Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young had his fifth-year extension picked up, but the Panthers are reportedly talking through an extension and GM Dan Morgan will be in touch with Young's agent, according to an interview on NFL Network on Tuesday, May 12.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. was on the field a surprising amount for a seventh-round rookie, with his superior pass blocking leading to more offensive snaps than his fourth-round teammate Bhayshul Tuten. While his opportunities were still limited, touching the ball only 33 times in year one, the path to a larger workload is there for 2026. With the Jaguars saying goodbye to Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency, the backfield is set to be turned over to the two youngsters and free agent acquisition Chris Rodriguez Jr. Having seen more than 160 targets across his last three seasons in Jacksonville, Etienne's absence creates a major vacuum in the passing game, and while Allen made only 10 catches as a rookie, that's four more than Rodriguez has accumulated in his three-year career. After leaving Syracuse as arguably the most accomplished receiving back in a loaded 2025 draft class, Allen could handle the primary pass-catching duties in what profiles to be a high-powered Liam Coen offense. At RotoBaller's dynasty RB90, he's seen his value steadily rise throughout the offseason, but given the fantasy-friendly opportunity that could be in front of him, it's possible Allen is still being severely undervalued.

The New York Jets signed starting running back Breece Hall to a three-year, $45.75 million contract extension last Friday, which is not great news for the dynasty fantasy football value of fellow Jets RB Isaiah Davis. On the bright side, Davis could have a chance to take over RB2 duties in New York in 2026 in his third year in the NFL after Braelon Allen (knee) missed most of last year with an MCL injury. The 24-year-old Davis, a former fifth-round selection in 2024 out of South Dakota State, has actually been quite productive in his limited opportunities so far in his two seasons with Gang Green. He had 43 carries for 236 yards (5.5 yards per carry) and one touchdown on the ground in 16 games in 2025, adding 21 receptions for an additional 186 yards as a pass-catcher. Davis has a healthy 5.6 yard-per-carry average in his two years in the league, and he proved last year that he can contribute in the passing attack out of the backfield. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues with Hall rostered might want to look into acquiring Davis as a handcuff. RotoBaller has Davis currently ranked as the No. 80 dynasty RB.

Dynasty | The Chargers have signed tight end David Njoku. Dynasty Analysis: Njoku is coming off his worst season as a pro, finishing with just 33 catches for 293 yards and four touchdowns. The nine-year veteran finished behind rookie Harold Fannin in the pecking order and Cleveland quarterbacks had a hard time keeping one tight end relevant, leaving Njoku just a few scraps here and there. He should fare a little better in Los Angeles but the emerging Orande Gadsden still looks like their best bet at the position.

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Oronde Gadsden had risen all the way to TE10 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings after flashing at a historical level in his rookie season and finishing his first campaign with 664 yards on 49 receptions. The thought of him working in new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's tight end-friendly scheme was enough to push the soon-to-be 23-year-old into TE1 territory, but with the Chargers agreeing to a one-year deal with veteran David Njoku on Monday, Gadsden's breakout chances have been dealt a serious blow. While Njoku was essentially passed over in his final season with the Browns by rookie Harold Fannin Jr., he still offers unique athleticism and an immense target radius, and his blocking ability could make him more of a staple than Gadsden in three-receiver sets. With Njoku adding to what was already a crowded group of pass catchers, including Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, and Tre' Harris, a reliable target share could be difficult for Gadsden to come by in year two. Gadsden's rookie peaks were as high as almost any player in league history, and Njoku's deal is only for one year, so while the 2025 fifth-round pick out of Syracuse will be clearly impacted in 2026, he should still provide significant value in best ball leagues and as a young dynasty stash.

In selecting wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers have arguably assembled their strongest receiver room in years. After trading for DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. in back-to-back seasons, the selection of Bernard out of Alabama gives the team three capable and complementary players who can be moved across the formation. Before his landing spot was even known, Bernard profiled as a wide receiver who might operate best as a secondary or even tertiary option in an NFL offense, and his fantasy ceiling looks to now be capped on a team with two legitimate target-earners. Where his floor could truly drop out, though, is through subpar quarterback play, and with 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers still unsigned more than two months into the new league year, there's a chance the Steelers could open the 2026 season with one of Will Howard, Drew Allar, or Mason Rudolph under center. At RotoBaller's rookie WR8, even if he turns into a better-for-the-NFL-than-fantasy type of player, Bernard is still going high enough in dynasty drafts that such an outcome would, in all likelihood, lead to him being labeled a bust.

