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Paul Sewald Out of the Closer's Role in Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said on Wednesday that right-hander Paul Sewald is out of the team's closer role, at least for now, and he will pitch in lower-leverage situations going forward, according to Jack Sommers of Sports Illustrated. Lovullo declined to specifically name left-hander Brandyn Garcia as the new closer, although Garcia picked up the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lovullo is expected to play the late-inning matchups for now, depending on the situation. When the skipper was asked about veteran righty Kevin Ginkel as an option for saves, Lovullo mentioned right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga. In addition to Garcia, Loaisiga, and Ginkel, right-hander Juan Morillo could be an option in the ninth inning for the Snakes going forward. Sewald blew two of his last three save chances, and although the veteran has 24 saves in 2026, he also has an ugly 5.26 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and 43:9 K:BB in 37 2/3 innings. It looks like a full-blown closer-by-committee situation in Arizona now, which isn't ideal for fantasy purposes.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Jack Sommers
Source: Sports Illustrated - Jack Sommers
DeMario Douglas Seeing Expanded Route Tree
New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas is seeing his usage and route tree expanded during training camp compared with recent seasons, according to the Boston Herald. Douglas caught 31 passes for 447 yards and three touchdowns across 17 games in 2025, averaging a career-high 14.4 yards per reception. New England already pushed him farther downfield last season, when he averaged a career-high 9.7 air yards per target and tied his career best with four deep receptions. The latest camp usage suggests the Patriots are continuing to explore ways to deploy Douglas beyond a traditional underneath slot role. A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs project as the top two receivers, while Douglas is competing with Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, and Kyle Williams for snaps in three-receiver sets. The broader route tree improves Douglas' path to staying involved, but his fantasy value will still depend on whether the expanded responsibilities lead to consistent playing time and targets.
Source: The Boston Herald
Source: The Boston Herald
Luke Musgrave Could be Dealing With Long-Term Neck Injury
Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that tight end Luke Musgrave (neck) is dealing with a neck injury, and the team is proceeding cautiously while trying to determine if it's a long-term injury, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Packers tend to be extra cautious with neck injuries, meaning it's unlikely that the 25-year-old will come off the Physically Unable to Perform list during training camp anytime soon. Fellow TE Tucker Kraft (knee) is also on the PUP list to start camp after tearing his ACL in Week 9 of last year, but all indications are that he should be ready to practice sooner rather than later. Musgrave failed to take advantage of Kraft's knee injury in 2025, catching 24 of his 31 targets for 252 yards and zero touchdowns in 17 regular-season games (10 starts), and the former second-rounder in 2023 from Oregon State has found the end zone just once in his three NFL seasons. Even if Musgrave is ready for the 2026 regular-season opener in early September, he'll be off the fantasy radar in all redraft formats as long as Kraft is active as well.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein
Packers "Gradually" Ramping MarShawn Lloyd Up
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that running back MarShawn Lloyd doesn't necessarily have a rep count in training camp, but learning from the past and Lloyd's lengthy injury history, the plan is to "gradually" ramp him up for the 2026 season, according to USA Today Sports Network's Ryan Wood. Lloyd has looked very explosive early on this summer, but the Packers are going to make sure not to overwork a player who has appeared in just one game since being drafted in the third round in 2024 out of USC due to injuries. With Emanuel Wilson now in Seattle and with Chris Brooks unavailable for the start of camp, Lloyd has a prime opportunity to cement himself as the Packers' No. 2 back behind starter Josh Jacobs going into the 2026 campaign. The 25-year-old's speed and athleticism should make him the favorite for backup duties in his third NFL season if he can just stay healthy for once, and his physical attributes still make him an intriguing handcuff pick for those who take the plunge on Jacobs, who is still facing legal issues this offseason.
