Week 9 waiver wire adds whirlwind round for 2026 Fantasy football. Our free agent list includes Emmett Johnson, Tyler Allgeier, Seth McGowan, Devin Singletary, DeMario Douglas, Adonai Mitchell, Mike Gesicki, Eli Raridon, Malik Willis and more.
We’ve seen plenty of foul weather, third-string touchdowns and a handful of slate-altering injuries, so allow us to help you put those thoughts together as we move toward Week 9. This gives us an opportunity to take stock of potential waiver additions in both shallow and deep leagues. Let’s see what the first ads look like in all formats with our Fantasy football waiver wire resumes whirlwind ahead of Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season, which sees the Steelers and Titans take their bye week (we’ll generally avoid listing players from those teams).
This quick reaction is for fantasy players heading into Week 9. The main injuries to watch out for are Lamar Jackson (thumb, could end season), Tyler Huntley (toe), Jeremiah Love (ankle), Bam Knight (concussion), Kendrick Bourne (ankle), Hunter Henry (foot), Mason Taylor (left leg, very late, so severity uncertain), Jake Ferguson (ankle), Zachariah Branch (hamstring), Josh Palmer (hamstring), Jacob Saylors. (neck), as well as those nursing illnesses like Michael Wilson (ribs), and those rested through injuries, like Cam Skattebo (hamstring). Bookmark our cutting-edge news feed and set up app alerts to get the best, most accurate information available.
This column will be published early this week and updated daily as the site brings you in-depth analysis of waiver wires for all positions. Waiver collections are listed in order of priority and broken down by position, covering those listed in approximately 70% or less of Yahoo! leagues, from standard shallow to deep PPR options. We are doing our best to serve all readers, including players from 10 and 16 teams, and can begin distributing stickers to those of you whose names are 75% unavailable to you.
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Week 9 Running Backs to add
Withdrawals are made in priority order:
Tyler Allgeier (Will any of Arizona’s other RBs be healthy?)
Mike Washington Jr. (25 carries is not the expectation, but more of a breakdown here?)
Kenny Gainwell (Another healthy workload in a race-oriented team)
Emmett Johnson (better receiver than Xavier Worthy, expand that role!)
Kaelon Black (Christian McCaffrey is probably fine, still a premium handcuff)
Seth McGowan (Jonathan Taylor Trade Market Monitoring)
MarShawn Lloyd (Monitoring Josh Jacobs’ legal situation)
Devin Singletary (Monitor Skattebo Status)
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Dylan Sampson
Tank Bigsby (IR cache if Saquon Barkley is treated or his injury worsens)
Elie Mitchell
Jonathan Brooks
Samaje Périne
Kimani Vidal
James Conner (Would they activate him amid injuries even if there was no trade?)
Keaton Mitchell
Roschon Johnson
Corey Kiner
Sione Vaki
Pierre Strong Jr.
Jeremy McNichols
DeeJay Dallas
Week 9 Wide receivers to add
Withdrawals are made in priority order:
Jordyn Tyson (Can’t automatically take care of her health, but few others have her ceiling)
Deebo Samuel Sr.
Khalil Shakir
Devaughn Vele
Antonio Williams (pending SNF use/results)
Keenan Allen
Lemon Makai
Keon Coleman
DeMario Douglas
Ryan Flournoy (Monitor the status of George Pickens)
Caleb Douglas
Malik Washington
Brian Thomas Jr. (Commercial showcase or best role, either is good for him)
Malachi’s Fields
Adonai Mitchell
Tank Dell (Jaylin Noel’s IR stint puts more on Dell’s shoulders)
Travis Hunter
Darius Cooper
Kyle Williams
Chism of Effon III
Treylon Burks
Jalen Nailor
Tre’Harris
Jahan Dotson
Devin Duvernay (Slot man with Bourne injured?)
Dohnte Meyers
Kevin Coleman Jr.
Simi Fehoko
Konata Mumpfield
Jordan Watkins
Hill Tyreek
Week 9 Tight ends to add
Withdrawals are made in priority order:
Brenton strange
Chig Okonkwo
Terrance Ferguson (remains a premium IR reserve)
Mike Gesicki
Greg Dulcich
Eli Raridon (Slow day, but better opportunities await if Henry runs out of time)
Tyler Higbee
Brevyn Spann-Ford
Kenyon Sadiq (Is Taylor’s Late Injury Serious?)
Week 9 Quarterbacks to add
Pickups are done in priority order, with emphasis on week 9:
Malik Willis
Sam Darnold
Kirk Cousins
JJ McCarthy
Baker Mayfield (He’ll probably be throwing more soon, right?)
Tyler Huntley (Turf toe sucks, he might not be able to continue for another week)
Michael Penix Jr. (returns to his safe space for Cincy shooting)
Geno Smith (the Emerging WR line is wonderful, but KC’s is brutal)
Deshaun Watson
Daniel Jones
Anthony Richardson Sr. (We will stay ready here, especially before a more Dallas game)
Tanner McKee
Gardner Minshew II (in Seattle with a depleted WR group, oy)
Joe Fagnano (got banged up himself, but it may be necessary)
Carson Beck (I doubt they would give him Seattle first, but the day is coming)
Week 9 Defenses to add
Pickups are done in priority order, with emphasis on week 9:
Houston Texans D/ST
Kansas City Chiefs D/ST
Detroit Lions D/ST
Chicago Bear D/ST
Buffalo Bills D/ST
New York Giants D/ST
New Orleans Saints D/ST
Dallas Cowboys D/ST
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