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The Browns selected wide receiver Denzel Boston with the seventh pick of the second round in the 2026 NFL Draft, and having already spent a first-rounder on receiver KC Concepcion, he instantly became part of an exciting young core of skill players in Cleveland. The Browns used second and third-round picks on running back Quinshon Judkins and tight end Harold Fannin Jr. in 2025, with both players showing star potential as rookies. While Boston could struggle to find immediate fantasy success, he has a clear path to becoming a meaningful piece of a rapidly ascending offense, especially if the team can figure out the quarterback position. After starting three different signal callers in 2025, the starting job in year one under new head coach Todd Monken is expected to go to either Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders. If either can provide anything even close to league-average quarterback play, Boston will have a chance to outperform his current standing of RotoBaller's rookie WR6, and if not, a quarterback-heavy 2027 draft class could be key in helping him hold value through the early stages of his career in Cleveland.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is coming off an MVP outing and a career-best QB3 fantasy finish, and at 38 years old, he is an obvious sell candidate for any dynasty managers without a chance of contention. As with any pure pocket passer, Stafford's fantasy success is tied almost exclusively to touchdowns, and after tossing a career-high 46 touchdown passes in his 17th season, regression is almost certain to strike. Stafford's 7.7% touchdown rate was almost three full percentage points higher than his previous four seasons in Los Angeles, and with Kyren Williams and Blake Corum being held out of the end zone on a combined 19 carries from within the five-yard line, Davante Adams alone accounted for an NFL record 11 receiving touchdowns from five yards or closer. Between Adams and 2025 first-team All-Pro Puka Nacua, the Rams still boast one of the best receiving tandems in the league, so another league-winning performance from Stafford is by no means an impossibility, but at RotoBaller's dynasty QB25, non-contending managers who have not already done so would be wise to sell in the wake of what will likely be remembered as the best statistical season of his career.

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed has long shown the ability to be a fantasy difference maker, but in a crowded receiver room, and with a role often limited to slot work in 11 personnel packages, he has yet to top the WR23 finish from his rookie campaign. While a broken clavicle and a separate foot injury limited him to only seven contests in 2025, his per game averages were down across the board, and only twice did he see the field for more than 25 offensive snaps. The hope for dynasty managers is that with the team's leading receiver from 2025, Romeo Doubs, departing in free agency, Reed could see an uptick in usage, but with Christian Watson another year removed from the ACL tear that ended his 2024 season, Tucker Kraft expected back at some point from a torn ACL of his own, and 2025 first-round pick Matthew Golden in line to take a step forward in year two, target competition in Green Bay could be as fierce as ever. As a player who has averaged more than 2.0 yards per route run in his career and added 6.0 yards after the catch per reception, Reed has the skills to become a fantasy staple if kept on the field, and with multiple paths toward insurance upside, he offers untapped ceiling potential, but at RotoBaller's dynasty WR51, his value reflects his commonly low floor, with Green Bay showing a ready willingness to simply remove him from game plans in favor of heavier personnel.

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A rookie tight end has cracked the top five in Half-PPR fantasy leagues every season since 2023, and if that trend is to continue in 2026, New York Jets first-round pick Kenyon Sadiq is perhaps the most likely candidate. The Jets took Sadiq with the 16th overall pick, making him the first tight end off the board in a class that would ultimately see 21 players selected at the position. Having never topped 560 receiving yards during his time at Oregon, his collegiate production does not stack up favorably with that of recent first-round tight ends, but in the era of NIL, Sadiq is one of the few early-declare prospects in this draft class and will take his first professional snaps at the age of 21. His athleticism is well-documented, and with his biggest competition for targets behind Garrett Wilson being fellow first-round pick Omar Cooper Jr., he could see early volume in a Frank Reich offense that has historically involved tight ends at one of the league's highest rates. Sadiq is already RotoBaller's dynasty TE9, and while he may not make the immediate impact of recent rookie tight ends, he has the physical traits and the opportunity to become a sought-after dynasty asset in what looks to be a rapidly improving offense.

