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Jaguars | Travis Etienne could sign elsewhere Sat Feb 21, 01:05 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne has 'legitimate interest' in signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to The Kansas City Star's Pete Sweeney.
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Dolphins | Miami planning to keep De'Von Achane Fri Feb 20, 09:35 PM
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane is considered a core player and is not someone the team is looking to trade this offseason, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.
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Broncos | J.K. Dobbins provided boost to backfield Fri Feb 20, 08:29 PM
Denver Broncos impending free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins led the Broncos with 21 carries of 10-plus yards in 2025, and Denver averaged 4.9 yards per carry when Dobbins was on the field compared to 3.9 yards per carry when he was off the field.
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Bengals | Kendall Milton under contract Fri Feb 20, 04:09 PM
Free-agent RB Kendall Milton (Bengals) signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals Friday, Feb. 20. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Chiefs | Isiah Pacheco 'likely to sign elsewhere' Fri Feb 20, 01:30 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is 'likely to sign elsewhere' in free agency, according to The Athletic's Jesse Newell.
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Browns | Quinshon Judkins needs efficiency bump in 2026 Thu Feb 19, 03:11 PM
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins posted the lowest yards per attempt (3.6) among all running backs with at least 200 rushing attempts in the 2025 NFL season, according to Sports Info Solutions.
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Bears | D'Andre Swift hopes to return Wed Feb 18, 05:18 PM
Chicago Bears RB D'Andre Swift said he hopes to return to the team next season but does not know what the team will decide about his contract this offseason.
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Vikings | Aaron Jones considered a cut candidate Wed Feb 18, 02:42 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Aaron Jones could be cut this offseason, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.
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Saints | Alvin Kamara could be cut Wed Feb 18, 02:03 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara could be a cut candidate this offseason by the team, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.
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Texans | Joe Mixon could be cut this offseason Wed Feb 18, 01:21 PM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon could be cut this offseason, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.
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Titans | Tony Pollard could be cut Wed Feb 18, 01:19 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard could be cut this offseason, in the opinion of NFL.com's Matt Okada.
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Seahawks | Kenneth Walker III unlikely to see franchise tag Tue Feb 17, 08:58 AM
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent Kenneth Walker III is unlikely to receive the franchise tag this offseason. The team has multiple free agents they'd like to retain, and Super Bowl tax costs have pushed the franchise tag out of range.
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving recovering from surgery Mon Feb 16, 11:43 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) is recovering from shoulder surgery following the end of the regular season. His recovery timetable is expected to allow him to be ready for offseason workouts in May after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Cardinals | James Conner may not return next season Mon Feb 16, 07:21 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB James Conner could be a candidate to be released this offseason because the team would save more than $7.5 million if they let him go, in the opinion of CardsWire's Jess Root.
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Jaguars | New deal for DeeJay Dallas Mon Feb 16, 02:05 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB DeeJay Dallas signed a new contract with the Jaguars Monday, Feb. 16. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Cowboys | Talks with Javonte Williams on hold Sun Feb 15, 02:39 PM
Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent RB Javonte Williams is looking for a new agent, so talks with club officials are on hold. The team feels he is a priority to re-sign for the 2026 season.
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NFL | Emmett Johnson has plenty of fans Thu Feb 12, 09:33 PM
Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson is viewed as a potential lead back by many scouts and coaches, according to Bucky Brooks of NFL.com.
Link to story Seahawks | Kenneth Walker III could be tagged Thu Feb 12, 09:07 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III could receive the franchise tag or the transition tag, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Link to story Seahawks | Multiple players sign future deals Thu Feb 12, 04:06 PM
Free-agent RB Cam Akers (Seahawks), WR Tyrone Broden (Seahawks), WR Montorie Foster Jr. (Seahawks), RB Velus Jones Jr. (Seahawks), WR Ricky White III (Seahawks) and RB Jacardia Wright (Seahawks) signed Reserve/Future contracts with the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, Feb. 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Chiefs | DeMarco Murray hired by Chiefs Thu Feb 12, 09:18 AM
Oklahoma running backs coach DeMarco Murray was hired by the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Feb. 12, in the same capacity.
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Raiders | Vegas run game a work in progress Wed Feb 11, 10:47 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty can't fix the running game on his own, according to head coach Klint Kubiak. 'Very excited about Jeanty's talent, but the thing I would tell him and all his teammates is that it's not just about one guy,' Kubiak said. 'We gotta get the line on the same page, we gotta get our quarterback to get the right run checks. We gotta get our receivers to block for him, alright, so that we can get the play-action going. As soon as our players can realize that it's a team thing, it's not an individual thing, we're gonna be successful.'
