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- Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
49ers trading for Jarrett Patterson from Texans
The San Francisco 49ers are trading a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Houston Texans for interior offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson. San Francisco had been actively seeking offensive line help. The fantasy impact is indirect, but a stronger line protects skill players and supports the run game.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 26, 2026
Joshua Ezeudu traded to Chiefs for 2028 pick
The New York Giants traded offensive lineman Joshua Ezeudu to the Kansas City Chiefs for a 2028 seventh-round draft pick. Ezeudu missed two practices after a leg injury in a preseason game but is expected back soon and ready for Week 1. The move has minimal direct fantasy impact but adds depth to the Chiefs offensive line.
Read article - InjuriesAug 26, 2026
Braden Smith foot injury: Texans RT out a few weeks
Braden Smith, the Texans' right tackle, suffered a plantar fascia injury during practice and is expected to miss a few weeks. The injury is not considered long-term. Monitor the team's official designation before making roster decisions.
Read article - TransactionsAug 26, 2026
D.J. Humphries signs with Commanders at OT
The Washington Commanders have officially signed veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries to a one-year contract. The move comes after the team lost Laremy Tunsil to a torn triceps. Humphries brings starting-caliber experience to the left side of Washington's offensive line.
Read article - TransactionsAug 25, 2026
Hjalte Froholdt extension with Cardinals: 2-year, $20M
Arizona Cardinals center Hjalte Froholdt has agreed to a 2-year, $20M contract extension, locking him in through the 2028 season. For fantasy managers, this is an offensive line move with no direct roster impact, but it signals stability for the Cardinals' running game and pass protection going forward.
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.
Read article - TransactionsAug 10, 2026
Patriots trade Caedan Wallace to Dolphins for draft pick
The New England Patriots have traded offensive lineman Caedan Wallace to the Miami Dolphins along with a 2029 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round pick. Wallace played only eight snaps in 2025 and was a practice-squad-level contributor, so the fantasy impact is minimal on both ends.
Read article - InjuriesAug 9, 2026
Dillon Radunz tears ACL at Saints training camp
New Orleans Saints guard Dillon Radunz tore his ACL during Saturday's training camp practice, according to head coach Kellen Moore. He is expected to miss significant time. Will Sherman stepped in with the first-unit offense after Radunz went down, making Sherman worth monitoring on the waiver wire.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 8, 2026
Lane Johnson hints 2026 season may be his last
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson told reporters Saturday the 2026 season will probably be his last, citing family priorities and aging parents. He hedged, saying 'potentially' and 'probably,' so nothing is official. Johnson is an offensive lineman, so his status matters most to managers rostering Eagles skill players who benefit from his blocking.
Read article - TransactionsAug 7, 2026
Peter Skoronski extension: 4 years, $100M with Titans
The Tennessee Titans signed left guard Peter Skoronski to a four-year, $100 million extension with $88 million guaranteed, roughly $25 million a year, which makes him the highest-paid guard in the NFL. He passes Cowboys guard Tyler Smith at the top of that market. Skoronski scores no fantasy points. He is the interior protection in front of Cam Ward, and Tennessee has now committed to keeping him there for four more years.
Read article - TransactionsAug 7, 2026
O'Cyrus Torrence extension: 4 years, $78.4M, Bills
The Buffalo Bills signed right guard O'Cyrus Torrence to a four-year, $78.4 million extension with $46 million guaranteed, making him the seventh-highest-paid guard in the NFL. The deal runs through 2030. Torrence has no fantasy value of his own, but a settled interior line is a quiet positive for Josh Allen and James Cook.
Read article - TransactionsAug 4, 2026
Darnell Wright extension: 4 years, $116M with Bears
The Chicago Bears signed right tackle Darnell Wright to a four-year, $116 million extension with $93 million guaranteed, the largest guarantee ever given to an offensive lineman. The deal runs through 2031. Wright scores no fantasy points himself, but locking down the right side of the line matters for Caleb Williams and the Chicago backfield.
Read article - Draft & RookiesJul 7, 2026
Gracen Halton signs four-year rookie contract with 49ers
San Francisco 49ers DT Gracen Halton signed his four-year, $5.62 million rookie contract, making him the last member of the team's 2026 draft class to sign. He projects as a rotational 3-technique with little immediate fantasy impact. In deeper IDP leagues, his pass-rush profile gives him some long-term upside worth monitoring.
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