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Mariners to Promote Top Prospect Lazaro Montes
Seattle Mariners top prospect Lazaro Montes is being called up to the majors, according to Francys Romero of Beisbol FR. The talented outfielder signed with the Mariners as an international free agent out of Cuba in 2022 and has quickly developed within the organization's farm system. Up until this point, Montes had split his 2026 season between Double-A and Triple-A. Through 43 games at the Triple-A level, he was slashing .267/.359/.564 with 13 home runs, an 11.6% walk rate, a 31.3% strikeout rate, and 125 wRC+. Strikeouts are evidently a concern with the 21-year-old, but he makes up for it with incredible power, slugging 38 total homers in the minors this year. There's a strong chance that he could be in the lineup for his MLB debut tomorrow against the Boston Red Sox. Regardless of whether he plays on Monday, he should earn consistent playing time in the thick of the playoff race, as the Mariners are five games back in the AL West.
Source: Francys Romero
Source: Francys Romero
Jadarian Price Set for Lead Role to Begin Season
Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price sits atop the depth chart heading into the regular season. The Seahawks placed Zach Charbonnet (knee) on the PUP list on Sunday, which means he'll miss at least the first four games. That leaves Price as the strongest candidate to operate as the No. 1 back, ahead of teammates George Holani and Emanuel Wilson. While we do expect to see Holani and Wilson get involved in Charbonnet's absence, Price is the member of this backfield who is best equipped to handle the lead-back role. He had at least 113 carries and at least 674 rushing yards in each of his final two seasons at school, scored 13 total touchdowns last year, and is capable of contributing both on the ground and in the passing attack. Price has jumped all the way up to RB22 in RotoBaller's latest redraft fantasy football rankings for 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Terrance Ferguson Remains Absent From Practice
Los Angeles Rams tight end Terrance Ferguson (soreness) remained absent from practice for a second consecutive day on Sunday, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com. Last week, head coach Sean McVay said that Ferguson is dealing with soreness, so that's likely the reason why he isn't practicing today. There's still more than 10 days until the Rams' season opener against the 49ers, but we're starting to get to the point where fantasy managers should pay close attention to injury news and practice statuses. Ferguson has a real chance to separate himself from the rest of the Rams' tight end room this year, but first, he'll need to be healthy. Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, and Max Klare would likely handle more snaps and increased volume if Ferguson misses any time.
Source: Sarah Barshop
Source: Sarah Barshop
Tank Dell Officially Starting the Season on Injured Reserve
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) has been placed on injured reserve to open the regular season, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. Dell is working his way back from a complicated knee injury, including a torn ACL, torn MCL, torn LCL, and a dislocated kneecap. He suffered the injury 18+ months ago, but due to the severity of the injury and the lengthy recovery process, he's still not ready to play. The first bit of good news is that he'll be eligible to return after Week 4, so we should expect to see him back on the field at some point this season. The other good news is that he has been involved in some team drills, so he's getting closer to reintegrating into practice. The Texans would love to get Dell back as soon as possible; they recently lost Jayden Higgins (knee) to season-ending IR, leaving Jaylin Noel and Kayshon Boutte in competition to start opposite Nico Collins.
Source: Aaron Wilson
Source: Aaron Wilson
Xavier Restrepo Makes the Titans' 53-Man Roster
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Xavier Restrepo has made the team's initial 53-man roster, according to Arye Pulli of USA TODAY. Restrepo signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent last year, and although he spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad, he did suit up for two regular-season games. During those contests, he caught three of seven targets for 41 yards. Restrepo is an established target for second-year quarterback Cam Ward, as the two were college teammates at Miami. In their final year at school, they connected for 69 completions, 1,127 yards, and 11 touchdowns. It's unlikely that they'll replicate that level of production here in the NFL, but at the very least, Restrepo making the 53-man roster gives Ward a target to whom he's very comfortable throwing the football. With that being said, the 24-year-old receiver is pretty low on the depth chart, so he can be left on waivers in all fantasy leagues.
Source: Arye Pulli
Source: Arye Pulli
Jalin Hyatt Waived by the New York Giants
The New York Giants have waived wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Hyatt had a very high ceiling coming out of college at Tennessee. During his final season at school, he won the Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the most outstanding receiver in college football. He went on to be drafted by the Giants in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, but he never lived up to the hype. His best season came in 2023 as a rookie, when he caught 23 passes for 373 yards. He tallied just 13 catches over two years since then, and he's still searching for his first NFL touchdown. His quest for the end zone will have to continue somewhere else, as the Giants are cutting ties with him. Hyatt is the odd man out from a receiver room that features Malik Nabers, Malachi Fields, Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, and Odell Beckham Jr.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Brevin Jordan Released by the Texans
The Houston Texans have released tight end Brevin Jordan (knee), according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. Jordan hasn't played in a regular-season game since Week 2 of the 2024 season due to a complicated knee injury, including an ACL tear and a torn patellar tendon. He also suffered a new knee injury earlier this month that kept him out of training camp practices and preseason games. Jordan will go down as a big "what-if" story, as he possessed plenty of upside coming out of college. During his final season at Miami in 2020, he caught 38 passes for 576 yards and seven touchdowns despite playing in just eight games. He peaked as a rookie in 2021 with 178 yards and three touchdowns, but he has never finished higher than TE44 in a single fantasy football season. Now 26, Jordan will look to land somewhere else for his sixth year in the NFL.