Source: USA Today Sports Network - Ryan Wood
Source: USA Today Sports Network - Ryan Wood
Calvin Ridley Limited by Illness in First Camp Practice
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley was limited during Wednesday's first training camp practice after being sick, according to Paul Kuharsky. No additional details were provided about the illness, and the team has not indicated that Ridley will miss further time. The veteran is also returning from a broken fibula and high ankle sprain that ended his 2025 season after seven games. He caught 17 passes for 303 yards without a touchdown last year after recording 64 receptions for 1,017 yards and four scores in 2024. Tennessee limited Ridley's offseason work while he completed his recovery, with the veteran participating primarily in individual drills before becoming more involved later in the spring. Ridley's limitation appears minor for now, with no indication that he is expected to miss additional time. His participation in Tennessee's next practice should provide a clearer indication of whether the illness is already behind him.
Source: Paul Kuharsky
Source: Paul Kuharsky
Tucker Kraft Expects to Come Off PUP List "Very Soon"
Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft (knee) said he will "probably come off the PUP here very soon," according to Ryan Wood of the USA Today Sports Network. The Packers placed Kraft on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open training camp as he continues to rehab from a torn ACL that he suffered in Week 9 of last season. General manager Brian Gutekunst said on Wednesday that Week 1 of the 2026 regular season is "very much a possibility" for Kraft, especially if he rejoins the team at practice soon. The 25-year-old former third-rounder in 2023 from South Dakota State was one of the top players at his position before his season-ending knee injury in 2025, and he's poised for a breakout campaign in 2026 once he's back to full speed. Kraft had 32 catches for 489 yards and six touchdowns on 44 targets through only eight games last year. Despite coming off a serious knee injury, RotoBaller has Kraft ranked as its No. 5 fantasy TE as he heads into Year 4. The Packers are going to be cautious with Kraft once he returns to the field, and they could also make him the league's highest-paid tight end before the start of the regular season.
Source: USA Today Sports Network - Ryan Wood
Source: USA Today Sports Network - Ryan Wood
Xavier Legette Favored for Panthers' WR3 Role
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette now has the inside track on the No. 3 role after rookie Chris Brazzell II suffered a moderate LCL tear in his left knee and is expected to miss up to eight weeks, according to Joe Person. Person reported that the new injury is believed to be unrelated to the knee soreness that kept Brazzell out of practice Sunday and Tuesday. With Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker established atop the depth chart, Legette is now positioned ahead of David Moore and John Metchie III for the next spot. The 25-year-old caught 35 passes for 363 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games last season after recording 49 receptions for 497 yards and four scores as a rookie. Legette has also made several notable catches early in camp, including a red-zone touchdown Sunday. Brazzell's absence removes the most prominent challenger to Legette's role, but the former first-round pick still must turn the opportunity into more consistent production before becoming a dependable fantasy option.
Source: Joe Person
Source: Joe Person
Daniel Jones Takes All First-Team Reps on Day 1 of Colts Training Camp
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) took all of the first-team reps during the team's first practice on Wednesday, according to Kevin Bowen of 93.5 The Fan. Jones is continuing to recover from a ruptured Achilles he suffered in Week 14 last season. The Colts were producing as one of the league's best offenses with an 8-4 record before Jones went down with a season-ending injury. The team will look to get back on track as GM Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen enter a pivotal year of their tenure with the Colts. There are a lot of moving pieces in Indianapolis while Jones continues to get back to full health and regain chemistry with his pass-catchers. It could take time for the offense to get back to where it was a year ago.
Source: Kevin Bowen
Source: Kevin Bowen
James Conner Remains Out of 11-on-11 Work
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (foot) is still not participating in team drills or 11-on-11 work as he continues his recovery from season-ending surgery, according to AZCardinals.com. Conner suffered a right foot injury in Week 3 last season and finished 2025 with 32 carries for 95 yards and one touchdown while adding eight receptions for 38 yards and another score across three games. Arizona has not provided a timetable for his return to full-team work, and the report did not mention a setback. His continued limitations give third-overall pick Jeremiyah Love, free-agent addition Tyler Allgeier, and Trey Benson additional opportunities in a crowded backfield. Love entered the offseason atop the depth chart after Arizona invested the No. 3 pick in him, so Conner will need to progress into team periods before his role can be evaluated clearly. For now, his participation level remains the key development to monitor as camp continues.
