Aug 4, 2026, 9:54 PM ET

New York Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara (finger) has resumed on-court workouts and is expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp in September. Diawara injured his finger during the Summer League, which required him to undergo surgery. It sounds worse than it is, with Diawara already back to doing basketball activities. Last season, Diawara averaged 3.6 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 9.2 minutes per game across 69 contests. He figures to be part of the rotation, but Diawara is unlikely to see enough playing time to warrant looking at in fantasy formats.--Andy Webb
Source: New York Basketball

Aug 4, 2026, 9:51 PM ET

Former Eagles, Cardinals, and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz (knee) has been cleared for football activities and wants to play in the 2026 season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ertz suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during Week 14 last season, marking his second ACL tear. He was seen catching passes from former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck at Stanford, where they played together in 2010 and 2011. If Ertz suits up for the 2026 season, he will be 36 years old, in his 14th NFL season, and coming off a late-season ACL injury that looked gruesome. Fantasy managers should lower expectations for the veteran tight end. While we're unclear about any exact landing spots for Ertz in 2026, wherever he goes will have fantasy implications that affect fantasy drafts this season.--Nathan Harvey
Source: Adam Schefter - ESPN

Aug 4, 2026, 9:44 PM ET

The Toronto Raptors signed guard/forward Andre Jackson Jr. to a training-camp deal on Tuesday. According to Michael Scotto, this is a camp deal and isn't a guaranteed contract for next season. Jackson will need to prove himself during training camp to land a spot on the final roster. Last season, Jackson averaged 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 8.5 minutes per game across 48 contests with the Milwaukee Bucks. He has spent each of the last three seasons with the Bucks, but he saw a significantly reduced role this past season. The 24-year-old still has potential to be a decent contributor, so we'll see if he can snag a bench role during camp. Even if he makes the roster, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to be fantasy-relevant.--Andy Webb
Source: Michael Scotto

Aug 4, 2026, 9:43 PM ET

New York Giants wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's practice with a knee issue. Head coach John Harbaugh said Smith-Schuster's injury is not expected to be long-term and that he is dealing with some swelling. Smith-Schuster, entering his 10th NFL season, is coming off a season in which he had 33 receptions for 345 yards and one touchdown. He is competing with multiple receivers on the Giants roster, including Odell Beckham Jr., Braxton Berrios, and others. The veteran receiver hopes this knee issue is resolved soon, as any missed practice or preseason time could be detrimental to his chances of making the roster.--Nathan Harvey
Source: Jordan Ranaan - ESPN

Aug 4, 2026, 9:37 PM ET

The Portland Trail Blazers were rumored to be interested in signing free-agent DeMar DeRozan this offseason. According to Marc Stein, the Blazers are not exploring bringing in the veteran forward at this moment. The 36-year-old doesn't seem like he would be a great fit in Portland given their surplus of perimeter players. Even with Portland out of the sweepstakes, DeRozan is still reportedly drawing interest from the Heat, Nuggets, Wizards, and Cavaliers. Last season, DeRozan averaged 18.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists across 31.2 minutes per game in 77 contests with the Sacramento Kings. He's not the focal point of an offense anymore, but DeRozan could still help a contending team next season.--Andy Webb
Source: Marc Stein

Aug 4, 2026, 9:33 PM ET

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) returned to practice on Tuesday after a flare-up last week, according to head coach Mike LaFleur. Benson is coming off a 2025 season in which he missed most of the year following meniscus surgery in October. The 2024 third-round pick is on the roster bubble, competing for touches with third-overall pick Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier, and former starter James Conner. Benson is a trade candidate, as his current RB4 role is well below his talent level. Fantasy managers will need to monitor the former Florida State running back's status heading into 2026, as he could offer late-round appeal if traded to the right situation.--Nathan Harvey
Source: Bo Brack - PHNX Sports

