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Eagles | DeVonta Smith rests his hammy Thu Aug 6, 01:50 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was held out of practice for a second straight day on Wednesday, Aug. 5, due to a sore hamstring.
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Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) missed practice for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, Aug. 5, due a sore hamstring.
Link to storyUpdating an earlier report, Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (neck) suffered a stinger during practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4. As a result, Legette will not play in the team's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers WR Christian Kirk (calf) did not practice once again on Wednesday, Aug. 5, though he did do some conditioning work on the side.
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Green Bay Packers WR Savion Williams is competing with WRs Bo Melton, Skyy Moore, and J. Michael Sturdivant for the No. 4 receiver job, in the opinion of ESPN's Ben Solak.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden is set to 'step cleanly' into the role that current New England Patriots WR Romeo Doubs filled for the Packers last season, according to ESPN's Ben Solak, who notes that with Doubs and Philadelphia Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks gone, there are 131 targets that are available to be filled this year.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Barion Brown has impressed in one-on-one drills, and head coach Kellen Moore believes Brown can be more than just a kick returner. 'We watched a lot of evidence of him playing receiver and playing impactful plays in the SEC for a number of years, not just the LSU year, but the Kentucky years,' Moore said. 'And when you watch all that exposure and get to know Barion, you're really fired up to have this guy.'
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers WR David Sills (knee) exited practice early Tuesday, Aug. 4, and was seen icing his knee.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Tez Johnson (groin) left practice early Tuesday, Aug. 4, to receive treatment for a groin injury, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5, because of a hip flexor strain.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (Saints) and WR Kristian Wilkerson (Bills) recently worked out for the San Francisco 49ers.
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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Cole Burgess (knee) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 5, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyDetroit Lions WR Lawrence Keys (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 5, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyCleveland Browns WR Aaron Anderson (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 5, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers WR Ainias Smith (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 5, after clearing waivers.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Tarik Black (Lions) signed with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, Aug. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also placed TE Miles Kitselman (leg) on the Reserve/Injured list.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Romeo Doubs (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Link to storyBaltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers said he added eight pounds during the offseason and currently weight 186 pounds.
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New York Giants WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) is participating in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5, after missing the last practice because of swelling in his knee.
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Updating a previous report. Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) left practice early Wednesday, Aug. 5, because of muscle tightness but should be fine moving forward, according to head coach Sean Payton.
| Footballguys view: This should be a false alarm, but we'll check to make sure Waddle returns to practice soon before going back to DEFCON 5. |
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Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion (shoulder) is participating in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Link to storyDenver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) left practice Wednesday, Aug. 5, because of an undisclosed reason.
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Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Stefon Diggs (Patriots) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders worth as much as $12 million.
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Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison (thumb) suffered a jammed thumb during a recent practice and is expected to be sidelined for a day or two, according to head coach Kevin O'Connell.
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Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs (Patriots) agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders Wednesday, Aug. 5, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Diggs is worth a pick around the 10-12th round in PPR leagues, as he should be the #2 target for Jayden Daniels. This is a small blow to free agent signing TE Chig Okonkwo, but he should still get ample opportunity to make a fantasy impact this season. |
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San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Link to storySan Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (quadriceps) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: This is supposed to be a minor issue, so hopefully he won't be out of practice for long. |
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New York Giants WR Beaux Collins (undisclosed) was waived/injured Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Brandon Hayes (Eagles) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles Wednesday, Aug. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyFree-agent WR KhaDarel Hodge (Falcons) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, Aug. 5. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (knee) participated in 11-on-11 drills for the first time in training camp Wednesday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: Rice is being eased back in after having minor knee surgery on the eve of a 30-day jail sentence for a probation violation. As long as he doesn't have any setbacks, he should be good to go for Week 1. Rice is a risk/reward pick at current ADP. He has typically produced like a first or second round pick in PPR leagues, but he hasn't played close to a full season in either of the last two years. |
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Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) was spotted at practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: This was the next step in his recovery from a catastrophic leg injury back in 2024. It's not clear how effective Dell will be, or how big his role will be, but his quality of play in the past merits a late round pick in typical fantasy leagues, and his return should help CJ Stroud, and really the whole Texans offense. |
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Baltimore Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane has been the 'star' of training camp, in the opinion of ESPN's Jamison Hensley, who writes that Lane has become the team's No. 3 receiver behind WRs Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.
