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J.K. Dobbins Leaves Practice With Trainers
Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins left Monday's practice with trainers, according to Zac Stevens. There was no immediate word on what prompted his departure, and the Broncos have not identified an injury or provided any additional details. Dobbins rushed for 772 yards and four touchdowns on 153 carries across 10 games last season before a foot injury required surgery and kept him out for the remainder of the year. There is currently no indication that Monday's departure is connected to that issue. Dobbins entered training camp at the front of a Denver backfield that also features RJ Harvey and rookie Jonah Coleman. Both would become more important if Dobbins is forced to miss time, but for now there is not enough information to know whether his early exit will amount to anything significant.
Source: Zac Stevens
Source: Zac Stevens
Christian McCaffrey Sits Out Monday With Tightness
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is sitting out Monday's practice with what the team is describing as "tightness," according to Matt Maiocco. No specific body part has been identified, and the 49ers have not provided any additional details on the issue. McCaffrey is coming off a massive 2025 season in which he played all 17 games, rushing for 1,202 yards and 10 touchdowns while catching 102 passes for 924 yards and seven more scores. San Francisco is scheduled to hold a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday before the teams meet in Thursday's preseason opener. McCaffrey's availability for Tuesday's session will be the next thing to watch.
Source: Matt Maiocco
Source: Matt Maiocco
Tank Dell Drawing Positive Reviews During Comeback
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell is drawing encouraging reviews as he continues his return from the serious knee injury that cost him the entire 2025 season. Rookie Watch reports that Dell has looked especially explosive in camp and more fluid running routes than he did before the injury. Dell returned to padded practice last week and has been able to run routes at full speed during individual drills, although Houston has not yet moved him into regular team work. The 26-year-old last played in 2024, when he caught 51 passes for 667 yards and three touchdowns across 14 games. Getting back on the field at all is a significant step after Dell underwent multiple surgeries following his December 2024 knee injury. The early reports on his movement are promising, but progressing into one-on-one and 11-on-11 work will provide a much better test of where Dell stands in his comeback. UPDATE: Dell was involved in team drills at training camp practice on Monday.
Source: Rookie Watch
Source: Rookie Watch
Michael Soroka Officially Returning on Monday
The Arizona Diamondbacks officially announced that right-hander Michael Soroka (glute) will come off the 15-day injured list to start on Monday against the division-rival Colorado Rockies at Chase Field, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Soroka will be returning to Arizona's starting rotation for the first time since June 20 after recovering from a strained left glute muscle. In his lone minor-league rehab start last Tuesday with Triple-A Reno, the 29-year-old went four innings and threw 57 pitches, allowing an earned run with two walks and a strikeout. The matchup against Colorado away from hitter-friendly Coors Field is definitely enticing, but Soroka will come with much more risk after his long layoff, and it would not be surprising if he doesn't go deep enough to qualify for a quality start on Monday in the desert. However, Soroka could be a difference-maker for rotation depth in fantasy leagues the rest of the way if he can return to his pre-injury form from 2026. In a bounce-back campaign, he has a 3.07 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 79 strikeouts in his 82 innings pitched for the D-backs.
Source: Arizona Sports - Alex Weiner
Source: Arizona Sports - Alex Weiner
Haynes King Could Have Taysom Hill-Type Role
Carolina Panthers quarterback Haynes King could have a unique role in the offense once he returns from his hamstring injury. Adam Schefter said Monday that King is going to have a role this season and that it would not surprise him if Carolina used the undrafted rookie in a Taysom Hill-type capacity. The idea has been discussed before, with King saying during rookie minicamp that he would be willing to handle that kind of assignment if the Panthers asked him to. His athleticism certainly fits the concept after he rushed for 953 yards and 15 touchdowns at Georgia Tech last season. King also showed it during the Hall of Fame Game, throwing for 180 yards and two touchdowns while adding 39 rushing yards and the game-winning score against Arizona. He suffered a hamstring injury in that game and is considered week-to-week, so any experimentation with a specialty package will have to wait until he is healthy.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Nationals Promoting Jackson Kent for MLB Debut This Week
The Washington Nationals are set to promote left-handed pitching prospect Jackson Kent this week before their series against the Chicago Cubs, sources told Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic. The Nationals' youth movement is at full tilt with the possibility of a playoff push front of mind, and Kent is the latest young player to get a look at the MLB level in D.C. Kent will fill the vacated rotation spot of right-hander Zack Littell, who was designated for assignment last week. The 23-year-old Kent has a crafty pitch mix and has seen a jump in velocity this year, making him a potentially interesting rotation addition in deeper fantasy leagues for the stretch run if he can pitch well enough to hold a rotation spot through September. At Double-A and Triple-A in 2026, Kent has posted a 3.72 ERA in 94 1/3 innings and could offer meaningful upside to Washington's pitching staff late in the year. The former fourth-rounder has impressed with his pitchability, command, and extension down on the farm. All four of Kent's pitches have missed bats at Rochester, striking out around 10 hitters per nine innings while walking just 2.9 per nine.
