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Tucker Kraft Agrees to Four-Year Extension with Packers 12m Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Sep 12, 2026, 11:17 AM ET The Green Bay Packers and tight end Tucker Kraft have agreed to a contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. With Kraft's rookie contract set to expire after the 2026 season, the Packers were able to lock him in for four more years, with the contract now running through 2030.
Brock Bowers to Miss "a Game or Two" After Meniscus Trim 30m Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Sep 9, 2026, 4:10 PM ET Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (knee) underwent a meniscus trim on Tuesday and is now expected to miss "a game or two," per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Schefter reports that Bowers got banged up "a little" in training camp and that the surgery was scheduled last week. While the initial return timeline for Bowers sounds relatively positive, this surprise surgery is still a worrying development for fantasy managers.
Kyren Williams' Workload Ceiling Takes a Hit 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 27, 2026, 2:41 PM ET Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams remains the lead option in a high-powered offense, but Blake Corum's continued rise puts some pressure on his 2026 workload ceiling. Williams started all 17 games last season and rushed 259 times for 1,252 yards and 10 touchdowns, adding 36 catches for 281 yards and three more scores.
Rashod Bateman Emerges in Houston's Receiver Search 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 3:40 PM ET Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has come up in Houston's search for outside help after Jayden Higgins' season-ending injury. Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans have made exploratory trade calls about Bateman, but there is no indication that Baltimore is shopping him.
Kayshon Boutte On Texans' Trade Radar 6h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 3:28 PM ET New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is one of the players Houston has checked on as it searches for help at receiver. Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans have made exploratory trade calls about Boutte following Jayden Higgins' season-ending injury. There is no indication that a deal is close, and Boutte doesn't completely match Houston's reported preference for a bigger receiver at 5-foot-11 and 203 pounds.
Jordan Whittington Has More Real-Life Value Than Fantasy Appeal 6h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 3:10 PM ET Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington has a role Sean McVay clearly values, but it still isn't much of a fantasy role. Whittington played all 17 games last season and started six, yet finished with only 18 catches for 171 yards on 25 targets and never found the end zone. He remains directly behind Puka Nacua on the Rams' unofficial depth chart and is also their top kick returner.
Jake Tonges Has a Short-Term Window for Fantasy Value 6h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 2:59 PM ET San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges has a chance to matter early, but the window may be shorter than it looked a few weeks ago. George Kittle is still on Active/PUP after tearing his Achilles in January, which has left Tonges atop the current unofficial depth chart. Tonges earned some trust last year when Kittle missed time, catching 34 passes for 293 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games.
Malik Davis Refuses to Go Away in Dallas' Backfield 6h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 2:42 PM ET Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis looked like the forgotten man in this backfield earlier in camp. He's making that harder to justify now. Davis led Dallas with 39 yards on seven carries in the preseason opener, and Brian Schottenheimer praised his vision and feel for the blocking scheme afterward. He was also the first back on the field after Javonte Williams during team work earlier this week. Davis has handled a bigger load before.
Cam Ward Putting Together a Strong Training Camp 6h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 2:23 PM ET Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward hasn't been perfect this summer, but Robert Saleh has liked a lot more than he hasn't. Saleh told Terry McCormick that Ward has had practices where he's been "elite," along with a few days he'd probably like back. More often than not, though, Saleh said Ward is "doing a hell of a job" and making good decisions. The swings have shown up over the past week.
Tyreek Hill Not Expected to Sign Before Season 6h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 1:36 PM ET Free-agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill is not expected to sign with a team before the regular season begins. Agent Drew Rosenhaus said on "The Pat McAfee Show" that Hill looked good in a recent video of him running hills, but added that Hill still feels he has a long way to go, according to David Furones.
Barion Brown Is Emerging as a Late-Round Sleeper 6h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 1:28 PM ET New Orleans Saints wide receiver Barion Brown has gone from interesting camp name to somebody worth considering late in deeper drafts. The sixth-round rookie kept making plays through the first two weeks of camp, then caught four passes for 53 yards in the preseason opener. Jordyn Tyson's hamstring injury opens the door a little wider, too, with the first-round pick expected to miss up to two months. Brown still has to earn those snaps.
Chris Brooks Still in the Mix for Packers' RB2 Role 6h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 1:19 PM ET Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks is back where he needs to be after losing the first week and a half of camp to a hamstring strain. Green Bay's Aug. 10 unofficial depth chart had Brooks directly behind Josh Jacobs, with MarShawn Lloyd next, but there is still a competition here. Brooks didn't play in the preseason opener, while Lloyd got his chance after Jacobs went down with a groin injury.
