J.D. McKissic "Feeling Fine"

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic recently stated that he has "unfinished business" in D.C., which is why he chose to stay after rescinding a two-year, $7 million verbal agreement with the Bills. The 28-year-old played only 11 games last season because of a neck injury. He ended the year with 212 yards and two […]

Cornelius Lucas Re-Signs With Commanders

The Washington Commanders re-signed offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas to a two-year, $8.2 million deal on Thursday, according to his agent, Dan Saffron. Lucas will return for his third season in D.C. after providing offensive line depth for Washington the last two seasons. The 30-year-old filled in at left tackle for part of last season when […]

Commanders Expected To Sign Andrew Norwell

The Washington Commanders are expected to sign former Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers offensive guard Andrew Norwell, according to a source. He will fill a big void on Washington's offensive line after they lost Pro Bowler Brandon Scherff in free agency and released guard Ereck Flowers. Norwell is familiar with head coach Ron Rivera from […]

Cam Sims Re-Signs With Washington

The Washington Commanders re-signed wide receiver Cam Sims to a two-year, $3 million contract. He caught 15 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns over 10 games in 2021. The Alabama product will be entering his fifth year in Washington and provide wide receiver depth for the Commanders. The 26-year-old will have a role on […]

Commanders Tender Joey Slye

The Washington Commanders issued a restricted free-agent tender to kicker Joey Slye worth $2.4 million on Wednesday, according to a source. Slye will be back with Washington in 2022 after spending last year with the Commanders, Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers. In his six games in D.C., he made all 12 of his field-goal […]

Commanders Release Landon Collins, Matt Ioannidis

The Washington Commanders released defensive back Landon Collins and defensive lineman Matt Ioannidis on Wednesday. ESPN's Adam Schefter also reports that the team released offensive lineman Ereck Flowers. Collins and the Commanders were unable to agree on a restructured contract after he played out three years of a six-year, $84 million deal signed in 2019. […]

J.D. McKissic Changes His Mind, Re-Signs With Commanders

Free-agent running back J.D. McKissic, who intended to sign a two-year, $7 million deal with the Buffalo Bills, has changed his mind and will now re-sign with the Washington Commanders for the same compensation, according to sources. The reversal of course is good news for Bills running back Devin Singletary and bad news for Commander […]

Commanders Expected To Release Landon Collins

The Washington Commanders are expected to release star defensive back Landon Collins after the two sides couldn't agree on a restructured contract. Collins will hit free agency and should cash in once again after recording 81 tackles (51 solo), seven tackles for loss, two interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and three sacks in […]

Carson Wentz Traded To Washington

The Washington Commanders have acquired quarterback Carson Wentz in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. While the specifics of the trade have yet to be released, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that two third-round picks will be heading to Indianapolis. The 29-year-old Wentz lasted just one year with the Colts, but had a good amount of […]

Jameis Winston Reportedly Drawing Interest From Washington

The Washington Commanders are reportedly interested in New Orleans Saints impending free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston (knee). According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, they continue to have interest in the former No. 1 overall pick. The 28-year-old continues to recover from a torn ACL he sustained during Week 8 of the 2021 season. New Orleans is […]

Commanders Offer Multiple Picks For Russell Wilson

The Washington Commanders offered multiple first-round draft picks for Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson, but the Seahawks turned them down. Earlier in the week, head coach Pete Carroll said the team had no intentions of trading Wilson. Washington, meanwhile, has made it a priority to upgrade at the QB position this offseason, and they've […]

Washington Plans To Meet With Terry McLaurin About Extension

The Washington Commanders plan to meet with wide receiver Terry McLaurin's agent about a contract extension this week. He's entering 2022 in the final year of his rookie deal. The 26-year-old caught 77 passes for 1,053 yards and five touchdowns over 17 games in 2021. He's recorded back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns. Fantasy managers expected more out […]

Landon Collins Could Be A Cut Candidate

Washington Commanders safety Landon Collins had a 110.6 passer rating allowed in coverage last season, which ranked 36th out of 48 safeties that were targeted at least 30 times, according to Pro Football Focus. Collins has the second-highest salary cap hit ($16.9 million) among NFL safeties, so he's a candidate to be cut or have […]

Brandon Scherff Unlikely To Return

Washington Commanders impending free-agent offensive guard Brandon Scherff is unlikely to return to the team in 2022 for an eighth season. Scherff received the franchise tag in each of the last two years, and the five-time Pro Bowler would receive a 44% increase on last year's $18.04 million salary if Washington tagged him a third […]

Commanders Unlikely To Retain Kyle Allen

The Washington Commanders are unlikely to bring back impending restricted free-agent quarterback Kyle Allen. Taylor Heinicke, the team's primary starter in 2021 after Ryan Fitzpatrick got injured early in the year, is the only QB under contract for 2022. Heinicke's roster spot appears to be safe, but the team is seeking an upgrade at the […]