Aug 4, 2026, 9:26 PM ET

Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant has stood out so far at the team's training camp as he hopes to win the WR3 job. The 2025 third-round pick began to take over as the team's WR2 toward the end of the season, playing over 60% of the snaps in three of the last four games. Now, with Jaylen Waddle in Denver and expected to be a lead receiver alongside Courtland Sutton, Bryant will have to fend off Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims Jr. to be fantasy relevant in 2026. However, head coach Sean Payton is expected to use different packages that include all three receivers. Bryant is ranked WR76 in RotoBaller's rankings and should be considered with late-round picks in fantasy this season.--Nathan Harvey
Source: Nick Kosmider - The Athletic

Aug 4, 2026, 9:24 PM ET

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday was rumored to be possibly leaving the organization this summer. According to Jake Fischer, the Blazers have no plans to buy out Holiday from his contract. There was speculation that Holiday would head to the Philadelphia 76ers, assuming he was able to secure a buyout from Portland. That won't happen, as the Blazers intend to keep Holiday around despite having a boatload of guards. This past season, Holiday averaged 16.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 6.1 assists across 29.4 minutes per game in 53 games. It could be more difficult for Holiday to secure consistent playing time this upcoming season. The Blazers acquired Ja Morant earlier this offseason, and Damian Lillard is fully healthy again. Portland also has Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, so Portland has too many mouths to feed. The aging veterans, such as Holiday and Lillard, are likely to see a reduction in playing time this upcoming season.--Andy Webb
Source: Jake Fischer

Aug 4, 2026, 9:14 PM ET

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston has had a strong training camp so far in 2026. The second-round pick from the University of Washington has been among the most talked-about players in camp through five practices, showcasing his contested-catch ability and knack for winning 50/50 balls. He has also developed solid chemistry with young quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who is battling for the starting quarterback job. While he's currently in a crowded receiver room with Jerry Jeudy, Isaiah Bond, and rookie first-round pick KC Concepcion, Boston offers something none of those receivers have, size. Boston is currently going off the board as the WR60 and could flirt with being the team's outside receiver if he can continue to perform in camp.--Nathan Harvey
Source: Nick Pedone - Sports Illustrated

Aug 4, 2026, 9:04 PM ET

Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders worked with the first-team offense for the third time in training camp and had his best day with that group. Sanders was on target, made high-level throws, and outplayed Deshaun Watson, who was reportedly inconsistent and struggled with accuracy on Tuesday. Watson entered as the favorite to win the Browns' starting job, but it appears the tides are turning in the second-year quarterback's favor. The Browns open the regular season against the Jacksonville Jaguars and will have a decision by then. Until then, Sanders will need to remain on point and defy the odds to keep the starting job.--Nathan Harvey
Source: Scott Petrak - Browns Zone

Aug 4, 2026, 8:49 PM ET

Florida wide receiver Dallas Wilson (foot) missed the team's first four and final four games of the 2025 season due to separate right and left foot injuries, but the rising sophomore is viewed as fully healthy entering 2026. However, head coach Jon Sumrall said the program will be cautious with him during fall practices to ensure he's full-go when the regular season begins. Wilson flashed big-time upside in the first game of his career against No. 9 Texas, catching six passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns. He caught just six passes over his final three games, but his talent was evident in a limited showing. The Gators have a talent-stacked wide receiver room, headlined by Wilson, Eric Singleton Jr., and Vernell Brown III, but their quarterback position is a major question mark as Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. compete for the starting job ahead of the Week 1 meeting with Florida Atlantic.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: Max Bernstein - the Alligator

Aug 4, 2026, 8:41 PM ET

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (ankle) played just one snap in the team's spring game before suffering an apparent ankle injury, but it was minor, and he's 100% healthy for fall camp. The preseason All-SEC selection has had a significant role in the Georgia offense since arriving on campus in 2024, rushing 306 times for 1,618 yards and 14 touchdowns in 27 career games. Frazier should be in for his best season yet, and he'll continue to operate as the lead back, with Chauncy Bowens filling in behind him. Georgia and Mike Bobo are known for their run-first approach, and that won't change with a healthy Frazier.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: Jordan D. Hill - 247 Sports

