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Cowboys Sign Ryan Flournoy to One-Year Extension
The Dallas Cowboys have signed wide receiver Ryan Flournoy to a one-year extension worth up to $6 million, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Flournoy is coming off a career year as the No. 3 wide receiver in Dallas. The 26-year-old finished the 2025 season with 40 catches, 475 yards, and four touchdowns, producing in a big way despite operating behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens in the pecking order. The Cowboys' offense showed that it can support a very high passing volume, so we'd expect Flournoy to remain in a fantasy-relevant role this upcoming season. He should be rostered in all 14+ team leagues, as well as some deeper 12+ team leagues.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Head Coach Says Jake Tonges' MCL Injury Doesn't Look Good
San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges' knee injury "does not look good," head coach Kyle Shanahan told Vic Tafur of The Athletic. Shanahan added that Tonges injured his MCL, and he'll undergo additional testing to confirm the diagnosis. The 27-year-old suffered the injury while attempting to set a block on Los Angeles Rams defensive end Myles Garrett during Thursday's Week 1 victory. Tonges finished the game without a target, and since George Kittle had his workload monitored, the 49ers gave more snaps to third-string tight end Luke Farrell. Ultimately, Farrell caught two passes for 19 yards, leading the tight end room in total yardage. Assuming Shanahan's fears are confirmed, Tonges is likely facing an extended absence. Farrell would take on a larger role, and Kittle should also get back to a near-full workload in Week 2.
Source: Vic Tafur
Source: Vic Tafur
De'Zhaun Stribling Avoids Serious Achilles Injury
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) underwent testing that determined his Achilles is still intact, according to James Palmer of Bleacher Report. Stribling exited with an ankle injury two different times in the first half of Thursday's win over the Los Angeles Rams. His second exit was caused by a non-contact injury that appeared serious at the time and resulted in him missing the rest of the game. While the exact diagnosis for the rookie remains unknown, managers can breathe a huge sigh of relief knowing that his Achilles remains intact. For now, the team is calling it an ankle injury, and we should get more information on Friday. The 49ers don't play for another 10 days, leaving extra time for the Ole Miss product to recover. If he's still unable to play in Week 2, Demarcus Robinson would likely step up as the Niners' No. 3 receiver behind Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr.
Source: James Palmer
Source: James Palmer
Davis Allen Enters Concussion Protocol After Thursday's Loss
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen (concussion) was evaluated for a concussion during Thursday's Week 1 loss against the San Francisco 49ers. Allen officially entered concussion protocol and was listed as questionable to return, but he didn't get back into the game. He suffered the injury after taking a brutal hit near the sideline. Upon standing up, Allen appeared disoriented and had trouble staying on his feet. He left the playing field and ended up being carted to the locker room, finishing the game with one catch for 13 yards. Allen led the tight end room in total yards, and Tyler Higbee was the only tight end with multiple catches. (He had two.) The Rams have 11 days until their next game, making it difficult to say whether Allen will clear concussion protocol in time for Week 2. The tight end room should be able to survive his injury with a three-headed unit of Terrance Ferguson, Colby Parkinson, and Higbee.
Source: Los Angeles Rams
Source: Los Angeles Rams
Omar Cooper Jr. Finishes Training Camp on a High Note
New York Jets 22-year-old rookie wide receiver out of Indiana, Omar Cooper Jr., wrapped up training camp on a high note, putting together crucial highlight plays and showing his yards-after-catch ability that made him a top prospect out of college and earned him the 30th overall draft pick. Reports from camp were initially slow for Cooper as he was getting acclimated to the NFL. His situation is worth monitoring, as he has the high draft capital that makes him an interesting asset that should be taken seriously. Cooper posted 69 receptions, 937 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns in his final season with Indiana and is currently listed as the Jets' third wide receiver, ahead of Tim Patrick and Arian Smith. RotoBaller ranks him as the WR88 for Week 1, making him more of a bench stash based on his potential upside.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Rams Safety Kam Curl Questionable to Return With an Ankle Injury
Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday evening that Rams safety Kam Curl (ankle) is questionable to return after suffering an injury in Thursday night's contest. The 27-year-old out of Arkansas suffered an apparent ankle injury in the first half, and with this injury, his return to the contest is up in the air. Jaylen McCollough is next in line for safety duties in the secondary. Prior to his exit, Curl had two total tackles and one solo tackle.
Source: Gary Klein
Source: Gary Klein
Isiah Pacheco Without a Timetable For a Return, Quickly Losing Value
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco (back) will miss at least the first four games in 2026, and possibly more if he is not ready by then, as general manager Brad Holmes said that he does not want to put a timeline on it after he was placed on Injured Reserve. With Pacheco injured, Sione Vaki and Jacob Saylors will battle for the RB2 role behind superstar Jahmyr Gibbs. Pacheco was brought over from the Kansas City Chiefs after a disappointing season last year, following a major injury in 2024. Pacheco was one of the more inefficient runners last season, averaging 3.9 YPC, and was 47th in explosive rating and 53rd in yards per touch. Coming into the season, there was some optimism that Pacheco would take over a David Montgomery-like role, but with this injury, he can be dropped to the waiver wire in most standard formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jake Tonges Ruled Out For the Remainder of the Game Thursday
Matt Lively of CBS reported Thursday evening that tight end for the 49ers, Jake Tonges (knee), has officially been ruled out of Thursday's contest against the Rams. Tonges had to be helped off the field in the second quarter and was ruled out shortly afterward. Prior to exiting, Tonges did not see any targets in the passing game. Luke Farrell is the likeliest candidate to step up into the two tight end sets for the 49ers, behind superstar George Kittle. Fantasy Managers rostering Tonges as a handcuff option will want to monitor his situation over the next few days.
