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  • Kaboly: Steelers could add ‘legit’ WR2 this summer
    The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly said he thinks the team will “add a legit No. 2 WR before the season starts.”

    Advice: Kaboly pencils in free agent signee WR Van Jefferson as the team’s current No. 2 but believes “it would show a lack of awareness and urgency” if the front office opts not to bring in outside talent. Jefferson is best used as a rotational player, having failed to best his 2020 rookie season 1.46 yards per route run average in the three years since. When considering other in-house options, Kaboly did not list third-round rookie Roman Wilson as a candidate which bodes poorly for his access to the fantasy-friendly two-wide receiver sets. A veteran addition would further jeopardize his 2024 relevance. Rotoworld Yesterday, 11:07 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    3.15 (310th)
     
  • Vikings coaches ‘blown away’ by Robert Tonyan
    The Athletic’s Alec Lewis reports Vikings coaches were “blown away” by Robert Tonyan’s workout.

    Advice: The journeyman tight end impressed the Vikings enough for them to sign him in mid-May as a potential short-term replacement for TJ Hockenson, who is recovering from a 2023 knee injury and could miss time in the regular season. Tonyan in OTA sessions has been a “favorite target” of Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, and the other Minnesota QBs, per Lewis. If Tonyan, 30, gets a full complement of routes in the pass-first Vikings offense, he could be more than serviceable in fantasy leagues this fall. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:45 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    1.58 (411th)
     
  • Still the No. 2 back
    Mitchell remains the clear No. 2 running back for San Francisco, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Lombardi notes that the Niners have a history of trading backup running backs (Matt Breida, Jeff Wilson) when they're happy with their depth at the position. That could be an option this summer, though it's not necessarily likely, with Mitchell in the final year of his contract and a pair of rookies (fourth-round pick Isaac Guerendo, UDFA Cody Schrader) getting work at minicamp. The 49ers also have returning veteran Jordan Mason, but he's mostly played special teams and has never managed to move above Mitchell on the depth chart when Mitchell's been healthy. The long-term plan probably entails Guerendo taking over as the No. 2 RB behind Christian McCaffrey, but Mitchell looks on track to handle the role again this season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:13 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    4.27 (265th)
     
  • Looking good at minicamp
    Vikings DT Harrison Phillips said Thursday that he'd "buy stock in Chandler if I could," Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: It sounds like Chandler made a strong impression at spring practices, perhaps increasing his chances to have a key role off the bench behind new starting running back Aaron Jones. Chandler mostly played special teams throughout the first half of last season, but he eventually became the No. 2 running back and later started the final four weeks, averaging 11.8 carries for 52.4 yards (4.5 YPC) and 2.0 catches for 14.5 yards over the final eight games of the season (with three TDs). That makes him a clear favorite for the No. 2 RB job ahead of Myles Gaskin and DeWayne McBride, though it isn't clear how many snaps and touches the role will entail. Jones' history of injuries -- namely five MCL sprains since entering the NFL -- suggests Chandler has a good chance to make starts this season if the Vikings don't add a more experienced backup before Week 1. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:57 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    5.42 (234th)
     
  • Back for minicamp
    Hairston (back) was spotted practicing during the Texans' minicamp session Tuesday, per the Associated Press.

    Advice: Hairston missed all of Houston's 2023 season due to a back issue, but it now seems as if he's moved past this injury. The Central Michigan product appeared in 16 games in 2022, catching five of his eight targets for 19 yards while also playing 238 special teams snaps. He's expected to compete with Andrew Beck for the Texans' top fullback position as the offseason progresses. Rotowire.com Thursday, 2:46 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (858th)
     
  • Cut by Kansas City
    The Chiefs waived Hall on Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Advice: Kansas City has decided to part ways with Hall after signing him to a reserve/future contract back in January. The 23-year-old running back out of Georgia Tech has yet to make his NFL debut, but he spent time with the Giants', Cardinals', and Browns' practice squads during his lone season in the league. Rotowire.com Thursday, 2:09 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (988th)
     
  • Reverts to IR
    White (knee) reverted to the Jaguars' injured reserve list Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Advice: The undrafted wide receiver out of East Carolina suffered a torn ACL during Monday's practice, and after going unclaimed on waivers, he's reverted back to Jacksonville's IR. Given the timing of his injury, White will presumably miss the entire 2024 campaign. Rotowire.com Thursday, 2:04 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (675th)
     
  • Inks deal with New England
    The Patriots signed Jackson on Thursday.

    Advice: The Rutgers product has found a home in New England after he was dropped by the Falcons just two days ago. Jackson went undrafted this past April and will now compete for a depth role in the Patriots' wide receiver room as the offseason progresses. Rotowire.com Thursday, 1:58 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (586th)
     
  • Recovery going well
    Knight (shoulder) has been a limited participant in Lions' OTAs, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.

    Advice: Knight sustained a torn labrum and missed the Lions' final 12 games in 2023, but he's been cleared for seven-on-seven and light team work as of last week. The 23-year-old running back has also been ramping up his workload in hopes of returning for Detroit's mandatory minicamp. Once Knight is back at full health, he's expected to compete for a depth spot in the Lions' backfield ahead of the 2024 season. Rotowire.com Thursday, 1:38 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (829th)