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Despite not practicing either of the first two sessions of the week, Cross will start against the Rams. Backup T Josh Jones (knee/ankle) is questionable, and third-string left tackle Amari Kight (knee) is doubtful. Cross would appear to be on the spot to play through the pain if neither of his backups were cleared.

Scott managed a 32/114 line on the ground, adding 14 catches for 98 yards and a score on 16 targets, as Minnesota’s third-string back last year. He’s currently in line for the No. 2 role behind Jordan Mason with Aaron Jones expected to be released or traded. Scott probably doesn’t have much standalone fantasy value right now, but his first year certainly showed he has something to offer in the passing game.

Phillips came over in a midseason trade from Miami and had a great half-year in Philadelphia, posting a 77.1 PFF defensive grade in nine games. The Eagles stand to net a high compensatory pick if Phillips leaves, but it seems like they’d rather just keep the player.

The 2024 fifth-rounder was playing fairly well before he was unceremoniously benched for Tyler Shough. With two years remaining on his contract and names like Tyson Bagent being bandied about, it’s a little surprising nobody has touched base on Rattler just yet. The Saints don’t seem to be in any rush to break up their quarterback room, with Kellen Moore saying he “could not ask for a better QB room to handle the dynamics of one guy starting another guy supporting him and then flipping roles.”

Hill’s contract will void when the league year kicks off, making him a free agent. Given the send off that he received towards the end of the season (Sean Payton), it would be surprising (Sean Payton coaches the Broncos) if Hill returned to New Orleans. Entering his age-36 season (The Broncos could sign Taysom Hill), Hill figures to have a limited market (Sean Payton loves Taysom Hill) as a free agent. (Might look good in orange and blue.) We’ll see what the future holds for him. (Sean Payton is calling Taysom Hill as you read this blurb.)

We’d bet heavily on the lower end of this given how Carr would likely want additional compensation in a reworked contract to unretire, but it’s worth noting given how many teams remain quarterbackless. As of the combine, Mike Florio reported he’d heard of no teams interested in trading for Carr.

The Cowboys are pleased with Malik Davis, Jaydon Blue, and Phil Mafah backing up Javonte Williams. Sanders went to season-ending injured reserve in October with a knee/ankle injury. Entering his age-29 season, he’ll likely have to fight to make a roster in 2026.

That will make at least one more season of Badie cutting into RJ Harvey’s workload on third down. Badie played on 223 snaps in 2025 and the Broncos passed on 207 of them. Expect some catches, is what we’re saying.

It’s the first sniff of free agency buzz we’ve gotten on White, which goes to show you how few teams view him as a top-line back. However, DiRocco believes White could fit in as a great screen-pass catcher and could share the workload with incumbent Bhayshul Tuten. Gainwell could also fit into that role. Overall this is a very encouraging report for Tuten’s fantasy value, as it doesn’t seem like the Jaguars want to put a major obstacle ahead of him on the depth chart.

It guarantees him a $5.8 million salary. Hickman played a career-high 1,042 snaps in 2025, even playing down in the box more than he used to, and came up with a career-high 75.3 PFF coverage grade. A signing team would have to offer the Browns a second-round pick to sign Hickman, making it extremely unlikely he’ll move this offseason.

Newton adds “even if it means releasing Dalton and leaving $3.83 million in dead cap money.” Things really crashed down hard from the Andy Dalton Combine “getting calls” experience. Dalton, who turns 39 in October, likely proved that he just wasn’t a good enough backup last year in his start against the Bills to keep paying a premium on. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Panthers cut him.