Hunter Henry Expects To Play In Week 1

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (shoulder) is expected to play Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. The 26-year-old has been dealing with a shoulder injury since August 8 but will be all systems go for the regular-season opener. The Patriots signed both Henry and fellow tight end Jonnu Smith this offseason to form […]

Denver Coaches Have Faith In Javonte Williams

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams has been impressive during his first training camp. The rookie runner has earned the faith of the Denver coaches, with head coach Vic Fangio stating on Monday, "He's earned that trust, and we're not at all against playing him in any situation, in any time of the game." This […]

T.J. Hockenson Faces A Tough Schedule This Season

Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is a popular pick by many to emerge as a breakout tight end in 2021. Detroit's offense is lacking pass catchers and new quarterback Jared Goff is expected to lean on Hockenson with safe throws in the middle of the field. That being said, Hockenson faces a difficult challenge […]

Myles Gaskin Listed As The RB1 In Miami

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was listed as the team's RB1 when initial depth charts were released ahead of Week 1. Gaskin reportedly improved his pass blocking this offseason and has earned the trust of his coaches as a three-down back. There were some concerns earlier in the preseason when rumors of a three-way […]

Noah Fant Returns To Practice Monday

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (leg) returned to practice on Monday. Head coach Vic Fangio, when asked whether Fant would be available for Week 1's showdown with the New York Giants, responded, "I think so, I think so." Fant has missed a few weeks of practice since injuring his leg but he should be […]

Brandon Aiyuk Unlikely For Double Duty

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) continues to practice. However, as he proceeds to recover from a hamstring ailment suffered during the preseason finale, his role during Week 1 may be reserved to a punt returner exclusively. While that could change, it appears as if Deebo Samuel and George Kittle could be in […]

Nick Vannett Placed On Injured Reserve

New Orleans Saints tight end Nick Vannett was placed on injured reserve on Monday. Vannett sustained a knee injury in the preseason and now must miss three games after being placed on IR. The tight end was signed by New Orleans in the offseason after spending last season in Denver where he managed 14 receptions […]

D’Andre Swift “In A Better Spot” Ahead Of Week 1

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) has a better chance to play during the opener against the 49ers. On Monday, head coach Dan Campbell indicated that Swift "is in a better spot," suggesting that he is moving in the right direction. Although the rookie seems to be fully recovered from a nagging groin injury, […]

Wil Lutz Placed On Injured Reserve

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz (core) was placed on Injured Reserve on Monday. The kicker has been dealing with a core muscle injury and is recovering from surgery. At this point, Lutz must miss three games, but he is likely to miss more given that his timetable was eight weeks after the surgery, which was […]

Kaden Smith Doesn’t Practice On Monday

New York Giants tight end Kaden Smith (undisclosed) didn't practice with the rest of the team on Monday. Instead, he remained on the sidelines. It's unknown why the 24-year-old wasn't a participant, but it certainly isn't good news, primarily with Evan Engram (calf) unlikely to play in Week 1. Nonetheless, Smith's status should be updated […]

Kenny Golladay Trending In The Right Direction

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) participated in individual drills during practice on Monday. His presence on the field is undoubtedly welcome news for fantasy managers, and it appears as if he is trending toward being available for the Week 1 opener against the Broncos. With Saquon Barkley (knee) and Evan Engram (calf) […]

Kyle Rudolph Performs Individual Drills On Monday

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) participated in individual drills during practice on Monday. The veteran is working his way back from the PUP list after undergoing foot surgery during the offseason, so the latest update certainly bodes well for fantasy managers. With Evan Engram (calf) and Kaden Smith (undisclosed) practicing in a […]

Evan Engram Unlikely For Week 1

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (calf) appears unlikely to be available for Week 1 against Denver. Engram continues to be plagued by a calf ailment sustained during the preseason finale. While he was in attendance at practice on Monday, he mainly worked on the sidelines with team medical personnel. Nonetheless, if the oft-injured […]

Mark Andrews Agrees To Four-Year Extension

The Baltimore Ravens and Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $56 million on Monday, according to sources. The $14 million per year that he'll receive will give him more money through four years than any other tight end in football. The 26-year-old is an excellent downfield and red-zone […]

Duane Brown Expected To Play This Year

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that offensive tackle Duane Brown will play this year, per The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar. The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says that the Seahawks are in talks with Brown's agent on a contract adjustment. The 36-year-old is heading into the final season of a three-year, $34.5 million contract, and […]

