August 4, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back
Keaton Mitchell is expected to have a role in the upcoming season. After flashing immense big-play ability during his rookie season in 2023, Mitchell spent most of the 2024 campaign recovering from a knee injury he suffered late in the 2023 season. When he did eventually return to the field in 2024, Mitchell had a minimal role as he was the clear No. 3 option on the depth chart behind
Derrick Henry and
Justice Hill. He carried the ball just 15 times and ran for 30 yards. He added 28 yards on one reception. In 2023, Mitchell posted an eye-catching 8.4 YPC, which suggests he could carry fantasy upside if given the carries. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during camp as he could be worth a look as a late-round target in deeper leagues, if he can take over the No. 2 job on the depth chart.
--Andy SmithSource: Jeremy Fowler
August 4, 2025
Tennessee Titans running back
Tony Pollard rushed for a career-high 1,079 yards in 2024, his first season with the team. While many expected
Tyjae Spears to siphon more work away from Pollard last season, the former only saw 84 carries in 11 games. ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler visited Titans camp on Saturday and came away believing that Pollard is still the team's lead back, although Spears is expected to see a larger role in 2025. The Tennessee offense's arrow is pointing up with
Cam Ward now under center, making Pollard a low-end RB2/high-end RB3 heading into fantasy drafts this summer, while Spears sets up as an interesting handcuff who could have some standalone flex value in deeper formats.
--Matt TerelleSource: ESPN.com
August
4,
2025
Tennessee
Titans
running
back
Tyjae
Spears
has
looked
"explosive
during
training
camp."
According
to
Jeremy
Fowler
of
ESPN,
Spears
has
looked
explosive
when
running
through
holes,
and
several
members
of
the
coaching
staff
believe
he
is
in
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August 4, 2025
Carolina Panthers tight end
Ja'Tavion Sanders continues to impress during training camp this year. Sanders has been the Panthers' offensive MVP thus far in camp, according to the Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye. Sanders "is catching passes in droves and is adding yards after the catch with regularity," Kaye wrote in his Stock Watch piece on Monday. Sanders, heading into his second NFL season, also looks leaner and more muscular this year after playing at 255 pounds as a rookie. The young tight end appears primed for a breakout in 2025 on an ascending Panthers offense, making him an interesting dart-throw as a late-round option in fantasy drafts later this summer.
--Matt TerelleSource: Mike Kaye on Twitter
August 4, 2025
Washington Commanders wide receiver
Noah Brown (undisclosed) did not practice on Monday. Brown suffered an injury during mandatory minicamp in June but has been practicing throughout training camp. As of now, there is no explanation for Brown's absence on Monday. Brown caught 35 passes for 453 yards and one touchdown for Washington in 2024 and could see a larger role in the team's offense this season if the Commanders decide to fulfill
Terry McLaurin's trade demand from last week. Stay tuned as the team is likely to elaborate on Brown's absence from practice later in the day on Monday.
--Matt TerelleSource: Nicki Jhabvala on Twitter
August 4, 2025
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) won't practice this week, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Gonzalez injured his hamstring last Tuesday during practice and has not practiced since. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Gonzalez's injury is not expected his prevent him from playing in Week 1. Gonzalez is an emerging star at the cornerback position and will be a major piece of the New England defense this season, so the team will continue to play it safe with him in training camp.
--Matt TerelleSource: Mark Daniels on Twitter
August 4, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks
Anthony Richardson Sr. and
Daniel Jones remain locked in a preseason battle to be the team's starting signal-caller when the regular season begins. Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters earlier in the day that both QBs would play "a good amount" in the team's first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday. Later on Monday morning, the Colts released their first unofficial depth chart and listed their QB1 as such: "Daniel Jones OR Anthony Richardson Sr." The team continues to evaluate the play of both QBs and doesn't seem to be in a hurry to declare who will be the Week 1 starter against the Miami Dolphins.
--Matt TerelleSource: Adam Schefter on Twitter
August 4, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Kendrick Bourne (undisclosed) will not practice this week, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. According to Vrabel, Bourne "got rolled up" during practice last Friday and will be sidelined as he tends to his injury. The team has not elaborated on the nature of the injury, but Bourne was seen without his left cleat on after getting hurt on Friday. Bourne is locked in a training camp battle in a crowded receiver room, so the missed time will not help his cause. Even if he does make the team out of training camp, Bourne will not be on the radar for fantasy leagues.