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Patriots | Elijah Mitchell signs future contract Wed Feb 11, 04:11 PM
Free-agent RB Elijah Mitchell (Patriots) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the New England Patriots Wednesday, Feb. 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Browns | Bryan Storer headed to Cleveland Tue Feb 10, 06:57 PM
Green Bay Packers assistant special teams coordinator Byron Storer was hired for the same position by the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
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Buccaneers | Bucky Irving could see expanded role Tue Feb 10, 03:50 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving is seen in the same light as Bijan Robinson in the pass game, according to offensive coordinator Zac Robinson.
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs on a record TD pace Mon Feb 9, 12:23 AM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs' 49 total touchdowns are the most in NFL history by a player age-23 or younger.
| Footballguys view: Since being selected 12th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, Gibbs has done exactly what the Lions envisioned -- and more. In addition to the touchdown production, Gibbs has averaged 5.3 yards per carry over three seasons. He's solidified himself as a cornerstone of Detroit's offense, and that's not going to change in 2026, even with a change of offensive coordinators. Gibbs, who finished as RB4 in 2025, will be locked in as a top pick this summer. |
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Seahawks | Kenneth Walker III named Super Bowl MVP Mon Feb 9, 12:11 AM
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III was named the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl LX, gaining 135 rushing yards on 27 carries and catching two passes for 26 yards.
| Footballguys view: By the time Seattle and New England headed to the locker room at halftime, Walker had 94 yards on 14 carries, the second-highest rushing total in an opening half in Super Bowl history. He became the first running back to win the MVP award since Broncos running back Terrell Davis won it in 1997. Walker's finishing flourish came at a good time in his career. He is slated to be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in March after playing the final year of his rookie contract with a salary cap number of just under $2.7 million. |
Seahawks | Seattle rides defense to Super Bowl win Mon Feb 9, 12:05 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 19 of his 38 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown and added five rushing yards in a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. RB Kenneth Walker III gained 135 yards on 27 carries and caught two passes for 26 yards, and RB George Holani chipped in six rushing yards on two carries and caught a seven-yard pass. WR Cooper Kupp finished with a team-high six receptions on 12 targets for 61 receiving yards, and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba hauled in four of his 10 targets for 27 yards. TE AJ Barner caught four passes for 54 yards and a touchdown, and WR Rashid Shaheed gained 27 yards on a pair of receptions. LB Ernest Jones led the defense with 11 tackles, including 10 solo stops, and LB Uchenna Nwosu returned an interception for a touchdown. S Julian Love also had an interception, and DT Byron Murphy II and DE Derick Hall both had two of Seattle's six sacks, and Murphy also recovered a fumble.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN's Dan Graziano wrote, "Led by defense and special teams, armed with a quarterback nobody believed in and run by a 38-year-old, second-year coach whose personality remains opaque to almost everyone outside of his building, the Seattle Seahawks kept their heads down and kept winning." And that coach, Mike Macdonald, is now the third-youngest head coach ever to win the Super Bowl -- and he did it in just his second season with the Seahawks. With Darnold heading into his second season in Seattle and MacDonald at the helm, the Seahawks' future is bright. |
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Patriots | New England's offense stifled in Super Bowl loss Mon Feb 9, 12:01 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 27 of his 43 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in a 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX. Maye was also sacked six times and lost a fumble while gaining 35 rushing yards on five carries. RB Rhamondre Stevenson managed 23 rushing yards on seven carries and caught five passes for 40 yards and a touchdown. RB TreVeyon Henderson was held to 19 yards on six carries and caught three passes for 26 yards. WR Mack Hollins was a bright spot for the offense, catching four passes for a team-high 78 yards and a touchdown. WR DeMario Douglas added five catches for 45 yards, and WR Stefon Diggs finished with three catches for 37 yards. TE Hunter Henry caught three passes for 31 yards, and WR Kayshon Boutte caught one pass for 31 yards. S Craig Woodson finished with a team-high 10 tackles, including seven solo stops, and CB Marcus Jones joined him with seven solo stops. DT Milton Williams recorded three tackles, including two tackles for loss, and a sack.
