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Kenyon Sadiq "Heavily Featured" in Training Camp Practice on Thursday
New York Jets rookie tight end Kenyon Sadiq was "heavily featured" in training camp practice on Thursday, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Rosenblatt reports that New York lined Sadiq up all over its offensive formations and that the 21-year-old "made a few plays." The 16th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Sadiq recorded 51 catches for 560 yards and eight touchdowns across 14 games for the University of Oregon in 2025. He projects as an elite athlete for the tight end position in the NFL and could ultimately see heavy usage from the slot in New York. The Jets' uncertain quarterback situation and the presence of fellow tight end Mason Taylor in New York are both potential limiting factors for Sadiq in his rookie season. Still, he could end up undervalued by his current redraft ADP of TE23.
Source: The Athletic - Zack Rosenblatt
Source: The Athletic - Zack Rosenblatt
Kenneth Walker III Poised to Shine in Chiefs' Screen Game?
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III scored a long touchdown on a screen pass in training camp practice on Thursday and brings a new element to the team's screen game in 2026, according to Matt McMullen of Chiefs.com. Walker III is entering his first year in Kansas City after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Across 17 games with Seattle in 2025, the 25-year-old recorded 1,309 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns on 252 touches. Walker III's fantasy upside with the Seahawks was limited due to his shared workload with Seattle back Zach Charbonnet (knee). However, Kansas City appears set to deploy Walker III as a true three-down workhorse. His explosive ability in space could pair especially well with the Chiefs' screen game, which is operated by superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes and designed by Hall of Fame play-caller Andy Reid. Walker III carries high-end RB1 upside in redraft leagues entering 2026.
Source: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen
Source: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen
Lions Coaches Excited by Sam LaPorta's Health Status
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said "it's pretty exciting" when discussing the status of tight end Sam LaPorta (back) as he works his way towards a return from back surgery, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. Pouncy reports that Campbell said LaPorta is "ready to go" and "a big piece of our offense." LaPorta recorded 40 catches for 489 yards and three touchdowns on 49 targets across nine games last season before suffering a season-ending back injury. The 25-year-old has proven he has high-end fantasy TE1 upside when healthy, as he recorded over 1,600 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns across his first two NFL seasons in 2023 and 2024. While the back injury and the Lions' deep core of talented pass-catchers are both potential limiting factors for LaPorta's fantasy value, it appears as though Detroit is encouraged by their tight end's status at the start of training camp. RotoBaller currently ranks LaPorta as the TE8 for redraft leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Colton Pouncy
Source: The Athletic - Colton Pouncy
Dante Pettis Signs With Bills
Veteran wide receiver Dante Pettis has been signed by the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Across eight games with the New Orleans Saints in 2025, Pettis recorded nine catches for 127 yards on 11 targets. The 30-year-old has played in 66 NFL games across seven seasons, but his contributions have mostly come on special teams. Pettis has not recorded more than 19 catches or 245 receiving yards in a season since his rookie year in 2018. While the Bills are searching for reliable receiver talent behind DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir, Pettis is unlikely to play a significant role as a pass-catcher in Buffalo. Fantasy managers in both redraft and dynasty leagues should avoid Pettis.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
49ers Work Out Trio of Veteran Running Backs
The San Francisco 49ers worked out veteran running backs Khalil Herbert, Raheem Blackshear, and Owen Wright, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. San Francisco has superstar back Christian McCaffrey firmly in place atop its depth chart at the position, but it appears the team could be looking to add some additional bodies to an RB2 competition that already contains 2025 fifth-rounder Jordan James and 2026 third-rounder Kaelon Black. Herbert recorded over 2,000 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns across his first three NFL seasons with the Chicago Bears, but he's played for three teams and logged just 36 total carries since the start of the 2024 season. Blackshear did not appear in an NFL game in 2025 after spending three seasons with the Carolina Panthers from 2022-2024. Wright logged three carries across three games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Chase Claypool Works Out With the Colts
The Indianapolis Colts worked out free-agent wide receiver Chase Claypool on Thursday. Claypool is attempting an NFL comeback after not playing in the league since 2023. He last suited up for the Miami Dolphins during the 2023 campaign. He finished with eight receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown in 12 games with Miami. The 28-year-old was a former second-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020. He hasn't really done anything meaningful on the football field since leaving the Steelers during the 2022 season. Even if he lands with the Colts, Claypool would likely only be depth and have a minimal role.
