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Panthers | Carolina won't rush to name QB (Sat Aug 6, 02:30 PM) [jump to this story] Buccaneers | Mike Evans is day-to-day (Sat Aug 6, 02:07 PM) [jump to this story] Vikings | Irv Smith injury update (Sat Aug 6, 01:59 PM) [jump to this story] |
Chargers | Donald Parham injures leg Sat Aug 6, 10:03 PM
Los Angeles Chargers TE Donald Parham (thigh) was helped off the field by trainers during practice Saturday, Aug. 6, and left the facility with his left thigh wrapped.
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Ravens | J.K. Dobbins could be re-evaluated Monday Sat Aug 6, 06:57 PM
Baltimore Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins (knee) could be re-evaluated Monday, Aug. 8, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
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Browns | Kareem Hunt skipping team drills Sat Aug 6, 05:18 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt skipped team drills during training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 6, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: There are potential problems brewing between Hunt and the Browns. Hunt reportedly told the Browns to either pay him or trade him. |
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Rams | Matthew Stafford taking normal reps Sat Aug 6, 05:09 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford (elbow) appeared to be taking normal reps during individual and 7-on-7 drills during training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 6.
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews sitting preseason opener Sat Aug 6, 05:05 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson and TE Mark Andrews won't play in the preseason opener Thursday, Aug. 11.
| Footballguys view: No worries here. Jackson and Andrews are a great combination for the Ravens and for Fantasy GMs. Neither one needs to play in the preseason opener. |
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Rams | Jalen Ramsey makes padded debut Sat Aug 6, 03:54 PM
Los Angeles Rams CB Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) practiced in pads for the first time in training camp on Saturday, Aug. 6.
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Buccaneers | Gio Bernard returns to practice Sat Aug 6, 03:49 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Giovani Bernard (undisclosed) returned to practice on Friday, Aug. 5.
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Cardinals | Kyler Murray returns to practice Sat Aug 6, 03:47 PM
Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (illness) returned to practice on Saturday, Aug. 6, after missing five days due to a positive COVID-19 test.
| Footballguys view: This was the team's plan. When Murray tested positive for COVID it was reported that he would miss a few days and be back on August 6th. |
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Giants | Marcus McKethan placed on IR Sat Aug 6, 03:29 PM
New York Giants OG Marcus McKethan (knee) was placed on injured reserve on Saturday, Aug. 6, due to an unspecified anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Link to story Giants | Azeez Ojulari nearing return Sat Aug 6, 03:04 PM
New York Giants LB Azeez Ojulari (hamstring) remains on the non-football injury list but could be activated in the next week, according to a source on Friday, Aug. 5.
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Giants | Ricky Seals-Jones absent again Sat Aug 6, 03:02 PM
New York Giants TE Ricky Seals-Jones (undisclosed) has missed six practices in a row due to an undisclosed injury, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic on Friday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: Seals-Jones was supposed to be the answer for the Giants after losing Evan Engram (Jaguars) in free agency. Instead, he's missed time due to an undisclosed injury. With rookie tight end Daniel Bellinger getting first-team reps, the team could decide to go in a different direction when Seals-Jones is healthy. Stay tuned to this battle in training camp and the preseason....if Seals-Jones can get out there. |
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Giants | Daniel Bellinger 'clearly the No. 1' Sat Aug 6, 02:57 PM
New York Giants TE Daniel Bellinger 'was clearly the No. 1 tight end' during the team's scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 5, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Ricky Seals-Jones is missing time due to an undisclosed injury. That opens the door for Bellinger. It seems like the rookie is taking over at the position. He's not a mismatch nightmare, but Bellinger works hard to get open and has strong hands. |
Giants | Darius Slayton running with the threes Sat Aug 6, 02:51 PM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton was working with the third-team offense in practice on Friday, Aug. 5, per Dan Duggan of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Slayton is in danger of not making the 53-man roster. Reports indicated the Giants were shopping him around the draft but obviously didn't find any takers. Perhaps a chance of scenery would be best for both sides. |
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Chiefs | Devin Gray signing with KC Sat Aug 6, 02:33 PM
Free-agent WR Devin Gray (USFL) is signing a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs after a recent workout, per his agent on Saturday, Aug. 6. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Gray has spent some time in the NFL, mostly with the Falcons (2018-2020) after he signed as an undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati. Last year with the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL, Gray started eight games, recording 25 receptions for 210 yards and two touchdowns. In the USFL title game, Gray caught 5-of-7 passes for 46 yards and one touchdown. He can contribute as a receiver and as a return man on special teams. |
Panthers | Carolina won't rush to name QB Sat Aug 6, 02:30 PM
The Carolina Panthers don't plan to name their starting quarterback until after the Friday, Aug. 19 preseason game, but could wait longer if none of the candidates separate themselves, according to head coach Matt Rhule on Saturday, Aug. 6. The top two candidates for the job are QBs Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold.