| Footballguys view: Lane, a third-round pick out of USC, has the ability to win above the rim. He's a big target who uses a basketball-like skill set to go get the ball. He's been a 'drumbeat' player this offseason with many news items highlighting how the rookie has been catching the eye of QB Lamar Jackson. Lane isn't getting drafted right now in 12-team PPR leagues, but you could take him as a late-round flier in deeper leagues (and we certainly appreciate his skill set in dynasty formats). |
Rashod Bateman player page
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San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling is having a 'strong start' to training camp, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, who writes that the rookie 'offers a size and speed element the Niners have lacked.' Stribling is lining up in multiple spots, and Wagoner suggests that he could operate as a 'supercharged, oversize slot receiver.'
| Footballguys view: Stribling has a game that features speed, tenacious blocking, and run-after-the-catch ability. It's no surprise the rookie has been standing out with the 49ers, but he has had a hamstring injury that has kept him out of practice for a few days. He needs to get healthy (a recent problem for 49ers wideouts) and continue to impress in training camp and the preseason. Stribling has a current ADP of WR69 (15.01) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel is unlikely to be a 'focal point of the offensive unit like he once was,' in the opinion of ESPN's Nick Wagoner, who writes that the team is expected to 'lean on [Samuel's] versatility and hope that his threat can open things up for their other playmakers.'
| Footballguys view: He's not the player he used to be, and Fantasy GMs are not expecting him to be. However, there are some expectations for a veteran player on a team with questionable wide receivers. Samuel has a current ADP of WR55 (13.06) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) will be out of action for around nine months after he undergoes surgery, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner.
| Footballguys view: That means he should be fully recovered well ahead of training camp in 2027. Pearsall was dealing with the same PCL that he worked through last year, and there was a thought he wouldn't need surgery. Instead, he does need surgery and now will be on the road to recovery (again) post-surgery. Dynasty GMs might want to throw out some low-ball offers just to see. Pearsall is a lottery-ticket type of player who could pay some dividends in 2027 and beyond...if he can stay healthy. |
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has yet to apply to the NFL for reinstatement or inform the team that he plans to report for training camp. As such, Aiyuk remains on the reserve/left squad list, which means he does not count on the team's roster or salary cap.
| Footballguys view: What's there to say about a player in limbo? Aiyuk has suggested he would play for the Commanders if possible, but he's still under contract with the 49ers. Aiyuk hasn't played in some time (2024), and that year he posted a 25-374-0 line in seven games before suffering a torn ACL in Week 7. |
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (undisclosed) participated in only positional drills on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Egbuka did not participate in team periods. The star receiver did not participate in practice Monday because of soreness, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Link to storyTampa Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Link to storyTampa Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin did not practice on Tuesday, August 4.
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Free-agent WR Jakobie Keeney-James (Packers) has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Steelers also waived WR Cole Burgess with a waived/injured designation.
Link to storyNew York Jets WR Gee Scott was waived with an injury settlement, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Raheem Blackshear (Jets) was signed by the Detroit Lions, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The Lions also waived WR Lawrence Keys with a waived/injured designation.
Link to storyCleveland Browns WR Aaron Anderson was waived with a waived/injured designation, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Kyre Duplessis was waived by the Seahawks, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Montrell Washington (Giants) has reportedly signed a deal with the Houston Texans, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyFormer Arizona Cardinals WR Tejhaun Palmer was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4. In a corresponding move, New England Patriots TE Jeremiah Franklin was waived.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers WRs Gabriel Benyard and Ainias Smith were waived, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Carolina also signed WRs Roc Taylor and Elijah Cooks. Financial terms for the signed players were disclosed.
Link to storyHouston Texans WR DJ Turner (undisclosed) will be placed on season-ending injured deserve, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette cleared concussion protocol on Tuesday, Aug. 4. He was carted off from practice the day before.
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