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The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt writes that New York Jets fourth-round rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik is quickly becoming a fan favorite and could have a chance to win the backup job behind veteran Geno Smith to begin his first year in the NFL in 2026. Klubnik was accurate and threw the ball well in rookie minicamp over the weekend, although it was closer to a walkthrough pace than a full-blown practice tempo. The 22-year-old's draft stock fell after a poor final season at Clemson in 2025 in which he dealt with ankle and wrist injuries. The word "aura" is being thrown around explaining Klubnik's presence early on, and the Jets' decision to slow-play their pursuit of another veteran backup QB suggests that they could give Klubnik an opportunity to be Smith's backup. Klubnik's primary competition for that job will be Brady Cook. "He's a really smart man," head coach Aaron Glenn said. "We're going to push the envelope with (him) and see exactly where he's at and how he's going to be able to operate with our offense." Klubnik has a ways to go, but his dynasty stock should only continue to rise in a Jets organization planning to start Smith, who was one of the worst QBs in 2025.

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) was seen taking part in the team's offseason program on Tuesday at the team's facilities, six months removed from tearing his left ACL on Nov. 16 of last year in a game against the Carolina Panthers, reports ESPN's Marc Raimondi. Penix threw to receiver Drake London in Georgia. The 26-year-old former eighth overall pick out of the University of Washington in 2024 has suffered three torn ACLs in the last eight years after he tore his right ACL twice in college. With his availability for the start of the 2026 campaign this fall in question, Atlanta signed former Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year, $1.3 million deal in March. The Falcons are on record as saying that Penix will compete with Tagovailoa for the starting gig under center when he's healthy this summer. Penix believes he'll be ready for Week 1 in early September, but the Falcons haven't been clear on a timeline for when the lefty will be back. Penix has disappointed in his two seasons in the NFL, completing 59.6% of his passes for 2,757 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions in just 14 games (12 starts). Durability concerns alone have caused Penix's dynasty fantasy value to plummet this offseason. He's currently ranked 27th at the QB position in dynasty formats at RotoBaller.

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Carolina Panthers president of football operations/general manager Dan Morgon told the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero on Tuesday that the organization will continue to "talk through" a potential long-term contract extension with quarterback Bryce Young. Morgan added that the team "will figure it out at the right time," and that the team "loves him" as he works hard to improve year after year. Carolina unsurprisingly picked up the 24-year-old's fifth-year option for the 2027 season, so they don't exactly have to be in a rush to sign him to an extension. The former first overall pick in 2023 out of Alabama looked overmatched as a rookie and was benched in favor of Andy Dalton in Year 2, but he took a big step forward in 2025, throwing for 3,011 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 16 regular-season starts. Young's physical attributes don't exactly jump out at you, but he has shown in the last year and a half that he has what it takes to at least be a competent starter in the NFL. His dynasty stock is on the rise, but RotoBaller still has him ranked only as the No. 28 QB in those formats.

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer has been a solid backup to Brock Bowers, but The Athletic's Sam Warren writes that "there have been hints that more opportunities could be coming" for Mayer in 2026 under new head coach Klint Kubiak. The team's new head coach has an "affinity for bigger formations," which means the Raiders could feature more two-tight-end sets this year, and Mayer could be more of a pass-catching threat. The 24-year-old former second-rounder (35th overall) in 2023 out of Notre Dame was a TE1 streaming option when Bowers missed time with injury last year, and he finished with career highs in catches (35), targets (50), and receiving yards (328) in 13 games (12 starts) while scoring one time. Vegas added receiver Jalen Nailor in the offseason, but nobody in their WR room has a ton of experience, and veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins could lean on both Bowers and Mayer early on in 2026. In redraft leagues, Mayer will be a low-upside, low-end TE2, at best. And in dynasty formats, RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 43 TE.

