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The New England Patriots' running back corps, featuring Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, is set for training camp with a focus on improving efficiency despite a productive 2025 season. Stevenson, a veteran, aims for consistency after an up-and-down year, while Henderson looks to build on an explosive rookie season. Competition for backup roles will include Lan Larison and Terrell Jennings
Every fantasy football manager knows how quickly things can change when it comes to one of the most physical positions in football — running back. Staying prepared and knowing which backs are next in line for touches will always give you an edge on the competition. Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2026 NFL season It’s also important to understand which backups have a chance to rise the depth chart based on talent, which ones are poised for a leading role when injuries strike and those who would max out as part of a less appealing replacement committee. Here’s how I’m ranking the top backup running backs based on their fantasy potential in 2026. While I believe it’s only a matter of time before Henderson emerges as the lead back in New England , it seems as though he’ll start the season behind Rhamondre Stevenson once again. The goal with my work is always to project how the next campaign will look and get ahead of how backfields will develop, but Henderson still has work to do in order to prove he deserves the top spot on the depth chart. The fantasy community as a whole believes last year’s second-round pick will be the more valuable ball carrier in New England moving forward. Henderson’s ADP is currently resting at the Round 4-5 turn as the RB21, while Stevenson is going off the board as the RB30 in the seventh round. Though Henderson often took a backseat to the veteran last year, it’s easy to see why the future looks extremely bright for the 23-year-old. Even with Stevenson heavily involved, Henderson ended the season with 911 rushing yards, 221 receiving yards and 10 total TDs. A good chunk of that production came over the final eight weeks when Henderson took advantage of Stevenson being banged up and posted top-10 numbers at the position during that stretch. He flashed more than enough potential to think he’ll grow into a bigger role and become a weekly fantasy difference-maker as early as this season. In the meantime, Stevenson will begin the season offering RB3 fantasy production with Henderson being more of a boom-or-bust weekly RB3 with massive upside when the balance of the backfield shifts. Be prepared for the more explosive Henderson’s touches to ramp up as he gains the coaches’ trust, the same way Jahmyr Gibbs eventually usurped David Montgomery in Detroit . There aren’t many running backs who can brag that they posted over 1,300 scrimmage yards each of the past two seasons, but Dowdle is one of them. He accomplished the feat in 2024 with the Cowboys and again last season with the Panthers, when he overtook an injured Chuba Hubbard and erupted with a pair of 200-yard games before eventually cooling off down the stretch. Now, he joins the Steelers, where he’s reunited with his former head coach Mike McCarthy, who knows him well from their time together in Dallas . That could result in Dowdle capturing a significant role in Pittsburgh ’s offense and perhaps even replacing Jaylen Warren as the lead back at some point. Pittsburgh also has last year’s third-round pick Kaleb Johnson , who doesn’t appear to be slated for much of a role, as well as this year’s seventh-round pick Eli Heindenreich, who is a jack of all trades that might carve out a few offensive touches. For now, Warren and Dowdle seem poised to handle the bulk of the workload in a timeshare that looks like it could be a frustrating one for fantasy, because it has the potential to shift in either direction on a weekly basis. That ambiguity makes Dowdle an interesting fantasy pick though, since we’ve already seen him rise to the top of uncertain backfields in recent years. Even if he remains behind Warren, Dowdle will have a chance to offer fantasy RB3 production while holding serious one-injury-away upside. Corum continues to hold down his spot as one of the top backup RBs for fantasy. This comes after he took a major step forward in Year 2, earning a larger role behind Kyren Williams and ultimately finishing with 782 sc [... truncated ...]
