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-- 2026 NFL Depth Charts Updated in Pre-Season Draft Guide! --
Wed Sep 2, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Looking for an accurate 2026 NFL Depth Chart? No problem. FFMastermind.com UPDATES our 2026 NFL Depth Charts in our Pre-Season Draft Guide! These special depth charts go 3+ teams deep for all 32 NFL teams and can be viewed with a premium Pre-Season Draft Guide, Pro Bowl, or Super Bowl package purchase. They will be updated often as we march towards the start of the 2026 NFL season! Log into your premium account to check out the updated cut!

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-- 2026 Draft Guide: ADP Steals & Deals Updated! --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com's Michael Nazarek has UPDATED his ADP Steals & Deals feature in our Pre-Season Draft Guide for our premium subscribers. Nazarek offers specific analysis of the very latest ADP (Average Draft Position) values in PPR leagues for 18 players! If you are drafting this week, this is one feature that you simply can NOT afford to miss! Check it out... Read Full Article

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-- Free 2026 Pre-Season Draft Guide Preview Released! --
Fri Aug 28, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Our patrons always ask for us to release a preview of our annual summer fantasy football blockbuster Pre-Season Draft Guide. Well, YOU asked for it, YOU got it! Click HERE to check out the goods. Oh, this is just a small portion of what makes FFMastermind.com tick. Do you want to not simply win your fantasy football league, but want to DOMINATE it? Applying the strategies found within our 2026 Pre-Season Draft Guide is the ONLY way to go!

-- August Pre-Season Eye in the Sky Reports! --
Wed Aug 5, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

We've just released our initial August "Eye in the Sky" Reports covering 17 teams. Look for more reports to be released throughout the next few weeks leading up to NFL Kick-Off in September. Enjoy.

-- 2026 NFL Regular Season Schedule Released! --
Fri May 15, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the 2026 NFL regular season schedule has been released! Click HERE to check out the week-by-week schedule for 2026!

Last Updated: Tue Sep 1, 2026, 9:00 PM

-- Pat Bryant Watch --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Denver Broncos WR Pat Bryant has moved ahead of WR Troy Franklin on the current team depth chart.

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-- Kendre Miller Dinged --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NOLA.com reports New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller (undisclosed) will be fine after he left practice early Tuesday with a minor issue.

-- FFM is a Clear Dual Threat! --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Sal B. gets right to the point of explaining Why FFM is a Clear Dual Threat. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Sal has to say about why he returned to Fantasy Football Mastermind as a premium subscriber in late 2024 after leaving after the 2022 season!

-- Browns Sign Jaleel McLaughlin to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cleveland Browns have signed RB Jaleel McLaughlin to the practice squad.

-- Vikings Host Kyle Van Noy --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports veteran free-agent LB Kyle Van Noy visited with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday.

-- Theo Johnson Practices with a Non-Contact Jersey Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Giants TE Theo Johnson (shoulder) practiced on Tuesday wearing a non-contact jersey.

-- Isiah Pacheco OUT 4+ Games --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have placed RB Isiah Pacheco (back) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

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-- Tip Reiman OUT 4+ Games --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Arizona Cardinals have placed TE Tip Reiman (leg) on the reserve PUP list. He is OUT 4+ Games.

-- Raiders IR Keyron Crawford; Lost for the Season --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed DE Keyron Crawford (ankle) on season-ending injured reserve.

-- Eagles IR Grant Calcaterra --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Philadelphia Eagles have placed TE Grant Calcaterra (undisclosed) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Alvin Kamara Sits Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NOLA.com reports New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) did not practiced on Tuesday.

-- Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com! --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Jerry Searcy gets right to the point of explaining Why I Pay For FFMastermind.com. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Jerry has to say about a starting decision he made in Week #2 of the 2024 fantasy season!

-- Jaguars IR Patrick Mekari --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have placed OL Patrick Mekari (back) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Carnell Tate Sits Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Tennessee Titans HC Robert Saleh says WR Carnell Tate (stiffness) is working out some stiffness and did not practice on Tuesday.

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-- Johnson & Shakir Sit Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Buffalo Bills RB Ty Johnson (knee) and WR Khalil Shakir (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday.

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-- Saints Sign Two to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New Orleans Saints have signed WR Cedric Tillman and TE Stone Smartt to their practice squad.

