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Denver adds J.K. Dobbins to running back room

Fantasy Football, NFL News
June 10, 2025

Dobbins and Harvey expected to lead rushing attack

Former Chargers RB JK Dobbins is signing a one-year deal with Denver, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Schefter went on to say: “Denver now is expected to rely heavily on two running backs new to its offense: Veteran J.K. Dobbins & Rookie RJ Harvey.” Dobbins has dealt with significant injuries during his career but this move leaves Audric Estime and Jaleel McLaughlin on the outside looking in for touches during the 2025 season.

Nick Chubb signs one-year deal with Houston

Fantasy Football, NFL News
June 9, 2025

Maximum value of $5 million

#Texans deal for four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb has maximum value of $5 million, per a league source @KPRC2. Passed physical and good to go for defending AFC South champions (Aaron Wilson on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: The deal is said to be for $2.5 million with a max of $5 million. Chubb will be insurance in case starter Joe Mixon goes down with an injury. Chubb has dealt with serious injuries each of the last two seasons and doesn’t hold much fantasy value unless Mixon were to miss significant time.

Steelers finally get their QB: Aaron Rodgers

Fantasy Football, NFL News
June 5, 2025

Expected to be at minicamp next week

Renegade A-Rod: Four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers informed the #Steelers he’ll fly to Pittsburgh on Friday and sign before next week’s minicamp, sources tell The Insiders.

Finally, a done deal: Rodgers, 41, will play his 21st NFL season in black and gold. (Tom Pelissero on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: We’ve been operating under the assumption that Rodgers would sign with the Steelers and here we are. His fantasy prospects aren’t great, especially given Arthur Smith is the OC and Rogers lack of mobility, but his presence should be enough to keep DK Metcalf in the WR2 range.

More shoulder issues for Anthony Richardson

Fantasy Football, NFL News
June 5, 2025

Injury Expected to be back during training camp

Colts HC Shane Steichen said QB Anthony Richardson is dealing with a shoulder injury and will not participate in mini-camp next week. (Adam Schefter on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Here we go again. Reportedly, Richardson had some aggravation to his right shoulder last week – the same shoulder he’s had an issue with in the past. This will set him back in open QB competition with Daniel Jones. Jones has the current advantage while Richardson’s fantasy stock is on the decline.

Derek Carr decides to retire from the NFL

Fantasy Football, NFL News
May 10, 2025

Injury Shoulder injury

Derek Carr has announced his retirement. In late March, while ramping up his preparation for the 2025 season, Derek experienced pain in his right shoulder. Eventually, medical scans determined objectively that Derek sustained a labral tear and also had significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff. Upon consultation with his wife, Heather, Derek has decided it is in the best interests of both his family and the Saints organization to retire from the National Football League. (New Orleans Saints on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Carr (34) was more than likely going to miss the 2025 season if he decided on surgery to fix his shoulder. Instead, he decides to call it a career and pass the torch to Spencer Rattler, Jake Haener or rookie Tyler Shough to lead the Saints at quarterback. Haener and Rattler didn’t exactly light the world on fire last season, both completed well below 60 percent of their passes. Expect Shough to have a good shot a starting Week 1.