MFL10 drafts. Our rankings also include tiers in order to provide you with a more detailed breakdown […]

Kareem Hunt Focused On Pass-Catching Skills

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, who led the league in rushing yards as a rookie in 2017 and who amassed more yards from scrimmage in his professional debut than any player in NFL history, focused on improving his pass-catching skills last week in organized team activities. “I’m just working on my game all […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Dallas Cowboys

We will be reviewing all 32 teams at Rotoballer in our Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every team as they currently stand and will review them again after free agency and the draft have concluded. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who […]

Todd Gurley vs 2018 Running Back Rookie Class - Dynasty Startups

There comes a point in every dynasty draft where you have to weigh between choosing a top tier proven talent with the seemingly unlimited upside of a rookie draft pick. It seems as if there is never an easy answer; veterans have the advantage of having an actual NFL track record, while rookies seem to […]

Darren Sproles Did Not Attend OTAs

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles (knee) did not attend organized team activities last week. Sproles did work out at home instead but was not with the team for the voluntary week of practice. Sproles is 34 and coming off an ACL tear but is expected to play a large role in the Eagles backfield […]

Cowboys Plan to Extend Zack Martin Before the Season Starts

The Dallas Cowboys plan to sign guard Zack Martin to an extension before the season begins. Martin is in a contract year and is skipping organized team activities because he wants an extension. He's looking for a new contract that will pay him $13 million per year, which would make him the highest paid guard […]

Chris Carson, C.J. Prosise Look Improved

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson looks quicker in offseason workouts and C.J. Prosise has transformed his body. However, there will be a lot of competition at the position with J.D. McKissic also in the fold after the team drafted rookie Rashaad Penny in the first round. Seattle thinks Penny could be a three-down back […]

Matt Jones in the Lead for the Fourth Running Back Spot

Philadelphia Eagles running back Matt Jones is reportedly in the lead for the fourth running back spot on the Eagles final roster. Jones was signed in early May and will compete with Donnel Pumphrey, Wendell Smallwood, and Josh Adams for the final spot on the running back depth chart. Barring injuries, Jay Ajayi, Corey Clement, […]

Buccaneers Considering Adrian Peterson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are considering free-agent Adrian Peterson this offseason. The Bucs drafted Ronald Jones last month and have Peyton Barber in the mix for lead-back duties, but Peterson could be a good fit for Tampa in a short-term veteran role. Peterson doesn't have much left in his legs, as he struggled for effectiveness […]

#TrendingNow - Post-Draft Veteran Risers and Fallers

Far too often in the NFL, we see a player’s stock rise or fall within seconds. A lot of veterans sit around watching the NFL Draft not only because they want to see how their team improves, but they are watching for which young rookie will be next in line to take a shot at […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Los Angeles Rams

We will be reviewing all 32 teams at Rotoballer in our Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every team as they currently stand and will review them again after free agency and the draft have concluded. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who […]

Jordan Howard Working To Improve Pass-Catching Abilities

Chicago Bears running backs coach Charles London said running back Jordan Howard made it a priority this offseason to improve on his pass catching. Howard is catching passes before, during and after practices. “We’re working on hand placement … just his focus and concentration, hand-eye coordination and things like that,” said London, who is Howard’s […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - Cleveland Browns

We continue to review all 32 teams at Rotoballer in our Dynasty Team outlook series. Which players should you buy and which players should you sell? Who will be sleepers this season and who will be busts? We will cover all the positions and all the angles for you. This is something that we haven’t […]

Mark Ingram Plans To Report In June

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said that running back Mark Ingram plans to report for the team's three-day mandatory minicamp in June. Ingram is skipping organized team activities because he's not happy with his contract, but after his four-game suspension, he's unlikely to get one from the Saints. After setting career highs in […]

Zack Martin Not Participating in OTAs

Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin did not participate in any football activities in OTAs. He did work out with his teammates in the gym, but he did not do any work on the field. Martin and the Cowboys are reportedly working on a long-term deal which will likely make Martin the league's highest paid guard. […]