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Hideki Matsuyama Finding Form Heading to 3M Open
Hideki Matsuyama finished tied for 14th at last week's Open Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. So far this season, Matsuyama has nine top-25 finishes and no missed cuts in 17 starts. He last played in the 3M Open in 2023, finishing tied for 30th. Over the past 12 months, Matsuyama ranks in the 62nd percentile in greens in regulation on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 37% of approach shots at last year's 3M Open came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Kurt Kitayama One of the Favorites at 3M Open
Kurt Kitayama finished tied for 40th at last week's Open Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. Kitayama is returning to defend his title and has shown enough form to suggest he's back to contend. So far this season, he has nine top-25 finishes and two missed cuts in 18 starts. He finished tied for sixth in 2024 at the 3M Open. Over the past 12 months, he ranks in the 90th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 37% of approach shots at last year's 3M Open came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Ben James Could Be a Contender at 3M Open
Ben James has burst onto the PGA Tour scene, finishing tied for fourth at last week's Corales Puntacana Championship. He has finished in the top 15 in his last two starts and will now focus on preparing for this week's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. James has five PGA Tour starts this season and has finished in the top 25 in three of them. He played in the 3M Open in 2024 and missed the cut, but he has shown promise this season, finishing tied for 23rd at the U.S. Open last month. Over the past 12 months, James ranks in the 87th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth noting because over 37% of approach shots at last year's 3M Open came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Tom Hoge Finding Form Heading to 3M Open
Tom Hoge finished tied for 10th at the ISCO Championship two weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. Hoge has struggled this year, with five top-25 finishes and six missed cuts in 22 starts. He missed the cut in last year's 3M Open and in the 2024 edition. Over the past 12 months, Hoge ranks in the 32nd percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 37% of approach shots at last year's 3M Open came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Joe Highsmith Heading to 3M Open on Back of Best Finish of 2026
Joe Highsmith finished tied for sixth at last week's Corales Puntacana Championship and will now focus on preparing for this week's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. Highsmith has one top-25 finish and nine missed cuts in 19 starts this season. He missed the cut at last year's 3M Open and finished tied for 44th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Highsmith ranks in the 23rd percentile in greens in regulation on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This matters because over 37% of approach shots at last year's 3M Open came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Doug Ghim Needs to Find Form Following John Deere Classic
Doug Ghim missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open two weeks ago and will now focus on preparing for this week's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. Ghim has found some form recently, recording two top-20 finishes in his last three starts. So far this season, Ghim has four top-25 finishes and four missed cuts in 15 starts. He missed the cut at last year's 3M Open but finished tied for 24th in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Ghim ranks in the 44th percentile in greens in regulation on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth pointing out because over 37% of approach shots at last year's 3M Open came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Jason Day Struggling For Form
Jason Day missed the cut at the Open Championship last week and will now focus on preparing for this week's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. Day has now missed two cuts in his last three starts. So far this season, Day has four top-35 finishes and four missed cuts in 15 starts. He last played in the 3M Open in 2022 and finished tied for 64th. Over the past 12 months, Day ranks in the 50th percentile in greens in regulation percentage on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is important because over 37% of approach shots at last year's 3M Open came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Spencer Shrader, Blake Grupe Competing for Colts Kicking Job
Indianapolis Colts kickers Spencer Shrader (knee) and Blake Grupe will compete for the place-kicking job in Indy in training camp this summer, per Paul Bretl of Colts Wire. Shrader was 13-for-14 on field goals and a perfect 14-for-14 on extra points in five games last year before suffering an ACL injury in his knee. He was replaced by Grupe in Week 14, and he went a perfect 10-for-10 on field goals and 11-for-11 on his extra-point tries to close out the year before being re-signed in the offseason. Bretl thinks that Grupe should have the advantage going into the 2026 season because he has 105 career attempts under his belt compared to Shrader's 19, and he's also not coming off a significant knee injury. The 27-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Notre Dame has made 81.9% of his 105 field-goal attempts (19-for-27 from 50-plus yards) and 98% of his extra points in his three years in the NFL. Fantasy managers in 12-team leagues can avoid the Colts' kicking situation to begin the year.
