NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Quinn Ewers is the backup quarterback for the Dolphins behind Malik Willis.

The Dolphins signed Malik Willis as a backup, but he is an unknown as a true NFL starter, creating uncertainty about Miami's quarterback situation.

Matthew Stafford's 2026 season could potentially be his last with the Rams, creating a need for a quarterback of the future.

The Cardinals added Gardner Minshew as a backup option behind Jacoby Brissett.

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to go with Jacoby Brissett as their starter, but he will be 34 at the start of the season, creating a need for a quarterback of the future.

Drew Aller is mentioned as a potential quarterback option the Jets could draft in the QB 2-4 range to develop behind Geno Smith.

Ty Simpson is mentioned as a potential quarterback option the Jets could draft in the QB 2-4 range to develop behind Geno Smith.

Garrett Wilson signed a four-year contract extension with the Jets and needs a quality quarterback to get him the ball and maximize his potential.

The Jets traded Justin Fields away, leaving Geno Smith as their starter.

The Jets signed Geno Smith, but he had a down year in a bad situation, and the team may still look to draft a quarterback of the future.

The Steelers got DK Metcalf, adding a star receiver to their offense alongside Michael Pittman.

The Steelers traded for Michael Pittman, adding a receiving option to their offense.

Will Howard is one of two quarterbacks on the Steelers roster, but if Aaron Rodgers doesn't return, Pittsburgh will need a quarterback of the future.

Mason Rudolph is one of two quarterbacks on the Steelers roster, but if Aaron Rodgers doesn't return, Pittsburgh will need a quarterback of the future.

Aaron Rodgers hasn't decided if he's coming back to the Steelers, creating uncertainty about Pittsburgh's quarterback situation.

Aiden O'Connell is the current backup quarterback for Las Vegas, but Fernando Mendoza is expected to be the starter.

Las Vegas is expected to draft Fernando Mendoza at number one overall, with plans to sit him initially to let him learn.

Jacksonville brought in Chris Rodriguez to pair with Brent Sheltut, giving them options at running back without needing a rookie immediately.

Javante Williams signed an extension with Dallas but is not necessarily a long-term solution, leaving room for a rookie running back.

Justice Hill is not really an early down back and is not a succession plan for Derrick Henry in Baltimore.

Keaton Mitchell is gone from the Ravens, leaving no clear succession plan behind Derrick Henry.

Derrick Henry is 32 at the start of the season and while he's been awesome, at some point he will lose that magic, creating a need for succession planning in Baltimore.

Jonathan Taylor has missed significant time in three of the last four seasons and has run over 300 times each of the past two seasons, creating wear and tear concerns.

One analyst still believes in DJ Giddens as a backup option in Indianapolis, which is why they didn't prioritize the Colts as a rookie landing spot.

Jordan Mason is still on the team but could be gone by next season, creating a potential opening for a rookie running back in Minnesota's succession plan.

Aaron Jones was restructured and will stay on the team this year, but both he and Jordan Mason could be gone by next season.

Jeremy McNichols was brought back to the Washington Commanders roster, adding to their depth at running back with four veteran options now on the roster.

Jerome Ford was added to the Washington Commanders roster, joining Rashad White and Ja'Cory Krosky-Merritt as veteran running back options.

Jordan Mason remains on the Minnesota Vikings roster, providing another veteran option in the backfield alongside Aaron Jones.

Aaron Jones was restructured by Minnesota rather than cut as rumors had suggested, indicating he will remain on the team this year despite being in the final year of his contract.

Emmanuel Wilson was added by Seattle in free agency from Green Bay, but has mostly handled backup duties and filled in a few times, with no extended time as a starter in the NFL.

Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in January with surgery in February, with typical recovery time suggesting late October at the earliest return, potentially not until December, and he may not be the player he once was upon return.

Kenneth Walker left the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, creating a clear short-term need for a running back in their backfield.

Ja'Cory Krosky-Merritt remains on the Washington Commanders roster as a fine back, though not someone the team heavily invested in, leaving room for a rookie to eventually take over.

Taj Brooks, drafted by Cincinnati last season, only saw playing time on offense when there was an injury to one of the top two running backs, suggesting the team does not trust him to be the backup.

Samaji Perine is the third-down back for Cincinnati and will continue in that role, though he will be 31 before the start of the season and saw increased playing time as Chase Brown struggled with his workload.

Nathan Yonke notes that Chase Brown has been very good from a fantasy perspective, ranking among the top five running backs in receptions and receiving touchdowns the last two seasons, though there is room for a better running back to potentially be the starter.

John Macri identifies Jonah Coleman as a potential day-two running back target for the Chicago Bears, suggesting he could be a good fit for their second or third-round pick.

DeAndre Swift is being discussed as a potential cut candidate for the Chicago Bears, with John Macri noting that everything on his Google News page is about him as a cut candidate, suggesting uncertainty about his long-term future with the team.

Tony Pollard is in the final year of his contract with Tennessee and could be released to provide cap relief, potentially opening the door for a rookie running back to become the starter.

Nathan Yonke identifies Tennessee as the prime landing spot for Jeremiah Love, with the Titans holding the fourth overall pick and potentially trading up to select him, positioning him as a potential week-one starter for the entire season.