July 11, 2025
Los Angeles Rams running backs coach Ron Gould has noticed this offseason that running back
Kyren Williams is more explosive. Williams ranked seventh in the league with 1,299 rushing yards in 2024 and tied for fifth with 14 rushing touchdowns. However, his 27 explosive rushes of 10-plus yards ranked tid for 11th in the NFL. They were also the second-fewest of any RB with over 250 carries. Williams' five fumbles tied for second-most among backs. "The first thing that stood out to us was his explosiveness," Gould said. The 24-year-old's numbers have been solid, but his lack of size and speed leave him less room for error than most feature backs, and he's expected to face more competition for touches, mostly from
Blake Corum. Williams is still L.A.'s featured back, but he's on the RB1/2 borderline in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: TheRams.com - Wyatt Miller
July
11,
2025
New
England
Patriots
defensive
lineman
Christian
Barmore
played
in
just
four
games
during
the
2024
campaign
after
experiencing
blood
clots.
The
former
second-round
pick
out
of
Alabama
in
2021
was
entering
his
first
season
following
a
four-year,
$83
million
contract,
and
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July
10,
2025
San
Francisco
49ers
wide
receiver
Brandon
Aiyuk
(knee)
is
expected
to
start
the
2025
season
on
the
Physically
Unable
to
Perform
list,
which
would
sideline
him
for
the
first
four
games
as
he
recovers
from
ACL
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July 10, 2025
The Athletic's Colton Pouncy writes that Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes has paused when discussing wide receiver
Jameson Williams' future with the team, even though coaches have raved about him this offseason following a breakout 2024 campaign in which he caught 58 passes for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns during the regular season. Pouncy adds that the Lions might not be able to afford Williams in the long run if he continues on his current trajectory. The 24-year-old former 12th overall pick in 2022 out of Ohio State is under contract through the 2026 season. If the Lions cannot get close to an extension with him before the start of next season, he could become a trade candidate. The volume is unlikely to be there for Williams in 2025, but he can still be an explosive WR2/3 in fantasy, especially if the Lions emphasize the deep passing game more under new coordinator John Morton.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Colton Pouncy
July 10, 2025
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons, who is heading into the fifth year of his rookie deal in 2025, said he will be with the team this summer for the start of training camp, whether a new deal has been reached or not. However, Parsons didn't say whether he'd participate in on-field work without a new contract, according to The Athletic's Jon Machota. If a new deal isn't reached by July 22, the first day of training camp practice for Dallas, Parsons will likely be a hold-in at camp. The 26-year-old linebacker is reportedly seeking a contract in the range of $200 million. Contract issues aside, Parsons remains one of the most attractive pass-rushers in IDP fantasy leagues. The former 12th overall pick in 2021 out of Penn State has been a Pro Bowler in all four of his NFL seasons and has at least 12 sacks in all four years.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jon Machota
July 10, 2025
The Athletic's Joseph Person writes that Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Ikem Ekwonu appears to be next up for a contract extension after the team has locked up core players such as Derrick Brown and Jaycee Horn to extensions since Dan Morgan took over as general manager in 2024. Carolina already picked up Ekwonu's fifth-year option for 2026 that's worth $17.6 million. The 24-year-old former sixth overall pick in 2022 is the same dominant run blocker that he was at North Carolina State, but he could still stand to improve in pass protection. Pro Football Focus had Ekwonu ranked 126th out of 140 tackles in sacks allowed (seven) last year, even though he gave up four fewer sacks than he did the previous year. He'll enter the 2025 season as the presumed starter at left tackle for the Panthers.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Joseph Person
July 10, 2025
Arizona Cardinals safety Jalen Thompson, who turns 27 in July, is approaching the final year of his contract in 2025 -- he has a void year in 2026. Thompson has been a key defensive piece of Arizona's defensive backfield during his six years with the team, but The Athletic's Doug Haller writes that time is running out for him to get an extension. He finished third on the team in tackles in 2024 and has been productive and reliable in the desert, but Haller writes that the Cardinals seem to be grooming Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, a fourth-rounder last year, as Thompson's eventual replacement. Thompson had 100-plus combined tackles in 2021 and 2022 and almost returned to that mark a year ago with 98 tackles (61 solo). He could have some fantasy appeal in IDP leagues if he can stay healthy in what could be his last season with the Cardinals.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Doug Haller
July 10, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Najee Harris (eye) suffered a superficial eye injury during a Fourth of July fireworks mishap that resulted in injuries to several attendees, according to his agent, Doug Hendrickson. However, Harris is fully expected to be ready for the upcoming NFL season. It's unclear if Harris will be forced to miss any practices once training camp gets underway later this month, though. When healthy, the 27-year-old former Pittsburgh Steeler is expected to be a big part of the Chargers' run-first offense in 2025, although rookie first-rounder
Omarion Hampton, who was taken 22nd overall in April, will command plenty of touches himself. Harris has had 1,000 yards rushing in all four of his NFL seasons to this point, but he lacks the big-play ability that Hampton should provide. Fantasy managers won't be able to count on volume for Harris, who has become more of an RB3/flex.
