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KaVontae Turpin Working With First-Team Offense
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver and returner KaVontae Turpin has had a strong training camp and has worked with the No. 1 offense throughout. Turpin has made plays as a receiver, catching passes from quarterback Dak Prescott, and remains one of the NFL's best returners. Last season, the undrafted playmaker hauled in 26 of 38 targets for 396 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 89 rushing yards and leading the NFL in kick return yards. While he'll likely work behind CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and Ryan Flournoy, Turpin adds fantasy value in leagues that favor return yards or in 16+ team leagues. Otherwise, he's on the outside of fantasy relevance for the 2026 season.
Source: Nick Harris - Star Telegram
Source: Nick Harris - Star Telegram
Jets to Feature Breece Hall More Prominently in 2026
New York Jets running back Breece Hall is expected to be featured more prominently as the team's lead back this season. After signing Hall to a four-year contract extension this summer, the Jets plan to build their workload around him, with Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis working behind him. In his fourth season, Hall had 243 carries for 1,065 yards and four touchdowns, along with 36 receptions for 350 yards and one touchdown. His receiving workload saw a massive dip last season, falling from over 4.75 targets per game to just three in 2025. Hall will need to be a major factor in the passing game alongside quarterback Geno Smith to reach his current ADP.
Source: Connor J Hughes - SNY
Source: Connor J Hughes - SNY
Ben Simmons Open to Veteran-Minimum Deal
Free-agent guard/forward Ben Simmons has received interest from several NBA teams, including one Western Conference team that offered a training-camp invite, according to Andscape's Marc J. Spears. Simmons is also open to signing a veteran-minimum contract as he works toward an NBA return and a potential run with Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 30-year-old is expected to participate in a player-led Australian national team mini-camp in Melbourne with "zero restrictions" after taking last season off to get healthy. Simmons last played in 2024-25, averaging 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 22.0 minutes across 51 games with Brooklyn and the Clippers. His fantasy value depends entirely on landing spot, but assists, rebounds, and defensive stats would be the only categories to track.
Source: Marc J. Spears
Source: Marc J. Spears
Cardinals Focused on Getting Jeremiyah Love Involved
Arizona Cardinals running back Jeremiyah Love was the key player this organization added this offseason. According to Theo Mackie, the Cardinals are focused on creating matchups and finding ways to get Love involved. They don't appear to be afraid to use Love both in and out of the backfield. The Cardinals used the third overall pick during this year's draft on Love. However, it's not the best fit at the moment with James Conner still on the roster, and the team signing Tyler Allgeier as well. Love has the skillset to be a RB1 right away, but that's unlikely to happen with Conner and Allgeier in the picture. Long-term, Love has the entire package, but a crowded backfield leaves Love as Rotoballer's RB13 entering the season.
Source: Theo Mackie
Source: Theo Mackie
J.J. McCarthy is Looking Good During Sunday's Practice
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is off to a hot start during Sunday's practice. According to Will Ragatz, McCarthy is looking strong and made an impressive throw to Myles Price to the left side during 7-on-7 drills. It seems like the Vikings are committed to having McCarthy and Kyler Murray compete for the starting gig in training camp. Over the last week, McCarthy was doing more work as the No. 2 quarterback, but his strong play on Sunday could help his argument to become the starter. The Vikings obviously want to wait and see how the quarterbacks do in preseason game action before they make a final decision. Murray remains the favorite to start with McCarthy still needing some time to develop.
Source: Will Ragatz
Source: Will Ragatz
Yuki Kawamura Lands Exhibit 10 Deal With Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers signed guard Yuki Kawamura to an Exhibit 10 contract, giving him another training camp opportunity after two limited NBA seasons. The 5-foot-8 guard spent last season with the Chicago Bulls, appearing in 18 games while averaging 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 11.6 minutes on 32.7 percent shooting. Kawamura also played for Indiana in Las Vegas Summer League, including a 12-assist outing against New Orleans. The path to a roster spot remains narrow, as the Clippers already have all three two-way slots filled. Kawamura's passing keeps him interesting organizational depth, but there is no fantasy value to chase.
Source: LA Clippers
Source: LA Clippers
Michael Wilson Continues his Terrific Camp
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson has been catching everything during training camp, according to Johnny Venerable. It's still early, but Wilson is looking like the best wideout in Arizona right now. This shouldn't be shocking news after Wilson's breakout campaign last year. Last season, Wilson hauled in 78 receptions for over 1,000 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in 17 games. There is clearly strong chemistry between Wilson and quarterback Jacoby Brissett. The 26-year-old appears to be on the rise, but we'll see if he can top his performance from last season. Wilson currently ranks as Rotoballer's WR40 heading into the 2026 season.
Source: Johnny Venerable
Source: Johnny Venerable
Trendon Watford Stays on EuroLeague Radar
Free-agent forward Trendon Watford has drawn interest from Olympiacos, Valencia, and Baskonia, though the NBA remains his reported priority, according to Matteo Andreani. BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas previously reported that Watford was nearing a move to Valencia, but the former 76ers forward pushed back on social media and said the report was false. Philadelphia declined Watford's $2.8 million team option in late June after he averaged 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists across 53 games last season. Until he lands an NBA deal, there is no fantasy angle to chase.
