Commanders DT Johnny Newton is visiting a specialist regarding his recent pectoral injury. (Source: John Keim)
Fantasy Impact: There should be an update on the status of Newton later this week or next week following his visit.
Category: Injury Updates
Rachaad White did not practice on Wednesday. (Source: John Keim on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: There should be an update on White on Thursday. When healthy, he is expected to compete for an immediate role alongside Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the Commanders backfield.
Category: Injury Updates
Jameson Williams resumed practicing on Wednesday. (Source: Jeremy Reisman)
Fantasy Impact: Williams missed the Lions’ last two practices. He made his way back on Wednesday.
Category: Injury Updates
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.
Category: Injury Updates
Free agent WR A.T. Perry worked out for the Dolphins on Wednesday. (Source: Marcel Louis-Jacques on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Perry last played in the regular season in 2023 with New Orleans.
Vita Vea signed a 1-year, $30 million extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: After requesting a trade earlier in training camp, Vea will be staying put in Tampa Bay after he got a deal to his liking. He is now under contract with the Bucs for the next two seasons, where he will look to continue his role as a key interior defensive lineman.
Category: Transactions
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.
Category: Transactions
The New York Giants claimed Ben Barten off waivers on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: Barten is already in his second stint with the Giants after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft. The defensive tackle will look to earn a spot on the roster before training camp ends.
Category: Transactions
The Miami Dolphins released Zane Gonzalez on Wednesday. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: Gonzalez will now hit the open market after he was placed on the injured reserve last week. Riley Patterson is now the lone kicker on the Miami roster at this point in training camp.
Category: Transactions
Wed, Aug 19th 4:42pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
The Browns say RB Quinshon Judkins is not at practice on Wednesday due to a "minor issue." (Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is unclear what Judkins is dealing with specifically. It doesn't appear to be a serious concern.
Category: Injury Updates
Keenan Allen will begin practicing with the Colts on Thursday. (Source: Stephen Holder on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Allen agreed to a contract with the Colts earlier this week. He'll add depth to a depleted Colts wide receiver room.
DJ Giddens left practice early on Wednesday with an apparent hamstring injury. (Source: NBC Sports)
Fantasy Impact: Giddens was working his way back from a previous hamstring injury, so it appears he may have aggravated his previous injury.
Category: Injury Updates
Tyler Warren left practice early on Wednesday with an apparent injury. (Source: NBC Sports)
Fantasy Impact: It is being reported as a groin injury for Warren. He left with an athletic trainer and returned to the sideline without a helmet. There should be an update on his official status when available.
Category: Injury Updates
Will Howard is set to start in preseason Week 2 against the Jets. (Source: Nick Farabaugh on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Howard completed 7-of-9 passes for 86 yards in last week’s preseason game. His fantasy value currently remains limited to dynasty formats, making it somewhat notable that he’s playing over Drew Allar.
Carnell Tate did not practice on Wednesday due to stiffness. (Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It doesn't about to be a serious concern. Tate is day-to-day heading into Thursday.
Category: Injury Updates
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.
Category: Injury Updates
Steelers WR DK Metcalf is expected to be good to go for Week 1. (Source: Nick Farabaugh on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Metcalf has been sidelined from practice with an undisclosed injury. It has kept him out the last week and a half.
Category: Injury Updates
Aaron Rodgers will not play against the Jets in Week 2 of the preseason. (Source: Nick Farabaugh on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rodgers has rarely played in the preseason over the past decade, and that trend may continue as he enters his age-42 season as the Steelers’ QB1.
CB Trevon Diggs is signing a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Diggs worked out for Seattle earlier this week. He will add depth in the corner back room for the Seahawks.
Category: Transactions
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said the starters will not play on Thursday against the Raiders. (Source: DJ Bien-Aime on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ryans feels he saw enough during Tuesday’s practice. They should see some reps in the third and final preseason game.
