Ian Rapoport Predicts Deshaun Watson as Browns' Week 1 Starter

Raiders OL Joshua Miles Placed on Reserve/Retired List -- The Las Vegas Raiders placed reserve offensive lineman Joshua Miles on the reserve/retired list, per @RapSheet. Miles, 30, was a seventh-round pick in 2019 and appeared in 18 career games across seven seasons without ever recording a start. He spent time with six different franchises and joined the Raiders' practice squad in December 2025 but never took a snap for Las Vegas, per Heavy.com. The move frees a roster spot for a Raiders team facing major offensive line questions heading into the draft.

NFL Draft Week: Final Visit Day Wednesday, WR Jordyn Tyson Workout Friday -- @FieldYates outlined key pre-draft events this week: Wednesday is the final day for teams to host prospects on official top-30 visits, and Georgia LB CJ Allen — who did not run at the Combine — will run a 40-yard dash. On Friday, Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson, a projected first-round pick, will hold a positional drills workout at Arizona State. Tyson skipped both the Combine and his Pro Day due to a lingering hamstring injury, making Friday's workout his only testing data for teams, per CBS Sports. The 2026 NFL Draft begins April 23 in Pittsburgh.

QB Taylen Green Visiting Steelers; Cole Payton Visiting Colts -- Former Arkansas QB Taylen Green is visiting the Steelers today, per @TomPelissero. One of the top testers at the combine, Green has previously visited the Ravens and Cowboys, who were also among several teams to work him out privately. Meanwhile, former North Dakota State QB Cole Payton is visiting the Colts today, per @TomPelissero. Both visits suggest these teams are exploring quarterback depth options ahead of next week's draft.

Top TE Prospects Oscar Delp and Eli Stowers Making Pre-Draft Rounds -- Georgia TE Oscar Delp is expected to finish a busy visit schedule with Top 30 meetings with the Buccaneers and Chargers this week, per @RapSheet. He previously visited the Patriots, Ravens, and Vikings. Separately, Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers is on a Top 30 visit with the Broncos today, per @RapSheet. Stowers set a tight end combine record with a 45.5-inch vertical jump, making him one of the most athletic TE prospects in this class and a name worth monitoring for dynasty leagues.

WR Prospects Makai Lemon and Chris Brazzell II on the Visit Circuit -- USC WR Makai Lemon, considered one of the draft's top receivers, is visiting the Dolphins today on a Top 30, per @RapSheet. Miami picks 11th overall, making this a landing spot worth watching. Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II reportedly has visits lined up with the Packers, Commanders, and 49ers this week, capping a jam-packed schedule that included Top 30 visits with the Panthers, Colts, and Cardinals last week, per @RapSheet. The sheer volume of interest in Brazzell suggests he could come off the board earlier than some expect.

Iowa G Beau Stephens Touring Cowboys, Seahawks, Falcons -- Iowa guard Beau Stephens has reportedly visited the Cowboys, Seahawks, and Falcons among a tour of a half dozen teams ahead of next week's draft, per @MikeGarafolo. A first-team AP All-America selection this past season, Stephens is viewed as a potential Day 2 pick. While offensive linemen rarely generate fantasy buzz on their own, his landing spot could significantly impact the rushing and passing efficiency of whichever offense adds him.

Myles Garrett More Likely to Get New Deal Than Be Traded -- Myles Garrett's trade saga may be cooling off. @DanGrazianoESPN said on Get Up that he believes it's more likely Garrett gets another contract bump from the Browns this offseason than gets traded, as reported by @FieldYates. If Garrett stays in Cleveland, it would maintain the status quo for a Browns defense that has been built around his dominance — though teams hoping to acquire the perennial All-Pro pass rusher may need to look elsewhere.

🟢 Zach Ertz — Rehabbing Knee, Eyeing 2026 Comeback -- The veteran tight end is actively rehabbing his knee injury and isn't ruling out a 2026 return, telling @Jeff_McLane he doesn't want that to be his last play. Ertz also hasn't closed the door on a Philadelphia reunion, per @RapSheet. He's a deep stash name worth monitoring if he lands on a roster.

