June 6, 2025
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said that rookie seventh-round running back
Kyle Monangai has "really stepped up" during mandatory minicamp, including catching a touchdown pass from quarterback
Caleb Williams during a situational drill on Wednesday. "I appreciate the attention to detail and the pride he takes and how quickly he's picking things up," Johnson said of Monangai. The 23-year-old Rutgers product doesn't have excellent speed or hands for a running back, but he could be an asset for the Bears in short-yardage and goal-line situations down the road.
D'Andre Swift is Chicago's clear lead back still heading into the 2025 season, but Monangai could have a real shot to battle with
Roschon Johnson for the backup role. And we all know that Johnson has a history of a two-back system from his time running Detroit's offense. Monangai won't be on the redraft fantasy radar, though.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Adam Jahns
June 6, 2025
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson (shoulder) isn't dealing with any structural damage to his surgically-repaired right shoulder after he recently reported soreness in the same arm that he had surgery on in 2023 to fix his AC joint. Richardson went hard this offseason in terms of throwing the football and reported soreness at organized team activities, causing the Colts to shut him down through next week's mandatory minicamp. For now, the former first-rounder will rest up, and he fully expects to be ready for training camp at the end of July. This doesn't mean Richardson can't still win the QB battle with
Daniel Jones in camp, but it certainly doesn't help his chances and puts him behind the eight ball. Richardson has the higher fantasy ceiling than Jones for sure, but injuries and questions about him as a passer have really tanked his value going into 2025.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
June 6, 2025
San Francisco 49ers running back
Isaac Guerendo (ankle, knee) has been taking part in voluntary organized team activities this spring after injuring his MCL and spraining his ankle in the Week 18 regular-season finale last year. Guerendo, a fourth-round pick (129th overall) in 2024, should be a full-go for the start of mandatory minicamp on June 10. All-Pro
Christian McCaffrey (knee) is also back and ready to roll after missing the majority of the 2024 campaign, so Guerendo will enter the 2025 season as the backup, but
Jordan Mason was traded to the Minnesota Vikings and
Elijah Mitchell left in free agency. The 24-year-old Guerendo had 5.0 yards per carry on his 84 rushing attempts last year for 420 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games (three starts), adding 15 catches for 152 yards through the air. Consider him a high-upside handcuff behind the injury-prone CMC.
--Keith HernandezSource: 49ers.com
June
6,
2025
The
Denver
Broncos
had
high
hopes
for
tight
end
Evan
Engram
when
they
signed
him
in
free
agency
this
offseason,
and
they
are
liking
what
they
have
seen
so
far
from
him
during
voluntary
organized
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June 6, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (groin) has not been participating in voluntary organized team activities this spring after missing the final three games in 2024 due to a groin injury. However, Kamara is expected to be recovered from the injury and should be back in action for the start of mandatory minicamp from June 10-12. There's no question that the 29-year-old will remain the team's lead back under new head coach Kellen Moore, but The New Orleans Times-Picayune's Matthew Paras writes that the competition behind Kamara is wide open between
Kendre Miller, rookie
Devin Neal and
Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Kamara is nearing the dreaded 30-year-old mark for RBs, but the volume should continue to be there in 2025 to make him fantasy relevant. Injuries are becoming more of a concern, but Kamara should continue to be a stud in PPR leagues.
--Keith HernandezSource: The New Orleans Times-Picayune - Matthew Paras
June 6, 2025
Former New Orleans Saints and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback
Derek Carr (shoulder) made a surprising decision to hang up his cleats and retire from the NFL this offseason. "That part was tough because I didn't want to have surgery and just sit there and—it sounds crazy but—just take the Saints money," Carr said. He had two seasons left on the four-year, $150 million deal he signed with the Saints in 2023, although he gave up the $30 million salary he was set to earn in 2025. The four-time Pro Bowler was dealing with a right-shoulder injury that was going to require surgery and leave his availability uncertain for the start of the regular season this fall. Carr said the Saints wanted him to keep playing, but he couldn't commit to another season. With Carr now gone, the Saints will have a QB competition this summer, primarily between rookie second-rounder
Tyler Shough and
Spencer Rattler.
