August 1, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. (knee) is missing his second consecutive practice on Friday due to knee soreness, according to Tyler Drake of AZ Sports. The second-year wide receiver's injury is not viewed as serious, but it's one to monitor to see how much time he ends up missing. Harrison Jr. added weight over the offseason after a relatively disappointing rookie year that saw him record 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games. Building chemistry with Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray is critical for Harrison Jr., as the two often appeared out of sync in 2024. The 22-year-old is being drafted as a WR2 in fantasy, which is significantly higher than where he finished last season.
--Will BradySource: AZ Sports - Tyler Drake
August 1, 2025
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver
Justin Jefferson (hamstring) was on a side field during practice on Friday working out with trainers, according to Emily Leiker of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Head coach Kevin O'Connell said there still isn't a timeline on Jefferson's full re-integration at practices, but that he would ramp back up into some work this week and that updates have been "really positive." The 26-year-old All-Pro wideout hasn't practiced with the rest of the team for a full week now, but the Vikings are likely just being overly cautious with one of the best pass-catchers in football. The Vikes want to rest Jefferson but also know he's going to need reps with quarterback
J.J. McCarthy before the start of the regular season. We would expect him to return to the practice field sooner than later. Unless Jefferson's absence drags on longer, he should still be one of the first receivers taken in fantasy drafts.
--Keith HernandezSource: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Emily Leiker
August
1,
2025
Indianapolis
Colts
wide
receiver
Adonai
Mitchell
looked
"elite"
in
the
team's
training
camp
practice
on
Thursday,
according
to
James
Boyd
of
The
Athletic.
Earlier
reporting
(from
Boyd)
indicated
that
Mitchell
was
struggling,
so
it's
a
good
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August 1, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles superstar running back
Saquon Barkley saw a "heavy workload as a ball-carrier and a receiver" during the team's training camp practice on Friday, according to Andrew DiCecco of Inside the Birds. A heavy rushing workload is the expectation for Barkley, as he led the NFL in rush attempts (345) and rushing yards (2,005) on his way to winning the AP Offensive Player of the Year Award in 2024. However, Barkley's receiving workload was relatively limited, as his 2.1 receptions per game was the lowest single-season mark of his career. Philadelphia has typically not utilized its running backs in the passing game during the
Jalen Hurts era, but the team has also never had a running back as dynamic as Barkley. Modest reception totals are basically the only flaw in Barkley's fantasy profile, so correcting that could put him on track for a second-straight RB1 finish.
--Will BradySource: Inside the Birds - Andrew DiCecco
August
1,
2025
The
New
England
Patriots
have
"significant
plans"
for
veteran
wide
receiver
Mack
Hollins,
according
to
ESPN's
Mike
Reiss.
Hollins
signed
a
two-year
contract
with
New
England
in
free
agency
after
spending
the
2024
season
with
the
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August 1, 2025
New York Giants wide receiver
Jalin Hyatt says he gained almost 20 pounds over the offseason and plans to play this season at 189-190 pounds. After playing at 171-172 pounds in 2024, Hyatt feels the added weight will help him improve his blocking and his ability to win contested catches, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. The third-year wide receiver has struggled to make a consistent impact so far in his NFL career. In 33 total games for the Giants, Hyatt has 31 catches for 435 yards and zero touchdowns. New York's top three receivers look pretty set heading into 2025, with
Malik Nabers and
Darius Slayton on the outside and
Wan'Dale Robinson manning the slot. That leaves Hyatt competing with
Lil'Jordan Humphrey,
Zach Pascal, and
Ihmir Smith-Marsette for a depth role.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Jordan Raanan
August 1, 2025
Free-agent wide receiver
Keenan Allen is visiting with the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, and there is "mutual interest in a potential reunion," according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The 33-year-old played last season with the Chicago Bears, but spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Chargers. Allen is not the same level of receiver he once was at his peak, but he's still a productive player. In 15 games with Chicago in 2024, he recorded 70 catches for 744 yards and seven touchdowns. The Chargers have
Ladd McConkey in place as their WR1, but lack certainty behind him. Allen would step in as their starting slot receiver, and there would be no worries about him needing time to build chemistry with quarterback
Justin Herbert. If he does end up signing with the Chargers, Allen would immediately become fantasy-relevant, particularly in PPR-scoring formats.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
August 1, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Dyami Brown had the "best day of the wide receivers" in practice on Thursday and has shown "good chemistry" with quarterback
Trevor Lawrence, according to John Shipley of Sports Illustrated. Brown is entering his first season in Jacksonville after spending the first four years of his career with the Washington Commanders. In 63 career games (10 starts) for Washington, he racked up 59 catches for 784 yards and four touchdowns. Brown has specialized as a downfield threat who can punish defenses over the top with his speed, which could be a nice fit alongside
Brian Thomas Jr. and
Travis Hunter in Jacksonville. The Jags are thin at receiver behind their two young stars, with
Parker Washington and
Austin Trammell profiling as Brown's main competition for the WR3 role.
