Baker Mayfield, Rashard Higgins Connecting Often

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield and wide receiver Rashard Higgins have been hooking up often in training camp, and Thursday was no different. Mayfield threw a 37-yard touchdown pass to Higgins down the left side on Thursday. It's encouraging for the third-year wideout, but Higgins is just too far down the depth chart currently […]

Jarvis Landry Has Become Tyrod Taylor's Go-To Receiver

With Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon still absent at training camp, Jarvis Landry has become quarterback Tyrod Taylor's go-to guy. The wideout had a vintage one-handed catch in the back corner of the end zone over cornerback E.J. Gaines on Thursday. Landry has caught everything within reach. While it'll be extremely difficult for Landry […]

Kevin Zeitler Out A Few Weeks

Cleveland Browns guard Kevin Zeitler (calf) is dealing with a calf injury that will keep him out for "awhile" in training camp, according to head coach Hue Jackson. Jackson is hoping Zeitler can be back in "a few weeks." Zeitler was solid for the Browns last year and should be fine for the regular season.

Stop The Slander - Duke Johnson Is An RB1 In Fantasy Football

Despite a three-year career with fantasy football production rarely seen, Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson continues to be someone overlooked heading into the 2018 season. Stop The Slander!  Johnson will be RB1 once again. There is obviously a lot of uncertainty in Cleveland this season, and only a small fraction of that has to […]

Joel Bitonio Working At Left Tackle

Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Joel Bitonio worked as the left tackle with the first-team in practice on Wednesday. The team has spent a good part of the offseason trying to fill the huge vacancy created when All-Pro and future Hall of Famer Joe Thomas retired. Bitonio has been the Browns' starting left guard over the […]

David Njoku Dropping Passes Early In Camp

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has been dropping a lot of passes early on in training camp. The drops are concerning, but it's still very early in camp and Njoku figures to be the team's top pass-catching tight end in an improved offense. He should take a leap forward from his 32 receptions, 386 […]

Road to #1 Running Back - AFC East

Each year, elite running backs are a necessity for fantasy football rosters. With guaranteed touches each game, these consensus top-tier running backs are some of the first names off of draft boards and consistently perform well throughout the season. However, there is also a good amount of unpredictability at the position, with breakout players appearing […]

Mid-Round Running Backs To Target For ZeroRB Drafters

With running backs flying off the board at an insane clip this year, typically 8-10 are taken in the first round alone, elite wide receivers are being drafted at a big discount. This is the exact type of “economy” a ZeroRB drafter thrives in. Grab elite WR1 and WR2 types in the early rounds while […]

Rex Burkhead (RB, NE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition […]

Kenny Golladay (WR, DET) - 2018 Fantasy Football Draft Sleeper

BALLER MOVE: Target ~130 CURRENT ADP: ~145 ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay had his hype train run out of control for several weeks prior to last season. It eventually wound down, but it did not stop dynasty owners from trying to add him in as many leagues as possible. At one point, many believed […]

The Hot Take Podcast - Quarterback Rankings Debate - Ep. 1

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 QB 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 […]

Nick Mariano's 2018 Late-Round Fliers (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We’re intentionally sidestepping the term “sleeper" because I don’t want to get wrapped up in debates over these guys not being “under the radar” enough. I may still throw it into the SEO field, though...no regrets. Instead, let’s discuss some late-round fliers that are […]

Is Patrick Mahomes Really Going to Air It Out?

The Kansas City Chiefs will turn to a new quarterback in 2018, with former Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes taking the reins in Arrowhead Stadium. Known during college for his strong arm and gunslinger mentality, he takes over a Chiefs offense that has one of the league's faster wide receivers, Tyreek Hill, and a newly-acquired […]

Nick Chubb (RB, CLE) - 2018 Fantasy Football Sleeper

We continue our preseason fantasy football sleeper series with a look at Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb. While the first few rounds of every draft are essentially a wash-rinse-repeat of the consensus top-36, we can always count on those middle and late rounds to cement our confidence in this year's sleepers. The definition of […]

Baker Mayfield More Comfortable With Playbook

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield already looks more comfortable with the playbook in training camp and is playing faster than he did in minicamp. He threw two touchdown passes in goal-line drills on Thursday and also had a 60-yard score to Rashard Higgins in team drills. Head coach Hue Jackson noticed Mayfield's improvement. So […]

Tyrod Taylor, Jarvis Landry Connect Often

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor and wide receiver Jarvis Landry connected often on the first practice of training camp on Thursday, especially with Josh Gordon absent. Landry caught passes all over the field and is eager to go deep more often in 2018 and improve his 8.8 yard-per-catch average from 2017. It's a good sign […]

