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George Holani Makes Seahawks' Roster as RB3
Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani has made the team's roster and will open the season as the third option on the depth chart, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Holani turned heads this preseason by rushing for 110 yards and one touchdown on 12 attempts. He's also a candidate to return kicks during […]
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Panthers Signing Hendon Hooker to Practice Squad
The Carolina Panthers plan to sign quarterback Hendon Hooker to their practice squad, according to Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer. Hooker was cut loose by the Detroit Lions earlier this week after head coach Dan Campbell publicly admitted the quarterback might need a change of scenery. The former third-round pick has only attempted nine […]
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Will A.J. Brown Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is one of the most physical, talented wide receivers in the NFL. He creates mismatches with his size and is a major touchdown threat in an Eagles offensive system quarterbacked by Jalen Hurts. Brown's availability is vital for the Eagles as they look to defend their Super Bowl title, […]
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Will Tetairoa McMillan Miss Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook, Injury Update
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan has generated plenty of buzz during his first NFL training camp. This year's eighth overall pick is an early candidate for Rookie of the Year, and he could become a franchise superstar in Charlotte. However, before McMillan's NFL career gets underway, he'll need to clear a major injury hurdle. […]
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Will Khalil Shakir Play in Week 1? Fantasy Football Outlook and Injury Update
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir has been one of Josh Allen's favorite targets in the past, but he's currently dealing with an ankle injury that has limited him throughout training camp and the preseason. With Shakir less than 100 percent throughout the month of August, it's fair to have some concerns about his status […]
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Tristan Wirfs Activated From PUP List After Passing Physical
Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) passed his physical and has been activated from the PUP list, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Wirfs missed all of training camp while recovering from surgery on his right knee. His activation indicates that he will return to practice soon, but it doesn't guarantee that he'll be […]
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Kaleb McGary Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve
Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary (leg) has been placed on season-ending Injured Reserve, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The team did not designate McGary to return, which means he will miss the entire 2025 season. This is a major loss for the Falcons, who had benefited from McGary's dependable protection at the […]
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Teams Checking on Za'Darius Smith
Free agent defensive end Za'Darius Smith has generated interest from several NFL teams, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Smith, a free agent, is reportedly "training and waiting on the right situation." The 32-year-old has spent 10 seasons with the NFL, splitting 2024 between the Browns and Lions. Over 17 games last year, he amassed […]
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Asante Samuel Jr. Scheduled for CT Scan in October
Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (neck) will undergo a CT scan in October to ensure his spinal fusion was successful, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Samuel underwent neck surgery back in April, which scared off several teams and complicated his free agency. Rather than signing now and trying to pass a physical, Samuel will […]
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Jaylon Johnson Opening Season on 53-Man Roster
Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (leg) will open the season on the team's 53-man roster, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. Johnson missed all of training camp and the preseason after injuring himself while training away from the team. There's been plenty of mystery surrounding his status, including his timetable to return to […]
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Cowboys Still Expect Micah Parsons to Play in Week 1
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer told the media that he expects linebacker Micah Parsons (back, personal) to play in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Schottenheimer noted that the star defender will likely be on limited reps for the first game because he hasn't practiced in a while and has also been dealing with […]
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Chiefs Release Robert Tonyan
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Robert Tonyan was released on Tuesday, the team announced. The move leaves Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, and Jared Wiley as the Chiefs' three rostered tight ends. Tonyan has spent seven seasons in the NFL, and he made waves with 52 catches, 586 yards, and 11 touchdowns as a Green Bay […]
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Sam Ehlinger Cut Loose by Broncos
Denver Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger was released on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The move comes as Denver trims down its roster to 53 players, and it leaves the team with just Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham in its quarterback room. Ehlinger appeared in all three preseason games, completing 42 of 57 pass attempts […]
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Falcons Release Easton Stick
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Easton Stick was released on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The move helped the Falcons trim their roster down to 53 players, and it leaves Atlanta with only Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins in its quarterback room. Stick appeared in all three preseason games, completing 54 of 78 pass […]
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Tank Dell Placed on PUP List
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) was placed on the PUP list Tuesday, according to DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. This was merely a procedural move to get Dell off the 53-man roster ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Placement on the PUP list comes with the requirement that a player misses at least four […]