Source: The Athletic - Spencer Nusbaum
Source: The Athletic - Spencer Nusbaum
Luther Burden III Present at Monday Walkthrough
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (groin) was present and walking around during Monday's walkthrough, according to Sean Hammond. Burden suffered the injury during Saturday's practice after landing awkwardly while attempting a contested catch and remains sidelined from football activity. The second-year receiver is expected to miss the preseason, though current reporting indicates that Chicago expects him to be ready for its Week 1 matchup against Carolina on September 13. Burden caught 47 passes for 652 yards and two touchdowns across 15 games as a rookie and entered training camp preparing for an expanded role following the offseason trade of DJ Moore. His presence at Monday's walkthrough does not represent a return to practice, so the next meaningful development will be when Burden is able to resume on-field work.
Source: Sean Hammond
Source: Sean Hammond
Roman Wilson Emerging as Steelers' WR3
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson appears to have the inside track on the team's WR3 job out of the slot, according to Nick Farabaugh. The third-year receiver is positioned to work alongside DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman Jr. in three-receiver sets, but the pecking order changes if Pittsburgh loses one of its outside starters. Farabaugh reports that rookie Germie Bernard would be the first receiver to step in on the perimeter in that situation. Wilson caught just 12 passes for 166 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games last season, so earning a regular slot role would represent a sizable jump in opportunity. Bernard, the 47th overall pick in April, has the versatility to play inside or outside and remains an important part of the rotation. Wilson's camp has put him in position for more snaps, though an injury to Metcalf or Pittman may benefit Bernard more than it expands Wilson's role.
Source: Nick Farabaugh
Source: Nick Farabaugh
Kevin Jennings Dealing with Injured Throwing Hand
SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings (hand) will be limited in fall practice for the next week or two due to an injury to his throwing hand, according to head coach Rhett Lashlee. The senior signal-caller has been limited during the first week of action, but this update brings further clarity to his situation. Luckily for the Mustangs, the Week 1 matchup against Florida State is on September 7, meaning Jennings will have right around a month to recover and ease back into full practice. In two seasons as the starter in Dallas, Jennings has thrown for over 6,800 yards, 49 touchdowns, and 24 interceptions, adding nine scores on the ground. He holds an 18-6 record since 2024 and brought the Mustangs to the College Football Playoff two seasons ago. SMU is gearing up for another run at an ACC crown and CFP bid, but needless to say, they'll need Jennings at full health to make that happen.
Source: Griffin McVeigh - On3
Source: Griffin McVeigh - On3
Darian Mensah Flashing "Elite Passing Skills" in Camp
Miami quarterback Darian Mensah, who heads into 2026 at his third school in three years, has been consistent through the early part of training camp, and he already has clear chemistry with wide receivers Malachi Toney, Cooper Barkate, and Daylyn Upshaw, according to Gary Ferman of CanesSport. "Darian Mensah is a pro," Ferman wrote. "Like all the quarterbacks, he has been challenged by the quality play of the defensive backs. But you can see his elite passing skills in every drill." In 27 career games with Tulane and Duke, Mensah has completed over 66% of his passes for 6,696 yards, 56 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He's one of the true polished pocket passers in college football, and he'll be surrounded by the most talent of his career with the Canes. He is fully expected to lead Miami to an ACC title and College Football Playoff spot, and he is a legitimate Heisman Trophy contender in his junior campaign.
