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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 - Performance & Game NotesSep 2, 2026
AJ Brown Patriots training camp: vintage season ahead?
AJ Brown, WR for the New England Patriots, has been making plays in training camp this summer, including against cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Analyst Doug Kyed cited Brown's new quarterback Drake Maye as an upgrade and said he would not be surprised by a vintage Brown season. Brown is a high-upside target for fantasy rosters heading into 2026.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Odell Beckham Jr. makes Giants 53-man roster
Odell Beckham Jr., WR, is making the New York Giants 53-man roster according to sources reported by Jordan Raanan and Adam Schefter. Beckham stayed healthy throughout camp and did not miss a practice after a full year away from the league. He earned his spot and is now a live fantasy option in New York's receiver room.
Read article - InjuriesAug 30, 2026
George Kittle injury update: on track for Australia opener
49ers TE George Kittle is expected to practice this week as he works toward playing in San Francisco's season opener against the Rams in Australia. Per Adam Schefter, Kittle has had no setbacks in his torn Achilles recovery and still has a legitimate chance to play. Fantasy managers rostering Kittle should monitor his practice status closely heading into Week 1.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 28, 2026
Steelers release 11 players including Cornell Powell
The Pittsburgh Steelers cut 11 players, per Adam Schefter. The group includes WR Cornell Powell, RB Alex Tecza, and several defensive backs. None of these players figure into current fantasy rosters.
Read article - InjuriesAug 19, 2026
Tyler Warren groin injury cuts Colts practice short
Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren left practice early with an apparent groin injury. He returned to the sideline in uniform but without his helmet. His status beyond today is unknown, but fantasy managers should watch for updates.
Read article - Performance & Game NotesAug 18, 2026
Fernando Mendoza expected to start first half against Texans
Fernando Mendoza, QB for the Las Vegas Raiders and the No. 1 overall pick, is expected to play roughly the first half of tonight's preseason game against the Texans before Aidan O'Connell replaces him in the second half. This starting role in a live game reflects head coach Klint Kubiak's confidence after Mendoza impressed in joint practice reps against Houston's starting defense.
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 9, 2026
Alec Pierce missing Colts camp; Downs groin injury not serious
Colts WR Alec Pierce has not practiced at all this training camp after a March ankle cleanup procedure left him on the active PUP list. WR Josh Downs' groin injury is not serious, and coach Shane Steichen said he could potentially return for Tuesday's joint practice at New England. With Michael Pittman Jr. traded away, Pierce's return timeline remains the primary concern.
Read article - Depth Chart & UsageAug 8, 2026
Jedrick Wills gets first-team LT reps, Luther Burden III exits Bears practice
Jedrick Wills, OT, Chicago Bears, worked with the first-team offense at left tackle in a red zone-heavy Saturday practice, per Courtney Cronin of ESPN. Wide receiver Luther Burden III and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson fell awkwardly on their final one-on-one rep. Burden left practice early with what looked like a lower body injury; Stevenson stayed after a trainer attended to him. Burden had already missed the start of camp with a hamstring problem, so his availability is the part of this with fantasy consequences.
Read article - Depth Chart & UsageAug 7, 2026
Kyler Murray leads Vikings QB competition through 7 practices
Kyler Murray is the heavy favorite to win the Minnesota Vikings starting QB job after seven training camp practices, according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert. Murray has shown strong chemistry with Justin Jefferson and won the full-team sessions on most days. If he secures the job, he becomes a legitimate fantasy starter in Kevin O'Connell's offense with one of the best receiver rooms in the league.
Read article - InjuriesAug 7, 2026
Cyrus Allen returns to practice after shin bruise
Kansas City Chiefs rookie WR Cyrus Allen returned to practice Friday after bruising his shin in a collision during a punt drill on August 1. The injury is not a long-term concern. Allen was Patrick Mahomes' favorite target early in camp and is competing for a real role behind Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy.
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 - 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 - 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 - Depth Chart & UsageJul 31, 2026
Deshaun Watson Browns training camp QB competition update
Deshaun Watson took all first-team reps in team drills on Day 3 of Browns training camp, after splitting reps with Shedeur Sanders on Days 1 and 2. The competition remains open with no named starter, so fantasy managers should hold off on investing in either Cleveland QB until preseason games clarify the depth chart.
Read article - InjuriesJul 29, 2026
Jonathan Greenard on PUP list with pec strain
Eagles outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard was placed on the physically unable to perform list after suffering a pec strain during an offseason lifting session. He cannot practice until activated, and if he remains on PUP through final cuts he would miss the first four regular-season games. Eagles GM Howie Roseman called it a short-term injury and said he is not concerned about Greenard missing the start of the season.
Read article - GeneralJul 28, 2026
2025 NFL training camp: all 32 teams report this week
Twenty-six teams reported to 2025 training camp on Tuesday, July 22, with the final two clubs, the Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers, set to arrive Wednesday. The Los Angeles Chargers and Detroit Lions reported last week ahead of the July 31 Hall of Fame Game. Practices ramp up over the next several days, and depth chart battles starting now will directly shape your fantasy draft decisions.
Read article - Roster MovesJul 25, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk fantasy 2025: undraftable, avoid him
The San Francisco 49ers opened training camp without Brandon Aiyuk, and GM John Lynch told reporters the organization is focused on the players who are present. Aiyuk remains on the reserve/left squad list, has not applied for reinstatement, and cannot play for any team until he does. He is undraftable in 2025 fantasy leagues until something concrete changes.
Read article - Coaching & SchemeJul 25, 2026
Kyle Shanahan car accident limits him at 49ers camp
Kyle Shanahan broke his nose, three ribs, and his hand and needed more than 40 stitches in a mid-July car accident. He attended the first 49ers training camp practice but stood nearby while assistant head coach Chris Foerster ran the session. Play-calling stays with Klay Kubiak, so there is no immediate fantasy impact, but Shanahan's limited on-field time matters for scheme installation with San Francisco's new receivers.
Read article - InjuriesJul 23, 2026
Malik Nabers not on PUP list to start Giants camp
Malik Nabers will not start Giants training camp on the PUP list, a positive step after tearing his ACL and partially tearing his lateral meniscus in September 2025. Avoiding the list keeps him eligible for Week 1 and should stop the ADP slide that had pushed him into early Round 4 in best ball formats. Practice participation throughout camp is still the thing to track before trusting him on your draft board.
Read article - GeneralJul 22, 2026
Cowboys training camp 2025: full fantasy breakdown
Dak Prescott is expected to be a full participant at Cowboys training camp 2025 after recovering from hamstring surgery, and George Pickens ranked sixth among all PPR wide receivers in his first year with Dallas. The running back room with Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and Jaydon Blue has no clear workhorse, making all three risky draft targets.
Read article - GeneralJul 22, 2026
Cardinals and Panthers report to 2026 training camp first
The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers reported to 2026 training camp on July 22, becoming the first NFL teams to check in this cycle. Their early arrival is tied to the Hall of Fame Game on August 6 in Canton, Ohio. Fantasy managers should note Trey McBride as a first-round anchor, Jeremiyah Love as a potential RB1, and Tetairoa McMillan as a strong WR2 target.
Read article - InjuriesJul 21, 2026
Sam LaPorta cleared for training camp after back surgery
Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has been fully cleared to participate in training camp after missing the final eight games of the 2025 season following a microdiscectomy. He was cleared earlier this month and is expected to be a full participant when camp opens next week. His ADP may undervalue him given two straight years of declining counting stats driven by injury, making him a strong bounce-back candidate.
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