-- Tyrell Shavers OUT 4+ Games --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Buffalo Bills have placed WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) on the reserve PUP list. He is OUT 4+ Games.

-- Harold Landry OUT 4+ Games --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New England Patriots have placed DE Harold Landry on the reserve PUP list. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Chase & Higgins Likely Limited This Week --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox19 reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase (knee) will be limited this week, but HC Zac Taylor feels good about his progress. Meanwhile, WR Tee Higgins (heel) also may be limited with a heel contusion.

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-- C.J. Stroud Contract Watch --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports Texans GM Nick Caserio says there were productive talks on a contract extension for QB C.J. Stroud and that if a deal isn’t done before the start of the season, they’ll pick it up next off-season.

-- 12 Fantasy Football Championships! --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Super Bowl premium package subscriber Nick Maltese gets to the point real quick concerning his 12 Fantasy Football Championships. Patrons considering a subscription should check out what Nick has to say!

-- Texans IR Two --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Houston Texans have placed OT Braden Smith (foot) and OL Sam Hagen (undisclosed) on injured reserve. They are OUT 4+ games.

-- Lions Re-Sign Tyler Conklin --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Detroit Lions have re-signed TE Tyler Conklin.

-- Jacory Croskey-Merritt Returns to Practice Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Washington Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) returned to practice on Tuesday.

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-- Jonathon Brooks Sits Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Carolina Panthers HC Dave Canales said RB Jonathon Brooks (soreness) sat out today with soreness. He was seen working on the side.

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-- Egbuka & McMillan Sit Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Pewter Report reports Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) and WR Jalen McMillan (undisclosed) did not practice on Tuesday.

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-- Panthers Sign Tyrel Dodson to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports veteran LB Tyrel Dodson has found a new home in Carolina. The Panthers announced that they have signed Dodson to their practice squad. He was released by the Dolphins over the weekend.

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-- Mike Evans Watch --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The San Francisco Standard reports 49ers GM John Lynch says the 49ers hope to have WR Mike Evans (adductor), who has an adductor injury, back at practice next week.

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-- Keenan Allen Will Play Week #1 Unless... --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports WR Keenan Allen remains a member of the Indianapolis Colts after being arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated over the weekend and it doesn’t appear that’s going to change in the coming days. GM Chris Ballard says Allen will be in the team’s lineup for their Week #1 game against the Ravens. He also said Allen’s history in the NFL shows no sign of this being an issue that changes how the team feels about him. “I’m not going to comment on what happened,” Ballard said. “What I’m gonna tell you is good people make mistakes. He’s a tremendous human being, give him some grace and he’ll work through the process of the legal system.” Ballard said that any discipline from the team will be handled in-house. Allen will also be subject to league discipline under the Personal Conduct Policy.

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-- Sign Up for Free Fantasy Newsletters! --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Bengals Sign Josh Johnson to Practice Squad --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports veteran QB Josh Johnson has signed with the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.

-- Ashton Jeanty Absent Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) was absent from practice on Tuesday.

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-- Three Key Colts Practice Tuesday --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (calf), WR Alec Pierce (left ankle/heel) and TE Tyler Warren (groin) are all practicing on Tuesday.

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-- No New Deal for Baker Mayfield --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Tampa Bay Times reports Buccaneers GM Jason Licht indicated there’s no immediate plans to re-open talks on a new contract for QB Baker Mayfield. “I’ve been waiting a long time to say this... we’re on to Cincinnati.”

-- Packers Expect Josh Jacobs to Play for Them in 2026, But... --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Green Bay Packers GM Brian Gutekunst expects RB Josh Jacobs (commissioner's exempt list) to play for the team this season. Asked if there’s a scenario in which the Packers release Jacobs, Gutekunst says he wants to let the process play out. Gutekunst said they have not seen the garage video police mentioned in the Jacobs incident report.

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-- Steelers Will Not Talk Contract During the Season --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan says the team would not engage in contract negotiations during the regular season. In other words, the team has less than two weeks to get a possible deal done with CB Joey Porter Jr., but it's not looking good.

-- Jeremiyah Love 50/50 to Play Week #1 --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Arizona Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is about 50/50 to play in Week #1 against the Chargers.

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-- Malik Nabers Not a Lock to Play Week #1 --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) remains noncommittal about his Week #1 status. Nabers says he still needed to clear a few checkpoints before being ready to suit up for the season opener against Dallas. “Will it take some time? Who knows?” he said. “But I know for sure if I’m out there, I’m going to run some routes.”

