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49ers | Jordan James back at practice Sun Aug 23, 10:37 AM
San Francisco 49ers RB Jordan James (rib) returned to practice Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Kaelon Black was outstanding in the second preseason game and the rookie should be considered the favorite to be the primary backup to Christian McCaffrey, who is still missing practice because of "soreness". The 49ers have been happy with James' performance, but he hasn't been able to stay healthy since the team drafted him in the fifth round last year. He could still figure into a committee behind McCaffrey if he can reverse that trend, but Black is the running back to target late in your draft if you have misgivings about McCaffrey's ability to stay on the field this year. |
Dolphins | Chris Bell not in uniform today Sun Aug 23, 10:37 AM
Miami Dolphins WR Chris Bell (knee) was cleared for practice earlier in the week, but after taking part in pregame warmups in uniform, he is not in uniform for the game, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: We shouldn't expect Bell to be a contributor right away, but now that he has been activated from the NFI list, he should start the season on the active roster. Fellow third round pick Caleb Douglas should get a chance to be the primary deep threat while Bell is rounding into form. Bell should be ready to play at some point in the first month of the season, which is good news for quarterback Malik Willis in his first season as the Dolphins starting quarterback. |
Ravens | Multiple RBs not playing Saturday Sun Aug 23, 10:37 AM
Baltimore Ravens RBs Derrick Henry, Justice Hill and Adam Randall are not playing during the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22. RB Rasheen Ali (undisclosed) is not playing because of an injury.
| Footballguys view: That the fifth round pick (and personal choice of owner Steve Bisciotti) Randall was sitting with the established veteran backs is a good sign that the new staff has seen everything they need to see from him. Randall's dynasty value is on the rise and he would probably be the best waiver wire add if Derrick Henry goes down. |
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Rams | Mario Williams waived/injured Sun Aug 23, 09:41 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Mario Williams (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list with an injury settlement Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Colts | Thumb injury for Will Mallory Sat Aug 22, 11:03 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Will Mallory (thumb) was unavailable for the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, due to a thumb injury.
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Buccaneers | Three carries for Bucky Irving Sat Aug 22, 10:21 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving rushed three times for 14 yards during the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Saints | Hamstring issue for Bub Means Sat Aug 22, 10:08 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Bub Means (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to story Saints | Moliki Matavao injures knee Sat Aug 22, 10:03 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Moliki Matavao (knee) suffered a knee injury during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to story Saints | Devin Neal tweaks hamstring Sat Aug 22, 10:01 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Devin Neal (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during the preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Giants | Braxton Berrios nursing injury Sat Aug 22, 09:59 PM
New York Giants WR Braxton Berrios (undisclosed) is dealing with a minor soft tissue injury, head coach John Harbaugh said Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Buccaneers | Dennis Houston won't return Sat Aug 22, 09:53 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Dennis Houston (groin) will not return to the preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, Aug. 22, after exiting with a groin injury.
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Bears | Three targets for Colston Loveland Sat Aug 22, 09:35 PM
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland caught one of his three targets for 10 yards during the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to story Bears | Rome Odunze notches one catch Saturday Sat Aug 22, 09:23 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze caught one of his two targets for 18 yards during the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to story Bears | Caleb Williams makes brief appearance Sat Aug 22, 09:19 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams completed two of his five passes for 28 yards during the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to story Giants | Solid showing for Darius Slayton Sat Aug 22, 09:13 PM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton caught four of his six targets for 58 yards during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Giants | Tyrone Tracy Jr. handles nine touches Sat Aug 22, 09:06 PM
New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed six times for 26 yards, caught three passes for 22 yards and lost a fumble during the preseason game against the Miami Dolphins Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to story Rams | Stetson Bennett sharp Saturday Sat Aug 22, 09:02 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Stetson Bennett completed 19 of his 31 passes for 181 yards and rushed twice for nine yards and two touchdowns during the preseason game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Vikings | J.J. McCarthy fighting for backup gig? Sat Aug 22, 08:55 PM
Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy completed five of his 10 passes for 81 yards during the preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Aug. 22, and head coach Kevin O'Connell said QB Carson Wentz and QB Joe Fagnano will have more chances to compete for the backup quarterback job. 'We want to keep giving those guys opportunities,' O'Connell said.
