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- TransactionsSep 9, 2026
Nick Emmanwori out for Seahawks opener, safeties elevated
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori is officially out for tonight's opener against the Patriots due to an ankle injury. Seattle has elevated safeties AJ Finley and Rodney Thomas II to fill the depth at the position.
Read article - Roster MovesSep 7, 2026
Taylor Rapp signs with Broncos practice squad
The Denver Broncos re-signed veteran safety Taylor Rapp to their practice squad after he was released in late August to handle a personal situation at home. Rapp returned to the facility for a tryout and is now back with the club. He has no fantasy value in his current practice squad role.
Read article - TransactionsSep 5, 2026
Harrison Smith re-signs with Vikings on 1-year deal
Safety Harrison Smith is returning to the Minnesota Vikings on a 1-year contract worth $12.25M, with a max value of $16.25M including playoff incentives. This is his 15th season with Minnesota. Smith has never been a fantasy factor at safety, so this changes nothing for most rosters.
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 - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Chargers keep Tony Jefferson after trading away defensive lineman and cornerback
The Los Angeles Chargers released veteran safety Tony Jefferson but then kept him on their 53-man roster after trading away a defensive lineman and cornerback. Jefferson remains a depth piece with no fantasy relevance.
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 - Roster MovesAug 20, 2026
Taylor Rapp signs with Denver Broncos
Former Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp has signed with the Denver Broncos, according to Adam Schefter. This move is unlikely to affect redraft rosters but IDP managers in deeper leagues should note the roster addition.
Read article - InjuriesAug 11, 2026
Bears S Coby Bryant knee injury: 8-10 weeks out
Bears S Coby Bryant is dealing with a knee injury that is expected to sideline him 8-10 weeks, according to Adam Schefter. Surgery is not expected. The post's claim of surgery and a 4-6 month absence conflicts with Schefter's own reporting, so treat the shorter timeline as more reliable until clarified.
Read article - InjuriesAug 3, 2026
Coby Bryant injury: 8-10 weeks with hyperextended knee
Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss 8-10 weeks after suffering a hyperextended knee, bone bruise, and small fracture at training camp on August 4. No surgery is needed. The injury opens a clear path for rookie Dillon Thieneman to start and makes Chicago's secondary a matchup to target early in the season.
Read article - InjuriesAug 1, 2026
C.J. Gardner-Johnson lower calf strain at Bills camp
Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered a lower calf strain after being carted to the locker room during Saturday's training camp practice, per Adam Schefter. The injury came on a non-contact play. His timetable is unclear, though the diagnosis rules out a more serious structural issue.
Read article - TransactionsJul 29, 2026
Donovan Wilson works out for Seattle Seahawks
Free agent safety Donovan Wilson worked out for the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, per Adam Schefter. Wilson has been a free agent since March after seven seasons with the Cowboys. If Seattle signs him, he would be a depth option behind Nick Emmanwori, who is on the PUP list recovering from ankle surgery with an uncertain Week 1 status.
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