Lions Could Pursue Extension With Golden Tate

Although the Detroit Lions have not engaged wide receiver Golden Tate in extension talks yet, general manager Bob Quin has a long history of getting extensions done right before the start of the season. Tate could be the next in line for that type of deal. The speedy receiver has tallied at least 90 catches […]

Lions Sign Levine Toilolo

The Detroit Lions have come to terms with tight end Levine Toilolo. Toilolo spent the last five seasons with the Falcons, but was released in early March. The veteran has never recorded more than 31 receptions or 264 yards in a single season, and had just 122 yards and a touchdown last year. Even without […]

Dynasty Team Analysis – Philadelphia Eagles

Here at RotoBaller, our dynasty crew will be reviewing all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every franchise as they currently stand and will review them again after the conclusion of free agency and the NFL Draft. Which players should you buy and […]

Ameer Abdullah's Role Uncertain

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quin said that running back Ameer Abdullah "sure does" have a role with the team going forward. Of course, the same was said about former tight end Eric Ebron, who was cut shortly after. It's hard to envision a heavy workload for Abdullah in the Motor City after the Lions […]

Early 2018 MFL10 Strategies

We have progressed beyond the initial phase of free agency, which has modified the outlooks for many prominent players. Soon, the highly-anticipated NFL Draft will transform the fantasy landscape even further. But even though a number of factors could alter the current projections that we have built for various players, that has not discouraged many […]

Dynasty Team Analysis - New England Patriots

Here at RotoBaller, our dynasty crew will be reviewing all 32 teams in our offseason Dynasty Team outlook series. Leading up to the draft, we will break down every franchise as they currently stand and will review them again after the conclusion of free agency and the NFL Draft. Which players should you buy and […]

Dynasty Buy-Low: Running Backs on New Teams

The free-agent signing period only opened about a week ago in the NFL, but most of the available running backs with any fantasy value have already signed with new teams. Trading during the offseason in dynasty leagues is trickier than hiding your "magazine" stash from your spouse, especially if your deals involve a running back […]

Lions Sign Luke Willson

The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with free-agent blocking tight end Luke Willson. Willson will replace Darren Fells, who signed elsewhere this offseason. Willson has never eclipsed more than 362 yards and four touchdowns in a single season and seems unlikely to reach those numbers in the Motor City. As such, he is nothing […]

Early Dynasty Start Up Mock Draft – Round 7-10

It’s never too early for a mock draft, and the team at Rotoballer mocked a startup dynasty league. These results will certainly change throughout the offseason as free agency and the NFL draft come and go, but it’s always a great idea to find out player values as the offseason progresses. This league’s starting lineup […]

Under the Radar RB Signings - Fantasy Risers or Fallers?

A flurry of activity in the past week has sent fantasy football owners and sports Twitter into a frenzy. Some huge names changed teams and the domino effect will affect dozens of players league-wide. Then again, not every signing has to create a seismic shift in the fantasy universe. There were a number of under the […]

Detroit Lions Expected to Take a Running Back Early

The Detroit Lions will likely target a running back in the first few rounds of the NFL draft. Even after re-signing Zach Zenner and adding veteran LeGarrette Blount on a one-year deal, the team is looking for their running back of the future. After missing out on Alvin Kamara and Kareem Hunt last year, the […]

Kirk Cousins to the Vikings - Fantasy Spin

Kirk Cousins officially became the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings when he signed a historic, ground-breaking, three-year, $84 million contract that is fully guaranteed. It was the first fully guaranteed contract in the history of the NFL. The Vikings got their man and Cousins got paid. But how will the signing affect his fantasy […]

Early Dynasty Startup Mock Draft - Rounds 5 and 6

RotoBaller's dynasty football staff got together recently to perform a mock draft before the NFL draft in order to get an idea of where player values lie. We continue with our early dynasty mock draft series into rounds five and six with an overview of each team's roster near the midpoint of the draft. If […]

Lions, LeGarrette Blount Agree to Deal

The Detroit Lions have come to terms with free-agent running back LeGarrette Blount on a one-year, $4.5 million contract. New head coach Matt Patricia is known to be a big Blount fan, and the two worked together when Blount was on the Patriots. Blount followed up his 18-touchdown 2016 season with just two touchdowns last […]

Lions Set to Host Luke Willson

The Detroit Lions are still looking for a new tight end and are bringing in former Seahawks tight end Luke Willson. Willson is more of a blocking tight end and would replace Darren Fells, who departed for Cleveland. As such, Willson is unlikely to hold much fantasy value in the Motor City. He has never topped […]

