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Giants | Najee Harris expected to play in preseason finale Fri Aug 28, 01:04 PM
New York Giants RB Najee Harris is expected to play in the team's final preseason game on Friday, Aug. 28. He has not played since tearing his Achilles in Week 3 of the 2025 season.
| Footballguys view: Harris needs to prove that he is game shape, so this isn't necessarily a sign that he is on the margins of the depth chart. On the other hand, if he looks good, Harris could force a committee with Cam Skattebo right away, given his experience and durability. |
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New York Giants WR Malachi Fields is likely to be the team's No. 2 receiver. The team traded up to get him in the third round because they were infatuated with his size, physicality and ability to make contested catches. He has shown all of that in camp.
| Footballguys view: Fields is at least on our waiver wire watch lists, if not a deep league late round pick. He wins when the ball is in the air and could be a top red zone target for Jaxson Dart. Fields is still going to be in the shadow of Malik Nabers and maybe Isaiah Likely, so he's not a priority late round target. |
Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate has impressed with his large catch radius and consistent hands-catching ability. The Titans have started to move Tate across the formation rather than always having him on the ball.
| Footballguys view: Tate is probably going to have some highlight reel plays that make a splash in the box score, but the Titans offense is going to be inconsistent to open the season considering its offensive line woes and new system, along with Cam Ward's preseason struggles. Tate is going in the 6th/7th round close to similar weekly boom/bust propositions like Brian Thomas Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr.. |
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza has impressed teammates with improved confidence. He hasn't been afraid of targeting tight windows, has a firmer grasp of the system, which resulted in better command of the offense. 'That's hard to do as a young guy,' C Tyler Linderbaum said. 'You're dealing with a lot of new things, a whole new offense. So seeing the growth in his command and operation, it's a good starting point.'
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams RB Dean Connors ran for 69 yards on 18 carries against the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 27. Connors added three catches for 24 yards and a score.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams QB Ty Simpson completed 18 of his 23 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown versus the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers TE Brayden Willis (concussion) sustained a concussion against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyBrayden Willis player page
San Francisco 49ers RB Jordan James gained 35 yards on eight carries and also had a 20-yard reception versus the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers RB Khalil Herbert carried the ball eight times for 39 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday, Aug. 27. He also caught two passes for four yards.
Link to storyKhalil Herbert player page
New England Patriots LB Namdi Obiazor logged 12 tackles, including five solo, against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Kyle Dixon had a game-high eight receptions for 71 yards against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyCleveland Browns LB Justin X. Jefferson collected a team-high 10 tackles (three solo), a sack, and an interception against the New England Patriots on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyCleveland Browns WR Luke Floriea had three catches for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns in a win over the New England Patriots on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard (undisclosed) was being evaluated for an undisclosed injury after the team's game versus the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, Aug. 27. Prior to departing, he completed nine of his 15 passes for 69 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.
Link to storyBuffalo Bills RB Frank Gore Jr. carried the ball 10 times for 27 yards and a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, Aug. 27. He also caught five passes for 45 yards.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers QB Will Howard completed nine of his 15 passes for 69 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception versus the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs will not be released by the team following two misdemeanor charges being filed against him on Thursday, Aug. 27, per ESPN's Rob Demovsky.
| Footballguys view: This is at least the absence of the worst news for Jacobs fantasy stock, but it's not reassuring. He is practicing after missing time this summer because of a groin injury. MarShawn Lloyd has stayed healthy and looked like more than a backup and the offensive line is a work in progress, so Jacobs is still a questionable pick in the fourth round. |
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Las Vegas Raiders DE Keyron Crawford (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers CB Ephesians Prysock (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston caught a 65-yard touchdown during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyQuentin Johnston player page
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Ben Skowronek (head) exited the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills with a head injury and did not return.
Link to storyBen Skowronek player page
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jalen Nailor caught two of his four targets for 13 yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyJalen Nailor player page
Las Vegas Raiders WR Tre Tucker caught all three of his targets for 25 yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyTre Tucker player page
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers caught one of his two targets for six yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Kyle Williams caught both of his targets for 55 yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Cleveland Browns Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyPittsburgh Steelers WR Germie Bernard caught one of his two targets for 13 yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins completed eight of his 11 passes for 51 yards during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyKirk Cousins player page
Green Bay Packers TE Luke Musgrave (neck) is expected to start the regular season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky.