| Footballguys view: Mayfield versus Darnold isn't a great card, but it's what the Panthers have. After making the move to acquire Mayfield via trade from the Browns, it would be a bit of a surprise if he doesn't end up winning the job. Whoever loses will be the primary backup with rookie Matt Corral working as a developmental quarterback. |
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Browns | Anthony Walker Jr. taken off NFI Sat Aug 6, 02:17 PM
Cleveland Browns LB Anthony Walker Jr. (groin) was removed from the non-football injury list on Saturday, Aug. 6.
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Browns | Michael Woods to miss some time Sat Aug 6, 02:13 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Michael Woods II (hamstring) will miss 'some time' with an unspecified left hamstring injury, head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Saturday, Aug. 6.
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Jets | Duane Brown visiting Jets Sat Aug 6, 02:10 PM
Free-agent OT Duane Brown (Seahawks) is visiting the New York Jets and will attend the Green and White scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 6, per source.
Link to story Buccaneers | Mike Evans is day-to-day Sat Aug 6, 02:07 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is day-to-day with an unspecified hamstring injury, head coach Todd Bowles said on Saturday, Aug. 6. 'He's sore,' Bowles said. 'He's day-to-day. He'll be fine, it's just a matter of when we put him out there.'
| Footballguys view: Evans is a seasoned veteran who doesn't need a ton of work in training camp or the preseason. Expect the Buccaneers to take it easy on him and ease Evans back into action when his hamstring is feeling better. |
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Vikings | Irv Smith injury update Sat Aug 6, 01:59 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Irv Smith (thumb) had ligament damage in his thumb, which led to his having surgery recently, head coach Kevin O'Connell said on Saturday, Aug. 6. O'Connell also noted that Smith has already switched from a hard cast to a softer one.
| Footballguys view: O'Connell has previously said Smith should be ready for Week 1. Smith missed last year due to a knee injury, and this thumb injury is not as big of a setback. If healthy, Smith could perform like a TE2 with upside for Fantasy GMs. We're much more excited about the Vikings' passing attack with O'Connell running the show. |
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Saints | Kiko Alonso retires Sat Aug 6, 01:44 PM
New Orleans Saints LB Kiko Alonso decided to retire on Saturday, Aug. 6, per source, just one day after signing with the Saints.
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Raiders | Josh Jacobs sees action in HOF game Sat Aug 6, 01:33 PM
Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs played two entire series and had seven touches (five carries, two receptions) that resulted in 44 yards (6.0 yards per carry) in the Hall of Fame game victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacobs played despite the Raiders sitting other key offensive starters, which raised some eyebrows. 'I always think it's good for backs to carry the ball in the preseason,' head coach Josh McDaniels said after Thursday's game. 'There's a lot of things that happen when you're getting tackled and hit that you can't simulate in practice. I think all our guys had the ball tonight. I think all our guys either caught it or were handed the ball and had to get tackled. We can't really simulate that or rep that in practice.'
| Footballguys view: Jacobs is the top back, with Kenyan Drake as the receiving threat. Add in rookie Zamir White, and you can see how the Raiders are going to use a stable of backs this year. Adjust projections accordingly. |
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49ers | Niners sign two players Sat Aug 6, 01:10 PM
Free-agent WR Willie Snead (Panthers) and OL Jordan Mills (Saints) signed one-year contracts with the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, Aug. 6. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
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Saints | Michael Thomas progressing Sat Aug 6, 01:08 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas (ankle) took part in drills on Saturday, Aug. 6, for the first time since being activated off the active/physically unable to perform list. Thomas came away with no issues afterwards.
| Footballguys view: Watch Thomas's ADP rise as the regular season gets closer, especially if the reports stay positive about his progress. It's been some time since Fantasy GMs could rely on Thomas as a fantasy starter, but at the right spot in your draft he could represent value. |
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Panthers | Marquis Haynes carted off Sat Aug 6, 12:49 PM
Carolina Panthers DE Marquis Haynes (knee) suffered an unspecified left knee injury during practice on Saturday, Aug. 6, and had to be carted off the field.
