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Malik Nabers Sheds Non-Contact Jersey, Remains on Track to Play in Week 1
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) took another meaningful step Monday, shedding the red non-contact jersey and working into both 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 periods, according to Connor Hughes. Nabers wasn't a full participant and the Giants practiced without pads, but this was still his first contact-type work since tearing his ACL and meniscus last season. He also made a diving catch coming back to the ball on an intermediate route. Nabers had already returned to full-speed team periods last week while still wearing the red jersey, so Monday moves the recovery forward again. He caught 18 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns in four games before the injury ended his 2025 season. Week 1 has not been formally guaranteed by the team, but Hughes said the outlook continues to look good. With Nabers now taking live reps without the non-contact jersey, he's cleared another important hurdle before the opener.
Source: Connor Hughes
Source: Connor Hughes
Kalif Raymond Making an Impact on Bears' Coaching Staff
Chicago Bears wide receiver/kick returner Kalif Raymond has done nothing but impress his teammates and the coaching staff during training camp this summer, according to Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic. "Man, Kalif is amazing," receiver Luther Burden III said. "He's really like a coach out there. He's a great guy on and off the field. You can learn from him. His release package is sick. He's a great guy, and he's out the roof. Kalif is a great leader for the team; he's the guy, man." Raymond has not had more than 300 yards receiving since 2023, but he has established himself as a Hall of Famer in work ethic and vibes, Fishbain writes. "This guy is the most selfless player I've ever been around," head coach Ben Johnson said. Raymond has reunited with Johnson, who was formerly the Lions' passing-game coordinator in 2021, when Raymond had 576 receiving yards and four touchdowns. When Johnson was the offensive coordinator in 2022, Raymond had 616 yards. Raymond has been the recipient of some of the team's most explosive plays this summer after initially being an afterthought signing to compete for the WR3 role behind Burden and Rome Odunze. Speed is what separates the 32-year-old veteran as both a receiver and a kick returner, but barring an injury to Burden or Odunze, Raymond is a hard sell for WR depth in standard 12-team fantasy leagues.
Source: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
Source: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain
Chris Bell Out of No-Contact Jersey on Monday
Miami Dolphins rookie third-round wide receiver Chris Bell (knee) was out of the red, no-contact jersey at training camp practice on Monday, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. It did not take long for Bell to ramp back up to a full-go after the Dolphins activated him from the Non-Football Injury list last Monday. The 22-year-old is coming off knee surgery but should be ready to go for Week 1 of his rookie season, barring a setback in the next few weeks. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Dolphins play it safe and keep Bell out of their preseason finale this Friday against the Atlanta Falcons, but the talented rookie will have an opportunity to quickly become a key piece of the offense in Miami when considering that Jalen Tolbert and Malik Washington are their two top receivers. For now, the Louisville product is primarily a stash candidate in dynasty/keeper leagues as he competes for targets behind Tolbert and Washington.
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - David Furones
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel - David Furones
Romeo Doubs the Clear WR2 After Monday's Trade
New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs already had the No. 2 job, and Monday's Kayshon Boutte trade clears out another player who could have taken outside snaps and downfield targets. New England agreed to send Boutte to Houston for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick. Doubs is coming off 55 catches for 724 yards and six touchdowns with Green Bay, and his first Patriots camp has picked up after a slower start. He has made several contested and red-zone catches lately, while A.J. Brown, Doubs and DeMario Douglas have been the regular first-team trio around Drake Maye. Boutte was mostly working behind that group, but he still had 551 yards and six touchdowns last season and gave Maye another proven vertical option. That competition is gone now. Brown remains the clear No. 1 and Douglas should get plenty of slot work, so Doubs is not suddenly headed for massive volume. His place in the offense does look even safer, though. RotoBaller has him at WR53 and 122nd overall in PPR, and the trade gives his late-round flex case another small bump.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Miami-Ohio Names Kansas Transfer David McComb As The Starting QB
Miami-Ohio has named Kansas transfer David McComb as the starting quarterback ahead of Miami's Week 1 game at Pittsburgh. McComb beat out 2025 Redhawks spot-starter Thomas Gostkowski for the 2026 starting job. McComb, a native of Edmond, Oklahoma, redshirted for the Kansas Jayhawks in 2025. He didn't record any game time for Kansas. McComb was a three-star recruit in the 2025 class. Gostkowski completed just 38-of-86 passes in 2025 for 575 yards with four touchdowns and an interception. McComb, who was a dual-threat quarterback and track star in high school, is expected to be an upgrade at the position.
