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DeVonta Smith Back to Full Participation
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) was a full participant Monday for the first time in three weeks, according to John Clark. Smith has been working his way back from a hamstring injury and was still limited during Philadelphia's joint practices with New England last week. Getting through a full practice is his biggest step yet with the regular season approaching. Smith played all 17 games last year and caught 77 passes for 1,008 yards and four touchdowns, giving him his third 1,000-yard season. He has missed a chunk of August, but Monday's workload suggests he's getting back up to speed after the layoff. With Smith now fully practicing again, the hamstring issue appears to be moving firmly in the right direction ahead of Week 1.
Source: John Clark
Source: John Clark
Makai Lemon Back With First-Team Offense
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Makai Lemon (hamstring) was back to full participation Monday and took first-team reps, according to Dave Zangaro. That's a notable step after the rookie missed most of August with a hamstring injury suffered on Aug. 3. Lemon only returned to practice Thursday and was limited to individual work, so this is the first time he has been back in team drills since the setback. The first-team work itself isn't new. Philadelphia had Lemon running with the starters during OTAs and again when training camp opened before the injury interrupted his summer. The 20th overall pick is coming off a 79-catch, 1,156-yard, 11-touchdown season at USC. He still has some catching up to do after losing nearly three weeks of practice, but Monday puts him back in the mix for the role the Eagles were already giving him before he went down.
Source: Dave Zangaro
Source: Dave Zangaro
Panthers to Use RB Committee if Chuba Hubbard is Good to Go
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said that if running back Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) is good to go for the start of the 2026 regular season, it will be a running back committee also involving Jonathon Brooks, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. Per Steve Reed of The Associated Press, Hubbard was a full participant in Monday's training camp practice after dealing with a hamstring injury in recent weeks, so he should be ready to roll for Week 1, barring a setback. Brooks' fantasy value has skyrocketed in recent weeks with Hubbard banged up. In fact, Brooks is currently ranked as the No. 33 RB at RotoBaller, with Hubbard coming in at No. 37. A full-on timeshare between both backs will cap their upside for fantasy managers as RB3/flex options. Brooks has more momentum, but he has also played in only three NFL games since being drafted in the second round in 2024 due to multiple ACL tears in his knee. Hubbard had a career-high 1,195 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs in 2024, but he fell to 511 yards and one rushing touchdown in 15 games with the Panthers last year.
Source: The Athletic - Joe Person
Source: The Athletic - Joe Person
Sean Tucker a Potential Salary-Cap Casualty
FOX Sports' Greg Auman writes that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker could be a salary-cap casualty. The Bucs played Josh Williams ahead of Tucker in their second preseason game on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs, and there is a chance they are lukewarm to paying Tucker $3.52 million to be their RB3 or RB4 in 2026. Auman adds that it was surprising when Tampa gave Tucker a full restricted free-agent tender back in March instead of trying to bring him back on a lesser deal. He could be cut next weekend, with the Bucs either moving on entirely or trying to bring him back for less money. Williams, an undrafted rookie last year who served a six-game suspension, would be in line for RB3 duties if Tucker is cut entirely and not re-signed. The 24-year-old Tucker has had his moments in his three seasons with the Bucs, including scoring a career-high seven rushing touchdowns on 86 rushing attempts in 17 games last year. Getting cut and landing with a new organization might be Tucker's best path to fantasy relevance in 2026 and beyond.
Source: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
Source: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
Michael Pittman Jr. Back at Practice on Monday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (hamstring), who had not practiced since Aug. 8 due to a hamstring injury, returned to training camp practice on Monday and was seen stretching in pads, according to Chris Ward of Steelers Now. In addition to Pittman, the Steelers got top wideout DK Metcalf back from an undisclosed injury that kept him out since Aug. 8 as well. Barring setbacks, both Pittman and Metcalf should be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. After being acquired by Pittsburgh in an offseason trade with the Indianapolis Colts, he will help add much-needed WR depth behind Metcalf for quarterback Aaron Rodgers in 2026. But in an offense that could remain ground-based under new head coach Mike McCarthy and with an aging QB, Pittman will not suddenly have newfound fantasy football upside in the Steel City. The 28-year-old pass-catcher had a career-high seven touchdowns in 17 games in 2025 in his final year in Indy, but he also went for just 784 yards, which were his fewest since his rookie campaign in 2020. RotoBaller has Pittman ranked as the WR43 going into his first year with the Steelers.