New England Patriots rookie running back Jam Miller will be competing for a backup role behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson in 2026 after he was selected in the seventh round in April out of the University of Alabama, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. New England doesn't have a clear-cut RB3 on its roster like they did last summer with veteran Antonio Gibson. Lazar suggests it will be a four-man competition between Miller, Terrell Jennings, Lan Larison, and undrafted rookie Myles Montgomery for what will likely be one spot on the 53-man roster. Miller is a compact runner with good straight-line speed, and his experience as a core special-teamer early in his career at Alabama should help his cause. His best path to playing time as a rookie with the Patriots will be if Stevenson misses time due to an injury, so Miller can be avoided in redraft fantasy leagues in 2026. In dynasty/keeper formats, Miller is strictly a stash candidate in his first year if you have either Henderson or Stevenson rostered
Despite missing three games with a toe injury, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson recorded 948 scrimmage yards and nine touchdowns on 162 touches. Despite the emergence of Patriots 2025 second-round running back TreVeyon Henderson, Stevenson remained an integral part of the New England offense and finished the year as the RB22 in per-game PPR scoring. Entering 2026, Stevenson should once again see regular work, particularly in goal-line and short-yardage situations. However, fantasy managers may have good reason to expect regression from the 28-year-old. For one, Stevenson averaged 10.8 yards per reception and 9.3 yards per target in 2026, well above his career averages of 7.0 yards per reception and 5.5 yards per target. Additionally, New England seems likely to give more touches to Henderson, who averaged 5.1 yards per carry and scored 10 touchdowns as a rookie. At his current redraft ADP of RB31, Stevenson may be a player to avoid
TEAM TALK Patriots Unfiltered: Training camp competition , offseason topics, FIFA World Cup. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Phil Perry ’s Numbers to Know: Why Maye-Brown connection could be lethal, and more. /Interesting . Hector Longo focuses on 5-foot-8 speedster Demario Douglas , who will be battling for a roster spot in one of the NFL’s bigger wide receiver rooms. Khari Thompson ’s 2026 position preview: Running backs edition. Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson headline a group that finished sixth in the NFL in rushing yards per game last season. Bill Heyen explains why this year will be different for TreVeyon Henderson in the Pats’ RB room. Ethan Hurwitz mentions how using Pro Scout Insights is helping Drake Maye improve in 2026. Hector Longo spotlights kicker Andy Borregales , who enters Year 2 with no competition and a big kick behind him. Stephen Sheehan relays Zak Kuhr on Christian Barmore and what he needs from the Pats star DT. Sara Marshall discusses a recent prediction that sees safety Kevin Byard III regressing in 2026. “ He’s getting older. He has nowhere to go but down after leading the NFL in picks. He’s going to have to adjust to a new team… and there’s a player behind him on the depth chart who might … challenge him for snaps.” Sara Marshall picks up on TE Eli Raridon hype as an overlooked Patriots rookie who hit the NFLs radar. NESN looks at the Patriots offseason losses in 2026: Who Replaces Stefon Diggs , K’Lavon Chaisson and other key departures? Lauren Campbell relays Tom Brady on realizing how important Rob Gronkowski was. Khari Thompson highlights Mac Jones opening up about his tumultuous time with the Patriots. “Brian Hoyer was the backup … but we were like, this is not going to be good.” Sara Marshall is thankful Eliot Wolf never pulled the trigger on the rumored trade offer on the table for WR Brandon Aiyuk . Aiyuk’s uncertain future and recent social media shenanigans underline that non-move. Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick discuss the AFC East landscape , who are the kings of the division, if Drake Maye closed the gap on Josh Allen , and more. (49 min.) NATIONAL NEWS NFL Nation (ESPN) AFC East: Can Bills, Jets or Dolphins unseat the Patriots? Video (ESPN) What to watch for in the AFC East ? (1 min. video) Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) Execs, coaches, scouts rank top NFL tight ends for 2026. No Pats. Matt Okada (NFL.com) 2026 NFL season’s most highly anticipated Week 1 debuts: Newly acquired players spice up all 16 games. Patriots included. Justin Melo (NFL Draft on SI) The most overlooked NFL Draft pick at every position group (And why they’ll be steals). TE Eli Rarido included. /Click for commentary . Bobby Kownack (NFL.com) AFC West training camp preview: Top storylines for Broncos, Chargers , Chiefs, Raiders. /Patriots play the AFC West this season
Numbers to Know: Why Maye-Brown connection could be lethal, and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Editor’s note: Patriots insider Phil Perry is sharing 26 numbers to know for 26 days leading up to Day 1 of training camp on July 25. We will share roundups over the next three weeks, starting with numbers one through nine: Rhamondre Stevenson ranked No. 1 among all running backs in Rushing Yards over Expected per Carry last season at plus-1.4. What does that even mean? It’s a new stat used to determine how many yards a back gains on a given play compared to an average back. Stevenson beat out players like James Cook and Derrick Henry . Some are predicting a breakout season for fellow running back TreVeyon Henderson . But remember, Stevenson didn’t fumble the ball after Week 5 last season. With that part of his game cleaned up, he should be a massive portion of this Josh McDaniels offense again in 2026. Drake Maye finished No. 2 in MVP voting last season, his second in the NFL. As of today, Maye has the sixth-best odds to win MVP in 2026 behind Josh Allen , Lamar Jackson , Patrick Mahomes , Justin Herbert , and Joe Burrow . Now, why might Maye be a decent bet to win the award this coming season? They added a number one receiver in A.J. Brown , and he’s in his second season of Josh McDaniels’ offense. If Maye does defy the odds and win MVP, he’d become just the second Patriot to win the award. You might have heard of the first guy. He has a statue. Christian Gonzalez ranked No. 3 among qualifying defensive backs in Catch Rate Allowed Over Expected at minus-10.2-percent. So, what the heck does that mean? He’s very, very good at not allowing passes you think would be caught to be caught. Only Caleb Bullock and Tre’Davious White beat