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- InjuriesAug 30, 2026
Zach Charbonnet on PUP list, misses first four games
Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet was placed on the physically unable to perform list on July 22 after tearing his ACL in the divisional round of the playoffs. If he is not activated before final roster cuts in August, he must miss at least the first four games of the 2026 season. He is a clear avoid in redraft leagues until there is clarity on his activation timeline.
Read article - InjuriesAug 30, 2026
Mykel Williams on PUP list, out first four games
The San Francisco 49ers placed defensive lineman Mykel Williams on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list. He will miss at least the first four games of the season. Williams is a defensive player, so his absence does not directly affect any fantasy offense, but his roster spot and return timeline are worth monitoring in deeper formats.
Read article - InjuriesAug 30, 2026
Micah Parsons on Reserve/PUP, misses first four games
The Green Bay Packers officially placed Micah Parsons on the Reserve/PUP list, ruling him out for at least the first four games of the 2025 season. Parsons is recovering from a torn ACL and meniscus damage. He is not relevant for fantasy purposes until Week 5 at the earliest, and even then his return is not guaranteed.
Read article - TransactionsAug 27, 2026
Alec Pierce activated off PUP by Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are activating wide receiver Alec Pierce off the physically unable to perform list. Pierce had ankle surgery in March and will begin ramping up his workload. His target is the regular-season opener, which is a positive sign for his fantasy availability heading into the season.
Read article - TransactionsAug 24, 2026
Joey Porter Jr. contract impasse with Steelers
Head coach Mike McCarthy described Pittsburgh's contract situation with CB Joey Porter Jr. as an "impasse," per ESPN's Brooke Pryor. Porter, in the final year of his rookie contract, remains on the PUP list after aggravating his back. GM Omar Khan has set a Week 1 deadline for a long-term deal, and the two sides are not close.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 24, 2026
Jalen Ramsey activated from PUP list by Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers have activated cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list, according to Adam Schefter and the NFL. Ramsey is now eligible to practice and play. Fantasy managers in dynasty and deeper redraft formats should monitor his role on the depth chart as he returns.
Read article - Roster MovesJul 31, 2026
Tucker Kraft activated off PUP list ahead of schedule
Green Bay Packers TE Tucker Kraft was activated off the physically unable to perform list Friday, less than nine months after surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. He is being eased back in with individual drills and walk-throughs only, but he is targeting a full, uncapped role for the Week 1 opener against Minnesota on Sept. 13. With Luke Musgrave sidelined by a neck injury with no short-term return expected, Kraft is the clear TE1 in Green Bay and a priority add or hold in all formats.
Read article - InjuriesJul 28, 2026
Micah Parsons PUP list: Packers edge rusher to miss early 2026
The Green Bay Packers placed edge rusher Micah Parsons on the Physically Unable to Perform list as he recovers from a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in December 2025. Parsons set his own floor at the nine-month mark from surgery, which falls on Sept. 29, 2026, putting Week 4 as the absolute earliest he returns. IDP managers need to look at Lukas Van Ness as the primary pass-rush beneficiary in Green Bay while Parsons is out.
Read article - InjuriesJul 25, 2026
Tim Patrick on Jets PUP list dims WR roster chances
The New York Jets opened 2026 training camp with WR Tim Patrick and edge Tyler Baron on the active/PUP list, and DT T'Vondre Sweat on the active/NFI list, per Adam Schefter. No injuries were disclosed for any of the three. Patrick is the only one with fantasy relevance, and landing on PUP makes an already tough roster battle harder to win.
Read article - InjuriesJul 22, 2026
Nick Emmanwori PUP list: ankle surgery, Week 1 outlook
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori landed on the PUP list due to a recent right ankle surgery, per ESPN's Brady Henderson. Seattle believes he will be ready for Week 1. If he is still on PUP when rosters cut to 53, he would miss the first four games of 2026.
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