Aug 4, 2026, 8:37 PM ET

Oregon running back Jordon Davison (collarbone) said he is 100-percent healthy entering the 2026 season after suffering a broken collarbone in the team's win over Texas Tech in the College Football Playoff. Despite the injury early in the game, Davison rushed 15 times and scored two touchdowns. He did not play in the loss to Indiana. The sophomore running back has the potential to be a breakout star this season after tallying a respectable stat line of 113 carries for 667 yards and 15 touchdowns as a true freshman. Although Dierre Hill Jr. is expected to have a significant role, Davison should remain the team's primary back in short-yardage situations, meaning more touchdowns in bunches.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller
Source: Bri Amaranthus - SI.com

Aug 4, 2026, 7:58 PM ET

After a T10 finish in Minnesota two weeks ago, Michael Kim followed it up with a T8 this past Sunday in Detroit. The ball striking wasn't nearly as crisp, but the hot putter that added his name to the list of players to shoot a 59 returned to average 1.58 strokes gained putting at the Rocket Classic. He's making the start in the tour's regular season finale this week at the Wyndham Championship, where a lone T5 finish in 2023 is the one bright spot for what has been an otherwise poor venue for the 33-year-old. The inconsistent ball striking that lingers in his game has been his undoing around Sedgefield, but a strong putter can overcome many woes. It certainly did last week, and the thought of relying on that in a DFS format may be too much risk for most. --Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

Aug 4, 2026, 7:46 PM ET

In the limited run of events Ben James has played in down the back stretch of the season, he has shown enough talent to suggest he can succeed on the PGA Tour. He's coming off a T38 at the Rocket Classic, where he had climbed into the top 15 through 54 holes before a disappointing 73 on Sunday plummeted him down the leaderboard. From the small sample size we've seen from the 23-year-old, the couple of standout points of his game seem to be his accuracy and putting prowess, which will aid him well this week at Sedgefield for the Wyndham Championship. Over his last five starts, James has averaged 0.482 strokes gained on the greens and has found over 70% of his greens and fairways since his pro debut. He's got a ton of learning left to do, but he already checks enough boxes to be a worthy start this week.--Todd McGill
Source: Data Golf

Aug 4, 2026, 6:37 PM ET

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (knee) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees in the Bronx due to right-knee inflammation, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. With Walker sitting out, Nelson Velazquez will start in right field for the Red Birds and will bat cleanup against Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers. Until we know more about Walker's condition, the 24-year-old right-handed power hitter will be deemed day-to-day. Fantasy managers will be crossing their fingers that it's not a serious injury that will send the former first-rounder to the injured list, as he's been one of the most valuable outfielders in the game in what has been a breakout campaign for him in 2026. Walker entered Tuesday's action with a .285/.343/.491 slash line, .834 OPS, 22 home runs, 81 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and 68 runs scored in 111 games across 475 plate appearances. While Walker has still been valuable all year, he has just seven home runs in June and July compared to 15 long balls in the first two months of the year. Check back on Walker's status on Wednesday.--Keith Hernandez
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold

Aug 4, 2026, 6:28 PM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers (abdomen) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates due to abdominal soreness, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Andrew Vaughn will now start at first base and will bat sixth for the Brew Crew against Pirates right-hander Jared Jones at American Family Field. Hopefully, it's just a day-to-day situation for Bauers, who is currently riding a nine-game hitting streak. He's gone 13-for-31 (.419) with two home runs, a double, a triple, five RBI, 11 runs scored, and two stolen bases during his hitting streak to boost his season slash line up to .270/.375/.503 in what has been a breakout 2026 campaign for Bauers. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to see if the left-handed slugger is back in action. Bauers already has a career-high 20 home runs while adding 64 RBI, 68 runs scored, and eight stolen bases in 102 games in 2026 in his third year in Milwaukee. He's up to 79% rostered in Yahoo leagues amidst his strong campaign.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy

