Tony Pollard

Tony Pollard enters the 2026 fantasy season as the clear lead back for Tennessee and still looks like a dependable RB2 with weekly upside. He remains under contract with the Titans through 2026, and recent preseason usage suggests the team still wants him featured early and often.

The biggest short-term note is health, but the latest reports are encouraging. Pollard scored a rushing touchdown in Tennessee’s preseason opener, then missed a couple of practices with a foot issue before returning to practice, which points to a minor concern rather than a major setback.

From a fantasy perspective, Pollard’s appeal comes from volume. Tennessee has treated him like the starter, and if that holds, he should keep getting enough carries and goal-line work to deliver steady weekly production, even if the passing-game role is not as flashy as in some other offenses.

The main risk is that his margin for error is tied to workload and health, especially at age 29, when teams often start managing running backs more carefully. Still, the current signs are good: he is active, practicing again, and positioned to open 2026 as a strong every-week option rather than a committee back to avoid.