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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Could be on the Roster Bubble
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. "could be a trade candidate ahead of final cuts," according to Kevin Patra of NFL.com. A fourth-round pick of the Giants in 2024, Tracy Jr. has topped 1,000 scrimmage yards in each of his first two NFL seasons. However, New York has a new coaching staff in place under John Harbaugh heading into 2026, and the team has a trio of capable running back options outside of Tracy Jr. in Cam Skattebo, Najee Harris, and Devin Singletary. Tracy Jr. has also had a rough preseason so far. He whiffed on a block that led to a big hit on Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in the team's first game and fumbled in New York's second game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday. Given the backfield depth in New York, Tracy Jr.'s fantasy value would likely be improved by a move elsewhere.
Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra
Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra
Ahmad Hardy to Miss Start of Season Due to Offseason Gunshot Wound
According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy (leg) will be unable to begin the regular season due to the gunshot wound he suffered in the offseason. Per Thamel, Hardy has yet to return to the practice field and is targeting "mid-September" as a potential return date. This will significantly lower his fantasy value heading into the regular season. Hardy has emerged as one of the nation's top running backs over his first two collegiate seasons. He made his college debut in 2024 with Louisiana-Monroe, where he led the Sun Belt Conference with 1,351 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. In 2025, he took his talents to Missouri, where he led the SEC with an even higher 1,649 rushing yards and was even named All-American. During his absence, Jamal Roberts should take the bulk of the carries and will provide early fantasy value as he posted a stellar 6.1 YPA on 124 carries last fall.
Source: Pete Thamel
Source: Pete Thamel
Christian McCaffrey Misses Practice on Saturday
The Athletic's Vic Tafur reports San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey (undisclosed) did not participate in Saturday's practice. The star running back has been held out of practices and preseason action due to undisclosed "tightness." However, head coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier in the week that if it were the regular season, McCaffrey would be practicing and playing. With his injury history, the team has understandably opted to be cautious. In the two seasons following a 330-plus-touch season, he has played a combined seven games (three games in 2020 and four games in 2024). McCaffrey saw over 400 touches last season that produced 2,126 total scrimmage yards and 17 total touchdowns. The 30-year-old will be a high-risk, high-reward fantasy option for managers heading into drafts in 2026.
Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur
Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur
De'Zhaun Stribling Day-to-Day With Shoulder Injury
NBC Sports Bay Area & California's Matt Maiocco reports San Francisco 49ers rookie wideout De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) is considered day-to-day with a shoulder injury. Stribling reportedly sustained his shoulder injury during Thursday's 41-17 preseason win against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 23-year-old had four catches for 46 yards on five targets in his second preseason outing. Stribling has become a trendy late-round target for fantasy managers after teammate Ricky Pearsall (knee) underwent season-ending knee surgery in early August and Mike Evans has missed time due to a quadriceps strain. Since then, Stribling has turned heads in training camp and produced strong outings in preseason action. However, he has not been able to fully maximize his opportunity to carve out a role in the 49ers' offense since this is the second injury he has had in August. Stribling should still be viewed as a later-round target in fantasy football drafts with high upside.
Source: NBCS - Matt Maiocco
Source: NBCS - Matt Maiocco
Michael Penix Jr. Cleared for 11-on-11 Work
ESPN's Marc Raimondi reports that Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has been cleared for 11-on-11 drills. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Penix will practice with the team on Monday. Penix has been recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee that he sustained in Week 11 against the Carolina Panthers last season. This marked Penix's third knee surgery in his career after having two ACL reconstruction surgeries on his right knee in college. The 26-year-old was the QB26 through Week 11 while averaging 13.7 points per game. After struggling in his sophomore season, the Falcons chose to bring in veteran quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to compete for the starting quarterback role. Tagovailoa currently has the upper hand in the competition since Penix has not been cleared to participate in full team drills until now. However, Tagovailoa has had shaky performances in joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts and in his preseason debut against the Denver Broncos that could allow Penix to jump back into the race.
