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NFL | Nyheim Hines waiting for another chance to play Mon Jul 7, 02:48 PM
Free-agent RB Nyheim Hines (knee) believes his knee is ready for a return to action almost two years to the date he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a jet-ski accident, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Giants | Tyrone Tracy Jr. hoping to be less fumble-prone Sat Jul 5, 11:25 AM
New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., who finished his rookie campaign with five fumbles, has been working on holding on to the football. He purchased a grip strengthener this offseason that he uses every night and he feels that it has made a difference.
| Footballguys view: Tracy is a talented back who can thrive as a runner or receiver out of the backfield, but that doesn't matter if he can't hang onto the ball. In addition to ball security, Tracy needs to improve his pass-protection ability. Rookie Cam Skattebo is there to compete for playing time, and errors by Tracy could open the door for the young power back. |
Eagles | Saquon Barkley better in second half of games Fri Jul 4, 10:08 AM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley rushed for 1,245 yards and eight touchdowns during the second half of games during the 2024 season. He posted 760 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in the first half of games.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles will want to keep Barkley fresh after a 480+ touch season when the postseason is added to his final numbers. 2024 fourth round pick Will Shipley had a great spring and should play the Kenneth Gainwell role at a minimum after Gainwell signed with Pittsburgh in free agency. AJ Dillon is coming back from a neck injury and could be the early down backup, but Shipley is talented enough to claim that role too. When you are putting together a list of backup running backs to target late in your draft, Shipley should be on it. |
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Rams | Kyren Williams outstanding in red zone Fri Jul 4, 10:08 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams recorded all 14 of his rushing touchdowns in the red zone during the 2024 NFL season. He also caught both of his receiving touchdowns in the red zone.
| Footballguys view: The Rams have drafted running backs in the third round (Blake Corum) and fourth round (Jarquez Hunter) in the last two drafts, and both are bigger than Williams. Don't expect Williams to cede that red zone role, though, as the Rams love him, and are seeking to sign him to a long-term extension. Williams is a clear lead back in a great offense, but he's still available in the third round of fantasy drafts. |
Vikings | Ty Chandler not a lock for roster? Fri Jul 4, 10:08 AM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler likely needs an 'inspiring training camp' in order to secure a roster spot, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: The Vikings appeared to sour on Chandler during the 2024 season even though they had big hopes for him going into the year. They traded for Cam Akers in October and quickly phased out Chandler. Akers wasn't re-signed (he's in New Orleans now), but the Vikings traded for Jordan Mason, who will be in a committee with Aaron Jones. It's possible the team only carries two backs into the season, but if they have a third and it's not Ty Chandler, two undrafted free agents - Zavier Scott and Tre Stewart - are the other two backs on currently on the roster. |
Jaguars | Rookie RB could handle third-down role Thu Jul 3, 01:08 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RBs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen 'make sense as potential fill-ins on third downs thanks to their abilities as pass-catchers out of the backfield and the success each had pass-blocking in college,' according to SI.com's John Shipley.
| Footballguys view: Tuten is an exciting player with the ball in his hands. He loves the East-West cuts as a runner, and Tuten can be difficult for defenders to line up for a tackle. He had zero drops in 2024 and can be a reliable receiver out of the backfield. Allen has some James Cook to his game. He's got build-up speed, and Allen can make quick cuts with creativity as a runner. We like both rookie runners in dynasty formats. |
Lions | David Montgomery found end zone early in 2024 Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery recorded nine of his 12 rushing touchdowns in the first half of games during the 2024 NFL season.
| Footballguys view: Montgomery is a player who sets the tone for the Lions offense. In 2025, Montgomery will once again work in tandem with Jahmyr Gibbs to give Detroit one of the best 1-2 punches in the league. While Gibbs is going off the board at RB3 in fantasy drafts, you can get Montgomery around RB24. |
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Packers | Josh Jacobs a big factor in back half of 2024 Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs rushed for 12 of his 15 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 NFL season even though he rushed for 667 yards in the first half and 662 yards in the second half.
