July 23, 2025
Green Bay Packers fourth-year veteran
Bo Melton is officially switching from wide receiver to cornerback, according to NFL.com. The 2022 seventh-round pick out of Rutgers was originally selected by the Seattle Seahawks but signed with Green Bay after being released following training camp. He did not appear in a game during his rookie season, but he has tallied 24 receptions for 309 yards and one touchdown over the last two seasons (22 games). Now at cornerback, he will likely have a tough time earning snaps, but crazier things have happened. Based on these developments, it's safe to drop him in the deepest of dynasty fantasy football leagues
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
July 23, 2025
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Walter Nolen (calf) is set to miss time after suffering a calf injury while training, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. Nolen was the team's first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. It's an unfortunate development for the rookie, who is slated to miss out on the first opportunity to prove himself in training camp. Nolen began his college career at Texas A&M before transferring to Ole Miss for his final season in 2024. In 35 career games, he tallied 114 tackles (62 solo), 11.5 sacks, 26 tackles for loss, four pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. He is expected to be a Day 1 starter and disruptor on the Arizona defensive line, but Calais Campbell, PJ Mustipher, Bilal Nichols, Elijah Simmons, and Jordan Burch could see more action with the first- and second-team defenses during his absence.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov -- 33rd Team
July 23, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Christian Watson (knee), who suffered a torn ACL near the end of last season, is recovering well, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst. Gutekunst said his rehab is going "great," and the former North Dakota State speedster did a test run earlier in the week. "It's an ACL, so we're going to take our time with him," Gutekunst said. "But he's pressing to get out there." Watson has missed 13 games through the first three seasons of his pro career since being selected in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Overall, he has hauled in 98 of his 172 targets for 1,653 yards and 14 touchdowns. It's a positive sign that he is recovering quickly, but his fantasy prospects are tough to believe in based on what we've seen thus far and the addition of Texas wideout
Matthew Golden in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Ryan Wood - USA Today
July 23, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Stefon Diggs (knee) was a full participant on Day 1 of training camp. According to Zack Cox of the Boston Herald, Diggs is not
feeling any limitations from the ACL tear he suffered last October. He continues to progress in his recovery from his torn ACL and is on target to suit up Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran joins a Patriots offense desperate for playmakers after finishing last in passing yards (2,995) in 2024. Before the injury, Diggs had recorded six straight 1,000-yard seasons and is expected to lead New England's receiving corps. He'll line up alongside returning contributors
Hunter Henry,
DeMario Douglas, and third-round rookie
Kyle Williams as the Patriots aim to surround quarterback
Drake Maye with enough firepower to accelerate his development. Diggs' health will be crucial to any offensive resurgence in New England.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Zack Cox
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July 23, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jacob Cowing (hamstring) suffered a pulled hamstring during Wednesday's training camp practice, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The second-year wideout out of Arizona had a strong spring and is looking to earn a role in 2025, so this is obviously a tough development. However, it is unclear how much practice time Cowing will be forced to sit out, so fantasy managers in deep leagues should monitor the situation. The 2024 fourth-round pick was limited to just four receptions for 80 yards last season in 15 games, but he is a candidate to fill a "gadget" role left behind by
Deebo Samuel Sr., who was traded to the Washington Commanders this offseason. With
Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) and
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) sidelined to begin camp, depth is becoming a concern for the San Fran WR room.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Nick Wagoner
July 23, 2025
Denver Broncos quarterback
Bo Nix spent time learning from future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees this offseason, according to head coach Sean Payton. Brees spent 15 seasons with Payton during their time with the New Orleans Saints, leading the NFL in passing seven times, collecting five All-Pro honors, and winning Super Bowl XLIV. Needless to say, Brees could be a valuable mentor for Nix, who is heading into his second NFL season after a fantastic first year in Denver by way of the University of Oregon. Nix started in all 17 of the Broncos' games last year, passing for 3,775 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He led the organization to its first playoff appearance since Peyton Manning led the team to a Super Bowl 50 victory. Nix has plenty of fantasy football upside thanks to his rushing skill set, and becoming a more polished passer could put him on track to be a consistent fantasy football QB1.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov -- 33rd Team
July 23, 2025
Miami Dolphins cornerback Artie Burns (knee) suffered a knee injury during Wednesday's training camp practice that is feared to be a torn ACL. The 30-year-old will have an MRI done to confirm the severity of his injury. Unfortunately, players go down for the year every offseason during training camp, and Burns might have suffered that fate. Burns is a former first-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of Miami and has played in 88 career games with the Steelers, Bears, and Seahawks. Overall, he has racked up 199 tackles (156 solo), four interceptions, 38 pass deflections, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries. Burns was expected to compete for a depth role after the departure of Jalen Ramsey, but it looks like he could be on the shelf until 2026.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
July 23, 2025
With quarterback
Derek Carr's retirement this offseason, the New Orleans Saints are splitting first-team reps between
Spencer Rattler and rookie
Tyler Shough. Rattler will get Wednesday's reps while Shough will receive first-team reps on Thursday. Rattler completed just 57% of his passes last season, tossing four touchdowns and five picks in seven appearances. Shough, a strong-armed rookie from Louisville, was selected 40th overall by the Saints in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft and is competing with Rattler for the Saints' starting quarterback gig. With no clear leader emerging, this competition could stretch through training camp. The uncertainty under center adds risk to the fantasy outlooks of
Alvin Kamara and
Chris Olave, both of whom depend heavily on quarterback efficiency for consistent volume and red-zone production.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jeff Nowak
July 23, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks are heading into the 2025 season with a clear backfield competition.
