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Kayvon Thibodeaux • OLB • Giants

Kayvon Thibodeaux Now Unlikely to be Dealt

The NFL Network reports that New York Giants pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) is "more unlikely" to be traded now that the Giants recently traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in this year's NFL draft. However, the possibility of Thibodeaux also hasn't been ruled out, with head coach John Harbaugh saying weeks ago that "everyone is tradable." The G-Men have fielded trade offers for Thibodeaux dating back to last year, but even with Abdul Carter and Brian Burns looking like the team's starting edge duo, they have been hesitant to trade Thibodeaux. He counts for $14.75 million against this year's salary cap and is entering his walk year on a fifth-year option. The Giants have reportedly been asking for at least a third-rounder in exchange for Thibodeaux, but no teams are currently willing to meet that asking price. It doesn't help that he missed the last seven games in 2025 with a shoulder injury. Thibodeaux has just eight sacks in his last 22 games after he broke out with 11.5 sacks in 2023.

8 hours ago

Anton Harrison • OT • Jaguars

Jaguars Exercise Anton Harrison's Fifth-Year Option

The Jacksonville Jaguars announced on Monday that they exercised the fifth-year option on offensive lineman Anton Harrison. The 24-year-old former 27th overall pick by the Jags in 2023 out of Oklahoma will make $4.199 million this year before seeing his salary increase to $19.072 million in 2027. It's a worthwhile investment for Jacksonville as they look to keep franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence healthy. Harrison has been a steady left tackle for the organization in his three years in the NFL, and he's started all 48 games that he's appeared in. Look for the Jags to consider locking up Harrison well beyond the 2027 season if he continues to perform as he has for his first three years in the league.

8 hours ago

Darnell Wright • OT • Bears

Bears Picking Up Fifth-Year Option for Darnell Wright

The Chicago Bears are picking up the fifth-year option for All-Pro offensive tackle Darnell Wright, a source told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network on Monday. Wright will be locked in for the 2027 season and will see a sizeable raise from $6.7 million this year to $19 million in 2027. The 24-year-old has worked out nicely for Chicago after they selected him with the 10th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft out of Tennessee. Wright was a second-team All-Pro in his third year in the league in 2025, and he's started all 49 of the games he's appeared in over his first three seasons in the NFL. Expect the Bears to get involved in contract-extension talks with Wright if he continues to excel as both a pass- and run-blocker. The Bears had one of the better offensive lines in the league last year, and Wright was a big reason why.

8 hours ago

Sean Tucker • RB • Buccaneers

Buccaneers Re-Sign Running Back Sean Tucker

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially re-signed restricted free-agent running back Sean Tucker to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Sports. Tucker will once again carry minimal fantasy football value into the 2026 season as the team's RB3 behind Bucky Irving and new RB Kenneth Gainwell. The 24-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Syracuse saw career-highs in carries (86), rushing yards (320), and touchdowns (seven) with the Bucs in 17 games played in his third year in the league as the RB3 behind Irving and Rachaad White. It helped that Irving missed considerable time in the middle of the season due to injuries, giving Tucker a bigger workload for a nice stretch alongside White. Tucker probably only deserves to be rostered in dynasty/keeper leagues heading into the start of the 2026 campaign later this year. He's averaged 4.3 yards per carry with 651 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in 45 games (zero starts) in his three NFL seasons, adding just 19 catches for 152 yards and two receiving scores on 25 targets.

8 hours ago

Fred Warner • LB • 49ers

Fred Warner Without Restrictions at Start of Offseason Program

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) said he's starting the team's offseason program with no physical restrictions related to his season-ending ankle injury from last October, according to Noah Furtado of the San Francisco Chronicle. "Just going from ground zero, building up. Just like I would any other offseason," Warner said. The 29-year-old four-time Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro suffered a dislocated and fractured right ankle early last year and eventually had surgery, so he was unable to return late in the year and for the playoffs. Barring a setback during offseason workouts and training camp this summer, Warner should be ready to rock for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, which will be a massive boost for a 49ers defense that suffered tough injuries to their key players last year. If fully healthy to begin the year, Warner will be a high-end linebacker target in IDP fantasy leagues this fall. Last year was the only time in Warner's eight-year NFL career that he finished shy of 100 total tackles.