| Footballguys view: Jacobs was a stud for the Packers last year. In 17 games, Jacobs ran 301 times for 1329 yards and a career-high 15 touchdowns. He also added a career-best 9.5 yards per reception on 43 targets. This year, Fantasy GMs are taking Jabobs off the board in the second or third round with a current ADP of RB10. |
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Bills | James Cook expected at camp Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook is expected to report for the start of training camp despite his contract situation.
| Footballguys view: Repeat after me; "deals get done at deadlines." The deadline is the beginning of training camp coming up at the end of the month. We'll see if the two sides can come to an agreement before then. Reports indicate Cook wants a new contract that pays him around $15 million annually. |
Chiefs | Elijah Mitchell should make team Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Elijah Mitchell should make the team, given good health, in the opinion of beat writer Jesse Newell.
| Footballguys view: It will be interesting to see if Mitchell can stay healthy because everyone knows he has talent to produce in the NFL. As a rookie in 2021, Mitchell was nearly a 1,000-yard rusher for the 49ers but he's only played in 16 games over the next three years (and missed all of 2024 due to a hamstring injury). If healthy, Mitchell will work into the backfield rotation with Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt. |
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Jaguars | Bhayshul Tuten needs to improve pass blocking Wed Jul 2, 11:28 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten needs to improve his pass protection, according to head coach Liam Coen. 'From protection systems in college to the pros, that's usually where you see some of the tempo slow down for them - playing slower, thinking more - is when pass-pro starts to kind of bog the mind,' Coen said in June, explaining that teaching the 'why' for backs to learn several variations of footwork that pair with pass proection can slow down a back in that phase of the offseason.
| Footballguys view: Often compared to Miami's De'Von Achane, Tuten can take one cut and use his 4.32-second speed to explode down the field with ease. But he'll need to prove he can protect Trevor Lawrence -- and secure the football. Tuten fumbled the ball nine times over his last two seasons at Virginia Tech. Then, on Day 1 of Jaguars organized team activities, Tuten proved that it remains an issue, as he lost the ball on his first rep of the day. So, the athleticism and play-making ability are there. But Tuten has work to do. |
Panthers | Less work moving forward for Chuba Hubbard? Wed Jul 2, 12:52 AM
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard finished with 250 carries in 2024 - the 11th most in the league and second most among all running backs who played 15 games or fewer. It is a number that will drop in 2025 in part because the Panthers want Hubbard to be fresh for four more seasons at a minimum, according to Alex Zietlow of the Charlotte Observer.
| Footballguys view: With Jonathon Brooks slow to return from his 2023 ACL tear, Hubbard was the starter from Day 1 last season. He was fed a ton as the team tried to figure out how good he could be and whether he was worth an extension. He was good enough to earn a four-year deal. Zietlow acknowledges Hubbard will still receive a majority of the touches -- most notably at the goal line, where Hubbard running behind Robert Hunt was one of the most reliable plays in the Dave Canales playbook. Even with a slightly lighter workload, Hubbard's priced right at RB18. |
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Broncos | Denver hoping for consistency from J.K. Dobbins Wed Jul 2, 12:16 AM
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins will be needed to 'deliver a consistent presence in the backfield,' in the opinion of The Athletic's Nick Kosmider, who writes that Dobbins could be an 'every-down staple' for the offense.
| Footballguys view: Dobbins posted nine touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage as he was the runner-up for Comeback Player of the Year honors with the Chargers in 2024. He ranked fourth in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts that resulted in a gain of at least 10 yards. Head coach Sean Payton said Dobbins' running balance and instincts stand out on film. There is competition in Denver. Rookie RJ Harvey will play a prominent role and the Broncos return four running backs who had carries last season: Audric Estime, Jaleel McLaughlin, Blake Watson, and Tyler Badie. |
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Commanders | Brian Robinson Jr. a standout in camp Tue Jul 1, 01:06 AM
Washington Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. has had 'a good offseason,' per head coach Dan Quinn, who added that you could feel the running back's 'urgency and intensity.' Robinson is healthy as well heading into a contract year.
| Footballguys view: If healthy, Washington's lead runner could recapture his early-season form (he averaged 4.6 yards per carry through Week 9). The Athletic's Jacob Robinson advised readers to keep an eye on rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt, too, as he's the only back who could unseat Robinson. Meanwhile, Robinson is being drafted as RB30 in ongoing drafts. |
Eagles | Saquon Barkley matched carries mark in 2024 Tue Jul 1, 12:26 AM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley totaled 436 carries, including the playoffs, during the 2024 season, which matched the highest number of carries in a season since 2000 -- former Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray logged an identical 436 carries in 2014.
