NFL Player News
Bengals WRs dealing with minor injuries 09/01/2026 09:10 pm
Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins likely to be limited all week
Ja’Marr Chase will be limited this week but Zac Taylor feels good about his progress. Tee Higgins also may be limited with heel contusion. Shemar Stewart will rehab this week and is week to week. (FOX19 - Charlie Goldsmith)
FF Today's Take: It was only a couple of weeks ago that the fantasy world held its collective breath when Chase landed awkwardly on a catch attempt during practice. Neither Chase nor Higgins appears to be in any doubt regarding Week 1, which makes both players strong starts in fantasy against a questionable Tampa Bay defense in what could/should be a shootout.
Ashton Jeanty's ankle injury healing well? 09/01/2026 09:00 pm
GM tells reporters RB's ankle is in "good spot"
Raiders GM Spytek said RB Ashton Jeanty is in a "good spot" after sustaining an ankle injury.
"I expect him to be back as quick he can, maybe quicker than some people would expect. When that is, we'll see." (ESPN - Ryan McFadden)
FF Today's Take: From a prayer circle to being in a good spot. Football comes at you fast, doesn't it? In all seriousness, fantasy managers should treat Jeanty as questionable for Week 1 until the team or a national source like ESPN's Adam Schefter provides an update. The good news is that managers should expect Jeanty to be up to speed at some point early in the season. The bad news is that Mike Washington Jr. proved himself enough to convince the coaching staff to make him more than just a true backup to Jeanty.
Seattle HC talks up Jadarian Price 08/31/2026 11:55 pm
Beat writer predicts "heavy dose" of George Holani
Rookie Jadarian Price is ready to lead the Seattle Seahawks' backfield while it waits for Zach Charbonnet to return. Or at least as ready as he can be. Except for the week he missed with a minor injury, Price has had a strong summer, displaying the vision, decisiveness and athleticism that made him the Seahawks' choice with the 32nd pick in April's draft. He has looked as good as advertised -- and in some ways better.
"He's done a great job. He really has -- all three downs," coach Mike Macdonald said last week. "He's a rookie in terms of, there's going to be things that we're going to attack in his game that will show itself in games. We haven't been afforded the luxury of having the bodies right now at running back to give him the reps in a [preseason] game that we would normally give to a rookie runner."
The best guess is that the Seahawks are planning, for now, to roll with Price as their lead back while mixing in a heavy dose of George Holani, whose receiving and pass-blocking skills seem perfectly suited for third-down work.
(ESPN.com - Brady Henderson)
FF Today's Take: There is something off about this situation, if only because coaches talk about the importance of reps for rookies and still end up questioning if it was enough. Could Macdonald have seen enough from Price in practice? Unlikely. Fantasy managers should expect Price to lead this backfield while Charbonnet is away, but they need to understand what Henderson is saying about Holani's likely role - which is some of the most important work for a running back from a fantasy perspective. It would be shocking if Seattle asked Price to protect Sam Darnold's blind side without actually proving he can in a game. As such, expect to see a lot of Holani in September.
Zach Charbonnet placed on PUP list to start the season 08/30/2026 06:53 pm
Will miss at least the first four games
The Seahawks just announced the moves they made today to trim their roster to 53. A couple things of note: RB Zach Charbonnet will begin the season on PUP, meaning he has to miss at least the first four games. S Nick Emmanwori is on the 53. (Brady Henderson on X)
FF Today's Take: Charbonnet will miss at least the first four games of the season as he recovers from an ACL injury. We're expecting rookie Jadarian Price and George Holani to get most of the running back work Week 1 against the Patriots with Emanuel Wilson serving as the No.3 back.
WR Tank Dell begins the season on IR-Return 08/30/2026 05:27 pm
Texans wideout on the mend from brutal knee injury
#Texans wide receiver Tank Dell will begin season on injured reserve-designated for return, per a source. (Aaron Wilson on X)
FF Today's Take: Dell miss at least the first four games of the season as he recovers from a knee injury suffered in late December of 2024. Kayshon Boutte has been added to the wide receiver room that also consists of Nico Collins, Xavier Hutchinson and Jaylin Noel. Dell is not somebody that needs to be drafted in fantasy leagues.
Josh Jacobs lands on Commissioner's exempt list 08/30/2026 02:26 pm
Will not be on the Packers' 53-man roster
The NFL is placing Packers RB Josh Jacobs on the commissioner’s exempt list, as @adamschefter said.
Jacobs, who was charged Thursday with two misdemeanors related to an alleged incident in May, will be paid while on the list but not allowed to practice or play. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FF Today's Take: This means Jacobs won't be on the initial Packers' 53-man roster and can't attend practice or games. We don't know how long Jacobs will remain on the Commissioner's exempt list or how many games he will miss. He's got a court appearance scheduled for November 17th but its very possible the league will hand out it's discipline before then. The Packers acquired RB Kaleb Johnson from the Steelers earlier today to fill their depth chart. MarShawn Lloyd's value increases significantly as long as Jacobs remains out.
