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Cam Vaughn Files Lawsuit to Enter Transfer Portal
Former Miami wide receiver Cam Vaughn has filed a lawsuit against the university and the NCAA in an attempt to enter the transfer portal. Vaughn was dismissed from the team on August 17th, with his representative stating that Miami "cancelled his scholarship with no written explanation, no identified rule violation, and no hearing. Miami then refused to submit the waiver request the NCAA requires so that he can enter the transfer portal -- leaving Cam without the ability to pursue his education or a team to play for." Vaughn played for West Virginia last season, leading the team in all receiving stats with 35 receptions for 541 yards and four touchdowns.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Fame Ijeboi Entrenched as Purdue RB1
Purdue junior running back Fame Ijeboi has taken the bulk of the first-team work throughout the summer, setting himself up for a big workload come this fall. With Devin Mockobee, who led the team in rushing the past four seasons, having graduated, Ijeboi steps into a potential heavy-volume role. Ijeboi comes in from Minnesota, where he spent a handful of games as the lead back filling in for an injured Darius Taylor last season. He rushed 97 times for 441 yards and two touchdowns on the year, gaining some Big Ten experience ahead of his debut season with Purdue. Ijeboi will debut as a Boilermaker on September 4th, when Purdue hosts Indiana State.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Legend Bey Earning Playing Time?
Ohio State freshman running back Legend Bey has shed his black stripe, officially making him a part of "the brotherhood" in Columbus. Bey's teammates have raved about him, with veteran running back Ja'Kobi Jackson stating, "I've seen somebody who has, you know, very great potential to be the player that Ohio State wants him to be. He'll continue to grow and learn everything. He's going to be that guy." Bey's explosiveness has made him a candidate to return kicks as a true freshman, and could also allow him to see some playing time in the backfield alongside Bo Jackson and Isaiah West. He will make his Ohio State debut on September 5th as the Buckeyes host Ball State.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Anthony Hankerson Enters Transfer Portal
Former Oregon State running back Anthony Hankerson has entered the transfer portal. Hankerson had previously signed with both the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent, and requested his release from Seattle to pursue a return to college. However, with today's rules regarding players who have signed NFL contracts coming out across various conferences, Hankerson's attempted return becomes messier. Hankerson rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his previous two seasons with Oregon State, totaling 24 touchdowns during his time in Corvallis. He would be a welcome addition to any running back room, although his path to eligibility just became a lot tougher.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Chase DeLauter Remains Out on Tuesday
Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter (hamstring) will sit again in Tuesday's game against the hosting Los Angeles Angels due to a hamstring injury, according to MLB.com. Jo Adell will make the start in right field against his former team and will bat cleanup for Cleveland against Angels right-hander Walbert Urena. It will be the second straight game that DeLauter rests due to a tight left hamstring that has been bothering him of late (he missed three games last week as well). The Guardians do not think it is a situation that will require a stint on the injured list, though, so fantasy managers should consider the left-handed hitter to be day-to-day. Check back to see if he is ready to return to the diamond on Wednesday in Anaheim. The 24-year-old former first-rounder from James Madison University has found his way onto rosters in 70% of Yahoo leagues while hitting a cool .288/.363/.450 with an .813 OPS, 13 homers, 59 RBI, 52 runs, and nine stolen bases in his first 413 at-bats in the majors in 2026. DeLauter has hit over .300 with two homers in the second half, and he is also batting .349 (46-for-132) with two of his 13 homers against lefties.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris Ruled Ineligible
The SEC has followed in the Big Ten's footsteps, enforcing a rule that no player who has signed an NFL contract can return to college. This new rule makes tight end Dae'Quan Wright and defensive tackle Zxavian Harris, who were released from their NFL teams and signed to play with LSU, ineligible. This also applies to former SMU running back TJ Harden, who had been in talks with a few SEC teams. SEC commissioner also made sure that this ruling applied to basketball, making LSU's recent signing of guard RJ Luis ineligible. It remains to be seen if the former Ole Miss stars will continue to fight for eligibility with LSU, or if they will return to pursuing an NFL career.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Trent Hendrick Remains Eligible Despite Recent Big Ten Ruling
UCLA transfer linebacker Trent Hendrick, who recently regained a fifth year of eligibility, remains eligible under Tuesday's Big Ten ruling. The Big Ten created a rule that prohibits players who have signed an NFL contract from playing in the conference this season. Given that Hendrick tried out with the Browns but did not receive a contract, he remains eligible. Hendrick was the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year at James Madison last season, leading the Dukes to the playoffs behind 106 total tackles, three sacks, and two forced fumbles. His eligibility is a huge win for the Bruins in Bob Chesney's first year as the head coach.