| Footballguys view: McCarthy, a first-round pick of the Vikings back in 2024, has already lost the starting job to Kyler Murray. Now, he might not even be the primary backup to Murray. His pro career got off on the wrong foot (to say the least), and a change of scenery might do him some good. |
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Colts | Kicking battle to continue in Indy Sat Aug 22, 08:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Spencer Shrader and PK Blake Grupe will continue their kicking competition, head coach Shane Steichen said Saturday, Aug. 22. 'I think that's ongoing, but both those guys are starting kickers in this league,' Steichen said. 'So it's going to be a big decision for us.'
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Browns | Malachi Corley injured Sat Aug 22, 08:40 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Malachi Corley (undisclosed) entered the medical tent during the fourth quarter of the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, for an undisclosed injury.
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Commanders | One catch for Chig Okonkwo Sat Aug 22, 08:29 PM
Washington Commanders TE Chig Okonkwo caught his lone target for 10 yards during the preseason game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels attempts one pass Sat Aug 22, 08:20 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels failed to complete his only pass attempt during the preseason game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Eagles | Ja'Quinden Jackson injury update Sat Aug 22, 07:29 PM
Updating previous reporting, Philadelphia Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson has strength and movement in all extremities and is being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, according to the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to story Eagles | Ja'Quinden Jackson leaves game in ambulance Sat Aug 22, 07:16 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson (undisclosed) was injured on the opening kickoff of the Eagles' preseason game against the New England Patriots, and was reportedly put on a backboard and was placed in an ambulance on Saturday, Aug. 22.
Link to story Giants | Darius Slayton behind in NYG pecking order? Sat Aug 22, 05:54 PM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton could be behind several other pass-catchers in the Giants' receiver pecking order, as Slayton suited up for their preseason game against the Miami Dolphins while WRs Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney, and Braxton Berrios were all given the day off, in the opinion of ESPN's Jordan Raanan on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Slayton has worked his way back from the core muscle surgery that kept him out of action in the spring. He might just be getting some extra (needed) reps to knock off some of the rust. |
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49ers | Khalil Dinkins back with SF Sat Aug 22, 05:35 PM
Free-agent TE Khalil Dinkins has signed with the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22. No financial or contract terms were disclosed.
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Updating previous reporting, Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) has cleared concussion protocol, according to Cleveland.com's Ashley Bastock on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Browns HC Todd Monken has praised Bond earlier this year as one of the team's most improved players. He's been pushing for a starting job, and getting cleared means Bond will be able to continue doing that. |
49ers | Mike Evans back at practice on Saturday Sat Aug 22, 05:13 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans (tightness) was reportedly back at practice after leaving Tuesday's session with tightness, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Maiocco said on the Rich Eisen Show that Evans' absence was just "very much precautionary" and "not a strain or pulled muscle." It's good that the veteran is back out there on Saturday. Evans has a current ADP of WR29 (6.08) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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49ers | Two SF players banged up on Saturday Sat Aug 22, 05:08 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling (shoulder) and CB Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder) are both day-to-day with their injuries, according to a source on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Stribling left Thursday's preseason game against the Chargers with this shoulder issue. Just this week, The Athletic's Matt Barrows suggested Stribling is "going to have a major role" in Week 1 against the Rams. If healthy, Stribling could perform like a flex play or WR3 with upside. Let's see if the rookie can get healthy and get back out there to practice soon. |
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Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. cleared for practice Sat Aug 22, 04:27 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) has been cleared for 11-on-11 practices and will practice on Monday, according to HC Kevin Stefanski on Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: This is some interesting news coming out of Atlanta. Many felt Tua Tagovaiola would be the starter in Week 1 as Penix comes back from his knee injury that cut short his 2025 season. Instead, Tagovaiola has struggled in training camp and the preseason. Now, Penix might have a shot to be ready for the season opener in a couple of weeks. Things change quickly around here, so as always; stay tuned. |
Rams | Stetson Bennett to get start today Sat Aug 22, 04:06 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Stetson Bennett is in uniform and will likely get the start today for the Rams against the New Orleans Saints, according to ESPN's Sarah Barshop on Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Seahawks | George Holani works with starters Sat Aug 22, 03:49 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB George Holani worked with the first-team offense during practice Friday, Aug. 21, since RB Jadarian Price (undisclosed) is still recovering from soreness.