Keenan Allen arrested on drunken driving charges 08/30/2026 07:42 am
Colts: "We have no further comment at this time."
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Sunday morning on drunken driving charges. Police said officers approached Allen's vehicle, which was parked in a no-parking zone. Allen showed "signs of intoxication," according to police, and was arrested after further investigation. (ESPN)
FF Today's Take: If the NFL let's the legal processes play out before making a suspension ruling, this situation is unlikely to affect Allen's playing status this season. But, we'll have to for more details on these misdemeanor charges. Allen recently joined the Colts on a one-year deal.
Emeka Egbuka, Jalen McMillan ready for Week 1? 08/29/2026 09:07 am
Tampa wideouts under the microscope
Bowles said he expects Jalen McMillan and "hopefully" Emeka Egbuka to be ready for Week 1, doesn't think they'll need to carry extra receiver on the 53 to offset short-term injuries. (Greg Auman on X)
FF Today's Take: Teams don't have to disclose injuries during the pre-season so we don't get as much info about them this time of year as we'd like. Egbuka's toe injury (sprained toe?) has limited him since mid-August but it seems like he'll be on the field for Week 1. McMillan has reportedly been dealing with knee soreness. For now, I wouldn't be overly concerned about these injuries and would feel comfortable drafting them around their ADP.
Dolphins ship WR Tutu Atwell back to the Rams 08/27/2026 02:50 pm
RB Jarquez Hunter now in Miami
Trade: Dolphins traded WR Tutu Atwell back to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for RB Jarquez Hunter, sources tell ESPN. (Adam Schefter on X)
FF Today's Take: The Dolphins have a host of rookie receives, Malik Washington and Jalen Tobert which have pushed Atwell down the depth chart to the point he was likely to be cut on Sunday. The Dolphins found a trade partner in the Rams who are lacking depth at the receiver position. Neither Atwell nor Hunter are likely to have any fantasy impact on their new teams. The Dolphins currently have Jaylen Wright, Ollie Gordon II and Carlos Washington Jr. on the running back depth chart.
Packers sign veteran TE Jonnu Smith 08/27/2026 12:01 pm
Luke Musgrave dealing with neck injury
Sources: The #Packers are signing former Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith to a 1-year deal.
One of the NFL’s most respected veterans, Smith has amassed 345 career catches and 30 TDs. (Jordan Schultz on X)
FF Today's Take: The Packers were in need of tight end help as backup Luke Musgrave is dealing with a neck injury that may land him on IR-Return to start the season. Jonnu spent last season with the Steelers and didn't make much of a fantasy impact (38-222-2). He won't be expected to make a fantasy impact with the Packers either as long as Tucker Kraft (knee) remains healthy.
Colts active Alec Pierce off PUP list 08/27/2026 10:19 am
One step closer to returning to practice
Colts taking WR Alec Pierce off PUP today, per source. Been rehabbing after surgery on left ankle/heel in March. (Mike Chappell on X)
FF Today's Take: HC Shane Steichen said earlier in the week that Pierce was gearing up to practice soon. This move paves the way for that to occur. He's got roughly two weeks to get ready for Week 1. Given injury situation and the addition of Keenan Allen, Pierce is currently being drafted around WR44, Pick 97 in half-PPR leagues. That should climb if more positive reports come in the next two weeks.
Ja’Marr Chase avoids major injury during practice 08/25/2026 09:10 pm
Suffered a minor hyperextension of his left knee
Ja'Marr Chase calls it a hypertension of the left knee. Says if there were a game tomorrow, he would definitely be playing. “It's just a freak accident. Stuff like this happens all the time. It's football. Some things are out of my control, and that was one situation that I couldn't control, but I can control now.” (Mike Petraglia on Twitter)
FF Today's Take: There was about an hour or two of panic in Bengal-land, but Chase later told reporters that he would "definitely want to play" if there was a game tomorrow. It would not be overly surprising if Cincinnati held him out of practice for the remainder of the week, especially with the team's first regular-season game more than two weeks away. Chase is about as close to a sure thing as there is in fantasy, so he should continue to be selected inside the top five of most drafts.
Early exit for Chris Olave on Tuesday 08/25/2026 09:00 pm
Walked off the field under his own power
Saints WR Chris Olave left practice early, walking off under own power with trainers after a hard landing on a deep ball. No word yet on whether it’s anything concerning. (Mike Triplett on Twitter)
FF Today's Take: This is probably nothing overly concerning, but Olave's concussion history is significant enough that managers should take note any time he leaves the field. With Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) out for a least a month, the Saints likely finished practice with Devaughn Vele and Bryce Lance as the top two receivers on the first-team offense. As long as Olave is fine, he can continue to be drafted as a low-end WR1.
