August 11, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Alexander Mattison (neck) has a neck injury that will require season-ending surgery, sources tell ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Mattison is expected to make a full recovery, but he will not play at all in 2025. The good news is that he has full strength and motion in his neck. Still, it's a big blow for the 27-year-old seven-year veteran, as he was having a quality training camp for the Dolphins before the injury. Mattison was forced from Sunday's preseason opener againt the Chicago Bears with "neck and shoulder soreness." Before he was injured, Mattison had three carries for eight yards and also caught one of his two targets for a 21-yard gain. Mattison's season-ending injury certainly thins out Miami's depth in the backfield, as rookie
Ollie Gordon II is now lined up for the RB3 role behind
De'Von Achane and
Jaylen Wright.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
August 11, 2025
Free-agent running back
Jamaal Williams is scheduled to work out for the Miami Dolphins on Monday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Williams worked out for the Chicago Bears on Saturday, so he could be getting close to signing with a team for the 2025 season. The 30-year-old played in 14 games for the New Orleans Saints in 2024, rushing for 164 yards and one touchdown on 48 carries. He's a complementary piece at this point, but Williams has been an effective goal-line and short-yardage player at certain times in his career. Miami has
Jaylen Wright,
Alexander Mattison, and
Ollie Gordon II as the leading candidates for the RB2 role behind
De'Von Achane. However, Mattison (neck/shoulder) left the team's first preseason game early with neck and shoulder soreness, so Williams could be brought in as a veteran replacement.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
August 11, 2025
The Green Bay Packers are planning to rest their starters for their second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. However, Schneidman writes that the plan could change if head coach Matt LaFleur isn't happy with how the team practices this week. Green Bay's first-teamers on both sides of the ball played in the team's first preseason game against the New York Jets. The Packers have a joint practice scheduled with the Colts on Thursday, so LaFleur's final decision for Saturday may come after that practice.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
August 11, 2025
Dallas Cowboys running back
Javonte Williams "continues to see the most reps with the starters" among the team's backfield candidates, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. With
Miles Sanders (knee) and
Jaydon Blue (ankle/heel) both dealing with injuries, Williams may be a lock to open the season as the lead running back in Dallas. In 17 games for the Denver Broncos last season, Williams rushed for 513 yards and four touchdowns on 139 carries. He profiles as a mid-tier RB4 in fantasy whose upside lies in the potential volume of available touches in the Cowboys' backfield.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
August 11, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end
Cade Otton (hamstring) is practicing on Monday for the first time since the opening week of training camp, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. The 26-year-old set career-highs in receptions (59) and receiving yards (600) in 2024 with the Buccaneers despite being limited to just 14 games. Otton is the clear TE1 in Tampa Bay, but he faces significant target competition due to the team's deep wide receiver corps. He does not profile as a starter in one-tight-end fantasy formats, but his outlook would improve if the Buccaneers were to face significant injuries at the wide receiver position.
--Will BradySource: Fox Sports - Greg Auman
August 11, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Kenny Pickett (hamstring) remains limited to seven-on-seven drills in practice, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi. Pickett has been battling a hamstring strain since late July. He's still technically in the race to be the Browns' Week 1 starting quarterback, but all indications are that veteran
Joe Flacco is the heavy favorite to win the job. With Pickett and rookie
Dillon Gabriel (hamstring) both unavailable for the Browns' first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers,
Shedeur Sanders was the team's starting quarterback. Gabriel is participating in 11-on-11 drills in practice on Monday, so he could be in line to get his first preseason action against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Daniel Oyefusi
August 11, 2025
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel stated "coach's decision" as the reason why wide receiver
Stefon Diggs did not play in the team's first preseason game against the Washington Commanders, per Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated. Kadlick notes that Diggs was late to the team's joint practice with Washington on Wednesday for an undisclosed reason. Every healthy receiver on the Patriots, other than Diggs, played at least one series in the preseason game. The 31-year-old's Patriots' tenure got off to a rough start in late May when a suspicious video of him on a boat surfaced on social media. As such, any potential off-field hiccups for Diggs are worth monitoring, although there's no guarantee that's what is to blame for this most recent incident.
