August 26, 2025
The Cleveland Browns are expected to release running back
Pierre Strong Jr. (concussion), sources tell Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Before being released, Strong suffered a concussion in the team's preseason finale on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams. The 26-year-old will hit the open market looking for a new team to latch on with before the start of the regular season in two weeks. Strong was originally a fourth-round draft pick (127th overall) by the New England Patriots in the 2022 NFL draft out of South Dakota State. He spent just his rookie year in New England before playing with Cleveland the last two years. In his three years in the league, Strong has averaged a healthy 5.0 yards per carry while rushing for 499 yards and two touchdowns on 99 rushing attempts over 46 games (one start). He's well off the fantasy radar for now.
--Keith HernandezSource: CBS Sports - Matt Zenitz
August
26,
2025
The
New
Orleans
Saints
plan
to
terminate
the
contract
of
running
back
Clyde
Edwards-Helaire,
a
source
tells
Nick
Underhill
of
NewOrleans.Football.
Edwards-Helaire
was
originally
the
32nd
overall
pick
by
the
Kansas
City
Chiefs
in
2020
out
read more...
August
26,
2025
Kansas
City
Chiefs
wide
receiver
Tyquan
Thornton,
the
New
England
Patriots'
former
second-round
draft
pick,
has
made
the
Chiefs'
53-man
roster,
multiple
sources
tell
Jordan
Schultz
of
FOX
Sports.
The
Chiefs
love
speed
on
offense,
and
read more...
August
26,
2025
The
San
Francisco
Standard's
Tim
Kawakami
reports
that
there's
"still
no
resolution"
in
the
contract
standoff
between
the
San
Francisco
49ers
and
wide
receiver
Jauan
Jennings
(calf).
Additionally,
Kawakami
writes
that
he
doesn't
think
"either
side
read more...
August 26, 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs have released running back
Carson Steele, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. An undrafted free agent signee in 2024, Steele earned some playing time early last season for Kansas City and finished the year with 56 carries for 183 yards. The Chiefs have much better depth at the position heading into 2025 after bringing back veteran
Kareem Hunt, signing
Elijah Mitchell in free agency, and using a seventh-round pick on
Brashard Smith. With Steele now out of the picture, Hunt, Mitchell, and Smith will compete for touches in Kansas City behind undisputed RB1
Isiah Pacheco.
--Will BradySource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
August 26, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Irv Smith Jr. (ankle) has suffered an ankle sprain that could lead to him being placed on injured reserve, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The Texans already lost some talent at the position earlier this summer when
Brevin Jordan (knee) went down with a serious knee injury. Without Smith Jr. and Jordan, 2024 fourth-rounder
Cade Stover and recent trade acquisition
Harrison Bryant make up the depth behind top tight end
Dalton Schultz. Schultz is a low-upside TE2 in fantasy, but his playing time in Houston may be a bit more secure now than it was when the preseason began.
UPDATE: Smith was placed on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday.--Will BradySource: KPRC 2 Houston - Aaron Wilson
August 26, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts are releasing tight end
Jelani Woods, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. A third-round pick in 2022, Woods had 25 catches and three touchdowns in his rookie season, but injuries have prevented him from playing in an NFL game in either of the last two years. After drafting
Tyler Warren in the first round of this year's draft, the Colts have a deep tight end room that also includes
Mo Alie-Cox,
Drew Ogletree, and
Will Mallory. Woods is an intriguing talent with excellent physical traits, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him get a second chance elsewhere.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Jeremy Fowler
August 26, 2025
Tennessee Titans running back
Tyjae Spears (ankle) will start the season on Injured Reserve and miss a minimum of four games, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Spears suffered a high ankle sprain in preseason play that will end up sidelining him for close to two months. With Spears set to miss the start of the season,
Tony Pollard should be in for a significant volume of snaps and touches in the Titans' backfield. Rookie sixth-rounder
Kalel Mullings (ankle) now looks like the leader to be the RB2, but he's dealing with an ankle injury of his own. When Spears returns, he profiles as a low-end RB3/flex option, but fantasy managers need to downgrade him given the now-guaranteed missed time.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
August 26, 2025
The New Orleans Saints are waiving quarterback
Jake Haener, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. A fourth-round pick by New Orleans in 2023, Haener started training camp in competition with
Spencer Rattler and
