August 18, 2025
Los Angeles Rams rookie tight end
Terrance Ferguson (groin) returned to training camp practice and was in full pads on Monday after missing the last two-plus weeks with a groin injury, according to Cameron DaSilva of Rams Wire. Head coach Sean McVay said Ferguson was "a little bit limited." Ferguson hasn't played in the first two preseason games, and it's unknown if he'll suit up in the preseason finale on Saturday against the Cleveland Browns. The Rams are unlikely to take any chances with their top rookie before the regular-season opener, so the 22-year-old probably won't play this weekend. For fantasy purposes, Ferguson can be ignored in redraft leagues in 2025 with the Rams being deep at the TE position with
Tyler Higbee,
Colby Parkinson an
Davis Allen in the mix alongside the rookie. The Rams have the luxury to be able to take it slow with Ferguson.
--Keith HernandezSource: Rams Wire - Cameron DaSilva
August 18, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson told ESPN that he and the team have agreed on the years and total dollar amount on a potential long-term contract extension, but not on guaranteed money. Additionally, there has been no progress on a trade after reports over the weekend that the Bengals were actively discussing trades involving Hendrickson with other teams. The 30-year-old has been asking for a new deal for more than a year now and really would prefer to return to Cincinnati as their best pass-rusher. As long as his contract holdout doesn't leak into the 2025 regular season, the former third-rounder (103rd overall) in 2017 out of Florida Atlantic will be a must-start defensive end in IDP fantasy leagues. Hendrickson has 17.5 sacks in each of the last two seasons and 70.5 sacks since the start of 2020.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Laura Rutledge
August 18, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver
Jonathan Mingo (knee) was diagnosed with a sprained PCL on Monday and is expected to miss four to six weeks. The 24-year-old will likely be sidelined until October, halting his push for a larger role behind
CeeDee Lamb,
George Pickens, and
Jalen Tolbert. Mingo caught 17 passes for 167 yards across 17 games with the Panthers and Cowboys last season. This injury sets him back significantly, and he holds no fantasy value in redraft formats. Mingo should remain off draft boards heading into 2025.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Calvin Watkins
August 18, 2025
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said the team is targeting this week for the practice debut of tight end
Darren Waller, though nothing is finalized. The 32-year-old hasn't played since 2023 with the Giants, when he caught 52 passes for 552 yards and one touchdown. Waller enters a wide-open tight end room in Miami and could push for immediate starting duties. If healthy, he adds another dynamic weapon to an already explosive offense featuring
Tyreek Hill,
Jaylen Waddle, and De'Von Achane, making him a late-round fantasy sleeper.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Marcel Louis-Jacques
August 18, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) returned to practice Monday after missing time with a minor injury. The veteran is battling rookie
TreVeyon Henderson for the starting role, though Henderson's presence has dented Stevenson's fantasy outlook. Stevenson is expected to handle change-of-pace and possible goal-line duties behind the rookie, limiting his weekly ceiling. Last season, Stevenson logged 240 touches for 969 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns. For 2025 drafts, he's best viewed as a later-round stash with flex potential if Henderson struggles or misses time.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Andrew Callahan
August 18, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Najee Harris (eye) returned to practice in a limited capacity Monday, working on the side while remaining on the NFL's Non-Football Injury list. The veteran signed with the Chargers this offseason after topping 1,000 rushing yards in each of his four seasons with the Steelers. However, Harris' role is now in question with rookie
Omarion Hampton emerging as the likely lead back. Until Harris is fully cleared, fantasy managers should treat him as Hampton's handcuff rather than a standalone option.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Kris Rhim
August 18, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Calvin Austin III (abdomen) worked on the side during Monday's practice, but his availability for Week 1 remains uncertain. Austin told reporters he is following the medical staff's plan, though he was non-committal about a timeline. The 26-year-old wideout took on a bigger role last year, recording 36 receptions for 548 yards and four touchdowns. With
DK Metcalf and
Robert Woods locked into outside roles, Austin should lead in slot snaps if healthy. He's a late-round fantasy sleeper with upside catching passes from
Aaron Rodgers.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Ray Fittipaldo
August 18, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
DeAndre Hopkins (knee) missed Monday's practice, though early reports suggest the injury isn't serious. Hopkins is considered likely to play Week 1, but the team appears to be exercising caution with the veteran. The 33-year-old managed 610 yards and five touchdowns across 16 games with the Titans and Chiefs last season, signaling some decline in production. Still, Hopkins should see steady snaps alongside
Rashod Bateman and
Zay Flowers in Baltimore's offense. In fantasy, Hopkins profiles as a late-round flier with touchdown upside, though his weekly floor could be shaky in a run-heavy scheme.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Baltimore Ravens
August 18, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin is not at the stadium for Monday night's preseason contest against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Scott Abraham. McLaurin was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday, suggesting he was making progress in contract-extension talks with the team. The 29-year-old will not play in the second preseason game, but the good news is that he's back at practice with the rest of the team with just two weeks until the start of the regular season. He's looking for an extension after posting his fifth straight 1,000-yard receiving season and a career-high 13 touchdowns on 82 receptions in 2024 while working with rookie quarterback
Jayden Daniels. McLaurin is undoubtedly the team's WR1 when he's around, but his lack of activity this summer has to have fantasy managers somewhat worried if they target him as their WR2.
