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Lions | Two players added to injured reserve Mon Aug 24, 04:49 PM
Detroit Lions RB Raheem Blackshear (undisclosed) and WR Cedrick Wilson (knee) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24.
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Arizona Cardinals WR Xavier Weaver (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals WR Bryson Green and TE Baylor Cupp were waived Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Kobe Prentice was waived Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to storyKansas City Chiefs WR Jeff Caldwell (knee) was waived Monday, Aug. 24, with an injury designation.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) was not wearing a no-contact jersey during practice Monday, Aug. 24. He was catching passes while running at 75 percent speed during practice.
| Footballguys view: As CBSSports.com notes, Nabers has been taking part in team drills for a little more than one week, but he was wearing the red jersey until Monday's development. This doesn't mean he's been cleared for all activity, but he is now closing in on the final stages of his recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered in his right knee in Week 4 of last season. All signs are pointing toward Nabers being available Week 1 against the Cowboys. He's a prime pick in Round 3 at his current WR12 ADP. |
Buffalo Bills WR Skyler Bell (groin) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 24, after missing some time because of a groin injury.
| Footballguys view: Bell has yet to play in a preseason game, missing both of the first two contests. He told reporters after practice that it was a groin injury he was dealing with, but felt "like a kid in a candy store" getting back on the field, especially because he said he had never missed that much time before playing football. The rookie has work to do after missing so much time. We'll see if he can gain ground in coming days. |
Las Vegas Raiders WR Noah Brown was released Monday, Aug. 24.
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New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is being traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for S Jaylen Reed and an undisclosed draft choice, according to sources.
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New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is being acquired by the Houston Texans in exchange for S Jaylen Reed and an undisclosed draft choice, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: The Texans, who needed a replacement for the injured Jayden Higgins, found an ideal option. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Boutte was the odd man out of the Patriots' revamped receiving corps. A sixth-round pick in 2023, Boutte caught 33 passes for 551 yards with six touchdowns in 14 regular-season games last year. He also had nine catches for 168 yards with a touchdown in four postseason contests. Viewing him in the same range as Higgins -- or another player joining a new team, Stefon Diggs in Washington -- is a starting point for fantasy investors. |
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Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) is not participating in practice Monday, Aug. 24, because he is going through the concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: The Browns initially announced that Bond was being evaluated for a concussion after he exited during the second quarter of Saturday's game against the Bills. He was cleared to return in the third quarter but did not re-enter the game, with many of Cleveland's key players already finished for the day. Bond's absence Monday indicates that he developed symptoms after passing the in-game evaluation. He will now have to complete the league's concussion protocol before returning to practice. |
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua (groin) is working on a side during practice Monday, Aug. 24.
| Footballguys view: The Athletic's Nate Atkins reported Monday that both Nacua and Myles Garrett are still sidelined by their injuries. Fortunately, there is a lot of time before the season opener, but they've now each missed the last two weeks. Both are set to do side work as they continue to rehab from injury. Both players missed last week's joint practice, but the Rams have continued to state that their absence is precautionary. We'll continue watching for more. |
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New York Giants WR Ryan Miller was waived Monday, Aug. 24.
Link to storyFree-agent RB Deuce Vaughn (Broncos) officially signed with the Houston Texans Monday, Aug. 24. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived WR Jha'Quan Jackson.
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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.
Link to storyTennessee Titans WR Wan'Dale Robinson caught both of his targets for 11 yards during the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 23.
Link to storyFree-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.
Link to storyHouston Texans WR Juwann Winfree was released Sunday, Aug. 23.
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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. |
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.
Link to storyJaxon Smith-Njigba player page
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. |
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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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. |
Arizona Cardinals WR Xavier Weaver (hamstring) injured his hamstring during the preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyLos Angeles Rams WR Mario Williams (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list with an injury settlement Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Bub Means (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Braxton Berrios (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor soft tissue injury, head coach John Harbaugh said Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyBraxton Berrios player page
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Dennis Houston (groin) will not return to the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 22, after exiting with a groin injury.