| Footballguys view: The News Tribune's Gregg Bell reports that Price did not practice on Friday due to "lower-body soreness." The Seahawks play against the Titans on Sunday, and Holani should get the starter's workload. Holani, Emanuel Wilson and Velus Jones will get more work if Price is out of action for their second preseason game. |
Browns | Isaiah Bond questionable to return Sat Aug 22, 03:29 PM
Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) is considered questionable to return to the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, because he is being evaluated for a possible concussion.
Link to story Browns | Isaiah Bond leaves preseason game Sat Aug 22, 03:14 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) was checked for a possible concussion during the preseason game and went to the locker room.
Link to story Seahawks | Julian Hicks back with Seattle Sat Aug 22, 01:53 PM
Free-agent WR Julian Hicks (Seahawks) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Aug. 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Seahawks | Jake Bobo placed on IR Sat Aug 22, 01:42 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Jake Bobo (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Footballguys view: Bobo went up for a pass in Friday's practice and came down awkwardly. Now, the career backup and special teams player will miss the 2026 season. Signed to a two-year deal earlier this offseason, Bobo will attempt to get back out there in 2027 (likely around training camp). |
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49ers | Patrick Taylor injury update Sat Aug 22, 01:37 PM
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers RB Patrick Taylor (groin) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of an adductor injury he suffered during practice.
| Footballguys view: The team signed Khalil Herbert in a corresponding move. Taylor ran 39 times for 183 yards and a touchdown with the 49ers in 2024. That year he suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery which required him to miss all of the 2025 season. The 49ers brought him back earlier this year, and he was competing for a spot as a reserve back and special teams player. |
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Saints | Audric Estime has chance to make team Sat Aug 22, 01:23 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Audric Estime (ankle) has a good chance to make the 53-man roster if he is able to recover from his injury, in the opinion of SaintsWire's John Sigler.
| Footballguys view: With Alvin Kamara (knee) out for around a month, the Saints are looking to establish a pecking order for reserve backs behind starter Travis Etienne. Estime finished last year strong with the Saints, and he brings more power to the field than the other backs on the roster. He's competing with guys like Kendre Miller and Devin Neal when healthy. |
Texans | Three backs not practicing Sat Aug 22, 01:01 PM
Houston Texans RB Noah Whittington (ankle), RB British Brooks (hand) and RB Jawhar Jordan (hip) are not participating in practice Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Steelers | Will Howard, Drew Allar likely to make team Sat Aug 22, 11:48 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QBs Will Howard and Drew Allar are both expected to make the team's 53-man roster, according to multiple sources.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers have Aaron Rodgers as their starter for one more season, but they have Mason Rudolph as their primary backup. Both Howard and Allar will be in the mix next year as the team looks for their quarterback of the future. So far in the preseason, both young passers have struggled (with Allar looking better). |
NFL | Nick Chubb hangs up his cleats Sat Aug 22, 11:43 AM
Free-agent RB Nick Chubb (Texans) announced his retirement from the NFL Friday, Aug. 21.