Source: AZCardinals.com
Source: AZCardinals.com
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Back at Training Camp Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. (foot) has returned to practice at training camp after suffering an offseason foot injury that required surgery, according to Jaguars senior reporter J.P. Shadrick. It's good news for Rodriguez's Week 1 availability, but he still hasn't been cleared for team drills early in camp, and he has only handled individual work to this point. The 25-year-old is expected to share backfield touches with Bhayshul Tuten in Duvall in his first year with the team in 2026, but Tuten has taken the early lead for clear RB1 duties in head coach Liam Coen's offense. C-Rod's familiarity with Coen dating back to his days in college at the University of Kentucky shouldn't be discounted, but the former sixth-rounder by the Washington Commanders in 2023 is looking like the clear RB2 for Jacksonville right now. Second-year back LeQuint Allen Jr. figures to be the team's primary third-down option in the backfield, which could leave Rodriguez without much weekly volume. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 39 fantasy RB for 2026. Rodriguez has work to do to earn a bigger role alongside Tuten.
Source: J.P. Shadrick
Source: J.P. Shadrick
Tyler Allgeier the First Running Back Up With First-Team Offense
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier was the first back to receive first-team reps in training camp practice on Wednesday, according to team reporter Darren Urban. Allgeier signed a two-year, $12.25 million contract in free agency before the team drafted Jeremiyah Love with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The 26-year-old has had a productive start to his career despite sharing the backfield with former teammate Bijan Robinson. With a crowded but talented backfield, the Cardinals could deploy a running back-by-committee early this season. The team has made a point to ease Love into the offense, which could benefit Allgeier's fantasy value to start the season. However, there could be too many mouths to feed when James Conner (foot) and Trey Benson (knee) return to full health. Fantasy managers will need to track the Cardinals' backfield during training camp before choosing a running back to invest in for 2026.
Source: Darren Urban
Source: Darren Urban
Xavier Worthy Not Wearing No-Contact Jersey at Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder) is wearing a red jersey at training camp and not a yellow no-contact jersey that he wore during offseason workouts, according to Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. The 23-year-old had surgery in January to fix a torn labrum in his shoulder, which he suffered in the Week 1 season opener last year against the Los Angeles Chargers. Worthy has been impressing the coaching staff in the offseason and looks to be without restrictions as he prepares for the 2026 campaign. The 5-foot-11, 165-pound speedster was not himself in 2025 after his early-season shoulder injury, and he finished with a disappointing 42-532-1 line in 14 games after catching 59 passes for 638 yards and six touchdowns in 17 regular-season games in 2024 as a rookie. Head coach Andy Reid admitted that the Chiefs couldn't use Worthy in his regular role on offense for most of last year because of his shoulder injury. With better health in 2026, Worthy is a clear bounce-back candidate for fantasy managers at the low cost of a WR4/flex later in drafts. RotoBaller currently has him ranked as the No. 43 WR for the 2026 season.
Source: The Kansas City Star - Sam McDowell
Source: The Kansas City Star - Sam McDowell
Landen Thomas Ready to Make Impact for Florida State
Florida State tight end Landen Thomas dealt with injuries last preseason that lingered into the regular season, limiting the former four-star recruit to three receptions for 35 yards and two touchdowns. This came after he earned a starting job in the middle of his freshman campaign and collected 14 receptions for 173 yards and a touchdown. Entering 2026, he is healthy for the start of camp for the first time in his career, and tight ends coach Chris Thomsen said he is excited for what he can bring to the position. The Noles added East Carolina transfer tight end Desirrio Riles this offseason, so if Thomas can live up to his potential, Florida State could have one of the top tight end rooms in the ACC.
