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Colts | Ulysses Bentley IV making strong push Sun Aug 9, 05:18 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Ulysses Bentley IV is pushing to make the team as the third running back with RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) nursing a hamstring injury, and struggling when he is on the field.
Link to story Colts | DJ Giddens nursing hamstring injury Sun Aug 9, 05:13 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB DJ Giddens (hamstring) has been sidelined with a hamstring injury, allowing rookie RB Seth McGowan to take first- and second-team reps. Giddens has also dropped a few passes in training camp when he has been on the field. RB Ulysses Bentley IV has also made a push for the third job, putting additional pressure on Giddens.
Link to story Colts | Blake Grupe, Spencer Shrader continue to battle Sun Aug 9, 05:11 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Blake Grupe has made 27 of his 30 field-goal attempts during training camp so far, while PK Spencer Shrader has misfired on 10 of his 30 tries. The two are battling in training camp and the preseason for the starting placekicker job.
Link to story Colts | Seth McGowan has carved out role Sun Aug 9, 05:06 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Seth McGowan has emerged as the top running back behind RB Jonathan Taylor, as the team likes his bruising running style and soft hands out of the backfield. If he wants to carve out a consistent role, he needs to improve in pass protection.
Link to story Colts | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine battling for WR3 job Sun Aug 9, 04:59 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has been having a great training camp, and he has strengthened his case to be the team's third receiver behind WRs Josh Downs and Alec Pierce.
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Bills | Skyler Bell might struggle to routinely play Sun Aug 9, 04:48 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Skyler Bell has shown good separation skills and releases at the line during scrimmages. However, Bell's ball skills have held him back, and he appears to be behind the top four WRs DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman and Joshua Palmer at this point. While Bell is expected to be a roster lock, his game day role is expected to be determined by how he finishes through the team's three preseason games.
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Bears | Luther Burden III nursing groin injury Sun Aug 9, 04:35 PM
Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III (groin) suffered a groin injury in practice Saturday, Aug. 8, and he is expected to 'miss a little time', according to a source.
Link to story Colts | Riley Leonard, Anthony Richardson to play Thursday Sun Aug 9, 04:32 PM
Indianapolis Colts QBs Riley Leonard and Anthony Richardson are each expected to play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, against the New England Patriots. Head coach Shane Steichen said the plan is to play the two signal callers, which means QB Daniel Jones isn't expected to be in action.
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Colts | Daniel Jones unlikely to play Thursday Sun Aug 9, 04:29 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones is expected to practice in a joint session with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, Aug. 11, but he is not expected to play in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 13.
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Lions | Several Detroit players battling injuries Sun Aug 9, 03:48 PM
Detroit Lions S Brian Branch (PUP - Achilles), S Kerby Joseph (PUP - knee), OT Giovanni Manu (NFI), DE Derrick Moore (groin), LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle), LB Jimmy Rolder (leg), OG Juice Scruggs (undisclosed), DE Payton Turner (back), RB Sione Vaki (nose, eye) and DT Mekhi Wingo (groin) are dealing with injuries, and absent from practice.
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Lions | Veteran backup Josh Dobbs added Sun Aug 9, 03:41 PM
Free-agent QB Josh Dobbs (Patriots) signed a one-year, $1.425 million deal Sunday, Aug. 9, with $475,000 fully guaranteed, national beat writers Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported. The team moved quickly to add Dobbs after QB Teddy Bridgewater surprisingly elected to retire Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Dobbs has experience under Lions offensive coordinator Drew Petzing when they were together in Arizona, so this should be a smooth transition in the wake of Bridgewater's unforeseen decision to retire. |
Lions | Several roster moves made Sunday Sun Aug 9, 03:32 PM
Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater was placed on the reserve/retired list Sunday, Aug. 9, and TE Nick Muse was waived. The team signed CB Ryan Cooper and LB Amen Ogbongbemiga.
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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling back on the field Sun Aug 9, 03:01 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) was back at practice Saturday, Aug. 8, and he was able to catch balls from multiple quarterbacks on multiple routes, making several splash plays. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Stribling has been picking things up in a hurry.
| Footballguys view: Finally some good news about a 49ers injury situation. With Ricky Pearsall already on the shelf for the year and veterans Christian Kirk and Mike Evans dealing with injuries, Stribling has a clear path to playing time right away. He should be on your late round target list. |
49ers | Mike Evans appears close to full strength Sun Aug 9, 02:43 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) did not practice Saturday, Aug. 8, but he was able to work on the side. Evans reportedly appears close to full strength, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said Evans likely feels like he can return right now, but the team wants to be smart with the veteran receiver.
| Footballguys view: We just want to see Evans get in some practices intermittently with veteran rest days mixed in to feel ok about taking him at ADP. Evans is often available in the fifth round even though he should be the clear #1 target in a productive passing game. The age/injury risk is more than baked into his cost. |
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49ers | Christian Kirk working through calf issue Sun Aug 9, 02:39 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Christian Kirk (calf) remained sidelined from practice Saturday, Aug. 8, as he continues to recover from a calf injury.
