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TreVeyon Henderson Returns to Practice on Monday
New England Patriots second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson is back at the team's training camp practice on Monday after being absent on Saturday night in the preseason contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. Both Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson were not used in the team's second preseason game over the weekend. Stevenson has been listed as the RB1 on New England's preseason depth chart, but the 23-year-old Henderson will continue to be a big part of the Patriots' backfield in his second NFL season after he helped lead the team to a Super Bowl appearance in his first year in the league. The former second-rounder from Ohio State had 911 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns on 180 carries while adding 35 catches for 221 yards and another score in 17 regular-season games in 2025. It was an impressive campaign, but Stevenson still has the trust of head coach Mike Vrabel, and Henderson's lack of improvement as a pass-blocker will hurt his overall fantasy upside in Year 2. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 27 fantasy RB for 2026.
Source: Boston Herald - Andrew Callahan
Source: Boston Herald - Andrew Callahan
Jalen Ramsey Coming Off PUP List on Monday
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said that safety Jalen Ramsey (knee) will be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday and will return to training camp practice for the first time this summer, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. The 31-year-old eight-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro will most likely be eased back into practice after missing all of camp to this point, but barring a setback with his knee, he figures to be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 13, against the Atlanta Falcons. The former fifth overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016 from Florida State is heading into his 11th year in the NFL. He was a Pro Bowler in 2025 in his first year in the Steel City, recording a career-high-tying 88 tackles (53 solo), a career-high three sacks, one interception, and eight pass breakups in 17 starts. Ramsey is not in his prime anymore, but he proved last year that he is still very effective as a veteran defensive back for Pittsburgh's defense.
Source: ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor
Source: ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor
Josh Jacobs to Participate in Limited Team Drills on Monday
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (groin) has dealt with a multi-week groin injury that held him out of Friday's preseason matchup with the Broncos, but he will participate in Monday's practice, according to team beat writer Ryan Wood. Head Coach Matt LaFleur told reporters ahead of practice that Jacobs would participate in team drills with limitations. Injuries derailed what started as a strong second season with the Packers, and following a tumultuous offseason that could still see disciplinary ramifications, Jacobs has fallen to RB15 by current ADP. While his legal situation makes for a risky click even at his depressed draft cost, if Jacobs is healthy and available for a full slate of games, he has top-five upside and could prove to be a league-winner in 2026.
Source: Ryan Wood
Source: Ryan Wood
Daniel Carlson Signing with Saints
The New Orleans Saints are signing two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson, according to NFL Insider Mike Garafolo. Incumbent Charlie Smyth had been battling with Tanner Brown throughout training camp, and the signing comes two days after Brown missed the team's lone field goal attempt in a 34-0 preseason loss to the Saints. Over eight seasons, played mostly with the Raiders, Carlson has made 225 of his 259 field-goal attempts, including a career-long 60-yarder in 2025. In what could develop into an exciting offense in year two under head coach Kellen Moore, Carlson will have plenty of fantasy value as an accurate kicker with range.