Gonzalez in this metric, but Gonzalez faced 13 more targets than both of those players combined. Now, we just have to see how his contract situation plays out. TreVeyon Henderson had four rushes of 40+ yards last season. The only player with more was Jahmyr Gibbs with six. Henderson tied De’Von Achane, James Cook, Derrick Henry, and Jonathan Taylor . But here’s where an increased workload for Henderson could pay off in 2026. Those four backs averaged a long run every 74 attempts. Henderson averaged one every 45. As Henderson continues to develop his instincts as a runner as he gets more comfortable in this Patriots offense, you could see even more explosive plays from him in 2026. The Patriots are scheduled to play five primetime games in 2026. That’s the most on their schedule since Cam Newton was quarterback in 2020. That has to be music to the Krafts’ ears. The Patriots raised their profile with the MVP-caliber play of Drake Maye and their run to the Super Bowl. But Cinderella no more, they’ll have a bright red target on their backs this coming season, and everyone will be watching. Marcus Jones has scored six non-offensive touchdowns in three full seasons – he missed all but two games in 2023. It’s the most by any player since Jones entered the NFL as a rookie in 2022. He can be the type of X-factor – thanks to punt returns and pick-sixes – that can help a team scrap together a couple of extra wins. Against what’s anticipated to be a more difficult schedule in 2026, just a few of those explosive plays can pay major dividends for the Patriots. New safety Kevin Byard led the NFL with seven interceptions last season with Chicago . The Bears led the league with 23 INTs. The Patriots? Tied for 22nd with just 10 interceptions as a team. Can the addition of Byard and all that football IQ help turn the Patriots defense into a turnover machine in 2026? I think it could. And don’t be surprised if that Byard wisdom rubs off on young Patriots safety Craig Woodson . The Patriots are scheduled to face eight teams that made the playoffs last season, one team being Buffalo, whom they’ll play twice. Last year? The Patriots played just four games against playoff teams. “This is sc [... truncated ...]
As training camp approaches, the author identifies 10 players whose dynasty value is inflated by hype and recent performance, recommending they be traded before their value potentially diminishes. Players like Carnell Tate are being overvalued based on potential, while others like TreVeyon Henderson's price tag may not reflect their likely usage. Established players like Drake London, CeeDee Lamb, and Justin Jefferson are suggested as targets when trading away these overvalued assets
The Raiders 2025 draft class only has played one season, so identifying which players could or could not be replaced here is a little bit different than my previous editions. Players have either under, or over performed and plenty of players are still developing after being selected as pure developmental prospects. Ashton Jeanty is a staple of the Raiders offense, and looking back was a runningback the right pick, most likely not, but he’ll remain a focal point of the Klint Kubiak offense, beyond that we will see the rest. A fun idea I had was a re-draft, but not any re-draft that just picks the best player, I wanted to re-draft the Raiders for 2020 but use the same positions at each selection. For example in 2019 at 4th overall, while I would desperately want to take a defensive tackle, the Raiders selected EDGE Clelin Ferrell and thus they’ll stick at EDGE. A few rules: Any player can be selected, but only one’s who were available with that pick to start with, for example a busted first round pick, who still produced but not at a first round value I can’t take in round 3 or 4 I MUST take a player at the same position that was taken at that selection (QB for QB, RB for RB, etc) The overall selections remain the same, I won’t assume a trade does or doesn’t happen I plan to do a redraft for 2019 to 2025 re-draft and then my own personal “what I would do” 2026 re-draft so keep an eye on those. Round 1, 6th Overall: RB Ashton Jeanty (original pick) Original Pick: RB Ashton Jeanty You could likely make a case here for Patriots 2nd rounder TreVeyon Henderson or Browns Quinshon Judkins , but I remain with Jeanty. An underwhelming season for the rookie out of Boise State was largely in part to near historically bad offensive line play in terms of run blocking. Jeanty recorded just 975 yards and five touchdowns on the ground, with a 3.7 yards/attempt but he also added 346 yards, five touchdowns, and 55 receptions good for over 1300 career yards from scrimmage. Jeanty also ranked inside the top eight for breakaway rate, missed tackles forced, yards after contact, and explosive run rate with him ranking top 3 in both missed tackles and yards after contact. Round 2, 58th Overall: WR Kyle Williams (69th overall) Original Pick: WR Jack Bech I debated sticking with Bech or going with Noel, Chimere Dike , and Pat Bryant . Dike is an All-Pro for his pure return skills and despite 48 receptions, 423 yards, and 4 TD he’s a little limited as a receiver which gives me a bit of concern there given the reliance on straight line speed & limited route running. Broncos 3rd rounder Pat Bryant hauled in 378 yards, and a touchdown on 31 receptions, and Bech 224 yards on 20 receptions. Lastly, Noel logged 26 receptions, 292 yards, and 2 touchdowns. The 2025 draft was deep at wide receiver, but there was a stark fall off after the 39th overall selection of Luther Burden with just four of 17 receivers crossing 300 yards today. Kyle Williams was among my top receivers in the class, and the 3rd rounder hauled in 10 receptions, 209 yards, and three touchdowns with another 290 yards on 11 kick returns. It’s hard to evaluate the draft class, and Bech could turn into having a long career but his rookie season was far from expectations. Round 3, 68th Overall: CB Darien Porter (original pick) Original Pick: CB Darien Porter Like other picks on this list, it was a debate mainly down to Chiefs Nohl Williams , 49ers Upton Stout & Saints Quincy Riley. Riley and Stout both primarily play the slot, and both struggled with their ups and downs in 2025 in the run game, coverage, and volume of targets. Nohl Williams allowed a 52% reception rate, 276 yards, and a 82.9 QBR with 7 PBU and 50 tackles. Porter played roughly 200 more snaps, and the 3rd rounder logged 5 PBU, a FR, and allowed just 290 yards, 0 touchdowns, and a 79.8 QBR. Porter is older, but he’s new the position, and the 4th rounder has elite measurables with the potential to be a long term starting def [... truncated ...]