Source: Mike Garafolo
Source: Mike Garafolo
Anthony Richardson Sr. Competing for QB2 Job
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. is reportedly in competition for the backup role ahead of the 2026 season. Daniel Jones is the clear starter in Indy, but the backup gig is still up for grabs. JJ Stankevitz is reporting that Richardson and Riley Leonard are "neck and neck" for the QB2 job. The team plans to continue to rotate the two quarterbacks between the second and third-team offense throughout camp. Richardson hasn't actually played meaningful football since the 2024 season. Leonard threw for 415 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions in five games last season. Whoever wins the backup job could have some stash value with Jones coming back from an Achilles injury.
Source: colts.com
Source: colts.com
Derrick Henry is Not Thinking About Retirement
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has been one of the top players at his position for many years. Despite his stellar performance, fantasy managers need to start thinking about when Henry might decide to retire. The 32-year-old is entering his 11th season in the NFL. Despite his age, Henry recently said that he's not thinking about retirement right now. He is focused on being the best player possible and helping the Ravens win football games. Henry has finished in the top-8 or better in each of the last four seasons. At some point, you would think age regression would play a factor, but Henry is apparently a different animal. He's currently ranked as the RB13 in redraft leagues heading into the season.
Source: Jeff Zrebiec
Source: Jeff Zrebiec
Deebo Samuel Returning to the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent wide receiver Deebo Samuel on Thursday. According to Jordan Schultz, they've agreed on a one-year, $7 million deal for the upcoming 2026-2027 campaign. It was rumored that the two sides were interested in a reunion after Samuel left for the Washington Commanders last season. The 49ers are in need of reinforcements after the news that fellow wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee) could miss the entire season. Samuel figures to immediately slot alongside Mike Evans as the No. 2 wideout on this roster. The expectation is that rookie De'Zhaun Stribling and Christian Kirk will compete for the third wideout spot, assuming Pearsall is truly out for the year. Samuel is coming off a 72-catch season with the Commanders in 2025. He should be able to offer around top-30 upside at his position.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Jadarian Price Operates as RB1 During First Full Scrimmage
Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price was operating as the top back during the team's first full scrimmage on Thursday. The expectation is that Price is going to split the first-team reps with George Holani during training camp. Price has more upside and carries higher expectations after being taken 32nd overall by the Seahawks during this year's draft. Zach Charbonnet (knee) is still working his way back from an ACL injury he suffered in January. With a solid performance in camp, Price could be the RB1 heading into Week 1. Rotoballer currently has Price ranked as the RB26 in redraft formats. His status could rise here shortly if he continues getting RB1 reps.
Source: Tacome New Tribune
Source: Tacome New Tribune
Tyler Allgeier Getting the Majority of Reps with the First-Team Offense
Through eight days of training camp, Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier has been getting the majority of the carries with the first-team offense, with rookie running back Jeremiyah Love getting the rest, according to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN. Allgeier signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Cardinals this offseason and is expected to have a key role in what could be a run-heavy offense in Arizona. The 26-year-old has had a solid start to his career despite backing up star running back Bijan Robinson. He averaged 4.3 yards per carry in four years with Atlanta and averaged 2.9 yards after contact last season. The Cardinals are likely easing Love into the offense, but the No. 3 overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft projects to be the leader of the team's backfield. Arizona also has James Conner (knee) and Trey Benson as well, making this a very crowded backfield. Allgeier is currently RotoBaller's RB50, but that stock could rise if he continues to work with the first-team offense in most of training camp.