Washington Has Interest In Extending Terry McLaurin

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said no deal for contract-year wide receiver Terry McLaurin is imminent, but he expects conversations with McLaurin's representatives to begin at next week's scouting combine. The 26-year-old had his second 1,000-yard receiving season in 2021, but his fantasy managers were expecting a bit more after he had 1,118 receiving […]

Commanders Want To Bring Back J.D. McKissic

Washington Commanders running back J.D. McKissic is expected to remain with the organization in 2022. It was reported earlier in the week that McKissic wants to return to Washington. Now, it sounds like the feelings are mutual as John Keim is reporting Washington wants to bring back the impending free agent. The 28-year-old struggled with […]

Commanders Hire Juan Castillo As Tight Ends Coach

The Washington Commanders hired veteran assistant coach Juan Castillo to be their new tight ends coach on Friday, replacing the retiring Pete Hoener, according to a source. Castillo worked with head coach Ron Rivera two decades ago with the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999-2003 and was most recently the Chicago Bears offensive line coach. It will […]

Commanders Could Have Interest In Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is seeking a new team this offseason. One NFL executive mentioned that the Washington Commanders could possibly trade the 11th overall pick for Garoppolo. That same executive also mentioned that they don't believe Garoppolo is worth a first round selection. In theory, Washington could make a move for Garoppolo, […]

Biggest Wide Receiver Surprises of 2021 - Fantasy Football Year In Review

Anyone who assembled a roster during the 2021 season experienced a unique journey that required enormous flexibility. This included the ability to navigate the unwanted absence of players that you were depending on due to injuries, COVID protocol, and other unplanned developments. Many of you have now transitioned from the emotions surrounding your final results […]

Early 2022 Best-Ball Sleepers for Fantasy Football

Drafting for next season when the Super Bowl hasn't even taken place might seem premature. Don't care. We've already done a too-early mock draft and will continue to prepare our readers to win in 2022 fantasy football leagues. Best-ball is the ideal place to begin since you can set and forget multiple teams throughout the […]

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

The 2021 season was not kind to some of fantasy football’s top tight ends as not every highly-drafted TE put up the numbers Baltimore’s Mark Andrews did this season. Minnesota’s Irv Smith Jr., Green Bay’s Robert Tonyan, and Washington’s Logan Thomas all had their seasons ruined due to major injuries, and all three had the […]

Way Too Early 2022 Mock Draft for Fantasy Football - Rounds 2-4 Breakdown

As the playoffs roll on to determine the 2021 NFL champion, we're not waiting to look ahead to the next fantasy football season. We gathered 12 RotoBaller analysts to conduct a very early 2021 mock draft over 12 rounds. The format was full PPR and roster construction as follows: 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, […]

Top Rebound Candidates for 2022 Fantasy Football

Not every player had a great season in 2021. For every breakout like Dalton Schultz finishing as the overall TE3, there was a player who disappointed, like Tyler Higbee playing 15 games and only finishing as the TE14, or Cole Kmet playing 17 games and being the TE20. For some players who struggled, 2021 is […]

Wide Receiver Snap Counts and Target Trends Risers And Fallers: 2021 Season Review

Congratulations to all managers whose tireless dedication toward winning league titles resulted in the fulfillment of your championship aspirations. You successfully navigated continual challenges that extended far beyond the normal obstacles that emerged during the season.  For those of you who were unsuccessful in achieving the ultimate goal of capturing your leagues, your efforts should […]

NextGen Stats Season Review: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends

Time's up! The 2021 fantasy season is done and gone for good. Whether you play in a redraft league or are part of a dynasty format, the days of sitting at the edge of your couch and biting your nails are over. We have a tough eight-month desert to walk through ahead of us, but […]

2021 Fantasy Football Awards - RotoBaller Writers Picks

Hello and welcome to the official 2021 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. These awards are voted on by RotoBaller's NFL writers, with some commentary by yours truly. I'm your host, Nick Mariano, and while I'm no Michael Scott, I’ll try to make The Dundies proud as we look back on 2021, look forward […]

Deshazor Everett Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett has been charged with involuntary manslaughter stemming from a December car crash last year that killed his girlfriend, Olivia Peters, who was riding in the car he was driving. Everett was released on bond after appearing in court and being charged with involuntary manslaughter. The 29-year-old served as Washington's special […]

Rookies to Target for Fantasy Baseball: The Operating Room Ep. 73

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and RotoWire's lead prospect analyst James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) discuss their expectations for the top rookies in fantasy baseball this season. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 3-5 PM, and Sundays from 3-5 PM. You […]

Injury Risks to Avoid/Target in Fantasy Baseball: Ep. 71 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and host of the RotoSaurus: High Stakes Heat podcast Dave McDonald (@RunDMcD) discuss players in fantasy baseball who are either injured coming into the 2022 season or have increased risk factors based on prior injuries. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]