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Ted Hurst Taking Advantage of Opportunities with First-Team Offense
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Ted Hurst is taking advantage of his opportunities as multiple Buccaneers receivers have been injured. Head coach Todd Bowles was pleased with Hurst, saying, "You can see him coming along. The more plays he makes, the more he's grasping the offense, and he's playing more confidently; with guys nicked up right now, he's really taking advantage of it." The 2026 third-round pick had a very successful career at Georgia State, totaling 1,965 yards and 15 touchdowns in 24 games. With both Emeka Egbuka (toe) and Jalen McMillan (leg) missing time over the past week, Hurst has been forced to play with the first-team offense and has done well in that role. The Buccaneers face the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, when Baker Mayfield and the first-team offense will play, so managers should keep an eye on Hurst.
Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Odell Beckham Jr. Consistently Getting Open at Camp
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has consistently gotten open during training camp as he fights for a role this season. According to Connor Hughes, Beckham has gotten open even when he hasn't always been targeted. In the joint practice against the Miami Dolphins, he put his matchup in a bind and was open multiple times during the team's first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. With veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster released after the addition of running back Najee Harris, Beckham's path to making the 53-man roster is clearing. Given his strong camp performance and standing with the team, the veteran receiver has a solid chance to suit up with the Giants this season.
Source: Connor J Hughes - SNY
Source: Connor J Hughes - SNY
Xavier Legette Leaves Game in Boot
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette (ankle) twisted his ankle during their Week 2 preseason victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and left the game wearing a boot. Head coach Dave Canales said Legette injured his ankle, is experiencing foot soreness, and is listed as day-to-day. The former 32nd overall pick is expected to handle the WR3 workload in Carolina, behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, who will rotate ahead of him. If Legette misses time with this ankle injury, wide receivers John Metchie and Jimmy Horn Jr. would take on a larger workload in his place. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should keep an eye on this, since all the Panthers' receivers could be affected if he is out.
Source: Carolina Blitz
Source: Carolina Blitz
Jakobi Meyers Right Hand in Brace
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (hand) wore a brace on his right hand after jamming it in practice. Head coach Liam Coen said the veteran receiver "jammed it" at some point during the week and did not specify whether he would miss time. Meyers was traded to the Jaguars during the 2025 season and had success following the move, hauling in 42 of 61 targets for 483 yards and three touchdowns in nine games, averaging just under 10 half-PPR fantasy points per game. Despite a solid finish to last season, Meyers still finds himself in a crowded room, with Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, and Travis Hunter all expected to have roles in Coen's offense. If Meyers does end up missing time with this injury, all three receivers will have expanded roles in his absence.
Source: Juston Lewis
Source: Juston Lewis
Dalton Kincaid Trending Towards Enhanced Role in 2026
Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid's "health, summer usage, and ability are all trending towards an enhanced role in 2026," per Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Kincaid was a productive player on a per-target basis in 2025, recording 39 catches for 571 yards and five touchdowns on 49 targets across 12 games. However, the 26-year-old has missed nine games due to injuries over the past two seasons. The Bills also limited his usage in games where he was active in 2025, as Kincaid played fewer than 50% of his team's offensive snaps in 11 out of 14 contests (including the playoffs) last season. However, Buscaglia reports that Kincaid was one of the stars of Buffalo's joint practice session with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, and that Kincaid's production has stood out all summer long. If Kincaid can finally put together a fully healthy year, he could be on the verge of a long-awaited breakout season for fantasy managers.
Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
Source: The Athletic - Joe Buscaglia
Chuba Hubbard Expected to Be Ready for Week 1
Although Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) is currently battling a hamstring injury, the "expectation is that he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Chicago Bears," per Joseph Person of The Athletic. After recording back-to-back seasons with over 1,100 yards from scrimmage in 2023 and 2024, Hubbard suffered an early-season injury in 2025 and eventually ceded his starting role to former Panthers back Rico Dowdle. However, Dowdle signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers this past spring in free agency, opening the door for Hubbard to reclaim the RB1 role in Carolina. The 27-year-old was highly productive in a starting role in 2024, collecting 1,366 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns on 293 touches across 15 games. Hubbard could face some internal competition from Panthers back Jonathan Brooks, who is finally healthy entering 2026 after back-to-back lost seasons due to injury. Still, Hubbard profiles as the lead back in Carolina when healthy and should be viewed by redraft managers as a high-end RB3/flex option.
Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person
Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person
Haynes King Projected to Make Panthers 53-Man Roster
Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Haynes King (hamstring) was included in Joseph Person of The Athletic's latest 53-man roster projection. The Panthers have a clear QB1 in Bryce Young, and veteran Kenny Pickett looks like the favorite to open the year as the team's primary backup. Still, Person writes that King "could be the short-yardage and goal-line answer" that Carolina has been searching for in recent years. An undrafted free agent signee out of Georgia Tech, King ran for 953 yards and 15 touchdowns on 185 carries across 12 games in his final collegiate season. He also shined in Carolina's first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals, recording over 200 combined passing and rushing yards and totaling three touchdowns. While King is unlikely to see fantasy-relevant playing time in 2026, his dual-threat ability gives him some long-term fantasy appeal in deeper dynasty leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person
Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person
Kaden Davis Earning Praise from His Quarterback in Training Camp
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams praised wide receiver Kaden Davis by saying that the wideout has "made plays," "been explosive," and "been fun to watch," per Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. Davis has appeared in three games over the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns but has yet to record his first NFL catch. However, the 27-year-old led the Bears with 88 receiving yards in the team's preseason opener, and Fishbain reports that Davis got some run with the first-team offense during Chicago's joint practice session with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday. With Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (groin) battling a groin injury, Chicago is looking for depth at the position behind star wideout Rome Odunze. It's still too early for fantasy managers to prioritize Davis, but he could be a name to keep an eye on in deeper leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
Source: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
Dallas Goedert Standing Out in Eagles Camp
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert "had a good day" during the team's joint practice with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to Zach Berman of The Athletic. Berman writes that as long as Goedert stays healthy, he will "be one of (Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts') top targets." Across 15 games in 2025, Goedert recorded 60 catches for 591 yards and 11 touchdowns on 82 targets. Goedert recorded just 24 total touchdown catches across his first seven NFL seasons going into 2025, so his spike in red zone production last season was a surprise and may not be fully sustainable in 2026. However, the Eagles lost a significant portion of their receiving production over the offseason by trading away wideout A.J. Brown. While the team added talent at wide receiver to replace Brown, Goedert has more established chemistry with Hurts than any Philadelphia pass-catcher outside of wide receiver DeVonta Smith. Heading into 2026, fantasy managers should view Goedert as a low-end TE1 option.
Source: The Athletic - Zach Berman
Source: The Athletic - Zach Berman
Nick Chubb has Retired After Eight Seasons
According to Tom Pelissero, free-agent running back Nick Chubb has decided to retire from the NFL after eight seasons. Before his gruesome leg injury, Chubb was one of the most feared backs in the league. He earned four Pro Bowl appearances and second-team All-Pro honors during his playing time with the Cleveland Browns. He was selected in the second-round by Cleveland during the 2018 draft. He rushed for 7,349 yards, scoring 54 touchdowns, while snagging 141 receptions for 1,109 receiving yards, and five additional scores through the air. He spent most of his time with the Browns before playing with the Houston Texans in 2025. Best of luck to the 30-year-old on whatever he decides to do after football.
Source: Tom Pelissero
Source: Tom Pelissero
Jakobi Meyers Wearing Brace on Right Hand
According to Juston W. Lewis, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (hand) was seen wearing some sort of brace on his right hand. Meyers is sitting out during the second preseason game on Friday night, but was spotted wearing a brace on the sideline pre-game. There isn't anything more on the situation, so there is no need for fantasy managers to panic right now. This could be a minor issue that is completely gone by the end of the weekend. The expectation is that Meyers is going to be the No. 2 wideout in this offense. It's worth noting that Parker Washington is having a fantastic camp and could push Meyers for that spot soon. There should be more updates on Meyers' hand in the coming days.
Source: Juston W. Lewis
Source: Juston W. Lewis
De'Zhaun Stribling to Have Major Role in Week 1
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling has been one of the most talked about rookies heading into the regular season. Stribling continued to impress during the second preseason game on Thursday. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, Stribling is set to have a major role in the offense during the Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The second-round rookie continues to make big plays and could be thrust into a significant role with fellow wideout Ricky Pearsall (knee) done for the season. Fantasy managers shouldn't sleep on Stribling because he could end up being a big-time playmaker in Kyle Shanahan's offense.
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
Tory Horton to Miss a Period of Time
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (undisclosed) is going to be sidelined for a period of time, according to Field Gulls. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Horton is dealing with an undisclosed ailing issue, but he didn't want to go into detail. There is speculation that it's a setback from his shin injury from last season, but nothing has been confirmed. The expectation is that Horton will be healthy for Week 1, but there isn't a timetable for his return yet. Horton is more of a dynasty stash and isn't someone that needs to be rostered in 12-team redrafts to begin the season.
Source: Field Gulls
Source: Field Gulls
Second Investigation Opened in Ryan Gold Alleged Betting Scandal
There is a second investigation being opened related to former Arizona Cardinals scout Ryan Gold's involvement in an alleged betting scandal. The Arizona Department of Gaming opened an investigation in July. Now, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is looking into the unusual betting patterns made in the state. Both investigations are still open and are without a set end date right now. Gold has been suspended by the NFL, but has filed an appeal and has a hearing coming up in September. It's never a good look whenever a player or someone in the front office gets caught up in these betting scandals. There should be more on this story as it develops over time.
Source: Josh Weinfuss
Source: Josh Weinfuss
Rashod Bateman Arrested for Allegedly Smashing Car Windows with Newborn Child Inside
According to TMZ, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been accused of three charges relating to a June incident, including Battery-Family Violence (first offense), Reckless Conduct, and Criminal Damage to Property. Per reports, Bateman allegedly smashed the windows of a victim's car that had a newborn child inside. According to Jonas Shaffer of The Baltimore Banner, a Ravens spokesperson said the team is in contact with league officials but would not offer further comment at this time, given that it is still a pending legal matter. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to this case as it is still ongoing. In the event Bateman were to face a suspension, the team's top wide receiver, Zay Flowers, and training camp breakout Ja'Kobi Lane could see an even larger target share early in the season.
Source: TMZ
Source: TMZ
