In nearly every fantasy football draft there’s always some surprises but usually they don’t come within the first three picks of the start of the draft. Yet that’s what happened when Sports Illustrated’s senior fantasy football analyst Michael Fabiano grabbed Ezekiel Elliott with the 3rd overall selection. Watch the video for Fabiano’s explanation of why grabbing the Cowboys running back that early was the smart move.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