--Keith HernandezSource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
July
10,
2025
Atlanta
Falcons
wide
receiver
Nick
Nash
went
unselected
in
the
2025
NFL
Draft
despite
leading
all
college
wideouts
in
receptions
(104),
receiving
yards
(1,382),
and
receiving
touchdowns
(16).
The
Falcons
added
him
as
a
priority
undrafted
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July 10, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro and likely future Hall of Fame offensive tackle Lane Johnson is entering his 13th NFL campaign since being selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. The 35-year-old is one of the longest-tenured players in Eagles history, and his six Pro Bowls and five All-Pro selections demonstrate his elite level of play over a long period. During an interview with NFL Network's "Good Morning Football", Johnson spoke on his potential retirement plans. "I still feel young in heart, but you can't ignore Father Time. I'm still having fun and enjoying what I do. I love being around the guys, competing, and it's just something that I really love doing every minute of it." Johnson signed a one-year contract extension this offseason to keep him in Philly through 2027, so he could be looking to play at least three more seasons if he continues to perform at a high level, which is great news for
Jalen Hurts and company.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
July
10,
2025
Los
Angeles
Rams
running
back
Blake
Corum
was
a
popular
fantasy
sleeper
heading
into
last
season
after
being
selected
in
the
third
round
of
the
2024
NFL
Draft
out
of
Michigan.
However,
the
24-year-old
failed
to
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July
10,
2025
Los
Angeles
Rams
running
back
Jarquez
Hunter
was
a
fourth-round
selection
in
the
2025
NFL
Draft
after
a
fantastic
final
season
at
Auburn.
This
offseason,
the
Rams
coaching
staff
is
pleased
with
his
attention
to
detail
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July 10, 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Kirk Cousins said in an episode of the Netflix series "Quarterback" that he felt "a little bit misled" when the Falcons took
Michael Penix Jr. at No. 8 overall in the 2024 NFL draft. It came just after Atlanta signed Cousins to a contract worth at least $100 million guaranteed to be their starter in 2024 and beyond. "I had no reason to leave Minnesota with how much we loved it there if both teams are going to be drafting a quarterback high," Cousins said. The 36-year-old led the team to a 6-3 start before injuring his right shoulder. After that, the Falcons lost four straight games, with Cousins throwing eight interceptions and no touchdowns in that stretch. He was eventually benched in Week 16 for Penix, who heads into 2025 as the unquestioned starter, with Cousins backing him up. Cousins could get traded during training camp, but for now he's useless in fantasy as a backup.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Marc Raimondi
July
10,
2025
Atlanta
Falcons
running
back
Bijan
Robinson
said
that
the
team
has
"outlandish
goals"
for
the
rushing
totals
in
2025,
even
after
they
lost
20%
of
their
starting
offensive
line
from
last
year.
Robinson
was
third
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July
10,
2025
Chicago
Bears
head
coach
Ben
Johnson
seems
confident
that
rookie
wide
receiver
Luther
Burden
III
(undisclosed)
will
be
good
to
go
for
the
start
of
training
camp
later
this
month,
according
to
The
Athletic's
Kevin
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