Source: Pete Nakos on X
Source: Pete Nakos on X
C.J. Stroud Gets Another Downfield Weapon
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud got some needed help Monday after a rough week for the receiver room. New England has agreed to send Kayshon Boutte to Houston for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick. The move comes days after Jayden Higgins tore his ACL and was lost for the season. Boutte is not replacing all of that by himself, but he gives Stroud another receiver who can stretch the field. He caught 33 passes for 551 yards and six touchdowns last season, averaging 16.7 yards per catch with 10 receptions of at least 20 yards. Houston had already added Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard, so the Texans have clearly been trying to rebuild the depth behind Nico Collins. Stroud threw for 3,041 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 14 games last year and currently sits at QB23 in RotoBaller's rankings. Boutte does not suddenly fix everything, but the passing-game outlook looks better than it did after Higgins went down.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Anthony Hernandez Loses Back-To-Back Fights
Anthony Hernandez suffered a unanimous-decision loss to Gregory Rodrigues in the main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. This was an exciting back-and-forth fight, and Hernandez definitely had his moments, like when he almost finished Rodrigues by landing a barrage of punches in the second round, but in the end, Rodrigues' combinations, takedown defense, and leg kicks proved to be too much for Hernandez. In 25 minutes of action, Hernandez landed three takedowns and 90 significant strikes. With the loss, Hernandez dropped to 15-4 as a pro and is now 9-4 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Houston Transfer Zeon Chriss-Gremillion Named Tulane's Starting Quarterback
Houston transfer Zeon Chriss-Gremillion has been named the starting quarterback for the Tulane Green Wave. Chriss-Gremillion was in a camp competition with former Ball State quarterback Kadin Semonza for the starting job. Chriss-Gremillion started seven games in two seasons for Louisiana before transferring to Houston. Chriss-Gremillion started five games for Houston in 2024 filling in for injured starter Donovan Smith. That was his last experience as a starter. He was beat out in 2025 by Conner Weigman at Houston, prompting the transfer in the offseason. Chriss-Gremillion completed 10-of-21 passes for 108 in 2025 with a touchdown and an interception. He has 992 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns in his four-year college career. Tulane made the College Football Playoff last year under BYU transfer Jake Retzlaff.
Source: Pete Thamel on X
Source: Pete Thamel on X
Chuba Hubbard Expected to be Ready for Season Opener
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) is expected to be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sept. 13 against the Chicago Bears, head coach Dave Canales told Steve Reed of The Associated Press. Hubbard has not played in a preseason game after straining his hamstring earlier this month, but he was able to return to training camp practice on Monday, signaling that he should be ready for the season opener. Canales also said on Monday that the Panthers are expected to use an RB committee with Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks to open the 2026 season. Hubbard ran for 1,195 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2024, but a calf injury limited him to 511 yards and just one rushing TD last year, while Rico Dowdle took over as the team's lead back. Dowdle is now in Pittsburgh, but Brooks could be a thorn in Hubbard's side this year if he manages to stay healthy after already tearing his ACL multiple times. Hubbard said he is feeling "pretty good" with the regular season quickly approaching, but fantasy managers will have their doubts that Hubbard can become anything more than an RB3/flex in a timeshare.
Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed
Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed
Nico Collins' Target Outlook Cools After Monday's Trade
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins got a little more competition Monday, which matters after Jayden Higgins' season-ending ACL tear had opened the door to a huge target load. Houston is reportedly acquiring Kayshon Boutte from New England for safety Jaylen Reed and a 2028 seventh-round pick. Boutte caught 33 passes for 551 yards and six touchdowns last season, and he gives C.J. Stroud another outside target who can win downfield. The Texans had already signed Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard after Higgins went down. None of those moves knocks Collins off the top line. He has topped 1,000 yards three years in a row and finished 2025 with 71 catches for 1,117 yards and six touchdowns. It does change the volume math a bit. Collins looked set to absorb a huge share of the passing game once Higgins was lost, and Houston has now spent several days adding veteran help plus Boutte. RotoBaller has Collins 23rd overall in its latest PPR rankings. He's still a WR1, just with a little less room for the monster target spike fantasy managers could have pictured last week.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Gregory Rodrigues Picks Up A Unanimous-Decision Win
Gregory Rodrigues extended his win streak by defeating Anthony Hernandez via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. It was an exciting, back-and-forth fight where both fighters hurt each other, but Rodrigues' relentless striking volume, calf kicks, and takedown defense were too much for Hernandez. In 25 minutes of action, Rodrigues landed 174 significant strikes. This was Rodrigues' fourth consecutive win, and now he's improved to 11-3 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Xavier Legette to Stay in Walking Boot Until Thursday
Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales said on Monday that wide receiver Xavier Legette (ankle) will remain in a walking boot until Thursday, according to Steve Reed of The Associated Press. Legette suffered an ankle injury in last Wednesday's joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars and will most likely sit out the preseason finale this Friday against the Houston Texans. It is bad news as the 25-year-old looks to solidify the WR3 role in Carolina behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker, but there is not any reason to believe that he will not be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September. The 25-year-old former first-rounder in 2024 from South Carolina has disappointed in his first two years in the NFL, catching 84 of his 148 targets for 860 yards and seven touchdowns in 31 games (25 starts). Legette regressed in 2025 with a 35-363-3 line after the team took McMillan in the first round of last year's draft. He should still have a role in the Panthers' offense in 2026 if he is healthy, but the volume is unlikely to be enough to make him rosterable in 12-team fantasy leagues.
Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed
Source: The Associated Press - Steve Reed
Alabama DL Jeremiah Beaman Injured In Sunday's Practice
Alabama interior lineman Jeremiah Beaman was injured in Sunday's practice. Head coach Kalen DeBoer told the media that they "have an idea" of what the injury is, but they are not disclosing it until they know the extent. The update on Beaman's status is expected sometime on Monday. Beaman is coming off of an ACL tear in 2025 and is expected to be a contributor on the defensive line behind Mississippi State transfer Kedrick Bingley-Jones. This follows a rash of injuries to other Alabama players in the last week, including RBs EJ Crowell and AK Dear.
Source: Mike Rodak on X
Source: Mike Rodak on X
Vitor Petrino Extends His Win Streak
Vitor Petrino extended his winning streak by defeating Serghei Spivac via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Sacramento on Saturday. Petrino was in complete control, from start to finish, landing combinations, leg kicks and takedowns on Spivac, who was one step behind Petrino. In the end, all three judges scored the bout 30-27, 30-27 and 30-27 in favor of Petrino. In 15 minutes of action, Petrino landed four takedowns and 64 significant strikes. This is Petrino's fourth consecutive win, and he is now 8-2 in the UFC.
Source: UFC
Source: UFC
Kayshon Boutte Gets Fresh Start in Houston
The Houston Texans are giving Kayshon Boutte a new opportunity. The Texans are acquiring the wide receiver from New England in exchange for safety Jaylen Reed and a draft pick, according to Tom Pelissero. Houston had already called about Boutte while looking for help following Jayden Higgins' season-ending knee injury, and now the deal is getting done. Boutte caught 33 passes for 551 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in 14 games last season, averaging 16.7 yards per reception. His path to playing time had gotten murkier in New England after the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, especially with Boutte entering the final year of his rookie contract. There should be opportunity in Houston, but nothing is guaranteed. The Texans also added Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard over the weekend, so Boutte will have to earn his place in the rotation. The trade at least gives him a cleaner shot at regular snaps heading into the season.
Source: Tom Pelissero
Source: Tom Pelissero
