August 10, 2025
Chicago Bears backup quarterback
Tyson Bagent completed 13 of 19 passes for 103 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in his start against the Miami Dolphins. Bagent played the entire first half and had an up-and-down outing. After going three-and-out on the first two drives of the game, Bagent and the Bears marched down the field on a 16-play 79-yard drive that finished with a four-yard touchdown pass to
Maurice Alexander on a fourth and goal. Bagent proceeded to throw an interception on the next drive to end a two-minute drill near the end of the half. Bagent is currently in a quarterback battle with veteran
Case Keenum for the backup role behind starter
Caleb Williams. Keenum played well in the second half and brings a veteran presence to a young quarterback room. Bagent will need to perform better against the Buffalo Bills next Sunday as he looks to cement his backup role for the Bears in 2025.
--Nathan HarveySource: ESPN
August 10, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Tahj Washington led his team in receiving in their preseason matchup with the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Washington was targeted four times and recorded three catches for 53 yards. A seventh-round pick out of USC in 2024, Washington missed his entire rookie season due to a lower-leg injury. The Dolphins have
Tyreek Hill,
Jaylen Waddle,
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and
Malik Washington as the top four in their wide receiver room, so Tahj Washington is likely battling for a back-end roster spot. He's off to a good start in that effort with this preseason performance, but he's still multiple injuries away from being fantasy-relevant in 2025.
--Will BradySource: ESPN
August 10, 2025
Chicago Bears wide receiver
Luther Burden III hauled in two catches on three targets for 29 yards in his first preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. A second-round pick out of Missouri, Burden III recorded 192 receptions, 2,263 receiving yards, and 25 total touchdowns in 38 career college games. He's expected to play a significant role in Chicago as a rookie and could step in for the departed
Keenan Allen as the team's primary slot receiver. Burden III profiles as a depth wide receiver option with upside in re-draft fantasy leagues.
--Will BradySource: ESPN
August 10, 2025
Miami Dolphins rookie running back
Ollie Gordon II led the team in rushing in their first preseason game against the Chicago Bears, recording 33 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Gordon II also added a 39-yard reception to his overall line. A sixth-round pick out of Oklahoma State, Gordon II rushed for 2,920 yards and 36 touchdowns in 39 career college games. Miami has
De'Von Achane as its clear RB1, but Gordon II could push second-year back
Jaylen Wright and veteran
Alexander Mattison for the RB2 role. Mattison (head) was forced out of Sunday's game due to a possible concussion, so Gordon II could already be making his way up the backfield depth chart.
--Will BradySource: ESPN
August 10, 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a deal with veteran safety Terrell Edmunds, according to Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Edmunds is entering his eighth NFL season and played six games last season, split between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers. In 101 career NFL games, Edmunds has recorded 315 solo tackles, six interceptions, and 7.5 sacks. The Raiders have Jeremy Chinn and Isaiah Pola-Mao atop their safety depth chart, so Edmunds is likely to fill a depth role in Las Vegas.
--Will BradySource: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Vincent Bonsignore
August 10, 2025
Seattle Seahawks tight end
AJ Barner has looked "very promising" in training camp practices and is "currently the No. 1 tight end," according to Michael-Shawn Duggar of The Athletic. A fourth-round pick out of Michigan in the 2024 draft, Barner recorded 30 catches for 245 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games (six starts) as a rookie. Seattle released veteran tight end
Noah Fant last month, which could be an indication of the confidence the organization has in Barner. However, the Seahawks also used a second-round pick in the 2025 draft at the position when they selected
Elijah Arroyo, so Barner will still have in-house competition for targets and playing time.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Duggar
August 10, 2025
Seattle Seahawks running back
Kenneth Walker III (foot) was again absent from practice Sunday. The 24-year-old recently returned to practice after missing time earlier in training camp with a sore foot. Walker has been hampered by injuries over the last two seasons, playing in only 11 games last year and posting a stat line of 153 rushes for 573 yards and seven touchdowns. The dynamic power back, when healthy, has a nose for the end zone and has led the league in forced missed tackles and yards after contact. RotoBaller still projects him as RB16, as this latest absence is likely precautionary to ensure he is ready for Week 1, but given his history of various injuries, his status should continue to be monitored closely.
--Don FanelliSource: Brady Henderson
August 10, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Alexander Mattison (head) was taken to the locker room after suffering a possible head and neck injury during Miami's first preseason game against the Chicago Bears. The 27-year-old running back got spun around on a 21-yard reception, landing directly on his head as he was tackled into the turf. Mattison recorded three rushes for eight yards and a touchdown, along with the one 21-yard reception before his exit. Now in his sixth season, Mattison spent five years with the Minnesota Vikings and 2024 with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he posted a stat line of 132 rushes for 420 yards and four touchdowns, plus 36 catches for 294 yards and one touchdown. Mattison was already behind
Jaylen Wright and
De'Von Achane in the Miami backfield and appeared to be competing with rookie
Ollie Gordon II for the other backup role.