Source: ESPN - Marc Raimondi
Source: ESPN - Marc Raimondi
DeMeco Ryans Thinks Woody Marks Will Have Special Year
The Coachspeak Index reported that Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans thinks running back Woody Marks will have a special season in 2026. "I'm seeing a more dynamic, faster, more physical runner," Ryans said. "He's running behind his pads...He just looks faster, looks more decisive. He's looking really special, looking like he's gonna have a special year." Marks was an inconsistent, high-upside waiver-wire pickup in fantasy football as a rookie last season. The 25-year-old surpassed 12 PPR points five times while failing to reach eight fantasy points six times after Week 4. There was interest in Marks in the fantasy community this season until David Montgomery arrived in Houston. However, Marks has reportedly had a strong training camp and consistently received praise from coaches. He is currently RotoBaller's RB46 in PPR formats, and it will be intriguing to see how the team deploys him this season.
Source: The Coachspeak Index
Source: The Coachspeak Index
Vic Burley Suspended Indefinitely Following Arrest
Clemson defensive tackle Vic Burley has been suspended indefinitely following an arrest for disorderly conduct early Saturday morning, head coach Dabo Swinney announced. Burley had only returned to practice Thursday after missing time earlier in camp, and Swinney said he noticed him several times during the Tigers' final scrimmage. The redshirt junior logged 15 tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss and a pass breakup across 175 defensive snaps in 2025, then started the Pinstripe Bowl. Clemson already entered 2026 replacing all 24 regular-season starts at defensive tackle from last year. Burley's suspension removes another experienced option from that rotation with a Sept. 5 trip to LSU next on the schedule.
Source: Grayson Mann
Source: Grayson Mann
Anthony Colandrea Named Nebraska's Week 1 Starter
Nebraska quarterback Anthony Colandrea will start the Sept. 5 opener against Ohio, head coach Matt Rhule announced Saturday. The UNLV transfer gets the Week 1 nod after a 2025 season in which he threw for 3,459 yards, 23 touchdowns and nine interceptions while running for 649 yards and 10 more scores. He was named Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year. RotoBaller has Colandrea at QB33 in its latest CFF rankings, and the starting designation takes one obvious preseason question off the board. Colandrea already had 31 career starts between Virginia and UNLV before transferring to Nebraska. His first one for the Huskers comes at home against the Bobcats.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Can Michael Wilson Repeat as a Reliable Fantasy Option in 2026?
Arizona Cardinals wideout Michael Wilson is coming off a career year where he set career-best marks in targets, receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. The 26-year-old finished as the WR10 overall in PPR scoring and averaged 13.0 fantasy points per game. Wilson quickly established a connection with Jacoby Brissett and reaped the benefits of Marvin Harrison Jr. missing an extended amount of time due to injuries. However, in the three games Harrison played over 70 percent of the snaps after Week 6, Wilson averaged 7.9 points per game and failed to surpass double-digit fantasy points. In addition, Wilson averaged 4.9 points per game during the first seven weeks of the season when Harrison was on the field. It will be intriguing to see if Harrison and Wilson can coexist in Mike LaFleur's new offense. If not, Wilson could fade to being off fantasy radars in season-long leagues again.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ethan Johnson Signs With South Carolina
South Carolina has added former Appalachian State cornerback Ethan Johnson, who signed with the Gamecocks after receiving temporary eligibility relief from a Louisiana court, according to Pete Nakos of On3. Johnson started all 13 games for App State in 2025 and finished with 44 tackles, 13 pass breakups, one interception and 1.5 tackles for loss. He made 39 starts across four seasons with the Mountaineers. Johnson is one of 16 football players covered by the Louisiana temporary restraining order, which currently allows him to play a fifth season. The ruling is temporary, not a final eligibility decision. For CFF formats using team defenses, this is mainly a depth addition to South Carolina's secondary ahead of the Sept. 5 opener against Kent State.
