July 21, 2025
Denver Broncos wide receiver
A.T. Perry (undisclosed) will begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list, per Sports Illustrated's Zack Kelberman. While the nature of Perry's injury is unknown, head coach Sean Payton predicted the wideout might miss time to begin camp back in mid-June. Payton further noted that he may only be absent a week or so before rejoining the team, "depending on how the summer goes." The Wake Forest product flashed with a few splash plays in his rookie season with the Saints, but was waived following the year and garnered no stats in 2024. Despite his status as a developmental asset for Denver, his frame aligns with Payton's ideal pass-catcher profile. Perry will have quite a bit of work to do in a receiving room brimming with talent, but he is an interesting low-cost add in dynasty formats.
--Alex CiullaSource: Zack Kelberman
July 21, 2025
According to the team, the New England Patriots have signed defensive lineman David Olajiga to a one-year, $840,000 contract through the NFL's International Pathway Program. The Central Missouri alum was part of the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad in 2024 through the same program, although the team never activated him. During his time as a Mule, he racked up 98 tackles (47 solo), 20 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and four blocked kicks. Olajiga is a long shot to make the roster. Still, it's worth noting that outside of fellow defensive linemen Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, the room is mostly open for the taking. The 27-year-old will at least be given an opportunity to seize a backup role in camp, and is moderately intriguing considering his propensity to block kicks.
--Alex CiullaSource: New England Patriots
July 21, 2025
The Athletic's Joe Person reports that the Carolina Panthers have placed tight end
Tommy Tremble (back) on the PUP list. Tremble underwent back surgery in May, from which he's still recovering, but the team can remove him from the list at any time. It was always presumed that the 25-year-old would begin his ramp-up at the end of July, and that remains the case. Carolina's offense could be a surprise source of fantasy output in 2025 if third-year signal-caller
Bryce Young can sustain the gains he exhibited to close out last season. If that's the case, Tremble could continue to build off his improvements, too. He's currently an afterthought in drafts.
--Alex CiullaSource: Joe Person
July 21, 2025
Detroit Lions second-year defensive back Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (chest), who exited Sunday's team practice early, will miss just a few days, according to head coach Dan Campbell. The 23-year-old was diagnosed with a contusion. Rakestraw Jr. played fewer snaps on defense than on special teams in his first campaign, collecting six total tackles in eight appearances. Barring any changes, he's slated to play second-fiddle behind teammate Amik Robertson at the nickel for Detroit this season, so it's encouraging to hear that the damage was minor. The former second-round pick doesn't currently project to make a massive impact in fantasy, but there's enough time left in the summer for him to continue climbing the depth chart.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
July 21, 2025
A video of Los Angeles Chargers running back drills posted by Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times shows that
Najee Harris (eye) is still missing from the team's on-field activities. Harris suffered an eye injury on July 4 after a fireworks-related mishap and currently sits on the Non-Football Injury List. He's reportedly been participating in team meetings, but it's currently unclear how long he'll be held out of practice. Harris signed a one-year deal with the Chargers in the offseason after spending four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He rushed for 1,043 yards and six touchdowns in 2024 and has yet to miss a game in his NFL career. It appears that ironman streak could be in jeopardy in 2025, although there's plenty of time remaining in the offseason for him to fully recover. Chargers first-round rookie
Omarion Hampton's stock should rise with each day that Harris is unable to play.
--Will BradySource: Los Angeles Times - Thuc Nhi Nguyen
July 21, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts "probably want" 2024 fourth-round pick Tanor Bortolini to win the starting center job over veteran Danny Pinter, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Bortolini and Pinter enter camp in a position battle due to the departure of longtime starter Ryan Kelly, who signed with the Minnesota Vikings in free agency. Bortolini made five starts for Indianapolis last season, earning an overall grade of 65.1 from Pro Football Focus. The Colts' re-made interior of their offensive line is a storyline for the team entering training camp, as Indianapolis will also be replacing 2024 starting right guard Will Fries. With a pair of mobile quarterbacks in
Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson alongside All-Pro running back
Jonathan Taylor, Indy will surely be looking to do damage on the ground in 2025. To do that, they'll need the new faces on the offensive line to step up and produce.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - James Boyd
July 21, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Rashawn Slater is not practicing on Monday for the Chargers but is doing work on the side, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Popper writes that 2024 right tackle Joe Alt took Slater's place on the left side with the first-team offense, while Trey Pipkins filled in for Alt at right tackle. The 26-year-old Slater is entering the final year of his rookie contract with the Chargers and is in active contract extension negotiations with the team. The expectation had been that Slater would practice while the talks were ongoing, but it appears as though he may now be staging a "hold-in." It's noteworthy that Los Angeles is utilizing Alt on the left side in practice, as this could signal that the team does not expect a quick resolution with Slater. Any absence from the two-time Pro-Bowler would impact the outlook for all of the Chargers' skill-position players.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper
July 21, 2025
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons is "in full gear and practicing" at the team's training camp, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Parsons is entering the fifth and final season of his rookie contract in 2025, and Dallas presumably wants to sign the three-time All-Pro to an extension at some point. However, Machota also reports that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has "still not had a conversation" with Parsons' agent David Mulugheta. Despite being limited to just 13 games last season, Parsons finished the year with 12 sacks, 23 QB hits, and two forced fumbles. Pro Football Focus ranked his performance sixth-best out of 211 edge defenders. He's arguably the best pass-rusher in the NFL, and a premier option for fantasy in IDP formats.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
July 21, 2025
Free-agent wide receiver
DJ Chark recently visited with the Chicago Bears, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. NFL.com's Christian Gonzales also mentions the Los Angeles Chargers as a possibility for Chark after the recent retirement of veteran wideout
Mike Williams. The 28-year-old Chark played in seven games for the Chargers in 2024, logging just four catches for 31 yards and one touchdown. A hip injury forced him to miss 10 games. Chark has been a reliable downfield and big-play threat at certain points in his career, and he'd likely be called upon to play a part-time role in Chicago. There's familiarity between Chark and Bears head coach/play-caller Ben Johnson, who coached Chark back in 2022 when both were members of the Detroit Lions. Even if he does sign with Chicago, Chark is not a fantasy-relevant receiver at this point in his career.