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49ers | Several players missing from practice Sun Aug 9, 02:35 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Kaelon Black (adductor), WR Jacob Cowing (hamstring), RB Jordan James (rib), FB Kyle Juszczyk (finger), OT Vederian Lowe (ankle), S Malik Mustapha (hamstring), OL Brett Toth (concussion), DL Keion White (adductor), OL Carver Willis (concussion) and OL Nick Zakelj (elbow) each missed practice Saturday, Aug. 9, due to injury. Many of the players were able to do some work on the side.
| Footballguys view: This is not a complete list of the players who are out because of injuries. The 49ers have not played a preseason game yet. |
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Texans | Jawhar Jordan dealing with hip flexor strain Sun Aug 9, 02:09 PM
Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (hip) missed practice Sunday, Aug. 9, due to a strained hip flexor, according to league sources. The team is hopeful he'll be able to return in about a week. Jordan has reportedly had a strong camp, as he battles RB Noah Whittington for the No. 3 job behind new starter RB David Montgomery and primary backup RB Woody Marks.
| Footballguys view: Jordan had a 100 yard game late in the season and clicked in the team's running game more than Marks did, so he was a player of note on our waiver wire watch list. Whittington is a swiss army knife back, more like Marks, so if he makes the team as the #3 over Jordan, he's less of a threat to Marks' upside if David Montgomery misses time during the season. |
Panthers | Bryce Young to play against Buffalo Sun Aug 9, 02:01 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young will play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15, on the road against the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Dave Canales said Young and the starters will play 10-20 plays depending on how the drives develop.
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Packers | Christopher Brooks back at practice Sun Aug 9, 01:45 PM
Green Bay Packers RB Christopher Brooks (hamstring) was able to take part in an indoor closed practice Sunday, Aug. 9. He was practicing for the first time at training camp after starting on the non-football injury (NFI) list due to a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: Brooks had a chance to seize the backup RB job behind Josh Jacobs after the team let Emanuel Wilson walk as a restricted free agent, but 2024 third round pick MarShawn Lloyd finally had a healthy offseason after seeing the Meyer Institute of Sport and learning how his recovery from a 2020 ACL tear had him overcompensating still, which caused a myriad of injuries. Lloyd is the back to target late in drafts behind Jacobs, who is dealing with a minor groin issue. |
Packers | Several players missing from practicing Sun Aug 9, 01:39 PM
Green Bay Packers LB Edgerrin Cooper (foot), LB Zaire Franklin (personal), CB Marlon Jones (undisclosed) and TE Josh Whyle (neck) are not taking part in an indoor closed practice Sunday, Aug. 9. However, head coach Matt LaFleur said none of the injuries or situations are considered long-term. Franklin, for instance, was away due to excused travel.
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Packers | Matthew Golden nursing toe injury Sun Aug 9, 01:36 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden (toe) did not take part in a closed indoor practice Sunday, Aug. 9, due to a toe injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur said that the injury is not a long-term concern.
| Footballguys view: Of this and Jayden Reed's ankle injury, this might be slightly more worrisome because Golden's game is more predicated on speed, and toe issues can keep a receiver from being able to really open up the throttle. We will still trust coach LaFleur that this is not something to worry about re: Golden's outlook this season as long as he's back at practice soon. |
Packers | Jayden Reed sits to rest ankle Sun Aug 9, 01:33 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed (ankle) did not at an indoor closed practice Sunday, Aug. 9, due to an ankle injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur said that the injury is not a long-term concern.
| Footballguys view: Matthew Golden also has a toe issue, so the Packers wide receivers are a little banged up right now. As long as Reed and Golden are back at practice soon, we will just chalk this up to normal camp wear and tear as players round into shape. |
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Seahawks | Minor issue for Jadarian Price Sun Aug 9, 01:31 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Jadarian Price (legs) is dealing with general leg soreness but is expected to return in a few days, head coach Mike Macdonald said Saturday, Aug. 8.
