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49ers | Kaelon Black could be primary backup Mon May 4, 03:16 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kaelon Black will probably have a chance to earn the No. 2 running back job during training camp, in the opinion of NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.
| Footballguys view: According to Maiocco, a veteran beat writer who's covered the Niners for 30 years, Isaac Guerendo will be in a battle to hold onto a roster spot after losing his place on the depth chart to Jordan James last season. Maiocco added: "The 49ers really like Black, a third-round pick, which suggests he has a strong chance to emerge as Christian McCaffrey's primary backup." We'll watch for more. |
49ers | Niners thrilled to have Kaelon Black Mon May 4, 12:45 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kaelon Black was the sixth running back taken in the 2026 NFL Draft when he was picked in the third round. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Black was the second-best back in the draft behind No. 3 overall pick RB Jeremiyah Love, who went to the Arizona Cardinals. 'We had him as the second-rated back on the board,' Shanahan said this past week in a radio interview. 'So, that's just our evaluation, right or wrong that's our evaluation.'
| Footballguys view: Somebody on this roster is going to have contingent upside if Christian McCaffrey goes down, but it's not clear Black is that guy. According to Footballguy Sigmund Bloom, Black is a high-floor try-hard back, but not clearly better than the team's current RB2, Jordan James. He is better than the next man on the depth chart, Isaac Guerendo, but Shanahan's track record on backs in the third/fourth round range of the draft should give you pause. "Let someone else take the third running back drafted on the promise of draft capital," Bloom advises. |
Cowboys | Zach Switzer thankful for invitation Sun May 3, 01:48 PM
Presbyterian RB Zach Switzer was grateful for a chance to take part in a rookie minicamp this week. The practices are not padded, and mostly about learning the playbook and going through individual drills. 'I'm super grateful, super honored, and super blessed to have the opportunity to be able to do something like this and achieve one of my dreams,' he said. 'And until [making a team], I'm just going to keep telling them I'm grateful for the opportunity.'
Link to story 49ers | Jordan James could be No. 2 option Sat May 2, 05:25 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Jordan James is the 'current favorite' to be the backup behind RB Christian McCaffrey, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: James is the favorite for the no.2 spot...for now. He will compete with rookie Kaelon Black for that job. This is a battle that all Fantasy GMs should be dialed into when training camp and the preseason get here. Anyone wanting to handcuff a player to McCaffrey (or 'jock block' the McCaffrey owner) will want to know who is the leader in the summer. |
49ers | Niners counting on Kaelon Black? Sat May 2, 05:25 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kaelon Black can help the offense 'in a big way,' according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
| Footballguys view: Black was drafted a bit sooner than some were expecting, but John Lynch says 'forget that consensus board!' (probably). Black was selected in the third round, and he was the first player drafted in the 2026 class that wasn't invited to the Combine. He's a no-nonsense runner who is not afraid of the grind. Black is limited as a receiver out of the backfield, so perhaps the 'big way' he can help the offense is as a two-down banger to begin his career. |
Titans | Jake Tafelski trying out Sat May 2, 03:28 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Jake Tafelski (Notre Dame) is participating in the Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to story Titans | Star Thomas taking part in minicamp Sat May 2, 03:08 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Star Thomas (Tennessee) is participating in the Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
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Raiders | Six undrafted players officially signed Fri May 1, 05:03 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Jacob Clark (Missouri State), RB Roman Hemby (Indiana), TE Matt Lauter (Boise State), WR Chase Roberts (BYU), WR Corey Rucker (Arkansas State) and WR E.J. Williams Jr. (Indiana) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, May 1. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Chiefs | KC officially adds six UDFAs Fri May 1, 04:54 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent WR Jeff Caldwell (Cincinnati), WR Jacob DeJesus (California), WR Omari Evans (University of Washington), TE John Michael Gyllenborg (Wyoming), RB Jaydn Ott (Oklahoma) and RB E.J. Smith (Texas A&M) officially signed with the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, May 1. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Packers | Four UFDAs officially under contract Fri May 1, 04:40 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech), TE RJ Maryland (SMU), RB Jaden Nixon (UCF) and WR J. Michael Sturdivant (Florida) officially signed with the Green Bay Packers Friday, May 1. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | Dallas officially signs undrafted players Fri May 1, 04:28 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent WR Camden Brown (Georgia Southern), WR Jordan Hudson (SMU), RB Dominic Richardson (Tulsa), TE DJ Rogers (TCU) and TE Michael Trigg (Baylor) officially signed with the Dallas Cowboys Friday, May 1. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Ravens | Seven UDFAs officially signed Fri May 1, 04:17 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt), QB Joe Fagnano (Connecticut), WR Cortez Braham Jr. (Memphis), RB Dontae McMillan (Eastern Michigan), TE Tyler Pezza (Brown) WR Octavian Smith Jr. (Maryland) and RB Elijah Tau-Tolliver (Michigan State) officially signed with the Ravens Friday, May 1. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Raiders | Mike Washington Jr. signs contract Fri May 1, 04:13 PM
