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Ahmani Marshall, Raheim Sanders Competing for No. 3 RB Spot
Cleveland Browns running backs Ahmani Marshall and Raheim Sanders are competing for the No. 3 role, head coach Todd Monken told Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram. Marshall is an Appalachian State product who spent his rookie season in 2025 on the Browns' practice squad. He didn't get an offensive touch last year, but the Browns are encouraged by his development. Even though he rushed for just four yards on six carries during the Browns' preseason loss on Saturday, he contributed as a receiver with four targets, three catches, and 19 receiving yards. Sanders was also a rookie last year, but he got more game reps with 27 carries, three catches, 113 scrimmage yards, and a touchdown. The 24-year-old South Carolina product had two carries for nine yards in the preseason opener, and he also caught two passes for an additional seven receiving yards. Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson are the clear top two running backs in Cleveland, and it doesn't sound like the Browns want to carry more than three players at the position, so the position battle between Marshall and Sanders will be quite important. Presumably, both backs will have more opportunities to win the roster battle throughout the next two weeks of the preseason.
Source: Scott Petrak
Source: Scott Petrak
Joe Milton III Turns in Strong Showing on Saturday
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III kept himself firmly in the mix for the No. 2 job with a strong second half in Saturday's 17-7 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks. Milton completed 12 of 15 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown, finishing with a 118.6 passer rating and no interceptions. He came out sharp after halftime, completing five of his first six throws for 62 yards on an 84-yard touchdown drive. That possession ended with Milton finding rookie Camden Brown for a two-yard score in the back corner of the end zone. Sam Howell had a good night too, going 8-for-12 for 94 yards and a touchdown in the first half. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said both quarterbacks handled Seattle's pressure well and protected the football. Dallas listed Milton or Howell behind Dak Prescott on its first unofficial depth chart, and Saturday did little to separate them. Milton did what he needed to do to keep the competition going.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Justin Wrobleski Placed on Injured List with Forearm Issue
According to David Vassegh, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski (forearm) was placed on the 15-day Injured List on Sunday. Wrobleski has struggled over his last three starts, so the forearm issue could be partially to blame for his lack of success lately. The Dodgers haven't revealed a timetable on the southpaw yet, so fantasy managers will need to stay tuned for more updates. The 25-year-old owns a 3.56 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 100/28 K/BB ratio across 126.1 innings of work this season. In a corresponding move, Kyle Hurt was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to take the spot on the active roster.
Source: David Vassegh
Source: David Vassegh
Tucker Kraft Hopes to Avoid Snap Count in Week 1
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) said he hopes that he won't be on a snap count for Week 1 of the regular season against the Minnesota Vikings, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Kraft is working his way back from an ACL tear, and he has four weeks to progress through the final stages of his recovery so that he can avoid having any limitations in the season opener. It was previously reported that he was on track to be ready for Week 1, but this latest update suggests that he could be able to handle a full workload. Kraft was the overall TE1 in PPR leagues before tearing his ACL in Week 9 last season, so fantasy managers will hope that he can return to that level of productivity in 2026. Even if the injury does hinder him slightly, we're still optimistic that he can be a top-eight fantasy tight end in redraft leagues. As it stands, he ranks as the overall TE5 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings.
Source: Rob Demovsky
Source: Rob Demovsky
Jaylin Noel Dealing with Hamstring and Pinkie Injuries
Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel (hamstring, pinkie) is expected to be sidelined for a few more weeks as he recovers from hamstring and pinkie injuries, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. We knew about the finger issue in late July, but the hamstring issue appears to be an additional ailment that previously went unreported. Noel remains on track to be healthy in time for Week 1 of the regular season, but we don't expect to see him on the field for either of the Texans' next two preseason games. Nevertheless, he projects as the Texans' No. 4 receiver behind Nico Collins, Tank Dell, and Jayden Higgins. Noel should surpass last season's finish as the WR91 in PPR leagues, but we still don't expect him to have weekly fantasy relevance given the Texans' top-heavy receiver room.
