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Lions Taking a Look at Kareem Hunt
Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt visited with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter. Hunt remains unsigned after spending the past two seasons back in Kansas City, where he carried 163 times for 611 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025. He also caught 18 passes for 143 yards and another score. Detroit already has Jahmyr Gibbs at the top of the backfield and signed Isiah Pacheco this offseason, though Pacheco is currently working his way back from a sprained MCL. The Lions have dealt with some additional injuries at running back throughout August as well, giving them reason to keep looking at available options. Hunt would add an experienced runner with a recent track record around the goal line if Detroit decides to sign him. For now, though, this was only a visit, and there is no deal in place.
Source: Adam Schefter
Source: Adam Schefter
Christian Kirk Still Working on Side Field at Practice
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Christian Kirk (calf) continues to work on the side field at practice on Monday, according to Cam Inman of The Mercury News. The veteran wideout has been dealing with a lingering calf injury. The 49ers currently list Kirk as a second-string wide receiver on the team's unofficial depth chart, behind starters Mike Evans (groin), Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel Sr. Kirk is also competing for reps against promising rookie De'Zhaun Stribling and others. Kirk needs to get on the practice field to determine where he truly stands in the pecking order. However, as things stand, his injuries and the competition at the position give Kirk limited fantasy upside in 2026.
Source: Cam Inman
Source: Cam Inman
Justin Herbert, Chargers' Starters to Play in Preseason Finale
The plan is for all of the Los Angeles Chargers starters, including quarterback Justin Herbert, to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Los Angeles Rams, minus safety Derwin James and pass-rusher Khalil Mack, according to Alex Insdorf. New offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel has been effusive in his praise of Herbert as he learns his offense this summer. The 28-year-old former sixth overall pick in 2020 from Oregon had at least 4,000 passing yards in each of his first three years in the NFL, but he is now on a run of three straight seasons with fewer than 4,000 yards. In 16 regular-season starts in 2025, Herbert threw for 3,727 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions behind a bad offensive line in L.A. If the Bolts' offensive line can protect Herbert better, he will have a great chance to return to the 4,000-yard passing mark in 2026 in his seventh NFL season under McDaniel. RotoBaller currently has Herbert ranked as the No. 7 fantasy QB, behind only Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, and Drake Maye.
Source: Alex Insdorf
Source: Alex Insdorf
Cam Skattebo Listed as RB1 on Giants' Latest Depth Chart
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo has another strong sign pointing toward him opening the season at the front of the backfield. Jordan Raanan reports that Skattebo is listed alone as the RB1 on New York's unofficial depth chart for the preseason finale against the Jets. Tyrone Tracy Jr., Najee Harris and Devin Singletary are all grouped together with "OR" designations on the next line. Skattebo has also been the first back up most days in practice, so the depth chart lines up with how the Giants have been using him this summer. He rushed for 410 yards and five touchdowns on 101 carries as a rookie, adding 24 catches for 207 yards and two more scores before his season ended after eight games. The Giants still have plenty to sort out behind him, and an unofficial depth chart doesn't guarantee a featured workload. For now, though, Skattebo is the one sitting in the RB1 spot.
Source: Jordan Raanan
Source: Jordan Raanan
Marlins Could Use Closer Committee if Pete Fairbanks Misses Time
MLB.com's Christina De Nicola writes that there are a number of arms that Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough could turn to for saves if closer Pete Fairbanks (hand) ends up missing time with a nerve issue in his hand. Righty Tyler Zuber took over for Fairbanks on Monday against the Boston Red Sox and allowed a run on two hits in one-third of an inning for the loss. In addition to Zuber, Calvin Faucher, Tyler Phillips, Josh Ekness, and Michael Petersen could all be options to work the ninth inning going forward if Fairbanks lands on the injured list. All of the aforementioned relievers have picked up saves in 2026 for the Fish, but none of them have more than two saves on the year. McCullough hasn't tipped his hand as to whether there will be one arm that he leans on more than others in the event that Fairbanks misses extended time, leading us to believe that it will most likely be a frustrating closer-by-committee situation that fantasy managers will have a tough time navigating. Faucher and Petersen might be the best speculative additions in very deep fantasy leagues for managers who are desperate for saves late in the year.