| Footballguys view: Despite the massive workload, Barkley claims there are no aftereffects. "I feel really good," he said last month. "Like I'm entering my prime." But the concern is obvious. As Footballguy Gary Davenport pointed out, of the 30 running backs to surpass 370 carries in a season since 1980, only one, Eric Dickerson in 1984 (when he set the NFL all-time rushing record), gained more rushing yards the following year. Forty percent saw their production drop by over half. That said, Barkley is still this year's RB1, according to current ADP data, going with the second pick overall. |
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Texans | Joe Mixon consistent in 2024 Tue Jul 1, 12:23 AM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon rushed for 503 yards and five touchdowns during the first half of the 2024 season and rushed for 513 yards and six touchdowns during the second half of the season.
| Footballguys view: Mixon's 1,016 rushing yards were his fourth time crossing the 1,000-yard mark, though they were the fewest of those instances. His 4.1 yards per carry were a step up from the season prior, and he added another 309 yards on 36 receptions. His 11 touchdowns were the second-most in his career. Still, with Mixon's age (he'll turn 29 this month) and previous workload, the Texans could mix in other backs -- including the recently signed Nick Chubb -- to keep the veteran fresh. Mixon, who was RB10 last year. He is being drafted as RB19 in early Round 5. |
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Panthers | Chuba Hubbard terrific on first down in 2024 Tue Jul 1, 12:13 AM
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard rushed for 803 yards and seven touchdowns on first down during the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: Hubbard proved to be a perfect fit for Dave Canales' offense. He set career highs in rushing attempts (250), rushing yards (1,195), rushing touchdowns (10), and receptions (43) while recording 171 receiving yards and an additional touchdown in his 15 starts. Hubbard, who finished 2024 as RB15 in total points (and RB13 in points per game), is being drafted as RB18 in Round 4 this year. |
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Saints | No TDs for Alvin Kamara in back half of 2024 Tue Jul 1, 12:07 AM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara rushed for 505 yards and six touchdowns in the first eight games of the 2024 season but posted 445 yards and zero rushing touchdowns during the second half of the season. He did catch 28 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown during the second half.
| Footballguys view: Kamara also set a career-high in rushing last year and had his best season in terms of yards per carry since 2020. He caught 68 passes and had almost 1,500 total yards. New coach Kellen Moore has discussed wanting to center the Saints' offense around Kamara in 2025, which could help ease the burden on rookie QB Tyler Shough, who is expected to win the starting job. Kamara, who finished last season as RB5, is projected to finish as RB14. He's currently being drafted as RB16 in Round 5. |
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Patriots | Antonio Gibson in line for RB3 role Mon Jun 30, 10:05 AM
New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson appears to be in line for the No. 3 role in the backfield, in the opinion of ESPN's Mike Reiss.
| Footballguys view: Gibson ran the ball 120 times for the Patriots last season, but he only wound up with 538 yards and a touchdown. As MSN.com noted, although he made three starts, Gibson never seemed to be on the verge of overtaking Stevenson, and now, with the addition of rookie TreVeyon Henderson, is another rung down the ladder. |
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Ravens | Derrick Henry more successful after halftime Sun Jun 29, 02:36 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry rushed for 1,119 yards and eight touchdowns during the second half of games last season. He rushed for 740 yards and eight touchdowns in the first half.
| Footballguys view: Defenses get weary dealing with Henry, Lamar Jackson, and a multi-faceted, ultraefficient passing game. The Ravens offense could even better this year with a line that will have four returning starters, three of which are still on their rookie contracts. Henry finished as RB4 in PPR leagues last year, a hair behind Bijan Robinson, but is going at RB5 and 11 overall in the latest Footballguys ADP. |
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving terrific in red zone Sun Jun 29, 02:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving scored all eight of his rushing touchdowns in the red zone this past season.