Source: Steelers Now - Chris Ward
Source: Steelers Now - Chris Ward
Montorie Foster Jr. Leads Wide Receivers in Yards Once Again on Sunday
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. caught one pass for 24 yards in Seattle's preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The game marked the second straight in which Foster was the leader among wide receivers for Seattle. Foster is fighting for a roster spot after living on the practice squad in 2025. He is making a name for himself as he looks to secure a spot in a crowded wide receiver room. Foster would likely profile as a special teamer, but Seattle seems to have a knack for finding late-round and undrafted gems at the position. It will be worth following Foster's performance in the final preseason game to see if he makes any noise. He is certainly not on the fantasy radar, but it is always good to know who each team's skill players are as you head into the season.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jacardia Wright Leads Seattle's Backfield on Sunday
Seattle Seahawks running back Jacardia Wright led the team's backfield in carries and yards in Sunday's preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans. Wright gained 81 yards on just eight carries, including a score. It was a nice outing for a player fighting for a roster spot, whether it be with the Seahawks or somewhere else. However, Wright is nowhere near the fantasy radar. He is not even listed in the top four running backs on Seattle's depth chart. If he makes the team, he will simply be a special teams player. Either way, it was good to see Wright be effective in a running system that could be slightly different in 2026 under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
DK Metcalf Returns to Practice, Says He's 100 Percent
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf (undisclosed) was in pads as he returned to training camp practice on Monday, according to Chris Ward of Steelers Now. Metcalf is returning for the first time since suffering an undisclosed injury in practice back on Aug. 8. The veteran wideout said last week that he felt fine and that he is 100% healthy. He said he would be available if it were the regular season. Along with Metcalf, new pass-catcher Michael Pittman Jr. (hamstring) also returned to practice on Monday as the team gears up for the Week 1 regular-season opener in a few weeks. The Steelers were playing it safe the last couple of weeks with their top two WRs, but they should both be ready for the season opener as quarterback Aaron Rodgers' top targets. The 28-year-old Metcalf caught 59 passes for 850 yards and six touchdowns in 15 regular-season starts in 2025 in his first year in the Steel City. Fantasy managers shouldn't necessarily bank on a bounce-back to the 1,000-yard mark for Metcalf in his eighth year in the league with an aging QB in his final season and after the addition of Pittman, who Rodgers could lean on heavily as a short-area target.
Source: Steelers Now - Chris Ward
Source: Steelers Now - Chris Ward
TreVeyon Henderson Departs Practice Early With Potential Injury
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson (undisclosed) did not finish Monday's training camp practice after slipping on a cut, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. It is unclear exactly what Henderson did or what his specific injury is, but it is something that we will be keeping a close eye on for the rest of the day and into Tuesday. If it's a significant injury that keeps Henderson from suiting up for Week 1 of the regular season in a Super Bowl rematch against the Seattle Seahawks, it would boost Rhamondre Stevenson's fantasy football value tremendously, with Lan Larison and rookie Jam Miller becoming a big part of the team's backfield. Henderson, a second-rounder from Ohio State last year, ran for 911 yards and nine touchdowns on 180 carries in his first NFL season, adding 35 catches for 221 yards and another score as a receiver. When healthy, he is expected to be in a 50-50 backfield split with Stevenson in 2026, which makes him more of an RB3/flex target in single-year redraft leagues. Check back for an injury update on Henderson on Monday.
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
Source: ESPN Boston - Mike Reiss
Xavier Hutchinson Rising With More Snaps
Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson is getting more offensive snaps now that Jayden Higgins (knee) is done for the entire 2026 season due to a torn ACL. Quarterback C.J. Stroud threw a 50-yard bomb to Hutchinson during Monday's training camp practice for a touchdown after he beat cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. In the team's preseason contest on Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders, Hutchinson caught one of his two targets from Stroud for a loss of one yard. The 26-year-old could see the second-most snaps behind WR1 Nico Collins now that Higgins is out for the year, but second-year wideout Jaylin Noel (hamstring) and Tank Dell (knee) will have something to say about that when it's all said and done. Hutchinson has a real opportunity in 2026, but he doesn't have the pure upside that both Noel and Dell have if they are healthy. The former sixth-rounder in 2023 from Iowa State has 55 catches for 635 yards and three touchdowns (all last year) in his three years in Houston, with his 35-428-3 line in 17 regular-season games being his high-water mark.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander
Source: Houston Chronicle - Jonathan M. Alexander
Colby Parkinson the Leader of Rams' Tight End Room?