Source: Transfer Portal
Source: Transfer Portal
Jonathon Long With Shot at Marlins Debut This Season
Miami Marlins infield/outfield prospect Jonathon Long has four RBI and 14 runs scored in 13 games since joining Triple-A Jacksonville. Long was acquired by the Marlins from the Chicago Cubs at the trade deadline. In 99 games this season with Triple-A Iowa, Long hit .283 with 12 homers and 62 RBI to go with 67 runs scored. The 24-year-old infield/outfield prospect is the No. 19 prospect in the Marlins' system and has a 50-grade hit tool with 50-grade power. Long has the versatility to play either corner infield position along with the outfield, giving him a better shot at making his debut this season. With first baseman Kyle Stowers on the IL, that also gives Long a better shot at an MLB debut. The Marlins do have good outfield depth, along with Javier Sanoja manning third base, so Long will need to break through a bit for a big-league opportunity this season.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Chris Marshall Separating as Arkansas' Top Receiver
Arkansas wide receiver Chris Marshall has started to separate as the Razorbacks' top receiver during fall camp, according to Daniel Fair of HawgBeat. Marshall has stacked strong practices with a big first scrimmage, where he caught a 96-yard pass from AJ Hill and a 34-yard touchdown from KJ Jackson. Ryan Silverfield called his day tremendous and said Marshall continues to show what he can do. The Boise State transfer caught 30 passes for 574 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games last season, an average of 19.1 yards per catch. Arkansas still has not publicly settled the quarterback battle between Jackson and Hill, but Marshall has made plays with both. That emerging No. 1 role is the part that matters for CFF drafts, not just the camp highlights.
Source: Daniel Fair
Source: Daniel Fair
James Cook III a Safe Pick with Upside in 2026
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III has finished as a top-10 running back in overall scoring in back-to-back seasons. He has rushed for 2,630 yards on 516 carries with 28 touchdowns across 33 games. In addition, Cook won the rushing title last year with 1,621 rushing yards. The 26-year-old has proven he can be a top fantasy producer by relying on his rushing production. However, Bills offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael has hinted that the Bills will look to use him more in the passing game this year, according to Alex Brasky of Sports Illustrated. Cook was labeled the best receiving running back in the 2022 NFL Draft coming out of Georgia due to his skillful route running and excellent hands. Conversely, Cook has mainly operated as an early-down runner and a goal-line back near the end zone. If Cook gets more involved in the passing game, it could boost him into a top 3 overall finisher at the position this season.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Alex Brasky
Source: Sports Illustrated - Alex Brasky
Lazaro Montes Keeps Hitting With Power at Triple-A
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes continues to show off his power stroke this season in the minors. Montes has eight homers and 18 RBI in August with Triple-A Tacoma and is up to 36 homers and 92 RBI between Double-A Arkansas and Tacoma this season. The left-handed hitter is the No. 5 prospect in the Mariners' system and has 65-grade power. Montes, signed out of Cuba, would offer nice power potential for fantasy teams if given a shot at promotion to Seattle. Fantasy managers can take a chance on Montes this season, but there is a good shot that he will not make his big-league debut until next season. At 21 years old, Montes could use a bit more minor league seasoning, but looks like a player who will make a big-time impact in the major leagues when he debuts.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Ethan Davis Sits Out Final Preseason Scrimmage
Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis (lower body) sat out Saturday's final preseason scrimmage as his absence from fall camp continued. Davis has been sidelined since early August with a lower-body injury, though tight ends coach Alec Abeln previously said the issue was not serious and that Tennessee was being cautious with him. Davis is coming off a 2025 season in which he caught 21 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns in nine games. DaSaahn Brame has gotten added work while Davis has been out, and the extended layoff is worth tracking with the season opener against Furman set for Sept. 5. RotoBaller ranks Davis as TE19 in its latest CFF rankings.
Source: On3
Source: On3