8 hours ago

Brandon Aiyuk • WR • 49ers

49ers Talking Trade Regarding Brandon Aiyuk With Draft Looming

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said at his pre-draft press conference on Monday that he doesn't think there's a "high probability" that the team will trade disgruntled wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) during the 2026 NFL draft this weekend, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. However, Lynch said there's still a chance Aiyuk is traded, and the team has had talks with specific teams about a potential trade. The Niners are trying to see if they can get anything for the 28-year-old former first-rounder out of Arizona State. If they don't find a trade to their liking, they are expected to release Aiyuk, who missed all of the 2025 season due to a serious knee injury that he suffered early on in 2024. The Washington Commanders are a popular projected landing spot, as it would give him a chance to reunite with quarterback Jayden Daniels, whom he played with in college. Given Aiyuk's uncertain destination in 2026 while coming off a major knee injury, he's a true wild card that will be cheap for fantasy managers in drafts later this year.

9 hours ago

Anthony Richardson Sr. • QB • Colts

Anthony Richardson Sr. Not Present for Start of Offseason Program

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) was not present on Monday for the first day of the team's offseason workouts in Indianapolis, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN. Richardson's future with the organization is extremely cloudy after another injury-plagued season, so much so that he publicly requested a trade earlier this offseason. The Colts are committed to QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) for at least the next two seasons. Still, Ballard said late last month that the door remains open for Richardson to return to the team if the Colts don't find a trade to their liking. The 23-year-old former fourth overall pick in 2023 out of the University of Florida only appeared in relief in two games last year before suffering a freak eye injury during a pre-game workout. Richardson's best path back to fantasy relevance is a trade out of town, but even then, fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues have likely already moved on.

9 hours ago

Daniel Jones • QB • Colts

Daniel Jones Progressing "Really Well," Colts Hoping he's Ready for Week 1

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) is progressing "really well" and is throwing and moving, according to James Palmer of the NFL Network. Jones is in a "really good spot" this offseason while recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered in Week 14 last year against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts aren't putting a specific timeline on Jones' return, but they are "shooting" for him to be ready for Week 1 in early September. After Jones completed 68% of his pass attempts for 3,101 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 2025, they signed him to a two-year deal to return to the team in March. In addition to his passing numbers, Jones ran for 164 yards and five TDs before his season-ending Achilles injury. Barring a setback, the 28-year-old former sixth overall pick by the Giants in 2019 out of Duke should be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season. Jones was having a great year in Indy before his injury last year, but fantasy managers should treat him as a risk/reward QB2 in fantasy football drafts this fall.

9 hours ago

Jimmy Garoppolo • QB • Rams

Jimmy Garoppolo Considering Retirement

Los Angeles Rams free-agent quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who is considered the Rams' top option as the backup to veteran Matthew Stafford for the 2026 season, is considering retirement, sources told the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Garoppolo, who has started 64 games in his 12-year NFL career, has made a total of $156 million over that span. The 34-year-old is unsure if he wants to return for a 13th year in the league after playing in just four games (one start) for the Rams over the last two seasons. With Jimmy G being a free agent, the only other QB the Rams have on the roster right now behind Stafford is Stetson Bennett. Even if Garoppolo decides to continue his playing career and re-sign with the Rams, L.A. is a prime candidate to address the QB position in this week's NFL draft. In his 12 NFL seasons with the Rams, 49ers, Patriots, and Raiders, Garoppolo has completed 67.4% of his passes for 15,828 yards, 96 touchdowns, and 52 interceptions in 85 games played.

9 hours ago

Matthew Stafford • QB • Rams

Rams, Matthew Stafford Have Made "Significant Progress" Toward New Extension

The Los Angeles Rams and MVP quarterback Matthew Stafford have made "significant progress" on a new contract extension that should put him in the building for the 2026 offseason, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. A deal is not done yet for Stafford, whose current contract runs through the 2026 campaign, but head coach Sean McVay said earlier this year that he thinks Stafford could play beyond the upcoming season. The 38-year-old veteran and three-time Pro Bowler was present for the start of the team's voluntary offseason program, but it doesn't mean he'll be around for all workouts as he continues to work towards a new extension. The Rams also plan to put Stafford on a pitch count this offseason, which means he could be a limited participant in training camp this summer. The injury risk with Stafford is very real at the tail end of his Hall of Fame career, but it's hard to ignore his career-high 46 touchdown passes and 4,707 passing yards during the regular season in 2025 in L.A.

