Let’s take a look at the latest news and notes around fantasy football. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy football news, injury updates, and rumors, be sure to follow @FantasyProsNFL on Twitter and bookmark the FantasyPros NFL Player News page.
Get the FantasyPros News App for iOS and Android now 
Fantasy Football Rumors & News
Check out the latest news and notes around the NFL.
Trevor Lawrence‘s fifth-year option exercised
The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up their QB Trevor Lawrence‘s fifth-year option on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Lawrence has had a somewhat bumpy first few seasons since he was picked first overall, but he is the quarterback of the future for the Jaguars and I expect they’ll figure out a long-term deal for him shortly.
Sam Wagman
Sam Darnold still expected to start Week 1, but not guaranteed
With the drafting of JJ McCarthy to the Vikings, Sam Darnold is not guaranteed a starting role, despite signing a $10m deal to be the bridge QB.
Fantasy Impact
GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said that the team does not want to rush McCarthy’s development and wants him to be as good as he can be. However, the team has seen plenty of evidence that he can make all the throws needed and he could force their hand, shifting Darnold to the backup role.
Sam Wagman
Travis Kelce and Chiefs agree to two-year extension
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed on a two-year contract extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid tight end.
Fantasy Impact
Kelce remains one of the league’s top tight ends, and is absolutely in play to retake his spot as TE1 for fantasy after a slight down year impacted by injury.
Sam Wagman
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud | iHeartRadio