Antonio Callaway Looks Great On Day 1

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway, the team's fourth-round draft pick, tore up defensive backs in one-on-one drills on Day 1 of training camp Thursday. Callaway beat first-round cornerback Denzel Ward on one play on a bomb from rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield. He sat out of minicamps with a groin issue but didn't look […]

Adam Jones Will Try Out For Browns Friday

The Cleveland Browns will try out free-agent cornerback Adam Jones on Friday, according to a tweet from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jones most recently played for the Cincinnati Bengals but they declined to pick up his option this spring. Jones is now 34 and would presumably compete with T.J. Carrie and rookie Denzel Ward for starting […]

Stop The Slander - DeShaun Watson's Injury Risk

For six and a half games, there was no brighter star soaring through the fantasy football galaxy than Deshaun Watson. In 2018, whether it be the ghost of Robert Griffin, III or a limited sample size, the doubters outweigh the believers in Watson. Stop the Slander! Watson started from humble beginnings. 100 yards and a […]

Fantasy Bomb - Training Camp Preview

RotoBaller fantasy football lead editor Pierre Camus and writer Chris Mangano discuss training camp no-shows Le'Veon Bell, Julio Jones, and Josh Gordon, as well as the impact of DeMarco Murray's sudden retirement. We also review our final Fish Bowl (SFB8) rosters and Chris shares his affinity for Zero RB once again. This radio show is sponsored by […]

Corey Coleman Will Start If Josh Gordon Isn't Available

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said wide receiver Corey Coleman would start opposite Jarvis Landry if Josh Gordon isn't available. It basically confirms what we already know: that Coleman is third on the depth chart behind Gordon and Landry. However, rookie Antonio Callaway is healthy and could pass up Coleman during the season if […]

Baker Mayfield Won't Be Seeing First-Team Reps

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson said that rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield won't be seeing any first-team repetitions anytime soon in training camp. “Tyrod Taylor is the starter,” Jackson said. “I don’t envision any situation where all of a sudden (Mayfield’s) getting a bunch of first-team reps unless God forbid something happens." Mayfield was the […]

Browns Discussing Dez Bryant

The Cleveland Browns have discussed free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant, according to general manager John Dorsey. It may only be because Josh Gordon won't be around for the start of training camp, and there are still questions about whether he'll contribute in 2018. Bryant turned down a deal with the Ravens but hasn't had any […]

Antonio Callaway, Jamie Collins Ready For Training Camp

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway (groin) and linebacker Jamie Collins (knee) are both ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Hue Jackson. Callaway, a fourth-rounder, has tons of upside and makes this Cleveland receiving corps way better. Off-field issues in college caused him to fall in the draft. He […]

Browns GM Expects Josh Gordon To Play

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey believes that wide receiver Josh Gordon will play in 2018. Gordon won't report for the start of training camp in order to stay healthy, but everyone is already beginning to wonder if he'll be suspended again because of his history of off-the-field problems. The talent is there, as he […]

Denzel Ward Signs Rookie Deal

The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that they signed cornerback Denzel Ward to his rookie contract. Ward agreed to a four-year deal with a fifth-year team option after the Browns used the No. 4 overall pick on him in the 2018 draft. The former Ohio State Buckeye impressed several in the organization during the rookie […]

Jabrill Peppers Starts Camp On PUP List

Cleveland Browns safety Jabrill Peppers (groin) will open training camp on the PUP list. It is unclear when exactly Peppers injured his groin or just how serious the injury is, but he will not be on the field at the start of camp. Peppers, heading into his second year, is expected to see competition from […]

Ricardo Louis Will Not Play In 2018

According to Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, wide receiver Ricardo Louis (neck) will not play in 2018. It is unclear when Louis injured his neck but it is an issue which will prevent him from taking the field for the Browns. Cleveland overhauled the receiving corps this offseason, trading for Jarvis Landry and signed […]

Browns Sign Baker Mayfield To Rookie Deal

The Cleveland Browns signed rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield to a four-year deal on Tuesday. The No. 1 overall pick will receive $32.68 million guaranteed and includes a $21.85 million signing bonus, according to a source. Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy last year and completed 262 of 369 passes for 4,340 yards and 41 touchdowns to […]

Jarvis Landry Expected To Play Outside

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry, who led the NFL with 112 catches last year, is expected to start on the outside in offensive coordinator Todd Haley's offense. Landry is the first receiver in NFL history with 400 catches in his first four seasons. With Landry excelling from the slot in his time with Miami, […]