Source: Aaron Wilson
Source: Aaron Wilson
James Wood is Progressing Slowly
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (oblique) is progressing more slowly than the team hoped since landing on the Injured List, according to Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com. On Sunday, Nats manager Blake Butera told reporters that progress has been slow for Wood, but he hasn't been shut down from baseball activities. Wood has been throwing, taking dry swings, and swinging off a tee, but isn't ready for more intense work yet. He has been out since August 4 and will likely require a minor league rehab assignment before rejoining the Nats roster. There's a chance that Wood is back by the end of August, but fantasy managers might have to wait until the beginning of September before Wood returns.
Source: Mark Zuckerman
Source: Mark Zuckerman
Kaden Davis Busy in Bears Debut, Draws Team High in Targets
Chicago Bears wide receiver Kaden Davis made a strong first impression in Saturday's 34-10 preseason win over the Cleveland Browns. Davis started with most of Chicago's regulars sitting and caught four passes for 88 yards on six targets, tying Maurice Alexander for the team lead in targets. All four of his catches came in the first half, including a 41-yard connection with Tyson Bagent and a pair of 21-yard grabs on the drive that set up Cairo Santos' field goal before halftime. The performance wasn't completely out of nowhere. Davis and Bagent have connected several times during training camp, including on a 70-plus-yard touchdown at Thursday's practice. Chicago signed Davis in June after he spent the spring with the UFL's Houston Gamblers, and he's still fighting for a roster spot in a crowded receiver room. Saturday gave him a real chance to stand out, and 88 yards on six looks certainly helped his case.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
MLB Legend Tommy John Passes Away
MLB icon Tommy John has passed away at the age of 83 peacefully at his home in Florida, surrounded by his family. This news comes only days after it was reported that John was in hospice care at his Florida home. During his career, John was a four-time All-Star during his 26-year big league career. He pitched with six different organizations, but is most known for his time with the New York Yankees. In 1974, John underwent experimental surgery after suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament. This surgery helped him get back to the mound and ultimately became known as Tommy John surgery. John leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond his playing career. His name is now forever attached to one of the most important medical procedures in sports history.
Source: MLB
Source: MLB
George Kittle Says He's "Pretty Close" in Achilles Rehab
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (Achilles) gave another positive update on his recovery Sunday. While doing his on-field rehab, Kittle told Matt Barrows that he's "hitting numbers I need to hit" and is "pretty close." Kittle remains on the active/PUP list and hasn't returned to team practice yet after tearing his right Achilles during San Francisco's Wild Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles in January. He has been working off to the side throughout camp as he continues to build toward football activity. Kittle has made Week 1 his goal, although coming back that quickly from a January Achilles tear would be an aggressive timeline. The 32-year-old was still productive when healthy last season, catching 57 passes for 628 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games. There is still another step to take before Kittle is practicing with his teammates, but his latest comments suggest the rehab continues to move in the right direction.
Source: Matt Barrows
Source: Matt Barrows
Dont'e Thornton Jr. Still "Banged Up," Expected to Return in Preseason
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (undisclosed) was working off to the side without pads during Sunday's training camp practice, according to Sam Warren of The Athletic. Thornton missed the team's preseason opener on Thursday against the Arizona Cardinals and several practices before that with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Klint Kubiak said Thornton has been "banged up" but expects him to return in the preseason. The 23-year-old second-year wideout has missed valuable reps as rookie Malik Benson currently looks like the favorite for WR3 duties behind starters Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor. After being taken with the 108th overall pick in the fourth round in 2025 from the University of Tennessee, Thornton caught only 10 of his 30 targets for 135 yards and zero touchdowns in 15 games (eight starts) in his first year in the NFL. When he returns to practice, he'll be competing with Benson and fellow second-year pass-catcher Jack Bech for playing time in 2026. Thornton's combination of size (6-foot-5, 205 pounds) and speed makes him an interesting offensive weapon in what should be a better Raiders offense, but he's not currently on the redraft radar in 12-team leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Sam Warren
Source: The Athletic - Sam Warren
Commanders Head Coach Dismisses Recent Jayden Daniels Controversy
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn downplayed the recent controversy involving quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU when he spoke with reporters Sunday. Asked whether he and Daniels had discussed the matter, Quinn said he "hasn't followed it a lot," according to Ben Standig. He didn't offer an opinion on the dispute itself, instead pointing to the strong camp Daniels has put together and the leadership he's shown. Daniels' representatives recently sent LSU a cease-and-desist letter regarding the school's use of his name, image and likeness after his former No. 5 was given to cornerback DJ Pickett. Daniels addressed the situation Thursday, saying his "sole personal focus" is Commanders football and that he hopes the issues with LSU can be resolved privately. Quinn's answer Sunday stayed in that same football-first lane. Daniels has looked comfortable in Washington's new offense throughout camp, and Quinn previously said the quarterback was ahead of where he expected him to be in taking command of the system.
