As the NFL regular season approaches, this article will cover IDP-relevant news and topics from training camps and preseason games. We'll examine injuries, contract situations, camp battles, rookie buzz, and other pertinent IDP topics.
The plan is to have this article ready for your viewing every Thursday until the start of the season. Thanks for tuning in; let's get to it!
IDP News: EDGE Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati
Still in a contract dispute, the Bengals are reportedly listening to trade offers for Trey Hendrickson.
We've covered the Trey Hendrickson and Cincinnati contract situation a couple of times in this article series thus far. With Hendrickson standing firm and a deal still not in place, the Bengals are now reportedly listening to trade offers for their star pass rusher. As expected, the asking price is substantial, with rumors suggesting the team is seeking a young defensive player and a 2026 first-round pick. With only a few weeks left until the start of the season, this situation could come right down to the wire. Will Hendrickson get a new deal to stay in Cincinnati or find a new home via a trade? The suspense is building.
IDP News: DT Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh
Even without a new contract in place, Cameron Heyward returns to practice.
We covered Heyward's hold-in situation in last week's article, and a week later, the veteran defensive tackle is back at practice. While Heyward is back at practice, he still doesn't have the more lucrative contract he desires. However, this is a positive sign that he plans on hitting the field in Week 1, as he previously hinted at being willing to miss games. Let's continue to monitor his situation, as Heyward is a top defensive tackle option in true-position IDP leagues.
IDP News: EDGE Nic Scourton, Carolina
Rookie Nic Scourton suffered a scary injury in practice, but the news has been positive since.
In a scary injury situation, Panthers' rookie edge rusher Nic Scourton suffered a collapsed lung during a joint practice against Houston last week. The news has been positive since the alarming situation, with Scourton making promising progress and even doing some running at practice. While there's no firm timetable, the team is calling Scourton week-to-week. In last week's article, we talked about Scourton impressing in his preseason debut and his potential to make an impact as a rookie. Let's hope Scourton continues his progress from the injury and we see him making plays on the field soon.
IDP News: S Kyle Dugger, New England
The Kyle Dugger situation in New England continues to trend in the wrong direction.
Last week, we covered Kyle Dugger's recent fall from grace with the Patriots. The situation seems to be getting worse. In New England's second preseason game, Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie Craig Woodson started at safety; Jabrill Peppers did not play. Dugger, on the other hand, ran with the second and third string units, playing deep into the game. Not great.
In Chad Graff's recent roster projection article with The Athletic, he has New England cutting Dugger after the apparent demotion in the team's recent preseason game against Minnesota. Whether it's a trade or release, it certainly feels like Dugger's days as a Patriot are numbered. If they do move on from Dugger, Peppers would be the top safety IDP option, with Hawkins being worth a look off the waiver wire in deeper IDP leagues. Woodson is worth a dynasty stash if you have room on your taxi squad.
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