| Footballguys view: While the defense kept the Patriots within reach most of the game, Maye struggled under pressure, and the offense sputtered when it mattered most. New England punted on all five of its non-kneel first-half possessions, generating just four total first downs. With the game still within reach, the offense fell flat, going three-and-out on its first three possessions of the third quarter -- its one first down on four drives in the quarter came via penalty. Maye made a few plays in the final frame, but it was too little, too late from the MVP runner-up. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey wins Comeback Player award Sun Feb 8, 02:19 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey was named the 2025 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award. He led the 49ers in both rushing and receiving yardage in 2025, totaling over 2,000 scrimmage yards after playing just four games in 2024.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy players that believed in McCaffrey's ability to return to his previous high level of play (and win this award) were rewarded with the most valuable player in fantasy football in 2025. He's likely to stay in the mid first round again in 2026, but it's doubtful that anyone who took McCaffrey there in 2025 would pass on him this summer. |
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Seahawks | Team wants Kenneth Walker back in 2026 Sun Feb 8, 02:19 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III, an impending free agent after Super Bowl LX, has stepped up his play in the postseason with four rushing touchdowns after fellow RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) went down with a torn ACL earlier in the playoffs. 'He's a phenomenal player, he's a great person, he's a great teammate,' head coach Mike Macdonald said. 'Again, those are things we are going to have to worry about, but not right now. Those are decisions we'll make in the future, but he knows how we feel about him, and I think we know how Ken feels about us.'
| Footballguys view: We should write Walker's name in the 2026 Seahawks plans in pencil, if not in pen. The price of a transition or franchise tag is reasonable for running backs, the Seahawks don't want to go into 2026 with neither of their running back duo available in Week. Walker could have a higher fantasy ceiling elsewhere as a true lead back, but he should at least begin the season as the lead back in Seattle while Charbonnet is rounding back into form from his injury. |
Seahawks | Cam Akers, Velus Jones join active roster Sat Feb 7, 04:27 PM
Seattle Seahawks RBs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr. were elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Feb. 7, ahead of Super Bowl LX against the Denver Broncos. They'll provide depth behind RBs Kenneth Walker III and George Holani.
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Patriots | D'Ernest Johnson, Leonard Taylor III elevated Sat Feb 7, 04:25 PM
New England Patriots RB D'Ernest Johnson and DT Leonard Taylor III were elevated from the practice squad Saturday, Feb. 7, ahead of Super Bowl LX against the Denver Broncos.
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Ravens | Derrick Henry extends own record Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry recorded his fourth season with at least 1,500 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns and 5.0 yards per carry in 2025, and Jim Brown is the only other play with two such seasons.
| Footballguys view: Henry is still playing his best football, and that's likely to continue going forward. He can be the centerpiece of the Ravens new-look offense. Jesse Minter is the new head coach, and he's tasked Declan Doyle with running the Ravens on the offensive side of the ball. Doyle worked under both Sean Payton and Ben Johnson, so it will be interesting to see the type of offense he'll craft with guys like Henry and Lamar Jackson. |
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Falcons | Bijan Robinson piling up yards Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson's 5,648 yards from scrimmage are the most by a player age-23 or younger in NFL history.
| Footballguys view: Robinson is clearly one of the best in the league at what he does. The Falcons changed their offense this offseason, and Kevin Stefanski takes over as head coach with Tommy Rees tagged as the offensive coordinator. Even with a new coaching staff, the Falcons should use Robinson early and often - making him a no-brainer top running back pick in fantasy drafts this summer. |
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Bills | James Cook set record in 2025 Sat Feb 7, 02:18 PM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook's 216 rushing yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 8 were the most on record by a player who did not record a rushing attempt in the fourth quarter.
| Footballguys view: Prepare for Cook to set more records this season. The NFL's leading rusher shows no signs of slowing down. The Bills promoted OC Joe Brady to their head coaching position, and he'll continue to feature Cook as much as possible in 2026. |
Seahawks | Kenneth Walker hopes to return Fri Feb 6, 04:34 PM
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent RB Kenneth Walker III said he would like to re-sign with the Seahawks this offseason.
| Footballguys view: If Walker hits free agency, there will be many teams lined up for his services (Broncos?). He's a powerful player who can be trusted as a three-down back. There's an outside chance that Walker wins Super Bowl MVP if the Seahawks lean on the rushing attack to soften up the Patriots on Sunday. |
49ers | Workload an issue for Christian McCaffrey? Fri Feb 6, 11:24 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey eclipsed 2,000 yards from scrimmage for the third time in his career in 2025, and in the seasons after his previous two 2,000-yard campaigns, he played in a combined seven games. 'You've got to be ready to play in the games as much as possible,' McCaffrey said. 'I'll do whatever it takes for this team.'
| Footballguys view: There's always a concern about McCaffrey being able to stay healthy. He runs hard and plays with a fire that few can match. That style (and his large workload) leads to a lot of hits. We'll see what he can do next year with a sizable role, but Fantasy GMs who draft McCaffrey are already conditioned to be ready for him to miss time. |
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Dolphins | De'Von Achane more productive at home Thu Feb 5, 07:23 PM
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane rushed for 916 yards and seven touchdowns at home during the 2025 regular season. He rushed for 434 yards and one touchdown during road games.
