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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 - Depth Chart & UsageSep 2, 2026
Fernando Mendoza won't start Week 1 for Raiders
Fernando Mendoza, QB for the Las Vegas Raiders and the No. 1 overall pick, will not start on opening day, per Adam Schefter. Veteran Kirk Cousins is expected to open as the team's QB1, with Mendoza developing before taking over. Fantasy managers should treat Cousins as the Raiders' starter early in the season and monitor when the handoff happens.
Read article - Depth Chart & UsageAug 31, 2026
Cade Klubnik named Jets backup QB by Aaron Glenn
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik is the team's backup QB. Klubnik, selected 110th overall, showed enough in camp and a preseason start to earn the role. He is worth monitoring in deeper leagues as the handcuff behind the starter.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 29, 2026
Chiefs release Wesley Bissainthe, college return possible
The Kansas City Chiefs have released rookie linebacker Wesley Bissainthe, per Adam Schefter. Bissainthe is among the players covered by a temporary restraining order that allows them to return to college this season, and he is reportedly considering that option. He has no fantasy relevance.
Read article - Performance & Game NotesAug 21, 2026
Jonathon Brooks scores first NFL touchdown
Jonathon Brooks scored his first NFL touchdown, according to a video posted by Adam Schefter. The research notes do not confirm additional details about the game or situation. Fantasy managers rostering Brooks should take the score as a positive sign for his role in the offense.
Read article - Draft & RookiesAug 19, 2026
Caleb Downs rookie impact could shake up Cowboys defense
Caleb Downs, a safety drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round, is generating buzz as a candidate for Defensive Rookie of the Year and is expected to start immediately. His instincts and quick learning curve have impressed the coaching staff. For IDP fantasy managers, Downs is a name to target before his production becomes fully priced in.
Read article - Draft & RookiesAug 11, 2026
Fernando Mendoza set for Raiders preseason debut Thursday
Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza is expected to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals, coach Klint Kubiak confirmed Tuesday. Kirk Cousins remains the starter, but Mendoza will get game reps. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should watch how much of the game Mendoza actually controls.
Read article - Depth Chart & UsageAug 4, 2026
Ja'Kobi Lane starring at Ravens training camp
Ravens rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane (WR, Baltimore) has been the story of 2026 training camp, with a one-handed sideline catch, a leaping 30-yard grab over Marlon Humphrey and Malaki Starks, and praise from Lamar Jackson and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. ESPN's Jamison Hensley, who has covered the team for 27 years, says he has never seen a rookie camp like it. The 6-foot-4 third-round pick out of USC is the leading candidate for the WR3 role behind Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman, which makes him a dynasty add now and a redraft name to watch through the preseason.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 1, 2026
Cyrus Allen shin bruise clears his Chiefs WR3 path at camp
Tests on Cyrus Allen revealed a shin bruise and nothing torn or broken, per Adam Schefter. The Chiefs rookie WR had been the early WR3 frontrunner after earning first-team reps with Patrick Mahomes through the first three days of training camp. This is a best-case outcome, and managers in both dynasty and redraft formats can treat the injury concern as resolved.
Read article - Coaching & SchemeJul 31, 2026
Cam Skattebo backflip: what it means for fantasy
Cam Skattebo, RB for the New York Giants, went viral after botching his trademark backflip at Fanatics Fest, prompting a conversation with head coach John Harbaugh and GM Joe Schoen. Both prefer he hold off on the flips leading into the season, but Skattebo confirmed he is fine and Giants GM Joe Schoen has already cleared him as 'good to go' for training camp. His standing as the Giants' expected starter is unchanged.
Read article - InjuriesJul 23, 2026
Nic Scourton torn ACL confirmed, out for 2025 season
Panthers edge rusher Nic Scourton has a confirmed torn ACL in his right knee and has been placed on injured reserve, ending his 2025 season before it started. The injury happened during a joint practice with the Houston Texans on August 16. IDP managers should cut him loose; he has no path back this year.
Read article - Draft & RookiesJul 16, 2026
Febechi Nwaiwu signs four-year, $5.625M rookie contract
The Houston Texans signed fourth-round pick Febechi Nwaiwu to a four-year, $5.625 million rookie contract, per Adam Schefter. Nwaiwu is an offensive guard with no direct fantasy value in 2026, but he has a legitimate long-term path to a starting role on Houston's rebuilt interior line. If he gets there, it is a quiet positive for C.J. Stroud and the Texans skill position players.
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