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Source: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
Kenneth Walker's Strong Summer Interrupted by Foot Issue
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker (foot) is not expected to practice Tuesday because of a foot issue, according to Matt Derrick. It's the first real interruption in what has otherwise been an impressive first summer with the Chiefs. Walker has been heavily involved throughout camp, with Kansas City getting him the ball in the screen game and finding different ways to use him as a receiver. He arrived after rushing for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns on 221 carries with Seattle last season, adding 31 catches for 282 yards. Walker has looked headed for a sizable role in Kansas City, which makes the foot issue worth watching even without any indication yet that it will cost him significant time. For now, Tuesday's absence simply puts a pause on the momentum he had been building.
Source: Matt Derrick
Source: Matt Derrick
Brock Bowers Remains the No. 1 Tight End to Target in Redraft Leagues
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers currently sits as the No. 1 tight end in RotoBaller's rankings in both PPR and standard scoring leagues for 2026. He ranks as the No. 21 overall player, with an average draft position of 21.1 on Yahoo. Bowers dealt with injuries in 2025, but still recorded 64 receptions for 680 yards and seven touchdowns. As a rookie in 2024, Bowers burst onto the scene with 112 catches for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns. He will work as a top option in the passing game for quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza in 2026. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues will have to target Bowers by the second round if they want him on their teams. While a tight end is generally a less valuable position than running back or wide receiver, Bowers is worth the price at his current ADP.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Manny Machado Dealing With Finger Bruise
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (finger) has a bruise on the inside of his index finger, manager Craig Stammen told Annie Heilbrunn of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Machado's finger gets irritated when he hits a ball off the end of his bat. "He's got a little sleeve that he's going to wear now, and hopefully it's not something that lingers for very long," Stammen said. In the 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park in the series opener on Monday, Machado went 0-for-3 at the plate with two walks to drop his season average to .215 and his OPS to .711. While the 34-year-old seven-time All-Star and three-time Silver Slugger winner is hitting well below his career norms, he still does have 24 home runs, 72 RBI, and 65 runs scored in 129 games across 551 plate appearances in his 15th year in the league. His finger injury could be impacting his performance at the dish of late, as Machado has gone 18-for-82 (.220) with only one home run, a double, seven RBI, nine runs scored, and a steal in 22 games in August. It sounds like he will be in the lineup for Game 2 of the series against the Bucs on Tuesday evening in San Diego.
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Annie Heilbrunn
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Annie Heilbrunn
Cardinals Placing Masyn Winn on Injured List With Thumb Fracture
The St. Louis Cardinals are placing shortstop Masyn Winn (thumb) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a thumb injury that he suffered last Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In a corresponding move, the team is calling up infielder Nolan Gorman from Triple-A Memphis before the series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, according to a source. With Winn out, JJ Wetherholt will man the 6 in St. Louis. We should have a better idea of how much time the 24-year-old Winn might miss after the results of his MRI exam and CT scan come back, but he will be out until at least the start of September when rosters expand. Winn has been a disappointment in 2026 in his third full year in the majors, slashing a weak .238/.314/.326 with a .641 OPS, only five home runs, 51 RBI, 49 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases across 122 games and 490 plate appearances. As a result, he is rostered in just 32% of Yahoo leagues now. UPDATE: Winn is out with a fractured left thumb, but the Cardinals don't expect him to miss extended time, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat.
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Derrick Goold
Will Shipley Solidifies Roster Standing with Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley rushed 11 times for 56 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 24-21 preseason loss to the New England Patriots. While the expectation has always been that Shipley would make Philadelphia's 53-man roster for 2026, he solidified his standing with a strong performance. Shipley is likely to operate as the No. 3 running back for the Eagles behind Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby. Dameon Pierce recently returned to practice for the Eagles as well, following a hamstring injury, but Shipley has a leg up on Pierce. Shipley's fantasy impact is still minimal right now, but he is somebody to monitor as the season begins soon.