Link to storyLuke Musgrave player page
Detroit Lions C Cade Mays (wrist) will likely start the regular season on the Reserve/Injured list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Eric Woodyard.
Link to storyCleveland Browns TE Joe Royer has missed training camp because of a personal issue and could start the regular season on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Daniel Oyefusi.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR Dennis Houston (groin) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 27, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins TE Cole Turner (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 27, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Calvin Austin (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 27.
| Footballguys view: Bad news for the Giants here. Austin had been an impressive player this offseason, and many were speculating he would play a sizable role in the Giants' offense as the slot receiver. Now, the Giants could turn to Malachai Fields as an option behind Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, and Darnell Mooney. |
New Orleans Saints RB Devin Neal (hamstring) could start the regular season on the Reserve/Injured list after recently suffering a hamstring injury, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell.
| Footballguys view: Neal is a talented reserve back, but injuries have prevented him from playing up to his potential. He needs to get healthy, stay healthy, and show why the team has him as a developmental back behind guys like Travis Etienne and Alvin Kamara. |
Detroit Lions DE Payton Turner (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyPayton Turner player page
San Francisco 49ers RB Isaac Guerendo (pectoral) is a candidate to start the regular season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner.
| Footballguys view: It makes sense for a player who has missed all of training camp with a pectoral injury. The PUP list would require Guerendo to miss the first four weeks of the regular season. After that, the team could open up a practice window for him to see if he can be activated or put on season-ending Injured Reserve. |
Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) may be able to avoid the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list if the team believes he will be able to play in a game before Week 5, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Brady Henderson.
| Footballguys view: Any player on the PUP list must miss the first four weeks of the regular season. It sounds like Charbonnet might be ready to get on the field before then. Now, whether or not he's 100 percent healthy at the time is a different story. The Seahawks open the season with Jadarian Price and George Holani as their top backs. |
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Indianapolis Colts P Rigoberto Sanchez signed a two-year extension with the Colts Thursday, Aug. 27. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers DE Victor Dimukeje (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyVictor Dimukeje player page
Philadelphia Eagles WR Brandon Hayes was waived Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs has been formally charged with two misdemeanors related to his May arrest. The NFL has been monitoring all developments in the matter, which remains under review, according to Tom Pelissero.
| Footballguys view: The NFL could end up suspending Jacobs once their investigation is concluded. That means Fantasy GMs need to consider Marshawn Lloyd late in drafts. Jacobs has a current ADP of RB16 (5.01) in 12-team PPR leagues. Lloyd is a talented back who has flashed during training camp and the preseason. If he stays healthy (a problem so far in Lloyd's pro career), he could be the lead back for the Packers if/when Jacobs has to miss time. |
Josh Jacobs player page
Tennessee Titans WR Wan'Dale Robinson is being evaluated for a concussion on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins WR Tutu Atwell was traded to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, Aug. 27, in exchange for RB Jarquez Hunter.
Link to storyTutu Atwell player page
Free agent WR Tahj Washington (Dolphins) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, Aug. 27. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
Link to storyChicago Bears DL Gervon Dexter Sr. (hamstring) did not travel with the team for their preseason finale, according to head coach Ben Johnson.
Link to storyFree agent TE Jonnu Smith (Steelers) signed a one-year deal with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, Aug. 27. No financial terms were disclosed.
Link to storyJonnu Smith player page
Detroit Lions RB Isiah Pacheco (back, MCL sprain) is uncertain for Week 1 against the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Dan Campbell.
Link to storyIsiah Pacheco player page
Updating an earlier report, Seattle Seahawks EDGE Leonard Williams' three-year deal is worth $90 million with $56 million guaranteed.
Link to storyLeonard Williams player page
Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman was released Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyIndianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce (ankle) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, Aug. 27.
| Footballguys view: Pierce has missed training camp as he recovers from ankle surgery he had earlier this spring. Colts HC Shane Steichen said Pierce should return to practice soon, barring any setbacks. We'll see if they can get him into football shape before Week 1. |
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