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Vikings | Demond Claiborne, Zavier Scott in heated battle Mon Aug 24, 12:12 AM

Minnesota Vikings RBs Demond Claiborne and Zavier Scott are in a heated battle in training camp for a spot on the 53-man roster. Claiborne has blazing speed, but he has had issues fumbling and catching the ball. Scott is more polished, and his experience is key, plus Scott worked on special teams last season.

Footballguys view: As long-time Vikings observer Judd Zulgad noted, Claiborne's 4.37 speed is difficult to dismiss, but he needs to work on his weaknesses -- and to be more patient in waiting for his blocks to develop. Given Claiborne is only 22 years old, those are things that will take time for him to learn. This is where keeping Scott has to be a consideration. Scott, 27, isn't flashy, but you know what you're going to get. It would not be a surprise if Scott is cut on Sunday and quickly signed to the practice squad.

Browns | Cleveland starting QB to be announced Monday? Mon Aug 24, 12:05 AM

Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are battling for the No. 1 job, and head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23, that a decision would likely be announced Monday, Aug. 24.

Footballguys view: Watson and Sanders have been splitting first-team reps in practice since the offseason workout program and throughout training camp. But as ProFootballTalk.com suggests, Monken surely knows which quarterback he'll name as the team's starter. However it goes, it seems clear that Monken won't be making a 17-game decision right out of the gate. The man who wins the job as of Week 1 also wins the privilege of being the first guy benched.

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Saints | New Orleans acquiring Zamir White Mon Aug 24, 12:04 AM

New Orleans Saints LB Deion Jones is being traded to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for RB Zamir White, according to sources

Footballguys view: The Saints needed running back help with Alvin Kamara out at least a month with an MCL sprain. Devin Neal (hamstring) and Kendre Miller (back) have also missed time in camp with injuries. The 49ers signed White on Aug. 12 as they dealt with backfield injuries of their own. Christian McCaffrey returned to practice on Sunday.

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49ers | Niners trade for Deion Jones Mon Aug 24, 12:03 AM

San Francisco 49ers RB Zamir White is being traded to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for LB Deion Jones, according to sources.

Footballguys view: Jones reunites with 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris after the two were together with the Falcons from 2016-20. Jones was a Pro Bowler in 2017. Jones spent the past two seasons with the Bucs, and he played all 17 games last season.

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Titans | Joey Slye stays perfect Sun Aug 23, 11:49 PM

Tennessee Titans PK Joey Slye made all four of his field goal attempts during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23, and Slye has connected on all eight of his attempts through two preseason contests, including four from 50-plus yards.

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Seahawks | Jacardia Wright scores preseason TD Sun Aug 23, 11:13 PM

Seattle Seahawks RB Jacardia Wright rushed eight times for 81 yards and a touchdown and caught three passes for 12 yards in the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Aug. 13.

Raiders | Sprained ankle for Ashton Jeanty Sun Aug 23, 11:02 PM

Updating a previous report, Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle, and while he will miss time, it is not considered a long-term injury, according to sources.

Footballguys view: While the news is positive, Jeanty is injured. He's going to miss time. The question is how much. Footballguys injury analyst Adam Hutchison suspects a high-ankle sprain. If so, a four-week absence would be the best-case scenario. The worst-case outcome could be that Jeanty is sidelined seven to eight weeks. It's still wise to lay off Jeanty in ongoing -- or looming -- drafts, at least until we have more information. It would also be wise not to react by overpaying for rookie Mike Washington Jr. In the meantime, stay tuned; we'll have more as developments warrant.

Seahawks | Elijah Arroyo snags touchdown Sun Aug 23, 10:24 PM

Seattle Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo caught two of his four targets for 50 receiving yards and a touchdown during the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Aug. 23.

Titans | Carnell Tate can't connect with QB Sun Aug 23, 10:07 PM

Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate was unable to catch either of his two targets during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.

Titans | Two grabs for Wan'Dale Robinson Sun Aug 23, 09:58 PM

Tennessee Titans WR Wan'Dale Robinson caught both of his targets for 11 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.

Titans | Tyjae Spears logs five touches Sun Aug 23, 09:44 PM

Tennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears gained two yards on two carries and caught three passes for 14 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.

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Titans | Tony Pollard makes most of touches Sun Aug 23, 09:37 PM

Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard finished with two carries for 12 yards and gained 33 yards on his only reception during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.