ESPN has started releasing their Top 10 position lists for the 2026 NFL season, and started with running backs . In what should be no surprise, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley lands on the list at No. 3 overall, down from No. 1 last offseason. Jeremy Fowler makes it clear in the article that the rankings are not a future projection, or a career-inclusive award, but rather best tried to answer who the best running back in the league is right now . Despite a drop in production in 2025, the coaches, scouts, and team personnel around the league didn’t penalize Barkley for his performance that followed a 2,000-yard season when it came to voting. “I’m not going to penalize him for a terrible all-around offense last year,” a high-ranking personnel official with an NFL team said, according to ESPN . “He’s still a three-down weapon and if I needed a running back for one season I’m still taking him 1.” One NFL coordinator explained that his only criticism of Barkley is that he doesn’t always produce when everything isn’t set up perfectly, with the RB needing lanes to be completely clean — something the coordinator said dates back to Barkley’s time with the Giants. We got to see a taste of that last season with the offensive line struggled and he tried to stretch the field with fancy footwork instead of a bull-like approach. Still, no one is questioning Barkley’s ability to be a game-changer, and hopefully with changes to the offensive scheme and coaching staff, things will be more cohesive for everyone in 2026. Full Top 10 RB list: Bijan Robinson Jahmyr Gibbs Saquon Barkley Christian McCaffrey Jonathan Taylor Derrick Henry James Cook III De’Von Achane Kenneth Walker III Breece Hall Three players received honorable mention — Josh Jacobs , Kyren Williams , Quinshon Judkins — and several other players received votes, including: D’Andre Swift, Javonte Williams , Chase Brown , Ashton Jeanty , TreVeyon Henderson , Travis Etienne Jr. , Alvin Kamara
TEAM TALK Patriots Catch-22: QB tiers , NFL over/unders. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Hector Longo ranks all the Patriots road trips for 2026: From a Super Bowl rematch in Seattle to Monday Night at Arrowhead, New England ’s away schedule is loaded this season. Ethan Hurwitz explains why the Patriots should already be overjoyed with Kevin Byard signing. Ethan Hurwitz notes defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr’s motivation stems from two important things. Ethan Hurwitz looks at Justin Melo’s re-ranking of the 2026 rookies and why the Pats’ were given more stick than carrot. Richard Lewis relays an article from The Athletic, listing the biggest questions on all 32 teams in the NFL. For the Patriots, the question was about the defensive line. Hector Longo weighs the pros and cons of the Patriots taking a flyer on TE Jonnu Smith . Sara Marshall suggests the Patriots need to keep a close eye on a potential trade target , Cardinals TE Trey McBride. Stephen Sheehan thinks the NFL’s 100 best players in the league list will disappoint Patriots fans . NATIONAL NEWS Matt Verderame (SI) Ranking the five best running back duos ahead of the 2026 season. No. 5 Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) 2026 NFL WR dynamic duo rankings . No. 7 A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs . Gilberto Manzano (SI) Ranking the NFL’s five best wide receiver duos for 2026. No Pats. Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Which U.S. area has best NFL players ? Eight teams, Cup winner. Pats included. Justin Melo (NFL Draft on SI) 2026 NFL Draft: Way-too-early re-ranking of the top 50 prospects. Nick Shook (NFL.com) Which NFL players should improve in 2026? Bobby Kownack (NFL.com) Top 100 Players of 2026: Nos. 90-85 . No Pats. Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) NFL sophomore QB outlook: Biggest 2026 questions for Cam Ward , Jaxson Dart and Tyler Shough . Matt Verderame (SI) Super Bowl LXI road map: Bengals are dangerous , but there are potential pitfalls. Staff (SI) Ranking America’s best athletes from all 50 states. The Breer Report (SI) Rams the best in the NFL ? Joey Bosa done? Bears Edge rushers. (7 min. video) The Breer Report (SI) Lions release Terrion Arnold, Aiyuk’s drama , Chris Johnson ’s ALS diagnosis. (10 min. video) EXTRACURRICULAR Jerry Thornton writes about the ‘Mexican Batman’ who has been running around the city, catching motorbike thieves and leaving them taped to poles for the police. Chris Bumbaca (USA Today) The questions the NFL couldn’t afford to ask about Brendan Sorsby , a gamble it wouldn’t take. Ben Koo and Brendon Kleen (Awful Announcing) ESPN analyst Matt Miller ’s charitable efforts face scrutiny amid life-threatening car crash. Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Report: Jonathan Jones is in “advanced talks” to leave CBS for The Athletic . The role of the insider vs. traditional reporting. Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL Network-Comcast standoff enters its third month
