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Miami-Ohio Names Kansas Transfer David McComb As The Starting QB
Miami-Ohio has named Kansas transfer David McComb as the starting quarterback ahead of Miami's Week 1 game at Pittsburgh. McComb beat out 2025 Redhawks spot-starter Thomas Gostkowski for the 2026 starting job. McComb, a native of Edmond, Oklahoma, redshirted for the Kansas Jayhawks in 2025. He didn't record any game time for Kansas. McComb was a three-star recruit in the 2025 class. Gostkowski completed just 38-of-86 passes in 2025 for 575 yards with four touchdowns and an interception. McComb, who was a dual-threat quarterback and track star in high school, is expected to be an upgrade at the position.
Source: Pete Nakos on X
Source: Pete Nakos on X
C.J. Stroud Gets Another Downfield Weapon
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud got some needed help Monday after a rough week for the receiver room. New England has agreed to send Kayshon Boutte to Houston for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick. The move comes days after Jayden Higgins tore his ACL and was lost for the season. Boutte is not replacing all of that by himself, but he gives Stroud another receiver who can stretch the field. He caught 33 passes for 551 yards and six touchdowns last season, averaging 16.7 yards per catch with 10 receptions of at least 20 yards. Houston had already added Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard, so the Texans have clearly been trying to rebuild the depth behind Nico Collins. Stroud threw for 3,041 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 14 games last year and currently sits at QB23 in RotoBaller's rankings. Boutte does not suddenly fix everything, but the passing-game outlook looks better than it did after Higgins went down.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Anthony Hernandez Loses Back-To-Back Fights
Anthony Hernandez suffered a unanimous-decision loss to Gregory Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. This was an exciting back-and-forth fight, and Hernandez definitely had his moments, like when he almost finished Rodrigues by landing a barrage of punches in the second round, but in the end, Rodrigues' combinations, takedown defense, and leg kicks proved to be too much for Hernandez. In 25 minutes of action, Hernandez landed three takedowns and 90 significant strikes. With the loss, Hernandez dropped to 15-4 as a pro and is now 9-4 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Houston Transfer Zeon Chriss-Gremillion Named Tulane's Starting Quarterback
Houston transfer Zeon Chriss-Gremillion has been named the starting quarterback for the Tulane Green Wave. Chriss-Gremillion was in a camp competition with former Ball State quarterback Kadin Semonza for the starting job. Chriss-Gremillion started seven games in two seasons for Louisiana before transferring to Houston. Chriss-Gremillion started five games for Houston in 2024 filling in for injured starter Donovan Smith. That was his last experience as a starter. He was beat out in 2025 by Conner Weigman at Houston, prompting the transfer in the offseason. Chriss-Gremillion completed 10-of-21 passes for 108 in 2025 with a touchdown and an interception. He has 992 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns in his four-year college career. Tulane made the College Football Playoff last year under BYU transfer Jake Retzlaff.
Source: Pete Thamel on X
Source: Pete Thamel on X
Chuba Hubbard Expected to be Ready for Season Opener
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) is expected to be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sept. 13 against the Chicago Bears, head coach Dave Canales told Steve Reed of The Associated Press. Hubbard has not played in a preseason game after straining his hamstring earlier this month, but he was able to return to training camp practice on Monday, signaling that he should be ready for the season opener. Canales also said on Monday that the Panthers are expected to use an RB committee with Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks to open the 2026 season. Hubbard ran for 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024, but a calf injury limited him to 511 yards and just one rushing TD last year, while Rico Dowdle took over as the team's lead back. Dowdle is now in Pittsburgh, but Brooks could be a thorn in Hubbard's side this year if he manages to stay healthy after already tearing his ACL multiple times. Hubbard said he is feeling "pretty good" with the regular season quickly approaching, but fantasy managers will have their doubts that Hubbard can become anything more than an RB3/flex in a timeshare.
Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed
Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed
Nico Collins' Target Outlook Cools After Monday's Trade
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins got a little more competition Monday, which matters after Jayden Higgins' season-ending ACL tear had opened the door to a huge target load. Houston is reportedly acquiring Kayshon Boutte from New England for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick. Boutte caught 33 passes for 551 yards and six touchdowns last season, and he gives C.J. Stroud another outside target who can win downfield. The Texans had already signed Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard after Higgins went down. None of those moves knocks Collins off the top line. He has topped 1,000 yards three years in a row and finished 2025 with 71 catches for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns. It does change the volume math a bit. Collins looked set to absorb a huge share of the passing game once Higgins was lost, and Houston has now spent several days adding veteran help plus Boutte. RotoBaller has Collins 23rd overall in its latest PPR rankings. He's still a WR1, just with a little less room for the monster target spike fantasy managers could have pictured last week.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Gregory Rodrigues Picks Up A Unanimous-Decision Win
Gregory Rodrigues extended his win streak by defeating Anthony Hernandez via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. It was an exciting, back-and-forth fight where both fighters hurt each other, but Rodrigues' relentless striking volume, calf kicks, and takedown defense were too much for Hernandez. In 25 minutes of action, Rodrigues landed 174 significant strikes. This was Rodrigues' fourth consecutive win, and now he's improved to 11-3 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Xavier Legette to Stay in Walking Boot Until Thursday
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Monday that wide receiver Xavier Legette (ankle) will remain in a walking boot until Thursday, according to Steve Reed of The Associated Press. Legette suffered an ankle injury in last Wednesday's joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars and will most likely sit out the preseason finale this Friday against the Houston Texans. It is bad news as the 25-year-old looks to solidify the WR3 role in Carolina behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, but there is not any reason to believe that he will not be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. The 25-year-old former first-rounder in 2024 from South Carolina has disappointed in his first two years in the NFL, catching 84 of his 148 targets for 860 yards and seven touchdowns in 31 games (25 starts). Legette regressed in 2025 with a 35-363-3 line after the team took McMillan in the first round of last year's draft. He should still have a role in the Panthers' offense in 2026 if he is healthy, but the volume is unlikely to be enough to make him rosterable in 12-team fantasy leagues.
Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed
Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed
Alabama DL Jeremiah Beaman Injured In Sunday's Practice
Alabama interior lineman Jeremiah Beaman was injured in Sunday's practice. Head coach Kalen DeBoer told the media that they "have an idea" of what the injury is, but they are not disclosing it until they know the extent. The update on Beaman's status is expected sometime on Monday. Beaman is coming off of an ACL tear in 2025 and is expected to be a contributor on the defensive line behind Mississippi State transfer Kedrick Bingley-Jones. This follows a rash of injuries to other Alabama players in the last week, including RBs EJ Crowell and AK Dear.
Source: Mike Rodak on X
Source: Mike Rodak on X
Vitor Petrino Extends His Win Streak
Vitor Petrino extended his winning streak by defeating Serghei Spivac via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. Petrino was in complete control, from start to finish, landing combinations, leg kicks and takedowns on Spivac, who was one step behind Petrino. In the end, all three judges scored the bout 30-27, 30-27 and 30-27 in favor of Petrino. In 15 minutes of action, Petrino landed four takedowns and 64 significant strikes. This is Petrino's fourth consecutive win, and he is now 8-2 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Kayshon Boutte Gets Fresh Start in Houston
The Houston Texans are giving Kayshon Boutte a new opportunity. The Texans are acquiring the wide receiver from New England in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick, according to Tom Pelissero. Houston had already called about Boutte while looking for help following Jayden Higgins' season-ending knee injury, and now the deal is getting done. Boutte caught 33 passes for 551 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in 14 games last season, averaging 16.7 yards per reception. His path to playing time had gotten murkier in New England after the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, especially with Boutte entering the final year of his rookie contract. There should be opportunity in Houston, but nothing is guaranteed. The Texans also added Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard over the weekend, so Boutte will have to earn his place in the rotation. The trade at least gives him a cleaner shot at regular snaps heading into the season.
Source: Tom Pelissero
Source: Tom Pelissero
Serghei Spivac Outclassed At UFC Sacramento
Serghei Spivac suffered a unanimous decision loss to Vitor Petrino in the co-main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. Spivac was just one step behind Petrino, who controlled the action for the three rounds, securing a convincing unanimous decision win. In 15 minutes of action, Spivac landed 23 significant strikes. In his last six fights, Spivac has gone 2-4. With the loss, Spivac dropped to 18-7 as a pro and is now 9-7 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Michael Penix Jr. to Take Some First-Team Reps on Monday
Both Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. (knee) and Tua Tagovailoa will take reps with the first-team offense on Monday throughout the entire practice, according to Tori McElhaney of the team's official website. Monday will be the first time this summer that Penix has worked in team drills as a full-go. The Falcons have not officially named a starter in the QB battle during training camp, but Tagovailoa is still the overwhelming favorite to start in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers since he got a head start on Penix during camp. The 26-year-old Penix tore his ACL in Week 11 of last season, and it is unclear if he will be cleared to play in the team's final preseason contest this Friday against the Miami Dolphins. Penix remains off the fantasy radar in single-year, single-QB leagues. In his first two seasons in the NFL, he has completed under 60% of his pass attempts for 2,757 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 14 games played (12 starts). In dynasty/keeper leagues, Penix is a hard sell as a buy-low candidate given his lengthy injury history.
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Tori McElhaney
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Tori McElhaney
Jacory Croskey-Merritt Limited With Undisclosed Injury
Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt was limited at Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury, according to Ben Standig. Standig saw Croskey-Merritt pull up at the end of a catch-and-run during Thursday's practice, and the second-year back was held out of Saturday's preseason game against Detroit. He is at least back on the field now, though Washington is keeping his workload down. Croskey-Merritt led the Commanders with 805 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 175 carries as a rookie, adding nine catches for 68 yards. He is also listed first at running back on Washington's current unofficial depth chart. Monday's participation is a positive after he sat out over the weekend, but his workload over the next few practices will be worth watching with Week 1 getting closer.
Source: Ben Standig
Source: Ben Standig
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Impressing With his Power Running
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has been impressive as a power runner in training camp, according to John Shipley of Sports Illustrated. However, fellow RB Bhayshul Tuten "has done nothing to diminish the early offseason hype." Tuten might be more explosive overall as a runner, but Rodriguez is going to have a key role in Jacksonville's backfield this year, and Shipley also thinks C-Rod might be the team's best pass-blocking RB outside of LeQuint Allen Jr. The 25-year-old is a full-go despite having offseason foot surgery, and the Jags have listed Rodriguez and Tuten as co-starters going into the 2026 regular season. Rodriguez is more of a bruiser between the tackles, which could earn him valuable goal-line touches in his first year in Duvall. But while sharing snaps and touches with Tuten and Allen, Rodriguez's fantasy value looks to be as a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex. If Allen misses any time this year due to injury, Rodriguez could become Jacksonville's preferred third-down back as well. RotoBaller has C-Rod as the RB39, with Tuten coming in at No. 26.
Source: SI.com - John Shipley
Source: SI.com - John Shipley