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Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett was informed by the team that he is their starting quarterback, despite missing voluntary workouts, according to a source on Tuesday, May 11.

Fantasy Spin: Brissett played in 14 games this past season and threw for 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions during that span. As the veteran skips voluntary workouts in hopes of a new contract, Brissett has weapons around him like Trey McBride, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson. Those weapons and Brissett's gunslinging ability would make him a sleeper option for Week 1 for fantasy football. Brissett isn't a top-12 quarterback, but as a locked-in starting quarterback, he'll be one of the next few quarterbacks off the board in fantasy drafts later this summer.

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After recording 875 receiving yards and nine touchdowns as a junior at Ohio State in 2025, wide receiver Carnell Tate was selected fourth overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans. The Titans also brought in wideout Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency and roster capable pass-catchers in wide receivers Calvin Ridley, Chimere Dike, and Elic Ayomanor. However, Tate carries the highest upside of anyone in Tennessee's wide receiver room by far and could emerge as the team's clear WR1 immediately. Additionally, the Titans' offense should offer more stability in 2026 with Brian Daboll taking over as the play-caller and with quarterback Cameron Ward entering his second NFL season. Tate may have some growing pains early in his NFL career, but Tennessee could end up being the best possible landing spot for his long-term dynasty outlook.

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After a standout career at the University of Notre Dame, running back Jeremiyah Love was selected with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona's significant draft investment in Love signals that the team views him as its future at the running back position. However, Love may not be in a position to dominate backfield touches in Arizona immediately. The Cardinals signed running back Tyler Allgeier to a two-year, $12.25 million contract in free agency. The team also has a pair of capable incumbents at the position in James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson. While Love will certainly get his chances to contribute in 2026, he may not have the same immediate impact in Arizona that he might have in a different landing spot. Love remains a high-end dynasty asset, but his short-term value is a bit less certain following the NFL Draft.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder) has not yet been cleared to participate in OTAs and may not see the practice field until training camp as he recovers from shoulder surgery, according to Pewter Report. Irving battled both shoulder and foot injuries during the 2025 season, which caused him to miss seven games. While the 23-year-old finished the year on the field for Tampa Bay, he underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason that is now apparently delaying his availability for the team's offseason program. While it does not appear that Irving is in danger of missing time to begin 2026, it's still a slight cause for concern for fantasy managers that his injury issues from 2025 are not fully behind him. After averaging 5.4 yards per carry as a rookie in 2024, Irving managed just 3.4 yards per carry while battling injuries in 2025. Tampa Bay also signed running back Kenneth Gainwell to a sizable two-year deal in free agency, which could be an indication that the team is not fully confident in Irving's health status. Fantasy managers should closely monitor updates on Irving between now and the start of training camp.

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Wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson was one of the big winners of 2026 free agency, signing a four-year, $70 million contract with the Tennessee Titans in March. The 25-year-old put together his best season in 2025 with the New York Giants, recording 92 catches for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns on 140 targets across 16 games. At the time of his signing in Tennessee, Robinson profiled as the clear number one target for the Titans. However, Tennessee used the number four overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate, likely knocking Robinson down a peg on the team's target pecking order. Robinson should still see plenty of opportunities as a short and medium-area security blanket for Titans quarterback Cameron Ward. However, his upside in Tennessee is likely limited by Tate's presence. In dynasty formats, managers should downgrade their valuation on Robinson following the NFL Draft.

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A second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough flashed high-end upside down the stretch of his rookie year. Over his last five games of the season, Shough threw for 1,316 yards and five touchdowns while adding 133 yards and three scores as a rusher. The 26-year-old now enters his second NFL season as the unquestioned starter in New Orleans and should be working with a significantly upgraded supporting cast. The Saints used the number eight overall pick in the 2026 draft on wide receiver Jordyn Tyson and signed free agent running back Travis Etienne to a big-money contract in free agency. Shough will have to prove he can produce over the course of a full season, but he appears to be well-positioned for a breakout in year two. In dynasty formats, Shough could emerge as a borderline QB1 as early as the 2026 season.

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