Source: Gary Ferman - CanesSport
Source: Gary Ferman - CanesSport
Running Back AK Dear Taking First-Team Reps for Alabama
Alabama running back AK Dear held a limited role as a freshman last season, rushing 19 times for 140 yards and three touchdowns. He added three catches for 18 yards. Heading into 2026, the team is without Jam Miller, and Dear, Daniel Hill, Kevin Riley, and EJ Crowell are competing for touches. According to Clint Lamb of BamaOnline, Dear has taken the majority of the first reps at running back after a strong summer. Alabama posted its worst rushing season in program history last year, averaging just 104.1 yards per game on the ground. Being more physical and establishing a strong rushing attack has been a point of emphasis this offseason, and it sounds like Dear will be a significant part of that effort. All that said, we'll likely see a committee approach in Tuscaloosa.
Source: Clint Lamb - BamaOnline
Source: Clint Lamb - BamaOnline
Xavier Worthy Returns to Practice Monday
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) returned to practice Monday after missing time with a shoulder sprain, according to Matt Derrick. Worthy sat out practice last week while recovering from the injury, making his return a positive step with Kansas City's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams coming Saturday. The third-year receiver is coming off a 2025 season in which he caught 42 passes for 532 yards and one touchdown across 14 games while dealing with multiple injuries. Worthy had also been one of the Chiefs' more productive players during the offseason program before the latest setback. It is not yet clear how much work he handled Monday, so his participation over the next few practices should give a better indication of where he stands.
Source: Matt Derrick
Source: Matt Derrick
Eric Bieniemy Back at Chiefs Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to training camp Monday after spending time away from the team because of a family incident, according to the team. Bieniemy had been absent since late July, with head coach Andy Reid giving him as much time as necessary to be with his family. Pass-game coordinator Joe Bleymaier and offensive line coach Andy Heck helped handle his responsibilities while he was away. Bieniemy returned to Kansas City this offseason for his second stint as offensive coordinator after previously holding the job from 2018 through 2022. He is now back with the offense as the Chiefs continue preparing for Saturday's preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams.
Source: Kansas City Chiefs
Source: Kansas City Chiefs
Adam Randall Impressing Ravens With Versatility
Baltimore Ravens running back Adam Randall continues to make a strong impression as the coaching staff puts more on his plate during training camp. According to Sports Illustrated, the fifth-round rookie is working at running back and wide receiver, learning some tight end concepts, contributing on special teams and making progress with NFL pass protection. Running backs coach Eddie Faulkner said Randall has a "really high ceiling" and praised how quickly he has picked things up after playing just one full college season at running back. Randall rushed for 814 yards and 10 touchdowns at Clemson last season while catching 36 passes for 254 yards and three more scores. Derrick Henry and Justice Hill remain ahead of him, while Randall is battling Rasheen Ali for work further down the depth chart. The preseason should give Baltimore a chance to test Randall in several different situations and show whether his unusual skill set can earn him an immediate role.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Source: Sports Illustrated
Ty Gibbs Triumphs at Iowa for his Second Career Cup Series Win
Ty Gibbs of Joe Gibbs Racing won the Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway after overcoming mistakes and teammates. The No. 54 Toyota driver started the race from sixth and ran well throughout most of the race. Gibbs moved into the top five and stayed there for the rest of the first stage as he ended it in fourth, earning six stage points. During the stage break, Gibbs' team on pit road struggled with changing the right rear tire, causing him to drop down to 29th on the ensuing restart in stage two. Gibbs spent the rest of the second stage recovering from this mistake, and thanks to a fast car and some pit calls, he returned to the fourth position at the end of the stage. In the final stage, Gibbs went from being inside the top 10 to eventually running second after passing Ryan Blaney before his final green flag pit stop. After the completion of his pit stop, Gibbs got ahead of his teammate Christopher Bell for the lead and spent the rest of the race holding him off. Despite some close calls, Gibbs held on for his second career Cup Series victory, which helps move him into second in the Cup Series standings behind Denny Hamlin after 23 races.
Source: NASCAR.com
Source: NASCAR.com
