August 21, 2025
According to Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer, All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons is expected to play in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. When asked about Parsons' availability for Week 1, Schottenheimer told reporters, "I feel good that Micah is going to be out there against the Philadelphia Eagles." Parsons and the Cowboys have been engaged in a very public contract dispute for months, with the four-time Pro Bowler going as far as requesting a trade at the beginning of August. Rumors about what a potential trade package might look like have swirled since, but the Cowboys have a history of waiting until the last minute to extend some of their biggest stars, so it is not out of the question that a deal is finalized before the season kicks off. Parsons is an easy first-round pick in most IDP-only formats and is in play for the 1.01 in leagues that heavily reward sacks.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Calvin Watkins
August
21,
2025
Indianapolis
Colts
wide
receiver
Josh
Downs
(hamstring)
has
not
participated
in
team
activities
since
exiting
last
Thursday's
joint
practice
against
the
Green
Bay
Packers
with
an
apparent
left
hamstring
injury.
One
of
the
buzzier
names
in
fantasy
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August 21, 2025
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to activate ninth-year wide receiver
Chris Godwin (ankle) from the Physically Unable to Perform list and have him on the 53-man roster to begin the season. The team is taking a cautious approach to his recovery from the gruesome ankle injury that ended his 2024 season and still considers him unlikely to play until October. By keeping Godwin off the PUP list to begin the year, they can accelerate his practice window, and the plan is for him to start practicing in Week 2, keeping him on his current recovery timeline. Godwin was the WR2 in PPR formats before his season ended prematurely in Week 7 of last year, and he is currently RotoBaller's WR52, making him a smart late-round pick in all leagues, but especially those with an injured reserve spot.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Adam Schefter
August
21,
2025
Dallas
Cowboys
fifth-round
rookie
running
back
Jaydon
Blue
(ankle,
heel)
is
expected
to
make
his
preseason
debut
on
Friday
against
the
Atlanta
Falcons.
The
Cowboys
running
back
depth
chart
has
been
one
to
monitor
heading
into
the
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August 20, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy has apparently made a good impression on his teammates. Recently, Vikingss running back
Aaron Jones told Kay Adams that McCarthy's IQ is up there with
Aaron Rodgers. This is noteworthy given the fact that Jones spent his first seven seasons in Green Bay alongside Rodgers. McCarthy didn't see the field at all last season while recovering from a knee injury. A year later, McCarthy is the unquestioned starter heading into Week 1. The 22-year-old has a big challenge ahead of him, but apparently is earning the respect of his teammates before taking any live game snaps.
--Andy WebbSource: Kay Adams
August 20, 2025
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Keon Coleman appears to be making a good impression on his team this summer in training. Recently, Bills tackle Dion Dawkins commented about Coleman and said he believes Coleman is going to be a special player. Coleman is coming off a rookie season where he hauled in 29 receptions for 556 receiving yards with four touchdowns across 13 games. Coleman now figures to take a bigger step forward in 2025. Bills quarterback
Josh Allen recently said that Coleman is having a really good camp. It sounds like the organization expects the 22-year-old to make big strides on offense this upcoming season.
--Andy WebbSource: Dan Fetes
August 20, 2025
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver
Jordan Addison (hand) was forced to make an early exit from Wednesday's practice. Addison appeared to have suffered a hand or arm injury that resulted in him missing the rest of practice. The good news is that Addison is reportedly fine and didn't suffer any notable injuries from this incident. This is great news for the Vikings who are already battling multiple injuries at wideout. Addison is expected to miss the first three games of the regular season due to a suspension. He should be ready to go for Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
--Andy WebbSource: Kevin Seifert
August 20, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs have traded wide receiver
Skyy Moore and a future seventh-round pick to the San Fransciso 49ers in exchange for a future sixth-round pick. The 49ers have been decimated by injuries with
Brandon Aiyuk (ACL),
Jauan Jennings (calf), and
Jacob Cowing (leg) sidelined. At the same time,
Demarcus Robinson is suspended for three games. Moore was limited to six games last season due to an abdominal injury and did not catch a pass on three targets. The 24-year-old was drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft but never lived up to the hype. He will get a fresh start in San Francisco, where he will look to carve out a role in an explosive offense. Moore isn't on the fantasy radar in redraft leagues, but is worth a stash in dynasty with the move to San Francisco.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network
August
20,
2025
The
New
Orleans
Saints
have
acquired
wide
receiver
Devaughn
Vele
from
the
Denver
Broncos
for
a
2026
fourth-round
pick
and
a
2027
seventh-round
selection.