Kenneth Walker III has been outstanding across his first three years in the league, but recurring injuries have left the door open for third-year back
Zach Charbonnet to push for more snaps.
Charbonnet totaled eight touchdowns in 2024 despite starting just six of 17 games, showcasing his explosiveness and versatility. With new quarterback
Sam Darnold under center, this two-headed backfield could emerge as one of the most dynamic tandems in the NFL, and a tricky one for fantasy managers to navigate.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Brady Henderson
July 23, 2025
Buffalo Bills tight end
Dawson Knox (hamstring) was absent from Wednesday's practice. Bills head coach Sean McDermott declined to offer a timetable for his return, saying the team is taking it "one day at a time." The 28-year-old was placed on the
active/non-football injury list on Tuesday, but can be activated anytime. Knox appeared in 16 games last season (13 starts), totaling 311 receiving yards on 22 catches and scoring once. With
Dalton Kincaid continuing to emerge as a featured weapon in Buffalo's offense, Knox will need to make the most of his reps once healthy to maintain a significant role in 2025.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Alec White
July 23, 2025
Cleveland Browns wide receiver
Jerry Jeudy has emerged as the team's clear-cut No. 1 receiver entering 2025. The former first-rounder broke out last season with 90 catches for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns. Despite leading the league in pass attempts, Cleveland ranked just 22nd in passing yards, exposing inefficiencies in the quarterback room. Enter
Joe Flacco, who brings much-needed accuracy and stability to the offense. With Flacco under center, Jeudy should see even more consistent production.
Diontae Johnson and
Cedric Tillman will compete for the WR2 role, but Jeudy remains the focal point in Cleveland's passing attack.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Scott Petrak
July 23, 2025
Seattle Seahawks quarterback
Sam Darnold has taken command of the locker room from the start of camp, emerging as the team's clear-cut starter for the 2025 season. With a revamped offense featuring veteran wideout
Cooper Kupp and deep threat
Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Darnold is in position to thrive. Seattle is hoping that Darnold can replicate his success from last season with Minnesota, where he threw for
4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions over 17 games. The former first-round pick has the tools to elevate a promising group of weapons, making him an intriguing late-round sleeper in fantasy football formats.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Brady Henderson
July 23, 2025
Despite not having a new contract, Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook was a full participant in the first training camp practice on Wednesday, according to ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg. Regardless of his contract situation entering the 2025 season, Cook cemented himself as Buffalo's clear lead back last year by rushing for 1,009 yards and a league-leading 16 touchdowns on 207 rushing attempts in 16 regular-season games after scoring just twice on the ground in 2023. While Cook finally saw some more goal-line opportunities, fantasy managers should be expecting major regression in the TD department in 2025. An extension would definitely give the Bills more incentive to keep feeding Cook, who doesn't have the body type to be a physical, between-the-tackles runner.
Ray Davis and
Ty Johnson will remain involved as well, making Cook more of a high-end RB2 target in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Alaina Getzenberg
July 23, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen said at training camp on Wednesday that rookie first-round wide receiver/defensive back
Travis Hunter will practice on both offense and defense after like the first six or so practices in camp. After that happens, Coen said Hunter playing on both sides of the ball on the same day in practice will "kind of become the norm." From the start, the Jaguars have incorporated the Heisman Trophy winner much more on offense, but he will soon be working on both sides of the ball. The Jaguars front office said that the 22-year-old is more naturally comfortable on defense, which is why they feel he needs more work on offense to start. Hunter certainly has the physical abilities to become the WR2 in Jacksonville in 2025 behind
Brian Thomas Jr., but how much is he really going to be on the field on offense? He will probably be overvalued in fantasy drafts this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: Jacksonville Jaguars
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