Source: Colts Wire - Paul Bretl
Source: Colts Wire - Paul Bretl
Luke Clanton Having Tough Season Heading to 3M Open
Luke Clanton missed the cut at the Corales Puntacana Championship and will shift his focus to preparing for this week's 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota. Clanton has struggled this season, recording only one top-five finish at the Puerto Rico Open in March. He has seven missed cuts in 16 starts this season. Clanton finished tied for 61st at last year's 3M Open and missed the cut in 2024. Over the past 12 months, Clanton ranks in the 47th percentile for greens in regulation on approach shots from 150-200 yards in the fairway. This is worth noting because over 37% of approach shots at last year's 3M Open came from this distance.
Source: Data Golf
Source: Data Golf
Olamide Zaccheaus Battling for WR2 Job in Atlanta This Summer
Tim Weaver of Falcons Wire writes that Atlanta Falcons wide receivers Olamide Zaccheaus, Jahan Dotson, and rookie Zachariah Branch will battle for the WR2 job in training camp this summer behind Drake London. Dotson, a former first-rounder by the Philadelphia Eagles, is the most logical option, but he hasn't been anything special in the NFL since he caught 35 passes for 523 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games as a rookie in 2022. Weaver points out that Zaccheaus has the upper hand in terms of experience, having played in 105 games (35 starts), catching 188 passes for 2,311 yards and 15 touchdowns in seven years with four different teams. Branch, meanwhile, has the most pure upside thanks to his speed and playmaking ability in space. Weaver writes that it's "truly a wide-open competition." Zaccheaus is returning to Atlanta after starting his career with the Falcons in 2019 and playing with them through the 2022 campaign. He has only topped 500 receiving yards once in his seven seasons, but given the lack of depth and experience behind London and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., Zaccheaus could be worth a late-round dart throw in deep leagues for the opportunity.
Source: Falcons Wire - Tim Weaver
Source: Falcons Wire - Tim Weaver
Tommy Edman Emerging as Priority Waiver-Wire Target During Hot Streak
Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Tommy Edman did not make his 2026 season debut until mid-June due to offseason ankle surgery. However, the veteran switch-hitter has been on fire since making his return to the lineup, entering play on Tuesday slashing .354/.440/.519 with two home runs, 14 RBI, 15 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 93 plate appearances. Edman's current .433 batting average on balls in play is well above his career mark of .294, so his numbers are likely to regress over a larger sample size of trips to the plate. Still, the 31-year-old's strong start at the plate could be a sign that he's healthier than he's been in recent seasons. At his best, Edman offers a well-rounded profile that is without any major fantasy weaknesses. His ability to play multiple positions also helps keep him in the Dodgers lineup consistently. Particularly in deeper league formats, Edman profiles as a priority depth piece to target on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jose Corniell Placed on 10-Day Injured List Due to Arm Troubles
Texas Rangers right-hander Jose Corniell (elbow/forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a flexor/elbow issue, per Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. Wilson characterizes the injury as "discouraging," given that Corniell already underwent Tommy John surgery in 2024. The 23-year-old put together an impressive minor league season upon his return from Tommy John surgery in 2025, posting a 1.89 ERA across 38 innings (13 games). However, it's been a struggle for Corniell in 2026. He's allowed 10 earned runs across 4 1/3 MLB innings and pitched to a 6.37 ERA with just a 16.4% strikeout rate across 35 1/3 innings at Triple-A. His average fastball velocity is also down from 95.9 miles per hour in 2025 to 94.4 miles per hour so far this year. Pending further news around this latest setback, Corniell could be headed for another extended absence.
Source: DLLS Sports - Jeff Wilson
Source: DLLS Sports - Jeff Wilson
Will Smith Transferred to 60-Day Injured List on Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (neck) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, per a team announcement. The veteran backstop has been sidelined by neck issues since early June and does not appear to be close to a return, so this is more of a procedural move. Still, Smith will now officially remain out through at least early August. Across 201 plate appearances in 2026 before getting injured, Smith hit .249/.338/.382 with six home runs, 23 RBI, and 23 runs scored. While the 31-year-old is still expected to return at some point this season, Los Angeles has little incentive to rush him back and risk losing him for the playoffs. Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has been a fine stand-in for Smith, logging a .788 OPS across 218 plate appearances. At this point, fantasy managers who were hoping for Smith to be a key contributor in the second half of the season may need to explore alternative solutions.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers
Nick Lodolo Set to Throw Bullpen on Wednesday
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) will attempt to throw a bullpen on Wednesday, per Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19 Cincinnati. Lodolo is currently on the 15-day injured list due to a blister, which has been a recurring issue throughout his career to this point. Across 62 2/3 innings (12 starts) on the year, Lodolo has recorded a 3-2 record with a 4.60 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 50 strikeouts. The 27-year-old's strikeout rate has dipped from 24.3% in 2025 to 17.9% in 2026, while his walk rate has spiked to a career-worst 9.7%. If Lodolo can make it through his bullpen session without prohibitive discomfort, he could be on track to return from the IL as soon as he is eligible. However, he could also be facing an extended absence if the blister does not subside. With Lodolo on the shelf, Reds right-hander Rhett Lowder has rejoined the team's rotation for the time being.