--Keith HernandezSource: Front Office Sports - David Rumsey
June 6, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen has been impressed with quarterback
Trevor Lawrence as he learns a new offense during voluntary organized team activities this spring. "Is he operating the offense at a high level?" Coen asked. "Yes, he is right now." The new head coach has stressed footwork for the former first overall pick, and he has seen improvement from Lawrence in that area as well. 2024 was a disappointment for Lawrence due to injuries and poor performance, as he completed just 60.6% of his passes for 2,045 yards, 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 10 games. His fantasy stock is obviously way down going into 2025, but Lawrence should be more efficient with Coen in town and after the team added two-way star
Travis Hunter with the second overall pick in the draft. Still, nobody should be considering Lawrence a QB1 in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Florida Times-Union - Demetrius Harvey
June 5, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Puka Nacua said he has already learned a lot from veteran wideout
Davante Adams. Since gaining knowledge from the 11-year NFL veteran, Nacua's route-running has looked sharper in practice, according to offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur. It appears Nacua is using more of the "elusive" methods off the line of scrimmage instead of the brute force he often applies at the start of his routes. The 24-year-old is already one of the best wideouts in the NFL after ranking in the top 10 in yards per route run against man coverage (seventh) and zone coverage (first), but the former fifth-rounder in 2023 could become even more deadly if he adds some finesse to his physical style of play. Nacua set the rookie receiving record in 2023 and was more efficient in 2024 despite not reaching 1,000 yards due to a knee injury. Injuries could be an issue, but Nacua is a high-end WR1 otherwise.
--Keith HernandezSource: TheRams.com - Wyatt Miller
June 5, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is reportedly dealing with inflammation in the surgically repaired AC joint in his right arm, and he's been recommended rest, according to CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones. The belief is the injury won't impact his availability for the start of training camp this summer. The 23-year-old former fourth overall pick's injury doesn't sound serious, but he's off to a bad start in the offseason competition with
Daniel Jones and won't practice during mandatory minicamp next week. It's also an injury that cut short his rookie year in 2023. Richardson has elite rushing ability, which gives him a much higher fantasy ceiling than Jones, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy and still has plenty of developing to do as a passer. Nothing is decided yet, but Jones is gaining momentum because of this. The former Florida Gator is losing steam in dynasty/keeper formats.
--Keith HernandezSource: CBS Sports - Jonathan Jones
June
5,
2025
Indianapolis
Colts
wide
receiver
Michael
Pittman
Jr.
(knee)
had
an
initial
injury
scare
in
voluntary
OTA
practice
on
Thursday
when
he
bumped
knees
with
a
defender,
but
he's
expected
to
be
OK,
a
source
told
read more...
June 5, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Rams defensive back Quindell Johnson on a one-year, $960,000 contract. Johnson signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent back in 2023, but was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears, with whom he spent the season. He appeared in nine games for the team, notching an interception and two tackles. In 2024, the Memphis product rejoined Los Angeles, though he did not suit up for a single contest. Johnson is currently ranked third (unofficially) on the Steelers' depth chart behind safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Juan Thornhill. That is where he projects to operate if he makes the team.
--Alex CiullaSource: Teresa Varley
June 5, 2025
Per the team's transaction log, the Seattle Seahawks have waived wide receiver
Nate McCollum. The North Carolina product signed with Seattle as an undrafted free agent just a few weeks ago, but was let go by the team to make room for undrafted free agent tight end
Mitch Van Vooren. McCollum totaled 143 receptions for 1,521 yards and five touchdowns over three seasons with Georgia Tech and two with the Tar Heels. His most productive year came in his final campaign at Georgia Tech when he had 60 catches for 655 yards and three scores. The Atlanta native also has experience as a kick returner. He'll seek a job elsewhere for the time being.
--Alex CiullaSource: Seattle Seahawks
June 5, 2025
Per the team, the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot to an undisclosed contract. The eight-year pro spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Jaguars before a one-year stint with the Buffalo Bills in 2024. He played in 11 games last season, notching 16 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two fumbles forced while participating on 29.17% of the Bills' defensive snaps. Jacksonville's defense was a middle-of-the-road unit a year ago, and Smoot projects to play a decent amount of snaps for the team, considering their lack of depth on the defensive front. He's currently listed second on the Jaguars' unofficial depth chart behind fellow edge rusher Travon Walker.
--Alex CiullaSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
June 5, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks' offense is going to look quite a bit different in 2025 under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. When asked about the new offense, right tackle Abraham Lucas said, "just downhill, running off the ball, establishing the run. I know we got a lot of criticism for that, so moving into this year, we're looking to really get after it in the run game, specifically." Head coach Mike Macdonald has said he wants the offense "to be a physical unit and dictate terms to the defense." Lucas said running the ball in 2025 will be "non-negotiable" with the new offensive staff, which is telling and good news for running backs
Kenneth Walker III and backup
Zach Charbonnet. Another sign Seattle is committed to running the ball a lot is their emphasis on using a fullback. Walker should be in for plenty of volume this year, but he'll be a risk/reward RB1 because of his history with lower-body injuries.
--Keith HernandezSource: Seahawks.com - John Boyle
June
5,
2025
Chicago
Bears
wide
receiver
DJ
Moore
is
unsure
exactly
what
his
specific
role
is
going
to
be
in
new
head
coach
Ben
Johnson's
offense
in
2025.
Moore
finished
with
a
career-low
56.8
receiving
yards
per
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