Source: Mike Garafolo
Source: Mike Garafolo
Andrei Iosivas Being Pushed for Bengals' WR3 Role
Since being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, wide receiver Andrei Iosivas has enjoyed sporadic success as the team's third receiver behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, inheriting the role from Tyler Boyd after his rookie season. Unsurprisingly, when both Chase and Higgins are healthy and in the lineup, Iosivas has struggled to carve out his own standalone worth, and a strong training camp from fourth-round rookie Colbie Young could see him splitting time in three-receiver sets. Already clinging to the edges of fantasy relevance with the role to himself, the added competition makes Iosivas a player who does not need to be rostered in 2026 redraft leagues, though an injury ahead of him could again see the fourth-year receiver become a waiver wire priority. With a murkier situation than he's seen in past seasons and so much of his value tied to hypotheticals, Iosivas is RotoBaller's WR87.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Shedeur Sanders to Begin His Second Season as Browns' Backup
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders famously fell to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but he found the field for seven starts as a rookie and was eventually named a Pro Bowl alternate. He spent his second training camp in a battle with veteran Deshaun Watson, and on Monday, head coach Todd Monken named Watson as the starter, with NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reporting that Sanders will serve as his backup. Sanders looked sharp to start Saturday's preseason game against the Bills, but threw a late interception with the inconsistency that has plagued him throughout camp creeping into a live game scenario. While Watson did not perform any better on Saturday, completing only 41.7% of his passes and throwing an interception of his own, he showed enough throughout camp to win a battle with no obvious separator. Sanders has been drafted as the consensus QB29 throughout fantasy draft season, but Monday's news is certain to push him off of draft boards.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Browns Naming Deshaun Watson as Starting Quarterback
The Cleveland Browns have named veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson as their starter for the 2026 season, according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. Watson battled second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders throughout training camp and two-up-and-down preseason games, and with neither able to take a clear grasp on the role, head coach Todd Monken's decision did not come until late August. Watson completed only five of 12 pass attempts in the team's second preseason game on Saturday, adding an interception to his lost fumble from preseason game one, but he showed enough in practice to earn the starting job in what will be his tenth professional season. A three-time Pro Bowler with the Houston Texans, Watson was acquired by the Browns in 2022, where he has gone 9-10 as a starter and most recently missed the entire 2025 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon for the second time. Watson is RotoBaller's QB32, and he will be backed up by Sanders.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Theo Johnson in a Tough Position to Take the Next Step for Fantasy
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson was viewed as a player on the rise following a solid second season in which he topped 500 receiving yards and scored five times while developing an obvious rapport with quarterback Jaxson Dart. Unfortunately, the arrival of free agent acquisition Isaiah Likely could see his development plateau, while the return to health of 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers has the potential to shrink the value of all of the Giants' complementary pass-catchers. Even with Nabers yet to shed his red non-contact jersey and see a full workload, Johnson has had a quiet training camp and is not a player carrying high fantasy expectations into the 2026 season. As RotoBaller's TE41, Johnson is going largely undrafted outside of the deepest multi-tight end leagues and would require an injury ahead of him to find his way back into the weekly streaming conversation in most formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jahan Dotson Could Find Fantasy Viability Again in 2026
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jahan Dotson has been unable to recapture the success of his 2022 rookie season with the Commanders, when seven touchdowns and nearly 15 yards per reception had many believing he was on the precipice of fantasy stardom. With the former first-rounder since being traded for what was essentially a mid-round pick swap and spending the past two seasons as a non-factor in Philadelphia's up-and-down offense, he now has the opportunity to earn a significant role in an Atlanta offense in need of complementary playmakers. The Falcons are loaded at the top of their skill positions with wide receiver Drake London, running back Bijan Robinson, and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., but the talent dries up quickly after that. Dotson has reportedly enjoyed a solid training camp after signing a two-year free agent deal and could hold off third-round pick Zachariah Branch for the second receiver spot and a potentially valuable role in an offense now helmed by Tua Tagovailoa, who has a proven track record of supporting multiple fantasy options. While Dotson is not a player who needs to be targeted as RotoBaller's WR88, he could eventually play his way back into fantasy relevance as a late-season fill-in once byes and injuries begin to pile up.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Can Find Weekly Fantasy Relevance
