Where Will Amari Cooper Play in 2022?

Whether via release or trade, Amari Cooper's tenure with the Dallas Cowboys is over...or at least, it seemed like it was over, though new reports suggest that the team could still try to restructure his deal. Still, the likely thing right now is that the Cowboys move on from Cooper in some form between now […]

Early 2022 Tight End Sleepers for Fantasy Football

Fantasy managers know all about the cream of the crop when it comes to tight ends. We all hear about Travis Kelce's dominance, the generational talent of Kyle Pitts and the emergence of Mark Andrews. These things are no mysteries. The problem is there are so few names at the top and the talent drops […]

Browns To Tender D'Ernest Johnson

The Cleveland Browns plan to tender a contract to restricted free-agent running back D'Ernest Johnson at the right-of-first-refusal level, according to a source. If another team doesn't steal him away, Johnson will be set to make $2.43 million in 2022. The 26-year-old took advantage of his opportunities when he had them last year, finishing with […]

Biggest Busts of 2021 - Quarterback

With another fantasy season behind us, it is time to evaluate what went right and what went wrong in terms of fantasy production by players. While managers always hope for the best from their players, sometimes things don’t go the way we hope as players deal with injuries, slumps, and now the COVID-list. 2021 saw […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings - Best Ball Leagues

We have progressed beyond the most dormant weeks of this offseason, and the impending player movement that will transpire during free agency will fuel encouraging rises and concerning falls in the stock of various players. The highly-anticipated NFL Draft is also approaching, which will create another notable shift in the fantasy landscape as each selection […]

Derek Carr Reportedly On Cleveland's Radar This Offseason

The Cleveland Browns reportedly have Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr on their radar this offseason. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, now that the Colts have shipped Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders, Indianapolis could make a big push for Carr, whom the Browns have had on their radar at times this offseason. […]

NFL Franchise Tag Deadline Day Losers - Instant Reaction

We're inching closer to the official start of the NFL free agency next Wednesday, March 16. Before we arrive at that date a week from now, though, we just inadvertently went through another important period of NFL action that spanned from Feb. 22 to Mar. 8 in which NFL clubs could designate Franchise or Transition […]

NFL Franchise Tag Deadline Day Winners - Instant Reaction

We're inching closer to the official start of the NFL free agency next Wednesday, March 16. Before we arrive at that date a week from now, though, we just inadvertently went through another important period of NFL action that spanned from Feb. 22 to Mar. 8 in which NFL clubs could designate Franchise or Transition […]

NFL Scouting Combine - Fantasy Risers and Fallers

We missed you, NFL Combine. How else would we know exactly how fast a 325-pound lineman runs or how big Kenny Pickett's hands are? After a year off, the NFL Combine was back for 2022 to show us what this rookie class brings to the table. There were some record-setting performances and a lot of […]

Browns Plan To Keep Austin Hooper Around

The Cleveland Browns plan to keep tight end Austin Hooper despite placing the $10.9 million franchise tag on fellow tight end David Njoku on Monday, according to sources. Hooper is due $9.5 million in salary in 2022 in the third year of a four-year deal. The 27-year-old made the Pro Bowl in his final two […]

Browns Won't Pick Up Andy Janovich's Option

The Cleveland Browns are not exercising the option on starting fullback Andy Janovich's contract, according to a source. The move will make Janovich a free agent when the new league year begins on March 17. Janovich has been a starter his entire career and was a Pro Bowl alternate this past season. The 28-year-old was […]

Browns Place Franchise Tag On David Njoku

The Cleveland Browns placed the franchise tag on tight end David Njoku on Monday, according to a source. With Njoku expected to receive north of $10 million on the free-agent market, the Browns slapped the tag ($16.5 million for tight ends) on Njoku and plan to work out a long-term contract extension with him. The […]

Rashard Higgins Won't Return To Browns

The Cleveland Browns will not re-sign free-agent wide receiver Rashard Higgins, per Jeff Howe and Zac Jackson of The Athletic. The team could be facing some turnover at the wide receiver position. Beyond Odell Beckham Jr.'s departure, it now appears Jarvis Landry is quite unhappy and Higgins will be gone, too. The latter appeared in […]

Case Keenum Not Expected Back With Browns

The Cleveland Browns are expected to trade or release backup quarterback Case Keenum this offseason, per Jeff Howe and Zac Jackson of The Athletic. The veteran signal-caller was a fine backup option in 2021, going 2-0 through two starts in Baker Mayfield's absence. He finished the season with 47 completions, 462 yards, three touchdowns, and […]

WR/TE Stat Analysis: Catch Rate and Drawn Pass Interference

When it comes to drafting stud wide receivers and tight ends, we all pursue the same stats: receptions, yards, and touchdowns. It makes sense. Those three stats are the ones that ultimately yield actual, tangible fantasy points in every fantasy league, no matter the format. The savviest fantasy GMs often focus on targets, as without […]

