Despite a quiet rookie year, Chargers WR Tre' Harris showed promise late in the season, catching 30 passes for 324 yards and a touchdown. His offseason praise from OC Mike McDaniel for unexpected burst, coupled with his draft capital and blocking ability, makes him an intriguing option for deeper redraft leagues, even with competition from Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Brenen Thompson
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tre Harris is in the middle of his first full offseason in the NFL, and he’s making the most of his opportunity. Harris caught 30 passes for 324 yards and a touchdown in his rookie season with the Chargers, but that was far from the player he was during his time at Louisiana Tech and Ole Miss. The transition from college to the pros is tough, but it appears Harris could be catching up to the curve. “One of the biggest beneficiaries in line for an increased target share could be second-year wideout Tre Harris, who turned heads at minicamp. The 2025 second-round pick out of Ole Miss had a modest rookie campaign, catching 30 balls for 324 yards and a touchdown. At minicamp, Harris has noticeably put on more muscle,” CBS Sports contributor Tyler Sullivan wrote. “Harris has the profile of a second-year breakout candidate, and the fact that the Chargers did not target a wide receiver this offseason suggests they are confident in the players they have, including the 24-year-old.” With the new offense under Mike McDaniel, Harris could be in line for a bigger role in the team’s offense. Vlad McConkey should still be the top target for Los Angeles , but Harris could play more like the receiver he was in college than he did in his rookie year now that he’s more comfortable and athletic for the NFL game. BFTB community, how do you feel about Harris going into his second season in the league? Let us know in the comments section below
School, or in this case, minicamp, is out for the summer! With the conclusion of these mandatory sessions, the NFL has completed its slate of offseason workouts and will now hibernate until training camp. From there, it's off to the races towards the 2026 regular season. This was the second wave of minicamp workouts as the bulk of teams ran through their practices last week. While the pool of clubs participating in minicamp is smaller, there's plenty to sink our teeth into, with numerous storylines percolating across the country. Are the latest minicamp headlines based in reality, or are they simply overreactions? Let's discuss. Overreaction vs. reality : Reality The Chargers wide receiver room is pretty interesting. Currently, there are about 122 targets up for grabs left by Keenan Allen , whom Los Angeles didn't re-sign. The team didn't bring in any receiver to replace Allen, suggesting they'll look to their players internally to step up. Sure, Ladd McConkey should command the lion's share of the targets, but he is already coming off a 2025 season where he had 106 looks. One of the biggest beneficiaries in line for an increased target share could be second-year wideout Tre Harris , who turned heads at minicamp. The 2025 second-round pick out of Ole Miss had a modest rookie campaign, catching 30 balls for 324 yards and a touchdown. At minicamp, Harris has noticeably put on more muscle. Tre Harris was in the LAB 🧪 this offseason….. 😳 #BoltUp pic.twitter.com/HB37glxoh3 Harris has the profile of a second-year breakout candidate, and the fact that the Chargers did not target a wide receiver this offseason suggests they are confident in the players they have, including the 24-year-old. Overreaction vs. reality : Overreaction The 2019 LSU Tigers -- a team led by Joe Burrow -- is widely considered to be the greatest college football team ever assembled. That year, LSU went 15-0, won a national championship, and Burrow won the Heisman. So, when Burrow spoke about the 2026 Bengals in the same vein as that Tigers squad, it certainly raised some eyebrows. "You go back and watch what I said before the 2019 season at LSU, I feel very similarly about this team," Burrow said this week . "I'm so excited to get started and get moving. I wish we ramped this right into training camp so we can continue to improve." That's quite the statement from Burrow, but there's reason for optimism in Cincinnati. The club continues to have a top-five quarterback running the show (when healthy) and is armed with a one-two punch at receiver -- Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins -- that is arguably the best in the NFL. The Bengals also spent the offseason improving the defense, adding the likes of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and edge rusher Boye Mafe . That should make Burrow awfully bullish on the Bengals' chances in 2026. But are they going to reach the ceiling of the 2019 LSU Tigers? That feels a bit too high, and that's coming from someone who believes Cincinnati can make a legitimate Super Bowl run this season. If the Bengals were to match that comparison and mirror LSU in 2019, you're not just talking about winning a championship. You're also running the table and sprinkling in an array of individual awards -- like MVP -- in the process. That's where we get off the boat. Overreaction vs. reality : Reality The Broncos had their starting quarterback, Bo Nix , in attendance during minicamp. Of course, Nix is still rehabbing from that fractured ankle he suffered in the final moments of Denver's divisional round win over the Bills last postseason. The third-year quarterback underwent two surgeries on that ankle this offseason, most recently a clean-up procedure in April. Given how recently he went under the knife, it was curious to see how much Nix would participate in minicamp. Nix was limited but did participate, a ccording to reports from camp. He even upgraded to participating in 7-on-7 drills during Wednesday's session. On his first throw, h
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This article highlights late-round fantasy football sleepers for dynasty startups and redraft leagues, focusing on players who offer significant value beyond pick 150. It emphasizes Tre Harris of the Chargers as a potential breakout candidate due to his efficiency and expected increased role in the Mike McDaniel offense, and Jordan Mason as a running back with strong breakaway ability whose volume could increase