Source: Matt LaSerre - Warchant.com
Source: Matt LaSerre - Warchant.com
Bo Nix a Full Participant in Training Camp
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (ankle) was a full participant, as expected, in Wednesday's training camp practice, according to The Athletic's Nick Kosmider. Nix is coming off an ankle injury that he sustained in the AFC Divisional Round playoff win against the Buffalo Bills. The 26-year-old had surgery in January and a minor clean-up procedure in April. Nix not only was a full participant in practice but also looked sharp during red-zone work, according to Kosmider. He could be in line to take his game to the next level after the team traded for Jaylen Waddle earlier this offseason. On paper, Waddle and Nix make the perfect pairing for real football and fantasy football success. Nix is currently an undervalued target in redraft leagues and is being drafted as QB15 on Yahoo.
Source: Nick Kosmider
Source: Nick Kosmider
Jordan James to Miss Time With Rib Fracture
San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James (rib) suffered a fractured rib in Monday's training camp practice and is set to miss some time, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. Injuries are striking the 49ers hard early in training camp, and James is the latest victim. The 22-year-old came into camp as the favorite for backup duties behind the oft-injured Christian McCaffrey, and while he should still be ready for the start of the 2026 regular season, his injury could open the door for third-round rookie Kaelon Black to slide into a more prominent change-of-pace role early on behind CMC. The former fifth-rounder last year from the University of Oregon appeared in three regular-season games as a rookie, but he didn't factor in at all on offense. James' early training camp injury makes him a less appealing handcuff option in deeper fantasy leagues to begin the 2026 campaign, but the jury is still out on who will win the RB2 job going into Week 1.
Source: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
Source: ESPN.com - Nick Wagoner
Danny Scudero Not "Satisfied" After Leading Country in Receiving Last Season
Colorado wide receiver Danny Scudero was one of the best pass-catchers in the country last season, hauling in 88 passes for 1,297 yards (led FBS) and 10 touchdowns at San Jose State. However, the California native remains hungry heading into his first season with the Buffaloes. "For me, there's a never-ending ceiling," he said at Big 12 media day. "You're never satisfied with whatever you do. I left a lot on the table last year. I feel like I could have made a lot more plays, got a lot more yards. And I feel like moving forward this year, I'm going to make the most and take advantage of all my opportunities." After a down season on offense following the departure of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, Colorado is counting on transfer pass-catchers like Scudero, DeAndre Moore (Texas), and Ernest Campbell (Sacramento State). If Scudero's production translates to the Power 4 level, he could be one of college football's breakout stars nationally in 2026.
Source: Brian Howell - BuffBlitz
Source: Brian Howell - BuffBlitz
De'Von Achane Wants to Win Rushing Title in Run-Friendly Scheme
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane said his goal in 2026 is to win the rushing-yards title after finishing fifth last year, according to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network. Achane said the biggest difference in new offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik's scheme is that the team plans to run the ball more. "I definitely like that," Achane said. The 24-year-old is a full-go for the start of training camp after being limited in the offseason program with a minor shoulder injury. Miami rewarded Achane with a four-year, $64 million contract extension in the offseason, and he's fully expected to be the focal point of Slowik's offense after he ran for a career-high 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns on 238 carries, adding 67 receptions for 488 yards and four more TDs as a receiver in 16 starts in his third year in the NFL. Achane's volume as Miami's only real explosive offensive threat will keep him in the RB1 conversation, but it's going to be difficult for him to win the rushing title, let alone match his RB6 finish in half-PPR scoring in 2025 in an offense that could struggle to move the ball consistently. RotoBaller has Achane ranked as the No. 12 fantasy RB for 2026.
Source: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
Source: NFL Network - Cameron Wolfe
Cam Skattebo is "Good to Go" for Training Camp
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (ankle) is "good to go" for the team's first training camp practice, according to team reporter Dan Salomone. Skattebo is coming back from a severe right ankle dislocation he suffered during Week 8 last season. The 24-year-old has had a smooth recovery and remains on track to be available for their season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Skattebo's ADP has slowly been on the rise as the summer has progressed and will continue to do so as fantasy managers continue to see good reports from him during training camp. It is worth noting that return to play is different from return to performance. It could take a couple of weeks before Skattebo gets to full speed and confidence in his right ankle. Skattebo should continue to be viewed as a mid- to low-end RB2 in drafts while we get closer and closer to Week 1.