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-- FFMastermind.com Subscribers Win Thousands! --
Tue Sep 1, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Luke Musgrave OUT 4+ Games --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Green Bay Packers TE Luke Musgrave (neck) was placed on the Reserve Physically Unable to Perform list. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- J.J. McCarthy Likely OUT Several Weeks --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle) will likely be sidelined for several weeks because of his ankle injury.

-- Texans Re-Sign Brevin Jordan --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

KPRC2 reports the Houston Texans have re-signed TE Brevin Jordan, per a league source.

-- Brandon Aiyuk's Status Unchanged --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Bay Area reports WR Brandon Aiyuk is out of sight, out of mind for the San Francisco 49ers. “Nothing has changed there,” GM John Lynch said Monday. “He’s on the reserve/left squad list, and as such, he’s just not on our roster.”

-- Falcons Make Player Moves --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran LBJosh Woods from their practice squad to their 53-player roster and placed third-year LB J.D. Bertrand (undisclosed) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Eagles Sign Jaydon Blue to the Practice Squad --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Philadelphia Eagles have signed RB Jaydon Blue to the practice squad.

-- Garrett & Donald Sit Monday --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Rams DE Myles Garrett (knee) did not practice on Monday. He is making good progress towards playing in week #1. Meanwhile, DT Aaron Donald had a day off.

-- Raiders IR Dont'e Thornton Jr. --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Las Vegas Raiders have placed WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- A Great Product Consistently --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Premium Package subscriber David Stewart shares his thoughts on why he's been a premium customer since the year 2000. Patrons considering a subscription should think seriously about what David has to say!

-- Jonathon Cooper Pleads Not Guilty --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Denver Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper was put on paid leave over the weekend due to his domestic violence arrest this offseason and he was in a Colorado courtroom for a hearing on those charges Monday. Cooper pleaded not guilty to several charges, including a felony count of second-degree assault. Cooper was arrested after an incident with his former girlfriend in June and again a week later for violating a protective order. Cooper is allowed at the team’s facility while on paid leave, but cannot practice or play in games. A trial date of November 10 was set in the case.

-- George Kittle Practices Monday --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) practiced on Monday.

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-- Jets Sign Jason Sanders to the Practice Squad --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Jets have signed PK Jason Sanders to the practice squad.

-- Keaton Mitchell Sits Monday --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports Los Angeles Chargers RB Keaton Mitchell (undisclosed) did not practice on Monday.

-- Commanders IR Two --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Washington Commanders have placed DT Jer'Zhan Newton and OT Laremy Tunsil on injured reserve, with both having a chance to return.

-- 49ers Make Player Moves --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the San Francisco 49ers re-signed S Ashtyn Davis and P Corliss Waitman to one-year contracts and placed CB Nate Hobbs and LB Nick Martin on Injured Reserve.

-- Jeremiyah Love Progressing Towards Playing Week #1 --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Arizona Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur says rookie RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) is "progressing really well" toward playing in Week #1. He took another step yesterday and LaFleur said he'll take another step today.

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-- Isaiah Bond Clears Concussion Protocol --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns WR Isaiah Bond (head) has cleared concussion protocol.

-- Pro Bowl Package: The Classic Deal! --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Ravens Sign Jake Moody to Practice Squad --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports with PK Tyler Loop experiencing an uneven preseason, the Ravens signed PK Jake Moody to their practice squad.

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-- Zay Flowers Sits Monday --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Baltimore Banner reports Ravens WR Zay Flowers (lower body) wasn't practicing on Monday, but did come out later in the 30-minute viewing. He seems to be dealing with a lower-body injury. HC Jesse Minter said last week he should be ready for Week #1.

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-- Giants Re-Sign Jalin Hyatt to the Practice Squad --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the New York Giants have re-signed WR Jalin Hyatt to the practice squad.

-- Jets Claim Blake Grupe; Release Jason Sanders --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Jets have claimed PK Blake Grupe off waivers and released PK Jason Sanders.

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-- Cowboys Claim Emari Demercado --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Dallas Cowboys have claimed RB Emari Demercado via waivers.

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-- Giants to Re-Sign Braxton Berrios to Practice Squad --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New York Giants are re-signing WR Braxton Berrios to their practice squad with the expectation that he will be playing in the first game.