June 1 has arrived and has already brought a blockbuster trade and a familiar face returning to a familiar place. Teams have conducted the OTAs portion of their offseason program. However, a number of NFL teams could certainly benefit from another free agent or two to address some outstanding needs before the big event. Doing so now could help teams add plenty of competition to their roster that could help push young players' development to greater A sizable number of veterans remain available to make an impact in 2026. Let's rank the top 10 free agents still on the board, plus an ideal landing spot where they could have the greatest impact in the coming season. Six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen returned home to the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025 after a one-year stint with the Chicago Bears , and he remained a reliable target of Justin Herbert's even at the age of 33 last year. Allen led the Chargers in catches with 81, despite just 3 starts in 17 games played while ranking second on the team in receiving yards (777) and third on the team in receiving touchdowns (4). Allen has certainly lost a step, but his chemistry with Herbert and mentorship of Ladd McConkey have been valuable to Los Angeles. His ideal home would be remaining with the Chargers albeit in a slightly smaller role so that youngsters like McConkey (24-years-old), Quentin Johnston (24-years-old) and Tre Harris (24-years-old) can develop into primary targets in 2026. Ideal landing spot: Los Angeles Chargers Von Miller chose to sign with the Washington Commanders in 2025 after seeing them finish as the 2024 NFC runners-up behind Jayden Daniels ' NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year performance. Then, the 2025 season went completely downhill with Daniels and others dealing with injury issues. Coach Dan Quinn moved on from both offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. Washington finished with the 22nd-ranked scoring offense (20.9 points per game) and the 27th-ranked scoring defense (26.5) in a year that ended with a 5-12 record. However, Miller did his best at age 36: he led Washington with 9.0 sacks. His 138.5 career sacks are the most by an active player, so even at the age of 37 in 2026, he can be of value even though he's far from his Super Bowl 50 MVP-level prime. Miller makes plenty of sense on the Packers , given Micah Parsons ' situation. Parsons is recovering from a torn ACL. Miller would be an ideal addition to hold down the fort at the edge rusher spot opposite former first-round pick Lukas Van Ness until Parsons gets back. Once he does, Miller could be a situational pass rusher for the Packers, a team whose +1500 odds to win the Super Bowl are the seventh-best in the NFL, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Even though Green Bay is known as a team that can be free agent-averse, general manager Brian Gutekunst signed veteran defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to hold down the fort until Devonte Wyatt can return from his injury. Miller would be a similar signing. Ideal landing spot: Green Bay Packers The New England Patriots released four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs before free agency began because the cap hits on his contract were set to increase from $10.5 million to $26.5 million in each of the next two seasons. Diggs was an integral piece for the 2025 AFC champions. At the age of 32 and fresh off a torn ACL, Diggs led the Patriots with 1,013 yards receiving and four touchdowns on 85 catches. His 83.3% catch rate was the second-highest catch rate by a wide receiver in the past 45 seasons, according to CBS Sports Research. Only New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas ' 85% catch rate in 2018 was higher than what Diggs produced in 2025. Diggs' legal trouble is likely why he remained available through the first big wave of free agency in March. He pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other criminal charges following an alleged assault of his personal chef. On May 6, Diggs was [... truncated ...]
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris, and Ladd McConkey have "clearly been the top three" wide receivers for the Bolts throughout the offseason program, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Harris, 24, was the 55th overall pick in the second round in last year's NFL draft out of Ole Miss. He caught 30 of his 43 targets for 324 yards and just one touchdown in 17 regular-season games (10 starts) for the Bolts, but he appears primed to take on a bigger role in Year 2 under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel with veteran Keenan Allen still a free agent. Harris' fantasy stock for the 2026 season would take a major hit if Allen were to re-sign in L.A. While Harris has an opportunity for a bigger role this year, he will be battling for the WR3 role with fourth-round rookie Brenen Thompson, and he'll most likely go undrafted in 12-team fantasy football leagues this fall. At RotoBaller, Harris is currently ranked just inside the top-100 fantasy wideouts at No. 90 as he embarks on his second year in the NFL
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday that Harris is "clearly" part of the team's top three wide receivers alongside Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston at OTAs, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports. With Keenan Allen still unsigned and looking like a poor fit for new OC Mike McDaniel's speed-based offense, Harris appears ticketed for a bigger offensive role in his second season. Harris appeared in all 17 regular-season games as a rookie, making 10 starts, but he logged just 49 percent of the offensive snaps and turned 43 targets into a 30-324-1 receiving line. Allen played 55 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps but paced the team with 122 targets and 81 catches. Harris will need to fend off fourth-round rookie Brenen Thompson, but Harris certainly has a chance to see significantly more playing time and pass volume in 2026
Justin Herbert is poised for a big season as the Chargers have replaced offensive coordinator Greg Roman with Mike McDaniel and added veteran tight end David Njoku. With a talented group of pass catchers including Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Tre' Harris, Omarion Hampton, Keaton Mitchell, Njoku, and Oronde Gadsden, and improvements to the offensive line, Herbert's dynasty value is expected to soar. He is considered a strong buy at his current QB9 ranking
Veteran TE David Njoku has signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. After nine seasons with the Browns, Njoku saw reduced stats in 2025 due to rookie Harold Fannin Jr.'s emergence. In LA, he joins a crowded receiving corps and could be a late-round best ball target. This move may delay Oronde Gadsden's ascent to the starting TE role
Harris could have competition within the wide receiver room after the Chargers selected Brenen Thompson 105th overall during the 2026 NFL Draft. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel reportedly had significant interest in Thompson because of his blazing 4.26 40-yard dash, reminiscent of the wide receiver archetype he valued as a head coach in Miami. It's hard to tell if the Chargers will have designated plays for Thompson, or if that role will feature Harris, the 2025 second-round pick who made his bones at the collegiate level as a RPO specialist. Harris' rookie year was relatively mundane (30-324-1) despite playing all 17 regular-season games, but with Keenan Allen potentially no longer on the roster, there's overall more opportunities available in Los Angeles in what figures to be a more pass-happy scheme come 2026