Source: Dan Salomone
Source: Dan Salomone
Chris Brazzell II Suffers LCL Tear, Expected to Miss Up to Eight Weeks
Updating a previous report, Carolina Panthers third-round rookie Chris Brazzell II (knee) suffered a moderate LCL tear in his left knee in training camp practice on Wednesday and is expected to miss up to eight weeks, a league source with knowledge of the situation told Joe Person of The Athletic. Brazzell's injury is believed to be unrelated to his earlier knee issue in camp over the weekend. The 22-year-old from the University of Tennessee will now most likely miss all of training camp and the start of his first year in the NFL, which will drastically affect his redraft fantasy value going into the start of the 2026 campaign. When healthy, Brazzell was expected to compete with Xavier Legette for the team's WR3 role behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. Before his injury, Brazzell had impressed the coaching staff in the offseason and was looking like a real threat to steal playing time from Legette. With the news, Legette could become more of a late-round sleeper target after a disappointing 84-860-7 line in 31 games in his first two seasons in the NFL after the Panthers took him in the first round (32nd overall) in 2024 from South Carolina.
Source: The Athletic - Joe Person
Source: The Athletic - Joe Person
Hank Brown, Jeremy Hecklinski Battling for Iowa QB1 Job
Iowa quarterback Hank Brown and Jeremy Hecklinski will continue the starting quarterback competition this fall, and the battle could take until just before the Week 1 game against Northern Illinois to be decided. Brown is entering his second season with the Hawkeyes after two years in the SEC at Auburn. In eight career games, he has thrown for 642 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions. Hecklinski is also in Year 2 with Iowa, serving as the third-string quarterback behind Brown in 2025. He began his career at Wake Forest and has thrown two career passes. Whoever wins the job is unlikely to light up scoreboards in Iowa's run-first offense, but taking care of the ball will be responsibility No. 1. As of now, both quarterbacks are expected to receive equal first-team and second-team reps during camp.
Source: USA Today
Source: USA Today
Malik Nabers Taking Part in Individual Drills at Training Camp
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) has been running, cutting, running routes, and taking part in individual drills at training camp, general manager Joe Schoen told Jordan Raanan of ESPN. Nabers continues to make progress as he rehabs from a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee after undergoing surgery last October. The former first-rounder from LSU avoided the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin training camp, which was great news, but he's not ready for team drills just yet. Schoen added that the team's medical staff "has a really good plan" for Nabers this summer, and there remains optimism that he'll be ready to go for the Week 1 Sunday night showdown against the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. The uncertainty surrounding Nabers' Week 1 availability, though, has made him more of a low-end WR2 target in redraft leagues than a surefire WR1. The 23-year-old former sixth overall pick in 2024 was a Pro Bowler as a rookie, when he caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games. Nabers has clear WR1 upside, but there's obvious injury risk coming off a torn ACL and meniscus.
Source: ESPN New York - Jordan Raanan
Source: ESPN New York - Jordan Raanan
Ole Miss Files Lawsuits Against Princewill Umanmielen, Devin Harper
Ole Miss has filed breach-of-contract lawsuits against former Rebels edge rusher Princewill Umanmielen and offensive lineman Devin Harper, the school announced on Tuesday. The school is seeking nearly $1 million between the two players, who transferred to LSU this offseason. The University of Mississippi values its student-athletes and is committed to honoring all obligations made to them," a statement released by the school said. In return, the university expects that same commitment from its student-athletes and their representatives in upholding their contracts." The school also said it tried to "amicably" resolve the matter before the filings. While this move comes as no surprise in modern college football, we could see more actions like this taken by schools in the future as players leave programs after signing lucractive NIL deals.