-- Eagles Eyeing Zach Ertz --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

PHLY Sports reports a TE Zach Ertz (torn ACL) reunion with the Eagles is on the table, according to league sources. Ertz is nearing the nine-month mark of recovery from a major knee injury and nothing is imminent, but Ertz would welcome a return and makes sense for the team.

-- Aaron Donald Receives Two-Game Roster Exemption --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL Commissioner has granted a two-game roster exemption for Los Angeles Rams DT Aaron Donald, who was officially reinstated to the active roster today. The roster exemption will expire on Friday, Sept. 11.

-- Super Bowl Package: The Absolute Best Deal! --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Broncos Release Justin Joly --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Denver Broncos waived 5th-round draft pick TE Justin Joly on Sunday.

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-- Seahawks Gameplan at RB --
Mon Aug 31, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Seattle Seahawks are expected to go with rookie RB Jadarian Price as their lead back, while mixing in a heavy dose of RB George Holani.

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-- Brian Branch OUT 4+ Games --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions have placed S Brian Branch (Achilles) on the reserve physically unable to perform list with an Achilles injury.

-- Ravens IR Two --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Baltimore Ravens have placed rookie RB Adam Randall and CB Bilhal Kone on injured reserve. They will miss 4+ games.

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-- Chargers List Three --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Los Angeles Chargers have placed FB Scott Matlock and OL Brandson Taylor on injured reserve. Rookie OT Isaiah World was placed on the reserve NFI list. They will miss 4+ games.

-- Chiefs Release Emari Demercado --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs have waived RB Emari Demercado.

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-- Trevor Etienne OUT 4+ Games --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Carolina Panthers have placed RB Trevor Etienne on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- James Conner OUT 4+ Games --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Arizona Cardinals placed RB James Conner (ankle) on injured reserve with a designation to return. He will miss at least the first four games before returning to game action, as he works his way back from last season’s ankle injury.

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-- Fantasy Football Rankings - Best in the Industry! --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Doug Scoville gets to the point real quick concerning our Pre-Season PDF Fantasy Football Cheatsheets, saying they are the Best in the Industry. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Doug has to say!

-- Puka Nacua Returns to Practice --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua (psoas) returned to practice on Sunday.

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-- Saints IR Devin Neal --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New Orleans Saints have placed RB Devin Neal (hamstring) on season-ending injured reserve.

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-- Zach Charbonnet OUT 4+ Games And... --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Seattle Seahawks have placed RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) on the reserve PUP list. He is OUT 4+ games. Meanwhile, WR Irv Charles was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return.

-- 49ers List Two More --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports San Francisco 49ers DE Mykel Williams (knee) will remain on the physically unable to perform list as he continues to recover from last season’s torn ACL. OL Austen Pleasants was placed on injured reserve with designations to return.

-- Broncos Release Jaleel McLaughlin --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Denver Broncos have waived RB Jaleel McLaughlin.

-- Panthers Acquire TeRah Edwards --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Carolina Panthers have acquired DT TeRah Edwards from the Los Angeles Chargers.

-- Vikings IR Michael Jurgens --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have placed C Michael Jurgens on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Seahawks Release Trevon Diggs --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Seattle Seahawks have released veteran CB Trevon Diggs.

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Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Bears List Three --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chicago Tribune reports the Bears have placed DB Kyler Gordon (calf) on the reserve physically unable to perform list with a calf injury. They also placed LB Noah Sewell (Achilles) and DL Shemar Turner (knee) on the reserve physically unable to perform list. They are OUT 4+ games.

-- 49ers IR Two --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports Bay Area reports the 49ers have placed WR Christian Kirk (calf) and OL Austen Pleasants on injured reserve. They are OUT 4+ games.

-- Saints IR Jordyn Tyson --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New Orleans Saints have placed rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games, but is likely out a lot longer.

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-- Steelers Activate Joey Porter Jr. --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have activated CB Joey Porter Jr. (back) from the active PUP list.

-- Giants Release Evan Neal --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have released veteran OL Evan Neal.

-- Commanders IR Jeremy McNichols --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Washington Commanders have placed RB Jeremy McNichols (quad) on injured reserve. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- 49ers Release KhaDarel Hodge --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers have released WR KhaDarel Hodge.

-- Kerby Joseph OUT 4+ Games --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Detroit Lions S Kerby Joseph (knee) will begin the season on the reserve PUP list. He is OUT 4+ games.

