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- InjuriesSep 10, 2026
De'Zhaun Stribling ankle injury: 49ers rookie WR returns
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling suffered an ankle injury during practice. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the Achilles is intact, a positive sign for the rookie's recovery timeline.
Read article - InjuriesSep 9, 2026
A.J. Brown ruled out 4+ weeks with high-ankle sprain
A.J. Brown's MRI confirmed a high-ankle sprain suffered in Wednesday's season-opening loss to Seattle. He is expected to miss at least four weeks. Fantasy rosters should immediately pivot to other options at the position.
Read article - InjuriesSep 9, 2026
Sam Darnold to miss next game with hip injury
Sam Darnold's hip injury MRI came back with encouraging results, but he is expected to miss the Seahawks' next game at Arizona. Drew Lock will start in his place.
Read article - InjuriesSep 9, 2026
Cam Jordan ruled out Week 1 with hamstring injury
New Orleans Saints DE Cam Jordan has been ruled out for Sunday with a hamstring injury, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. The expectation heading into the week was already that Jordan would miss the start of the season, and head coach Kellen Moore has now made it official. Jordan carries no fantasy value as a defensive end, but Saints team defense managers should note he will not play.
Read article - InjuriesSep 9, 2026
Brock Bowers ruled out Sunday against the Dolphins
Brock Bowers has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins following his meniscus trim surgery. Michael Mayer is expected to see an expanded role in the tight end rotation.
Read article - 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 - InjuriesSep 7, 2026
Tyler Smith thumb surgery: Cowboys LG out minimum four games
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith underwent thumb surgery and is on injured reserve for a minimum of four games. Nick Leverett was signed to the active roster and Laken Tomlinson to the practice squad. Cowboys skill players face offensive line disruption during his absence.
Read article - InjuriesSep 3, 2026
D'Andre Swift injury update: cramp, per Schefter
Bears RB D'Andre Swift left practice early appearing to be in significant discomfort, holding his midsection. Adam Schefter reports sources characterized it as a cramp. If accurate, Swift's fantasy value is unaffected.
Read article - InjuriesAug 29, 2026
Marist Liufau fracture surgery ends Cowboys LB's preseason
Cowboys outside linebacker Marist Liufau is scheduled for surgery on a fractured left forearm he suffered in the preseason finale against the Saints. The timeline and roster impact are not yet confirmed, but the injury puts his availability for the regular season in question.
Read article - InjuriesAug 25, 2026
Chris Olave injury scare at practice: landed hard on his back
Chris Olave, WR for the New Orleans Saints, landed hard on his back during practice and had the wind knocked out of him. He returned to team drills the same session, and coach Kellen Moore reported no further testing or medical concerns from the staff.
Read article - InjuriesAug 25, 2026
Calvin Austin injury: Giants WR out for season with torn ACL
Giants WR Calvin Austin suffered a season-ending torn ACL during Tuesday's practice. He was in a contract year and positioned to replace Wandale Robinson. His availability for the entire season is eliminated.
Read article - InjuriesAug 24, 2026
Bud Clark placed on season-ending injured reserve
Seattle Seahawks safety Bud Clark has been placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a right ankle injury during the preseason. He will miss the entire 2024 season, leaving his secondary role vacant on the depth chart.
Read article - InjuriesAug 22, 2026
Ja'Quinden Jackson released from hospital, returns to Eagles
Ja'Quinden Jackson was released from the hospital and returned to the Eagles on Saturday night. No diagnosis or timeline has been disclosed. His status remains unclear pending further updates from the team.
Read article - InjuriesAug 20, 2026
Danny Pinter torn patella tendon ends Ravens center's camp
Ravens center Danny Pinter suffered a torn patella tendon during joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings, according to Adam Schefter and Mike Garafolo. Pinter had been working with the first-team offense and leading the center competition in camp. Baltimore now needs to find a new starter at center.
Read article - InjuriesAug 19, 2026
Jayden Higgins injury: Texans sign Shepard and Jones after WR torn ACL
Jayden Higgins tore his ACL in a joint practice and was placed on injured reserve, ending his season. The Texans immediately signed veteran receivers Sterling Shepard and Zay Jones to fill the gap. Drop Higgins in all formats and monitor the new arrivals for opportunity.
Read article - InjuriesAug 18, 2026
Christian McCaffrey injury update: muscle tightness
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey has missed some practice time with muscle tightness. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said McCaffrey would have practiced Tuesday if not for the joint session with the Chargers, and the team sees no contract connection to the absence. Fantasy managers can take this as a minor physical issue, not a holdout situation.
Read article - InjuriesAug 18, 2026
Quentin Johnston injury: expected to miss little to no practice time
Quentin Johnston, WR for the Chargers, suffered a lower body injury during practice but is expected to miss little to no practice time and is described as "totally fine" by a source. Fantasy managers can treat this as a minor concern.
Read article - InjuriesAug 18, 2026
Tyler Biadasz ACL injury: Chargers center out indefinitely
Chargers center Tyler Biadasz tore his ACL and sustained additional left knee injuries during Tuesday's joint practice against the 49ers and is out indefinitely. His extended absence will disrupt offensive line continuity and protection for the Chargers offense.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 17, 2026
Craig Reynolds signing with Commanders after McNichols injury
The Washington Commanders are signing RB Craig Reynolds after RB Jeremy McNichols suffered a quad injury. Reynolds worked out for the team Sunday before they moved to add him. McNichols' absence creates a potential short-term role worth monitoring on the waiver wire.
Read article - InjuriesAug 17, 2026
Breece Hall out 2-3 weeks with groin strain, ready for Jets opener
Breece Hall, RB for the New York Jets, suffered a strained groin in practice. HC Aaron Glenn said he will be out 2-3 weeks but expects him ready for the regular season opener against Tennessee. Monitor his status as the season approaches but the timeline suggests he should be available week one.
Read article - InjuriesAug 16, 2026
Marcus Mariota MCL sprain likely ends his preseason
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL and is likely out for the remainder of the preseason, according to Adam Schefter. The injury occurred during a preseason game. Fantasy managers in dynasty or superflex formats should monitor how this affects the Washington depth chart heading into the regular season.
Read article - InjuriesAug 15, 2026
Jamal Adams knee injury: torn quadriceps ends Vikings safety's season
Vikings safety Jamal Adams tore his right quadriceps during his preseason debut against the Giants and will miss the entire 2024 season. The same injury sidelined him with the Seahawks in 2022, but on the opposite leg.
Read article - InjuriesAug 15, 2026
Jeremiyah Love high ankle sprain sidelines Cardinals RB
Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love has a high ankle sprain, per Adam Schefter. He is unlikely to play in the preseason but the team expects him back for the regular-season opener Sept. 13 against the Chargers. If Love is on your roster, cover the position now.
Read article - InjuriesAug 14, 2026
Chase Bisontis torn MCL: placed on season-ending injured reserve
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Chase Bisontis has been placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a torn MCL. He will not return this season. Monitor who fills his role on the offensive line and whether it affects any Cardinals skill players on your roster.
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