Training camps have started, and fantasy football is back. If you took the offseason off, no problem. We didn't. At Footballguys, we've tracked every signing, coaching change, trade, and camp battle so you can jump straight into draft prep. That's why you're with us. We put in the work all year long to help you win when it matters.
Think of this article as your offseason cheat sheet. It's a quick rundown of the biggest fantasy storylines from all 32 teams and nearly everything you need to know before firing up the Draft Dominator.
When you're ready to dig deeper, you'll also find a link to our full team projections. But first, let's get you up to speed.
2026 Offseason News
TL;DR - The Top 5 Fantasy-Relevant Moves for 2026.
- There are two B. Robinsons in Atlanta now (Bijan and Brian). Don't get scammed in a fantasy trade.
- Premier backs on the move: Ken Walker III leaves Seattle for Kansas City, and former Jaguar Travis Etienne Jr. is now a Saint.
- High-profile WR trades: The Bears sent DJ Moore to Buffalo, the Broncos acquired Jaylen Waddle from Miami, and the Eagles sent A.J. Brown to the Patriots.
- Familiar faces in new places: Mike Evans is now a 49er, David Montgomery is in Houston, Tua Tagovailoa went to Atlanta, while Kirk Cousins heads to Vegas, and Kyler Murray joined the Vikings.
- First-round rookies you should know: QB Fernando Mendoza (LV), RB Jeremiyah Love (ARZ), WR Carnell Tate (TEN), WR Jordyn Tyson (NO), TE Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ), WR Makai Lemon (PHI), WR KC Concepcion (CLE), WR Omar Cooper Jr. (NYJ), and RB Jadarian Price (SEA).
2026 Offseason Fantasy Football News
Arizona Cardinals (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- It is a whole new look in Arizona as former Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur takes over as head coach.
- The Kyler Murray era is officially over as the quarterback signed with Minnesota.
- After resolving a summer contract dispute, veteran QB Jacoby Brissett is set to start Week 1, while rookie QB Carson Beck sits behind him.
- In the backfield, the Cardinals made a massive splash by taking RB Jeremiyah Love with the third-overall pick in the draft.
- Love should lead the way for fantasy, but he'll navigate a crowded rotation alongside free-agent addition Tyler Allgeier.
Atlanta Falcons (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- There is a new coaching regime in Atlanta, with Kevin Stefanski coming over from Cleveland and bringing OC Tommy Rees with him.
- With QB Michael Penix Jr. still recovering from last year's knee injury, the Falcons brought in QB Tua Tagovailoa, who is expected to start in Week 1.
- Tagovailoa fills the spot left behind by QB Kirk Cousins, who signed with the Raiders.
- While RB Tyler Allgeier left for Arizona, Atlanta signed RB Brian Robinson Jr. to back up Bijan Robinson, a move certain to confuse fantasy managers, as the backfield now features two B. Robinsons.
- WR Darnell Mooney signed with the Giants, so Atlanta added WR Jahan Dotson in free agency to play opposite WR Drake London.
- They also spent a draft pick on WR Zachariah Branch, who seems tailor-made for a slot role.
Baltimore Ravens (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- For the first time in nearly two decades, the Ravens have a new head coach, hiring former Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter.
- To run the offense, Minter brought in OC Declan Doyle, who held the same title in Chicago last year after coming up as an assistant under Sean Payton in Denver.
- Beyond the coaching staff, not a lot has changed on this roster.
- Baltimore added depth to the receiving corps by drafting rookie WRs Ja'Kobi Lane and Elijah Sarratt.
- TE Isaiah Likely left in free agency to sign with the Giants.
Buffalo Bills (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- Last year's offensive coordinator, Joe Brady, was promoted to head coach after Buffalo parted ways with Sean McDermott.
- The only major roster change was significant: the acquisition of WR DJ Moore, giving them a true WR1.
Carolina Panthers (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- RB Rico Dowdle departed in free agency to sign with the Steelers, clearing the path for a now healthy Jonathon Brooks to take on a larger workload alongside Chuba Hubbard.
- The Panthers spent a Day 2 draft pick on WR Chris Brazzell II, but an early training camp injury ended his season before it started.
Chicago Bears (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- The only major shakeup in Chicago was at wide receiver, as they traded DJ Moore to Buffalo.
