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  • Let go by Seattle
    The Seahawks waived Williams on Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

    Advice: Williams inked with Seattle as an undrafted free agent after the 2024 NFL Draft, but after spending OTAs and minicamp with the team he'll now need to search for a new opportunity. As a senior at North Dakota State in 2023, Williams rushed 125 times for 768 yards and eight touchdowns. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:18 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (626th)
  • Sermon ‘likeliest option’ to be RB2 behind Taylor
    ESPN’s Stephen Holder believes Trey Sermon is “the likeliest option” to win the Colts’ backup running back job.

    Advice: A former third-round pick of the 49ers in 2021, Sermon hasn’t seen much work as a pro, appearing in just 25 games during his three-year career while rushing for 78-346-1 over that span. With Zack Moss now in Cincinnati, Sermon, who joined the Colts last season, has a chance to earn a meaningful role heading into this season. Jonathan Taylor will still handle the large majority of the Colts’ touches, but whoever ends up as his backup could make for a solid stash in fantasy leagues. Sermon rushed for 88 scoreless yards on 17 carries in a Week 15 matchup against the Steelers last season and averaged a solid 4.6 YPC on the season. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:55 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    1.93 (367th)
  • Bigsby ‘didn’t have standout’ offseason program
    Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley reports Tank Bigsby “didn’t have the standout offseason program that he had last year.”

    Advice: More concerningly, Shipley reports Bigsby continued to struggle with drops. Coach Doug Pederson has talked up wanting to get Bigsby more involved as a second-year pro after his disappointing rookie campaign, but he’s off to a poor start. It’s extra bad news for the Jags since they passed on meaningful reinforcements in the draft or free agency. Travis Etienne continues to profile for massive work even though Jacksonville knows he ideally would be more of a 60 percent player from a snaps perspective. Fifth-rounder Keilan Robinson is a name to file away. Rotoworld Sunday, 8:47 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    2.85 (328th)
  • Vying for larger role Year 2
    McLaughlin is working to earn an increased workload entering Year 2 while competing with backfield mates Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine, Ryan McFadden of The Denver Post reports.

    Advice: McLaughlin has been one of the earliest to arrive throughout Denver's voluntary offseason workouts, and at mandatory minicamp he reportedly looked more explosive than in his rookie season, when he averaged an impressive 5.4 yards per carry. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi praised McLaughlin's "speed, acceleration (and) explosiveness," saying "I don't know if there's anyone who works harder than him." Still, the Broncos' backfield is crowded, with Javonte Williams presumably still the No. 1 option and another year removed from his ACL injury, plus rookie fifth-rounder Audric Estime (knee) and undrafted free agent Blake Watson having been added to the mix. Rotowire.com Friday, 1:23 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    5.30 (236th)
  • Lands four-year extension
    Stevenson has agreed to a four-year extension with the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Per Schefter, Stevenson's deal is for $36 million, of which $17 million is reportedly guaranteed. The move to extend the 2021 fourth-rounder beyond his current pact solidifies the Patriots backfield ahead of Jerod Mayo's first season as head coach, and with the team transitioning at the QB position, look for Stevenson and fellow RB Antonio Gibson to be key drivers of New England's offense in 2024. Over the course of 12 regular-season games last season, Stevenson logged 156 carries for 619 yards and four touchdowns to go along with 38 catches for 238 yards on 51 targets. As training camp approaches, the 26-year-old has moved past the ankle issue that cost him time down the stretch in 2023, with Stevenson's new contract terms reflecting his continued status as his team's lead back. Rotowire.com Thursday, 12:41 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    8.97 (109th)
  • Stevenson gets $36M extension from Patriots
    Patriots signed RB Rhamondre Stevenson to a four-year, $36 million contract extension.

    Advice: Stevenson said earlier this month that he thought he and the Patriots were “pretty close” to an extension. Now, the 26-year-old back is under contract through the 2028 season and set to lead the Patriots’ backfield under a new regime for the foreseeable future. Stevenson has rushed for 2,265 yards and 14 touchdowns in his three seasons with the team, adding another 121 catches for 782 yards and one touchdown. He averaged a career-worst 4.4 yards per touch last season, but the team is hoping for a much-improved offense with Mac Jones now gone and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt taking over. Stevenson could be challenged by Antonio Gibson for third-down touches this season but still profiles as an RB2 in PPR leagues. The Patriots are giving Stevenson $17 million in fully guaranteed money on this deal, which also includes an $8 million signing bonus and $12 million worth of incentives. Rotoworld Thursday, 12:17 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    8.97 (109th)
  • Seahawks signing UFL RB Ricky Person
    Seahawks signed RB Ricky Person Jr.

    Advice: Person just finished the season with the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions. An undrafted running back out of NC State, Person briefly spent time with the Ravens in the NFL, but did not make the regular season roster. He ran for 297 yards on 93 carries with the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions last season, punching in six touchdowns. Person also tallied 150 total receiving yards and ran for 102 yards in the UFL championship. He adds depth as a runner and receiver to the Seahawks’ backfield heading into training camp. While Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet will headline the depth chart, Person will get a chance to make the roster behind them. Rotoworld Wednesday, 4:40 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (843rd)
  • Joins Seattle
    The Seahawks signed Person to a contract Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

    Advice: Person was waived by the Ravens with an undisclosed injury in March of 2023, and he returns to the NFL following a standout campaign with the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL. The 24-year-old rushed for 295 yards and six touchdowns to go along with 150 receiving yards for the Stallions. Person will likely need to carve out a role on special teams in order to stick around with Seattle in 2024. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 7:33 pm
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    0.00 (843rd)
  • Morris: Get ball to Bijan ‘as much as you can’
    Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said the team would give the ball to Bijan Robinson as much as possible in 2024.

    Advice: Morris, like other Atlanta coaches this offseason, emphasized Robinson as a centerpiece of the team’s new offense under OC Zac Robinson. “In as simple of a form as you can possibly make it,” Morris said, “it’s ‘get the ball to Bijan as much as you can in as many ideal situations that you possibly can.’” It’s clear the new Falcons regime will do everything it can to feed Robinson, who totaled 1,463 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns as a rookie. Unlike former head coach Arthur Smith, Morris’ staff seems intent on seeing what they have in Robinson. Tyler Allgeier likely won’t have much of a role in the Falcons backfield unless Robinson misses time in 2024.

    Rotoworld Tuesday, 9:10 am
    Week 1 Projected Points & Rank
    13.47 (37th)