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- InjuriesSep 8, 2026
Kyler Gordon injury update: return expected mid-season
Chicago Bears CB Kyler Gordon is on IR with a calf injury and is working with his own trainer away from the team to speed up recovery. He must miss the Bears' first four games and is eligible to return to practice Sept. 21. There is cautious optimism he will play this season, though his status beyond that is uncertain.
Read article - TransactionsSep 1, 2026
Joey Porter Jr. noncommittal on playing without extension
Joey Porter Jr. was noncommittal when asked if he would play without a contract extension. Extension talks with the Steelers remain stalled. The cornerback's availability situation is now worth tracking more closely in dynasty formats.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 31, 2026
Decamerion Richardson claimed by Saints off waivers
The New Orleans Saints claimed cornerback Decamerion Richardson on waivers after the Las Vegas Raiders released him. Richardson remains a backup-level option with minimal IDP fantasy impact.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 31, 2026
49ers re-sign Ashtyn Davis, Corliss Waitman; Hobbs and Martin to IR
San Francisco re-signed safety Ashtyn Davis and punter Corliss Waitman to one-year contracts. Cornerback Nate Hobbs and linebacker Nick Martin both landed on injured reserve. Hobbs is the name with the most fantasy-adjacent relevance, as his IR designation opens depth chart questions in the 49ers secondary.
Read article - TransactionsAug 31, 2026
Dolphins waive Ethan Bonner and five others after claiming seven
The Miami Dolphins claimed seven players off waivers and waived cornerback Ethan Bonner, edge rusher Clelin Ferrell, and four others to manage their roster. Brady Cook and Justin Joly remain the only skill-position prospects of note among the claims.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Chargers trade Avery Smith, TeRah Edwards for picks
The Los Angeles Chargers traded cornerback Avery Smith to the Seahawks for a 2027 sixth-round pick and defensive lineman TeRah Edwards to the Panthers for a 2028 sixth-round pick. Both trades are pending physicals. Neither player is a fantasy-relevant asset, so there is no meaningful roster impact for fantasy managers.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Michael Coats makes Browns 53-man roster
Cornerback Michael Coats, an undrafted free agent out of West Virginia who never played high school football, made the Cleveland Browns' initial 53-man roster. He is the only undrafted free agent to survive final cuts for Cleveland. Coats has no immediate fantasy relevance but is worth a note in deeper dynasty leagues tracking depth chart additions.
Read article - TransactionsAug 30, 2026
Rams releasing CB Cam Lampkin
The Los Angeles Rams are releasing cornerback Cam Lampkin, according to Adam Schefter. Lampkin was on the Rams' roster but did not factor into fantasy lineups. Dynasty managers can remove him from rosters.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Marco Wilson released by Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins released cornerback Marco Wilson, according to Adam Schefter. Wilson was a veteran presence in Miami's secondary. The move opens a spot on the roster and could affect the depth chart at cornerback for the Dolphins.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 29, 2026
Eagles release CB Ambry Thomas
The Philadelphia Eagles have released cornerback Ambry Thomas, according to Adam Schefter. Thomas played at corner for Philadelphia. The move has minimal direct fantasy implications but could signal a shift in the Eagles secondary depth chart.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 29, 2026
Terrion Arnold signed by Seahawks on one-year deal
The Seattle Seahawks have officially signed cornerback Terrion Arnold, per Adam Schefter. The contract is one year at minimum salary, per Ian Rapoport. Arnold is facing eight felony charges and will be placed on the Commissioner Exempt list, which means he cannot practice or play.
Read article - Performance & Game NotesAug 28, 2026
Trevon Diggs intercepts first pass as a Seahawk
Trevon Diggs, CB, Seattle Seahawks, has recorded his first interception as a Seahawk, per Adam Schefter. Diggs is worth monitoring in IDP formats, and the pick confirms he is active and contributing in Seattle's secondary.
Read article - TransactionsAug 25, 2026
Christian Gonzalez contract extension talks stall
CB Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots are still working toward a contract extension, with Gonzalez saying he is frustrated no deal has been reached. Patriots owner Robert Kraft has publicly stated the team's offer would make Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback ever and the highest-paid player in franchise history. Neither side has set the regular-season opener as a hard deadline.
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 - InjuriesAug 22, 2026
Raiders place CB Chigozie Anusiem on IR
The Las Vegas Raiders placed cornerback Chigozie Anusiem on season-ending injured reserve, ending his season. Anusiem is not a fantasy-relevant player, so this move has no meaningful roster impact for most managers.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 18, 2026
Trevon Diggs signs with Seahawks on one-year deal
Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. The signing has no direct impact on standard fantasy scoring, but IDP managers should monitor his role and snap share in Seattle's secondary.
Read article - TransactionsAug 15, 2026
Devon Witherspoon highest-paid cornerback, signs extension
Devon Witherspoon, CB for the Seattle Seahawks, has signed a contract extension that makes him the NFL's highest-paid cornerback. The deal is done and official. Witherspoon remains on the Seahawks roster with no availability concerns.
Read article - TransactionsAug 13, 2026
Terrion Arnold plans to sign with Seattle Seahawks
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports former Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold plans to sign with the Seattle Seahawks, though no deal has been confirmed yet. Arnold also visited the Houston Texans and has a Saints visit pending, with the Giants also expressing interest. The NFL must still decide whether to place Arnold on the Commissioner's Exempt List following his arrest on eight felony charges.
Read article - TransactionsJul 25, 2026
Christian Gonzalez contract offer would set CB pay record
Patriots owner Robert Kraft confirmed New England has offered cornerback Christian Gonzalez a contract that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history and the largest deal in franchise history. No agreement is signed yet, but Gonzalez is participating in training camp with no holdout. For fantasy managers, he is not a direct roster asset, but his shadow coverage assignments matter when setting lineups against New England.
Read article - Draft & RookiesJul 22, 2026
Jermod McCoy rookie contract: Raiders CB signs ahead of camp
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Jermod McCoy is signing his four-year rookie contract, worth approximately $5.5 million, ahead of rookie reporting Thursday. McCoy was a first-round talent who fell to pick 101 in the 2026 NFL Draft because of concerns stemming from a torn ACL and a possible second surgery on his knee. He is a dynasty IDP stash only; skip him in redraft.
Read article - Roster MovesJul 21, 2026
Damarri Mathis signed by Browns, recovering from ACL tear
The Cleveland Browns signed cornerback Damarri Mathis and waived rookie cornerback Dom Jones with a failed physical designation, per Adam Schefter. Mathis tore his ACL in practice with the Carolina Panthers in September 2025, so his timeline is uncertain. No impact in standard formats; IDP managers should add him to a watchlist but not expect near-term production.
Read article - TransactionsJul 6, 2026
Rasul Douglas signs one-year deal with Washington Commanders
Per Adam Schefter, free-agent CB Rasul Douglas is signing a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $3.8 million. Douglas started 13 games for the Miami Dolphins last season, posting a 72.7 PFF grade that ranked 21st among qualified cornerbacks. He is an IDP asset in those formats, and his addition makes Washington's secondary more credible, which is worth a small downgrade for WRs and TEs facing the Commanders in 2026.
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