NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Friday, April 3, 2026

More about the NFL concluding its own investigation into Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice, stating that he “has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy,” via @​ByNateTaylor: <https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48389126/chiefs-wr-rashee-rice-faces-no-nfl-discipline-abuse-allegations>

Schefter: Rashee Rice won't be disciplined after investigation into accusations from his former girlfriend. NFL concluded he "has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy."

The NFL has concluded its investigation into allegations involving Rashee Rice and found no violation of the personal conduct policy, per @​AdamSchefter No discipline will be issued at this time.

Some thoughts after watching Fernando Mendoza yesterday (on top of watching every game he's played going back to Cal) What blew me away yesterday was his preparation. He prepared like it was a championship freaking football game. We had a great vantage point of it. It was a good 45 minutes that he worked to get ready. In fact, at one point, somebody from Indiana came over to tell him, "hey we gotta get this going." He was THAT locked in.

Michael Pittman: -2021: 14.04 PPR points per game (WR24) -2022: 13.53 (WR22) -2023: 15.64 (WR14) -2024: 10.36 (WR45, played through broken back like Mike Tyson) -2025: 11.91 (WR27, 14.1 points–WR16–in Weeks 1-14 before a literal Grandpa took over)

Reminder - in Colston Loveland’s final 4 games last season: 48 Targets (12 TAR/Game) 28 Receptions (7 REC/Game) 378 Yards (94.5 Yards/Game) 2 Touchdowns

One of my favorite sleeper TE from the 2026 class: Dae'Quan Wright out of Ole Miss + 8.4 career YAC per reception puts him right in between Brock Bowers (8.6) and Harold Fannin Jr. (8.1) + size/blocking to play in-line + TE3 in career YPRR from the 2026 class + 60+ receiving yards in 7 of 14 games in 2025 (Kenyon Sadiq had three career games above 60)

Carson Williams has graduated from prospect eligibility after one week of the 2026 season.

Makai Lemon NFL Draft prospect spotlight is up on my YouTube channel 👀 I dove into Lemon's profile as a prospect, how he fits cleanly into the evolving archetype of WR1s in today's game, and of course, what his #ReceptionPerception charting data tells us about what he'll be at the next level. Watch and subscribe to the channel at the link below 👇

The case for Germie Bernard: + Early career contributor, was able to carve out production in '23 Washington WR room (3 day 1 or 2 NFL WRs) as a sophomore (430 yards) + Rock solid Reception Perception Profile (highlighted versatile skillset, zone separation chops, and high floor), 75th percentile film grade from Lance Zierlein (6.33) + Succeeded in both slot and outside heavy roles in college (ranging from 10% to 77% slot rate in varying years) + Pegged as a "boring" prospect but shows some ju...