Tyler Shough for the team's QB1 role. Haener had clearly fallen behind Rattler and Shough in recent weeks, and he will now get a chance to latch on elsewhere. The 26-year-old played in eight games (one start) for the Saints in 2024, completing 18 of 39 pass attempts for 226 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Haener may have an opportunity to sign with another team as a backup, but he's unlikely to be fantasy-relevant in 2025.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo
August 26, 2025
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver
Jordan Watkins (ankle) worked out on a side field during the team's practice on Monday, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Watkins suffered a high-ankle sprain in the team's preseason opener and has not practiced since. A fourth-round pick out of Ole Miss, Watkins was reportedly having a solid training camp before the injury. The initial timeline provided for Watkins was a one-month absence, which means he's still likely a couple of weeks away from returning in full. Both
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and
Jauan Jennings (calf) may still be sidelined when Watkins returns. If that's the case, the 23-year-old will have a chance to earn regular playing time and possibly even be the 49ers' WR2 behind
Ricky Pearsall.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
August 26, 2025
The New York Jets are expected to release wide receiver
Malachi Corley. Corley was selected in the third round of last year's NFL Draft out of Western Kentucky. However, with a new coaching staff in New York led by Aaron Glenn, Corley was unable to earn a spot on the final roster. In his rookie season, Corley was not given many opportunities as he appeared in only nine games. During this brief stint with the Jets, he caught just three passes and tallied 16 yards. He also carried the ball twice and tallied an additional 26 yards. In the preseason, Corley was also very quiet and did not make a strong case to hold a spot on the roster. As a result, fantasy managers should expect
Garrett Wilson to serve as the clear WR1 in New York, with
Josh Reynolds and
Allen Lazard serving as the No. 2 and No. 3.
--Andy SmithSource: Matt Zenitz
August 26, 2025
According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the New York Giants are cutting tight end
Greg Dulcich. This is a surprising movie, as the veteran tight end enjoyed a productive preseason. In their preseason finale, the 25-year-old found the back of the end zone twice and tallied 26 yards. However, Dulcich was unable to earn a spot on the final roster. The former third-round pick from the 2022 NFL Draft began his NFL career with the Broncos. With the Broncos, Dulcich enjoyed a productive rookie season, totaling 411 yards, but would only catch eight passes in his following two seasons. In 2024, Dulcich appeared in five games for the Giants but never caught a pass. Given his productive preseason, Dulcich could draw some interest in the free agent market as a depth tight end. However, given his lack of regular-season production, fantasy managers should leave him off draft boards.
--Andy SmithSource: Tom Pelissero
August 26, 2025
The New England Patriots have named rookie
Andy Borregales their starting kicker for 2025 after releasing
Parker Romo on Tuesday. A sixth-round draft pick, Borregales arrives from Miami (FL), where he built a strong collegiate résumé by converting 74 of 86 field goals, including an impressive 18-for-19 mark in 2024. While he showed some inconsistency during the preseason, the Patriots are committing to him as their long-term option at the position. New England will be counting on Borregales' leg to stabilize special teams and provide reliability in tight games throughout the season.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Mark Daniels
August 26, 2025
The Cleveland Browns have released veteran wide receiver
Diontae Johnson, making him one of Tuesday's notable roster cuts. Johnson, a 2021 Pro Bowler with the Steelers, was battling for a reserve role behind
Cedric Tillman and
Jerry Jeudy but fell short. The six-year veteran has bounced around recently, spending time with the Panthers, Ravens, and Titans last season, struggling to regain his early-career form. Still, Johnson's polished route running and proven production give him a chance to latch on elsewhere. As teams finalize their rosters before Week 1, the 29-year-old could emerge as a depth option for a contender.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Mike Garafolo
August 26, 2025
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released wide receiver
Trey Palmer ahead of Tuesday's roster deadline. Palmer, a sixth-round pick in 2023, appeared in 32 games with 11 starts over the past two seasons, recording 557 receiving yards and four touchdowns. After flashing early in his career, his role diminished last year, and the offseason additions of
Emeka Egbuka and
Tez Johnson made him the odd man out in a crowded receiver group. At just 24, Palmer still offers speed and versatility, and the Pittsburgh Steelers showned interest earlier in camp, giving him at least one possible landing spot for 2025.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Ari Meirov
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