| Footballguys view: Irving is not a big back, but his combination of vision, decisiveness, contact balance, and agility make him a great back in close quarters nonetheless. He was a fantasy RB1 once the Bucs put him atop the depth chart, and both Irving and the offense can be better in 2025. There's still potential for Irving to surpass his current Footballguys ADP of RB9 and 21 overall. |
Jets | Breece Hall unlikely to be dealt Sat Jun 28, 11:37 AM
New York Jets RB Breece Hall was reassured earlier this offseason by head coach Aaron Glenn that the team is not looking to trade him, even though he is entering the final season of his rookie contract.
| Footballguys view: Hall is a talented runner, and he's set to be the lead back for the Jets this year. Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis are there to complement him in the backfield, and the Jets will use them behind Hall. In addition to what he can do on the ground, Hall is a good receiving option out of the backfield. His workload and three-down skill set makes him an RB2 with upside. |
Eagles | Will Shipley expected to be pass catcher Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Will Shipley is expected to be the primary pass catcher out of the backfield for the Eagles this upcoming season.
| Footballguys view: Shipley will take the role Kenneth Gainwell had last year if he can beat out AJ Dillon for the no.2 spot on the depth chart. The Eagles let Gainwell (Steelers) walk in free agency, and now Shipley will be the primary back who gives Saquon Barkley a breather. In that role, we could see Shipley getting around 100 carries and 15-20 catches on the season. If Barkley were to miss time, Shipley would step into a larger and much more fantasy-relevant role. |
Broncos | Workload uncertain for J.K. Dobbins Sat Jun 28, 09:31 AM
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins' workload remains to be seen, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'Don't try to figure out the club right now,' Payton said. 'It's way too early.'
| Footballguys view: This is a situation to monitor during training camp and the preseason. Dobbins will split time with rookie second-round pick RJ Harvey in the Broncos backfield. Who is the lead back? That's uncertain right now, but we could see Dobbins getting a majority of the work early in the season. As Harvey proves himself in pass protection, the electric rookie back could shoulder more of the load. This is a two-headed RBBC where value could vary as the season goes on, plus Dobbins has missed more games than he's played in his pro career. At this time, both backs are flex plays with upside in a Sean Payton offense as he looks for his new Mark Ingram/Alvin Kamara combination. |
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Giants | Tyrone Tracy has goal for 2025 Fri Jun 27, 04:09 PM
New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. said he is hoping to rush for 1,500 yards this upcoming season.
| Footballguys view: Tracy will have to hold onto the ball after fumble problems derailed an otherwise very successful rookie year that saw Tracy overtake Devin Singletary in the Giants backfield. The team drafted Cam Skattebo in the fourth round, who could be a strong alternative if Tracy has another bout of fumblitis. Skattebo has had fumble issues of his own in college, so there's a wide range of outcomes of how this backfield will shake out. The relatively low current ADP of both Tracy and Skattebo in the 8th-9th round range accurately reflects the uncertainty. |
Browns | Dylan Sampson splitting out wide? Fri Jun 27, 11:01 AM
Cleveland Browns RB Dylan Sampson worked as both a running back and a receiver during minicamp, according to running backs coach Duce Staley. 'Dylan is able to go play in the slot and also he's able to go and play on third down and maybe sprinkle in a little second down,' Staley said.
| Footballguys view: The Browns have Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong returning from last year's team, but Sampson could have more to offer the offense if he shows he is ready for passing down responsibilities. He's a true change of pace from the presumed starter Quinshon Judkins, who was taken with the 36th pick in April. Sampson probably doesn't have much value in redraft leagues this year, but if he can get on the field ahead of Ford and Strong, it will be a great sign for his lasting value in dynasty leagues. |
Browns | Jerome Ford a backup? Fri Jun 27, 11:01 AM
Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Ford will be a 'nice complement' to RB Quinshon Judkins and RB Dylan Sampson, according to Dan Labbe of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
| Footballguys view: Ford took a pay cut to $1.75 million, about half of what he was originally due on the last year of his rookie contract after a performance-based escalator kicked in. That lower number is fully guaranteed, so Ford is very likely to make the team and have a change of pace and passing down role. He probably won't matter to us in redraft leagues unless Judkins goes down. |
Jaguars | Travis Etienne still the lead back? Fri Jun 27, 11:01 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne is expected to remain the team's top running back, according to Demetrius Harvey of of Jacksonville.com.