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer writes that Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson is "leading a deep, versatile tight end group." The Rams also have Tyler Higbee, Terrance Ferguson, Davis Allen, and rookie Max Klare at the position, and they ran the highest percentage of three-tight-end sets in the league last year. The 27-year-old Parkinson set career highs across the board with 43 receptions on 56 targets for 408 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025 in 15 regular-season games in his sixth year in the NFL (second with the Rams). It was a nice season for Parkinson, but even in one of the league's highest-scoring offenses, fantasy managers should not expect a repeat for him in 2026. It is a crowded TE room, and Ferguson probably has the most short- and long-term pass-catching upside of the group in an offense in which receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams dominate targets from quarterback Matthew Stafford. At best, Parkinson should be considered a touchdown-dependent TE2 in fantasy football leagues, and there will surely be a lot of volatility on a week-to-week basis.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
49ers Owner Arrested on Disorderly Conduct and Possessing Criminal Tools
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested over the weekend and found guilty of two misdemeanor charges, according to WKBN 27 News. York pleaded no contest on Monday morning to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. He was already sentenced to two days in jail and $1,150 in fines. After his arrest, York will presumably be subject to NFL discipline under the personal-conduct policy. Columbiana County Municipal Court records show that York was initially taken into custody on a charge of engaging in prostitution, but that charge was later dropped.
Source: WKBN 27 News - Josh Frketic, Kristen Hephner, and Laurel Stone
Source: WKBN 27 News - Josh Frketic, Kristen Hephner, and Laurel Stone
TreVeyon Henderson Returns to Practice on Monday
New England Patriots second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson is back at the team's training camp practice on Monday after being absent on Saturday night in the preseason contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. Both Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson were not used in the team's second preseason game over the weekend. Stevenson has been listed as the RB1 on New England's preseason depth chart, but the 23-year-old Henderson will continue to be a big part of the Patriots' backfield in his second NFL season after he helped lead the team to a Super Bowl appearance in his first year in the league. The former second-rounder from Ohio State had 911 rushing yards and nine rushing touchdowns on 180 carries while adding 35 catches for 221 yards and another score in 17 regular-season games in 2025. It was an impressive campaign, but Stevenson still has the trust of head coach Mike Vrabel, and Henderson's lack of improvement as a pass-blocker will hurt his overall fantasy upside in Year 2. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 27 fantasy RB for 2026.
Source: Boston Herald - Andrew Callahan
Source: Boston Herald - Andrew Callahan
Jalen Ramsey Coming Off PUP List on Monday
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy said that safety Jalen Ramsey (knee) will be activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday and will return to training camp practice for the first time this summer, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. The 31-year-old eight-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro will most likely be eased back into practice after missing all of camp to this point, but barring a setback with his knee, he figures to be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 13, against the Atlanta Falcons. The former fifth overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2016 from Florida State is heading into his 11th year in the NFL. He was a Pro Bowler in 2025 in his first year in the Steel City, recording a career-high-tying 88 tackles (53 solo), a career-high three sacks, one interception, and eight pass breakups in 17 starts. Ramsey is not in his prime anymore, but he proved last year that he is still very effective as a veteran defensive back for Pittsburgh's defense.
Source: ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor
Source: ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor
Josh Jacobs to Participate in Limited Team Drills on Monday
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (groin) has dealt with a multi-week groin injury that held him out of Friday's preseason matchup with the Broncos, but he will participate in Monday's practice, according to team beat writer Ryan Wood. Head Coach Matt LaFleur told reporters ahead of practice that Jacobs would participate in team drills with limitations. Injuries derailed what started as a strong second season with the Packers, and following a tumultuous offseason that could still see disciplinary ramifications, Jacobs has fallen to RB15 by current ADP. While his legal situation makes for a risky click even at his depressed draft cost, if Jacobs is healthy and available for a full slate of games, he has top-five upside and could prove to be a league-winner in 2026.
Source: Ryan Wood
Source: Ryan Wood