Cincinnati Bengals (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- For maybe the first time in this article series, a team enters the preseason with zero fantasy-relevant roster changes from the offseason. The Bengals' entire 2025 core returns for 2026.
Cleveland Browns (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- Massive changes in Cleveland at the top, as Todd Monken takes over as head coach and primary play-caller following his stint in Baltimore.
- A high-profile training camp battle is underway at QB between Deshaun Watson and rookie Shedeur Sanders. Be sure to follow along with Footballguys Preseason Reports for updates.
- The backfield is in transition: RB Kareem Hunt remains an unsigned free agent, and Jerome Ford signed with Washington, while second-year Quinshon Judkins is working his way back from a major leg injury suffered late last season.
- RBs Dylan Sampson and Raheim Sanders stand to inherit immediate touches behind Judkins as he works back to full strength.
- The wide receivers got a premium overhaul in the draft with the additions of rookies KC Concepcion in Round 1 and Denzel Boston in Round 2.
- Fan-favorite TE David Njoku departed in free agency to sign with the Chargers.
Dallas Cowboys (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- Outside of some minor rotational depth, Dallas joins Cincinnati in returning its entire starting fantasy core for 2026.
Denver Broncos (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- The Broncos backfield is suddenly crowded, as J.K. Dobbins enters the season healthy while they also added rookie RB Jonah Coleman in the fourth round of the draft.
- Denver made a major splash at wide receiver, swinging a blockbuster trade with Miami to acquire Jaylen Waddle.
Detroit Lions (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- Former Arizona OC Drew Petzing steps in as the new offensive coordinator.
- With RB David Montgomery now in Houston, Detroit signed free-agent RB Isiah Pacheco to step into the complementary role behind Jahmyr Gibbs.
Green Bay Packers (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- The main storyline in Green Bay revolves around RB Josh Jacobs, who is facing an open legal investigation stemming from a May arrest that could ultimately lead to a suspension.
- The Packers did lose some key free agents and trade away some depth, as QB Malik Willis signed with Miami, WR Romeo Doubs left for New England, and WR Dontayvion Wicks was traded to Philadelphia.
Houston Texans (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- The biggest change in Houston comes at running back, where free agent Nick Chubb was not re-signed and remains a free agent.
- In his place, the Texans traded for David Montgomery, envisioning him taking over a heavy three-down workload.
Indianapolis Colts (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- QB Daniel Jones was recently cleared to resume full practice activities after suffering a season-ending Achilles tear in late 2025.
- There was a shakeup at WR after they re-signed Alec Pierce to a multi-year extension while trading long-time starter Michael Pittman Jr to the Steelers.
Jacksonville Jaguars (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- RB Travis Etienne Jr. moved on in free agency, signing a multi-year deal with the Saints.
- Second-year RB Bhayshul Tuten steps up to compete for the lead role, though Chris Rodriguez Jr. was brought in to serve as the physical, complementary early-down option.
Kansas City Chiefs (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- QB Patrick Mahomes II has been cleared for full practice activities after a knee injury cut his 2025 campaign short.
- The backfield lands a massive upgrade after they signed premium free-agent RB Ken Walker III to replace Isiah Pacheco, who signed in Detroit.
- TE Travis Kelce laughed off any offseason retirement chatter and will return as a central target for the 2026 season.
Las Vegas Raiders (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- Former Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak takes over as head coach and will assume play-calling duties.
- The Raiders retooled the quarterback room by trading Geno Smith to the Jets, signing veteran Kirk Cousins in free agency, and selecting Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 overall pick in the draft.
- Cousins is expected to get the first crack at the starting job while Mendoza develops.
- The backfield added depth behind Ashton Jeanty by drafting rookie RB Mike Washington Jr.
- At wide receiver, free-agent addition Jalen Nailor arrives to compete with Tre Tucker for the top wideout spot.
Los Angeles Chargers (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
- The biggest change in Los Angeles comes on the headset, as former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel takes over as offensive coordinator.
- The backfield added depth by signing RB Keaton Mitchell to serve as the complementary option behind Omarion Hampton.
- At tight end, veteran free-agent David Njoku was brought in on a one-year deal to compete with second-year Oronde Gadsden II.
Los Angeles Rams (Footballguys Full Team Projections)
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