| Footballguys view: The Dolphins were a much better team at home, which backs up the idea that Mike McDaniel built a "warm weather" team. There's no colder place to play in the NFL than Green Bay, which is where new head coach Jeff Hafley is coming from. New Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik was on last year's staff and has spent many years on the same staff as McDaniel in San Francisco, so there should be continuity, but it can't be an upgrade. Hopefully Hafley's cold weather background can help balance out these splits in 2026. |
Rams | Jordan Waters signs future contract Thu Feb 5, 04:25 PM
Free-agent RB Jordan Waters (Rams) signed a Reserve/Future contract with the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Feb. 5, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson became the second player in NFL history to have two games with multiple 50-yard rushing touchdowns in his career, joining retired RB Chris Johnson.
| Footballguys view: Unfortunately, that's about where the highlight reel ends for Henderson's rookie season - at least as of right now. He barely saw the field in the AFC title game and the Patriots probably won't play him much in the Super Bowl to avoid exposing his subpar pass blocking to the Seahawks pass rush. Henderson's debut season was more flash than substance. |
Patriots | Terrell Jennings will not return Wed Feb 4, 05:36 PM
New England Patriots RB Terrell Jennings (head) has his 21-day practice window expire and will remain on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to story NFL | FIU's Kejon Owens scored TD at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 03:45 PM
Florida International University RB Kejon Owens scored on a 1-yard touchdown plunge in the fourth quarter of the 2026 Senior Bowl for the National Team. He finished with seven carries for 20 yards, while adding a 3-yard reception.
Link to story NFL | Mixed results for Kentucky's Seth McGowan Sun Feb 1, 02:18 PM
Kentucky RB Seth McGowan had a standout 29-yard run for the National Team at the 2026 Senior Bowl, which was the longest play of the game. However, he also lost a fumble, and he had a pass drop, too.
Link to story NFL | Oklahoma's Jaydn Ott revives stock at Senior Bowl Sun Feb 1, 02:15 PM
Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott rushed for 42 yards at the Senior Bowl, more than he had in all but one game this season with the Sooners, and he had a touchdown on eight carries. He also reportedly showed good pass-protection skills.
Link to story NFL | Kaelon Black runs for game-high 45 yards Sun Feb 1, 02:09 PM
University of Indiana RB Kaelon Black rushed for a game-high 45 yards on eight carries, while posting nine yards on a pair of receptions at the 2026 Senior Bowl.
Link to story Dolphins | De'Von Achane successful after contact Sun Feb 1, 12:37 PM
Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane recorded 719 rushing yards after contact during the 2025 regular season, which ranked third in the NFL in that category.
| Footballguys view: As SI.com suggested, Achane was basically the entire Dolphins offense at different points this season. His ability to break tackles made it a lot easier for him to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards for the first time, and it kept the Dolphins' offense on schedule. Miami's running game became its identity about halfway through the season, and Achane, who finished the season as RB3 in fantasy, was the reason why. Even with a new GM, head coach, and playcaller, expecting Achane to remain the most fantasy-relevant piece in this offense is not a reach. |
Cowboys | Javonte Williams able to break tackles Sun Feb 1, 12:09 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams recorded 25 broken tackles during the 2025 regular season, which ranked second in the NFL in that category.
| Footballguys view: Signed to a one-year deal after spending four years with the Denver Broncos, Williams had fewer than four yards per attempt the past two years in the league. But Williams excelled in the Cowboys' zone running scheme. He finished with 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground while averaging 4.8 yards per attempt en route to an RB9 finish in fantasy. Now, the Cowboys have to decide if they're going to bring him back as an unrestricted free agent or allow him to hit the open market. |
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs found running room before contact Sun Feb 1, 11:02 AM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs recorded 819 rushing yards before contact this season, which ranked third in the NFL in that category.
| Footballguys view: That's obviously a plus, but since being selected 12th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, Gibbs has done exactly what the Lions envisioned -- and more. Over his first three NFL seasons, Gibbs has averaged 5.3 yards per carry, scored 13 touchdowns per season, and become a matchup nightmare as both a runner and receiver. He's solidified himself as a cornerstone of Detroit's offense, and that's not going to change in 2026, even with a change of offensive coordinators. Gibbs, who finished as RB4 in 2025, will be locked in as a top pick this summer. |
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NFL | Eli Heidenreich built for third down Sat Jan 31, 11:07 PM
Navy RB Eli Heidenreich has the receiving skills to be a 'third-down weapon in the NFL,' according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic.
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Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott had a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl and was able to show some good pass protection skills.
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