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Titans | Dylan Cole avoids serious injury Sat Aug 6, 12:22 PM
Tennessee Titans LB Dylan Cole (undisclosed) avoided a serious injury during practice on Friday, Aug. 5, and should be back in a few days, per Paul Kuharsky.
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Buccaneers | Tom Brady returns to practice Sat Aug 6, 12:19 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady (personal) returned to practice on Saturday, Aug. 6, after missing the previous two because of a day off and a personal matter.
| Footballguys view: Brady is good to go. He only needs to get to the regular season and the games that count. Fantasy GMs are once again expecting Brady to be a top-5 fantasy quarterback. |
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Steelers | Kenny Pickett 3rd on depth chart Sat Aug 6, 12:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett is listed as the No. 3 quarterback on the team's first depth chart that was released on Friday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers aren't handing Pickett anything. Pickett is behind Mitchell Trubisky (No. 1) and Mason Rudolph (No. 2) on the depth chart. He's struggled at times during camp, but the Steelers are developing him as a future starter with no pressure to start right now. If/when they're knocked out of playoff contention this year, Pickett could see the field to get some important experience to build on for the future. |
Browns | Anthony Walker activated Sat Aug 6, 11:51 AM
The Cleveland Browns activated LB Anthony Walker (undisclosed) from the Active/Non-Football Injury list Saturday, Aug. 6.
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Browns | David Bell off PUP list Sat Aug 6, 11:48 AM
The Cleveland Browns activated WR David Bell (foot) from the Physically Unable to Perform list Saturday, Aug. 6.
| Footballguys view: A third-round pick out of Purdue in the 2022 NFL draft, Bell has a nice size/speed combination. A minor foot injury caused him to miss the beginning of camp, and now the rookie is going to try and play catch up on the practice field. Some reports indicate he could be the frontrunner to replace Jarvis Landry as the team's slot receiver. Bell was reportedly a favorite of Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski throughout the draft process. |
Bears | DeMarquis Gates signed Sat Aug 6, 11:44 AM
The Chicago Bears signed free-agent DL DeMarquis Gates (USFL) Saturday, Aug. 6, according to a league source. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story Panthers | Marquis Haynes injures knee Sat Aug 6, 11:19 AM
Carolina Panthers DE Marquis Haynes (knee) was carted off the field during practice Saturday, Aug. 6, due to a left knee injury.
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Broncos | Billy Turner should be ready for opener Sat Aug 6, 11:12 AM
Denver Broncos OT Billy Turner (knee) is expected to be ready for Week 1 of the regular season, even though he has not yet participated in any training camp practice sessions, according to head coach Nathaniel Hackett.
Link to story Broncos | Quinn Meinerz appears to be frontrunner for RG competition Sat Aug 6, 11:02 AM
Denver Broncos OG Quinn Meinerz, who lost 10 pounds during the offseason, has received the majority of snaps at right guard with the first-team offense during training camp.
Link to story Saints | Smoke Monday to miss 2022 season Sat Aug 6, 10:51 AM
Updating previous reports, New Orleans Saints S Smoke Monday (knee) will miss the entire 2022 season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament sustained during practice Tuesday, Aug. 2. In a post on his personal Instagram account, he said that he is scheduled to undergo surgery soon.
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Bengals | D'Ante Smith injured Friday Sat Aug 6, 10:42 AM
Cincinnati Bengals OT D'Ante Smith (leg) was carted off the field after sustaining an apparent leg injury during practice Friday, Aug. 5.
