Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Monangai, Kraft, Conner (2026)

Let’s take a look at the latest fantasy football injury updates from around the NFL. To stay up to date on all of the latest fantasy football news, NFL injury updates, and rumors, be sure to follow @FantasyProsNFL on Twitter and bookmark the FantasyPros NFL Player News page. Let’s dive into the latest fantasy football injury updates, including news and outlook for players such as Kyle Monangai, Tucker Kraft, James Conner, and more.

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Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Kyle Monangai, Tucker Kraft, James Conner

Check out the latest fantasy football and NFL injury updates from around the league.

Kyle Monangai (knee) to undergo MRI, believed to be fine

Sun, Aug 16th 7:00pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Kyle Monangai is believed to be fine after exiting practice early on Sunday, but he will undergo further testing. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Monangai left practice early on Sunday after injuring his knee. He underwent initial tests that showed his knee to be structurally sound, but the team will do an MRI to confirm.

Tucker Kraft (knee) returns to team drills Sunday

Sun, Aug 16th 2:07pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Tucker Kraft returned to team drills at practice on Sunday. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kraft continues to progress in the right direction. He remains on track to be good to go for the start of the season for the Packers.

James Conner (ankle) without timetable to return to team drills

Sun, Aug 16th 2:53pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur said there’s no timeline for James Conner to return to 11-on-11 drills. (Source: Darren Urban on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Conner took a paycut this offseason and is due $2.35 million guaranteed in 2026. It is unclear what his role will be when healthy behind Jeremiyah Love and Tyler Allgeier.

Marcus Mariota (MCL sprain) likely out for rest of preseason

Sun, Aug 16th 12:16pm EDT
By Ari Koslow

Commanders QB Marcus Mariota suffered a sprained MCL that is likely to sideline him for the remainder of the preseason. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mariota suffered the injury in Friday’s preseason game against the Dolphins. He’ll remain the backup behind Jayden Daniels going into the season.