August
25,
2025
Following
Saturday's
14-6
win
over
the
Jacksonville
Jaguars,
Miami
Dolphins
head
coach
Mike
McDaniel
noted
that
he
was
impressed
with
rookie
running
back
Ollie
Gordon
II's
performance.
"I
think
Ollie
did
a
very
good
job
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August
25,
2025
San
Francisco
49ers
head
coach
Kyle
Shanahan
reports
that
wide
receiver
Jacob
Cowing
(hamstring)
could
miss
up
to
six
weeks
with
a
hamstring
injury
he
suffered
last
week
during
practice.
The
second-year
pro
will
likely
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August 25, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton (upper body) is reportedly dealing with an undisclosed upper-body injury that has put his Week 1 status in doubt, according to Chris Halicke of DK Pittsburgh Sports. This is unfortunate news for Pittsburgh, as rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee) was also recently injured. It doesn't appear that there is any serious concern regarding whatever Benton is battling. Still, with Harmon set to miss at least their opening contest against the hosting New York Jets, it could be rookie Yahya Black, or former New England Patriot Daniel Ekuale getting the start if Benton can't suit up. The 24-year-old played the second-most snaps of all Pittsburgh defensive linemen a season ago, so any time missed by Benton would be unideal.
--Alex CiullaSource: Noah Strackbein
August 25, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall and his chemistry with fourth-year quarterback
Brock Purdy have been on full display this offseason, in camp, and during their lone preseason drive together. The 24-year-old is one of San Francisco's only healthy wideouts, and he and Purdy have worked hard to develop a connection ahead of the 2025 season. In the lone series the two shared during their victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, Pearsall hauled in 3-of-4 targets for 42 yards and totaled more than half the 49ers' yardage. With conflicting reports around the health of teammate
Jauan Jennings (calf) and
Brandon Aiyuk (knee) to potentially miss six games of his own, the University of Florida alum is poised to handle a large workload in the early going of the season. He's a fine selection as a high-upside WR3/4 in PPR formats.
--Alex CiullaSource: David Bonilla
August 24, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Calvin Austin III (abdomen) was spotted in pads and running routes during the team's practice on Sunday, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive. Austin III has been dealing with an abdominal injury for the better part of a month, but it appears he's trending towards being ready to go for Week 1. The 26-year-old recorded 36 catches for 548 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games for Pittsburgh in 2024. He's expected to play a key role as the team's lead slot receiver in 2025. If Austin III can quickly develop chemistry with new Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers, there's an opportunity for him to emerge as the number two target-earner in Pittsburgh behind
DK Metcalf. He may end up being a value in fantasy as a late-round flier.
--Will BradySource: PennLive - Nick Farabaugh
August 24, 2025
Starting the season on the short-term injured reserve list is "in consideration" for Tennessee Titans running back
Tyjae Spears (ankle), according to Easton Freeze of A to Z Sports. Spears suffered a high ankle sprain in preseason play and is reportedly still in a walking boot. It's unlikely that he will be ready to go for Week 1, and he could be sidelined for the first four weeks of the season if the team does indeed place him on injured reserve.
Julius Chestnut and
Kalel Mullings (ankle) would serve as the backups to
Tony Pollard in the Titans backfield if Spears is forced to miss time, although Mullings is dealing with a minor ankle issue of his own. Spears profiles as a solid running back depth in fantasy when healthy.
--Will BradySource: A to Z Sports - Easton Freeze
August 24, 2025
New England Patriots rookie wide receiver
Efton Chism III (ankle, foot) did not practice on Sunday as he battles ankle and foot injuries, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. The same ailments kept Chism III from playing in the team's preseason finale against the New York Giants on Thursday. An undrafted free agent signee out of Eastern Washington, Chism III has been a standout in training camp and recorded 12 catches across the two preseason contests he took part in. He's reportedly fighting with second-year wide receiver
Javon Baker for one of the last spots on New England's initial 53-man roster. Even if he makes the team, Chism III is unlikely to be fantasy-relevant in 2025, but he could be a name to monitor in dynasty formats.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Mike Reiss
August 24, 2025
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Jauan Jennings' (calf) "lingering calf issue and long contractual stalemate with (the team) could combine to send him to the injured reserve list," according to Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard. Jennings has missed the majority of training camp with a calf issue and is also seeking a new contract from the team, which has led to speculation that the calf ailment is disguising a "hold-in." By threatening to place Jennings on injured reserve, which would sideline him for at least four weeks, the team would essentially be attempting to call his bluff. In Kawakami's report, he notes that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan recently said he expects Jennings to be on the field for Week 1. If that is indeed the case, Jennings profiles as a WR3/flex option in fantasy. However, he obviously comes with significant risk until both his injury and contract situations are resolved.