Las Vegas Raiders fourth-round draft choice RB Mike Washington Jr. signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, April 30. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Washington had the best size/speed combination at running back in this draft class, but he still fell to the fourth round, because his vision and footwork don't really harness his energy... yet. The Raiders depth chart at running back behind Ashton Jeanty lacks proven players, so with a good summer, the rookie could be one injury away from having fantasy relevance. |
Titans | Nick Singleton under contract Fri May 1, 04:13 PM
Tennessee Titans fifth-round draft choice RB Nick Singleton signed a four-year contract with the Titans Thursday, April 30. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Singleton is a size/speed back who "plays like a car with the brake lines cut" according to NFL.com's draft guru Lance Zierlein. Both of the Titans top two backs are free agents after the season, so Singleton is worth taking in the late rounds of dynasty rookie drafts while we wait to see if better handling is installed in his system. |
Ravens | Adam Randall under contract Fri May 1, 04:13 PM
Baltimore Ravens fifth-round draft choice RB Adam Randall signed a four-year contract with the Ravens Thursday, April 30. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Randall is in the mold of Antonio Gibson, a wide receiver convert to running back who has the traits, but still needs to learn the position. GM Eric DeCosta said that this pick was made by owner Steve Bisciotti. That probably happens more often than we know, but it's odd to be told so directly. Randall could be viewed as a possible replacement for Derrick Henry if he takes to the position, so he's worth taking in the later rounds of dynasty rookie drafts. |
Chiefs | Kansas City wants to 'establish the run' Fri May 1, 03:13 PM
Kansas City Chiefs general manager said the team signed RB Kenneth Walker III in order to 'establish the run' early on in the season.
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Eagles | Philadelphia trying out veteran RBs Fri May 1, 02:01 PM
Free agent RB Elijah Mitchell (Patriots) and RB Khalil Herbert (Jets) are trying out for the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, May 1.
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NFL | Austin Ekeler medically cleared Thu Apr 30, 04:17 PM
Free-agent RB Austin Ekeler (Commanders) has been medically cleared to return to the field after his torn Achilles tendon and is planning to play in 2026, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Ekeler tore his Achilles in Week 2 and has been recovering ever since. The veteran can bring a trusted presence to any backfield in the pros both as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. Medically cleared now, Ekeler should sign with a team this season - perhaps when injuries start to strike as offseason work (and maybe into training camp) gets underway. |
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Seahawks | Jadarian Price 'Won't be the bell cow right away' Thu Apr 30, 01:12 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Jadarian Price 'won't have to be a bell cow right away', sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
| Footballguys view: It's a good situation for Price to step into, although replacing the Super Bowl MVP (Kenneth Walker) does have challenges. It shouldn't take the Notre Dame speedster long to showcase what he can do in the NFL, and he's used to working in a split backfield because of his experience splitting time with Jeremiyah Love. Seahawks' RB Zach Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL in their divisional round win over the 49ers last postseason, so Price can be penciled in as their RB1. |
Titans | Six Titans waived Thu Apr 30, 10:44 AM
Tennessee Titans DL Ali Gaye, DE Nate Lynn, DT Isaiah Raikes, LB Cam Riley, C Clay Webb and RB Blake Watson were waived Thursday, April 30.
Link to story Chiefs | ShunDerrick Powell let go Wed Apr 29, 04:55 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB ShunDerrick Powell was waived Wednesday, April 29.
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Rams | LAR officially adding four UDFAs Wed Apr 29, 02:20 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Matthew Caldwell (Texas), RB Dean Connors (Houston), TE Rohan Jones (Arkansas) and TE Dan Villari (Syracuse) officially agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams Tuesday, April 28. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Patriots | Elijah Mitchell released Tue Apr 28, 04:01 PM
New England Patriots RB Elijah Mitchell was released on Tuesday, April 28.