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-- Mason Tipton OUT 4+ Games --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NOLA.com reports the New Orleans Saints have placed WR Mason Tipton on the reserve PUP list. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Patriots Acquire Walter Rouse --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New England Patriots have acquired OT Walter Rouse from the Minnesota Vikings.

-- Lions Release Greg Dortch --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions have released veteran WR Greg Dortch.

-- Giants Release Jalin Hyatt --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the New York Giants have waived WR Jalin Hyatt.

-- Isaac Guerendo OUT 4+ Games --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers have placed RB Isaac Guerendo (pec) to the reserve PUP list. He is OUT 4+ games.

-- Texans IR Tank Dell --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Houston Texans have placed WR Tank Dell (knee) on injured reserve. He is OUT for 4+ games.

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-- OBJ Makes Giants Final Roster --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports WR Odell Beckham Jr. has officially made the New York Giants’ roster.

-- Colts Release Blake Grupe --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Indianapolis Colts have released PK Blake Grupe.

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Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Browns IR Dillon Gabriel --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Cleveland Browns have placed QB Dillon Gabriel (back) on injured reserve. He is OUT for 4+ games.

-- 49ers Acquire Jarrett Patterson --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the San Francisco 49ers have acquired OL Jarrett Patterson from the Houston Texans.

-- Micah Parsons OUT for the First Four Games --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Green Bay Packers have officially placed DE Micah Parsons (torn ACL) to the Reserve PUP list, ruling him out for this season’s first four games.

-- Texans Acquire Nathan Thomas --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans acquired OT Nathan Thomas from the Cowboys in exchange for a 2027 7th-round draft pick.

-- Texans Release Shepard & Jones --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Houston Texans have released veterans WR Sterling Shepard and WR Zay Jones.

-- Seahawks Acquire Avery Smith --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Seattle Seahawks have acquired CB Avery Smith from the Los Angeles Chargers in exchange for a 2027 6th-round draft pick.

-- Cowboys Release MVS --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have released veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling.

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Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Aaron Donald Returns to the Rams --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports retired DT Aaron Donald is coming of retirement to play for his old team with a one-year, $20M deal with playoff incentives up to $30M.

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-- 49ers Release Deion Jones --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the San Francisco 49ers have released veteran LB Deion Jones, whom they acquired last week from the Saints.

-- Giants Release Braxton Berrios, But... --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New York Giants have released WR Braxton Berrios. However, it’s only a roster maneuver, and that special teams ace is expected to re-join the team before Week #1.

-- Cowboys Release Jaydon Blue --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Dallas Cowboys have waived RB Jaydon Blue.

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-- Titans Release Will Levis --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tennessee Titans have waived QB Will Levis.

-- Saints Release Zamir White --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New Orleans Saints have released RB Zamir White.

-- Jonathan Cooper Placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL will place Denver Broncos DE Jonathan Cooper on the commissioner’s exempt list.

-- Josh Jacobs Placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the National Football League has placed RB Josh Jacobs of the Green Bay Packers on the Commissioner Exempt List. Jacobs may not practice or attend games while on the list. “Josh Jacobs has been placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, which is an administrative procedure used by the NFL while a matter is being reviewed. It is not a final determination. Josh respects the NFL process, the Packers, and his Coaches and Teammates. He looks forward to his return to the team and the NFL.”

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-- Saints Release Charlie Smyth --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New Orleans Saints have waived PK Charlie Smyth.

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-- Bears Release Jedrick Wills --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Chicago Bears have released OT Jedrick Wills.

-- Jets Acquire Jordan Meredith --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have traded C Jordan Meredith to the New York Jets while switching 2027 6th- and 7th-round draft picks.

-- Packers Acquire Kaleb Johnson --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have traded RB Kaleb Johnson to the Green Bay Packers.

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-- Colts Release Colby Wooden --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Indianapolis Colts have released DT Colby Wooden, a source said, in a bit of a surprise. He was acquired in a trade with the Packers this offseason.

-- Raiders Release Dare Ogunbowale --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Las Vegas Raiders have released veteran RB Dare Ogunbowale.

-- Vikings Release Zavier Scott --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Minnesota Vikings have waived RB Zavier Scott.

-- Dillon Gabriel Going Nowhere --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports QB Dillon Gabriel is set to make the Cleveland Browns’ 53-man roster.