Link to storyChicago Bears WR Rome Odunze caught one of his two targets for 18 yards during the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Darius Slayton caught four of his six targets for 58 yards during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to storyDarius Slayton player page
Cleveland Browns WR Malachi Corley (undisclosed) entered the medical tent during the fourth quarter of the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, for an undisclosed injury.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Darius Slayton could be behind several other pass-catchers in the Giants' receiver pecking order, as Slayton suited up for their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins while WRs Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney, and Braxton Berrios were all given the day off, in the opinion of ESPN's Jordan Raanan on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Slayton has worked his way back from the core muscle surgery that kept him out of action in the spring. He might just be getting some extra (needed) reps to knock off some of the rust. |
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Updating previous reporting, Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) has cleared concussion protocol, according to Cleveland.com's Ashley Bastock on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Browns HC Todd Monken has praised Bond earlier this year as one of the team's most improved players. He's been pushing for a starting job, and getting cleared means Bond will be able to continue doing that. |
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (tightness) was reportedly back at practice after leaving Tuesday's session with tightness, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Maiocco said on the Rich Eisen Show that Evans' absence was just "very much precautionary" and "not a strain or pulled muscle." It's good that the veteran is back out there on Saturday. Evans has a current ADP of WR29 (6.08) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) and CB Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder) are both day-to-day with their injuries, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Stribling left Thursday's preseason game against the Chargers with this shoulder issue. Just this week, The Athletic's Matt Barrows suggested Stribling is "going to have a major role" in Week 1 against the Rams. If healthy, Stribling could perform like a flex play or WR3 with upside. Let's see if the rookie can get healthy and get back out there to practice soon. |
Deommodore Lenoir player page
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) is considered questionable to return to the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, because he is being evaluated for a possible concussion.
Link to storyCleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) was checked for a possible concussion during the preseason game and went to the locker room.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Julian Hicks (Seahawks) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Aug. 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storySeattle Seahawks WR Jake Bobo (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Bobo went up for a pass in Friday's practice and came down awkwardly. Now, the career backup and special teams player will miss the 2026 season. Signed to a two-year deal earlier this offseason, Bobo will attempt to get back out there in 2027 (likely around training camp). |
Jake Bobo player page
Seattle Seahawks WR Tory Horton (undisclosed) will be miss some time because of an undisclosed injury, according to head coach Mike MacDonald.
| Footballguys view: MacDonald was asked further about the injury and simply replied, "Sorry, I just don't want to tell you." This might be related to the shin injury that bothered Horton a year ago, or it might be a new situation. Until we get more information about the injury, we'll just take a wait-and-see approach with Horton. When the team traded for Rashid Shaheed last year, it dinged the dynasty value of Horton as he's a similarly skilled player. |
New York Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. has been struggling to create consistent separation during practices and has also been inconsistent with his fundamentals, in the opinion of JetsWire's Justin Melo. Cooper may have regained his spot as the Jets' WR3 behind WR1 Garrett Wilson and WR2 Adonai Mitchell.
| Footballguys view: The rookie has some work to do, but the talent is there for him to one day be a productive receiver in the NFL. He can make plays as a deep weapon on the outside, or Cooper can work on shorter targets from the slot. In super deep leagues, Cooper may be someone to throw a dart at as a late-round scratch ticket. Cooper caught 1-of-1 targets for nine yards in Friday's preseason game against the Steelers. |
Free-agent WR Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers) and WR Zay Jones (Cardinals) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Friday, Aug. 21, according to a source. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: With Jayden Higgins (knee) out for the year, the Texans needed to add more depth to the wide receiver room. With the Cardinals, Jones caught 12 passes for 183 yards before rupturing an Achilles tendon in Week 10 against Seattle last year. Shepard played in 13 games for the Buccaneers last year and caught 39 passes for 371 yards and a touchdown. While they give the Texans veteran depth, Fantasy GMs have much better options as late-round fliers in deep leagues. |
Sterling Shepard player page
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Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (ankle, foot) did not play in the preseason game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars Friday, Aug. 21, because of a twisted ankle and foot soreness, according to head coach Dave Canales.
| Footballguys view: In early August, Legette suffered what reporters called a 'stinger,' and now he's dealing with two more problems (ankle/foot). Legette had his ankle rolled up on in practice Wednesday, Aug. 19, and it is uncertain how much time he will miss. |
Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston and OT Spencer Fano will play in the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Link to storyWashington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels and WRs Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs will be active for the preseason game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton failed to catch either of his targets during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21.
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Denver Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle had a 35-yard reception during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21.
Link to storyJaylen Waddle player page
Green Bay Packers WR Christian Watson caught two of his three passes for 19 yards during the preseason game against the Denver Broncos Friday, Aug. 21.
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New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson caught his only target for 10 yards during the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, Aug. 21.
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Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker caught a four-yard pass on his lone target during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Friday, Aug. 21.
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