Woody Marks Makes His Case for a Larger Role 6h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 1:16 PM ET Houston Texans running back Woody Marks stood out on Thursday night against the Raiders, playing very effectively on his team's opening drive, which he capped with a 20-yard touchdown run. He finished with 37 rushing yards to go with his touchdown on four carries and added a six-yard reception.
Jake Bobo Carted Off After Right Leg Injury 6h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 1:05 PM ET Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo was carted off Friday after suffering a right leg injury during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans, according to Teresa Walker. Bobo went down after linebacker James Williams broke up a pass intended for him, and players from both teams took a knee while he was being checked out. He was eventually able to get up with help before getting onto the cart.
Carnell Tate Back at Practice for Titans 9h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 12:28 PM ET Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate returned to practice Friday, according to Turron Davenport. Tate sat out Wednesday after waking up with some stiffness, which head coach Robert Saleh said was unrelated to the collision with safety Kevin Winston Jr. that knocked Tate out of Monday's practice. Saleh said at the time that there was nothing to be concerned about and hoped to have him back for Friday's joint session with Seattle.
Najee Harris Brought In to Compete for Significant Work 9h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 12:17 PM ET New York Giants running back Najee Harris is getting a real chance to work his way into an already crowded backfield. Jordan Raanan reports that Harris was brought in with the expectation that he'll be a significant contributor, and the veteran got three carries during Thursday's joint practice with Miami after only three days with the team.
Woody Marks Looks Like More Than a Passing-Down Back 9h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 12:04 PM ET Houston Texans running back Woody Marks got one drive with the starters Thursday and didn't waste it. Marks had five touches for 43 yards against Las Vegas, including a 20-yard touchdown run where he bounced through traffic and finished the drive himself. His final line was four carries for 37 yards and one catch for six. David Montgomery didn't play, so this isn't evidence that Marks has suddenly taken over the backfield.
De'Zhaun Stribling Keeps Earning Brock Purdy's Trust 9h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 11:52 AM ET San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling keeps giving Brock Purdy reasons to trust him. Purdy told Jeremy Fowler that Stribling has a unique ability to attack the football, play with strong hands and rip it away from defenders, something he has been showing consistently in practice.
Kenneth Walker III Getting Workhorse Treatment in Kansas City 9h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 21, 2026, 11:37 AM ET Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III has been everywhere in training camp. The Athletic reports that Walker is getting the ball "all the time," with the Chiefs leaning on him in the screen game and using him as the primary back in the red zone. That's a pretty sharp change from Seattle, where Zach Charbonnet took a big chunk of the work. Walker ran for 1,027 yards on 221 carries last season but scored only five times.
Keenan Allen Already Working With Colts' First-Team Offense 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 20, 2026, 4:02 PM ET Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen got thrown into the mix quickly Thursday. Mike Chappell reported that Allen was working with the first-team offense in 11-on-11 drills, which is a bigger step than the Colts initially laid out for his first practice.
Fernando Mendoza Expected to Play First Half Against Texans 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 20, 2026, 3:49 PM ET Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to play roughly the first half of Thursday night's preseason game against the Houston Texans, according to Adam Schefter. Aidan O'Connell is expected to take over for the second half. Mendoza got an extended look in the opener against Arizona, completing 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown over four drives. The Raiders have kept adding to his workload since then.
Isaiah Likely Emerging as Major Piece of Giants Offense 4h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 20, 2026, 3:14 PM ET New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely is becoming one of Jaxson Dart's most trusted targets, according to Jordan Raanan. Likely caught six passes during live drills in Thursday's joint practice with the Miami Dolphins, with Raanan describing him as Dart's security blanket and favorite receiver. This hasn't come out of nowhere.
Geno Smith to Start Friday Against Steelers 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 20, 2026, 2:33 PM ET New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will start Friday's preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to Connor Hughes. Smith missed the opener against Tampa Bay after developing ankle soreness during joint practices, but he's been back at practice throughout this week. Friday will be his first game action since returning to the Jets in a March trade with Las Vegas.
Puka Nacua Remains Out With Psoas Soreness 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 20, 2026, 2:19 PM ET Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (psoas) remained out Thursday and did not take part in the joint practice with the New Orleans Saints, according to Sarah Barshop. Nacua has been sidelined since developing soreness in his psoas during the Aug. 11 joint session with Dallas. His absence Thursday was expected.
Ja'Kobi Lane Continues to Turn Heads at Ravens Camp 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 20, 2026, 2:04 PM ET Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane continues to be one of the loudest stories of training camp, with Rookie Watch highlighting the rookie's catch radius and ability to win contested throws. The buzz is backed up by Baltimore's own camp reports.
