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Teddy Bridgewater Stepping Away From Lions
Detroit Lions quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has informed the team that he plans to step away, with retirement considered likely, according to Ian Rapoport. The 33-year-old entered training camp as Jared Goff's expected backup after returning to Detroit for a third stint in March. Bridgewater appeared in four games for Tampa Bay last season, completing eight of 15 passes for 62 yards, and has made 65 starts over his NFL career. His decision leaves undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer as the only other quarterback currently on the roster behind Goff. Altmyer had been trying to push Bridgewater for the No. 2 job and should now get an extended look during the preseason. Detroit is not handing him the position uncontested, however, as the Lions plan to work out several quarterbacks while looking to add another veteran to the room.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Should Fantasy Players Roster Bubba Wallace at Iowa?
Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing will start in the 26th position for this week's Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway. This marks the first time that Wallace will start outside of the top 20 in a race at the site. In his previous two races at Iowa, Wallace has two top-20 finishes, including a finish of sixth in last year's race at the site. With 22 races completed so far this year, Wallace has 10 top-10 finishes and an average finish of 17.0. In practice for this week's race, Wallace ranked 12th or better in 10-30 consecutive lap averages on speed. Due to his equipment, practice speeds, track history at Iowa, and upside, Wallace makes for a great DFS option with the potential to compete for a top-10 finish.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Carson Hocevar Qualifies Inside the Top 20 at Iowa
Carson Hocevar of Spire Motorsports is starting from the 18th position in this week's Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway. Hocevar continues a streak of three straight Iowa Cup races with a top-20 starting position. In his previous two races at the site, Hocevar has two top-15 finishes with a best finish of eighth, coming from last year's race. After 22 races so far this season, Hocevar has one win, nine top-10 finishes, and an average finish of 14.1. In practice for this week's Cup race, Hocevar ranked as high as 15th in 15 consecutive lap averages. Hocevar is a driver whose equipment could carry him to a top-15 finish, making him a solid DFS option for all formats this week.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Austin Dillon Carries High DFS Risk for Iowa Lineups
Richard Childress Racing's Austin Dillon will start in the seventh position after qualifying for this week's Iowa Corn 350 at Iowa Speedway. It will be Dillon's first top-10 starting position in a race at the site. In his previous two starts at Iowa in the Cup Series, Dillon's best finish is 10th, which he scored in last year's race at the site. Through the first 22 races of the 2026 season, Dillon has two top-10 finishes and an average finish of 22.0. In practice for this week's race, Dillon ranked as high as 29th in 20 consecutive lap averages. Dillon's slow practice speeds with his high starting position make him a complete fade for DFS cash lineups. The low upside for Dillon only makes him playable in tournaments, but even then there are other options with less risk and higher upside available.
Source: DriverAverages.com
Source: DriverAverages.com
Jared Goff Will Sit Out Entire Preseason
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will not play at any point during the preseason, head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Sunday. Campbell left little doubt about the plan, joking that even if Detroit ran out of quarterbacks, Goff still would not play and the team could turn to wide receiver Tom Kennedy instead. Goff is coming off another strong season, throwing for 4,564 yards, 34 touchdowns, and eight interceptions while completing 68.0% of his passes across 17 games. Detroit opens its preseason Thursday against Cincinnati, and several other key starters could also be held out. Goff's absence will put more attention on rookie Luke Altmyer, especially after Teddy Bridgewater decided to step away from the team. Altmyer should now see plenty of preseason work while Detroit evaluates him and searches for another veteran quarterback.
Source: Justin Rogers
Source: Justin Rogers
Luther Burden III Expected to Miss Time With Groin Injury
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (groin) is expected to miss some time after suffering the injury during Saturday's practice, according to Ian Rapoport. Burden left the field after landing awkwardly while attempting a contested catch and went inside with a trainer. The second-year receiver had been one of Chicago's standouts throughout camp after catching 47 passes for 652 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie. His opportunity is considerably larger this season following the trade of DJ Moore, with Burden and Rome Odunze positioned to play major roles alongside Caleb Williams. Head coach Ben Johnson has also praised Burden's development throughout the offseason, particularly his explosiveness and expanding route tree. No firm timetable has been given, so the main concern now is how much valuable camp work Burden loses while preparing for that expanded role.
Source: Ian Rapoport
Source: Ian Rapoport
Bhayshul Tuten Still Sharing First-Team Work With Rodriguez
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten continues to split first-team work with Chris Rodriguez Jr., with Sports Illustrated reporting that the two handled carries at roughly an even rate during Sunday's practice. Both backs had productive moments, which only adds to the uncertainty surrounding a backfield that has yet to produce a clear leader. Tuten scored seven total touchdowns as a rookie, but he finished with 307 rushing yards on 83 carries and caught only 10 passes for 79 yards. Rodriguez brings more proven rushing volume after posting 500 yards and six touchdowns on 112 carries for Washington last season. LeQuint Allen Jr. also remains part of the equation after serving as Jacksonville's primary third-down back as a rookie. Tuten still has a path to a larger second-year role following Travis Etienne Jr.'s departure, but Sunday's split is another reminder that Rodriguez is very much in the mix for early-down work.