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Saints | Evan Hull waived by New Orleans Tue Apr 28, 01:30 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Evan Hull was waived by the team on Tuesday, April 28.
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Chiefs | Kansas City 'shocked' to have Emmett Johnson Tue Apr 28, 01:19 PM
Chiefs vice president of player personnel Ryne Nutt says the team was 'shocked' they could select RB Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: According to SBNation's Ron Kopp Jr., Johnson is projected to be the immediate backup to free-agent addition Ken Walker III, who will handle the lead role. But don't be surprised if Johnson earns his way onto the field on pass downs or in other situations. While there's a path to a role here, Footballguy Dave Kluge, in the 2026 Rookie Draft Guide 3.0, suggests "the floor for Johnson is low." |
Cardinals | Tyler Allgeier thought he was starting Tue Apr 28, 09:49 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB Tyler Allgeier signed with the Cardinals in the offseason because he believed he would be the lead running back.
| Footballguys view: The arrival of Jeremiyah Love, the third pick overall in last week's draft, puts Allgeier in familiar territory. He spent the past three years playing behind Bijan Robinson in Atlanta. Barring injury issues for Love, Allgeier has almost no path to a front-line fantasy role this season. All that said, Allgeier did benefit from a goal-line role in Atlanta. He scored a career-high eight touchdowns last season. We may see a similar role if the Cardinals find themselves near the goal line this fall. For now, Allgeier is RB48 on the Footballguys projections. Love opens as RB10. |
49ers | Sincere McCormick to sign with SF Mon Apr 27, 08:41 PM
Free-agent RB Sincere McCormick (Vikings) has signed with the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source on Monday, April 27. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Giants | Bringing in Miles Davis for minicamp Mon Apr 27, 08:23 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Miles Davis (Utah State) will be brought in by the New York Giants for their rookie minicamp, according to a source on Monday, April 27.
Link to story Saints | NO officially reaches deals with two UDFAs Mon Apr 27, 06:39 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent RB C.J. Donaldson (Ohio State) and TE Cody Hardy (NC State) officially agreed to terms with the New Orleans Saints Saturday, April 25. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Browns | Michael Burton agrees to deal Mon Apr 27, 05:53 PM
Free-agent FB Michael Burton (Broncos) agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns Monday, April 27. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Titans | Roydell Williams to be at minicamp Mon Apr 27, 05:46 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Roydell Williams (Florida State) has accepted an invitation to participate in the Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
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Chargers | LAC officially adding five UDFAs Mon Apr 27, 04:28 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent TE Jerand Bradley (Kansas State), WR Sincere Brown (Colorado), RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. (Memphis), WR Devonte Ross (Penn State) and TE Evan Svoboda (Wyoming) officially agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers Saturday, April 25. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Seahawks | Cam Akers let go Mon Apr 27, 03:06 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Cam Akers was released Monday, April 27.
| Footballguys view: Akers, a former second-round pick of the Rams, joined the Seahawks last season and appeared in three regular-season games, as well as Seattle's NFC championship game win over the Rams. With Akers no longer on the team, the Seahawks have six running backs on the roster: Returning players Zach Charbonnet, George Holani, Kenny McIntosh, Jacardia Wright; free-agent addition Emanuel Wilson, and first-round pick Jadarian Price. Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL and isn't expected back until well into the regular season. |
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Vikings | Minnesota officially reaches deals with five UDFAs Mon Apr 27, 02:58 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Dillon Bell (Georgia), WR Shaleak Knotts (Maryland), RB Kejon Owens (Florida International), WR Marcus Sanders Jr. (Georgia Southern) and WR Luke Wysong (Arizona) officially agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings Saturday, April 25. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Seahawks | Seattle interested in Miles Davis Mon Apr 27, 01:52 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Miles Davis (Utah State) has been invited to participate in the Seattle Seahawks rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story Saints | Two Saints released Mon Apr 27, 10:36 AM
New Orleans Saints RB Evan Hull and TE Elijah Cooks were released Monday, April 27.
