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-- 2026 Madness NFL Rookie Draft Reference Guide Released! --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- April Off-Season Eye in the Sky Reports! --
Sun Apr 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

We've just released our initial April Off-Season Eye in the Sky Reports covering 4 teams. Look for more reports to be released throughout the next five months leading up to NFL Kick-Off in September. Enjoy.

-- Free Agency Review in 2026: 24 Players to Watch - Winners & Losers --
Thu Apr 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

4/2/2026: By FFMastermind.com's Michael Nazarek (Premium Fantasy Article) - The first (and tiny second) wave of free agency in 2026 is over, so this is a good time to offer my first thoughts on the biggest moves made and situations that have developed over this period of time. Below, you'll see I have offered 24 players to watch over the coming months. The first 15 listed are players whom I believe to be the biggest fantasy winners with regard to where they find themselves at this time into free agency (including trades). The next 9 are my biggest fantasy losers for fantasy in 2026 from free agency and trades. Time's a wastin', so let's get right to the fantasy analysis... [READ REST OF THE STORY]

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Mon Mar 9, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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Last Updated: Fri Apr 17, 2026, 12:29 PM

-- Jaguars Acquire Ruke Orhorhoro --
Fri Apr 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons have traded DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars Jaguars in exchange for DT Maason Smith.

-- A Great Product Consistently --
Fri Apr 17, 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!

-- Falcons Acquire Maason Smith --
Fri Apr 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Atlanta Falcons have traded DT Ruke Orhorhoro to the Jaguars Jaguars in exchange for DT Maason Smith.

-- Jacoby Brissett Wants a Contract Adjustment --
Fri Apr 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett is not attending Phase #1 of the offseason program and is asking for an extension that pays him as the starter. Brissett, set to make $9.06M in 2026, has only $1.5M in guaranteed money and wants security. the Cardinals appear willing to address it.

-- Texans Extend Will Anderson Jr. --
Fri Apr 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans and All-Pro DE Will Anderson Jr. have agreed on a blockbuster, 3-year, $150M extension with $134M guaranteed to make him the NFL’s highest paid non-QB ever. The deal includes a rare no-trade clause.

-- Steelers Not Eyeing a QB in Round #1 --
Fri Apr 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports it doesn’t appear the Pittsburgh Steelers will draft a quarterback with the #21 overall pick in this year’s draft.

-- Jordyn Tyson Drawing a Crowd --
Fri Apr 17, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports eighteen NFL teams are expected to attend Arizona State WR Jordyn Tyson’s workout today at the college campus.

-- Cardinals Could Trade Up to Draft Ty Simpson --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Arizona Cardinals could trade up from pick #34 to draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson late in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

-- Nick Singleton Medically Cleared --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Penn St. RB Nick Singleton, who broke his 5th metatarsal in his right foot at the Senior Bowl, now has been medically cleared and has resumed running. Singleton projects to be a mid-round pick next week.

-- Quentin Johnston Going Nowhere --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Los Angles Chargers GM Joe Hortiz shut down trade rumors surrounding WR Quentin Johnston, making it clear Thursday that the 2023 first-round pick isn't available.

-- Fantasy Football Rankings - Best in the Industry! --
Thu Apr 16, 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!

-- Dexter Lawrence Trade Watch --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Giants DE Dexter Lawrence wants to be traded. Hence the trade request. He w as open to a fresh start dating back to start of last year. The Giants don't want to give Lawrence a new deal off a down year. They've had discussions with other teams about trades. The feeling around league is he's underpaid on his current deal. The Giants want "a lot" in trade.

-- Dolphins Host A.J. Epenesa --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent DE A.J. Epenesa visited the Miami Dolphins on Thursday.

-- Seahawks Host Dante Fowler --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports veteran free-agent DE Dante Fowler visited the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday.

-- Cardinals Pick Up 5th-Year Option on Paris Johnson Jr. --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Arizona Cardinals have picked up the fifth-year option on OLT Paris Johnson Jr., source says. That’s just over $19 million for the 2027 season for the 2023 sixth-overall pick with more surely coming eventually via a new deal at some point.

-- Cam Ward Rehab Update --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward (shoulder) is on schedule in his rehab process after injuring his throwing shoulder in January and could take part in the Tennessee Titans’ June minicamp.

-- De'Von Achane Shows --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane, who was not present for the start of the team’s voluntary off-season workout program last week, was spotted in the Dolphins’ training facility today, per sources. It is believed that Achane showed up as a sign of good faith as the two sides continue discussing a contract extension, per source.