Source: Sports Illustrated
Source: Sports Illustrated
Seaver King Back Healthy Ahead of Big League Audition
Washington Nationals prospect Seaver King has been back healthy and playing at Triple-A Rochester since July 30, trying to make a case for a late-season promotion to Washington. King missed almost all of July with a left oblique strain and has a homer and four RBI since his return to Rochester. King has a 70-grade run tool and a 50-grade hit tool as he could mix hitting and speed on the base paths. He has nine stolen bases this year in his injury-plagued season. He is the No. 4 prospect for the Nationals and might be more likely to make his MLB debut in 2027 after struggling with injuries this year. He is looking like a dynasty league stash but someone who is better left on the waiver wire in all redraft leagues. An injury free opportunity next season might be well worth it for the talented 23-year-old out of Wake Forest.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Ohio State's Devin McCuin Expected to be Day-1 Starter
Ohio State wide receiver Devin McCuin is viewed as the leader in the program to start alongside wideouts Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss, according to Spencer Holbrook of Lettermen Row. McCuin is a UTSA transfer who has tallied 152 receptions for 1,696 yards and 16 touchdowns in 32 career games. Projected backup Kyle Parker hasn't fully practiced due to an injury, while star freshman Chris Henry Jr. is continuing to work his way into the offense. Ohio State has had one of the best wide receiver units in the country for most of the last decade, and that won't change with Smith leading the pack. McCuin has been one of the early stars of training camp, and if he can stand out in that position room, he's worth keeping an eye on when the season begins.
Source: Spencer Holbrook - Lettermen Row.
Source: Spencer Holbrook - Lettermen Row.
Jayden Reed Managing Ankle Injury
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed (ankle) has picked up an ankle injury during camp, though head coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday that it is not considered a long-term concern, according to Matt Schneidman. Reed is coming off a frustrating 2025 season in which foot and shoulder injuries limited him to seven regular-season games. He finished with 19 catches for 207 yards and one touchdown after topping 790 receiving yards in each of his first two NFL seasons. Reed eventually worked his way back late last year and remains an important piece of Green Bay's passing game, making another stretch of missed practice time something the Packers would rather avoid. No timetable has been given for his return, so his participation over the coming days will be the next thing to watch.
Source: Matt Schneidman
Source: Matt Schneidman
Nate Roberts the "Clear Leader" at Tight End for Ohio State
Ohio State tight end Nate Roberts caught just four passes for 30 yards in his true freshman season working behind Max Klare and Will Kacmarek, but with both now on NFL rosters, he is "the clear" leader of the tight end room, according to Spencer Holbrook of Lettermen Row. Klare and Kacmarek combined to catch 58 passes for 616 yards and four touchdowns, so there will be opportunities for Roberts to produce, especially with Carnell Tate out of the program, too. Holbrook projects Mason Williams and Max Leblanc to serve as the TE2 and TE3 in his "still-too-early" depth chart projection for the Buckeyes. While Jeremiah Smith will be the clear target hog in the offense, expect the tight end position to be emphasized in Arthur Smith's new offense.
Source: Spencer Holbrook - Lettermen Row
Source: Spencer Holbrook - Lettermen Row
Cooper Ingle Producing Again At Triple-A Level
Cleveland Guardians prospect Cooper Ingle is having a productive August so far at Triple-A Columbus after receiving a big-league opportunity earlier this season. In seven August games, Ingle has two homers and nine RBI with eight runs scored. The catcher/outfielder is heating up again at Triple-A and could force his way back to the majors before the end of this season. Ingle had 21 at bats in Cleveland and had two RBI while hitting just .095 after recording just two big-league hits. However, Cleveland's No. 3 prospect with a 55-grade hit tool has 18 homers and 61 RBI at Triple-A this season with a .313 batting average, making a case for another ticket back to Cleveland. The Guardians fourth-round draft pick in 2023, Ingle has the versatility to play catcher or in the outfield and has been hitting enough to warrant another look on fantasy rosters.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
Matthew Golden's Toe Injury Not a Long-Term Concern
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (toe) is dealing with an injury, but head coach Matt LaFleur said Sunday that it is not considered a long-term concern, according to Matt Schneidman. No timetable has been given for Golden's return. The second-year receiver is expected to take on more responsibility after catching 29 passes for 361 yards across 14 games as a rookie. He finished the year with his best performance, posting four catches for 84 yards and his first NFL touchdown in Green Bay's playoff loss to Chicago. Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks are both gone, opening more opportunities for Golden alongside Christian Watson and Jayden Reed. The toe issue is worth watching during camp, particularly with Golden preparing for a much larger role in the Packers' passing game.
Source: Matt Schneidman
Source: Matt Schneidman
Freshman Wideout Larry Miles Out With Foot Injury
Nebraska wide receiver Larry Miles (foot) is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a foot injury, according to head coach Matt Rhule. The true freshman from Orlando, Florida, is competing for a depth role in his first collegiate season, but the time out of action will surely hurt his chances to make an impact in Year 1. The Huskers are expected to start Kwazi Gilmer, Nyziah Hunter, and Jacory Barney Jr. at wideout in the new-look passing game led by UNLV transfer Anthony Colandrea. It will be worth monitoring if Miles can earn playing time when he returns from the injury.
Source: Sam McKewon
Source: Sam McKewon
Quarterback Colton Joseph An Early Star of Wisconsin Camp
Wisconsin quarterback Colton Joseph is slated to be the team's starter after transferring in from Old Dominion. Through the early part of fall camp, Joseph has been a standout player, according to Evan Flood of Badger Blitz. "Joseph had his way with the Wisconsin defense on Friday," Flood wrote. "[Joseph] picked apart the secondary with precise passes, mostly over the middle, and many against tight coverage. Joseph did a good job of taking what the defense gave him and keeping the ball out of harm's way." The quarterback position has been a major weakness for Wisconsin during the Luke Fickell era, so Joseph building on his career in the Sun Belt and having success in the Big Ten would be a fantastic development. In 21 career games, the California native has thrown for 4,251 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions.
Source: Evan Flood - Badger Blitz
Source: Evan Flood - Badger Blitz