| Footballguys view: When at his peak, Chubb was one of the best backs in the NFL. A four-time Pro Bowl running back, Chubb had four 1,000-yard seasons with the Browns. He finishes his career with 7,349 rushing yards, 141 receptions, 1,109 receiving yards, and 59 (54 rushing, five receiving) total touchdowns. |
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Seahawks | Tory Horton to miss time Sat Aug 22, 11:43 AM
Seattle Seahawks WR Tory Horton (undisclosed) will be miss some time because of an undisclosed injury, according to head coach Mike MacDonald.
| Footballguys view: MacDonald was asked further about the injury and simply replied, "Sorry, I just don't want to tell you." This might be related to the shin injury that bothered Horton a year ago, or it might be a new situation. Until we get more information about the injury, we'll just take a wait-and-see approach with Horton. When the team traded for Rashid Shaheed last year, it dinged the dynasty value of Horton as he's a similarly skilled player. |
Jets | Omar Cooper having inconsistent camp Sat Aug 22, 11:43 AM
New York Jets WR Omar Cooper Jr. has been struggling to create consistent separation during practices and has also been inconsistent with his fundamentals, in the opinion of JetsWire's Justin Melo. Cooper may have regained his spot as the Jets' WR3 behind WR1 Garrett Wilson and WR2 Adonai Mitchell.
| Footballguys view: The rookie has some work to do, but the talent is there for him to one day be a productive receiver in the NFL. He can make plays as a deep weapon on the outside, or Cooper can work on shorter targets from the slot. In super deep leagues, Cooper may be someone to throw a dart at as a late-round scratch ticket. Cooper caught 1-of-1 targets for nine yards in Friday's preseason game against the Steelers. |
Texans | Sterling Shepard, Zay Jones joining HOU Sat Aug 22, 11:43 AM
Free-agent WR Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers) and WR Zay Jones (Cardinals) agreed to terms with the Houston Texans Friday, Aug. 21, according to a source. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: With Jayden Higgins (knee) out for the year, the Texans needed to add more depth to the wide receiver room. With the Cardinals, Jones caught 12 passes for 183 yards before rupturing an Achilles tendon in Week 10 against Seattle last year. Shepard played in 13 games for the Buccaneers last year and caught 39 passes for 371 yards and a touchdown. While they give the Texans veteran depth, Fantasy GMs have much better options as late-round fliers in deep leagues. |
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Panthers | Xavier Legette battling multiple injuries Sat Aug 22, 11:17 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette (ankle, foot) did not play in the preseason game versus the Jacksonville Jaguars Friday, Aug. 21, because of a twisted ankle and foot soreness, according to head coach Dave Canales.
| Footballguys view: In early August, Legette suffered what reporters called a 'stinger,' and now he's dealing with two more problems (ankle/foot). Legette had his ankle rolled up on in practice Wednesday, Aug. 19, and it is uncertain how much time he will miss. |
Browns | Deshaun Watson to see playing time Saturday Sat Aug 22, 11:03 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson will take over during the third quarter of the preseason game versus the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler. QB Shedeur Sanders is expected to play the entire first half.
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Browns | Two CLE rookies to play Saturday Sat Aug 22, 10:45 AM
Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston and OT Spencer Fano will play in the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 22, according to ESPN.com's Jeremy Fowler.
Link to story Commanders | Several key WAS starters will play Saturday Sat Aug 22, 10:30 AM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels and WRs Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs will be active for the preseason game against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Packers | Trey Smack locked in Sat Aug 22, 12:40 AM
Green Bay Packers PK Trey Smack made all four of his field goal attempts during the preseason game against the Denver Broncos Friday, Aug. 21, connecting on two from 50-plus yards, and Smack has made all seven of his field goal attempts during the preseason.
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Broncos | Jonah Coleman handles four touches Fri Aug 21, 11:21 PM
Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman rushed three times for nine yards and lost two yards on his only reception during the preseason game against the Green Bay Packers Friday, Aug. 21.
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