Source: Matteo Andreani
Source: Matteo Andreani
Tyjae Spears Returns to Practice on Sunday
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (soreness) was back on the practice field on Sunday, according to Jim Wyatt. This is good news after Spears didn't finish Friday's practice session due to soreness. The issue appears to be behind him as Spears busted into space for a long touchdown during Sunday's practice. The backfield in Tennessee is likely going to be a headache for fantasy managers this year. Tony Pollard figures to begin the season as the lead back, but Spears and rookie Nicholas Singleton will be mixed in as well. Spears currently sits as Rotoballer's RB71, but he does have some late-round sleeper appeal.
Source: Jim Wyatt
Source: Jim Wyatt
Davion Mitchell Slims Down for Contract Year
Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell has spent the offseason on a demanding workout plan, including sunrise track sessions and overseas training in Greece and Spain, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. The former ninth overall pick trimmed down to sharpen his defense and enters 2026-27 as Miami's starting point guard in the final season of his two-year, $24 million deal. Mitchell averaged 9.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 49.0 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from three last season. The scoring ceiling is limited with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo driving the offense, but Mitchell's assists, efficiency, and steals give him a useful fantasy floor.
Source: Anthony Chiang
Source: Anthony Chiang
Carnell Tate Posts Big Day During Sunday's Practice
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate put on a show during Sunday's practice session, according to Jim Wyatt. Tate had a great day on Friday, but turned it up a notch on Sunday. Tate caught three touchdown passes on the day and is beginning to look comfortable in this Titans offense. He made a nice catch later in practice when he fought off defensive back Cor'Dale Flott for the ball. The rookie wideout has looked great early in camp. Tate was the 4th overall pick during this year's draft. He should be a fine middle-round option and currently ranks as Rotoballer's WR30.
Source: Jim Wyatt
Source: Jim Wyatt
Heat Eye Gabe Vincent for Guard Depth
Free-agent guard Gabe Vincent could still fit as a minimum-salary reunion option for the Miami Heat, according to the Sun Sentinel's Ira Winderman. Vincent is one of the stronger point guards left on the market, but the fantasy case is thin after he averaged 4.4 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists on 35.2 percent shooting across 53 games between the Lakers and Hawks. Miami already has Davion Mitchell positioned as its primary backcourt facilitator, with Dru Smith and two-way guard Tre Donaldson also in the picture. Unless the Heat miss on bigger scoring or shooting targets, Vincent would profile as low-usage insurance rather than a fantasy-relevant add.
Source: Ira Winderman
Source: Ira Winderman
Derrek Cooper, Ryan Niblett Shine During First Week of Texas Camp
Texas brought in big-name transfer running backs Hollywood Smothers (NC State) and Raleek Brown (Arizona State) this offseason, but true freshman Derrek Cooper and junior Ryan Niblett have turned heads through the first week of camp, according to Evan Vieth of Inside Texas. Cooper arrives in Austin as a four-star recruit out of Hollywood, Florida, and could be the future of the Texas running back room. Niblett has tallied just 24 touches for 122 yards in two years on campus, but Vieth called him "the ultimate gadget." Needless to say, this is arguably the deepest running back room in the country, and all four backs could be involved in some capacity. Smothers and Brown should be expected to carry the bulk of the touches to open the 2026 campaign. The Longhorns have nine SEC games plus Ohio State on their schedule, so their depth will likely be tested.
Source: Evan Vieth - Inside Texas
Source: Evan Vieth - Inside Texas
Charlie Becker, Nick Marsh Headline Deep Indiana Wide Receiver Room
Indiana lost its top two wide receivers from last year, Omar Cooper Jr. and Elijah Sarratt, to the 2026 NFL Draft, but the position is still viewed as talented and deep, headlined by Charlie Becker and Nick Marsh. Becker flashed in the WR3 role last season, catching 34 passes for 679 yards and four touchdowns. His 20 yards per reception ranked fifth nationally among players with at least 30 catches. Marsh is a Michigan State transfer who tallied 59 receptions for 662 yards and six touchdowns last season in the Spartans' lackluster passing offense. Both players are projected early-round picks in next year's draft early in the process. Behind them, Tyler Morris, Shazz Preston, Davion Chandler, and Lebron Bond all have a chance to make impacts in 2026 catching passes from new starting quarterback Josh Hoover.
Source: Alec Lasley - TheHoosier.com
Source: Alec Lasley - TheHoosier.com
Maikel Garcia Could Resume Rehab Assignment on Wednesday
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia (hand) could resume his rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha as early as Wednesday, according to Pete Grathoff. Garcia was scheduled to do fielding drills ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. If everything continues to go well, Garcia could be back in action as early as Wednesday. He was previously pulled off his rehab assignment due to renewed soreness in his left hand. Nick Loftin has been serving as the primary third baseman while Garcia has been sidelined. He'll return to a reserve role once Garcia is back, which is hopefully in the coming weeks.
Source: Pete Grathoff
Source: Pete Grathoff