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Titans | Cam Ward in action Sunday Sun Aug 23, 09:26 PM

Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward completed eight of his 12 pass attempts for 69 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.

Steelers | Laith Marjan let go by Pittsburgh Sun Aug 23, 09:25 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers PK Laith Marjan was waived Sunday, Aug. 23.

Jets | New York makes roster moves Sun Aug 23, 09:16 PM

Free-agent LB Anthony Dunn (Chiefs), RB Dominic Richardson (Titans) and S Tanner Wall (Dolphins) signed with the New York Jets Sunday, Aug. 23. In corresponding moves, WR Caullin Lacy (undisclosed), RB Sam Scott (undisclosed) DE Nathan Voorhis (undisclosed) were waived with an injury designation.

Texans | Houston planning to add Deuce Vaughn Sun Aug 23, 09:12 PM

Free-agent RB Deuce Vaughn (Broncos) is expected to sign with the Houston Texans, according to a source.

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Commanders | Jerome Ford receives settlement Sun Aug 23, 09:09 PM

Washington Commanders RB Jerome Ford (undisclosed) was released with an injury settlement Sunday, Aug. 23.

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Texans | Juwann Winfree released Sun Aug 23, 09:06 PM

Houston Texans WR Juwann Winfree was released Sunday, Aug. 23.

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Dolphins | Ollie Gordon II nicked up in preseason game Sun Aug 23, 05:53 PM

Miami Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II (rib) suffered a rib injury in the preseason game against the New York Giants. There is no timetable for his return. He has been battling for backup duties behind RB De'Von Achane.

Raiders | Kirk Cousins continues to take most first-team reps Sun Aug 23, 05:48 PM

Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins continues to take a majority of the first-team reps in practice, ahead of rookie No. 1 overall pick QB Fernando Mendoza.

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Browns | Dae'Quan Wright set to return to college Sun Aug 23, 05:46 PM

Cleveland Browns TE Dae'Quan Wright will be waived, and if he clears waivers, he has an agreement in place to play the 2026 NCAA Football season with the LSU Tigers, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln.

Raiders | Ashton Jeanty leaves practice early, serious injury feared Sun Aug 23, 05:41 PM

Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (knee) left practice early Sunday, Aug. 23, after suffered an apparent right knee injury. He was attempting a diving catch during the team period, he landed awkwardly, and he was helped off the field by trainers. He also unable to put any pressure on the right leg.

Footballguys view: The team took a knee and by some accounts some prayers were made. It's not clear yet the nature of the injury, but fantasy drafts are still going on and we aren't scheduled to hear from head coach Klint Kubiak until Tuesday. If you are drafting before we get a clear update, backup RB Mike Washington Jr has been a preseason sensation and should be on your radar around the 7th round, while that is also the earliest you should consider Jeanty, with an emphasis on the conservative side of risk/reward here. We will keep you updated as soon as we know more about this developing situation.

Vikings | J.J. McCarthy nicked up in preseason game Sun Aug 23, 04:35 PM

Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (undisclosed) left the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Baltimore Ravens after getting 'banged up', according to head coach Kevin O'Connell. To make matters worse, QB Carson Wentz shined in relief, and he could push McCarthy for the primary backup job to QB Kyler Murray.

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Giants | Malik Nabers to shed non-contact jersey soon? Sun Aug 23, 04:16 PM

New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) might shed his non-contact jersey sometime this week, head coach John Harbaugh said Sunday, Aug. 23.

Footballguys view: Everything is proceeding at a pace to expect Nabers to be full go for Week 1 against the Cowboys. His ADP may go up a few spots when he is officially cleared for contact.

Browns | Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson done for preseason Sun Aug 23, 04:06 PM

Cleveland Browns QBs Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, locked in a battle for the starting job, will both sit for the preseason finale Thursday, Aug. 27, against the New England Patriots.

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Browns | Dillon Gabriel, Taylen Green to face New England Sun Aug 23, 04:05 PM

Cleveland Browns QBs Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green will be the two quarterbacks playing in the preseason finale against the New England Patriots Thursday, Aug. 27, head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23.

Browns | Trio of Cleveland players nearing return Sun Aug 23, 03:54 PM

Cleveland Browns FB Michael Burton (hamstring), LB Sam Kamara (undisclosed) and CB D'Angelo Ross (undisclosed) might be able to return to the practice field sometime this week, head coach Todd Monken indicated Sunday, Aug. 23.