Source: On3
Source: On3
De'Zhaun Stribling Could be a Starter for Niners in Rookie Season
San Francisco 49ers rookie second-round wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling is looking at an increased opportunity early on with former first-rounder Ricky Pearsall (knee) currently out in training camp due to knee swelling, according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic. Stribling, who many considered a reach for San Fran with the first pick of the second round in April, had back-to-back 800-yard receiving seasons with six touchdowns apiece in his final two collegiate seasons with Oklahoma State and Ole Miss. The 23-year-old doesn't jump off the page with his physical skills, but he has displayed high-end leadership and work ethic, and if Pearsall isn't ready for the start of the 2026 regular season, Stribling figures to start in three-wide sets alongside veterans Mike Evans and Christian Kirk. Stribling's speed sets him apart from the other wideouts in San Fran, and Pearsall's continued injury issues are quickly making him a late-round sleeper in upcoming fantasy drafts. RotoBaller currently has Stribling ranked as the No. 78 fantasy WR, but his ADP will continue to rise for however long Pearsall is sidelined.
Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur
Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur
Jake Bauers Returns to Wednesday's Lineup
Despite an X-ray finding a fracture in his toe after he fouled a ball off his right big toe on Monday, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers (toe) is starting at first base and will bat third for Wednesday's game on the road in San Francisco against the Giants and right-hander Logan Webb. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger will have to manage some pain in his toe moving forward, but the injury won't send him to the injured list. Bauers has had a career year to this point in 2026 in his third season in Milwaukee, slashing .265/.370/.486 with an .856 OPS, career-high 18 home runs, 60 RBI, 62 runs scored, and eight stolen bases in 97 games across 381 plate appearances in his seventh big-league campaign. He has cooled off some in July, though, going 18-for-75 (.240) with a .762 OPS, three home runs, four doubles, 10 RBI, 13 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 23 games and 89 plate appearances. Fantasy managers are hoping Bauers' toe injury won't affect his production at the plate going forward. Expect the Brewers to use Bauers more at first base and potentially DH, rather than in the outfield.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Ricky Pearsall Out in Training Camp With Knee Swelling
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) is out at training camp with swelling in his knee, with The Athletic's Vic Tafur adding that "there is some concern." Pearsall has always had breakout potential since the Niners took him with the 31st overall pick in 2024 out of the University of Florida, but injuries have kept him from reaching his true ceiling. The 25-year-old's swelling is in the same knee that caused him to miss games last year, which is pretty concerning early in camp. In just nine games played in 2025, Pearsall caught 36 of 53 targets for 528 yards and zero touchdowns during the regular season. The 49ers have expected to eventually cut former first-rounder Brandon Aiyuk (knee), so if Pearsall cannot go for the start of the 2026 regular season, veteran Mike Evans, Christian Kirk, and rookie second-rounder De'Zhaun Stribling would most likely start in three-receiver sets in San Fran. Pearsall is a clear starter for the Niners if healthy, but knee issues early in camp will cause many fantasy managers to avoid him altogether in upcoming drafts.
Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur
Source: The Athletic - Vic Tafur
Jets See Kenyon Sadiq Being a "Huge Weapon"
New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn said that rookie first-round tight end Kenyon Sadiq (hernia) "is going to be a huge weapon for us," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Sadiq missed time during the offseason program after having surgery to fix a hernia, but he is back in action at training camp and should be ready for the start of his first NFL season this fall. The 21-year-old from the University of Oregon is a physical specimen with tons of pass-catching talent. The problem is that the Jets also have talented second-year TE Mason Taylor, and they also added a first-round receiving talent in 2026 in Omar Cooper Jr. Oh, and veteran quarterback Geno Smith, who led the league in interceptions last year with the Las Vegas Raiders, is leading this offense. The upside is obvious because of Sadiq's pure athleticism, but fantasy managers in redraft leagues may want to temper expectations a bit in Year 1. Target Sadiq as a low-end TE2 with upside for more in 2026. RotoBaller has him ranked as the TE20 right now.
