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-- 2026 EarlyBird Premium Rates Debut! --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

For the 30th consecutive year, FFMastermind.com is proud to offer special EarlyBird Discount Rates for our Premium Services. With the release of our Initial 2026 Keeper/Dynasty Player Rankings and top 12 PPR/Non-PPR fantasy player rankings, the 2026 Premium Season is underway. How do you get access to these special off-season items? That's easy. Just head over to our Secure Order Form and order our 2026 Pro Bowl package or Super Bowl package and you'll be hooked up to receive access to premium information EACH MONTH for the NEXT 12 MONTHS. Fantasy football to us is a year-round job, not just a seasonal hobby. Why Fantasy Football Mastermind? Click HERE and we'll tell you why. Remember, it's never too early to get a leg up on your competition!

-- Preliminary Top 12 Fantasy Player Rankings for 2026 (PPR & Non-PPR) --
Mon Feb 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

2026 Premium package subscribers take note. Looking for a head start on the 2026 fantasy season? FFMastermind.com's Michael Nazarek offers his Preliminary Top 12 Fantasy Player Rankings for 2026 (both PPR & Non-PPR leagues) for your viewing pleasure. Nazarek gives you analysis for each player ranked. Log into your premium account and Enjoy.

-- Initial 2026 Dynasty/Keeper Fantasy Rankings Released! --
Mon Jan 26, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

2026 Pro Bowl and Super Bowl premium package subscribers take note. The first premium feature for 2026 has been released! Are you looking for fantasy keeper/dynasty player rankings? Need to make a cutdown on your roster by the Super Bowl? No problem! Keeper Korner columnist Brent Lathrop has just released his Initial 2026 Dynasty/Keeper Fantasy Rankings for your viewing pleasure. Remember, these rankings could change significantly once free agency hits, but they do represent a good current guideline for how we feel players in keeper/dynasty leagues stack up. Log into your premium account and Enjoy.

-- 2026 NFL Draft Central Debuts! --
Fri Jan 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Our 2026 NFL Draft Central feature has debuted! This feature contains links to all our 2026 NFL Rookie Draft coverage. We begin the 2026 off-season with the first round order of the upcoming 2026 NFL Rookie Draft in late April, a list of Key NFL Dates for 2026, and a link to a preview of our 2025 premium Rookie Draft Reference Guide. Other free and premium items will be released in the coming days and weeks, such as February Rookie Player Rankings. Be sure to check out 2026 NFL Draft Central today!

-- 2026 Coaching/Player Moves Feature Debuts! --
Sun Jan 4, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Once again in 2026, FFMastermind.com is tracking all important coaching and player moves throughout the NFL in our annual Coaching/Player Moves feature for your viewing pleasure. This feature will be updated daily as key coaches and players re-sign, sign, resign, or are fired. Enjoy!

Last Updated: Wed Feb 11, 2026, 9:20 AM

-- Packers Name Luke Getsy --
Wed Feb 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Green Bay Packers have named Luke Getsy QBs Coach.

-- Maxx Crosby Going Nowhere? --
Wed Feb 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Las Vegas Raiders HC Klint Kubiak has affirmed he wants All-Pro DE Maxx Crosby to remain with the organization moving forward.

-- Sign Up for Free Fantasy Newsletters! --
Wed Feb 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Texans Name James Ferentz --
Wed Feb 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have named James Ferentz TEs Coach.

-- Panthers Name Darrell Bevell --
Wed Feb 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have named Darrell Bevell Associate Head Coach.

-- Giants Name Brian Callahan --
Wed Feb 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have named Brian Callahan QBs Coach and Passing Game Coordinator.

-- Ravens Name Anthony Levine --
Wed Feb 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Baltimore Ravens have named Anthony Levine Special Teams Coordinator.

-- Browns Name Byron Storer --
Wed Feb 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have named Byron Storer Special Teams Coordinator.

-- Commanders Extend Tresa Way --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Commanders have signed three-time Pro-Bowl P Tresa Way to a contract extension.

-- Kyle Pitts to be Franchise-Tagged? --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports franchise-tagging impending free-agent TE Kyle Pitts makes the most sense for the Atlanta Falcons.

-- Rob Havenstein Retires --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports veteran free-agent OT Rob Havenstein has retired from the NFL after 11 seasons. He played for the Rams.

-- FFMastermind.com Subscribers Win Thousands! --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Jets Name Bill Musgrave --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Jets have named Bill Musgrave QBs Coach.

-- Mac Jones Watch --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic the trade market for San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones will be robust and there’s a good chance they’ll get an offer they can’t refuse.

-- Ravens Name Anthony Weaver --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Baltimore Ravens have named Anthony Weaver Defensive Coordinator.

-- Titans WR Plans --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports it isn’t out of the realm for the Tennessee Titans to keep WR Calvin Ridley and add impending free-agent WR Wan'Dale Robinson via free agency.

-- Aaron Rodgers Watch --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are in no hurry to get an answer from veteran QB Aaron Rodgers and definitely want him to return for 2026.

-- Drake Maye Played Through Shoulder Injury --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New England Patriots QB Drake Maye says his shoulder injury was significant heading into the Super Bowl. He took a pain-killing shot in order to play, but does not expect to require surgery on the shoulder.

-- Deshaun Watson Settles Final Civil Lawsuits --
Tue Feb 10, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Browns QB Deshaun Watson has settled the last two sexual misconduct civil lawsuits against him.

-- Raiders Name Klint Kubiak Their New HC --
Mon Feb 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have named Klint Kubiak Head Coach.

-- A Great Product Consistently --
Mon Feb 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Premium Package subscriber David Stewart shares his thoughts on why he's been a premium customer since the year 2000. Patrons considering a subscription should think seriously about what David has to say!

