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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
Daniel Carlson Signing with Saints
The New Orleans Saints are signing two-time All-Pro kicker Daniel Carlson, according to NFL Insider Mike Garafolo. Incumbent Charlie Smyth had been battling with Tanner Brown throughout training camp, and the signing comes two days after Brown missed the team's lone field goal attempt in a 34-0 preseason loss to the Saints. Over eight seasons, played mostly with the Raiders, Carlson has made 225 of his 259 field-goal attempts, including a career-long 60-yarder in 2025. In what could develop into an exciting offense in year two under head coach Kellen Moore, Carlson will have plenty of fantasy value as an accurate kicker with range.
Source: Mike Garafolo
Source: Mike Garafolo
Andrei Iosivas Being Pushed for Bengals' WR3 Role
Since being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, wide receiver Andrei Iosivas has enjoyed sporadic success as the team's third receiver behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, inheriting the role from Tyler Boyd after his rookie season. Unsurprisingly, when both Chase and Higgins are healthy and in the lineup, Iosivas has struggled to carve out his own standalone worth, and a strong training camp from fourth-round rookie Colbie Young could see him splitting time in three-receiver sets. Already clinging to the edges of fantasy relevance with the role to himself, the added competition makes Iosivas a player who does not need to be rostered in 2026 redraft leagues, though an injury ahead of him could again see the fourth-year receiver become a waiver wire priority. With a murkier situation than he's seen in past seasons and so much of his value tied to hypotheticals, Iosivas is RotoBaller's WR87.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Shedeur Sanders to Begin His Second Season as Browns' Backup
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders famously fell to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but he found the field for seven starts as a rookie and was eventually named a Pro Bowl alternate. He spent his second training camp in a battle with veteran Deshaun Watson, and on Monday, head coach Todd Monken named Watson as the starter, with NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reporting that Sanders will serve as his backup. Sanders looked sharp to start Saturday's preseason game against the Bills, but threw a late interception with the inconsistency that has plagued him throughout camp creeping into a live game scenario. While Watson did not perform any better on Saturday, completing only 41.7% of his passes and throwing an interception of his own, he showed enough throughout camp to win a battle with no obvious separator. Sanders has been drafted as the consensus QB29 throughout fantasy draft season, but Monday's news is certain to push him off of draft boards.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Browns Naming Deshaun Watson as Starting Quarterback
The Cleveland Browns have named veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson as their starter for the 2026 season, according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. Watson battled second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders throughout training camp and two-up-and-down preseason games, and with neither able to take a clear grasp on the role, head coach Todd Monken's decision did not come until late August. Watson completed only five of 12 pass attempts in the team's second preseason game on Saturday, adding an interception to his lost fumble from preseason game one, but he showed enough in practice to earn the starting job in what will be his tenth professional season. A three-time Pro Bowler with the Houston Texans, Watson was acquired by the Browns in 2022, where he has gone 9-10 as a starter and most recently missed the entire 2025 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon for the second time. Watson is RotoBaller's QB32, and he will be backed up by Sanders.
Source: Jordan Schultz
Source: Jordan Schultz
Theo Johnson in a Tough Position to Take the Next Step for Fantasy
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson was viewed as a player on the rise following a solid second season in which he topped 500 receiving yards and scored five times while developing an obvious rapport with quarterback Jaxson Dart. Unfortunately, the arrival of free agent acquisition Isaiah Likely could see his development plateau, while the return to health of 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers has the potential to shrink the value of all of the Giants' complementary pass-catchers. Even with Nabers yet to shed his red non-contact jersey and see a full workload, Johnson has had a quiet training camp and is not a player carrying high fantasy expectations into the 2026 season. As RotoBaller's TE41, Johnson is going largely undrafted outside of the deepest multi-tight end leagues and would require an injury ahead of him to find his way back into the weekly streaming conversation in most formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jahan Dotson Could Find Fantasy Viability Again in 2026
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Jahan Dotson has been unable to recapture the success of his 2022 rookie season with the Commanders, when seven touchdowns and nearly 15 yards per reception had many believing he was on the precipice of fantasy stardom. With the former first-rounder since being traded for what was essentially a mid-round pick swap and spending the past two seasons as a non-factor in Philadelphia's up-and-down offense, he now has the opportunity to earn a significant role in an Atlanta offense in need of complementary playmakers. The Falcons are loaded at the top of their skill positions with wide receiver Drake London, running back Bijan Robinson, and tight end Kyle Pitts Sr., but the talent dries up quickly after that. Dotson has reportedly enjoyed a solid training camp after signing a two-year free agent deal and could hold off third-round pick Zachariah Branch for the second receiver spot and a potentially valuable role in an offense now helmed by Tua Tagovailoa, who has a proven track record of supporting multiple fantasy options. While Dotson is not a player who needs to be targeted as RotoBaller's WR88, he could eventually play his way back into fantasy relevance as a late-season fill-in once byes and injuries begin to pile up.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Can Find Weekly Fantasy Relevance
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. quietly put together one of the position's most efficient seasons in his final year with the Commanders, routinely churning through contact to find additional yards over expectation. Reconnecting with his former collegiate offensive coordinator after signing a two-year free agent deal, there is an expectation that Rodriguez can earn a meaningful role near the goal line, as Liam Coen, now the Jaguars' head coach, has witnessed first-hand the difficulty defenders have in bringing him to the ground. Offseason foot surgery caused Rodriguez to miss all of OTAs and minicamp, allowing second-year back Bhayshul Tuten to gain steam in the competition to replace the 307 vacated opportunities of Travis Etienne Jr. from a season ago. Still, both backs could see heavy involvement in 2026, with their complementary skill sets providing each with a path to fantasy relevance. While a true committee will cap both players' ceiling, Rodriguez's touchdown upside still makes him a strong potential value, currently being drafted as the RB47.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Treylon Burks Working His Way Back into the Fantasy Conversation
Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks has had a career defined by injuries and disappointment, but a unique skill set and a solid first training camp in Washington have him well-positioned to earn a role in 2026. The arrival of four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs in early August changed the landscape of the Commanders' receiver room, but Burks' blend of size and speed should allow him to earn a complementary role behind Diggs and top option Terry McLaurin. Still projected as part of a potential rotation with Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane, and 2026 third-round pick Antonio Williams, he is unlikely to suddenly reemerge as a coveted fantasy asset, but in an offense expected to gel with better overall health in its first year under new offensive coordinator David Blough, Burks has the opportunity to work his way into the flex conversation in deeper leagues. A former first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans, Burks has yet to top the 444 receiving yards of his rookie season, but he is at least back on the edge of fantasy radars as RotoBaller's WR109.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