Source: Ben Standig
Source: Ben Standig
Bub Means Leads Saints in Receiving in Preseason Opener
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bub Means turned in a strong showing in Saturday's 24-20 preseason loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, catching four passes for a game-high 77 yards. Means came close to scoring in the second quarter when Zach Wilson found him down the field and he was stopped at the 1-yard line. Rookie tight end Oscar Delp scored on the next play. Means also hauled in a 37-yard pass later in the quarter, giving him two of New Orleans' biggest gains of the night. The performance was especially encouraging after Means missed all of the 2025 regular season because of ankle injuries. He is currently listed fourth on one receiver line of the Saints' unofficial depth chart, behind Chris Olave, Barion Brown and Trey Palmer, so there is still plenty of work to do. Still, 77 yards in his first preseason action of 2026 gives Means something to build on as he fights for a spot in the receiver rotation.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Joey Logano Earns Second Victory of 2026 at Richmond
Joey Logano of Team Penske won the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Logano started the race on Saturday Night from 10th, but quickly made up ground during the race's first stage. The No. 22 Ford driver raced up to third by the end of the first stage, finishing behind his teammate Ryan Blaney and Chase Briscoe. In the second stage, Logano ran inside the top five through the whole stage outside of pit stops. The second half of the stage saw Logano finally take the lead for the first time over Briscoe, and he pulled away until he won the stage. In the final stage, Logano competed for the win mainly with Briscoe, trading the lead back and forth several times. Lap 361 was the turning point for Logano, as he got by Briscoe as they both were in their final set of pit stops. From there, Logano held off Briscoe despite several attempts to pass for the win and gained his second victory of the 2026 season and the 39th total of his Cup career. After earning his third Cup victory at Richmond, Logano is now ninth in the Cup Series standings after 24 races.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com
Chase Briscoe Misses the Victory at Richmond after Leading the Most Laps
Chase Briscoe was one of the main contenders to compete for the win throughout the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Starting outside of the front row in second, Briscoe ran towards the front throughout the entire race outside of pit stops. In the first stage, he ran second the whole time behind Ryan Blaney, and although he tried to mount a charge to pass Blaney, Briscoe remained second and fell short of winning the stage. In the second stage, Briscoe took the lead from Blaney until midway through the stage, when Blaney outpaced Briscoe. After a caution on lap 125 handed Briscoe the lead again after pit stops, he led the field until late into the second stage, when Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin both passed him, leaving him to place third at the end of the stage. In the final stage, Briscoe continued to compete for the win alongside Logano, Tyler Reddick, and Hamlin. Briscoe led at several different points of the final stage until lap 361, when Logano passed him before their final pit stops. The No. 19 Toyota driver chased Logano throughout the rest of the stage, but ultimately could not get past him as he settled for second despite leading the most laps (171). With his first career top-5 finish at Richmond, Briscoe is now fifth in the regular season standings after 24 races.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com
Austin Cindric Scores his Best Finish of the 2026 Season so far at Richmond
Team Penske's Austin Cindric scored his best finish of the 2026 season in the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Cindric first had an uphill battle to a top finish as he started the race from 23rd, but the speed in his car was better than most. The No. 2 Ford driver moved up through the field on pure speed and a well-executed pit stop midway through the stage. Cindric placed fourth at the end of the first stage, earning seven stage points. The second stage featured some struggles for Cindric, as he nearly collided with Daniel Suarez at one point on pit road and lost some positions. However, Cindric's car pulled him back up through the field, and he placed fourth at the end of the second stage, gathering seven more stage points. In the final stage, Cindric ran inside the top five throughout the whole stage outside of pit stops, but was still slower than Chase Briscoe and his teammate Joey Logano to compete for the win. Cindric's second top-5 finish of the season moved him up to 15th in the Cup Series standings and 57 points ahead of the cutoff to make The Chase.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com