--Will BradySource: The San Francisco Standard - Tim Kawakami
August
24,
2025
The
New
England
Patriots
are
shopping
fifth-year
safety
Kyle
Dugger,
according
to
Ian
Rapoport
of
NFL
Media.
Despite
starting
in
all
45
of
his
appearances
in
the
previous
three
seasons
and
signing
a
four-year,
$58
million
extension
in
April
2024,
Dugger
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August 24, 2025
The New York Jets waived quarterback
Adrian Martinez on Sunday. Martinez, who went undrafted out of Nebraska in 2023, spent last season on the Jets' practice squad and competed for a roster spot this summer. The 25-year-old played in all three of the Jets' preseason games and went 30-for-51 (58.8%) for 352 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions. Starter
Justin Fields and undrafted rookie
Brady Cook are now the Jets' only healthy signal-callers. However, No. 2 QB
Tyrod Taylor (knee) is on track for Week 1 after recently undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
--Connor ByrneSource: Eric Allen - NewYorkJets.com
August 24, 2025
The Green Bay Packers have acquired offensive tackle Darian Kinnard from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2027 sixth-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. The Eagles are parting with Kinnard after acquiring offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Kinnard entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 and has since appeared in just three regular-season games - one with the Chiefs in his rookie campaign and two with the Eagles last year. Amazingly, Kinnard has been a part of three straight Super Bowl-winning teams since he came into the league. The 25-year-old will go for four in a row as a member of the Packers while providing depth behind starters Rasheed Walker and Zach Tom.
--Connor ByrneSource: Adam Schefter
August 24, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings released quarterback
Brett Rypien on Sunday as part of a shakeup at the position. Along with moving on from Rypien, they traded
Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles and signed
Carson Wentz. Their QB room now consists of new starter
J.J. McCarthy, Wentz, and undrafted rookie
Max Brosmer. Rypien spent most of last season on the Vikings' practice squad and didn't get into any games. The 29-year-old appeared in all three of the Vikings' preseason contests this month and combined to go 15-for-29 for 151 yards and an interception. That wasn't enough to convince the organization to retain him. Since going undrafted out of Boise State in 2019, Rypien has gotten into 10 games (all with the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams) and completed 58.3% of passes with four touchdowns against nine interceptions.
--Connor ByrneSource: Kevin Seifert - ESPN
August 24, 2025
According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Dallas Cowboys defensive back Trevon Diggs (knee) is slated to be activated from the PUP list. The defensive back has passed his physical and will be cleared for action. The 26-year-old has been held out of action during training camp as he was recovering from an offseason knee surgery. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he is unable to progress enough to suit up for their season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2021, Diggs enjoyed a career season when he tallied an impressive 11 interceptions. However, over the past two seasons, Diggs has tallied just three interceptions with 39 solo tackles. When healthy, he is expected to serve as a starter in the secondary.
--Andy SmithSource: Ian Rapoport
August 24, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring offensive tackle Fred Johnson from the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick. Johnson played for the Eagles in each of the past two seasons and will make a quick return to his former club. In 2024, Johnson appeared in all 17 regular-season games but only logged more than 70 snaps in one contest. Johnson began his career in Cincinnati and then played one season in Tampa Bay. Fantasy managers should expect Johnson to provide depth on the offensive line. Currently, starting left tackle Jordan Mailata is dealing with a concussion and left guard Landon Dickerson is recovering from a meniscus injury. If either starter were to miss time, Johnson could find a short-term starting job.
--Andy SmithSource: Adam Schefter
August 24, 2025
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back
Jordan James (finger) is expected to move down the depth chart following the trade that sent Commanders running back
Brian Robinson Jr. to San Francisco. Given Robinson's experience at the NFL level, he will likely be the top option to slot in as the No. 2 running back behind All-Pro
Christian McCaffrey. During the preseason, James was competing for a depth role over second-year running back
Isaac Guerendo, but he suffered a broken finger earlier in August, which has kept him sidelined since. At the time of their injury, James was slated to miss "a couple of weeks." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but given his injury and the acquisition of Robinson, James is not expected to have a prominent role as a rookie. He is best to leave off your draft board in redraft leagues.
--Andy SmithSource: San Francisco 49ers
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