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 Tony Pollard, Sam LaPorta, Michael Pittman Jr., and more.
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Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Tony Pollard, Sam LaPorta, Michael Pittman Jr.
Check out the latest fantasy football and NFL injury updates from around the league.
Sam LaPorta (undisclosed) misses practice Wednesday
Wed, Aug 19th 7:21pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Sam LaPorta did not practice on Wednesday due to an undisclosed injury. (Source: Jeremy Reisman)
Fantasy Impact: LaPorta has returned to training camp from a back injury he suffered last season. It is unclear if his absence on Wednesday relates to that previous injury or not.
Michael Pittman Jr. (hamstring) expected to be ready for Week 1
Wed, Aug 19th 2:09pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. is expected to be good to go for the start of the season. (Source: Nick Farabaugh on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pittman has a minor hamstring injury that has held him out for a week and a half. He has no concerns for Week 1.
Jayden Higgins (knee) suffers torn ACL, out for 2026
Wed, Aug 19th 12:37pm EDT
By Garrett Ball
Jayden Higgins (knee) suffered a torn ACL in practice on Tuesday. He is now out for the 2026 NFL season. (Source: Ian Rapoport on X)
Fantasy Impact: Higgins was having a great training camp by all reports, so this is awful news for those who invested in him for fantasy. But even moreso for the player, who was looking to have a second year breakout, and now must turn his attention to the 2027 season. Tank Dell and Jaylin Noel will likely see the largest uptick in work in his absence with Xavier Hutchinson still coming in as more of a blocking receiver.
Tony Pollard (foot) returns to practice Wednesday
Wed, Aug 19th 1:16pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Tony Pollard returned to practice on Wednesday. (Source: Pro Football Talk on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pollard missed two practices with a foot issue. He saw four carries in the Titans preseason opener.
Trey Sermon placed on injured reserve
Wed, Aug 19th 5:30pm EDT
By Diego Sandoval
The Falcons placed Trey Sermon on the injured reserve on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: Sermon has landed on the IR after being signed by Atlanta just over a week ago, and the exact reasoning is unknown. The running back had one carry for three yards in the team’s preseason opener last week.
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