🟢 Tucker Kraft -- Kraft is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in Week 9 of 2025 and appears on track to be ready for the 2026 season opener, though any impact of the recovery on his mobility or production remains unclear.

🔴 Joe Mixon -- Mixon remains unsigned as a free agent following a mysterious offseason foot injury that cost him the entire 2025 season; no update on his current health status has been provided.

🔴 Chris Bell -- Bell suffered an ACL tear in his final college game and is expected to potentially miss significant time early in his professional career, though a specific timeline has not been provided.

[What the data says about Colston Loveland's fantasy upside in 2026 and beyond] A data-driven ML modeling analysis of Colston Loveland's fantasy ceiling sparked optimistic discussion in the r/fantasyfootball community. While the model's 20 historical comps were acknowledged as somewhat limited — likely due to fewer fantasy-viable tight ends historically — the community largely sees Loveland as a potential breakout star. u/ChampagneSyrup noted that Loveland arguably already broke out in the back half of last season, while teammates Rome and Luther haven't fully emerged yet. Concerns centered on target competition: with two other high-target earners on the Bears, some worry Loveland could produce stinkers at his elevated ADP. u/djmv91 called Loveland a "ride or die" pick, adding that a potential Kmet trade would make him the clear frontrunner. The overall sentiment is bullish, though his top-3 TE ADP gives some managers pause.

[5 Overvalued Best Ball Busts for 2026] A contrarian best ball article naming five potential busts ignited fierce debate in the r/fantasyfootball community, particularly around Luther Burden III (ADP ~37). The article cited low target and snap share, but u/TouchGrassRedditor pushed back hard, noting Burden's ADP already prices in an expected target share increase. u/Tall-Description-597 took the opposite view, calling Burden a likely bust and arguing Odunze is superior in nearly every skill except YAC. The inclusion of Tyler Shough as a bust drew criticism — multiple commenters pointed to his rushing upside at a late QB ADP, with the same said about Malik Willis. Several also questioned why RJ Harvey wasn't on the list, calling his ADP "absolutely wild" given his expected split with Dobbins. Opinions were sharply divided on nearly every name.

[2026 Fantasy Football Rankings (Pre-NFL Draft): Top 300 Players] Nick Mariano's pre-draft top 300 rankings generated discussion in the r/fantasyfootball community around several specific player values. Rashee Rice's low ranking drew questions, with u/min_dynasty wondering if it was tied to Mahomes uncertainty. In the RB debate, u/ASmithFS endorsed ranking Gibbs over Bijan. One commenter declared that whoever drafts JJ in the second round will win their league — assuming they hit on their first-round pick as well. The fall of BTJ also drew attention, with u/GettinWiggyWiddit suggesting the decline "should be studied." The thread served as a useful pre-draft checkpoint for managers evaluating current consensus values.

[Top pick in rookie drafts for dynasty leagues] A dynasty rookie draft discussion asking about the 1.01 pick drew overwhelming consensus in the r/fantasyfootball community: it's Jeremiyah Love, no question. u/KDDynasty15 declared "It's Love in any format. No discussion." The original poster appeared to consider Mendoza, but commenters firmly pushed back. u/lilbodie argued Mendoza shouldn't go before 1.05, ranking Love, Tyson, Lemon, and Tate all ahead of him. Even in superflex formats, the community consensus held that Mendoza isn't close to the top pick. u/Sea-Card-6586 suggested that if someone truly prefers Mendoza at 1.01, they should trade down to accumulate more value. Community rankings from KeepTradeCut were also shared, reinforcing Love's dominant 1.01 status across formats.

[2025 Stretches of Play to Keep in Mind for 2026 Drafts [Analyzing Upside/Downside Splits for 7 Different Running Backs]] An analytical breakdown of ceiling/floor splits for key RBs generated practical 2026 draft discussion in the r/fantasyfootball community. u/heyyou11 raised the key strategic question: how to actually navigate players "albatrossed" by slow starts or situation changes, suggesting there's value in exploiting ranks that improperly weight full-season stats. One commenter questioned the apparent preference for Cam Ward over Etienne at similar ADP, asking if this was league-format dependent. u/C_The_Commish appreciated the writeup while confessing an inability to quit Chase Brown and Travis Etienne, and asked whether the analysis incorporated multiple seasons. The general vibe was split between those who found the data actionable and those who felt RB outcomes are ultimately driven by "vibes and luck."