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Source: FOX 19 - Charlie Goldsmith
Jack Flaherty Placed on 15-Day Injured List with Right Flexor Inflammation
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to a right flexor strain, per a team announcement. It's the second trip to the IL this season for Flaherty, who missed time in June with a lower leg injury. While the full extent of Flaherty's current health situation is not yet known, any forearm injury is a worrying sign for a pitcher. Across 86 1/3 innings (19 starts) in 2026, Flaherty has recorded a 3-8 record with a 4.59 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and 102 strikeouts. The 30-year-old owns an impressive 26.2% strikeout rate, but he's also walked batters at a 10.8% clip. As the corresponding move to Flaherty's placement on the injured list, Detroit recalled right-hander Ty Madden.
Source: Detroit Tigers
Source: Detroit Tigers
Jac Caglianone Exits Early on Tuesday Due to Shoulder Soreness
Kansas City Royals outfielder/first baseman Jac Caglianone (shoulder) exited early from his team's game on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants due to right shoulder soreness. Caglianone was hitless in two plate appearances before being removed. Across 367 plate appearances this season, Caglianone is hitting .258/.316/.463 with 16 home runs, 37 RBI, 46 runs scored, and three stolen bases. The 23-year-old has struck out in 28.6% of his trips to the plate, which limits his batting average ceiling. However, Caglianone's massive power upside is present in his elite barrel (15.1%) and hard-hit (55.2%) rates. The extent of Caglianone's injury is not yet clear, so fantasy managers will need to check back for further updates. If Caglianone is forced to miss time, Royals utility man Tyler Tolbert and outfielder Starling Marte could both be in line for increased playing time.
Source: Kansas City Royals
Source: Kansas City Royals
Eli Stowers is an Intriguing Dynasty Stash
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Eli Stowers could be a sneaky target for dynasty managers. The Eagles selected Stowers in the second-round out of Vanderbilt. He put together an impressive performance during the NFL Scouting Combine. There's some good long-term potential here, even if Stowers isn't going to be heavily involved right away. Dallas Goedert is the TE1 in Philly, with Johnny Mundt and Grant Calcaterra fighting for the TE2 job. Fantasy managers in redraft formats are probably safe to avoid Stowers. It could take some time before he's a consistent contributor. Dynasty managers looking for help at tight end should certainly consider Stowers as a stash option. It might take some time, but Stowers has the skillset to be a top-tier option at his position in the future.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Yaxel Lendeborg Sweeps Both Summer League MVP Awards
Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg was named MVP of the 2026 NBA Summer League, a vote of all 30 teams, after averaging 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.5 steals across six games in leading the Warriors to the title. He also landed on the All-Summer League First Team and swept the event's two MVP nods, adding it to the Championship Game award from Sunday's win over Cameron Boozer's Grizzlies. The 4.0 assists stand out for a 6-foot-9 forward: playmaking is the skill that should get him on the floor faster than a typical rookie. His immediate fantasy value stays capped on a deep Warriors roster, but the No. 11 pick graded out as one of the summer's clearest risers and a firm long-term asset.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Braelon Allen Offers Handcuff Potential
New York Jets running back Braelon Allen is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 campaign. Due to injuries, Allen was limited to four games this past season. The 22-year-old has worked hard this offseason to get his body right and get himself ready for a bounce-back campaign in 2026. Even if he's in great shape, Allen isn't going to be the No. 1 option on this team. Breece Hall signed a new extension and remains the workhorse back on this roster. At best, Allen can surpass Isaiah Davis on the depth chart and become a useful change-of-pace back. Fantasy managers should consider stashing Allen as a handcuff.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Jonathan Kuminga Draws Renewed Sign-and-Trade Interest From Bucks
Free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga is drawing renewed interest from the Milwaukee Bucks, per Evan Sidery, who reports the team pivoted toward him after checking in on Denver's Peyton Watson. This is where the fantasy intrigue spikes: unlike his other suitors, Milwaukee is a post-Giannis Antetokounmpo rebuild with no ball-dominant star and touches to spare, and it holds a $25.5 million trade exception from the Giannis deal that gives it a clean sign-and-trade path with Atlanta. The 23-year-old averaged just 12.3 points across 16 games after the Hawks acquired him, numbers that say more about his role than his ceiling. A move to Milwaukee could hand him the featured role he never had, making the Bucks arguably his best landing spot for fantasy value. Inconsistency remains the risk, but the opportunity here is the real draw.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Colston Loveland has Top-50 Potential
