Sun, Aug 2nd 8:43pm EDT
By Garrett Ball
Jeremiyah Love started with the Cardinals first team offense when team activities began on Sunday. (Source: Bo Brack on X)
Fantasy Impact: He and Tyler Allgeier have been splitting reps so far, with much ado on social media about Allegeir starting out with the 1’s. It was only a matter of time before Love took over with the 1’s for the majority of practices, and it might start now.
The Denver Broncos will explore signing free agent Taysom Hill, according to Denver head coach Sean Payton. (Source: Steve Wyche on X)
Fantasy Impact: Hill played for Payton with the Saints, so it makes sense there would be interest on both sides. The 35-year-old has spent the last nine seasons in New Orleans and could carve out a bit of the "joker" role in Denver that Payton is known for.
Zachariah Branch got some high praise from HC Kevin Stefanski, who said the rookie wideout is “wired the right way” and “somebody that really puts in the effort on a day-to-day basis.” (Source: Marc Raimondi on X)
Fantasy Impact: Branch has made some highlight plays already in training camp, and with the No.2 receiver spot wide open, he’ll have every opportunity to impress and claim it. How he will be used in a Stefanski style offense will be interesting, as it doesn’t traditionally cater to Branch’s style of play, but that could change.
Mon, Jul 27th 11:22am EDT
By Garrett Ball
Eli Raridon will have an opportunity to “make an impact” during his rookie season behind veteran Hunter Henry thanks both to his skillset and the lack of depth at the position behind him. (Source: The Patriots Wire on X)
Fantasy Impact: Raridon will be behind Henry at least to start the season, but he could find himself a role down the stretch should the veteran suffer an injury. Henry is on the wrong side of 30, so the team is needing a young and promising talent to come in. Hopefully Raridon is the next productive Patriots tight end. The rookie’s own injury history is concerning, however, and much remains undecided.
Jordan James began the 49ers training camp as the RB2 behind Christian McCaffrey, with Kaelon Black and Patrick Taylor taking snaps after. (Source: Nick Wagoner on X)
Fantasy Impact: It’s still early in the process, so the veteran James getting work over a third round rookie in Black makes sense. If this continues to be a trend, however, James could be a priority handcuff for McCaffrey in 2026, and if nothing else he’s a name to watch.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports Stefon Diggs is "intrigued" by the Commanders. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Diggs is drawing interest from at least four other teams. He would step into the immediate WR2 role in Washington alongside Terry McLaurin. He totaled just over 1,000 yards with the Patriots last season coming off a torn ACL. He is now almost two years removed from the injury. He'll likely want to sign with a team soon with training camp starting up.
The Saints and Chris Olave continue to discuss a contract extension. (Source: Nick Underhill on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Olave is expected to participate in training camp as he works on a new contract with the team. He will look to build off the rapport he started to find with Tyler Shough late last season.
The Panthers are expected to sign LB Cam Gill. (Source: Greg Auman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gill led the UFL with 10 sacks this year. He played with Panthers in 2024 and is expected to sign with Carolina after Nic Scourton was injured on Thursday.
Joe Mixon has informed some former teammates that his career is “likely over”. The former Bengals and Texans running back asked for his release earlier this offseason after spending all of 2025 injured, and his request was granted. It’s sounding likely that he will not find a new team to play for, or at best will be a depth or practice squad piece. (Source: Zain Dhanani on X)
Fantasy Impact: It’s a sad ending for a running back who was among the best in the NFL during his prime. Mixon suffered a foot injury during the offseason last year and never recovered, and it didn’t help that an abundance of mystery shrouded his situation. He’s droppable in almost all dynasty formats.
