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Buccaneers | Tez Johnson tweaked groin Thu Aug 6, 04:04 PM
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.
| Footballguys view: Jalen McMillan is also dealing with a knee issue that has him sidelined indefinitely, so rookie third round pick Ted Hurst will get more work with Baker Mayfield and the starters for now. He could move onto our late round target list with strong performances in practice. Johnson was having a great summer before his injury. As long as he gets better soon and goes into the season as a primary backup receiver for the Bucs at multiple positions, we should keep Johnson on our waiver wire watch list. |
49ers | Hip issue for Jacob Cowing Thu Aug 6, 04:04 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing (hip) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5, because of a hip flexor strain.
| Footballguys view: With this injury, Demarcus Robinson is now the only healthy 49ers wide receiver among the top six on their depth chart. Ricky Pearsall is out for the year, but Cowing and the others aren't expected to be out for long. It's still an ominous trend when you combine it with three of the team's top four running backs being out, leaving only Christian McCaffrey as healthy enough to practice right now. |
Broncos | Jaylen Waddle expected back Thu Aug 6, 03:26 PM
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (leg) is expected back in 4-5 days, according to head coach Sean Payton.
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Titans | Elic Ayomanor being evaluated Thu Aug 6, 01:25 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Elic Ayomanor is being evaluated for a shoulder injury on Thursday, Aug. 6, according to head coach Robert Saleh.
Link to story 49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling back at practice Thu Aug 6, 01:10 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) is back at practice on Thursday, Aug. 6. He has not practiced since Saturday.
| Footballguys view: Finally a piece of good news about the 49ers wide receivers and injuries. If Stribling can stay on the practice field, he should be in line for a large role to begin the season. The #33 overall pick should be on your late round target list. |
Patriots | No practice for Romeo Doubs for second straight day Thu Aug 6, 11:19 AM
New England Patriots WR Romeo Doubs (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5 or Thursday, Aug. 6.
| Footballguys view: It's not clear yet what Doubs' issue is, but 2025 UDFA Efton Chism has been seeing more time with the first team while Doubs has been out. This should only fuel speculation that Kayshon Boutte is on the trading block and may not be a Patriot when the season starts. |
Broncos | Jaylen Waddle leaves early Thu Aug 6, 11:19 AM
Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) left practice Wednesday, Aug. 5, because of an undisclosed reason.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Sean Payton told the media today that Waddle has a leg strain that will sideline him 4-5 days. As long Waddle returns to practice next week without incident, we can put this behind us, but if Waddle doesn't meet his return to practice timeline expectations or has a recurrence of this injury, we should feel less confident about his ability to stay healthy this season. |
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Jaguars | Travis Hunter not on offense often Thu Aug 6, 11:11 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter took 13 defensive snaps and four offensive snaps Thursday, Aug. 6. He has played 103 total snaps in training camp with 64 on defense and 39 offense. He has one catch on one target.
| Footballguys view: That split sounds about right for what we should expect from Hunter this year - about 40% of offensive snaps and 65% of defensive snaps. He could play more than that, but the ratio should be close that proportion even it is on a higher percentage of snaps on both sides of the ball. Hunter is an upside bench stash in fantasy leagues right now, which is in line with this outlook. Early reports have him taking most of his offensive snaps on the outside, which is good news for Parker Washington's fantasy outlook. |
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.
| Footballguys view: We're not worried about this yet, but if Smith doesn't return to practice in the next week or so, then we will have to at least consider downgrading him because of the possibility of recurrence during the season, especially early in the season. The Eagles offense can't afford to be without Smith, so expect the team to be conservative with his return to the field. |
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Eagles | Makai Lemon out again Thu Aug 6, 01:44 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon (hamstring) missed practice for a second consecutive day on Wednesday, Aug. 5, due a sore hamstring.
| Footballguys view: It's time to start moving Lemon down your redraft board. He missed time this spring, and now is missing practice during the important installation of a new offense. Lemon is also missing out on reps that would strengthen his chemistry with Jalen Hurts. As of now, we should pencil Dontayvion Wicks in as the #2 receiver in Philadelphia. |
Panthers | Xavier Legette injury update Thu Aug 6, 12:58 AM
Updating 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 story 49ers | Christian Kirk remains sidelined Thu Aug 6, 12:47 AM
San 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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Packers | Savion Williams competing for No. 4 role Thu Aug 6, 12:31 AM
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 story Packers | Matthew Golden to fill Romeo Doubs' role in 2026 Thu Aug 6, 12:08 AM
Green 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.
| Footballguys view: Golden came on late last year, and he has the speed, toughness, and ball skills to a quality downfield target to complement Christian Watson's speed and Jayden Reed's ability to get open from the slot and add yards after the catch. Golden could be a big play threat if he develops and the Packers offensive line gels, but don't let this item scare you off of Reed, who already has proven that he can be a solid WR3/Flex even if he's not always on the field in two wide receiver sets. |
Saints | Barion Brown shining in pads Wed Aug 5, 09:57 PM
New 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 story Buccaneers | David Sills bangs knee Wed Aug 5, 08:50 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR David Sills (knee) exited practice early Tuesday, Aug. 4, and was seen icing his knee.