-- Brandon Aubrey Unlikely to Leave the Cowboys --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Dallas Cowboys restricted free-agent PK Brandon Aubrey has until Friday to sign an offer sheet with another team. If he doesn’t, Dallas retains his rights for the 2026 season. With time running out and no offer forthcoming, Aubrey now looks destined to remark with Dallas in 2026.

-- Josh Cameron Watch --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Baylor WR Josh Cameron, who suffered a calf strain at the Combine, is on track to be fully healthy by rookie minicamp, source said. An All-American returner, Cameron recently had a Top 30 visit with the Falcons and spent time 15+ teams.

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Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Jets Cancel David Bailey's Visit --
Thu Apr 16, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Texas Tech DE David Bailey was supposed to have a 30 visit with the Jets. The team decided to cancel that visit. The Jets had all the information they already needed on Bailey, so they felt there was no reason for a visit.

-- Germie Bernard Touring --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Alabama WR Germie Bernard wrapped up his visits with trips to the Falcons today and Steelers yesterday. The likely second rounder also visited with the Browns and Raiders, among others.

-- NFL Looking into Replacement Officials --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the NFL has started onboarding potential replacement officials as the expiration of its collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association approaches, clubs were informed Wednesday in a memo.

-- Giants Host Chris McClellan --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Missouri DL Chris McClellan, a Day #2 pick, is spending his visit with the Giants today, source says. He is a defensive tackle who can also rush the passer. McClellan also had visits with the Broncos, Raiders, Panthers, Cardinals, and 49ers.

-- 49ers Host Caleb Lomu --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Utah OL Caleb Lomu spent last night with the 49ers (27th), as San Francisco continues to do work on the top OLs. Lomu is likely a possible be a trade-up target. He also spent time with the Rams, Panthers, Texans, Bears, Lions, Browns, Chiefs, Eagles, and Dolphins.

-- Chiefs Host Colton Hood --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tennessee CB Colton Hood visited the Chiefs this week, per source. Kansas City owns the #9 and #29 picks in next week’s draft. Hood, a projected first-round pick, has also visited the Jets, Cowboys, Seahawks, Texans, and Raiders.

-- Kadyn Proctor Touring --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Alabama OT Kadyn Proctor, one of the Draft's top tackles, most recently visited the 49ers on a Top 30 visit. Proctor has spent time with the Chiefs, Browns, Lions, Dolphins, Eagles and Cardinals, among others.

-- De'Von Achane Watch --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Miami Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullivan says RB De'Von Achane is not available for trade. Sullivan says he’s had positive conversations with Achane’s team in regard to an extension and believes they are have trending in the right direction.

-- Keep Coming Back! --
Wed Apr 15, 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!

-- Cardinals Host Ty Simpson --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Arizona Cardinals hosted Alabama QB Ty Simpson on Wednesday.

-- 49ers Hosting Kendal Daniels --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Oklahoma LB Kendal Daniels visits the San Francisco 49ers today, per a league source.

-- C.J. Allen Runs His 40 Today --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Georgia LB C.J. Allen ran his 40 today for scouts and talent evaluators at 4.47, an average of the times recorded from 4.45-4.50. That is a confirmation of the speed the projected late-first/early-second round pick has shown on tape.

-- Denzel Boston Ending His Tour --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Washington WR Denzel Boston, a likely first-rounder, is on his final visit with the Dolphins today, a source says. He’s also visited with the Commanders and Texans this week.

-- Justin Jefferson Touring --
Wed Apr 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Alabama LB Justin Jefferson has visited the Texans, Titans, and Falcons.

-- Dexter Lawrence & Giants Reach an Impasse --
Tue Apr 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants and DL Dexter Lawrence, who have been talking about a new big-money extension, have reached an impasse, sources say. The Giants have engaged with teams on a potential trade and that will continue. It should come to a head before the Draft.

-- Zach Ertz Rehab Update --
Tue Apr 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports veteran free-agent TE Zach Ertz (torn ACL) says he’s ahead of the pace of his first ACL rehabilitation. Ertz may not be totally healthy by September, but perhaps he’ll be a midseason reinforcement somewhere. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said “you never know” when asked about Ertz returning behind TE Dallas Goedert.

-- Joel Bitonio in Limbo --
Tue Apr 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry says OL Joel Bitonio still hasn’t decided if he’ll play in 2026 or not. “It’s a pretty big life decision for him. I don’t think that we can operate under the assumption that he’s absolutely coming back because he hasn’t said that in any space,” Berry said.

