Auction Watch: June 22, 2026

Today's auction-relevant signals, each with the player named and what it means for your bids. Verified from reputable reporting; values are projections, not guarantees.

Fade Bucky Irving and grab Kenneth Gainwell cheap

Bucky Irving is still working back from offseason shoulder surgery, and Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles has said he may not be ready until summer or fall. The Bucs added Kenneth Gainwell, who could open as the lead back if Irving is not ready. Discount Irving off his old price and grab Gainwell cheap as a high value contingency.

Emeka Egbuka is the new Buccaneers WR1

Mike Evans left Tampa Bay for the 49ers, and second year wideout Emeka Egbuka now projects for the most targets on the team. Pay up for Egbuka as the ascending No. 1 receiver, and treat veteran Chris Godwin, healthier and working from the slot, as a cheaper bounce back dart.

Alec Pierce ascends in Indianapolis

Indianapolis traded Michael Pittman Jr. to Pittsburgh and signed Alec Pierce to a new long term deal, making him the clear No. 1 receiver in the Colts offense. Target Pierce as a rising value, while keeping an eye on target competition from tight end Tyler Warren and slot man Josh Downs.

Rachaad White is a rising value in Washington

Rachaad White joined the Commanders, reuniting with his college teammate Jayden Daniels, and his ADP has been climbing. He is expected to handle high profile touches in that backfield, so pay a modest price now before the rise continues rather than waiting for the market to catch up.

Jonathon Brooks is a cheap late upside dart

Jonathon Brooks is healthy after a second ACL and has climbed about a round and a half in ADP this offseason. He is a late round RB3 with standalone upside in the Carolina backfield, a fine value if you wait at running back and want a lottery ticket for a dollar or two.