The NFL Draft has passed, and we are eagerly beginning our preparations for the 2026 season in earnest. While we are excitedly figuring out how the newest additions to all the rosters will fit into the grand scheme of our fantasy plans, we must acknowledge that often successful rookies mean displaced veterans. Players we may have been very excited about pre-Draft may now be expendable, or diminished. Below are the four players who I believe are most hurt by rookie arrivals.
Read MoreIt’s time to get into the Top 10 rookies for this upcoming fantasy season, which is not the same as ranking dynasty rookies. The Top 10 – and today we’ll look at Nos. 10-6 – are how I believe they will impact fantasy teams in 2026 redraft formats. For the Honorable Mentions, click here. Otherwise, let’s get started.
Read MoreThese six rookies probably won’t be super impactful in 2026, but they have a chance. Keep them in mind as fliers when draft day hits later this summer, and keep tabs on their progress throughout the preseason. These players are listed in ascending order based on my anticipated contributions in 2026 as rookies.
Read MoreAfter re-establishing himself as a top RB, Etienne is now moving on from Jacksonville and joining the New Orleans Saints. Is this a downgrade for Etienne, and will he be able to maintain the level of production he has set for himself through his four NFL seasons?
Read MoreWe saw Romeo Doubs join the New England Patriots this offseason as well, and it’ll be interesting to see if the new environment and a potentially increased role can take Doubs from fantasy afterthought to contributor.
Read MoreThe Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers made big moves to address weaknesses in their pass-catching groups this offseason, trading for D.J. Moore and Michael Pittman, respectively. The Denver Broncos, who won 14 games in 2025 despite a shallow receiving corps themselves, saw those bets and raised them after trading first and third round picks, and swapping fourth rounders, with the Miami Dolphins to acquire Jaylen Waddle.
Read MoreOne of the best parts of the fantasy football offseason is watching good players land in the perfect spot to become another true, viable fantasy option for the upcoming year. Michael Pittman landing with the Pittsburgh Steelers is one such move. Pittman may not be a superstar, but he fits like a glove with this team and may be as valuable as ever for us managers.
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