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Jaire Alexander Could be Ready for Week 1
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) is pushing to return to practice and could be ready for Week 1, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. The 28-year-old has been dealing with the same injury all offseason, and while it looks like he's close to returning, his status is far from guaranteed. The veteran defender […]
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Trevon Diggs Has No Limitations, Could Play Week 1
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (knee) told the media that he has no physical limitations and has not yet ruled out playing in Week 1. At the moment, Diggs says he is working on "ramping up the conditioning part, getting back to football speed, [and] getting back to in-game speed." The 26-year-old is working his […]
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Will Howard Moving in Right Direction
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Will Howard (hand) is "moving in the right direction in terms of [achieving] full participation very soon," head coach Mike Tomlin said on Monday. Tomlin added that Howard has met with a hand specialist and received positive news. As a result, the Steelers have altered the rookie quarterback's brace and increased his […]
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Tory Horton Expected to Practice in Full Next Week
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (ankle) is expected to practice fully next week, head coach Mike Macdonald told members of the media, including ESPN's Brady Henderson. Horton has been sidelined ever since injuring himself during the second week of the preseason, but it sounds like he's very close to returning to the field. A […]
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Panthers Cut Kicker Matthew Wright
Carolina Panthers kicker Matthew Wright has been released, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. As a result, rookie Ryan Fitzgerald has won the kicking job. Wright failed to convert his only field goal attempt of the season, missing wide from 55 yards out. No stranger to being an NFL journeyman, Wright played for six […]
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Ryan Fitzgerald Wins Panthers Kicking Job
Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald has won the kicking job after the team released Matthew Wright, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The undrafted rookie out of Florida State went 3-for-3 on field goals and also converted his lone extra point attempt through three preseason games. He enjoyed similar success at school, going 13-for-13 […]
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Cowboys to Place Phil Mafah on Injured Reserve
Dallas Cowboys running back Phil Mafah (shoulder) will be placed on injured reserve, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. The Cowboys expect Mafah, a seventh-round pick, to return later this season. The Clemson product finished the preseason with 15 carries, 59 yards, and a touchdown. Although his placement on injured reserve is frustrating, it shouldn't […]
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Efton Chism III Missing From Practice Monday
New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III (foot, ankle) did not participate in Monday's practice, according to Evan Lazar of the team's official website. Chism picked up the injury during the team's second preseason contest against the Minnesota Vikings. He impressed enough during the first half of that contest to secure a roster spot, […]
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Darren Waller Continues to Progress
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller "has continued his progression" and will be seen more and more this week, head coach Mike McDaniel told members of the media, including C. Isaiah Smalls II. Waller spent most of the summer on the PUP list as he underwent basic conditioning upon returning to the NFL. Acquired from […]
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Ashton Dulin Enters Concussion Protocol
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (head) suffered a concussion during training camp practice and has entered concussion protocol, head coach Shane Steichen told members of the media, including Mike Chappell of FOX59. Steichen noted that Dulin is progressing nicely, which could indicate that he'll be ready to go for Week 1 against the Miami […]
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Pete Carroll Classifies Brock Bowers Among His Best Players Ever
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Caroll told SiriusXM's Pat Kirwan that tight end Brock Bowers "is pretty much better than anybody we've had before." The veteran coach went on to emphasize that Bowers plays the game very naturally and that everything seems to come easily for him on the football field. He also highlighted […]
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Lingering Calf Injury Poses Concerns for De'Von Achane
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane (calf) carries significant injury concerns into the early portion of the 2025 regular season. The severity and timing of Achane's calf injury present a concern for fantasy managers as Week 1 approaches, according to former team doctor and NFL injury expert Dr. David J. Chao. Specifically, he notes that […]
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Vikings and Panthers Struggling to Finalize Adam Thielen Trade
The Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers continue to engage in trade discussions surrounding veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen, but the two sides are struggling to agree on compensation, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. As it stands, there seems to be a significant gap between the Vikings and Panthers, which means Thielen remains in Carolina for […]
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Brennan Presley Paces Rams in Yardage Saturday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brennan Presley caught all three of his targets for 51 receiving yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. He also rushed three times for an additional 23 yards on the ground. The rookie out of Oklahoma State certainly turned heads with the preseason wrapping up, but it might […]
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Britain Covey Targeted Six Times Saturday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Britain Covey caught four of six targets for 32 yards during Saturday's preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns. The 28-year-old ultimately contributed in all three preseason games, but Week 3 was his best outing. He finishes this summer with nine catches, 76 yards, zero touchdowns, and a pair of punt […]
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