Mike Evans nursing a groin injury 08/25/2026 08:30 pm
Left practice early on Sunday as a precautionary measure
The Niners were without a whopping 23 players in today's final full practice of training camp. The new additions to the list, including a few names of guys who have missed time before today: WR Mike Evans (groin), WR Jacob Cowing (groin), G Dominick Puni (concussion), CB Upton Stout (hip flexor). Kyle Shanahan said Puni had some residual carry-over from his concussion symptoms after returning to practice on Sunday. Puni will likely have to go back into the protocol. Shanahan indicated Evans, Cowing and Stout should be back to practice next week before leaving for Australia.
(ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner)
FF Today's Take: Insert your favorite substation crack/joke here. While it would be nice to see Evans practice more often as he attempts to integrate himself into Shanahan's offense, there isn't much else to be gained by him trying to push it at this point. Evans is a good bet to miss a few games in 2026, but the receiver corps is already so thin on proven playmakers that he may push for a 25% target share when he is on the field. He needs to be treated like a WR2 due to his injury risk, but he has massive WR1 upside.
Pittsburgh WRs return on Monday 08/24/2026 09:50 pm
Metcalf, Pittman missed about two weeks with undisclosed injuries
DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. are also in pads and going through stretch in the shooting period.
Neither WR has practiced since undisclosed injuries at Saturday Night Lights on Aug 8. (ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor)
FF Today's Take: There has been little said about either injury, but two weeks' worth of missed practices should raise a bit of an eyebrow - especially since both are learning a new offense. It could also be that Pittsburgh is exercising a great deal of caution with a pair of soft-tissue injuries so they don't linger. Either way, Pittman is shaping up to be a volume-based fantasy WR3 in most leagues while Metcalf could be a bit more of a hit-or-miss option.
Trade: Kayshon Boutte on the move to Houston 08/24/2026 02:37 pm
Texans need WR help after Jayden Higgins injury
Trade! The Patriots are sending WR Kayshon Boutte to the Texans for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick, sources tell @ringer @netflixsports. (Tom Pelissero on X)
FF Today's Take: The Texans needed some wide receiver help after losing Jayden Higgins to a torn ACL earlier in camp. Boutte is a logical fit who had a similar role in the Patriots offense. Once he gets up to speed, he should operate on the outside opposite Nico Collins with Jaylin Noel (injury) working the slot. Xavier Hutchinson will be mixed enough to frustrate fantasy owners. Nico is the only Texans wide receiver I'll be targeting in most redraft leagues.
Browns name Deshaun Watson as their starting QB 08/24/2026 10:13 am
Likely outcome confirmed
Sources say that the decision between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders truly came down to the end. Both showed flashes of what a QB1 in Todd Monken’s offense could look like.
In the end, the decision leaned toward Watson’s experience. But it’s my understanding that he will have to continue earning it once the season starts and the games are for real. Todd Monken has been by his side the entire time. (Jordan Schultz on X)
FF Today's Take: The Browns will begin the season with Watson as their starting quarterback. At some point, they'll likely turn to Sanders on their way to a dismal season record. Both quarterbacks will be low-end QB2 options whenever they start with most of their fantasy appeal coming in 2QB or Superflex leagues.
Sprained ankle for RB Ashton Jeanty 08/23/2026 10:57 pm
No timeline yet for his return
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty, who had to be helped off the practice field today, is believed to have sprained his ankle, sources tell
@rapsheet and me. The Raiders still are unsure how long he will be out, but it is not considered a long-term injury and the organization is breathing a sigh of relief tonight. Raiders declined comment on Jeanty’s injury. (Adam Schefter on X)
FF Today's Take: We should get clarification in the coming days on the severity of Jeanty's ankle sprain. A high ankle sprain would carry a longer recovery time and knock his ADP down significantly. Mike Washington Jr. should begin to rise up the rankings, but any long-term absence from Jeanty would likely mean a veteran signing or trade at the position for Raiders.
Week 1 in question for TE Sam LaPorta? 08/20/2026 02:38 pm
Hip injury
Lions TE Sam LaPorta’s status for Detroit’s regular-season opener is unclear after he suffered a hip injury. The star tight end sustained the injury during a recent practice and has missed multiple practices this week. "It flared up a little bit, it's a little aggravated," Campbell said Thursday. "But we feel good long-term about him. We'll rest him for a little bit here and letting it calm down." (Adam Schefter on X)
FF Today's Take: Players continue to get banged up at an alarming rate. The latest is LaPorta who is bothered by a hip injury. We don't have a concrete timeline on his return so fantasy owners will have to navigate LaPorta's draft value with caution over the next couple weeks. LaPorta missed eight games last season due to a back injury.
Texans lose WR Jayden Higgins for the season, ACL 08/19/2026 12:18 pm
Occurred during joint practice with Raiders
Sources: #Texans WR Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL yesterday during the joint practice against the #Raiders. A tough blow to the Houston receiving room. (Ian Rapoport on X)
FF Today's Take: The pre-season injuries are starting pile up. This is a tough one for the Texans as Higgins was expected to start alongside Nico Collins. Before you start rocketing Tank Dell up your draft board, he began doing team drills on August 10th and sat out the Texans first preseason game. Xavier Hutchinson will probably see his role increase while Dell and Jaylin Noel (hamstring) work their way back from injury.