| Footballguys view: Harvey also wrote that we shouldn't be surprised if Etienne "takes a bit of a backseat as a rusher as the team's running game and his receiving ability evolve". There has been talk that Etienne will be used more in space, which suits his skillset and traits better than running between the tackles. Etienne plummeting out of the top 100 overall in the latest Footballguys ADP may be an overreaction, but if this is a committee that includes roles for Tank Bigbsy and fourth round pick Bhayshul Tuten, it's also possible that no Jaguars running back will be consistent this season. |
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Jaguars | Bhayshul Tuten signs rookie deal Wed Jun 25, 12:16 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten agreed to a four-year rookie contract, according to sources Tuesday, June 24.
| Footballguys view: The Jaguars' backfield is one of the toughest to project. Tuten is the lone back selected by the new regime and brings off-the-charts athleticism and a fumbling issue. Travis Etienne is a former first-round pick with a dual-threat skill set as a rusher and receiver. And Tank Bigsby, who had a quiet rookie season, stepped up in Year 2. HC Liam Coen deployed a rotational committee last year in Tampa Bay. And that tendency could make for a frustrating situation in Jacksonville this year. |
Eagles | Will Shipley poised for bigger role? Tue Jun 24, 01:48 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Will Shipley 'offers the dynamic qualities that ideally complement (Saquon) Barkley' and 'should add a nice flair to a new-look Eagles offense,' according to Andrew DiCecco of Inside The Birds.
| Footballguys view: Shipley was a pass-catching machine in college and could be helpful in a similar role in the NFL. With recently-acquired AJ Dillon now in Philadelphia as well, their fundamentally different skill sets allow the staff to lean on each of their strengths. Tying this in with reports that the Eagles want to lessen Barkley's load, Shipley should start to creep up draft boards. |
Eagles | Less reliance on Saquon Barkley moving forward? Tue Jun 24, 01:34 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB P Saquon Barkley has been calculated when balancing training and recovery this offseason, ensuring he's as fresh as possible when players report to training camp. However, multiple players publicly expressed the need for the offense to evolve from last year's run-heavy attack, according to Andrew DiCecco of Inside The Birds.
| Footballguys view: Recovery only becomes more critical as we age. And Barkley, coming off 482 touches and heading into his age-28 season, knows that. The Eagles can spend all offseason talking about their plans. But when the games kick off, they'll likely lean on their superstar running back the same way they did last year. |
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Commanders | Austin Ekeler a cut candidate? Tue Jun 24, 11:44 AM
Washington Commanders RB Austin Ekeler could be a cut candidate after the team selected RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round. The team would gain over $3.4 million in cap savings with a $1.5 million hit in dead money by releasing Ekeler.
| Footballguys view: Ekeler was decent as a pass catcher last year. And no other running back on the depth chart specializes in that role the way he does. While this would come as a bit of a surprise, there are a lot of RB-needy teams out there who would be quick to sign Ekeler. |
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Giants | Tyrone Tracy working out with top RB Mon Jun 23, 07:22 PM
New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. has been working out with Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Tracy and Barkley share a few things in common: playing running back, being drafted by the Giants, and having off-the-charts athleticism. Tracy's biggest struggles last year involved his hands, as he often fumbled and dropped passes. Tracy will likely get first crack at the job in camp. But with rookie Cam Skattebo now in the picture, the coaching staff likely won't have the same tolerance for those mistakes. |
Eagles | Philly may have competition for No. 2 RB job Mon Jun 23, 06:49 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Will Shipley and RB AJ Dillon likely will compete for the No. 2 running back job during training camp, in the opinion of EaglesWire's Glenn Erby.
| Footballguys view: Shipley didn't do much last year as Saquon Barkley handled the lion's share of the touches. Dillon played a role as backup during his entire rookie deal with the Packers. They bring vastly different skill sets to the table. And if Barkley were to miss any time, Dillon would likely assume early-down work with Shipley spelling him on passing downs. |
Jaguars | Tank Bigsby's role uncertain Mon Jun 23, 05:47 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Tank Bigsby's role and playing time probably will be decided during training camp, in the opinion of JaguarsWire's Paul Bretl.
