Fantasy Football News

The Houston Texans officially placed Jayden Higgins on the season-ending injured reserve with a torn ACL. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)

Fantasy Impact: This was expected after Higgins was announced to have torn his ACL in a joint practice with the Raiders on Tuesday. Nico Collins is now likely the only Houston receiver on the fantasy radar, with Tank Dell still working back to full health and Xavier Hutchinson likely going undrafted in fantasy drafts. Dalton Schultz could see more opportunity with this injury.

Tyreek Hill is not expected to sign with a team before the season begins, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. (Source: Drew Rosenhaus on Pat McAfee Show)

Fantasy Impact: Hill has been on the long road to recovery after sustaining a major knee injury in Week 4 last season, and it looks like he will remain a free agent when the 2026 season begins. However, the 32-year-old could receive interest from contenders as the season goes on if he continues to progress in his rehab.

Jake Bobo suffered a "serious" knee injury in Friday's practice, according to Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)

Fantasy Impact: Bobo was carted off the field during Friday's practice, and the initial signs are not great. While nothing has been confirmed, a serious knee injury likely means that Bobo is facing a long road to recovery. Seattle will now lose a depth piece in its receiver room for a chunk of the season, if not the entirety of it.

Titans rookie WR Carnell Tate returned to practice on Friday. (Source: Turron Davenport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Tate missed practice time earlier this week due to "stiffness." The rookie could see some more reps in Sunday's preseason game against the Seahawks.

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. said he is waiting for full clearance and he expects it "real soon." (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Penix has yet to participate in team drills during training camp. “If I had a rush coming at me and everything, I can get away,” Penix said. “But it’s just the right now is if I don’t get away. That’s what we’re thinking about: If I don’t get away. I don’t think my doctor is ready for me to take those hits right now, but that time is coming real soon.” Tua Tagovailoa remains the current favorite to start Week 1 for the Falcons.

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. left practice early on Thursday with a leg injury. (Source: Jeremy Reisman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It is unclear how serious the injury is. Rakestraw is day-to-day for now.

Lions coach Dan Campbell says Jimmy Rolder isn't likely to return to practice by next week. (Source: Jeremy Reisman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rolder went down with a leg injury earlier in August. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

The Colts released Roydell Williams. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Indianapolis signed WR Keenan Allen as the corresponding move.

The Jaguars waived OL Timothy McKay. (Source: Jaguars PR on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McKay will figure to seek another opportunity during training camp.

The Chargers waived WR Luke Grimm with an injury designation. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Grimm will figure to seek another opportunity during training camp when he is cleared.

The Chargers signed WR Liam Clifford. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Clifford will compete for a depth role in the Chargers wide receiver room.

The Browns waived CB Jeadyn Lukus. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Lukus signed with Cleveland earlier in August. He'll figure to seek another opportunity during training camp.

The Browns signed DL Jamil Muhammad. (Source: NBC Sports)

Fantasy Impact: Muhammad spent time with both the Rams and Panthers last season. He'll compete for a depth role on the Browns defensive line.

The Buccaneers released CB Chase Lucas with a four-week injury settlement. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lucas suffered a calf injury. He is expected to draw heavy interest when he is cleared.

The Bengals signed CB Matthew McDoom. (Source: Cincinnati Bengals on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: McDoom will compete for a depth role in the Bengals corner back room.

Carson Beck (ribs) is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys. (Source: Josh Weinfuss on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Beck recently suffered an injury to his ribs. It's not considered a serious issue at this point, but it still looks like the team will have him sit out on Saturday as a precautionary measure. Gardner Minshew II is in line to be Arizona's starter against the Cowboys, assuming the 24-year old is officially ruled out ahead of game time.

Jacoby Brissett won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys. (Source: Josh Weinfuss on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The veteran quarterback will not suit up on Saturday. He took part in the team's first preseason game, but they apparently don't feel that he needs more reps and will let him sit out of their next game. Gardner Minshew II is expected to be the starter with Carson Beck (ribs) unlikely to play as well.

George Kittle (Achilles) is still considered to have a real chance to play in San Francisco's season opener after another medical evaluation on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kittle recently underwent an evaluation on the recovery of his Achilles, and it is being reported that the results were encouraging and that he has a real chance to be ready to play in time for Week 1. It remains unlikely that he will be at full strength for the start of the season, but if he's at least on the field, fantasy managers might not have to wait more than a few weeks before he's back to form from a fantasy perspective.

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. is reportedly drawing interest on the trade market. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Porter is currently on the NFL’s PUP list and is reportedly seeking a contract extension. He could be on the move with the regular season approaching.

49ers WR Deebo Samuel Sr. will play against the Chargers in the preseason (Source: Steve Wyche on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Thursday night's contest could offer a closer look at the type of role Samuel will have in the 49ers' offense this season.