Source: The Athletic - Zack Rosenblatt
Source: The Athletic - Zack Rosenblatt
Jeremiyah Love to be Eased in as a Rookie
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated writes that the Arizona Cardinals' plan "is to try and not overload" rookie first-round running back Jeremiyah Love in his first NFL season. Love has flashed the home run ability that made him the third overall pick from Notre Dame in April, but the Cardinals want to find "the right rotation" between Love, veteran James Conner, and newcomer Tyler Allgeier in new head coach Mike LaFleur's offense. Allgeier was part of a similar platoon last year with the Atlanta Falcons, sharing work with the ultra-talented Bijan Robinson. Allgeier still managed 143 carries last year and a career-high eight rushing touchdowns in 17 games. Fantasy managers in single-year formats may want to knock Love down a few pegs on their draft boards after this news. The 21-year-old still has an incredibly high long-term ceiling with true workhorse potential, but it sounds like the Cardinals don't want to unleash him just yet. If that's truly the case, Love should be considered more of an RB2 going into his rookie season instead of a surefire RB1 for fantasy managers.
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
Source: Sports Illustrated - Albert Breer
Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders to Continue Splitting First-Team Reps
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken said on Wednesday that quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue to split first-team reps early on in training camp, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Monken also mentioned that there is no definitive timeline for when he wants to name the team's starting QB. We might not know for a while still which way Monken is leaning in the team's QB battle. Watson, 30, has the experience edge, but he has also played in just 19 games since joining the Browns on a lucrative deal, and he didn't play at all in 2025 after needing multiple surgeries to fix a torn Achilles tendon suffered in 2024. Sanders, meanwhile, has the momentum and has impressed the coaching staff since he fell to the fifth round in the 2025 NFL draft. The 24-year-old showed plenty of growing pains as a rookie with 1,400 passing yards, seven touchdowns, and 10 interceptions in eight games (seven starts). Whoever wins the Browns' QB job to begin the regular season will be on a short leash and will be nothing more than a low-end QB2 target in two-QB superflex fantasy leagues.
Source: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi
Source: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi
Harold Fannin Jr. to be "Full-Go" Despite Having Groin Surgery
Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (groin) said he will be "full-go" for training camp despite having offseason groin surgery, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Fannin had surgery to fix a groin injury that he suffered in Week 17 of his rookie campaign, which explains why he missed the offseason program. It's something to keep an eye on entering the 2026 season, but with the 22-year-old fully cleared, he'll resume his role as the team's clear top pass-catching TE after an incredibly successful rookie season in 2025. After being taken with the 67th overall pick in the third round out of Bowling Green, Fannin caught 72 of his 107 targets for a team-leading 731 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games (13 starts) for the Browns. Although concerns about the long-term QB situation in Cleveland cloud his long-term fantasy appeal, Fannin should enter his second year in the NFL as at least a low-end TE1 target after his strong production in 2025. The fact that Fannin is a full-go for the start of training camp should also improve his ADP in fantasy drafts going forward.
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot
Chris Olave Sitting Out of Team Drills Due to Contract-Related Issues
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore indicated that wide receiver Chris Olave's lack of participation in team drills to begin training camp is related to the contract/business side of things and not because of his previous medical issue, according to Katherine Terrell of ESPN. The 26-year-old former 11th overall selection from Ohio State in the 2022 NFL draft missed the end of last season due to a blood-clot issue, but that is all cleared up now, and Olave indicated that he stopped taking blood-thinners before the start of camp. Olave is approaching the final year of his current deal and is hoping to reach an extension with the Saints before the start of the 2026 regular season. Despite missing a game in 2025 and working with a rookie quarterback in Tyler Shough, Olave excelled with career highs in catches (100), targets (156), receiving yards (1,163), and touchdowns (nine) in his fourth year in the NFL. There should be more target competition after the Saints took receiver Jordyn Tyson in the first round in April, but Olave should still have enough looks in Moore's up-tempo offense to make him a high-floor, low-end WR1 target in fantasy football drafts this fall.
Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell
Source: ESPN.com - Katherine Terrell