--Keith HernandezSource: 7 News DC - Scott Abraham
August 18, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott will not play in the team's preseason finale on Friday against the Atlanta Falcons, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. The Cowboys want to see more from backup
Joe Milton III. Prescott will end up sitting for the entire preseason after playing in only eight games a year ago due to a torn hamstring. The 32-year-old veteran is fully healthy now after having surgery, but the Cowboys want to keep him on ice until the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sept. 4 against the division-rival and reigning Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles. Prescott enters the 2025 campaign as one of the better picks at the position for a bounce-back season if he can stay healthy after the Cowboys gave him another aerial weapon in receiver
George Pickens. He is on the QB1/2 borderline for fantasy purposes.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
August 18, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said on Monday that he expects quarterback
Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the starters to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Chicago Bears. The Chiefs typically haven't played their starters in the preseason finale under Reid, but they'll change it up and give Mahomes and the starting offense a few series later this week. The 29-year-old two-time MVP played only three snaps in the preseason opener but still managed to throw a touchdown. Mahomes is no longer a high-end fantasy QB1 after the Chiefs offense took a step back last year, with the six-time Pro Bowler throwing for under 4,000 yards for the first time as a full-time starter. KC's offense just lacked any kind of downfield threat due to injuries to their receiving corps. A bounce-back is possible, though, and the Chiefs want to get back to being explosive downfield as an offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Nate Taylor
August 18, 2025
The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that it makes sense for the San Francisco 49ers to lean on running back
Christian McCaffrey and tight end
George Kittle in the passing game early this season. Barrows also added that if McCaffrey is "not back to his 2023 form, he's pretty close to it." McCaffrey helped many fantasy managers win championships in 2023, when he ran for a career-high and league-high 1,459 yards and 14 touchdowns on 272 carries while also catching 67 passes for 564 yards and another seven scores in 16 regular-season starts. Unfortunately, CMC got a late start to his 2024 season due to Achilles tendinitis and also injured his knee late in the year. He ultimately played only four games and didn't look like his All-Pro self. McCaffrey is no longer in play for No. 1 overall in fantasy drafts, and although he's ranked fifth among RBs at RotoBaller, he's the biggest risk/reward RB.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
August 18, 2025
The Miami Dolphins and free-agent outside linebacker Matthew Judon agreed to a one-year deal worth a maximum value of $6 million on Monday, a source told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Judon visited with the club earlier in the day and will now join pass-rushers Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb and Chop Robinson in Miami in what could be a much-improved Dolphins defense in 2025. Judon is a four-time Pro Bowler and will bring 72 career sacks to the table in South Beach in his nine NFL seasons. The 33-year-old veteran spent the 2024 campaign with the Atlanta Falcons and recorded 41 tackles (25 solo), 5.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, nine QB hits, his first career interception and five pass breakups in 17 games (15 starts). both of Judon's double-digit sack seasons came with the New England Patriots in back-to-back years in 2021 and 2022.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
August 18, 2025
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans likes what he is seeing from the running back room with
Joe Mixon (ankle, foot) still on the Non-Footbal Injury list during training camp. Ryans specifically praised veteran
Nick Chubb and rookie
Woody Marks on Saturday in the second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Marks had seven carries for a team-high 40 rushing yards on Saturday in the 20-3 win, and his fantasy stock is rising now that it's looking like Mixon could miss the first four games of the regular season. However, even if Mixon misses time, the 24-year-old rookie will be part of a committee backfield approach most likely, having to share touches with Chubb and
Dameon Pierce. The most likely scenario is that Marks makes his mark in a passing-down role, which could make him worth a late-round flier for RB depth in PPR formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: SportsRadio 610
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