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. quietly put together one of the position's most efficient seasons in his final year with the Commanders, routinely churning through contact to find additional yards over expectation. Reconnecting with his former collegiate offensive coordinator after signing a two-year free agent deal, there is an expectation that Rodriguez can earn a meaningful role near the goal line, as Liam Coen, now the Jaguars' head coach, has witnessed first-hand the difficulty defenders have in bringing him to the ground. Offseason foot surgery caused Rodriguez to miss all of OTAs and minicamp, allowing second-year back Bhayshul Tuten to gain steam in the competition to replace the 307 vacated opportunities of Travis Etienne Jr. from a season ago. Still, both backs could see heavy involvement in 2026, with their complementary skill sets providing each with a path to fantasy relevance. While a true committee will cap both players' ceiling, Rodriguez's touchdown upside still makes him a strong potential value, currently being drafted as the RB47.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Treylon Burks Working His Way Back into the Fantasy Conversation
Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks has had a career defined by injuries and disappointment, but a unique skill set and a solid first training camp in Washington have him well-positioned to earn a role in 2026. The arrival of four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs in early August changed the landscape of the Commanders' receiver room, but Burks' blend of size and speed should allow him to earn a complementary role behind Diggs and top option Terry McLaurin. Still projected as part of a potential rotation with Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, and 2026 third-round pick Antonio Williams, he is unlikely to suddenly reemerge as a coveted fantasy asset, but in an offense expected to gel with better overall health in its first year under new offensive coordinator David Blough, Burks has the opportunity to work his way into the flex conversation in deeper leagues. A former first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans, Burks has yet to top the 444 receiving yards of his rookie season, but he is at least back on the edge of fantasy radars as RotoBaller's WR109.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Elijah Arroyo Punctuates Strong Summer with a Long Touchdown
Second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo caught the final two passes of Seattle's opening drive in Sunday night's preseason matchup with the Titans, quickly moving the Seahawks from midfield into the end zone. Arroyo caught a 14-yard pass from quarterback Drew Lock on a play designed to motion him into space before the two connected on a 36-yard touchdown strike on the next play. After catching only 15 passes as a rookie, Arroyo has been a training camp standout for the defending Super Bowl champions, and he could find the field frequently in Seattle's tight end-heavy offense, potentially pushing 2025 breakout AJ Barner for some of the more valuable opportunities at the position. With the NFL trending toward more 12 and 13 personnel usage, there is no shortage of draftable fantasy tight ends, so Arroyo is not a player who needs to be targeted as RotoBaller's TE46, but if he can carry the momentum of a solid summer into the regular season, he could quickly work his way into the streaming conversation.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Bhayshul Tuten More Involved in Passing Game in Jacksonville
Sports Illustrated's John Shipley wrote that it "felt like" Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten "caught as many passes on Sunday as he has all training camp." The Jaguars were clearly focusing on the passing game, and Tuten "looked good as a receiver out of the backfield." It is important to mention that second-year pass-catching back LeQuint Allen Jr. (undisclosed) is currently missing from action due to an undisclosed soft-tissue injury. It is unclear right now if Allen's injury will jeopardize his availability for the start of the 2026 regular season, but if it does, it would be a plus for Tuten's overall fantasy football upside. The 23-year-old former fourth-rounder last year from Virginia Tech ran for 307 yards and five touchdowns on 83 carries while adding only 10 catches for 79 yards and two more TDs in 15 games in his rookie campaign in 2025. Tuten is the team's highest-upside and most explosive fantasy back, but his overall upside will be limited while sharing early-down and potentially goal-line work with Chris Rodriguez Jr. And when healthy, Allen is expected to be the Jags' primary passing-down back. RotoBaller has Tuten ranked as the No. 25 fantasy RB in 2026.
Source: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley
Source: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley
Bud Clark Out Several Months with Broken Ankle
Seattle Seahawks safety Bud Clark (ankle) suffered a broken ankle in the 19-16 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans. On the first defensive snap, Clark was injured and carted off with an air cast on his right ankle. Head coach Mike MacDonald told reporters postgame that the second-round pick is expected to miss several months. With the 2026 second-round pick likely to miss a substantial amount of time, Ty Okada is set to fill his position, while second-year Nick Emmanwori could be forced to play more free safety once he's healthy. It's possible Clark could return if he doesn't require surgery, but it's still a tough blow for the Seahawks defense, which was hoping for solid production from the rookie.
Source: Brady Henderson - ESPN
Source: Brady Henderson - ESPN
Robert Saleh Not Concerned About Carnell Tate's Lack of Targets
Tennessee Titans head coach Robert Saleh is not concerned about the lack of targets for wide receiver Carnell Tate. Tate has been held without a catch on five targets through two preseason games, which is concerning given the Titans' passing production in recent seasons. Saleh brushed off the concerns, saying, "When it's time to scheme, we'll get the guys the rock." The fourth-overall pick played on 16 of quarterback Cam Ward's 22 offensive snaps and was used across the formation. With offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's history with star receivers, including Malik Nabers and Stefon Diggs, the Titans should have no trouble scheming targets for Tate this season.
Source: Tennessee Titans
Source: Tennessee Titans