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49ers | Two receivers try out for SF Wed Aug 5, 05:57 PM
Free-agent WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (Saints) and WR Kristian Wilkerson (Bills) recently worked out for the San Francisco 49ers.
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Steelers | Cole Burgess on injured reserve Wed Aug 5, 05:39 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Cole Burgess (knee) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 5, after clearing waivers.
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Lions | Lawrence Keys clears waivers Wed Aug 5, 05:21 PM
Detroit Lions WR Lawrence Keys (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 5, after clearing waivers.
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Browns | Aaron Anderson to injured reserve Wed Aug 5, 05:19 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Aaron Anderson (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 5, after clearing waivers.
Link to story Panthers | Ainias Smith moved to IR Wed Aug 5, 05:18 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Ainias Smith (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Aug. 5, after clearing waivers.
Link to story Lions | Tarik Black returns to team Wed Aug 5, 04:48 PM
Free-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.
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Ravens | Zay Flowers adds some weight Wed Aug 5, 04:10 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers said he added eight pounds during the offseason and currently weight 186 pounds.
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Giants | JuJu Smith-Schuster practicing Wed Aug 5, 03:58 PM
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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Broncos | Jaylen Waddle expected to be fine Wed Aug 5, 03:25 PM
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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Browns | KC Concepcion on field Wednesday Wed Aug 5, 02:33 PM
Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion (shoulder) is participating in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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Commanders | Stefon Diggs contract update Wed Aug 5, 02:18 PM
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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Vikings | Jordan Addison to miss a few days Wed Aug 5, 02:11 PM
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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Commanders | Stefon Diggs joining WAS Wed Aug 5, 02:01 PM
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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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling misses another practice Wed Aug 5, 01:53 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring) will not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Link to story 49ers | Mike Evans remains sidelined Wed Aug 5, 01:48 PM
San 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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Giants | Beaux Collins waived/injured Wed Aug 5, 01:38 PM
New York Giants WR Beaux Collins (undisclosed) was waived/injured Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Link to story Eagles | Philly adds Brandon Hayes Wed Aug 5, 01:35 PM
Free-agent WR Brandon Hayes (Eagles) signed with the Philadelphia Eagles Wednesday, Aug. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story 49ers | KhaDarel Hodge joins 49ers Wed Aug 5, 01:13 PM
Free-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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Chiefs | Rashee Rice progressing Wed Aug 5, 11:52 AM
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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Texans | Tank Dell practicing Wed Aug 5, 10:24 AM
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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Ravens | Ja'Kobi Lane shining in camp Wed Aug 5, 01:24 AM
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). |
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49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling continuing to impress Wed Aug 5, 12:59 AM
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. |
49ers | Deebo Samuel to fill complementary role? Wed Aug 5, 12:41 AM
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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49ers | Ricky Pearsall facing lengthy recovery Wed Aug 5, 12:25 AM
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. |
49ers | Brandon Aiyuk remains in limbo Wed Aug 5, 12:05 AM
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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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka limited Tuesday Tue Aug 4, 08:36 PM
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 story Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan doesn't practice Tue Aug 4, 08:31 PM
Tampa Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Link to story Buccaneers | Chris Godwin not on field Tue Aug 4, 08:25 PM
Tampa Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin did not practice on Tuesday, August 4.
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Steelers | PIT signs Jakobie Keeney-James Tue Aug 4, 06:55 PM
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.
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Jets | Gee Scott waived with injury settlement Tue Aug 4, 06:51 PM
New York Jets WR Gee Scott was waived with an injury settlement, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Link to story Lions | Detroit signs Raheem Blackshear Tue Aug 4, 06:43 PM
Free-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 story Browns | Aaron Anderson waived by CLE Tue Aug 4, 06:33 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Aaron Anderson was waived with a waived/injured designation, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
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Seahawks | SEA waives Kyre Duplessis Tue Aug 4, 06:30 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Kyre Duplessis was waived by the Seahawks, according to a source on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
Link to story Texans | Montrell Washington inks deal with HOU Tue Aug 4, 05:54 PM
Free-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.
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