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Seahawks | Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe to handle QB duties Sun Aug 23, 03:07 PM

Seattle Seahawks QB Drew Lock is expected to start the preseason game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Aug. 23, while QB Jalen Milroe is expected to play the second half, with QB Sam Darnold sitting.

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Seahawks | Jaxon Smith-Njigba won't play Sunday Sun Aug 23, 02:51 PM

Seattle Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba won't play in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 23, against the Tennessee Titans. He isn't expected to play in the preseason final Aug. 29 against the Kansas City Chiefs, either.

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Seahawks | Jadarian Price won't play in preseason Sun Aug 23, 02:41 PM

Seattle Seahawks RB Jadarian Price (leg) will not play in the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 23, against the Tennessee titans, and he is not expected to play in the final preseason game Friday, Aug. 28, against the Kansas City Chiefs, either. He has been limited in practice lately due to what has been termed by head coach Mike Macdonald as 'upper leg soreness'. The coach added, 'He's ramping back. It's not responsible to give him a thousand carries after being down for a minute.'

Footballguys view: Price has gotten enough endorsements from the coaching staff to expect him to be a lead back for Week 1. It's not clear when Zach Charbonnet will be back from his postseason ACL tear, but the first half of the season in play. Until then, Price will probably be more valuable than Charbonnet or Ken Walker III were when they split the work in the Seahawks backfield last year.

49ers | Christian McCaffrey back on practice field Sun Aug 23, 02:20 PM

San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey (muscle tightness) was able to practice Sunday, Aug. 23, for the first time in a little more than two weeks.

Footballguys view: If you were worried that this absence was ominous in the same way his absence from camp was in 2024 (despite reasasurances), you can rest easy now.

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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling wearing non-contact jersey Sun Aug 23, 02:09 PM

San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) was able to return to practice Sunday, Aug. 23, although he was donning a non-contact jersey. He was forced to miss practice Saturday as a result of the ailment.

Footballguys view: This shouldn't slow down his rise up the fantasy draft board, but it could become a problem if it recurs during the season. The 49ers will give him a lot of targets to harness his speed after the catch, so he'll get the fitness of that injured shoulder tested once the season starts.

Jaguars | Jakobi Meyers unable to practice Sunday Sun Aug 23, 01:40 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers (hand) did not practice Sunday, Aug. 23. He has been dealing with a jammed thumb, and he has been wearing a brace on his right hand. Meyers reportedly wants to see some action in a preseason game before the regular season starts, however.

Footballguys view: If you needed any more confirmation that Parker Washington would be at the top of the Jaguars target pecking order to begin the season, here you go. He is still undervalued in the sixth round of PPR drafts.

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49ers | George Kittle still question mark for Week 1 Sun Aug 23, 01:12 PM

San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Sunday, Aug. 23. However, it still doesn't guarantee Kittle will be ready to play in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. However, it's a big step in that direction.

Footballguys view: We would still guess that Kittle does not make the trip to Australia for Week 1, but that he is full go for Week 2 and ready to be put into fantasy lineups. If you take Kittle as your TE1, you'll need to draft another tight end just in case.

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Giants | Tyrone Tracy Jr. on roster bubble Sun Aug 23, 11:49 AM

New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. may be in danger of not making the team's 53-man roster, in the opinion of Paul Schwartz of the New York Post.

Eagles | Ja'Quinden Jackson released from hospital Sun Aug 23, 11:31 AM

Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson (head) was released from a Baltimore-area hospital Saturday, Aug. 22, and joined his teammates for their return trip to Philadelphia, after a CT scan on his head came back negative. Jackson was injured after colliding with the leg of Baltimore Ravens RB Lan Larison on the opening kickoff of Saturday's preseason game. He was carted off the field and taken to the hospital for further evaluation but had strength and movement in all extremities.

Saints | Devin Neal tweaks hamstring Sun Aug 23, 10:37 AM

New Orleans Saints RB Devin Neal (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 22.

Footballguys view: With Alvin Kamara out, Neal had a chance to assert himself as the backup to Travis Etienne for the time being, but instead suffered his second hamstring injury of the summer. Kendre Miller saw his first game action in almost a year and is set to be the #2 back for the moment with Audric Estime also out. This situation remains in flux behind Etienne with three weeks until the season opener at Detroit.