--Matt TerelleSource: Mark Daniels on Twitter
August 4, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back
James Cook is not practicing for a second-straight day as his hold-in continues. Cook was spotted walking out to practice on Monday morning, but was not in uniform as he continues to angle for a new contract. The veteran running back is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has been pushing for a long-term extension with Buffalo throughout the offseason, although the team has not met his demands as of yet. As of now, Cook's hold in isn't a huge concern for fantasy as he is still likely to be the Bills' starting running back in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. That said, if his hold-in continues deep into August, conditioning could become a concern. He remains worth a look as a mid-range RB2 in fantasy drafts.
--Matt TerelleSource: Adam Schefter on Twitter
August 4, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Darnell Mooney (shoulder) remains sidelined for his team as their first preseason game approaches later this week. Mooney injured his shoulder during the first week of training camp and is expected to miss some more time. Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters that they still have a few more weeks to allow Mooney to heal, but will not commit to Mooney being ready for Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team hasn't provided much as far as the extent or nature of Mooney's shoulder injury, which is a bit of a concern. Mooney sets up as a low-end WR4/high-end WR5 in fantasy drafts this summer, but it would be reassuring to see him get back on the practice field before Week 1. If he's not ready for the season opener,
Drake London would see a huge target share while Kyle Pitts would also get a bump.
--Matt TerelleSource: Tori McElhaney on Twitter
August 4, 2025
The Baltimore Ravens released kicker
John Hoyland on Saturday, leaving rookie
Tyler Loop as the lone kicker on the roster. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Loop is "kicking well enough to win the job." A sixth-round pick out of Arizona, Loop made 83.8% of his field goals and 98.4% of his extra-point attempts in 50 career college games. The 24-year-old is poised to fill the shoes of longtime Ravens kicker
Justin Tucker, who was released this offseason amidst multiple allegations of sexual misconduct after 13 years with the team. Baltimore could always bring in a veteran kicker later in the summer, so Loop will still need to perform throughout the preseason to hold the job.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
August 4, 2025
The Atlanta Falcons will not play quarterbacks
Michael Penix Jr. and
Kirk Cousins in the team's first preseason game on Friday against the Detroit Lions, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
Easton Stick and
Emory Jones are the quarterbacks on Atlanta's depth chart behind their top two guys, so they will presumably split snaps against Detroit. Penix Jr. is expected to enter the season as the starter for Atlanta after taking over for Cousins in Week 16 of 2024. The veteran Cousins had been the subject of some trade speculation during the offseason, but it appears Atlanta is planning to keep him in place as the backup. In 14 games last year, the 36-year-old completed 66.9% of his passes for 3,508 yards, throwing 18 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. There's not much that Cousins needs to prove in preseason action at this point in his career.
--Will BradySource: Will McFadden
August
4,
2025
San
Francisco
49ers
rookie
wide
receiver
Jordan
Watkins
"is
in
position
to
be
the
49ers'
no.
3
or
4
wide
receiver,"
according
to
Matt
Barrows
of
The
Athletic.
Barrows
writes
that
Watkins'
teammates
"keep
praising
his
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August
4,
2025
The
Pittsburgh
Steelers
offense
has
"overwhelmingly
relied
on
short,
quick
passes
or
checkdowns"
in
training
camp
practices,
according
to
Mike
DeFabo
of
The
Athletic.
DeFabo
writes
that
quarterback
Aaron
Rodgers
"hasn't
been
able
to
unlock"
wide
read more...
August 4, 2025
Through two weeks of training camp practices, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Scotty Miller has been the team's wide receiver to stand out the most behind
D.K. Metcalf. According to SI's Noah Strackbein, he has outperformed both
Roman Wilson and
Robert Woods.
Calvin Austin III (undisclosed) has missed the last two practices, and the gap between Miller and the rest of the supporting cast has been even more evident. The Steelers' offense as a whole has reportedly struggled throughout camp, with Strackbein reporting that the defense has had the decided edge in nine of the team's first 10 practices. Sunday's practice focused on goal-line work, where the offense scored only twice in their 12 opportunities. Outside of Metcalf, the Steelers' passing game can be avoided except in deep leagues.
--Patrick McGrathSource: Noah Strackbein
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