Quinshon Judkins Misses Second Straight Practice 4h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 20, 2026, 1:55 PM ET Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins was not practicing Thursday, his second straight absence, according to Daniel Oyefusi. Judkins also sat out Wednesday after working throughout camp up to that point. His absence began one day after a particularly physical Tuesday practice in which he took some extra contact, though Cleveland has not said the two are connected.
Chris Olave Appears to Get Day Off Thursday 4h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 20, 2026, 1:46 PM ET New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave appears to be getting the day off Thursday, according to Nick Underhill. Olave was not taking part as the Saints opened their joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams, two days after he was heavily involved against Dallas. There hasn't been any indication from Underhill's initial report that an injury is behind Thursday's absence.
Tyler Warren Leaves Practice With Groin Injury 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 4:11 PM ET Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren appeared to suffer a groin injury during Wednesday's joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons, according to Joel A. Erickson. Warren went down during the session and walked off with a trainer, with James Boyd noting that he had a noticeable limp. The second-year tight end has been one of Indianapolis' busiest targets throughout camp after a big rookie season.
Khalil Shakir Still Has Late-Round Sleeper Appeal 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 3:47 PM ET Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir keeps hanging around the later rounds, and the case for taking him there is pretty straightforward. He led Buffalo with 72 catches and 719 receiving yards on 95 targets last season, scoring four times. Josh Allen's first pass of the preseason opener went right back to him for 21 yards. DJ Moore changes the target picture, sure, but Shakir wasn't living on deep shots in the first place.
A.J. Brown Dominates Eagles 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 3:14 PM ET New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown had his best practice of camp Wednesday, catching all seven of his targets against his former Philadelphia Eagles teammates, according to Mark Daniels. Brown got going early with a slant against Riq Woolen, then kept finding openings throughout the two-hour joint session.
Quinshon Judkins Not Practicing Wednesday 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 2:59 PM ET Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (undisclosed) was not practicing Wednesday, according to ProFootballTalk. The absence comes one day after a physical Tuesday session in which defensive tackle Adin Huntington knocked Judkins to the ground during team work, drawing the ire of head coach Todd Monken. Jared Verse also got into Judkins on a later rep before Monken ended practice early.
Kyler Murray Building Chemistry With Vikings' Top Target 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 2:37 PM ET Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray kept looking for Justin Jefferson during Wednesday's joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens, according to Kevin Seifert. The pair connected a couple of times in 7-on-7 work, but the full-team periods were tougher with Marlon Humphrey tight in coverage. That was more of a difficult practice than a warning sign.
Devaughn Vele's Sleeper Case Just Got Stronger 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 2:25 PM ET New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele was already running with the top group before Jordyn Tyson's hamstring injury. Now the window is a lot wider. Tyson, the No. 8 pick in April, is expected to miss roughly two months and could open the season on short-term Injured Reserve. Vele at least has something on the résumé that says he can use the extra work.
Michael Pittman Jr. Dealing With Minor Hamstring Injury 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 2:16 PM ET Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has been out for roughly a week and a half with a minor hamstring injury, according to Nick Farabaugh, who added that there is no concern about Pittman's Week 1 availability. Pittsburgh's absence reports had not previously identified the injury, and rookie Germie Bernard has picked up extra work while Pittman and DK Metcalf have been sidelined.
DK Metcalf Says He'll Be Fine for Week 1 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 2:04 PM ET Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf says he's "fine" despite an undisclosed injury that has kept him out for roughly the past week and a half, according to Nick Farabaugh. There is also no long-term concern about his availability for Week 1.
Jaylen Waddle Continues to Build Chemistry in Broncos Offense 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 1:50 PM ET Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle continues to make plays with his new quarterback, catching a 60-yard touchdown from Bo Nix during Wednesday's practice, according to Zac Stevens. Waddle beat Pat Surtain II on the play, another impressive rep against a corner he's battled throughout camp. The connection with Nix has been showing up more often lately.
Rachaad White Misses Wednesday's Practice With Undisclosed Injury 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 1:23 PM ET Washington Commanders running back Rachaad White did not practice Wednesday while dealing with an undisclosed injury, according to Nicki Jhabvala. White has been getting regular work throughout his first camp in Washington and is listed second behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt on the Commanders' current unofficial depth chart.
Carnell Tate Not Practicing Wednesday After Hard Hit 3h Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 1:14 PM ET Tennessee Titans rookie first-round wide receiver Carnell Tate (undisclosed) did not practice Wednesday, two days after taking a hard hit late in Monday's session. Tate went up for a spinning catch from Cam Ward during a two-minute period and was popped in the air by safety Kevin Winston Jr. He was slow to get up before walking to the sideline.
Omarion Hampton Sets the Tone in Joint Practice 0m Link copied!