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Seahawks | Geno Smith still the favorite to start Sat Aug 6, 10:07 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith continues to be the frontrunner in the team's starting quarterback competition over QB Drew Lock, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Smith has received the majority of the reps with the first-team offense in practice, with Lock seeing most of the snaps with the second-team offense.
| Footballguys view: The battle between Smith and Lock is like choosing between airline food and hospital food. Both will get the job done, but neither has you really excited. Don't be surprised if both quarterbacks start a handful of games this season. The quarterback of the future is not currently on the roster, and the Seahawks should suffer through a tough season - get a great pick - then draft their potential franchise quarterback in 2023. |
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49ers | Arik Armstead closer to returning Fri Aug 5, 11:56 PM
San Francisco 49ers DL Arik Armstead (knee) was able to run on the side during practice Friday, Aug. 5.
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Packers | Darnell Savage tweaks hamstring Fri Aug 5, 10:49 PM
Green Bay Packers S Darnell Savage (hamstring) exited practice with a sore hamstring Friday, Aug. 5
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Packers | Romeo Doubs earning big role? Fri Aug 5, 10:23 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs has 'shined' during training camp and will have 'a prominent role early,' in the opinion of Peter King of NBC Sports.
| Footballguys view: Another day, and another positive report about Doubs. According to his quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Doubs 'is still making some mental mistakes' but is making at least one 'wow play' in practice every day. This season, Doubs is a bit buried on the depth chart but he's getting noticed every day and could rise from the no.5 spot before the start of the regular season. Right now, Doubs is a dynasty prospect we appreciate. With a larger role, redraft Fantasy GMs could see what this kid can do. |
49ers | James Morgan worked out Fri Aug 5, 08:47 PM
Free-agent QB James Morgan (Colts) worked out for the San Francisco 49ers Friday, Aug. 5.
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Steelers | Two RBs work out for Steelers Fri Aug 5, 08:40 PM
Free-agent RB Jalen Richard (Raiders) and RB Wayne Gallman (Vikings) worked out for the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday, Aug. 5.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers want to see what's available and update their emergency list. They have Najee Harris as the centerpiece of the offense. Behind him, Benny Snell would get more carries if Harris has to miss time. Snell is your classic banger, but he's not a receiving option. That could go to Anthony McFarland, or it could go to a free agent veteran the Steelers sign for depth. |
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Giants | Marcus McKethan carted off Fri Aug 5, 08:34 PM
New York Giants OG Marcus McKethan (leg) was carted off the field Friday, Aug. 5, after suffering a lower leg injury.
Link to story Seahawks | Hamstring issue for Jordyn Brooks Fri Aug 5, 08:27 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Jordyn Brooks (hamstring) has missed the last few practices because of a hamstring injury.
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Browns | Chris Odom joining Browns Fri Aug 5, 07:42 PM
Free-agent DE Chris Odom (Commanders) agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns Friday, Aug. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Seahawks | Dee Eskridge may miss preseason game Fri Aug 5, 07:19 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Dee Eskridge (hamstring) is moving closer to returning to practice but may not be available for the first preseason game.
| Footballguys view: Eskridge is a speedy receiver, and hamstring injuries are known to linger. He's already been a player who has been a little banged up as a pro, and Eskridge is only in his second season. Eskridge played 187 snaps over 10 games as a rookie in 2021. |
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Seahawks | Sidney Jones being evaluated Fri Aug 5, 07:15 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Sidney Jones (head) did not participate in practice Friday, Aug. 5, and is being evaluated for a concussion.
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Vikings | Kene Nwangwu sidelined Fri Aug 5, 06:54 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Kene Nwangwu (leg) has not participated in practice since Monday, Aug. 1, because of a leg injury, but the injury is not considered serious.
| Footballguys view: Nwangwu, a fourth-round pick out of Iowa State in 2021, is working to be the Vikings' no.3 RB behind Dalvin Cook and Alexander Mattison. Speedy rookie Ty Chandler is a favorite of ours in deep dynasty formats, and he could push Nwangwu for that job in camp and the preseason. |
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Rams | Kyle Markway moved to IR Fri Aug 5, 06:52 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Kyle Markway (undisclosed) was reverted to the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 5, after he cleared waivers.
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Panthers | Carolina adds Tae Hayes Fri Aug 5, 06:52 PM
Free-agent CB Tae Hayes (Panthers) signed with the Carolina Panthers Friday, Aug. 5. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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