Giants | Tyrone Tracy Jr. handles nine touches Sun Aug 23, 10:37 AM

New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed six times for 26 yards, caught three passes for 22 yards and lost a fumble during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 22.

Footballguys view: Tracy's lost fumble was in the red zone, so that makes two big no-no's in the preseason after he got his quarterback blown up by whiffing on a pass block last week. Najee Harris should be the backup as soon as he is football shape. Tracy wasn't seen as a cut candidate last week, but that could change, or he could be shopped for a late round pick swap. Either way, his dynasty value is plummeting.

Rams | Stetson Bennett sharp Saturday Sun Aug 23, 10:37 AM

Los Angeles Rams QB Stetson Bennett completed 19 of his 31 passes for 181 yards and rushed twice for nine yards and two touchdowns during the preseason game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 22.

Footballguys view: First round pick Ty Simpson had a great preseason debut last week, but Bennett showed in the second preseason game that he should be the backup to Matthew Stafford to open the season. Bennett will be a free agent next year, so this tape will be studied. Keep Bennett on your superflex dynasty waiver wire watch list.

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49ers | Jordan James back at practice Sun Aug 23, 10:37 AM

San Francisco 49ers RB Jordan James (rib) returned to practice Saturday, Aug. 22.

Footballguys view: Kaelon Black was outstanding in the second preseason game and the rookie should be considered the favorite to be the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey, who is still missing practice because of "soreness". The 49ers have been happy with James' performance, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy since the team drafted him in the fifth round last year. He could still figure into a committee behind McCaffrey if he can reverse that trend, but Black is the running back to target late in your draft if you have misgivings about McCaffrey's ability to stay on the field this year.

Dolphins | Chris Bell not in uniform today Sun Aug 23, 10:37 AM

Miami Dolphins WR Chris Bell (knee) was cleared for practice earlier in the week, but after taking part in pregame warmups in uniform, he is not in uniform for the game, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.

Footballguys view: We shouldn't expect Bell to be a contributor right away, but now that he has been activated from the NFI list, he should start the season on the active roster. Fellow third round pick Caleb Douglas should get a chance to be the primary deep threat while Bell is rounding into form. Bell should be ready to play at some point in the first month of the season, which is good news for quarterback Malik Willis in his first season as the Dolphins starting quarterback.

Ravens | Multiple RBs not playing Saturday Sun Aug 23, 10:37 AM

Baltimore Ravens RBs Derrick Henry, Justice Hill and Adam Randall are not playing during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22. RB Rasheen Ali (undisclosed) is not playing because of an injury.

Footballguys view: That the fifth round pick (and personal choice of owner Steve Bisciotti) Randall was sitting with the established veteran backs is a good sign that the new staff has seen everything they need to see from him. Randall's dynasty value is on the rise and he would probably be the best waiver wire add if Derrick Henry goes down.

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Cardinals | Xavier Weaver dealing with hamstring issue Sun Aug 23, 10:30 AM

Arizona Cardinals WR Xavier Weaver (hamstring) injured his hamstring during the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, Aug. 22.

49ers | Khalil Dinkins contract update Sun Aug 23, 10:02 AM

Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers TE Khalil Dinkins signed a three-year contract with the team Saturday, Aug. 22. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. In a corresponding move, DL Xavier Thomas (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation.

Rams | Mario Williams waived/injured Sun Aug 23, 09:41 AM

Los Angeles Rams WR Mario Williams (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list with an injury settlement Saturday, Aug. 22.

Colts | Thumb injury for Will Mallory Sat Aug 22, 11:03 PM

Indianapolis Colts TE Will Mallory (thumb) was unavailable for the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, due to a thumb injury.

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Buccaneers | Three carries for Bucky Irving Sat Aug 22, 10:21 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving rushed three times for 14 yards during the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 22.

Saints | Hamstring issue for Bub Means Sat Aug 22, 10:08 PM

New Orleans Saints WR Bub Means (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 22.

Saints | Moliki Matavao injures knee Sat Aug 22, 10:03 PM

New Orleans Saints TE Moliki Matavao (knee) suffered a knee injury during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 22.

Giants | Braxton Berrios nursing injury Sat Aug 22, 09:59 PM

New York Giants WR Braxton Berrios (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor soft tissue injury, head coach John Harbaugh said Saturday, Aug. 22.

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