We are in the midst of the NFL offseason, with little going on around the league as a whole and the New England Patriots specifically at the moment. Naturally, this week’s version of our Sunday Patriots Notes is therefore a shortened one. Nonetheless, there are still a few things to talk about. So, let’s dive straight in. The Patriots may not be singing the “draft and develop” tune quite as loudly as they did early during Eliot Wolf’s tenure as quasi-general manager, but they have still brought in a significant number of young players over the last few seasons. Among them are 21 entering their second seasons in the league — players naturally in position to make the famous sophomore jump. Let’s take a closer look at them to find out who should be expected to show some significant improvement heading into 2026. RB TreVeyon Henderson : The Patriots’ second-round pick a year ago, Henderson led the team in every major rushing statistic as a rookie. However, on the year as a whole he still played second fiddle to starter Rhamondre Stevenson . That is not necessarily expected to change too much this fall, but the youngster should still take on a more active role in the rotation. Improved vision and blocking should help him do so and become even more of a big play threat than he already was in 2025. RB Lan Larison : After missing all of last season due to a leg injury, Larison will be competing for the No. 3 running back spot behind Stevenson and Henderson this summer. Based on spring practices, the versatile change-of-pace back can be seen as a frontrunner for that role. FB Brock Lampe : Lampe, like Larison, had to spend all of 2025 on injured reserve. However, his path to a roster spot is blocked by veteran free agency pickup Reggie Gilliam . Pending incident of accident, Gilliam will be the Patriots’ fullback, leaving Lampe to aim for the practice squad. WR Kyle Williams : Williams ran hot and cold during his rookie season but despite some promising plays had a limited overall impact. With the Patriots having revamped their receiving corps through the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs , he will face increased competition for playing time. That said, better depth especially at the X-receiver spot might allow the team to use him in a fashion better suited for his skillset. WR Efton Chism III : Chism was a non-factor for much of 2025, but did spend all year on the 53-man roster nonetheless. He will get another prime opportunity to earn a spot on the team, and we believe he will ultimately be successful . Whether that means a more active role on offense or in the return game remains to be seen, but with Mack Hollins , DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte all in a contract year, the Patriots might be playing the long game. WR Jeremiah Webb : Webb spent all of 2025 on the practice squad. Unless the former UDFA can show a massive jump during the summer, and the spring does not suggest that will be the case, this looks like a best-case scenario again for him. TE C.J. Dippre: The Patriots’ tight end depth took a hit when Julian Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury during OTAs, leaving the door wide open for others to earn the TE2 role behind Hunter Henry . Dippre has some talent and will get a chance to prove himself, but it would not be a surprise if the team went in a different direction. OT Will Campbell: Of all the Patriots second-year candidates, Campbell might be under the most pressure. The fourth overall selection in last year’s draft started all 17 of the games he was available for and had some promising stretches of play before a knee injury derailed his season and left him struggling in the playoffs. Now fully healthy and with a year of experience under his belt, he is in a prime position to take a step forward and help solidify the left side of New England ’s offensive line. OT Marcus Bryant : Bryant will be competing for a backup spot behind Campbell, Morgan Moses and Caleb Lomu. The team did give him plent [... truncated ...]