Saints Expected To Sign Desmond Trufant

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign veteran cornerback Desmond Trufant after they worked him out on Monday, according to a source. Trufant suffered a groin injury early in training camp with the Chicago Bears and was released last week. The 30-year-old also took some time away from football after the death of his […]

Ndamukong Suh Activated From COVID-19 List

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers activated defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. The 34-year-old veteran pass-rusher will be available for the season opener on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys. Suh's presence on Tampa's defensive line is bad news for Dallas' offense to open the season. While he's not an elite defensive […]

Adam Shaheen Placed On COVID-19 List

The Miami Dolphins placed tight end Adam Shaheen and left tackle Austin Jackson on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Cornerback Jamal Perry was elevated to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement. Shaheen landed on the list due to a positive COVID-19 test, although he doesn't have any major symptoms. Due to the NFL's protocols, […]

Dak Prescott A Full Practice Participant

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) was listed as a full practice participant on the official injury report on Monday. After a devastating ankle injury suffered early last season, Prescott will be ready to go for the 2021 season opener on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Prescott didn't play at all during the […]

Ravens Working Out Le'Veon Bell, Devonta Freeman

The Baltimore Ravens are working out free-agent running backs Le'Veon Bell and Devonta Freeman this week. The Ravens also worked out Elijah Holyfield. With both J.K. Dobbins (knee) and Justice Hill (Achilles) out for the season, the Ravens only have Gus Edwards and Ty'Son Williams on their active running back depth chart, so we'd expect […]

Justice Hill Out For The Season

Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (Achilles) recently tore his Achilles at practice and will miss the entire season, according to a source. It's the reason why the Ravens have been working out free-agent running backs of late, including Le'Veon Bell, Devonta Freeman and Elijah Holyfield. Hill was expected to see a much larger backfield […]

Jaguars Sign Duke Johnson To Practice Squad

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free agent running back Duke Johnson to their practice squad, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The signing comes hours after head coach Urban Meyer made it clear to the media that he wanted to add to the team's running back room. Johnson, a pass-catching specialist, racked up 484 total yards and two […]

D.J. Chark Jr. Back To 100 Percent

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. (finger) looks to be "back 100 percent," from minor finger surgery per Jacksonville.com's John Reid, who also noted that head coach "Urban Meyer praised his catching and overall effort in practice Monday." Chark is getting healthy at the right time with Week 1's matchup against the Texans just […]

Joe Lombardi Impressed By Donald Parham Jr.'s Growth

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. received praise from offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi. Although Parham will back up Jared Cook, the 6-foot-8 tight end will have a valuable role. Parham did not see more than 37% of snaps per game, except for Week 16 against the Denver Broncos, last season. He had three […]

Brandon Aiyuk Returns To Practice

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) returned to practice on Monday ahead of the team's Week 1 matchup in Detroit against the Lions. Aiyuk missed the preseason finale due to a hamstring injury, so this is a sign in the right direction that Aiyuk could play in Week 1. The 49ers will post […]

Darrel Williams Trending Towards Playing Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (head) will likely be available to play Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) will likely play as well, meaning Williams will be the backup. Nevertheless, Williams performed well against the Browns during the playoffs last season. Williams had 13 carries, four receptions, and a total […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Trending Toward Playing Week 1

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) will be ready to roll Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. There was some skepticism that Edwards-Helaire could miss Week 1 following an ankle sprain during a preseason bout against the Arizona Cardinals; however, that was put to rest by coach Andy Reid. Reid said that CEH […]

Washington Signs Jonathan Williams To Practice Squad

The Washington Football Team has signed running back Jonathan Williams to their practice squad after releasing him prior to the 53-man roster deadline last week. This move comes after Peyton Barber signed with the Las Vegas Raiders from the Washington practice squad, so Williams could be promoted to the active roster if there are any […]

Curtis Samuel Practices On Monday

Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) was on the field and in pads during a practice session on Monday. A groin ailment has plagued the speedy wideout, so his presence certainly is a good sign toward his availability for the opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. Still, fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Chase McLaughlin Will Kick For Browns In Week 1

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin will open the season as the starter in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters after Monday's practice that it will be McLaughlin and not recently-signed Chris Naggar, who was added to the team's practice squad on Thursday. That was the first time that […]