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-- Kenny Moore Trade Watch --
Tue Apr 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SI.com reports Dallas and Minnesota are potential landing spots for Colts CB Kenny Moore, who wants a trade.

-- Colts Sign One --
Tue Apr 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Indianapolis Colts have signed free-agent S Nasir Adderley.

-- Bryce Young Watch --
Tue Apr 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan says the team will pick up the 5th-year option for QB Bryce Young soon. “Once the draft’s over, we’ll definitely get that going,” Morgan said in his press conference. Obviously, the player’s not in the building yet. … We’ll get that done as soon as he gets back in the building.” Carolina’s offseason program begins next week on Monday, April 20th. With the draft beginning next Thursday, it stands to reason that the Panthers will officially pick up Young’s option within the next two weeks.

-- George Pickens Watch --
Tue Apr 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Dallas Cowboys executive Stephen Jones says thus far the Cowboys have had no one call with interest in franchise-tagged WR George Pickens regarding a potential trade.

-- Oscar Delp Touring --
Tue Apr 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Georgia TE Oscar Delp will finish out a long list of visits by visiting with the Buccaneers and Chargers this week. He visited with the Patriots, Ravens, and Vikings last week.

-- Broncos Hosting Eli Stowers --
Tue Apr 14, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers is visiting with the Denver Broncos today, a source said.

-- Tank Dell Watch --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio says the team hopes to have a better idea as the team gets through the spring regarding on WR Tank Dell’s (knee) recovery.

-- Giants Host D.J. Reader --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the New York Giants hosted veteran free-agent DT D.J. Reader on Monday.

-- A Millennial Who Won! --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Mansoor Delane Still Touring --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports LSU CB Mansoor Delane, who could be the top cornerback taken, has the Bengals, Ravens, and Commanders as his final three visits, sources say.

-- Steelers Hosting Taylen Green --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Arkansas QB Taylen Green is visiting the Steelers today, per source. One of the top testers at the combine, Green previously visited the Ravens and the Cowboys, who were also among several teams to work him out privately.

-- Jets Hosting Omar Cooper Jr. --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. is visiting with the New York Jets today, per source. In need of wideout help, he’s been a popular pairing with the team at #16 overall.

-- Giants Sign Brandon Allen --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports New York Giants have signed veteran free-agent QB Brandon Allen.

-- Titans Host David Bailey --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Texas Tech DE David Bailey, a likely Top 5 pick who is among those in consideration at #2, had a visit with the Titans last week, source said. They pick #4.

-- Dolphins to Host Makai Lemon --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports USC WR Makai Lemon, one of the NFL draft's top WRs, will visit the Miami Dolphins today, a source said. Miami picks 11th.

-- Chris Brazzell Touring --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell is visiting with the Packers, Commanders, and 49ers this week, the last few in a jam-packed visit schedule. Last week, the talented pass-catcher had visits with the Panthers, Colts, and Cardinals.

-- De'Von Achane Contract Watch --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Miami Herald reports the Dolphins and RB De'Von Achane are not close to agreeing to terms on a contract extension.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Mon Apr 13, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Jerry Searcy gets right to the point of explaining Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Jerry has to say about a starting decision he made in Week #2 of the 2024 fantasy season!

-- Texans Host Zion Young --
Sun Apr 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have hosted Missouri DE Zion Young for a visit.

-- Jalon Kilgore Touring --
Sun Apr 12, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports South Carolina S Jalon Kilgore (6-1, 211, 4.40 speed, 37 vertical, eight career interceptions) will visit the Texans, Panthers, Colts, Seahawks, Commanders, and hold private workouts with the Saints, Bills, and Cowboys.

-- Caleb Douglas Still Touring --
Sat Apr 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports Texas Tech WR Caleb Douglas has had visits with the Eagles, Rams and Texans. Downs also has a visit scheduled with the Cardinals. He has also had private workouts with the Broncos, Vikings and Saints.

-- Caleb Banks Touring --
Sat Apr 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

TSP reports Florida DL Caleb Banks is one of the busier prospects, with approximately 10 visits. Banks finished his visits with the Falcons and Titans this week and has at least three more scheduled for next week.

-- Bengals Host Jacob Rodriguez --
Sat Apr 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Texas Tech LB Jacob Rodriguez visited with the Cincinnati Bengals this past week, per source.

-- Markquese Bell Arrested on Drug Charges --
Sat Apr 11, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Dallas Cowboys S Markquese Bell was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana on Friday, according to Collin County jail records.

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