Source: Josh Weinfuss of ESPN
Source: Josh Weinfuss of ESPN
Rome Odunze Says his Foot Feels Great
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (foot) made comments back in June about his injured foot being the "new normal," which led many to believe he'd never be the WR the team envisioned he'd be when they took him ninth overall in 2024 from the University of Washington. The 24-year-old third-year wideout clarified his "new normal" comments from earlier in the offseason by saying on Thursday that "wasn't really what he meant." What he meant was that he was injured last year, suffering a stress fracture in his foot that limited him in the second half. Odunze had 20 catches for 296 yards and five touchdowns through the first four weeks before catching 24 passes for 365 yards and one TD in the final eight regular-season games. He said his "foot feels great" and "amazing" now and that his foot issue from a year ago isn't a "chronic" injury. Fantasy managers shouldn't be avoiding Odunze in upcoming drafts, especially with DJ Moore now in Buffalo. All the offseason hype has been on second-year wideout Luther Burden III, potentially making Odunze an excellent value pick with WR2 upside in 2026.
Source: CHGO Bears
Source: CHGO Bears
Tyler Bass Fully Healthy and Ready to Go
Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (pelvis) told reporters that he's fully healthy and ready to go after rehabbing a pelvic injury that cost him all of last season, according to Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com. "It was hard to get out of bed for a couple weeks," Bass said. "When I started kicking, we started with baby steps- 20-yarders, 10-yarders, and then working from there. It wasn't until midway through OTAs that I started feeling like myself again." The 29-year-old kicker finished as a top-10 player at his position in fantasy in 2024, when he made 24 of his 29 field-goal attempts (4-for-4 from 50-plus yards) and 59 of his 64 extra-point tries in 17 regular-season games. The former sixth-round pick in 2020 from Georgia Southern is an 84.5% field-goal kicker (16-for-23 from 50-plus yards) in his five years in the NFL, and he could be a nice fantasy sleeper at the kicking position in Buffalo's high-scoring offense if he can manage to stay healthy in his return in 2026.
Source: Syracuse.com - Matt Parrino
Source: Syracuse.com - Matt Parrino
Erick All Medically Cleared for Start of Training Camp
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Erick All (knee) was medically cleared for the start of training camp over the weekend after multiple knee surgeries, according to Dan Hoard of Bengals.com. "I had to leave the training room," All said. "I got teary-eyed for a bit. That was a big moment for me. (The tears) kind of caught me by surprise. I was chomping at the bit, and once you hear those words, it kind of got me a little bit." All, a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft from the University of Iowa, played in nine games in his rookie season, catching 20 passes for 158 yards and zero touchdowns, before suffering a torn ACL that caused him to miss the entire 2025 campaign. The Bengals will ease him back into action this summer and in the preseason, but now that he's fully healthy, he'll have a chance to compete for TE2 duties behind Mike Gesicki. All's primary competition will come from Tanner Hudson and Drew Sample, but if he stays healthy, he could have a good shot to win the TE2 role. It's good news for Cincy's TE depth, but fantasy managers in redraft leagues can continue to ignore All.
Source: Bengals.com - Dan Hoard
Source: Bengals.com - Dan Hoard
Justin Fields Looking Impressive Early in Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs new backup quarterback Justin Fields made some impressive throws in training camp practice on Thursday, including a perfectly placed pass outside the numbers to receiver Andrew Armstrong during 7-on-7 drills, according to Chiefs.com's Matt McMullen. Fields added another excellent throw to hit tight end Mason Pline deep down the sideline. The 27-year-old former 11th overall pick by the Chicago Bears from Ohio State was a massive free-agent bust with the New York Jets in 2025, only playing in nine games and eventually being benched in favor of veteran Tyrod Taylor. Fields, who has always possessed elite rushing ability at the QB position, just has yet to put it all together as a passer to make him a viable long-term starter. He threw for 1,259 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception in his nine starts for the Jets, and now he finds himself as QB insurance in KC for Patrick Mahomes (knee), who is recovering from a torn ACL and LCL late last season. Mahomes appears to be on track for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season, but if anything were to happen to Mahomes again, Fields would become an interesting dual-threat weapon in head coach Andy Reid's offense.
Source: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen
Source: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen
