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- InjuriesSep 9, 2026
Alfred Collins patellar tendon tear ends his season
San Francisco 49ers DT Alfred Collins tore his patellar tendon at practice and is out for the season, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed. Collins is done for the year, which opens up snaps along the 49ers defensive line. He can be dropped in most fantasy formats where defensive players are rostered individually.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Shy Tuttle released by Commanders, expected back week 1
The Washington Commanders are releasing defensive tackle Shy Tuttle, but the team plans to bring him back for their first game, per Adam Schefter. This is a roster management move, not a separation. Tuttle is an interior defensive lineman with no fantasy value in standard formats.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Gervon Dexter traded to Falcons for Clark Phillips and pick
The Chicago Bears traded defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a fifth-round pick. Both are defensive players with no standard fantasy value. This move does not affect offensive rosters or lineup decisions.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 29, 2026
Falcons release Eric Johnson, Channing Tindall, Brandon Walton
The Atlanta Falcons cut defensive tackle Eric Johnson, linebacker Channing Tindall, and guard Brandon Walton, according to Adam Schefter. All three were depth pieces. The releases open roster spots but do not directly affect any fantasy-relevant players.
Read article - TransactionsAug 27, 2026
Leonard Williams signs $90M extension with Seahawks
Defensive lineman Leonard Williams has agreed to a 3-year, $90M extension with the Seattle Seahawks, with $56 million guaranteed according to Adam Schefter. Williams is 32 years old and a three-time Pro Bowler. This news has no direct fantasy football impact since Williams plays defense.
Read article - TransactionsAug 14, 2026
Keeanu Benton signs $72M extension with Steelers
Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton agreed to a four-year, $72M contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers at $18M per year, making him the highest-paid defensive lineman in Steelers history. Interior defensive tackles have almost no direct fantasy value in standard formats. This changes nothing on the fantasy roster unless you play in a deep IDP league.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalAug 14, 2026
Phidarian Mathis suspended three games for substance abuse
Buffalo Bills DT Phidarian Mathis received a three-game suspension for violating the NFL substances of abuse policy, per Adam Schefter. Mathis plays defensive tackle, a position with no fantasy value in standard formats. This news does not affect any offensive player's roster standing.
Read article - Performance & Game NotesAug 4, 2026
Jeffery Simmons throws punch at Titans camp
Jeffery Simmons, DT for the Tennessee Titans, threw a punch during a team drill Tuesday at training camp and spent the rest of practice on a side field with a strength coach. No injury was reported and no suspension has been announced, but the escalating pattern from Monday's shove could draw team or league discipline. IDP managers should watch for any roster consequences; Cam Ward and Calvin Ridley appear unaffected.
Read article - InjuriesAug 2, 2026
Bryan Bresee ACL tear ends Saints DT's 2026 season
Bryan Bresee, DT for the New Orleans Saints, tore his ACL in the first practice of training camp and will have season-ending surgery, per HC Kellen Moore confirmed to reporters. Bresee is not a fantasy roster asset himself, but his loss weakens the Saints pass rush and could affect how opposing offenses attack New Orleans in 2026. Monitor the Saints for a veteran DT addition that could further shape their defensive identity.
Read article - TransactionsJul 28, 2026
Jalen Carter extension: $152M makes him NFL's top-paid DT
The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a four-year, $152 million extension worth up to $160 million, including $106 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history at $38 million per year. The deal runs through 2031. In standard formats he has no fantasy value, but in IDP leagues he is a top asset at the DT position, with a shoulder injury in 2025 being the one durability flag to monitor.
Read article - TransactionsJul 27, 2026
Vita Vea trade request: fantasy impact for Bucs opponents
Nose tackle Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Adam Schefter. Vea is not a fantasy asset himself, but his departure would weaken Tampa Bay's run defense and make RBs facing the Bucs more attractive on the waiver wire and in start/sit decisions.
Read article - InjuriesJul 25, 2026
B.J. Hill Active/PUP list: foot injury, Week 1 outlook
The Cincinnati Bengals placed defensive tackle B.J. Hill on the Active/PUP list to open 2026 training camp with a foot injury. He cannot practice but the team expects him ready for Week 1. Hill is relevant only in IDP leagues, and the Bengals' messaging points to load management rather than a serious setback.
Read article - TransactionsJul 20, 2026
Devonte Wyatt signs 3-year, $57M extension with Packers
Devonte Wyatt, DT for the Green Bay Packers, agreed to a 3-year, $57M contract extension with a $20M signing bonus, per Ian Rapoport and Adam Schefter. The contract cements him as the unquestioned No. 1 defensive tackle in Green Bay after the Kenny Clark trade. IDP managers get a locked-in starter with heavy workload upside but real durability concerns coming off a fractured fibula and torn ankle ligaments.
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