Kareem Hunt Has Trade Request Denied

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt shocked many when he decided to request a trade from the organization. He started skipping team drills in camp while he seeks a new contract. The organization has responded by fining Hunt and declining his request for a trade. This ultimately might backfire on Hunt since the Browns do […]

Updated 2022 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, Jameson Williams, Drake London

Welcome back RotoBallers! The 2022 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and now the real fun begins. Below you will see our NFL team's updated 2022 fantasy football rookie rankings -- the post-NFL Draft edition. These rookie rankings factor in the NFL Draft results, the landing spots of these NFL rookies, and their potential […]

David Bell Could Play In Preseason Opener

Cleveland Browns rookie third-round wide receiver David Bell (foot), who returned from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday, won't be ruled out from playing in the team's preseason opener next Friday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. "He's really intelligent," head coach Kevin Stefanski said of Bell. "He had a nice spring for us, moved […]

Kareem Hunt Asks For A Trade

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt, who is seeking a new contract as he heads into the final year of his current two-year, $13.25 million deal, has requested a trade. However, the Browns have already told him they won't trade him. Hunt hasn't taken part in team drills at training camp in the last two […]

Optimal Running Backs Draft Strategy for 2022 Fantasy Football Drafts

The running back position has been evolving in recent years. While having an elite back is a great way to usually win a fantasy championship, it is important to understand the shift taking place in the NFL landscape when it comes to running backs. Teams are continuing to value the running back position less and […]

Kareem Hunt Not Participating In Team Drills

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt will not participate in team drills. The veteran is determined to receive an extension and has reiterated multiple times he will only perform individual sessions until then. Hunt's agent was reportedly at the Browns' facility recently for negotiations, although it's unknown how close the sides are to an agreement. […]

David Bell Comes Off PUP List

The Cleveland Browns activated rookie wide receiver David Bell (foot) off the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday. The third-round pick out of Purdue was a consensus All-American in 2021 and is an intriguing prospect that could earn playing time early as a slot option for the Browns with Jarvis Landry now in New […]

Will Jimmy Garoppolo Stay With The 49ers? Will Garoppolo Be Traded Before Week 1?

It has been a tumultuous sixteen months for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, dating back to the 2021 NFL draft when the 49ers went all-in to draft quarterback Trey Lance third overall. After besting the rookie in training camp last year and holding him off all season, it appears the end of the Garoppolo […]

Path To RB1: Javonte Williams' Fantasy Football Outlook for 2022

Despite splitting the workload with his backfield mate Melvin Gordon III, Javonte Williams looked like an absolute stud when his number was called during his rookie season. Going into Year 2, the 22-year-old is a potential breakout star in the Broncos' new Russell Wilson-led offense. In this article, we are going to take a look […]

Every NFL Team's Safest Fantasy Football Draft Pick - NFC Edition

Picture this. You're on the clock in the third round of your fantasy draft, looking to take a receiver after you reached for running backs in the first two rounds. Your thumb hovers over the "draft" button for two players: one of them being a safe, reliable veteran, the other a rookie with extreme upside […]

Take Stefon Diggs in the First Round of Fantasy Football Drafts

When you write/talk about fantasy football year-round, you tend to forget that many walk away from this game when the season ends and return the following summer. There are times when there is a “take” that seems consensus but to some may seem crazy. It’s why there is always an ADP shift in August (along […]

Is Dalton Schultz Signed To A Contract Extension?

Is Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz signed to a contract extension? No, the deadline passed for an extension to be completed. Schultz will play on the franchise tag in 2022 after both sides could not agree on a contract extension. He will earn $10.9 million for one year and the next chance both parties […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings (Tiers 1-3) - Best Ball Leagues

Some of you have been building rosters in best-ball leagues since the initial weeks of the offseason, and participation in this format has intensified as we have progressed through the summer. Enthusiasm for these leagues remains enormous for multiple reasons, including the ability to complete all forms of roster management after each draft. However, this […]

Two Strategies to Win Your Fantasy Football League This Year!