Browns Likely To Take WR With First-Round Pick

The Cleveland Browns appear poised to select the best available wide receiver at pick No. 13 overall in the first round of this year's draft instead of a quarterback. If the Browns do go with a QB in this draft, it could be a developmental prospect in the later rounds. In addition to likely taking […]

Browns Reinforce Plans To Start Baker Mayfield

The Cleveland Browns met with the representatives for quarterback Baker Mayfield at the NFL scouting combine on Thursday, and the team reinforced its plans to start him in 2022 and not replace him with a veteran QB. General manager Andrew Berry said he thinks Mayfield will return to a playoff-caliber level. Mayfield will head into […]

Kevin Stefanski Remains Browns Offensive Play-Caller For 2022

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski will stick in his role as the team's offensive play-caller for the 2022 season. Stefanski was succinct and left no room for ambiguity, saying, "I'll still call the plays," before going on to conclude, "I think our process overall has been pretty good." It appears that Stefanski will have […]

Early 2022 Wide Receiver Sleepers - Fantasy Football Draft Values

The life of fantasy football can come at you hard and quick. It’s amazing how the landscape can change over a short period of time, specifically as it relates to individual players. One doesn’t need to look any further than Gabriel Davis of the Buffalo Bills and what his huge playoff performance has done to […]

Browns Believe In Baker Mayfield

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry and the organization continue to believe in quarterback Baker Mayfield. "The reality of it is we've seen him play at a high level before. I think, being realistic, the injury does have some impact on his performance. But we're focused on him getting healthy. We know he works. We […]

Browns Prepared To Pay Up For David Njoku

The Cleveland Browns definitely want impending free-agent tight end David Njoku back, and they are prepared to pay him the big bucks that he'd get on the open market. Cleveland has been talking to Njoku's agents for months, and they are poised to try to get a deal done before or during the legal tampering […]

Browns Hope To Re-Sign Jadeveon Clowney

The Cleveland Browns are hoping to re-sign pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, who had nine sacks in just 14 games last year. However, Clowney typically operates on his own timetable, and it's anyone's guess as to where he'll wind up in 2022. Given his nine-sack season, he'll likely command a deal in the double-digit millions. Pro Football […]

Could Browns Move On From J.C. Tretter?

Cleveland Browns center J.C. Tretter ranked second among qualifying centers in 2021, but his salary cap number for 2022 sits at $9.86 million. On top of it, 2020 fifth-rounder Nick Harris is poised to step into the role if Cleveland decides to part ways with Tretter in order to save $8.235 million on the cap. […]

Baker Mayfield Ahead Of Schedule

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in his rehab from surgery to fix the labrum in his left shoulder on Jan. 19, according to a source. Doctors are encouraged by his excellent progress, and Mayfield's natural throwing motion won't be impacted too much, since it's his non-throwing shoulder. The plan remains […]

Browns, Jarvis Landry To Discuss Contract Restructure

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry will meet with wide receiver Jarvis Landry's agent at the NFL combine this week to discuss restructuring his contract. The five-time Pro Bowl pass-catcher battled injuries in 2021, but he has a chance to return to the Browns in 2022. Landry is heading into the final year of his […]

David Njoku A Candidate For The Franchise Tag

Cleveland Browns impending free-agent tight end David Njoku could receive the franchise tag before the March 8 deadline, according to a league source. The tag for tight ends is estimated to be around $11 million in 2022. Njoku is projected at a $6.7 million annual value, according to Spotrac, but the franchise tag would give […]

Jack Conklin Agrees To Restructured Contract

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin has agreed to restructure his contract for the upcoming 2022 season. The organization has guaranteed $8 million of Conklin's salary for next year. The rest of the $4 million he is owed is available in playing time incentives. He only played in seven games last season and missed a […]

Jarvis Landry Wants To Stay In Cleveland

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry said that he would "like to stay" with the team but added that he's confident he can still contribute for another team in "winning a championship." Landry battled injuries mostly all of last season, beginning with a knee sprain suffered in Week 2. The 29-year-old pass-catcher finished with 52 […]

Biggest Tight End Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

The tight end position is only enjoyed by true degenerates of fantasy football. It’s a wasteland of epic portions. A position filled with landmines where the biggest winner is just the player who managed to lose the least. Outside of our big five, which unfortunately seems to be dwindling, you could make a solid case […]

2022 Fantasy Football First-Round ADP Preview

Everyone loves a mock draft. Whether it be a mock of the NFL Draft in April, or a look ahead to next season and the looming fantasy draft. Well, here at RotoBaller, we love them too. Here is our first look at 2022 fantasy football ADP for the first round. Many of the names will […]