[Over the last 7 years of his football career, Ricky Pearsall has had exactly ONE football injury that caused him to miss games.] A bullish thread on Ricky Pearsall's injury history met strong pushback in the r/dynastyff community. u/KingBBKoala called it revisionist history, pointing to recurring shoulder and hamstring issues that have caused missed practices and games throughout Pearsall's career. u/Bernie4Life420 argued the real problem isn't injuries but that "Ricky-stans" won't admit the profile is spotty — suggesting he may have been overdrafted by the 49ers. On the production front, critics noted Pearsall has only eclipsed 700 yards in a season once in seven years. Defenders see him as a fun flex with upside as a potential WR1 in San Francisco's offense. Others found it amusing that Pearsall is valued similarly to Christian Watson on dynasty trade calculators despite Watson being the more injury-prone player. Opinions remain deeply split.

[Alpha Index for Incoming Rookie Wide Receivers] Original analytics content applying a custom competition-adjusted breakout model to 2026 rookie WRs drew quality engagement in the r/dynastyff community. A clear consensus emerged around KC, with multiple commenters calling him underrated and noting he's been near the top of virtually every metric and rating system. u/No-Introduction-1492 argued KC should be 1.06 in every draft and would be a steal if he falls to 1.07–1.08. u/colbyisgood raised an interesting question about how the model's scores might vary depending on draft capital — specifically the difference between a late first-round versus early second-round selection. Meanwhile, Tyson and Conception emerged as a popular pairing, with one commenter expressing a desire to walk away from rookie drafts with both players.

[With the RB scarcity in this draft class, where would Treyveon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins fall in this years draft rankings?] A counterfactual dynasty discussion about how last year's top RBs would rank in this year's shallow class generated strong engagement in the r/dynastyff community. Most placed both Treyveon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins in the top five. u/wazzupkneegrows said Judkins would slot right behind Love if not for injury concerns. u/absolute_cinema81 projected both around 1.04–1.05 in superflex but noted landing spots for the top WRs could shift things. Opinions diverged on whether Henderson and Judkins would leapfrog this class's top receivers — some argued they'd go over whichever of the big three WRs land in undesirable spots, while others like u/19-FAAB preferred Mendoza, Tate, and Lemon over both backs, pegging 1.05 as the sweet spot.

[Elite tier 2 dynasty WRs and their value as they age] A thread categorizing certain veteran WRs as "elite tier 2" drew significant pushback from the r/dynastyff community, with many rejecting the premise entirely. u/Silly-Scar-9933 called it "insane" to label Amon-Ra St. Brown as tier 2, noting he's been top 5 for roughly four years while barely missing games. u/tovember echoed this, arguing that 28 is not old and blaming recency bias. Jefferson was another name the community refused to place in a second tier. Multiple commenters listed Chase, JSN, Puka, JJ, CD, and ARSB as all tier 1. The broader observation from the thread was about how stacked the WR position has become — as u/Anternuy noted, WR1 overall winners and perennial top producers are being pushed to a supposed second tier, which speaks to the extraordinary depth at the position.

[What the data says about Colston Loveland's dynasty upside in 2026 and beyond] The dynasty-focused version of the Colston Loveland ML analysis found an even more enthusiastic reception in the r/dynastyff community. u/ChemTeach18 made the boldest case, arguing Loveland has "as good of a shot as any TE in recent memory" of reaching the Kelce/Gronk tier, citing his size, athleticism, analytics, and draft capital. Others noted he already fully broke out, with the data simply confirming existing priors. Practical dynasty questions arose too — u/Emzam asked about tiering down from Bowers or McBride to Loveland, while another commenter suggested buying Loveland at the price of a mid-to-late first plus a second-round pick or a "tier down" player. The consensus was firmly bullish, with his Bears situation seen as giving him an excellent shot at TE1 this year.

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