9 hours ago

Patrick Mahomes • QB • Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes Present for Start of Team's Offseason Program

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (knee), who is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee that he suffered in the Dec. 14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, was present for the start of the team's offseason program on Monday, according to Dave Skretta of The Associated Press. "So he goes to the meetings. He can lift, do all that. Rehab. That's the phase he's in right now," head coach Andy Reid said. "We'll just see. Kind of play it by ear. See where he's at. He's doing great, but we've just got to be smart with this thing." The goal continues to be for the two-time MVP to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season in early September. We'll continue to monitor Mahomes' progress and how much he's able to do on the field as the team's offseason program progresses. The Chiefs now have Justin Fields as QB insurance in case Mahomes isn't ready for Week 1. Mahomes should still be considered a QB1 in fantasy, but coming off his serious knee injury, he might carry the most risk he has ever had going into an NFL season.

9 hours ago

Puka Nacua • WR • Rams

Puka Nacua Present for Rams First Day of Offseason Program

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was present for the first day of the team's offseason program on Monday, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. Nacua led the NFL in catches (129) and receiving yards per game (107.2) in 16 regular-season contests while also posting a career-high 1,715 yards and career-high 10 touchdowns in just his third year in the NFL. The 24-year-old has been in the headlines this offseason for the wrong reasons, though, and he recently checked into a rehab facility last month. A civil lawsuit was also filed against Nacua in March, which stems from an incident on New Year's Eve in 2025. Nacua isn't expected to be in any danger of receiving a suspension from the league, so he'll be in play as the first receiver off the board in fantasy drafts this fall. He even beat out Seattle's Jaxon Smith-Njigba for the title of WR1 overall in fantasy points in 2026.

13 hours ago

Odell Beckham Jr. • WR • Giants

Odell Beckham Jr. Works Out for Giants on Monday

Former New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. worked out for his old team, the Giants, on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Rapoport writes that a "reunion seems possible." A lot has changed in New York since OBJ last played with the G-Men in 2018, but the three-time Pro Bowler does have experience playing for new Giants head coach John Harbaugh, who coached OBJ in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens. New York took Beckham with the 12th overall pick in 2014 out of LSU, and he had four 1,000-yard seasons with the team in his five years with the organization. Since OBJ's last 1,000-yard campaign in 2019 with the Browns, he's fallen off a cliff in terms of production, and he'll likely be a long shot for any kind of stable fantasy relevance in 2026 if he returns to the Big Apple. He had just nine catches for 55 yards and no touchdowns in nine games for the Dolphins in 2024 and a 35-565-3 line in 14 games (six starts) with Harbaugh in Baltimore in 2023.

13 hours ago

Brandon Aubrey • K • Cowboys

Cowboys Make Brandon Aubrey the Highest-Paid Kicker in the League

The Dallas Cowboys made kicker Brandon Aubrey the league's highest-paid kicker on Monday by giving him a four-year, $28 million deal, sources told Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. The deal includes $20 million guaranteed and was negotiated by agents Todd France and AJ Stevens of Athletes First. Aubrey becomes the first kicker in NFL history to average $7 million annually. He finished the 2025 campaign as the No. 3 fantasy kicker by making 36 of his 42 field-goal attempts (85.7%) and 47 of his 48 extra-point tries in 17 games played. The 31-year-old veteran has been a Pro Bowler for Dallas in each of his first three years in the league, and he now has an 88.2% success rate on field goals in 51 regular-season games. In a Dallas offense that should be among the highest-scoring in the league again in 2026, Aubrey qualifies as a high-end fantasy kicker target yet again. The fact that the Cowboys play half their games in a dome makes Aubrey even more attractive at the position.