Bhayshul Tuten is expected to “have a big year” according to HC Liam Coen. Coen praised the second year back in an interview, noting his explosive ability and the growth in his game. (Source: NFL.com)
Fantasy Impact: Tuten is the favorite for RB1 duties in Jacksonville with his do-it-all skillset, while Chris Rodriguez dealing with an injury this offseason and LeQuint Allen is primarily a pass blocking and catching specialist. He’s still a bit of an unknown since Travis Etienne handled the majority of backfield work in 2025, but his upside should things work out is tantalizing.
The Seahawks and CB Devon Witherspoon are continuing to discuss a contract extension. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Witherspoon will likely be the highest-paid corner back in the NFL when the deal gets done. It is expected to be worth over $30 million a year.
Raiders corner Jermod McCoy plans to sign his rookie contract on Wednesday. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McCoy fell in the NFL Draft due to injury concerns. The Raiders rookies report to training camp on Thursday.
Deebo Samuel says he feels like he has “three, four good years left” to play in the NFL as he searches for a new team this offseason, with former teammates making it known they want him returning to San Francisco. (Source: NFL.com)
Fantasy Impact: Samuel wasn’t what the Commanders hoped for last season, but it’s surprising that Samuel has seen so little interest from NFL teams. He likely finds himself joining a roster during training camp, once teams sort out their depth chart and what they have on their rosters and realize they need better depth.
The Packers are hopeful to land a contract extension with Tucker Kraft. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kraft is entering the final year of his deal. He is working his way back from a knee injury and is on track to be ready for Week 1.
Javonte Williams remains as Dallas’ lead back by a comfortable margin headed into 2026 following a breakout campaign that ended with him signing a three year extension with the team. (Source: Star Telegram)
Fantasy Impact: Williams has the bell-cow, or at least the lead role, on lockdown. However, what’s primarily in question is who will be backing him up, as Jaydon Blue, Malik Davis, and Phil Mafah are all vying for the role. It appears Dallas, while comfortable with Williams, doesn’t want to put the same sort of workload on him again this season as he had in 2025. That could hurt his upside unless he becomes more proficient in the passing game, but on volume alone he should maintain RB2 status.
Can Skattebo said he is “ready to go” during an interview at Fantatics Fest this last weekend. His QB Jaxson Dart, who was also present, added that “he looks good.” (Source: Sports Illustrated)
Fantasy Impact: Skattebo is working his way back from a gruesome ankle injury, but has now gone viral for a trying to show off his healthy status during a somewhat failed backflip attempt at Fanatics Fest. If it’s true that he’s good to go, Skattebo could easily find himself as an RB1 on the cheap for drafters given the kind of workload he sustained last year and the current offensive system he finds himself in.
Darnell Mooney is expected to be the Giants lead slot receiver in 2026, filling the void left by Wan’Dale Robinson. (Source: SNY)
Fantasy Impact: Mooney had a down year in Atlanta in 2025, but has shown the ability to be a capable target in the past and could be a nice value in drafts. Wan’Dale Robinson was peppered with targets each of the last two seasons (both with and without Malik Nabers), so this could lead to some nice stable PPR production for the veteran.
Makai Lemon said he is “feeling great” and will be “100 percent” ahead of Philadelphia’s first practice after missing mandatory minicamp. (Source: NFL.com)
Fantasy Impact: Lemon wasn’t cleared to join minicamp due to a hamstring injury, but that appears to be behind him now. The first round rookie appears poised to be the secondary target of the Eagles offense behind Devonta Smith this season, and could be a nice sleeper pick in drafts.
Terrion Arnold’s attorney Harvey Steinberg said Arnold has already been contacted by three teams and is expected to sign within 30 days. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Arnold was recently released by the Lions. He is facing multiple felony charges after being arrested in connection with a February robbery and kidnapping in Tampa Bay. This will remain a situation to monitor over the next month or so heading into training camp.
Carson Beck is the last unsigned player of the Cardinals 2026 NFL Draft class. (Source: Bo Brack on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Kaleb Proctor was recently the second to last rookie to sign with Arizona. They should look to get a deal done with Beck by training camp.