Aug 4, 2026, 6:18 PM ET

The Athletic's Dan Duggan reports that the New York Giants' offense has been scuffling early in training camp this summer, and the "expected growing pains have been evident" for second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart in head coach John Harbaugh's new offense. Former Giants head coach Brian Daboll imported many of the passing concepts from Ole Miss' playbook last year to help Dart enjoy success as a rookie, but Harbaugh and new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy have "challenged Dart to run a more traditional offense." The former first-rounder has had to play more under center to facilitate what is expected to be a more run-heavy offensive approach. Dart was in the shotgun on 79.9% of his snaps as a rookie, so the transition has been a major adjustment. It helps explain why New York's offense has looked "disjointed" early on, and part of the problem has been the team's dominant pass rush. Despite the offense's struggles, Harbaugh has praised Dart, saying "he's done an outstanding job" while having a lot on his plate. Dart is tempting as a QB1 in fantasy because of his elite rushing ability, but this should help temper some expectations for him going into Year 2 in his first full season as the Giants' starter. He's best drafted as a low-end QB1/high-end QB2 in what probably won't be a linear development for him in the new offense.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Dan Duggan

Aug 4, 2026, 6:08 PM ET

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain reports that Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (undisclosed) returned to team drills in training camp practice on Tuesday. Monangai recently missed some practices due to an undisclosed soft-tissue injury, but the Bears never seemed very concerned, and the second-year RB is now making his way back into team drills this week. Fantasy managers should have no concerns at this point regarding Monangai potentially missing the start of the 2026 regular season. The 24-year-old former seventh-round pick last year from Rutgers had a nice showing in his first NFL season in 2025 while sharing the backfield with RB1 D'Andre Swift, carrying the ball 169 times for 783 yards and five touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (one start). He wasn't very efficient as a pass-catcher, though, catching 18 of 30 targets for 164 yards as a receiver. Monangai is set to reprise his role as a backfield complement to Swift in 2026, limiting his weekly fantasy football upside as more of an RB3/flex play. He's a must-have as a handcuff if you draft Swift early on.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain

Aug 4, 2026, 5:48 PM ET

Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said on Tuesday that left-hander Garrett Crochet (shoulder, lat) has resumed throwing, according to Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald. Crochet started throwing on flat ground at 50 to 60 feet, but it's still a notable step towards a potential return in the second half of the season. The 27-year-old southpaw has made only six starts in 2026 in his second year with the team, and he's been sidelined since late April with shoulder and lat injuries. The Red Sox are right in the mix for a playoff spot this year, so the team isn't going to shut Crochet down, especially since he's making progress. It's good news for his fantasy managers, but Crochet still has a ways to go and won't be ready to rejoin the big-league starting rotation until sometime in September, most likely. The two-time All-Star struggled in his six starts before landing on the IL, too, posting a 6.30 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 37 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched. Crochet is being stashed in 85% of Yahoo leagues, but he's not going to have much time to contribute if/when he returns in the final month of the regular season.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Boston Herald - Mac Cerullo

Aug 4, 2026, 5:40 PM ET

Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports that New York Giants veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had a "major" uptick in first-team reps at training camp practice on Tuesday and had a near touchdown ruled out of bounds. OBJ came into Giants camp this summer competing for a depth role with the likes of JuJu Smith-Schuster, Isaiah Hodgins, Braxton Berrios, and Jalin Hyatt, and by all accounts, he's putting his best foot forward to win a roster spot at the end of camp and the preseason. It has helped the 33-year-old veteran's cause that Malik Nabers (knee) and Darius Slayton (abdomen) are being held out of practices. Beckham still has a ways to go to make the Giants' final roster, and even if he does, it still seems like an uphill battle for the former first-rounder to carve out a big enough role in New York's offense to warrant attention in fantasy football leagues. He's managed just 44 receptions on 82 targets for 620 yards and three touchdowns in 23 games (six starts) over the last two years with the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins.--Keith Hernandez
Source: New York Post - Ryan Dunleavy

Aug 4, 2026, 5:22 PM ET

The Colorado Rockies announced on Tuesday that they agreed to a two-year contract extension with outfielder Mickey Moniak that covers the 2027-28 seasons. The deal covers his final year of salary arbitration next season and the first year of free agency in 2028. MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports that the deal is worth $16.25 million. There are still some holes in the 28-year-old former first overall pick's game, but he has been at his best since joining Colorado last year, hitting .272/.310/.536 with an .847 OPS, 42 home runs, 117 RBI, 101 runs, and 10 stolen bases with the Rockies since the start of last season in 210 games played. Moniak has hit .277/.318/.565 with a career-best .883 OPS, 18 home runs, 49 RBI, 39 runs scored, and a steal in 75 games and 283 plate appearances in Denver this year, and he needs six more homers to set a new career high. Plate discipline remains an issue for Moniak despite all the power gains, and he's hitting just .216 (11-for-51) with two of his 18 homers against lefties. Still, Moniak has become a much more attractive strong-side platoon outfield bat with pop, especially when playing at hitter-friendly Coors Field.--Keith Hernandez
Source: Rockies Club Information