| Footballguys view: No one knows how the workload will be split up between Bigsby, Travis Etienne, and rookie Bhayshul Tuten. New HC Liam Coen took a hot-hand approach last year in Tampa Bay, providing touches for Rachaad White, Bucky Irving, and Sean Tucker. While it works on the field, it's frustrating for fantasy managers. We'll hope for a clearer picture as we get deeper into camp. |
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Broncos | Audric Estime competing for No. 3 role Sun Jun 22, 03:29 PM
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime is expected to compete for the No. 3 role behind rookie RJ Harvey and veteran J.K. Dobbins, in the opinion of Broncos Wire's Jon Heath.
| Footballguys view: Estime brings a different skill set to the table than Jaleel McLaughlin, likely the other back fighting for the RB3 role. Realistically, it's hard to imagine any having value behind Harvey and Dobbins. However, Estime and McLaughlin are both worth late-round draft picks, as an injury to a teammate could open the door for more opportunities. |
Cowboys | Javonte Williams the likely starter? Sun Jun 22, 03:19 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams is expected to get the first crack at being the starter, in the opinion of Cowboys Wire's Mike Crum.
| Footballguys view: Williams sits alongside Miles Sanders and rookie Jaydon Blue in a crowded and ambiguous running back room in Dallas. Still just 25 years old and multiple years removed from his devastating knee injury, Williams has the highest upside of the bunch. But unless he runs away with the job, drafters could be in for a frustratingly unpredictable committee this year. |
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Broncos | RJ Harvey 'doing well' in receiving role Sun Jun 22, 03:04 PM
Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey is 'doing well' in the receiving role, head coach Sean Payton told reporters Sunday, June 22. 'He's doing well. We haven't given him his Joker wings or any of that yet, but he's doing well,' Payton said.
| Footballguys view: One of the few flaws on Harvey's profile was his ability as a pass-blocker. And to take the vaunted role as a pass-catching back for Sean Payton, he'll need to tighten that up. But Harvey has breakaway speed that no other backs in Denver possess. The allure of his athleticism in a pass-catching role makes him a worthy rookie to target early in drafts. |
Falcons | Tyler Allgeier used mostly in second half Sun Jun 22, 02:16 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier posted 410 yards of his 644 rushing yards during the second half of games last season.
| Footballguys view: When the Falcons want to run out the clock, they turn the keys over to Allgeier, their battering ram of a back. After rushing for 1,035 yards as a rookie, he's taken a backseat to Bijan Robinson since. But playing in a relatively soft division, Michael Penix Jr. hopes to elevate the offense. And Allgeier could be afforded more opportunities to run wild in the second half of games. While the best-case scenario is a matchup-dependent flex spot alongside Robinson, the contingent upside in case of an injury makes him a desirable target in fantasy drafts. |
Titans | Tyjae Spears poised for big year? Sat Jun 21, 10:00 AM
Tennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears has had a strong offseason, according to head coach Brian Callahan. 'I'm really excited to see what he can bring to us this year,' Callahan said.
| Footballguys view: Spears has to compete for touches in the backfield with Tony Pollard, so let's be cautious with using 'big year' and the young runner in the same sentence. We appreciate his game, and Spears can work well as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. We also recognize how a rushing quarterback (Cam Ward) can open things up for the runners like Spears. However, the Titans offense isn't one we're investing heavily in this offseason. If he does play up to his potential, Spears is a flex play for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Giants | Cam Skattebo missed time this offseason Fri Jun 20, 05:55 PM
New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo (undisclosed) missed a good amount of time this offseason because of an undisclosed injury but is not believed to be dealing with anything serious.
| Footballguys view: While it's good that it's believed to be nothing serious, missing valuable offseason reps can often be a tough hurdle for rookies to clear. We'll monitor Skattebo's situation when rookies report to Giants' training camp on July 15th. |
Saints | Xazavian Valladay headed to the open market Fri Jun 20, 01:00 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Xazavian Valladay was waived on Friday, June 20.
