August 27, 2025
Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the club should have running back
De'Von Achane (calf) available for Week 1, according to Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN. The star back's status for the start of the season has been something of an open question, but the club's optimism Wednesday certainly was a good sign. Achane piled up 78 catches and six receiving touchdowns last season to go with 907 rushing yards and six more scores on the ground, making him one of the most dynamic fantasy assets in the league. He looks ready to go for the Dolphins' opener against Indianapolis.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
August 27, 2025
Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio was non-committal on whether running back
Joe Mixon (ankle) will play during the 2025 season when asked at a Wednesday press conference, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston. The veteran back is on the reserve/non-football injury list, meaning he will miss at least the first four games, but the Texans haven't seemed especially optimistic about his return. Caserio said Mixon will be evaluated after four weeks, but ultimately answered, 'We'll see,' when asked if the running back would come back this season. Houston signed
Nick Chubb, still rosters
Dameon Pierce, and drafted
Woody Marks earlier this year to round out its backfield.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: KPRC2
August 27, 2025
With wide receiver
Adam Thielen headed back to Minnesota in a Wednesday trade, the Carolina Panthers are planning on an enhanced role for receiver
Jalen Coker, as reported by Jordan Schultz. A former undrafted free agent, Coker put together a solid rookie season on a bad Panthers team in 2024, accumulating 32 catches for 478 yards and two touchdowns in just 11 games. Carolina added
Tetairoa McMillan in the draft, but Coker figures to be in the mix to see an increased target share without Thielen, who averaged more than seven targets per game during his two years with the Panthers.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: Jordan Schultz
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own
former
star
wide
receiver,
Adam
Thielen,
Ian
Rapoport
reports.
Carolina
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2026
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August 27, 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders waived rookie quarterback
Cam Miller on Tuesday, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. A sixth-round pick out of North Dakota State, Miller showed some flashes during the preseason. His release comes as somewhat of a surprise, with Raiders quarterback
Aidan O'Connell (wrist) set to miss significant time after fracturing his wrist. However, Las Vegas solidified its backup QB role by acquiring
Kenny Pickett from the Cleveland Browns, and chose not to put O'Connell on injured reserve to begin the year. Miller could potentially find his way back to the Raiders as a practice squad signing or be claimed elsewhere.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
August 27, 2025
Zac Jackson of The Athletic expects Cleveland Browns rookie tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. to "play a lot, immediately" in 2025. Jackson also writes that Fannin Jr. and veteran tight end
David Njoku will be both deployed together and moved around in different offensive formations. A third-round pick out of Bowling Green, Fannin Jr. recorded 117 catches for 1,555 yards and 10 touchdowns across 13 games in his final collegiate season. He may not be ready to overtake Njoku as Cleveland's TE1 right away, but it appears that the Browns are searching for ways to utilize Fannin Jr.'s obvious talent as a receiver. The 21-year-old is definitely a name to know in dynasty leagues, and he could become a priority waiver-wire target in redraft formats if Njoku were to get injured.
--Will BradySource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
August 27, 2025
Indianapolis Colts rookie running back
DJ Giddens could be in a prime position to open the season as the team's RB2 after Indianapolis released veteran back
Khalil Herbert on Tuesday. With Herbert off the roster, Giddens and
Tyler Goodson (elbow) are the Colts' running backs behind
Jonathan Taylor. Goodson may miss the start of the regular season as he recovers from an elbow injury he suffered during preseason play, leaving Giddens as the likely passing-downs back early in the year. For fantasy managers looking for a handcuff option for Taylor late in drafts, Giddens appears to be the clear choice.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
August 27, 2025
Veteran running back
Khalil Herbert has been released by the Indianapolis Colts, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Herbert signed with Indianapolis in free agency this past March, but is now likely headed elsewhere. In 14 games split between the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Bengals last season, Herbert logged 36 carries for 130 yards and one touchdown. With Herbert out of the picture in Indianapolis,
Tyler Goodson (elbow) and rookie
DJ Giddens now make up the depth behind star running back
Jonathan Taylor. Goodson is currently dealing with an elbow injury, but is expected to return early in the season.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
August 27, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver
Amari Cooper told Kevin Patra of NFL.com that he still has "some juice left" and that signing with the Raiders will allow him to show it. Cooper signed a one-year deal with Las Vegas on Tuesday. The 31-year-old recorded 44 catches for 547 yards and four touchdowns across 14 games split between the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills in 2024. However, before 2025, Cooper had reached 1,000 receiving yards in five of the six previous seasons. He should slot in as the WR2 in Las Vegas next to
Jakobi Meyers, although Cooper may eventually be surpassed by rookies
Dont'e Thornton Jr. and
Jack Bech. As a late-round flier, Cooper could end up being a solid depth piece for fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: NFL.com - Kevin Patra
August 27, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars have acquired veteran wide receiver
Tim Patrick from the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The 31-year-old recorded 33 catches for 394 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games with Detroit last year. The Lions' decision to move on from Patrick signals an internal belief in third-round rookie
Isaac TeSlaa, who was a standout performer in the preseason. In Jacksonville, Patrick will likely step into the team's WR3 role next to
Brian Thomas Jr. and
Travis Hunter. He should remain off the radar of fantasy managers.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
August
27,
2025
Following
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Detroit
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wide
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Tim
Patrick
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the
Jacksonville
Jaguars,
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August 27, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee) passed his physical and has been activated from the PUP list, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Wirfs missed all of training camp while recovering from surgery on his right knee. His activation indicates that he will return to practice soon, but it doesn't guarantee that he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. If Wirfs ends up missing the first few games of the 2025 season, Charlie Heck and Luke Goedeke would earn additional opportunities on the offensive line.
--Andersen PickardSource: Adam Schefter
August 27, 2025
Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary (leg) has been placed on season-ending Injured Reserve, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The team did not designate McGary to return, which means he will miss the entire 2025 season. This is a major loss for the Falcons, who had benefited from McGary's dependable protection at the end of the offensive line. He has started 47 of 51 possible games over the last three seasons, including 16 in 2024. He was rewarded with a two-year, $30 million extension earlier this month. Elijah Wilkinson should step up as the Falcons' primary right tackle with McGary out for the season. Jack Nelson could also earn additional opportunities in the trenches.
--Andersen PickardSource: Mike Garafolo
August 27, 2025
Free agent defensive end Za'Darius Smith has generated interest from several NFL teams, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Smith, a free agent, is reportedly "training and waiting on the right situation." The 32-year-old has spent 10 seasons with the NFL, splitting 2024 between the Browns and Lions. Over 17 games last year, he amassed 35 tackles, 17 quarterback hits, and nine sacks. He remains an impact defender who could provide a spark to a team with playoff aspirations. Although Week 1 is fast approaching, it's possible that Smith waits until midseason to sign. By holding off on signing somewhere for now, Smith could wait for the right opportunity to present itself, such as filling the void left by an in-season injury.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jeremy Fowler
August 27, 2025
Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (neck) will undergo a CT scan in October to ensure his spinal fusion was successful, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Samuel underwent neck surgery back in April, which scared off several teams and complicated his free agency. Rather than signing now and trying to pass a physical, Samuel will wait until October to get his CT scan and meet with medical professionals, who can confirm to teams that he's healthy. The 25-year-old just wrapped up a four-year stint with the Los Angeles Chargers in which he totaled 176 tackles, 37 passes defended, and three interceptions through 50 games.
--Andersen PickardSource: Jeremy Fowler
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