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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 - TransactionsSep 3, 2026
Michael Wilson extension worth $75M keeps WR in Arizona through 2029
WR Michael Wilson of the Arizona Cardinals agreed to a three-year extension worth $75 million with $47 million guaranteed, keeping him under contract through 2029. The deal was negotiated by Andrew Kessler at Athletes First. This substantial commitment signals the Cardinals view Wilson as a foundational piece of their offense.
Read article - Roster MovesSep 1, 2026
Saints sign Cedric Tillman, Stone Smartt to practice squad
The New Orleans Saints signed wide receiver Cedric Tillman and tight end Stone Smartt to their practice squad, according to Adam Schefter. Stone Smartt's addition is confirmed by ESPN reporting. Tillman was previously waived by Cleveland, though his Saints signing has not been independently confirmed beyond Schefter's post. Neither player is a fantasy factor at this stage.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
KJ Osborn released by Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans have released wide receiver KJ Osborn, according to Adam Schefter. Osborn is now a free agent and available on the waiver wire in most leagues. His fantasy value depends entirely on where he lands next.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Commanders release WR Van Jefferson
The Washington Commanders have released veteran wide receiver Van Jefferson, according to Adam Schefter. Jefferson had signed with the team on a one-year contract. He is now a free agent and off the Commanders depth chart.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Giants releasing Braxton Berrios, plan to re-sign him
The New York Giants are releasing wide receiver Braxton Berrios but intend to bring him back for the first game of the season, according to Adam Schefter. This is likely a roster management move. Berrios' fantasy value stays where it was before this news, assuming he returns as reported.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 30, 2026
Bears release WR Scotty Miller
The Chicago Bears have released veteran wide receiver Scotty Miller, per Adam Schefter. Miller had signed with Chicago in May 2026. As a depth receiver now off the roster, he has no immediate fantasy value unless he lands elsewhere.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 27, 2026
Browns releasing Cedric Tillman after WR draft haul
The Cleveland Browns are releasing wide receiver Cedric Tillman, according to Adam Schefter. The move comes after Cleveland spent two early 2026 draft picks on wide receivers KC Concepcion (No. 24) and Denzel Boston (No. 39). Tillman is now a free agent and a waiver wire name to monitor.
Read article - TransactionsAug 18, 2026
Keenan Allen signs with Indianapolis Colts
Veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $8.32 million with the Indianapolis Colts. The reunion with head coach Shane Steichen was the main draw, per reports. Allen is immediately worth monitoring as a WR target in Indianapolis.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 17, 2026
Chris Bell activated off Dolphins NFI list
The Miami Dolphins activated wide receiver Chris Bell off the non-football injury list, per Adam Schefter. Bell is now eligible to practice and compete for a roster spot. Monitor his status as training camp depth charts take shape.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 10, 2026
Ray-Ray McCloud III reportedly signs with Bears
Adam Schefter reports the Chicago Bears signed wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons. Transaction records have not confirmed the move, with the most recent data showing McCloud was cut from the New York Giants' practice squad. If the signing holds, he is a low-priority add with minimal fantasy relevance unless injuries hit the Bears' receiver room.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 7, 2026
Stefon Diggs signs one-year Commanders contract
Stefon Diggs signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders worth up to $12 million, filling the WR2 job behind Terry McLaurin. He caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns for New England last season, 99 for 1,123 and five including their playoff run. He is a mid-round PPR target with a real role, and McLaurin's target share should hold.
Read article - Suspensions & LegalAug 6, 2026
Brock Rechsteiner suspended six games in 2026
New Orleans Saints WR Brock Rechsteiner has been suspended for the first six games of the 2026 regular season, per Adam Schefter. The suspension kicks in at the 53-man roster cutdown. Rechsteiner is a rookie UDFA from Jacksonville State with no NFL game experience, so his fantasy impact is minimal even beyond the suspension.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 5, 2026
49ers sign KhaDarel Hodge to bolster WR depth
San Francisco signed veteran WR KhaDarel Hodge and edge rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo to one-year contracts on August 5, 2026. Both moves address training camp injuries at their respective positions. Neither player carries meaningful fantasy value in standard or PPR formats.
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 - TransactionsAug 4, 2026
Zay Flowers extension: 4 years, $140M with Ravens
Zay Flowers and the Baltimore Ravens agreed on a four-year, $140 million extension including $108 million guaranteed, which at $35 million a year ties him with Justin Jefferson near the top of the receiver market. Flowers finished seventh in the NFL in receiving yards last season on 86 catches for 1,211. He is a locked-in WR1 with no reason to move him.
Read article - Roster MovesAug 3, 2026
Lions sign TE Nick Muse, release WR Tarik Black
Detroit signed TE Nick Muse, a 2022 seventh-round pick with minimal NFL production, as a depth addition behind Sam LaPorta. The Lions also released WR Tarik Black, who could not crack a receiver room led by Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Neither move changes anything for fantasy rosters.
Read article - Roster MovesJul 27, 2026
Zay Jones visits Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025 offseason
Free agent WR Zay Jones visited the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Adam Schefter. Jones is recovering from a torn Achilles he suffered in Week 10 of the 2024 season with the Arizona Cardinals. No deal has been reported, so he is not a fantasy factor until a signing is confirmed and his health status is clearer.
Read article - Roster MovesJul 12, 2026
Trent Taylor retirement ends seven-year NFL career
Trent Taylor, WR, has retired after seven NFL seasons, sharing the news on social media alongside longtime teammate George Kittle. Taylor spent all of 2025 on injured reserve with a back injury and had no fantasy relevance in his final years. His retirement changes nothing on the 49ers WR depth chart heading into 2026.
Read article - GeneralJul 12, 2026
Stefon Diggs says no WR2 in the NFL is better than him
Stefon Diggs, still unsigned two weeks before training camp, posted a YouTube video declaring no WR2 in the NFL is better than him. He put up 1,013 receiving yards and 4 TDs in 2025 and played in the Super Bowl before New England released him to clear cap space. His fantasy value is real but depends entirely on where he signs, with Kansas City looking like the best landing spot.
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