Vele
was
a
seventh-rounder
in
2024
who
exceeded
expectations
as
a
rookie,
catching
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August 20, 2025
Los Angeles Rams rookie running back
Jarquez Hunter has an important fan in offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. "The more opportunities he gets, the better it's going to be," LaFleur said of the fourth-round pick from Auburn on Wednesday. LaFleur got Hunter heavily involved over the Rams' first two preseason games, as the 5-foot-9, 204-pounder combined for 96 yards on 26 carries in those contests. The Rams have an established No. 1 running back in
Kyren Williams, who signed a three-year, $33 million contract extension earlier this month, and
Blake Corum is listed ahead of Hunter for the backup job on the team's unofficial depth chart. However, Corum didn't do much during a touchdown-less rookie campaign (207 yards on 58 carries, seven catches for 58 yards), so Hunter could overtake him for the No. 2 job this year if he continues to impress.
--Connor ByrneSource: Los Angeles Rams
August 20, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Jermaine Burton (undisclosed) is making progress in his recovery from an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day, head coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday. Burton suffered the injury during the Bengals' preseason-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Aug. 7 and didn't play in their win over the Washington Commanders on Monday. The Bengals used the 80th overall pick in the 2024 draft on Burton, but the move hasn't panned out thus far. Burton had some off-the-field issues as a rookie and caught a meager four passes on 14 targets in 14 games. The 24-year-old probably won't be anything more than the Bengals' No. 4 receiver in 2025 with stars
Ja'Marr Chase and
Tee Higgins locked into the top two spots and
Andrei Iosivas coming off a solid second season.
--Connor ByrneSource: Paul Dehner Jr. - The Athletic
August
20,
2025
The
NFL
has
issued
San
Francisco
49ers
wide
receiver
Demarcus
Robinson
a
three-game
suspension
to
start
the
season,
NFL
insider
Jordan
Schultz
reports.
The
punishment
comes
as
a
result
of
a
DUI
charge
Robinson
received
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August 20, 2025
The Washington Commanders excused running back
Brian Robinson Jr. from practice on Wednesday as questions centering on his future persist. Head coach Dan Quinn said the Commanders are hoping to have a resolution soon on Robinson, whose tenure with the team appears likely to end via trade or release. In his third season in 2024, the 26-year-old carried the ball 187 times and set career highs in rushing yards (799) and touchdowns (eight), but he has fallen out of favor heading into 2025. Robinson wasn't with the Commanders for their second preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday. Seventh-round rookie
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and
Chris Rodriguez Jr. handled most of the work in his absence. With Robinson on the outs, Croskey-Merritt, Rodriguez, and veteran
Austin Ekeler will all vie for touches this season.
--Connor ByrneSource: Ben Standig
August 20, 2025
New Orleans Saints quarterbacks
Spencer Rattler and
Tyler Shough will play in the team's preseason finale against the Denver Broncos on Saturday. However, head coach Kellen Moore hasn't revealed which of the two will start the game. Rattler and Shough, who have been battling for the No. 1 job this summer, have each started one exhibition game so far and posted similar results. A second-year man, Ratttler has completed 25 of his 35 attempts for 252 yards, a touchdown, and an interception this preseason. Shough, the 40th overall pick in this year's draft, has gone 24-for-34 for 231 yards with a TD and a pick. Moore hasn't tipped his hand on who will win the job, but reports throughout camp have indicated that Rattler has the edge. Regardless, it's doubtful that either signal-caller will have much fantasy appeal in 2025.
--Connor ByrneSource: Jeff Nowak - WWL Radio
August 20, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Kenny Pickett (hamstring) will not play in the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. Pickett suffered a hamstring injury in late July and finally returned to practice in a limited fashion this week. The 27-year-old will end up missing the entire preseason. The Browns named veteran
Joe Flacco as their Week 1 starter under center earlier this week, so if Pickett is healthy enough to be cleared for the regular-season opener against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7, he will most likely be the backup. However, since Pickett has been sidelined for most of camp, it's also possible that one of rookies
Dillon Gabriel or
Shedeur Sanders (oblique) handle backup duties early on. The Browns QB situation is a mess behind Flacco and should be ignored by fantasy managers.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi
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