13 hours ago

Alec Pierce • WR • Colts

Alec Pierce Expected to Be Ready for Training Camp After Ankle Surgery

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said that wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) underwent ankle surgery, per ESPN's Stephen Holder. Pierce reportedly played through pain in the ankle last season. The surgery will keep him from participating in OTAs, but Pierce should be ready to go for training camp. The 25-year-old had the best year of his career in 2025, recording 47 receptions for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns on 84 targets across 15 games. The Colts rewarded Pierce earlier this offseason with a four-year, $114 million extension. The team also traded away veteran wideout Michael Pittman Jr., which could mean Pierce will be expected to expand his route tree beyond his usual downfield role. While it sounds as though Pierce should have a normal training camp, this ankle ailment will be something for fantasy managers to monitor heading into 2026. UPDATE: Ballard also said that Pierce is facing a "three-month recovery."

19 hours ago

Kayshon Boutte • WR • Patriots

Kayshon Boutte Emerging as a Trade Candidate

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is a "name that has come up in trade talks," per Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Boutte was a productive downfield threat for the Patriots in 2025, recording 33 receptions for 551 yards and six touchdowns on 46 targets across 14 games. However, New England signed former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs in free agency, and Schultz characterizes a potential trade for current Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown as "eventual." As a result, Boutte could be the off man out in New England as he heads into the final year of his rookie contract. Particularly if the Patriots do end up acquiring Brown, a change of scenery would likely be the best-case scenario for Boutte's fantasy value.

20 hours ago

Trent Williams • OT • 49ers

Trent Williams Agrees to Two-Year Extension with 49ers

Three-time first-team All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams and the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a two-year, $50 million extension that will keep him under contract through the 2027 season. Making 18 starts across the 2025 regular season and playoffs, all at 37 years old, Williams was still one of the most dominant blockers in the league, finishing the year with his twelfth Pro Bowl selection while being named a second-team All-Pro. The deal does not necessarily preclude San Francisco from using an early pick at the position in this week's NFL Draft, as Williams will turn 38 before the start of his 16th professional season, and the depth behind him is serviceable but thin.

22 hours ago

Aaron Rodgers • QB • Steelers

Aaron Rodgers' Decision Not Expected Before NFL Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still awaiting word from free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers on his future, but per NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, no decision is expected before the NFL Draft. The two sides went through a similar courtship last offseason before the then-41-year-old future Hall of Famer started 16 games for the Steelers, throwing for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while leading the team to a division title. Pittsburgh's voluntary minicamp opens on Monday, and 2025 6th-round pick Will Howard is expected to lead the first team offense. With this week's NFL Draft taking place in their own backyard, the Steelers hold the 21st and 53rd selections in a year where the quarterback position is thought to fall off precipitously after presumed first overall pick, Fernando Mendoza.

23 hours ago

A.J. Brown • WR • Eagles

A.J. Brown to the Patriots Considered Likely

It remains an open secret that Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is likely to be dealt after June 1, a date that needs to be cleared to provide Philadelphia with additional salary cap relief. According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, the New England Patriots are still highly interested in acquiring the three-time Pro Bowler. Per Schefter, the teams are expected to resume conversations on or before June 1st, and league-wide belief is that a deal will get done. Brown turns 29 in June and is coming off the worst statistical season since his final, injury-shortened campaign with Tennessee, but even if on the decline, he would still provide a true dominator on the outside for New England and 2025 MVP candidate Drake Maye. How the two teams approach the receiver position in this week's NFL Draft could be a telling indicator of where talks currently stand.

23 hours ago

Anthony Richardson Sr. • QB • Colts

Anthony Richardson Sr.'s Dynasty Value at All-Time Low

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. remains off the fantasy radar in all leagues, including dynasty formats. Richardson was benched for Daniel Jones at the start of last season and ultimately found himself on injured reserve for a large portion of the year due to an eye injury. As he remains behind Jones (and possibly Riley Leonard) on the depth chart, Richardson has requested a trade, with no such luck. The market for the former first-round pick is reportedly quite poor, and it doesn't sound like any teams are serious about trading for him. The same can be said about dynasty managers, who have no interest in pursuing Richardson, even if he doesn't cost much. Sure, he has rushing upside, but his tendency to turn the football over is such a liability. Across 11 games in 2023, Richardson amassed 1,814 passing yards, eight passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He did boost his fantasy stock slightly with 499 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns, but not enough to change his fantasy outlook. His days in Indy are likely numbered, and he can be dropped in most dynasty formats.

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