TEAM TALK Patriots Unfiltered: Summer storylines , NFL news, FIFA World Cup. (2 hours) Photos: Best of Patriots 2026 full uniform shoot . Photos: Best of New England Patriots 2026 specialty shoot . LOCAL LINKS Graham Wilker sees the Patriots having more defensive tackle talent than roster spots this summer: Here’s how the depth chart could shake out entering 2026. Ethan Hurwitz talks about two Patriots defenders – one rookie and one veteran – who share a unique perspective on learning the defense. Graham Wilker identifies 3 Patriots underdogs who could quickly become fan favorites during camp. Michael DeVito spotlights under-the-radar WR Efton Chism III who could break out if given a chance. Ethan Hurwitz explains why TreVeyon Henderson could be Patriots’ 2026 breakout star. Michael DeVito sees Romeo Doubs as an under-the-radar yet clear upgrade at the No. 2 receiver spot Phil Perry ranks the 25 most important Patriots for 2026: Nos. 25-21 – Nos. 20-16 . Jerry Thornton thinks it’s a perfect idea that Mr. Kraft is lobbying the NFL to schedule the Patriots to play in Scotland. Ethan Hurwitz reports Christian Elliss coached up the Patriots Foundation Flag Football game. Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick discuss the under-the-radar players who could make the roster; Plus, live calls. (50 min.) NATIONAL NEWS Evan Winter (AtoZSports) Drake Maye is taking control of the Patriots like Tom Brady once did and it shows just how special his career can be. Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: Why the Jaguars will be fascinating when training camp arrives; Plus, some young players stepping up for the Colts and Cardinals, a rookie to watch and more. Craig Ellenport (Athlon Sports) 2026 NFL Preview: Golden Age of wide receivers . Nate Tice (Yahoo! Sports) Breakout defensive players to watch in 2026. Craig Woodson included. NFL Nation (ESPN) 2026 NFL contract extension updates for all 32 teams. Christian Gonzalez included. Wendell Ferreira (AtoZSports) Best available free agents form intriguing roster as training camp approaches. Grant Gordon (NFL.com) Top 100 Players of 2026, Nos. 100-97 . No Pats. Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) One-year deal for Portland coach Micah Nori could give NFL teams ideas . EXTRACURRICULAR Dan Wetzel (ESPN) NFL’s denial of Brendan Sorsby sends the right message. Albert Breer (SI) Why the NFL is insulating itself against Brendan Sorsby and its gambling partners. Conor Orr (SI) The NFL is smart to block the Brendan Sorsby spectacle from entering the league. Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL’s position on Brendan Sorsby seems to conflict with the CBA. Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA has not decided whether (or how) to challenge the NFL’s position on Brendan Sorsby
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was able to overcome early-season fumbling concerns in 2025 and led the team in running back snaps on his way to a very usable RB25 finish, despite missing three games. While calls for a TreVeyon Henderson breakout are growing louder and easier to buy into, there's a world where the 2025 second-round pick takes his game to a stratospheric level without meaningfully impacting Stevenson. In what will be quarterback Drake Maye's second full season as a starter, there is a sense around the team that he has taken ownership of Josh McDaniels' offense, and with New England acquiring A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs to go with Mack Hollins and Kayshon Boutte, they could boast the most physically imposing receiver room in the league. Having spent a first-round pick to shore up the offensive line after making free agent investments at fullback and tight end, this appears to be a unit looking for creative ways to adopt a bully-ball persona. In what should remain one of the league's most efficient and explosive offenses, there's a realistic possibility for both backs to crack 1,000 yards from scrimmage while pushing for double-digit touchdowns, and at RotoBaller's RB28, Stevenson remains a value in the middle rounds of 2026 drafts
Top offseason is subjective, because NFL teams are on varying timelines and one team's goals may not match another's. There is a lot taken into account when considering who had the best offseason from coaching changes to player additions and subtractions. A team's inclusion on this list does not guarantee success. In fact, a team capable of adding several players to its roster through free agency likely did not have players of their own worth paying and were coming off a difficult season. Reflecting upon last season, the Patriots were the perfect example of a team that won the offseason. They were in position to pick No. 4 overall in Mike Vrabel's first season and aggressively spent in free agency. The Super Bowl runner-up signed defensive tackle Milton Williams , offensive tackle Morgan Moses , wide receiver Stefon Diggs , edge rusher Harold Landry and others in free agency. New England followed that up by drafting left tackle Will Campbell , running back TreVeyon Henderson , center Jared Wilson and safety Craig Woodson ; all of whom became starters. Comparatively, Cleveland also may have been labeled a winner last offseason. The Browns had a strong rookie class but still found themselves in a position to select No. 6 overall in this year's draft because quarterback play was underwhelming. Who has had the best offseason thus far? There were three teams in consideration for the final spot: the 49ers , Giants and Saints . New York missed the cut because the Dexter Lawrence loss has to be taken into account just as much as its additions. The Giants lost wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson , tight end Daniel Bellinger and others as well. New Orleans made offensive moves that should upgrade the unit, but the collective may not be as impactful as San Francisco's. San Francisco has Super Bowl aspirations and brought in a couple players familiar with how that journey looks: wide receiver Mike Evans and linebacker Dre Greenlaw . Assuming the Brandon Aiyuk situation is reconciled this offseason, the 49ers should benefit from not having distractions looming over them throughout the season. In addition to Evans, Christian Kirk and De'Zhaun Stribling are likely to be immediate contributors as well. From the 49ers' perspective, the Nate Hobbs signing gives them versatility in the secondary. Defensive tackles Gracen Halton and Osa Odighizuwa should supplement an interior group who had underperformed last season. Edge rusher Romello Height and cornerback Ephesians Prysock add to the depth also. I struggled on how much to weigh all the veteran additions made along the offensive line. Offensive guard Wyatt Teller and offensive tackle Braden Smith have been plus starters in their careers, but are obviously closer to the end of those respective careers than the beginning. First-round center Keylan Rutledge should instill a physical nature the team had been lacking at that position. After accumulating nearly 100 receptions over his first two seasons, wide receiver Tank Dell missed all of the 2025 season recovering from an injury. He is expected to be cleared for training camp and available for Week 1, so that is another offensive addition in the grand scheme. Second-round defensive tackle Kayden McDonald was a perfect fit for the Texans and provides them with a hopeful long-term starter at a position that has largely been occupied by veterans early in head coach DeMeco Ryans ' tenure. Safety Reed Blankenship was the missing puzzle piece to the defense as well. Overall, it was clear the franchise had objectives this offseason and they executed that vision. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn microwaved their initial roster with veterans such as Bobby Wagner , Dorance Armstrong , Austin Ekeler and others, but the team is transitioning. The defensive front was a point of emphasis as the team brought in Odafe Oweh , K'Lavon Chaisson , Leo Chenal , first-round pick Sonny Styles , fifth-round pick Joshua Josephs and others. C [... truncated ...]