Source: Aaron Wilson
Source: Aaron Wilson
Zach Charbonnet Lands on PUP List to Open the Season
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (knee) has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. He'll miss at least four games. This move was widely expected, as Charbonnet is working his way back from an ACL tear that he suffered during last year's playoffs. He could end up missing more than the minimum four games as he continues to recover and rehab. In the interim, Jadarian Price will likely occupy the lead-back role while George Holani and Emanuel Wilson also earn snaps out of the backfield. Charbonnet had 874 scrimmage yards and 12 touchdowns last season, so when he does return to the 53-man roster, he'll likely have low-end RB2 appeal in fantasy football.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Ashton Jeanty Avoids Stint on Injured Reserve
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (ankle) was not placed on injured reserve prior to the 53-man roster deadline on Sunday, according to Sam Warren of The Athletic. Given that an IR stint carries a minimum four-game absence, the Raiders' decision to keep Jeanty on their 53-man roster suggests that he'll be able to play in some or all of the team's first four games this season. Whether he'll be able to play in Week 1 remains unclear, although the team has been quite optimistic about his availability. Nevertheless, fantasy managers will want to monitor his participation levels in practice leading up to Week 1. Managers should also monitor the Raiders' roster moves. They only have three running backs on their roster right now, so if they sign or claim another one, it could be a sign that Jeanty might not be ready to go. If he does suit up for the season opener, he'll rank as a strong RB1 option against a Miami Dolphins team that has plenty of question marks on both sides of the ball.
Source: Sam Warren
Source: Sam Warren
James Conner to Begin the Season on Injured Reserve
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (foot) has been placed on injured reserve, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. Conner has been designated to return later in the season, which means he can rejoin the 53-man roster as early as Week 5. Conner was the overall RB11 with nine touchdowns in 2024, and he had 133 scrimmage yards through three games last year before suffering a season-ending ankle injury. Presumably, when Conner returns from IR, he'll find himself in a significantly smaller role than last year now that the team has added Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier to the backfield. Conner's NFL experience is useful, but it's probably not enough to get him onto the fantasy radar once he returns. He can be avoided in all redraft leagues, and he should be dropped to waivers in shallower dynasty formats.
Source: John Gambadoro
Source: John Gambadoro
Commanders Release Wide Receiver Van Jefferson
The Washington Commanders have released veteran wide receiver Van Jefferson, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. He had been in camp as a depth option for the Commanders, who watched Deebo Samuel Sr. depart in free agency. His departure confirms that Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, Treylon Burks, and Dyami Brown have made the team as depth behind Terry McLaurin, Stefon Diggs, and Antonio Williams. This preseason, Jefferson caught four passes for 48 yards. The 30-year-old will now look to join his sixth team in five years. He has finished as WR88 or worse in five of his six pro seasons, so even if he does end up on a different 53-man roster, it's unlikely that he would have any sort of fantasy relevance. He can be left on waivers in all leagues.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Isaac Guerendo Placed on PUP List, Out for Four Games
San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (pectoral) has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. He will now miss at least four games, keeping him sidelined through the entire month of September. At the earliest, he can return in Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks on October 11. Guerendo did not play an offensive snap last year, but he was heavily involved as the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey in 2024. That year, he tallied 420 rushing yards, 152 receiving yards, and four touchdowns. There's a chance that Guerendo could return to that level of production (and his role as the No. 2 ball-carrier) once he's healthy again, but in the meantime, Kaelon Black and Jordan James will round out the depth chart behind McCaffrey.
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Puka Nacua Back at Practice on Sunday
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (groin) returned to practice on Sunday, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com. Nacua avoided being placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List when Roger Goodell handed down a flurry of punishments to other players on Sunday, and now, the superstar receiver is also healthy enough to practice. The 25-year-old finished last season as the overall WR1 in PPR leagues, and he currently checks in as the WR2 in RotoBaller's latest redraft rankings for the 2026 season. As it stands, Nacua is on track to play in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers, but a lot could change between now and the Rams' regular season opener on September 10. In the event that he does miss any time, Davante Adams would step up as Matthew Stafford's favorite target while jumping to the WR1 tier.
Source: Sarah Barshop
Source: Sarah Barshop
Will Smith Expected to Return on Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (neck) is expected to rejoin the team on Tuesday, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Smith has been out since early June due to a neck injury. He began a rehab assignment on August 25 and appears to be on the verge of returning to the big league roster. His return is a welcoming sight for the Dodgers, who have struggled to find consistent production from the catcher spot lately. This season, Smith is slashing .249/.338/.382 with six home runs and 23 RBI across 52 games. It hasn't been a great year for Smith offensively, but he could be worth scooping up off the waiver wire for fantasy managers seeking help at the catcher spot.
Source: Sonja Chen
Source: Sonja Chen
Odell Beckham Jr. Makes the Giants' 53-Man Roster
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has made the 53-man roster, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. After the Giants' preseason finale, head coach John Harbaugh said that Beckham proved he earned a spot on an NFL roster. At the time, he didn't say if the veteran receiver would make the Giants' roster, but that's now official. As Ranaan notes, Beckham faced an uphill battle to make the team this summer, but he earned the spot by proving he can get open and by staying healthy. The 33-year-old was out of the league last year and hasn't been targeted in a game since 2024 with the Miami Dolphins. Not only is this Beckham's second stint with the Giants, but it's also his second time playing for John Harbaugh, who was his head coach in Baltimore in 2023.
Source: Jordan Raanan
Source: Jordan Raanan