Source: On3
Source: On3
Brady Hunt Banged Up, Avoids Major Injury
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer stated that sixth-year senior tight end Brady Hunt (undisclosed) got "a little banged up" in Tuesday's scrimmage, although it appears that Hunt did not suffer a major injury. Hunt projects as the Gamecocks' top tight end this season, coming off a year in which he caught 21 passes for 168 yards. Tight end coach Shawn Elliott stated just two days ago that Hunt is due for a big year after the entire offense had a down year in 2025.
Source: 247 Sports
Source: 247 Sports
J.J. McCarthy Splitting Second-Team Reps
In a relatively short Minnesota Vikings training camp practice on Tuesday, quarterback J.J. McCarthy and veteran Carson Wentz split second-team reps, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. McCarthy's dynasty/keeper stock continues to plummet after the Vikings recently announced what most of us already expected: that Kyler Murray had won the starting QB job entering the 2026 season. The 23-year-old former 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft from Michigan missed his entire rookie campaign due to a meniscus injury in his knee that required surgery, and when he finally got his chance last year, he flopped due to injuries, accuracy issues, and questionable decision-making. McCarthy completed 57.6% of his pass attempts for 1,632 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in his first 10 starts for the Vikings. If he loses out on the QB2 competition to Wentz, McCarthy could become a trade candidate before the start of the 2026 campaign. If he stays with the Vikes, it might take another injury to Murray for McCarthy to get another shot at starting this year.
Source: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert
Source: ESPN.com - Kevin Seifert
Travis Hunter Continues to be Deployed as Starting Defender
On Day 19 of Jacksonville Jaguars training camp on Tuesday, cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter took all 25 of his snaps on the day on the defensive side of the football in 11-on-11 team drills, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Hunter has played 274 snaps total so far, with 208 coming on defense, 65 on offense, and one on special teams, which does not count the team's joint practice with the New Orleans Saints. It's looking more and more likely that last year's second overall pick from Colorado is going to spend the vast majority of his playing time in 2026 as a defensive back while being sprinkled in on offense, potentially as a gadget player in a crowded receiving corps that also includes Parker Washington, Brian Thomas Jr., and Jakobi Meyers. The 23-year-old two-way star is an elite athlete, but he played in only seven games as a rookie in 2025 due to a knee injury and finished with a disappointing 28 catches for 298 yards and one touchdown, and his fantasy football stock has fallen far going into Year 2. At RotoBaller, Hunter is ranked at No. 73 among WRs after he was being targeted as a WR2 in drafts last fall.
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Source: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
Lane Johnson Walks Off With Injury on Tuesday
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (undisclosed) walked off the practice field gingerly on Tuesday and was seen talking to trainers, according to EJ Smith of PHLY Sports. After Johnson left training camp practice, Fred Johnson jumped in at right tackle to work with the starting offense. The 36-year-old Johnson is slated to once again serve as the team's starting right tackle in 2026, but durability was going to be a question. It's unclear what his injury is or if it is significant enough to make him questionable to play for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season in early September against the division-rival Washington Commanders, but we should have an update on the veteran offensive lineman's status soon. Johnson missed the final eight games of last year, including the playoffs, with a Lisfranc injury, but he returned to minicamp practice in June and had been a full-go in training camp until Tuesday. His status is important as the Eagles' offense looks to bounce back in 2026.