--Will BradySource: Sports Illustrated - John Shipley
August
1,
2025
Tennessee
Titans
wide
receiver
James
Proche
II
has
been
"the
most
productive
receiver
in
11-on-11
drills"
in
the
team's
training
camp
practices,
according
to
Easton
Freeze
of
AtoZ
Sports.
The
28-year-old
is
in
his
first
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August
1,
2025
New
England
Patriots
rookie
wide
receiver
Kyle
Williams
has
been
"a
big-play
machine
whose
hands
let
him
down
too
much"
in
training
camp
so
far,
according
to
Chad
Graff
of
The
Athletic.
Graff
writes
that
Williams
read more...
August 1, 2025
Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons has requested a trade, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Reporting earlier today indicated that Parsons was considering this move as a result of messy negotiations between him and the Cowboys regarding a contract extension. The three-time All-Pro pass-rusher is entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2025. In 63 career games for Dallas, Parsons has 52.5 sacks, 112 QB hits, 172 solo tackles, and nine forced fumbles. While the Cowboys are under no obligation to trade him, it's noteworthy that they've let negotiations break down with their best defensive player to such an extent. If Dallas continues to refuse to negotiate with Parsons on a new deal, it's possible that the 26-year-old could initiate a holdout.
--Will BradySource: The 33rd Team - Ari Meirov
August 1, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Kenny Pickett (hamstring) will return to practice on Friday in a limited capacity, according to Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski. Pickett has been out of action since leaving the team's practice on July 26 after suffering a hamstring injury. Pickett is battling veteran
Joe Flacco for the starting quarterback role in Cleveland, with rookies
Dillon Gabriel and
Shedeur Sanders also on the fringes of the QB1 competition. A former first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pickett spent 2024 serving as the backup to
Jalen Hurts with the Philadelphia Eagles. He got into five games (one start), completing 59.5% of his passes for 291 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Reporting indicated that Pickett was trailing Flacco even before getting injured, so he needs to get back to full strength as quickly as possible.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Daniel Oyefusi
August 1, 2025
New York Jets running back
Braelon Allen (knee) returned to practice on Friday, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Allen missed the team's practices on both Wednesday and Thursday due to knee soreness. The second-year back has drawn rave reviews thus far in training camp, and early reporting indicates that the Jets plan to use more of a committee approach in the backfield between Allen,
Breece Hall, and
Isaiah Davis. As a rookie in 2024, Allen rushed for 334 yards and two touchdowns on 92 carries. Provided he can stay healthy, all indications are that he'll significantly increase his workload in 2025. If that happens, he could be a value as a late-round dart throw in fantasy drafts.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Zack Rosenblatt
August 1, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Xavier Worthy (head) was not diagnosed with a concussion and has been cleared by NFL and team doctors, according to Chiefs head coach Andy Reid. Worthy left practice on Tuesday with a head injury, but he appears to have avoided significant missed time. The second-year wide receiver is in line for a key role in Kansas City's offense, especially with fellow wideout
Rashee Rice likely facing an early-season suspension. As a rookie in 2024, Worthy played all 17 games, racking up 742 yards from scrimmage and nine total touchdowns. Chiefs coaches and quarterback
Patrick Mahomes have been vocal about wanting to throw downfield more in 2025. That should benefit Worthy, whose speed is his greatest asset as a wide receiver.
--Will BradySource: The Kansas City Star - Sam McDowell
August 1, 2025
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver
DeVonta Smith (back) is missing his fourth straight practice at training camp on Friday with back tightness, according to Brooks Kubena of The Athletic. However, on the bright side, Smith warmed up with the team and also ran some sprints with trainers, suggesting that he could be close to rejoining team drills this weekend. While it's something worth keeping an eye on for the Eagles' WR2, it sounds like fantasy managers shouldn't be worried at all that it's something that will linger into the regular season. The 26-year-old former 10th overall pick in 2021 out of Alabama has been one of the best No. 2 wideouts in football since entering the league, and he has two 1,000-yard seasons and 27 total touchdowns in four years in the NFL. RotoBaller has Smith ranked on the WR2/3 borderline for the upcoming campaign.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Brooks Kubena
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