Source: Matt Lively
Source: Matt Lively
De'Zhaun Stribling Ruled Out For the Remainder of the Game Thursday
ESPN NFL reporter Nick Wagoner reported Thursday evening that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) has been ruled out with an ankle injury after he was taken to the locker room on a cart. Stribling suffered a non-contact injury in the second quarter and immediately fell to the ground and needed help getting off the field. It is currently being ruled an ankle injury; however, fantasy managers will want to keep paying attention to any additional updates as the evening goes on. Prior to exiting, Stribling did not see any targets in his few quarters of action. Demarcus Robinson will likely be next in line for additional targets as Stribling misses time.
Source: Nick Wagoner
Source: Nick Wagoner
David Njoku Generating Positive Camp Buzz For Chemistry and Athleticism
Los Angeles Chargers tight end David Njoku, who was brought over in the offseason from the Cleveland Browns, has generated positive buzz throughout training camp for his athleticism and chemistry with quarterback Justin Herbert. Njoku joins a crowded tight end room with Charlie Kolar and Oronde Gadsden. Njoku has dealt with injuries over the past few seasons, playing in only 11 and 12 games over the past seasons after he finished as the TE6 overall in 2023. In 2024, he finished as the TE4 in fantasy points per game, while 2025 was a lost season, as he only had 293 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 33 receptions. While the 30-year-old is getting up there in age, with a new offensive scheme with Mike McDaniel and an improved offensive ecosystem, he profiles as a tight end worth monitoring. He is currently RotoBaller's 37th-ranked tight end, meaning he likely wasn't drafted in many drafts throughout the summer.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jake Tonges Questionable to Return in Week 1 with Knee Injury
San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges (knee) is questionable to return to his team's Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams due to a knee injury, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Tonges did not record a catch or target before exiting the game. The 27-year-old had the most productive season of his career in 2025, recording 34 catches for 293 yards and five touchdowns on 46 targets across 17 games. However, much of Tonges' production came in games where star 49ers tight end George Kittle was sidelined by injury. As long as Kittle remains healthy in 2026, Tonges is unlikely to play a significant role in the San Francisco passing game.
Source: ESPN - Nick Wagoner
Source: ESPN - Nick Wagoner
De'Zhaun Stribling Carted Off With Non-Contact Lower-Leg Injury
San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling (lower leg) was forced to exit his team's Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering a non-contact injury to his lower leg, per James Palmer of Bleacher Report. While the team has not yet ruled Stribling out, he was carted off the field and reportedly could not put any weight on his left leg. Stribling did not record a catch or a target before leaving the game. It's a disappointing development for the 23-year-old, who drew rave reviews for his work in training camp and was expected to play a significant role in the 49ers' offense. If he missed time, 49ers wideout Demarcus Robinson could step into a larger role alongside veteran San Francisco wide receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr.
Source: Bleacher Report - James Palmer
Source: Bleacher Report - James Palmer
Geno Smith a Deep-League Bounce-Back Candidate Entering 2026
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith enters 2026 in search of a bounce-back season after a disastrous 2025 campaign. Across 15 games with the Las Vegas Raiders last year, Smith completed 67.4% of his pass attempts for 3,025 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions. As he enters his age-36 season, Smith may simply be past his prime. However, he was saddled with one of the worst offensive lines in football and a subpar group of healthy pass-catchers last season in Las Vegas. While the Jets enter 2026 with question marks on offense, Smith will have an exciting group of weapons to work with on offense in wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Adonai Mitchell, tight ends Mason Taylor and Kenyon Sadiq (groin), and running back Breece Hall (groin). In deeper leagues and two-quarterback formats, Smith could be worth targeting ahead of 2026.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brevyn Spann-Ford Agrees to Three-Year Extension with Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys and tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford agreed to terms on a three-year extension on Thursday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Since catching on with Dallas as an undrafted free agent ahead of 2024, Spann-Ford has seen minimal usage as a pass-catcher through the first two years of his career. Across 17 games (five starts) in 2025, the 26-year-old recorded nine catches for 90 yards and one touchdown on 13 targets. Entering 2026, Spann-Ford is once again expected to be the blocking complement to Cowboys receiving tight ends Jake Ferguson and Luke Schoonmaker. Dallas' financial commitment to Spann-Ford proves that the team values his contributions, but he should remain off fantasy radars in 2026.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Chris Bell Still Working to Regain His Conditioning
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chris Bell said he's "about 80-85 percent back as far as conditioning," per Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post. A third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, Bell suffered a torn ACL last November that ended his final collegiate season prematurely. The 22-year-old was able to return to game action in the preseason and is expected to play in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. However, it appears Bell may not be all the way back to 100% in all facets of the game right away. With the Dolphins lacking established high-end pass-catchers, Bell has a chance to play a high-volume role in Miami's passing game as a rookie. Fantasy managers may want to temper their expectations for Bell as he gets his legs underneath him, but he's a worthy stash candidate for his season-long upside.
Source: Palm Beach Post - Joe Schad
Source: Palm Beach Post - Joe Schad