Source: PHLY Sports - EJ Smith
Source: PHLY Sports - EJ Smith
Dodgers Not Ruling Out Shohei Ohtani Pitching on Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did not rule out the possibility of two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (knee) pitching on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers, but it will be contingent on how the next several days go, according to Maddie Lee of The Los Angeles Times. Ohtani had a successful 30-pitch live bullpen session last Saturday, and if he gets through another throwing session this week, the four-time MVP could be cleared to make his first start on the mound since July 3 against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani as a pitcher has been a must-start this year when he toes the rubber, but given the long layoff and the fact that the Dodgers will continue to baby his workload, he will not be a great DFS play if he returns as a pitcher this weekend against Detroit. The 32-year-old Japanese sensation was in the National League Cy Young race in the first half of the season before his knee issue flared up, going 8-2 with a 1.79 ERA (2.59 FIP) and 0.95 WHIP with 95 strikeouts and 26 walks in his 14 starts over 85 2/3 innings. Don't be surprised if it's a slow buildup for Ohtani pitch-count-wise over the final month of the regular season in September.
Source: The Los Angeles Times - Maddie Lee
Source: The Los Angeles Times - Maddie Lee
Jake Bauers Out on Tuesday With Swollen Foot
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers (foot) is dealing with a swollen foot after fouling a ball off himself in Sunday's contest in Williamsport against the Atlanta Braves and is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Mets, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The good news is that Bauers said he is fine to play, so the Brewers are just giving him an extra day off against a lefty. Catcher Gary Sanchez is serving as the designated hitter on Tuesday and will bat fifth for the Brew Crew against Mets left-hander Zac Thornton. Fantasy managers should consider Bauers to be day-to-day and check back on his status for Wednesday's contest in Queens. The 30-year-old left-handed-hitting veteran has had a career year in 2026 in his third year in Milwaukee, slashing .273/.382/.503 with an .884 OPS, 23 home runs, 75 RBI, 76 runs scored, and nine stolen bases across 118 games played and 474 plate appearances. Bauers has hit .288 (19-for-66) with four homers in 19 games in August and .286 (30-for-105) with five of his 23 homers in 31 games since the All-Star break.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Roman Anthony Thinks he Could Return on Friday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (finger), who is on a minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester, said he "has no flight booked" to return to the big-league squad, but he feels close to ready and thinks he could return for Friday's series opener against the division-rival New York Yankees, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. Anthony has been out since early May due to a partially torn tendon in his right ring finger, but he has gone 3-for-11 with a homer in four rehab games with Double-A Portland before moving to Worcester this week. The 22-year-old former top prospect will be an everyday starter for the BoSox when he returns to the major-league roster, but it is unclear if that will happen this weekend or sometime next week. If Anthony is floating around on your league's waiver wire, scoop him up immediately for his power/speed upside, even if it is only for the final month of the 2026 regular season. The former second-rounder in 2022 is rostered in 77% of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Source: MassLive.com - Chris Cotillo
Elmer Rodriguez Could Start Wednesday's Game for Yankees
New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez could be called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to start Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros, manager Aaron Boone told Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. The Yankees will get through Tuesday night's game before making an official announcement. It would be Rodriguez's fifth big-league start if he is called upon to take the mound on Wednesday against the Astros. The 23-year-old Puerto Rican hurler had a 4.76 ERA and 1.76 WHIP with 10 strikeouts and 11 walks in 17 innings pitched in his first four major-league starts for New York earlier this year before being sent back to the farm. Rodriguez, the team's No. 3 prospect at MLB Pipeline, has been better at Triple-A in 2026, going 8-3 with a 2.59 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 99:46 K:BB in 97 1/3 frames over 19 starts. He is primarily a fastball-slider pitcher who will need to improve his command to have success at the next level. Fantasy managers in single-year leagues should not sell out to acquire Rodriguez at this point in the year, especially since he might only be used for a start or two going into September.
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
Source: The Athletic - Chris Kirschner