Lions Re-Sign Zach Zenner

The Detroit Lions re-signed running back Zach Zenner. Terms were not disclosed. Zenner was a deep backup on a poor running team last year, only mustering 14 carries for 26 yards on the season. With Detroit looking at multiple free-agent running backs, it seems likely that Zenner will be buried on the bench once again. […]

Lions Host Mike Davis

The Detroit Lions are continuing their search for a new running back, this time bringing in former Seahawks back Mike Davis. Davis spent most of last season on the practice squad but exploded onto the scene late in the year, rushing 68 times for 240 yards and hauling in 15 catches for 131 yards. Again, […]

Frank Gore, Lions Nearing Deal

The Detroit Lions are close to striking a deal with veteran free-agent running back Frank Gore. Detroit's running game struggled mightily last season, and they have been active on the free-agent market. They have been connected to Gore and DeMarco Murray. Detroit's pass-heavy offense and poor offensive line is not an ideal spot for an […]

Lions Host Brent Celek

Former Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek is visiting with the Detroit Lions. Celek has primarily been a blocking tight end in his career and would fill the void left by Darren Fells, who signed with the Browns. However, Detroit also recently released Eric Ebron, so Celek could fill more of a traditional pass-catching role with […]

Lions Bringing in Legarrette Blount For Visit

The Detroit Lions will be bringing in their fourth veteran running back on a visit this week, as former Eagles running back Legarrette Blount will visit with the Lions. New head coach Matt Patricia is known to be a big Blount fan, and the two worked together when Blount was on the Patriots. Blount followed […]

Lions Tender T.J. Jones

After originally indicating they were not planning to tender him a contract, the Detroit Lions have reversed course and tendered receiver T.J. Jones at his original round. Jones served as the team's No. 3 receiver primarily last season behind Golden Tate and Marvin Jones. With Kenny Golladay healthy heading into 2018, Jones may be relegated to […]

Lions Do Not Tender Zach Zenner

The Detroit Lions did not tender a contract to running back Zach Zenner, making him a free agent. Even on a poor running team, Zenner only saw 14 carries for 26 yards last season. He seems unlikely to catch on with team in anything more than a deep backup role, and he is not fantasy […]

Lions Release Eric Ebron

The Detroit Lions are releasing tight end Eric Ebron after failing to find a trade partner. The former first-round pick was a bust in the Motor City. He totaled 53 catches for 574 yards and four touchdowns last season and had a major issue with drops. Ebron will now look to catch on with another team […]

Detroit Lions to Host Frank Gore

The Detroit Lions are hosting free-agent running back Frank Gore on Wednesday. Gore rushed 261 times for 961 yards and three touchdowns last season and has been a reliable running back for over a decade. Detroit's running game struggled mightily last season, and they have been active on the free-agent market. They have been connected to Gore […]

Browns Add Free Agent Darren Fells

The Cleveland Browns and free-agent tight end Darren Fells have agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract. Fells spent the 2017 season with the Detroit Lions, playing in 16 games and catching 17 passes for 177 yards and three touchdowns. Fells is known more for his blocking ability than he is for his production in […]

RotoBaller's Early 2018 Redraft Football Mock - Rounds 4-6

Welcome to the RotoBaller Mock Redraft, which we are doing way, way too early because we care way, way too much about fantasy football. But hey--you care too much too, because you're here with us on this adventure! We're one big, football family! This slow draft has been going on for a little while, which […]

Lions Interested in Trey Burton

The Detroit Lions are serious suitors for free-agent tight end Trey Burton. Burton is not expected to return to Philadelphia this season, and as many as 16 teams have showed some level of interest in Burton. The Lions have come up the most, however. The Lions have not indicated what they are planning to do with […]

Lions to Host Jonathan Stewart

In addition to free-agent running back Demarco Murray, the Detroit Lions are also bringing in recently-released veteran running back Jonathan Stewart for a visit. Stewart has spent his entire 10-year career with the Carolina Panthers, averaging a solid 4.3 yards per carry. That dipped to 3.4 YPC last season, however. The soon-to-be 31-year-old would be […]

Trusting Rookie Wide Receivers in Redraft Leagues

If I had to list one mistake most commonly made by fantasy owners on draft day, it would be recency bias. We've seen it time and time again - owners overreacting to what happened the previous year even when it was so clearly an outlier. The QB boom of 2011. The rookie WR boom of 2014. […]

Richard Sherman to Visit Lions

The Detroit Lions are bringing in free-agent cornerback Richard Sherman for a visit next week. Sherman, despite his age and injury history, remains one of the elite corners in the NFL and would be a nice boost to an already solid Lions secondary. Sherman, along with Darius Slay and Glover Quin, would make a formidable […]