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is looking to build off a strong rookie campaign. The 22-year-old registered 58 receptions, 713 receiving yards, and six touchdowns in 16 games with the Bears last season. Like many rookies, Loveland was eased into the mix, but it didn't take him long to surpass Cole Kmet on the depth chart. He's now expected to take on a larger workload with D.J. Moore out of the picture and a full season with Caleb Williams already under his belt. Loveland finished as the TE12 and outside the top-100 last season, but the sky is the limit for him. Brock Bowers and Trey McBride are likely going to be selected ahead of him, but Loveland as the TE3 isn't crazy. The departure of Moore should free up more chances for him in 2026. A finish inside the top-50 seems possible if everything goes right for Loveland next season.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Peter Suder Waived From His Two-Way Contract With the Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Peter Suder was waived from his two-way contract, per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, becoming the odd man out once the Lakers rewarded Summer League breakout Arthur Kaluma with a two-way deal. Suder arrived with a strong resume as an undrafted rookie: the MAC Player of the Year led Miami (Ohio) to a 31-0 regular season while averaging 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists on 42.1 percent three-point shooting. A cold Summer League run left him vulnerable, as he shot just 22.2 percent from deep across six games between the California Classic and Las Vegas. The Coachella Valley Lakers, Los Angeles' G League affiliate, want him back, but Suder plans to explore his options first. He remains far off the fantasy radar as he searches for his next opportunity.
Source: Dave McMenamin
Source: Dave McMenamin
Alec Pierce Should Surpass Current ADP
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (ankle) put together a career year this past season. Pierce posted career highs in both receptions (47) and receiving yards (1,003) across 15 games with the Colts last season. He was rewarded with a hefty $114 million contract. Now the expectations are much higher with Pierce being one of the highest-paid receivers in the league. The good news for Pierce is that Michael Pittman Jr. is no longer on the Colts roster. Pierce is now the No. 1 wideout and should be a focal point in the passing game alongside tight end Tyler Warren. Pierce saw a career-high 84 targets last season, and that was with Pittman on the roster. Fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if that number rises to triple digits in 2026. Due to offseason ankle surgery, Pierce's ADP has fallen to WR38. There's enough potential here that Pierce should easily surpass that current ADP.
Source: Pro Football Reference
Source: Pro Football Reference
Jamarion Sharp Lands Two-Way Deal With Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers and free-agent center Jamarion Sharp have agreed to a two-way deal, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, giving the team frontcourt insurance while Yanic Konan Niederhauser works his way back. The 7-foot-5 Sharp was the G League's reigning Defensive Player of the Year with the Texas Legends, averaging 7.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and a league-high 3.9 blocks in 24.9 minutes. Rim protection is his entire calling card: undrafted out of Ole Miss in 2024, he offers little offensively beyond finishing lobs. Los Angeles thinned its center room by dealing Ivica Zubac to Indiana at February's deadline, so Sharp joins an unsettled rotation. However, as a raw two-way player, he is far off the fantasy radar, though his elite shot-blocking makes him a name to monitor if injuries open up real minutes in the middle.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Pacers Sign Jalen Slawson to a Two-Way Deal
Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Slawson has agreed to a new two-way contract, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, claiming the slot the Pacers cleared a day earlier by waiving Taelon Peter. Slawson earned it with a loud Summer League, blocking 3.2 shots per game, and with a well-rounded 13-game NBA cameo last season: 7.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.1 blocks in 23.9 minutes. That defensive stat-stuffing is the intrigue, but the reality tempers it. As a two-way, the 26-year-old projects to spend most of 2026-27 with the G League's Noblesville Boom, and shaky outside shooting caps the upside. He is a deep-dynasty monitor for steals and blocks, nothing more for now.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Chase McLaughlin has Plenty of Motivation Going into Contract Year