--Will BradySource: Sports Illustrated - Mike Kadlick
August 11, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Kevin Austin Jr. led the team in targets Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, hauling in four of five chances for 42 yards. The third-year pro looks to be in play for a depth receiver role on a Saints team in the midst of a quarterback battle. New Orleans is giving a long look to quarterbacks Tyler Though and
Spencer Rattler in the preseason, while the receiver room is paced by
Chris Olave,
Rashid Shaheed and veteran
Brandin Cooks. Austin could be a factor given some of the injury histories elsewhere on the roster, but the Saints' offense looks to be a work in progress.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 11, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said Monday that running back
Rachaad White (hamstring) is "day-to-day," according to Pewter Report. The third-year back figures to be a key part of the Bucs' offense when healthy, but the club surely will be cautious with nearly a month to spare before Week 1 games. Managers should keep an eye on the situation, as the prospect of a lingering injury will surely impact draft-day values for both White and backfield mate
Bucky Irving.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: Pewter Report
August 11, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Dillon Gabriel (hamstring) is back at practice on Monday and could play this week, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. The rookie did not play in Cleveland's first preseason game as fellow first-year quarterback
Shedeur Sanders saw extended time. Gabriel, a third-round pick, figures to be part of the 53-man roster for the Browns, who have what is likely the murkiest quarterback situation in the NFL.
Deshaun Watson (achilles) is facing a long-term absence, leaving the quartet of
Joe Flacco,
Kenny Pickett, Sanders, and Gabriel to compete for reps. In one-QB formats, this entire mess can be safely avoided.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: Cleveland.com
August 11, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Hunter Renfrow (hamstring) was back at practice on Monday, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The oft-injured receiver is attempting a return to the NFL after missing the entire 2024 season due to ulcerative colitis, which he said caused him to drop down to as low as 150 pounds. A former 1,000-yard receiver with the Raiders, Renfrow's health has kept him from reaching similar heights since. He's competing for a depth role on a Panthers team that rosters
Adam Thielen and spent first-round picks on
Tetairoa McMillan and
Xavier Legette in back-to-back drafts.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic
August 11, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson is going for an MRI on his knee on Monday. Dickerson suffered an injury to his right leg during the Eagles' open practice on Sunday night and had to be helped off the field before being carted inside. The Pro Bowler will now await the results of his MRI to see the extent of his injury. It would be a big blow to Philadelphia's offensive line if Dickerson were forced to miss extended time, as the run game was a major team strength on their Super Bowl run in 2024. It appears that Brett Toth would be the next man up to handle left guard.
--Matt TerelleSource: Adam Schefter on Twitter
August 11, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Jaylen Wright carried the ball nine times for 16 yards and a touchdown while not getting targeted in the passing game in a 24-24 tie with the Chicago Bears in preseason action on Sunday. Wright mixed in with the first team on the Dolphins' first drive as he rotated with
De'Von Achane early in the game. He appears ticketed for the short-yardage and goal-line work for Miami as he saw three straight carries from inside the five-yard line on the team's first drive of the game and later punched in a seven-yard score in the second quarter. Wright is battling to be the team's RB2 behind Achane after a quiet rookie season in 2024, a role that would give him plenty of fantasy value as a handcuff later in drafts. He will get his next chance to make an impression on Saturday in the Dolphins' second preseason game against the Detroit Lions.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
August 11, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
Ollie Gordon II carried the ball eight times for 33 yards and a touchdown while catching one of his three targets for 39 yards in a 24-24 preseason tie with the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Gordon took over the backfield late in the third quarter and made an excellent first impression, finding the end zone on a one-yard rush in the fourth quarter. The rookie played behind
De'Von Achane,
Jaylen Wright, and
Alexander Mattison in the contest. Still, he emerged as the most productive player from the Miami rushing attack on Sunday as he is vying for a role in the backfield when the regular season opens. He will be back in action on Saturday as the Dolphins take on the Detroit Lions in their second preseason contest.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
August 11, 2025
Miami Dolphins running back
De'Von Achane carried the ball three times for 22 yards in a 24-24 preseason tie with the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Achane got the start and played on the Dolphins' first drive of the game, rotating with
Jaylen Wright along the way. The explosive third-year running back has the lead role in the Miami backfield locked down, so he is unlikely to see much more playing time in the preseason going forward. While the Miami offensive line remains a concern, Achane still sets up as a solid RB1 in fantasy drafts later this summer thanks to his explosiveness and pass-catching skills. The Dolphins will be back on the field on Saturday to take on the Detroit Lions in their second preseason game.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
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