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Aug 19, 2026, 10:37 AM ET The Los Angeles Chargers hosted the San Francisco 49ers for a joint practice on Tuesday, and the loudest ovation of the day came on a tone-setting run from second-year running back Omarion Hampton. Reportedly welcoming contact all day, Hampton drew the attention of onlookers and teammates alike by plowing through 49ers safety Ji'Ayir Brown during a full-team drill, later earning the praise of quarterback Justin Herbert.
Tre' Harris Worth a Look in Deeper Redraft Leagues
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Jul 23, 2026, 5:00 PM ET Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tre' Harris had a quiet rookie year, but he gave the team a little more to think about down the stretch. Harris caught 30 passes for 324 yards and one touchdown on 43 targets. He produced 187 of those yards over the final six games, and 18 of his 30 catches moved the chains. The 2025 second-round pick also played well as a blocker, which helped him stay involved even when the ball was not coming his way.
J.K. Dobbins Still Belongs on Contending Dynasty Rosters
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Jul 23, 2026, 4:55 PM ET Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins (foot) is a tough player to value in dynasty because the production is still there whenever he is. He averaged 5.0 yards per carry last season, piling up 772 yards and four touchdowns in 10 games before a torn ligament in his foot required surgery. Dobbins missed the final seven regular-season games, yet Denver still brought him back on a two-year deal. The Broncos are not handing him the backfield.
T.J. Hockenson Is a Late Redraft Swing at TE22
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Jul 23, 2026, 4:45 PM ET Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson is no longer being drafted as a weekly difference-maker, which is probably where his 2026 appeal starts. He caught 51 of 66 targets for 438 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games last season, his lowest yardage total since his rookie year. Minnesota's offense was a mess around him.
Nic Scourton Suffers Torn ACL, Out for 2026 Season
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Jordan Addison Offers Bounce-Back Value at WR42
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Jul 23, 2026, 4:18 PM ET Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is coming off the worst season of his career, but his current draft cost leaves room for a rebound. A three-game suspension shortened 2025, and Addison finished with 42 catches for 610 yards and three receiving touchdowns on 79 targets. He also dropped six passes, one more than he had across his first two seasons combined.
Cade Otton's Stable Role Keeps Him on the Deep-League Radar
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Jul 23, 2026, 4:10 PM ET Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton did not offer much weekly fantasy help in 2025, but his role was never in question. He started all 16 games he played and caught 59 of 81 targets for 572 yards, matching his 2024 reception total. The difference was touchdowns, falling from four to one. Otton also played 993 offensive snaps, an 87.6% share, and Tampa Bay brought him back on a three-year contract.
Travis Hunter's Dynasty Value Depends on His Offensive Role
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Jul 23, 2026, 3:41 PM ET Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter is one of the hardest players to price in dynasty because his real-life value may not match his fantasy role. His rookie season ended after seven games when an isolated LCL injury in his right knee required surgery. Hunter caught 28 of 45 targets for 298 yards and one touchdown, with eight catches for 101 yards against the Rams accounting for his only clear offensive breakout.
Tory Horton Still Carries Deep Dynasty Appeal After Rookie Flashes
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Jul 23, 2026, 3:34 PM ET Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton made the most of a tiny rookie sample before a shin injury ended his season. He caught only 13 passes in eight games, but five went for touchdowns, and he added a 95-yard punt-return score. Seattle had moved him into the No. 3 receiver role before the injury, so the flashes were not limited to special teams. The concern is what awaits him now.
Travis Etienne Jr. Fits Best on Contending Dynasty Rosters
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Jul 23, 2026, 3:20 PM ET New Orleans Saints running back Travis Etienne Jr. is built for a contender, even if his first season back in Louisiana comes with a messy workload. Etienne played all 17 games in 2025 and rushed 260 times for 1,107 yards and seven touchdowns. He also caught 36 passes for 292 yards and six more scores, giving him 1,399 scrimmage yards and a career-high 13 total touchdowns.
Breece Hall's New Deal Keeps Him Valuable Across Dynasty Builds
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Jul 23, 2026, 3:12 PM ET New York Jets running back Breece Hall finally cleared 1,000 rushing yards in 2025, yet five total touchdowns kept the season from feeling as strong as it was. Hall started 16 games and finished with 243 carries for 1,065 yards, plus 36 catches for 350 yards. That gave him 1,415 yards from scrimmage and pushed his four-year career total to 5,040.
Deebo Samuel Sr. Is a Hold Until His Landing Spot Is Clear
Share: Link copied to clipboard! Jul 20, 2026, 5:08 PM ET Free-agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. remains unsigned after a useful season that also showed how much his fantasy profile has changed. He caught 72 of 99 targets for 727 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games with Washington, adding 75 yards and another score on 17 carries. The 72 receptions were the second-most of his career. The 10.1 yards per catch were his lowest.
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