--Don FanelliSource: Jason Sarney - Dolphins Wire
August 10, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Luke McCaffrey (illness) returned to practice on Sunday after playing just one snap in Friday's 48-18 preseason loss to the Patriots. The 24-year-old is battling for a larger role in the Commanders' offense, and he should continue to see an uptick in reps with the first-team offense for as long as
Terry McLaurin (ankle/contract) is sidelined. McCaffrey is entering his second season after being a third-round draft pick and had only one catch for negative one yard in the preseason loss. He finished his rookie campaign with a stat line of 18 catches for 168 yards and zero touchdowns. While he is not a significant fantasy contender in standard leagues, McCaffrey could be a late-round flyer in best ball formats and a much higher priority if McLaurin's contract issues linger into the regular season.
--Don FanelliSource: JP Finlay
August 10, 2025
Miami Dolphins wide receiver
Malik Washington "is WR No. 3" behind
Tyreek Hill and
Jaylen Waddle, according to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. A sixth-round pick out of Virginia in the 2024 draft, Washington recorded 26 catches for 223 yards in 14 games (three starts) for the Dolphins as a rookie. With Hill (oblique) currently sidelined by an oblique injury, Washington could be in line for a larger role than might otherwise be expected. However, Hill's availability for Week 1 is not currently thought to be in danger. If Hill is healthy, he and Waddle should dominate wide receiver targets in Miami. Washington would need one or both of the Dolphins' star receivers to miss time to factor in fantasy this season, but it's noteworthy that he appears to be the clear next man up in the pecking order.
--Will BradySource: Miami Herald - Omar Kelly
August 10, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receivers
Chris Olave and
Rashid Shaheed are not going through pre-game warm-ups for the team's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. That means
Spencer Rattler, who is getting the start against Los Angeles as he competes with
Tyler Shough and
Jake Haener for the QB1 job, will be without his top two wide receivers. Both Olave and Shaheed had their 2024 seasons significantly impacted by injuries, so it makes sense that the team would want to be cautious with them in the preseason.
--Will BradySource: The New Orleans Times-Picayune - Luke Johnson
August 10, 2025
Tennessee Titans cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (knee) is getting close to a return to the field but remains without a timeline, according to ESPN's Turron Davenport. Sneed is currently on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from the knee surgery he underwent in May. The Titans acquired Sneed from the Kansas City Chiefs prior to the 2024 season with the expectation that he would anchor their secondary, but injuries limited him to just five games. In 62 career NFL games, the 28-year-old has recorded 10 interceptions, 6.5 sacks, and 242 solo tackles. Sneed should still be a difference-making presence when he returns, but he'll have to prove he can stay healthy for an extended stretch.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Turron Davenport
August 10, 2025
The Cleveland Browns "absolutely might keep all four quarterbacks" that are currently with the team in training camp, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. The four QBs in question are
Joe Flacco,
Kenny Pickett,
Dillon Gabriel, and
Shedeur Sanders. With Pickett (hamstring) still working his way back from a hamstring strain, Flacco appears to be the clear favorite to open the season as Cleveland's starter. The Browns' two rookies, Gabriel and Sanders, are both thought to be on more of a developmental timeline. As such, Jackson makes the case that Cleveland must retain Pickett, as neither rookie is ready to handle backup duties right away.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
August 10, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) missed practice on Sunday with an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day, according to ESPN's Ben Baby. He was a full participant in the team's practice on Saturday, so it's not clear when exactly this injury occurred. A third-round pick in 2024, Burton recorded just four catches in 14 games as a rookie. With
Ja'Marr Chase and
Tee Higgins earning the lion's share of the wide receiver targets in Cincinnati and
Andrei Iosivas entrenched as a solid WR3, it will be difficult for Burton to factor in fantasy without at least one injury to a player ahead of him on the depth chart.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Ben Baby
August 10, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles wants to see running back
Sean Tucker get the ball more in 2025, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Tucker is entering his third year with the team and has logged 65 career carries in 28 games played. Tampa Bay has a clear top two in their running back room with
Bucky Irving and
Rachaad White, but White (groin) left the team's preseason game on Saturday due to a groin injury. According to Smith, Bowles' comments about wanting Tucker more involved in the offense came even before White got hurt. Assuming White can return relatively quickly, it sounds like Tampa Bay may be planning to use all three backs. That could potentially impact the fantasy outlook for Irving, who currently profiles as a low-end RB1.
--Will BradySource: Pro Football Talk - Michael David Smith
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