-- David Njoku Moving On? --
Mon Feb 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports impending free agent TE David Njoku writes in an Instagram post that “the time for me to find a new home has come.” Njoku’s contract is set to void on March 12, one day after the new league year begins. Njoku, who has played the entirety of his career in Cleveland, previously stated his desire to remain with the Browns.

-- Keion White Shot in the Ankle --
Mon Feb 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports San Francisco 49ers DL Keion White was shot in the ankle early Monday morning in downtown San Francisco. White was in surgery tonight after sustaining a bullet wound to his ankle earlier in the day.

-- Nasir Adderley Set to Unretire --
Mon Feb 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports former Chargers S Nasir Adderley has announced he plans to unretire and return next season. He would be a UFA.

-- Teams Want to Trade Picks Up to Five Years in the Future --
Mon Feb 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports there will be a push this offseason to extend the NFL trade limits from three years of draft picks to five.

-- Chargers Name Adam Gase --
Mon Feb 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Los Angeles Chargers have named Adam Gase an assistant focusing on the passing game.

-- Eagles Name Chris Kuper --
Mon Feb 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Philadelphia Eagles have named Chris Kuper Offensive Line Coach.

-- Klint Kubiak to Become Raiders New HC --
Mon Feb 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Seattle Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak confirmed late last night that he will be taking the Las Vegas Raiders’ vacant head coaching job.

-- Super Bowl LX: Seahawks 29, Patriots 13 --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 19-of-38 passes for 202 yards and one score in the Seahawks’ 29-13, Super Bowl LX win over the Patriots. Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker, who rushed for 135 yards, is the Super Bowl LX MVP.

-- Fantasy Football Rankings - Best in the Industry! --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Doug Scoville gets to the point real quick concerning our Pre-Season PDF Fantasy Football Cheatsheets, saying they are the Best in the Industry. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Doug has to say!

-- Seahawks Super Bowl LX Inactives --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports today's Seattle Seahawks inactive players include: QB Jalen Milroe (3rd QB), FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), LB Chazz Surratt, LB Jared Ivey, NT Brandon Pili, OL Mason Richman, and TE Nick Kallerup.

-- Patriots Super Bowl LX Inactives --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports today's New England Patriots inactive players include: QB Tommy DeVito (3rd QB), WR Efton Chism, OL Caedan Wallace, OT Marcus Bryant, LB Bradyn Swinson, TE C.J. Dippre, and CB Kobee Minor.

-- Mike Evans Watch --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans’ agent, Deryk Gilmore says he thinks Evans’ competitive nature leads to more football. In other words, he feels Evans has more football in him.

-- James Pearce Facing Five Felonies --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports court records show Atlanta Falcons DE James Pearce is facing five felonies after being arrested on Saturday.

-- Jets Name Ryan Slowik --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Jets have named Ryan Slowik Safeties Coach.

-- Joe Burrow Going Nowhere --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals will not entertain trade offers for QB Joe Burrow.

-- Falcons Fire Ryan Pace --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have fired VP of football operations Ryan Pace.

-- Texans Extend DBs Coach Dino Vasso --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Houston Texans DBs coach Dino Vasso is pulling out of all defensive coordinator opportunities and will return to Houston with a new contract extension.

-- Why Subscribe to FFMastermind.com? --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Dolphins to Look into Trading Tua Tagovailoa --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Miami Dolphins would like to explore trading QB Tua Tagovailoa, but it remains unclear if a deal is feasible.

-- Bears Promote Press Taylor --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Chicago Bears are promoting passing game coordinator Press Taylor to Offensive Coordinator.

-- Chiefs Want Travis Kelce Back in 2026 --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Kansas City Chiefs hope to have Pro Bowl TE Travis Kelce back for 2026, with plans to talk following Super Bowl LX.

-- Derek Carr Could Unretire --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports QB Derek Carr could unretire for the right situation and coaching staff, sources said.

-- Maxx Crosby Watch --
Sun Feb 8, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (knee) is rehabbing from a meniscus repair that could mean any trade would happen before the NFL Draft or later.

-- James Pearce Jr. Arrested --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Atlanta Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. was arrested on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon (two counts), aggravated stalking and fleeing/eluding police. Pearce was arrested after crashing his vehicle following a police chase.

-- George Pickens Expected to be Franchise-Tagged --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Dallas Cowboys are expected to place their franchise tag on Pro Bowl impending free-agent WR George Pickens, league sources said.

-- Adios Kirk Cousins? --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to be released before the start of the new league year in March, allowing him to choose where or if he wants to play in 2026, per league sources.

-- Keep Coming Back! --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Super Bowl premium package subscriber Jack Fields gets to the point why he Keeps Coming Back to be a premium subscriber after trying out other services. Patrons considering a subscription should check out what Jack has to say!

-- Ravens Name Marcus Brady --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Baltimore Ravens have named Marcus Brady Passing Game Coordinator.

-- Jets Name Alfredo Roberts --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Jets have named Alfredo Roberts TEs Coach.

-- Giants Name Mike Bloomgren --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NJ.com reports the New York Giants have named Mike Bloomgren Offensive Line Coach.

-- Jets Name Seth Ryan --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New York Jets have named Seth Ryan Passing Game Coordinator.

-- A.J. Brown Watch --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports Philaddelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown’s relationship with the organization remains somewhat tenuous. Substantial conversations about Brown’s future with the organization haven’t taken place yet, but will ramp up around the NFL combine in two weeks.

-- Travis Kelce Watch --
Sat Feb 7, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports many people close to Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce believe he will return for at least one more season.

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