New England Patriots running back Jam Miller could be an interesting stash option for dynasty managers. The Patriots selected Miller in the seventh-round of this year's draft. He figures to compete for the No. 3 spot in the backfield with Terrell Jennings, Myles Montgomery, and Lan Larison. This past season, Miller rushed for 504 yards on 130 carries with three touchdowns in 11 games at Alabama. The 3.9 yards per carry isn't ideal, but the Patriots believe Miller has the potential to be a decent contributor. The Patriots often deploy three-man rotations in the backfield, which could give Miller some value right away, assuming he wins the job. At worst, Miller is someone worth stashing on the taxi squad in case an injury happens to Rhamondre Stevenson or TreVeyon Henderson
Everyone has their favorite way to play fantasy football, but what makes dynasty so special is that transactions can be made anytime, anywhere. With the marketplace always fluctuating, there is an opportunity for trading. I’ve got two players to buy and two to sell today, so you can keep your teams fresh and stacked for the upcoming season. Let’s get started with a big sell from the Big Apple! This one may be a little unpopular, but hear me out. Jaxson Dart put together a strong rookie season, finishing as a top-five fantasy quarterback four times last year. While he struggled with some throws, evidenced by his 92.2 True Passer Rating (28th in the league), his rushing production carried his fantasy profile. Dart had six games with at least 50 yards rushing and nine rushing touchdowns, which tied him with running backs D’Andre Swift and TreVeyon Henderson , who each had 9 rushing touchdowns. But my cause for concern is the situation that he is walking into for 2026. He’s got no Wan’Dale Robinson (140 targets), and Malik Nabers may not be at 100% until mid-season. Here’s Part 2 of my practice notes, focused on the action on the field: • John Harbaugh called Jaxson Dart ‘s adjustment to the new offense a “work in progress.” That’s an accurate description. He looks a lot like he did last offseason when he was often indecisive in the pocket.… — Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) June 8, 2026 The Giants have rededicated themselves to the run, and their biggest offensive addition was Isaiah Likely , which also hints at more two-tight-end sets with Theo Johnson . In dynasty startups, I would rather have Trevor Lawrence , Brock Purdy , and Dak Prescott . A;; three are currently going off the board after the Giants’ signal-caller. Dart is fine and holds plenty of upside, but if you have him, you could easily trade him away for a solid passer and additional assets to strengthen other areas of your team. Suggesting to sell off the WR2 on a potent offense, what could go wrong?! Jameson Williams has some of the highest highs of any receiver, but unfortunately, he pairs those peaks with some dark, desolate valleys. Williams had seven games in which he finished as a top-12 fantasy wide receiver for the week, which is incredible. However, the other side of that story is that he had seven games in which he finished outside the top 50 fantasy wide receivers for the week. Two of those weeks, he finished with zero fantasy points despite recording a snap share above 85% in both games. Detroit is bringing in a new offensive coordinator who loves to establish a physical offensive game plan. Is Jameson Williams worth the unpredictability? 🤔 @AndrewErickson_ @Fitz_FF pic.twitter.com/UQedgo7x32 — FantasyPros (@FantasyPros) May 27, 2026 Not only will Williams have to work on understanding a new offensive scheme, but second-year wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa has already made an impression on the new OC as he continues to develop. If you are unsure if now is the time to sell, just wait until late July when Dan Campbell praises Williams for his work ethic. It happens like clockwork every offseason, and the buy window will be wide open at that point! RELATED: Pads, Blocks, End Zone Locks | Dynasty Running Backs to Target in 2026 The ADP of Rachaad White makes absolutely no sense to me. He is currently going in the late 13th round of superflex dynasty start-ups and the middle of the 10th round of Underdog best ball drafts. White finds himself no longer in Tampa Bay, but now in Washington behind superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels . It is easy to see how he can be a top rusher compared to his running back cohorts, such as Jacory Croskey-Merritt , Kaytron Allen , and Jerome Ford . What makes me even more excited about White’s potential in 2026 is his ability to catch passes. Get used to seeing this a lot this season. Commanders RB Rachaad White catching passes out of the backfield. pic.twitter.com/kS8krQazZo — Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) June 9, 2026 White h [... truncated ...]