--Will BradySource: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport, Christian Gonzales
July 21, 2025
The Detroit Lions' offense has been looking to "push the ball vertically" in practice, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. It's still very early in training camp, but this could be a noteworthy change from former play-caller Ben Johnson to current offensive coordinator John Morton. The Lions had one of the most efficient passing attacks in the league in 2024, with
Jared Goff finishing second among qualified quarterbacks in yards per attempt (8.59). However, Goff did most of his work with short-area targets. His 6.33-yard average depth of target was 35th out of 39 quarterbacks with at least 250 plays. An increase in downfield targets would figure to help Lions wide receiver
Jameson Williams, who led the team with an 11.40-yard ADOT. Conversely, wide receiver
Amon-Ra St. Brown (7.67-yard ADOT) and tight end
Sam LaPorta (6.99-yard ADOT) could be negatively impacted.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Colton Pouncy
July 21, 2025
The Athletic's Colton Pouncy writes that Detroit Lions wide receiver
Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) took part in training camp practice on Sunday. St. Brown had offseason surgery to clean up his knee, but the fact that he's already taking part in on-field work at training camp this summer is a sign that it shouldn't be an issue when the regular season kicks off in early September. It wouldn't be a surprise if the 25-year-old is limited in some workouts early in camp, but all signs point to him being fine for fantasy managers to begin the 2025 campaign. In 2024, St. Brown had 115 receptions for 1,263 yards and 12 touchdowns in 17 regular-season games on 141 targets, and he should continue to be quarterback
Jared Goff's primary passing-game target in new offensive coordinator John Morton's scheme. RotoBaller has St. Brown ranked as the No. 7 wideout.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Colton Pouncy
July 21, 2025
No court date has been set for the next step in the legal process in Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back
Quinshon Judkins' domestic-violence case, according to the Broward County Clerk of Courts office, per the Akron Beacon Journal's Chris Easterling. Judkins was arrested on July 12 and released the next day on a $2,500 bond. The 21-year-old from Ohio State remains unsigned, and the Browns are in no rush to get him under contract and have him report to training camp until his legal situation is sorted out. He was expected to be a big part of Cleveland's backfield in his first year in the NFL in 2025, but given his legal situation, nothing is guaranteed now, and he will likely also be facing a suspension from the league, regardless of whether he's convicted. Judkins has now become a volatile RB3/flex target, with
Jerome Ford and
Dylan Sampson becoming more intriguing.
--Keith HernandezSource: Akron Beacon Journal - Chris Easterling
July 21, 2025
It's unclear if Washington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin will attend the start of training camp this week, but he said he's interested in "trying to bring a deal together, not breaking the team apart," according to a source close to McLaurin. The 29-year-old skipped offseason workouts as he seeks a long-term contract extension, and he also hasn't decided if he'll ask for a trade. The All-Pro wideout and team captain is exploring every option, including a holdout, hold-in and a trade request. McLaurin has made it clear he's frustrated with the situation, but the Commanders haven't talked to him about his contract in weeks. He turns 30 in September and is entering the final year of a four-year, $68.4 million deal. After posting his fifth-straight 1,000-yard season in 2024, McLaurin has become a strong WR2 target in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Henry McKenna
July 21, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said that running back
Chase Brown is a focal point of the offense. Brown broke out in his second year in the NFL in 2024 with 990 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 229 carries in 16 games (10 starts) after he had only 179 rushing yards and no touchdowns in his rookie campaign. The 25-year-old also added 54 receptions on 65 targets for 360 yards and four more touchdowns in the passing game.
Zack Moss remains in Cincy's backfield and will continue to be involved if he's healthy, but it's clear that Brown will be the top back in 2025 in one of the best offenses in football. Brown proved he can handle plenty of volume as both a runner and a pass-catcher, making him even more valuable in PPR fantasy leagues. Going into the 2025 season, RotoBaller has Brown ranked as the RB10.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Charlie Goldsmith
July 21, 2025
Detroit Lions wide receiver
Jameson Williams has been showcasing improved hands and route-running at the early portion of training camp this summer, per DetroitSportsPodcast. Williams' fantasy stock is on the rise heading into his fourth NFL season, even if offensive coordinator Ben Johnson has been replaced by John Morton. The former Ohio State star broke out in 2024 to the tune of 58 catches for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns on 91 targets in 15 regular-season games (11 starts), adding 11 carries for 61 yards and another score. It was nice to see after the 24-year-old battled injuries and a suspension his first two years in the NFL. Fantasy managers now must decide if 2024 was Williams' ceiling or just the beginning. Consistent targets will probably be hard to come by given all the high-end offensive weapons in Detroit's offense, so Williams could be a boom/bust WR2/3 in fantasy in 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: DetroitSportsPodcast
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