Source: Philadelphia Eagles
Source: Philadelphia Eagles
Elijah Sarratt Making a Case for More Work
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Elijah Sarratt still has plenty of bodies ahead of him, but the fourth-round rookie has helped himself this summer. Sarratt caught six of seven targets for 66 yards in the preseason opener against Philadelphia, leading Baltimore in catches and receiving yards before losing a fumble in the second half. The follow-up against Minnesota was much quieter, just one catch for three yards, though he also flashed during the joint practices by shaking a Vikings defender in one-on-ones. Baltimore took Sarratt 115th overall after he scored an FBS-leading 15 receiving touchdowns at Indiana last season. Getting onto the field regularly is the hard part. Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman are locked in as starters, with Devontez Walker and fellow rookie Ja'Kobi Lane currently ahead of Sarratt on the depth chart. RotoBaller has him 308th overall and WR116. That keeps him out of normal redraft plans, but Sarratt has done enough this summer to improve his standing as a deep-league stash.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Javonte Williams Set to Continue Dominance After Breakout Year
Running back Javonte Williams is ready to have a strong second season for the Dallas Cowboys following a breakout 2025 that earned him a three-year, $24 million extension. "Even without the money, it would still be fun just to be out here with the team," Williams told 1310 The Ticket, via the Dallas Morning News. "My teammates, I see how hard they work. Just on Sundays, for everything to come together, it's beautiful." Williams, who previously spent four seasons with the Denver Broncos, solidified himself as the Cowboys' starting back in 2025 with a career-high 252 carries for 1,201 yards and 11 touchdowns. The rest of Dallas' running back corps is thin and inexperienced, with Jaydon Blue, Malik Davis, and Phil Mafah. This ensures Williams will run the ground game, especially when the season opens up. Williams is a high-end RB2 with RB1 upside as he aims for a big 2026 season.
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Baker Mayfield Criticizes Buccaneers' Physicality After Joint Practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was not happy with the team's effort in Tuesday's joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars and said that if it were a full game, he doesn't think the Bucs would have come out on top, according to Pewter Report. Mayfield called the session "eye-opening" and said that he thought they were "out-physicaled." It is not exactly what Buccaneers fans want to hear, but it is also the preseason, so there is still some time left for the team to work on their weaknesses. The 31-year-old signal-caller was banged up for much of last year but played through nagging injuries, finishing with 3,693 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 17 starts after throwing for over 4,000 yards in his first two years in Tampa in 2023 and 2024. His fantasy stock is down following the step back in 2025, and he is heading into a contract year in 2026 in a new offense and without future Hall of Fame receiver Mike Evans. We are not counting Mayfield out by any means, but in fantasy, he is not much more than a low-end QB2 target in superflex leagues.
Source: Pewter Report
Source: Pewter Report
Davante Adams Looks "Fresh and Explosive"
The Athletic's Nate Atkins writes that there was some concern over whether Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams could still be a perimeter receiver at 33 years old, but he has looked "fresh and explosive" in training camp and was "virtually uncoverable" in joint practices against the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints. Atkins also said Adams' connection with quarterback Matthew Stafford has been even more impressive, as the two are "slicing up zone coverages with route adjustments in the intermediate part of the field." Last year, Adams was new to the team, and Stafford missed most of training camp while rehabbing an injury. Adams caught 60 of 114 targets for 789 yards and a league-high 14 touchdowns in 2025 in his first year in L.A., but staying healthy for a full season will be a challenge for the veteran pass-catcher after he dealt with lower-body injuries last year. Atkins writes that the Rams might need to get creative with load management for Adams, but one thing is clear: his talent "has not seen a drop-off." Fantasy managers should be targeting Adams as more of a touchdown-dependent, low-end WR2 this fall.
Source: The Athletic - Nate Atkins
Source: The Athletic - Nate Atkins
Parker Washington Participating in Joint Practice on Tuesday
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (undisclosed), who was labeled day-to-day last week with an undisclosed injury, is taking part in joint practice on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and high-pointed a pass in the end zone from quarterback Trevor Lawrence over defensive back Jacob Parrish in red-zone work, according to Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times. It looks like Washington is back to being a full-go after dealing with what ended up being a minor injury last week. Before the injury, the 24-year-old had been one of the most hyped wideouts in training camp following his strong 2025 campaign in which he caught 58 of 95 targets for 847 yards and five touchdowns in 16 regular-season games. From all indications, the former sixth-rounder from Penn State in 2023 will be an even bigger part of Jacksonville's passing attack this year as he continues to develop a strong rapport with Lawrence. The 5-foot-10, 205-pounder has plenty of competition for targets alongside Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers, but he has quickly become one of the more popular WR3/flex options, especially in point-per-reception fantasy leagues.
Source: The Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
Source: The Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