The New England Patriots concluded their mandatory minicamp with an intense practice. Key players like Gabe Jacas, Harold Landry III, and Jack Westover were absent. Morgan Moses was present but limited, while Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte participated in drills but not full team activities. Robert Spillane and Marcellas Dial Jr. also had managed workloads. The practice featured competitive red zone drills with notable plays from TreVeyon Henderson and Romeo Doubs
TEAM TALK Highlights: A little behind-the-scenes of Drake Maye’s media day shoot. (1 min. video) Patriots Team-building challenge: Save Pat Patriot. (1 min. video) Patriots celebrate National Donut Day with Dunkin’ Donuts. (37 sec. video) LOCAL LINKS Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Similar motivations for A.J. Brown , Randy Moss; Mandatory minicamp, Drake Maye update, QB blending, Julian Hill effect, Eli Raridon, TreVeyon Henderson , Quotes; More. Steve Balestrieri ’s Sunday Patriots Notes: Roster overhaul, Gonzalez contract talks, Boutte trade rumors, and A.J. Brown’s impact on the offense. Doug Kyed ’s NFL Notes: Christian Gonzalez ’s contract looms over upcoming Patriots minicamp. Mike D’Abate reports Kayshon Boutte confirms he will attend Patriots minicamp after being atypically absent from OTAs. Bob George looks at what the Patriots really have in A.J. Brown , and the future of the wide receiver room. Karen Guregian serves up some leftover thoughts on A.J. Brown joining the Patriots. Mike Luciano says Jalen Hurts ’ OTA struggles highlight A.J. Brown’s value to the Patriots. Ethan Hurwitz projects the 53-man roster before minicamp. Graham Wilker posts a way-too-early 53-man roster projection that includes a few surprising omissions. Ethan Hurwitz resets the Patriots WR depth chart: How does A.J. Brown fit in? Ethan Hurwitz relays CB Marcellas Dial with an encouraging injury update after rehabbing a torn ACL last year. “I feel great. My knee doesn’t hurt, I don’t feel any pain whenever I’m doing anything.” Ethan Hurwitz explains why DT Joshua Farmer could end up being a surprise roster cut this summer. Sara Marshall believes there is a good chance that the Patriots will inquire about another blockbuster trade ahead of this year’s deadline. Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick welcome the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Devin Jackson to to discuss the A.J. Brown trade . ‘Patriots won the trade for right now’ . (5 min. video) NATIONAL NEWS NFL Nation (ESPN) 2026 NFL minicamps: Teams, rookies, QBs we’re watching. Patriots: Minicamp begins June 9th. Does Christian Gonzalez show up? Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Josh McDaniels: Drake Maye knows a hell of a lot more than he did last year at this time. Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Will Campbell: I’m 22 years old, so I’m a long way from where I’m going to be. Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Kayshon Boutte says he will attend Patriots’ mandatory minicamp amid talk of a trade. Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) No, A.J. Brown did not say he “leaked” Eagles stories to the media. Jeremy Fowler , et al (ESPN) How June 1 turned into a blockbuster trade day in the NFL. Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Will June 1 trades become a new annual tentpole for the NFL? Albert Breer (SI) NFL Takeaways: How the A.J. Brown trade finally got done, The Browns’ future after Myles Garrett ; Plus, more on the Packers ’ WRs, Steelers ’ defense, Bears’ next stadium site and more. Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) Scout’s Notebook: Jared Goff is the NFL’s most underrated quarterback; is Justin Herbert overrated? Eva Geitheim (SI) The 10 oldest stadiums in the NFL. Xuan Thai (ESPN) Six years after Reche Caldwell murder, family fears the case has gone cold
With Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson atop their depth chart, the New England Patriots field one of the most promising running back tandems in football. The depth behind the two is far from settled, however, which prompted the team to invest its second-to-last selection in the draft — pick No. 245 in the seventh round — in another RB: Jam Miller out of the University of Alabama. Only a few days after he heard his name called, Miller put his signature under a four-year, $4.5 million rookie contract that breaks down as follows. Base value: $4,504,940 Maximum value: TBD Guarantees: $124,940 Signing bonus: $124,940 2026 (age 22): Base salary: $885,000 Signing bonus: $31,235 Salary cap hit: $916,235 2027 (age 23): Base salary: $1,050,000 Signing bonus: $31,235 Salary cap hit: $1,081,235 2028 (age 24): Base salary: $1,165,000 Signing bonus: $31,235 Salary cap hit: $1,196,235 2029 (age 25): Base salary: $1,280,000 Signing bonus: $31,235 Salary cap hit: $1,311,235 Miller’s contract is structured exactly like those the Patriots’ other late-round picks received. The base salaries are equivalent to the the veteran minimums for each of those seasons, with no part of them guaranteed. The only difference between Miller’s deal and, for example, the one signed by quarterback Behren Morton is that the latter received a higher signing bonus due to being drafted 11 spots earlier in the seventh round. Whereas Morton’s bonus is worth $149,228, Miller’s comes in at $124,940 prorated over four annual portions hitting the salary cap at $31,235 each. That $124,940 number, which has already been paid, will remain on the Patriots’ books regardless of Miller’s outlook. It either will be part of his cap number each season, or count as dead money in case he gets cut
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