Aug 4, 2026, 5:06 PM ET

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (knee) is starting at shortstop and will bat second for the A's on Tuesday against the hosting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Brady Singer, according to MLB.com. The A's held Wilson out of Sunday's series finale against the Detroit Tigers due to patellar tendinitis in his knee, but after Monday's off day, he's back in the starting nine. The 24-year-old will return to a .274/.307/.396 slash line with a .703 OPS, seven home runs, 34 RBI, 33 runs scored, and four stolen bases in his 71 games across 304 plate appearances in 2026 in his second full year in the majors. The former first-rounder from Grand Canyon University has elite bat-to-ball skills, but he lacks any real power or speed upside, which makes him less interesting in fantasy baseball. Wilson is rostered in only 55% of Yahoo leagues. He's battled injuries this year as well and played in just 20 combined games in May and June. In 20 games in July, Wilson bounced back by hitting .272 (22-for-81) with three homers, two doubles, a triple, seven RBI, nine runs scored, and two stolen bases in 85 plate appearances. Wilson is hitless in just two career at-bats against Singer.--Keith Hernandez
Source: MLB.com

Aug 4, 2026, 5:05 PM ET

Former Indiana star defensive lineman Stephen Daley is returning to the Hoosiers for the upcoming season, per ESPN's Pete Thamel. Daley recorded 5.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in his senior season before tearing his ACL while celebrating with fans after the Big Ten Championship victory over Ohio State. Daley was out of eligibility but after the recent court ruling, gained his fifth year of eligibility and is now opting to return to Bloomington for a second season. He started his career at Kent State before joining Curt Cignetti at Indiana as a senior. Daley adds a big boost to Indiana's defensive line depth, making the line one of the best rotations in the nation.--Brant Henson - RotoBaller
Source: ESPN

Aug 4, 2026, 4:56 PM ET

Green Bay Packers All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (knee) said it's "very realistic" to play in Week 6 against his former team, the Dallas Cowboys, according to Ryan Wood of USA Today Sports. "Is it possible? Yes, so I wouldn't say it's not possible. At the same time, in the next 10, 12 weeks from now, we've got to make it possible by putting the work in," Parsons said. The 27-year-old is unlikely to come off the Physically Unable to Perform list for the start of the 2026 regular season after tearing his ACL against the Denver Broncos in late December of last year, which means he will be forced to miss at least the first four weeks of his second season with the Packers. The former 12th overall pick by the Cowboys in 2021 from Penn State continued to be a difference-maker on defense in 2025 in his first year with the Packers, recording 41 tackles (19 solo), 12.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 27 QB hits, and two forced fumbles in 14 games played. Missing at least the first four games will surely hurt Parsons' fantasy appeal in IDP formats in 2026, but he'll still be worth stashing in those leagues as an elite sack artist.--Keith Hernandez
Source: USA Today Sports - Ryan Wood

Aug 4, 2026, 4:48 PM ET

The Chicago Bears and right tackle Darnell Wright agreed to a four-year, $116 million contract extension with $93 million guaranteed on Tuesday, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The deal is the biggest ever for a right tackle and the most guaranteed money for an offensive lineman in NFL history. The 24-year-old has helped the Bears stabilize their offensive line in recent years, and he's started all 49 of the games that he's appeared in over his first three years in the league. The Bears definitely hit on Wright when they selected him with the 10th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft out of the University of Tennessee. The $29 million average annual value of Wright's new deal is the second-most for an offensive tackle, trailing only the $30.1 million that Washington Commanders tackle Laremy Tunsil received in the extension he signed in March. With Wright's help last year, the Bears' offense ranked third in rushing to help them win the NFC North title.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler

Aug 4, 2026, 4:41 PM ET

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (hand) is out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left hand, according to Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Gabriel Arias is making the start at the hot corner and will bat seventh for Cleveland against Mets left-hander Sean Manaea. It's concerning that it's the same hand that Ramirez had surgery on to fix a fractured hamate bone, as this is an injury that could very well send the All-Star third baseman back to the injured list. The 33-year-old seven-time All-Star has only played in 82 games (360 plate appearances) and is hitting an un-J-Ram-like .233/.331/.388 with a .720 OPS, 10 home runs, 35 RBI, 27 stolen bases, and 48 runs scored after reaching the 30-homer mark in three of the last five seasons for the Guards. Ramirez has had a tough time bouncing back from his original hand injury, as he's posted a .478 OPS since the All-Star break. This setback should have his fantasy managers worried that he won't bounce back to his pre-injury form again until maybe next year.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Paul Hoynes

Aug 4, 2026, 4:33 PM ET

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder James Wood (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a mild oblique strain, according to Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. Manager Blake Butera said the team hopes that Wood will have a close-to-minimum stay on the IL. The club is recalling outfielder Andrew Pinckney from the minors to replace Wood on the active MLB roster. It's not what Wood's fantasy managers want to hear, but the good news is that he'll have a shot to return when he's first eligible on Aug. 14. The 23-year-old left-handed slugger has been an All-Star in two of his three MLB seasons, and he currently leads the league in walks (90) and runs scored (100) while slashing .265/.393/.535 with a .928 OPS, 30 home runs, 73 RBI, and 17 stolen bases across 114 games and 535 plate appearances. Wood needs to be stashed in an IL spot in all fantasy leagues as one of the best five-category producers in the game in just his third season in the majors. He needs just two more home runs to set a new career high in that category after hitting 31 dingers in 2025.--Keith Hernandez
Source: The Athletic - Spencer Nusbaum

Aug 4, 2026, 4:25 PM ET

San Francisco 49ers former first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) will have season-ending knee surgery on his PCL, and because surgery for his type of knee injury is extremely rare, it's hard to say whether he'll ever be able to return to his pre-injury form, according to Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle. Most isolated PCL injuries heal on their own, but Pearsall's did not. Dr. Prem Ramkumar said that surgery for an isolated PCL injury is so rare among pro athletes that there isn't enough data to predict whether Pearsall will return to his pre-injury form next season. Reconstructing a damaged PCL often doesn't provide substantially more stability than allowing the ligament to scar and heal without surgery. The 25-year-old former 31st overall pick in 2024 from the University of Florida is a full-blown injury risk after just two seasons in the league, in which he played in just 20 games (13 starts). Pearsall was set to be a big part of San Fran's passing game alongside veteran Mike Evans this year, but that's out the window now. He's obviously off the board in redraft leagues in 2026, and fantasy managers in dynasty/keeper leagues don't have a lot of incentive to buy low on Pearsall at this point.--Keith Hernandez
Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Eric Branch

Aug 4, 2026, 4:15 PM ET

New York Jets second-year tight end Mason Taylor is set to have more opportunities in the passing attack with rookie first-round tight end Kenyon Sadiq (hernia) likely to miss at least a chunk of the preseason, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN. Jeremy Ruckert took advantage of Sadiq's absence in training camp practice on Tuesday with a team-high four catches. "I see him breaking out this year," head coach Aaron Glenn said of Taylor, a 2025 second-round pick who made a team-high 44 receptions for 369 yards last season. The Jets plan to use more two-tight-end packages involving Taylor and Sadiq in new offensive coordinator Frank Reich's scheme, but those plans will be on hold after Sadiq had a setback following offseason hernia surgery. Taylor is still a hard sell in redraft leagues with Sadiq now in the fold in an offense run by veteran QB Geno Smith, but now might be the time to buy low on Taylor in dynasty/keeper leagues. Sadiq, although he possesses elite physical traits, wouldn't be the first rookie TE in the NFL to get started slow, and his injury doesn't help his cause.--Keith Hernandez
Source: ESPN New York - Rich Cimini