We have a very, very interesting and different fantasy year upon us and it is our duty as fake football players to adjust our draft strategies accordingly. That doesn’t mean that you can’t win by executing the well-known draft strategies like balance, Zero RB, value, and so on. But, what it does mean is that […]

Late-Round Fantasy Football Draft Picks Who Will Outperform ADP

Want a leg up on your competition this season? What better way than to crush those late rounds in your fantasy football draft? It's important to get those early-round picks right. Those guys will be the cornerstones of your lineup. But these late-round gems can offer incredible upside at a fraction of the cost and […]

NFL Appealing Deshaun Watson's Six-Game Suspension

The NFL is appealing for an indefinite suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson that would be a minimum of one year, according to sources. The NFL's appeal will also include a monetary fine, which is even more significant given the structure of Watson's contract. Disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson gave Watson a six-game suspension […]

Amari Cooper Returns To Practice Wednesday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle) returned to training camp practice on Wednesday and is taking part in individual drills. Cooper didn't participate in practice on Tuesday after tweaking his ankle on Monday. It's good news that he's already back, as the Browns' thin receiving corps is already without rookie David Bell (foot) and […]

Late-Round Fantasy Football Draft Targets for FFPC Leagues: Better in Best Ball

There are some players that you wish you had on your fantasy football rosters when they blow up because you just knew they had that kind of upside. But you are hesitant to pull the trigger on draft day because those same players might have 12 mediocre to bad games throughout the year among their […]

Where Should You Draft Deshaun Watson for 2022 Fantasy Football?

Before Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson's suspension was officially announced, his fantasy football ADP was QB19 and 158 overall (per Fantasy Pros), 11.09 per Fantasy Football Calculator, and not in the top-31, per NFFC. So, now that we know he'll miss a chunk of the season, where do you target Watson in your redraft leagues? […]

Amari Cooper Dealing With Ankle Injury

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Amari Cooper (ankle) will not practice on Tuesday but he'll be back on the practice field soon at training camp. Cooper tweaked his ankle in practice on Monday. It doesn't sound like the 28-year-old's injury is very serious, so fantasy managers shouldn't have any concerns […]

Deshaun Watson Suspended Six Games

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended six games for violating the personal conduct policy. He will miss the first six weeks of the season and make his Browns debut in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens. NFL's disciplinary officer, Judge Sue L. Robinson, officially decided Monday for Watson's six-game suspension. The Browns play […]

Deshaun Watson Ruling To Come On Monday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson may learn his fate on Monday. The league's disciplinary officer, Judge Sue L. Robinson, is anticipated to reach a decision on the case after giving the NFL and NFL Players Association time to settle. However, with nothing of the sort expected, Robinson will be the deciding factor in this ordeal. […]

2022 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: Picking Late (Slots 9-12)

This will be Part Three to conclude our series on dynasty rookie drafts when picking from different draft slots. In Part One, we examined strategies when drafting from an early slot while Part Two focused on the middle draft slots. We'll now finish with the teams that likely finished ahead in standings last year and […]

Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Tiered Ranks and Draft Analysis

Quarterback is such a special position in fantasy football. In fact, leagues are often categorized by how many quarterbacks each team can start. In 1QB leagues, managers must decide whether they want to take a premier player early or focus on the other positions and wait until the later rounds for a signal-caller. In 2QB […]

Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Carolina Panthers 2022 Outlook

Welcome to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Carolina Panthers. It's a good thing we waited on this one a little, because the Panthers took a big swing earlier this month, trading for […]

Isaiah Weston Carted Off Field On Saturday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Isaiah Weston (knee) was carted off the field during training camp on Saturday. While the exact nature of the knee injury isn't known, it's not good news for the undrafted rookie. Nonetheless, with the Browns already dealing with the absences of Anthony Schwartz (knee) and David Bell (foot), Weston may be […]

Ruling On Deshaun Watson Could Come Early Next Week

A ruling from NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's suspension could come early next week. The Browns have been giving Watson and backup Jacoby Brissett first-team repetitions early in training camp with Watson likely to be handed down a suspension eventually. Whether it's for the entire 2022 season or […]

League Winners for Fantasy Football Best Ball: Draft Targets (Premium Content)

Fantasy football best ball drafts are becoming more and more popular in the fantasy football community. They are great as they allow us to do what we love - draft - without having to worry about in-season management. I mean, if you have ever played in near double-digit leagues, you understand how tough those waiver […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Dallas Cowboys Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Cleveland Browns 2022 Outlook

Welcome (back) to our fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Let's review the Cleveland Browns. When I first wrote this article, we didn't know how long Deshaun Watson would be suspended for. Now we know he's going to be […]