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin has had a strong run in his three seasons with the Bucs, but he'll likely be kicking for his job in a contract year in 2026, according to Logan Robinson and River Wells of Sports Illustrated. McLaughlin has made 90.1% of his 101 field-goal attempts (26-for-30 from 50-plus yards) while connecting on 97.5% of his 122 extra-point attempts in 51 regular-season games in the last three years in Tampa. However, the 30-year-old former undrafted free agent out of the University of Illinois made only 84.2% of his 38 field-goal tries (11-for-12 from 50-plus yards) in 17 games last year, which was his worst field-goal percentage of his Bucs tenure. In his defense, blocked kicks and special teams woes were partly to blame in 2025. If McLaughlin bounces back in 2026, he should be paid as one of the top kickers in the league. But if he struggles, he could be cut midway through the season. In a new offense this year, McLaughlin should be viewed as a fringy starter at the position in 12-team fantasy leagues.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Logan Robinson, River Wells
Source: Sports Illustrated - Logan Robinson, River Wells
Jordan Whittington Competing for WR3 Role in 2026
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington will be competing for the WR3 role in training camp this summer behind Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, according to Nate Atkins of The Athletic. Whittington was on the field more for the Rams in Year 2 in 2025, but his production dropped from his rookie campaign, as he caught just 18 of 25 targets for 171 yards and zero touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (six starts). The 25-year-old former sixth-rounder in 2024 out of the University of Texas had 22 catches for 293 yards and zero TDs in 15 games (three starts) as a rookie in 2024. Even if he wins the WR3 job this summer over the likes of Xavier Smith, Konata Mumpfield, CJ Daniels, and Tyler Scott, Whittington will be off the fantasy football radar in most single-year formats as long as both Nacua and Adams stay healthy.
Source: The Athletic - Nate Atkins
Source: The Athletic - Nate Atkins
Terrell Jennings Starting Camp on the NFI List
New England Patriots running back Terrell Jennings (undisclosed) will open training camp on the Non-Football Injury list, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. It means that Jennings will not be cleared to practice early in camp, but he can be activated at any time. It's not great news for Jennings, who will be competing with rookies Jam Miller and Myles Montgomery, and Lan Larison for the RB3 role this summer behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson. The 25-year-old former undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M has had a small role in New England's backfield in his first two years in the league, combining for 36 rushing attempts, 106 yards, and one touchdown in just 10 games played in 2024 and 2025, adding one reception for nine yards last year. The longer Jennings takes to get cleared for camp and the preseason, the more of a long shot he'll be to win RB3 duties in the Patriots' backfield in 2026.
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
Cardinals in Talks With Jacoby Brissett on New Contract
It was reported earlier on Tuesday that the Arizona Cardinals and veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett haven't reached a resolution as he seeks a new deal, but the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that the two sides are in talks with rookies and veterans scheduled to report to training camp on Wednesday. If the two sides don't strike a new deal before Wednesday, Brissett is more likely to be a hold-in during camp, which means he'll show up but won't take part in any workouts. The Cardinals agree that Brissett deserves more money in 2026 after a career year in 2025 in which he threw for 3,366 yards, 23 touchdowns, and eight interceptions in 14 games played (12 starts) after Kyler Murray's season-ending foot injury. While a new deal might not come by Wednesday, something should get done, as Rapoport notes that the two sides have been negotiating for several months this offseason. Brissett benefited from positive game script in a pass-happy Arizona offense last year. He's been told he'll be the starter going into the 2026 campaign, but with an offense that is expected to be much more balanced under new head coach Mike LaFleur, Brissett will likely be hard-pressed to put up gaudy passing numbers again in his 11th year in the NFL. Treat him as a low-end QB2 option in superflex leagues.
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Sam LaPorta Fully Cleared for Training Camp
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta (back) was fully cleared earlier this month and will be ready to go for the start of training camp, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The Lions will determine LaPorta's level of involvement early in camp, but he's expected to be a full-go after having surgery to fix a herniated disc in his back last year that limited him to only nine starts and a 40-489-3 line in his third year in the league. The 25-year-old former second-rounder in 2023 out of the University of Iowa was limited during offseason workouts, but as long as he doesn't suffer a setback with his back in camp, he'll be ready to roll for the 2026 regular-season opener and should once again be a key cog in Detroit's pass-happy offense. And because of his season-ending back injury a year ago, he's heading into the summer as an underrated TE1 in fantasy. Don't forget that LaPorta recorded 146 receptions on 203 targets for 1,615 yards and 17 touchdowns in 33 regular-season games in his first two years in the league. LaPorta is shaping up as a potential TE1 steal in drafts at his pre-camp ADP.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