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Raiders | Raheem Mostert next in line Fri Jun 20, 11:51 AM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Raheem Mostert will be the RB2 for the team that will spell RB Ashton Jeanty, in the opinion of SI.com's Hondo Carpenter.
| Footballguys view: The incumbent running backs, Sincere McCormick and Zamir White, didn't do much last year. Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly were quick to address the positional weakness by signing Mostert in free agency. And they made an even bigger splash by drafting Jeanty sixth overall. It was expected that Mostert would be the team's RB2, even before this official report. But the staff's history of leaning on one back, coupled with Jeanty's flawless profile, likely means that Mostert would need an injury ahead of him to see meaningful snaps. |
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Texans | Joe Mixon may not be ready for start of camp Fri Jun 20, 12:23 AM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (foot, ankle) should be ready to participate in training camp 'at some point,' although it may not be the first day or so of practice, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson.
| Footballguys view: Mixon has consistently dealt with foot and ankle injuries throughout his career, even as recently as last season. A Week 2 hip drop tackle caused an ankle sprain that forced him to miss the next three weeks. He was limited in practice for the majority of the rest of the season, but suited up every week after his return. Mixon is a hard-nosed veteran with a history of playing through injuries. He's returning to an offense in which he found success last year. Barring news of a setback, there should be little concern about his 2025 outlook. |
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Steelers | Jonathan Ward let go Thu Jun 19, 03:07 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Ward was released on Thursday, June 19.
| Footballguys view: Ward has less than 100 yards rushing in his career over the last five seasons. He's mainly a special teams player, and that might land him on a roster during training camp and the preseason. |
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Patriots | TreVeyon Henderson brings juice to NE's offense Thu Jun 19, 01:17 AM
New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson is a 'home run threat every time he touches the ball' and offers 'a dynamic New England just hasn't had' in recent years, in the opinion of The Athletic's Chad Graff, who writes that the expectation is that Henderson will split carries with RB Rhamondre Stevenson this season.
| Footballguys view: Henderson is a player who has some Christian McCaffrey to his game. Like McCaffrey, Henderson is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. He'll work this season in tandem with power back Rhamondre Stevenson, but Henderson could push for 800 yards on the ground with 30-35 receptions as a rookie. That makes him a low-end RB2 or flex option for Fantasy GMs in PPR leagues. |
Broncos | Blake Watson on track for camp Wed Jun 18, 03:28 PM
Denver Broncos RB Blake Watson (undisclosed) missed some time this offseason because of an undisclosed injury but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Link to story Titans | Coach happy with Kalel Mullings Wed Jun 18, 02:57 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Kalel Mullings (abdomen) was limited this offseason because of an abdomen injury, but running backs Randy Jordan said Mullings was impressive in the classroom.
| Footballguys view: The Titans talked openly about adding a physical, downhill runner to their stable early in the offseason and followed that by selecting Mullings in the draft. Mullings plays with a physicality that Tennessee lacked and could be a perfect power complement to Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears in the backfield. We'll be watching for signs that the rookie's role is developing as training camp unfolds. |
Giants | Cam Skattebo reaches agreement on deal Wed Jun 18, 02:38 PM
New York Giants fourth-round draft choice RB Cam Skattebo agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Giants Wednesday, June 18, according to sources. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Upon arrival, Skattebo was viewed as an ideal complement to Tyrone Tracy Jr., who finished his rookie campaign last year as the Giants' lead back. While he's a tough runner, NorthJersey.com's Art Stapleton contends the newcomer's value as a receiver has been overlooked throughout the pre-draft evaluation process. Stapleton further believes the more opportunities Skattebo gets this summer, the more likely he'll get an immediate role in the backfield with Tracy and veteran Devin Singletary. It's worth noting that Tracy has an early average draft position of RB31; Skattebo is already RB33. They're going in Rounds 8 and 9, respectively. |
Rams | No update on Kyren Williams extension Wed Jun 18, 12:02 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams is still making progress on a new contract with the team, but there's still no timetable for when that deal may take place, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday, June 17.
| Footballguys view: As SI.com recently suggested, Williams might need another big season for him to earn a big payday. His numbers have increased each season, and it wouldn't be entirely shocking if he were to do so again. A strong season could give Williams a contract in the $10 million average annual value range, putting him among the highest-paid running backs in the NFL. For fantasy investors, Williams making good on his Footballguys 2025 Projection -- RB8 -- would be great since he's being drafted as RB12 in the third round of early drafts. |