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Ravens | Adam Randall personally picked by owner Mon Apr 27, 12:27 AM
Baltimore Ravens RB Adam Randall, selected at No. 174 overall in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, was personally selected by team owner Steve Bisciotti. 'When we were down in Florida, Steve was begging for a draft pick and he owns the team. I said, 'Yes, Steve, of course you can have a draft pick,'' general manager Eric DeCosta said. 'So we decided on our last fifth-round pick. He did his research and studied the tape, talked to people. He has a really good relationship with the Clemson head coach [Dabo Swinney].'
| Footballguys view: Randall is an intriguing prospect as a converted wide receiver. He's an imposing physical presence at 6-3, 232 pounds. He has elite athleticism with a 4.5-second 40-yard dash at his size. In his first year as a starter last season, Randall posted 814 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 36 passes for 254 yards and another three scores. He also offers additional positional value as a kickoff returner who averaged 23.2 yards on 13 attempts. With Derrick Henry entering his year-32 season, adding a potential RB of the future makes sense -- even if the process was odd. |
Chiefs | Kansas City giving Al-Jay Henderson a look Sun Apr 26, 08:36 PM
Buffalo RB Al-Jay Henderson has received an invite to the rookie minicamp of the Kansas City Chiefs as a tryout player.
Link to story Packers | Isaiah Jacobs receives minicamp invite Sun Apr 26, 06:02 PM
UAB RB Isaiah Jacobs, brother of Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs, has received an invite to the rookie minicamp of the Packers next weekend as a tryout player.
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Bears | Coleman Bennett signed Sun Apr 26, 05:24 PM
Kennesaw State RB Coleman Bennett signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent Saturday, April 25, according to a league source.
| Footballguys view: The Bears didn't draft a running back even though D'Andre Swift's contract expires after this season, so we'll be monitoring Bennett to see if he beats out Roschon Johnson, Brittain Brown, and Deion Hankins to make the team as the third running back behind Swift and Kyle Monangai. Bennett is a versatile, efficient back with tackle-breaking ability, but average athleticism and a limited small school pedigree. |
Chiefs | Jadyn Ott lands UDFA deal with Kansas City Sun Apr 26, 05:24 PM
Oklahoma RB Jaydn Ott, an undrafted free agent, is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, a source said Saturday, April 25. DeMarco Murray, a former Sooners standout, and running backs coach from 2020-25, is the current Chiefs RB coach, so he gets his guy.
| Footballguys view: Chiefs fifth round pick Emmett Johnson Jr. is a very good running back in the Kareem Hunt mold, but Ott looked like one of the best backs in this class during his first two college seasons, only to get hurt and fall off of the map at the end of the last two. That his running back coach is on the Chiefs staff and vouched for means that we should be monitoring the news out of Kansas City about their rookie backs very closely. |
Jets | NYJ land UDFA deal with Sam Scott Sun Apr 26, 03:02 PM
Wyoming RB Sam Scott agreed to terms with the New York Jets on Sunday, April 26, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Saints | C.J. Donaldson lands in Crescent City Sun Apr 26, 03:00 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB C.J. Donaldson (Ohio State) agreed to terms on a deal with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, April 26. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
Link to story Chargers | Greg Desrosiers Jr., LAC link up on UDFA deal Sun Apr 26, 02:33 PM
Memphis RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, April 26, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | Zach Switzer invited to Dallas minicamp Sun Apr 26, 02:08 PM
Presbyterian RB Zach Switzer was invited to rookie minicamp by the Dallas Cowboys on a tryout basis. He is the grandson of former Cowboys head coach and Hall of Fame college coach Barry Switzer.
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Bills | BUF, Desmond Reid agree to deal Sun Apr 26, 02:02 PM
Pittsburgh RB Desmond Reid agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, April 26, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Ravens | Dontae McMillan inks pact with BAL Sun Apr 26, 01:50 PM
Eastern Michigan RB Dontae McMillan agreed to terms with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, April 26, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Browns | Davon Booth joining roster Sun Apr 26, 01:23 PM
Mississippi State RB Davon Booth agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns Saturday, April 25, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Vikings | Minnesota adding two UDFAs Sun Apr 26, 12:39 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Shaleak Knotts (Maryland) and RB Kejon Owens (Florida International) have agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to story Rams | Dean Connors signed Sun Apr 26, 11:58 AM
Houston RB Dean Connors signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent Saturday, April 25, according to a league source.
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