| Footballguys view: We will take the Seahawks at their word that it is general soreness unless this absence extends for weeks, not days. It is important for Price get as many practice reps as possible because unlike a typical first round running back, he was a backup (to #3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love) during his college career. George Holani would have a strong Week 1 outlook if this absence goes on longer than planned. |
Chiefs | Rashee Rice limited Saturday Sun Aug 9, 01:31 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (knee) was limited to individual drills Saturday, Aug. 8, and left practice early to receive treatment on his right knee.
| Footballguys view: This was planned according to team beat writers, so it shouldn't change our outlook for Rice. It is a reminder that like Patrick Mahomes, Rice might not be 100% to begin the season, or at least need to knock off some rust before performing up to previous levels. |
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Ravens | Ja'Kobi Lane endorsed by coach Sun Aug 9, 01:31 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane has earned a role in the offense with his play in training camp, according to head coach Jesse Minter. 'There is consistency of making really contested, nice catches and being a really friendly target for the quarterback,' Minter said. 'He's certainly starting to see a vision of maybe what he can become in the offense.'
| Footballguys view: The drumbeat is loud and consistent about Lane, who was already known for circus catches, but is now more dependable than expected in his rookie camp and ready to play a dedicated role in the Ravens pass offense from day one. Lamar Jackson rarely supports more than one fantasy relevant wide receiver, but we should put Lane on our waiver wire watch list in case he is on a fast track to being a productive pro. |
Chargers | Tre Harris 'right there with top guys' Sun Aug 9, 01:31 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Tre Harris was mentioned as 'right there with Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston as our top guys', according to HC Jim Harbaugh on Saturday, Aug. 8.
| Footballguys view: It's clear who the top three wide receivers will be for the Chargers, but the proportion of their roles compared to one another in the new Mike McDaniel offense is uncertain, and subject to change based on how everyone performs once the regular season is underway. Harris is going in the late rounds of drafts, well after Johnston or McConkey even though Harbaugh is including him with them in his assessment. We should have Harris on our late round target list. |
Quentin Johnston player page
Colts | Josh Downs might practice Tuesday Sun Aug 9, 01:28 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (groin) has been nursing a groin injury in training camp, but head coach Shane Steichen said Sunday, Aug. 9, that the receiver might be able to participate in a joint practice Tuesday, Aug. 11, with the New England Patriots. Steichen added that the injury is not considered serious.
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Lions | Teddy Bridgewater steps away from team Sun Aug 9, 01:08 PM
Detroit Lions QB Teddy Bridgewater has 'decided to step away' from the team, according to head coach Dan Campbell on Sunday, Aug. 9. He is apparently considering retirement from the NFL at age 33. He was set to be the team's primary backup to QB Jared Goff. Now, QB Tom Kennedy will get a longer look, starting the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie QB Luke Altmyer is also in camp. The team is also expected to work out a few QBs.
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Lions | Tom Kennedy to start preseason opener Sun Aug 9, 01:06 PM
Detroit Lions QB Tom Kennedy will start the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13, against the Cincinnati Bengals, as head coach Dan Campbell indicated that QB Jared Goff and several key starters will be held out of the game.
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Lions | Jared Goff won't play in preseason opener Sun Aug 9, 01:01 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff will not play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Dan Campbell said Goff and a lot of key starters will be held out of the game.
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Panthers | CAR waives two players Sun Aug 9, 11:13 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Malick Meiga (undisclosed) and LB Nick Hampton (undisclosed) were waived with injury designations Sunday, Aug. 9.
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Panthers | Kyle Trask signed Sun Aug 9, 11:06 AM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Falcons) was signed by the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Aug. 9. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Titans | Two placekickers work out for TEN Sun Aug 9, 10:45 AM
Free-agent PKs Younghoe Koo (Jets), John Hoyland (Ravens) and John Parker Romo (Falcons) worked out for the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 8.
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Rams | Stetson Bennett's status for preseason opener uncertain Sun Aug 9, 10:05 AM
Los Angeles Rams QB Stetson Bennett could see playing time in the team's preseason opener versus the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 15, although head coach QB Sean McVay hasn't made a final decision yet.
| Footballguys view: This is a sign that Bennett is ahead of first round pick Ty Simpson to back up Matthew Stafford. File this away in superflex leagues in case Stafford's back acts up during the season. Hopefully we won't see either quarterback play this season except in garbage time or in a meaningless Week 18 game. |
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Browns | Jamari Thrash reverts to injured reserve Sun Aug 9, 09:36 AM
Cleveland Browns WR Jamari Thrash (leg) reverted to the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 8, after being waived with an injury designation.
Link to story Chiefs | Brashard Smith to return kicks Sat Aug 8, 09:51 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Brashard Smith and WR Nikko Remigio are the top kick returners, according to special teams coordinator Dave Toub.
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Colts | Riley Leonard moving up? Sat Aug 8, 09:42 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard worked as the quarterback for the second-team offense during practice Saturday, Aug. 8.
Link to story Panthers | CAR expected to add Kyle Trask to roster Sat Aug 8, 05:47 PM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Falcons) is expected to be added to the Carolina Panthers' roster following QB Haynes King's hamstring injury, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 8.
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Broncos | Denver with flurry of moves on Saturday Sat Aug 8, 05:34 PM
Free-agent WRs Kyre Duplessis, Kyrese Rowan, and DB Ricardo Hallman were signed by the Denver Broncos, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 8. The Broncos also waived CB Sam Webb.
Link to story Seahawks | Seattle signs, cuts one on Saturday Sat Aug 8, 05:07 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Justin J. Jones was signed by the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 8. The Seahawks also waived LB Power Echols.
Link to story Texans | HOU signs one, waives one on Saturday Sat Aug 8, 04:41 PM
Free-agent RB Owen Wright (Buccaneers) has been signed by the Houston Texans, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 8. The Texans also waived P Jack Stonehouse.
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Cardinals | ARI places two on IR Sat Aug 8, 04:09 PM
Arizona Cardinals S Joey Blount (stinger) and TE Kenny Yeboah (hamstring) were both placed on season-ending injured reserve, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 8.
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Panthers | Carolina may consider two QBs Sat Aug 8, 03:46 PM
Free-agent QB Kyle Trask (Falcons) and QB Jack Plummer (Panthers) may receive interest from the Carolina Panthers since QB Haynes King (hamstring) is considered week-to-week, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joseph Person.
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Panthers | Haynes King week-to-week Sat Aug 8, 03:40 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Haynes King (hamstring) is considered week-to-week because of a hamstring injury, according to a source.
Link to story Chiefs | Patrick Mahomes feeling good Sat Aug 8, 03:18 PM
Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (knee) said his surgically repaired knee is feeling great but is still trying to be careful at times during practice to protect the knee. He said he does not know if he will play in the preseason.
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Bears | Leg injury for Luther Burden Sat Aug 8, 03:06 PM
Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III (leg) left practice early Saturday, Aug. 8, after suffering an apparent leg injury.
| Footballguys view: Burden got tangled up with CB Tyrique Stevenson, who finished practice, but was reportedly fighting through some pain. Burden got to the weight room on his own power, but was reportedly walking "gingerly". We will hold our collective breath while we wait for an update. Kalif Raymond is experienced in Ben Johnson's offense from their time together in Detroit, and he would be the next man up while Burden is on the mend. |
Ravens | Rashod Bateman moving around Sat Aug 8, 02:31 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman said he has been lining up at multiple positions during practices, and believes he can be more than a one-dimensional player in offensive coordinator Declan Doyle's system.
| Footballguys view: Bateman was a dud last year as the #2 receiver, but this sounds like a plan that could create conditions for a bounceback season. Bateman still isn't worth drafting in typical redraft leagues, but this should put him on our early season waiver wire watch list. |
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Eagles | Two receivers unable to practice Sat Aug 8, 02:01 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Britain Covey (hamstring) and WR Danny Gray (concussion) did not participate in practice Saturday, Aug. 8.
Link to story Eagles | No practice for Makai Lemon Sat Aug 8, 02:01 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Aug. 8.
| Footballguys view: Lemon missed some time with a hamstring issue in OTAs but was reportedly 100% at the beginning of training camp. Since he's a rookie, missing this much time is a bad sign for his ability to be fantasy relevant, at least early in the season. Lemon's ADP should be dropping in redraft leagues, and Dontayvion Wicks should be on our early season waiver wire watch list as the likely #2 receiver to begin the season. |
Eagles | DeVonta Smith remains sidelined Sat Aug 8, 01:46 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Aug. 8.
| Footballguys view: Another day passes with no change to Smith's status. Hopefully he will return to practice soon and get a few sessions in without incident so we can feel safe drafting him at an elevated ADP that assumes he will be a high volume #1 receiver with AJ Brown traded to New England. If Smith's hamstring issues persist into the season, it will be a problem for the whole offense, not just Smith's fantasy stock. |
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