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Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

-- Steelers Release Malik Harrison --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have released LB Malik Harrison, per source. He was owed $4.75M this year.

-- Commanders Release Craig Reynolds --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Washington Commanders have released veteran RB Craig Reynolds.

-- Bills Release Shane Buechele --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Buffalo Bills have released veteran QB Shane Buechele.

-- Bengals Release Josh Johnson --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have released veteran QB Josh Johnson.

-- Jaguars Release Nick Mullens --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have released QB Nick Mullens.

-- Dolphins Acquire Kyle McCord --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Green Bay Packers have traded QB Kyle McCord to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a 2028 6th-round draft pick, per sources.

-- Buccaneers Release Josh Williams --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived RB Josh Williams.

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-- No Setbacks for George Kittle --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (Achilles) hasn’t had any setbacks and is expected to practice this week.

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Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

-- Cardinals Acquire Hunter Long --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Arizona Cardinals have acquired TE Hunter Long and a 2028 7th-round draft pick from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2028 6th-round draft pick.

-- Bills Release Geno Stone --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports the Buffalo Bills have released veteran S Geno Stone.

-- Buccaneers Release Jake Browning --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released QB Jake Browning. QB Jalon Daniels has earned the Bucs’ backup quarterback job.

-- Dolphins Release Terrace Marshall --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Miami Dolphins have released veteran WR Terrace Marshall.

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-- Steelers Release Elandon Roberts --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran LB Elandon Roberts.

-- Luther Burden Looks 100% Healthy --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chicago Sun-Times reports Bears HC Ben Johnson says injured WR Luther Burden (hamstring) looks 100%, so plan on him playing in Week #1 against the Panthers.

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-- Colts Acquire Sedrick Van Pran-Granger --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Buffalo Bills traded C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger and a 2027 7th-round draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 6th-round draft pick.

-- Isiah Pacheco Iffy to Play Week #1 --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Detroit Free Press reports Lions HC Dan Campbell says he’s comfortable with RB Jacob Saylors as RB Jahmyr Gibbs’ backup running back if RB Isiah Pacheco (back) isn’t able to play in Week #1.

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Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

-- Bears Acquire Clark Phillips --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Atlanta Falcons have acquired DL Gervon Dexter from the Chicago Bears in exchange for DB Clark Phillips and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.

-- Falcons Acquire Gervon Dexter --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Atlanta Falcons have acquired DL Gervon Dexter from the Chicago Bears in exchange for DB Clark Phillips and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.

-- Keenan Allen Facing Two DWI Charges --
Sun Aug 30, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox59 reports Indianapolis Colts WR Keenan Allen is facing two DWI charges after being arrested early this morning in downtown Indianapolis.

-- Spencer Rattler Going Nowhere --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New Orleans Saints are keeping backup QB Spencer Rattler despite trade interest. He is set to be the QB2 behind QB Tyler Shough.

-- Zavion Thomas Blows Up --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Chicago Bears rookie WR Zavion Thomas caught all five of his targets for 140 yards and a score in the team's preseason game against the Titans on Saturday.

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-- Marist Liufau OUT Indefinitely --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Dallas Cowboys LB Marist Liufau (forearm) is scheduled to have surgery as early as Monday on a fractured left forearm he suffered in Friday's preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints. Liufau was injured in the first quarter of Dallas' 27-24 loss while making a tackle. After the game, he was spotted in a sling and soft cast. HC Brian Schottenheimer said Liufau would miss "weeks," but owner and GM Jerry Jones sounded a little more optimistic if the surgery goes well.

-- Jets Release Mazi Smith --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Jets have released DT Mazi Smith.

-- Giants Release Isaiah Hodgins --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New York Giants have released veteran WR Isaiah Hodgins.

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-- Steelers Release Jamin Davis --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran LB Jamin Davis.

-- Cowboys Acquire Broderick Jones --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have traded OT Broderick Jones and a 4th-round draft pick in 2027 to the Dallas Cowboys for 3rd- and 6th-round draft picks.

-- Chiefs Acquire Diego Pounds --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Baltimore Ravens have traded OT Diego Pounds to the Kansas City Chiefs. the trade is contingent on the picks that the Chiefs have available at the end of the season. It could result in either a day three 2027 pick, or a day three 2028 pick.

-- Patriots Release Hassan Haskins --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the New England Patriots have released RB Hassan Haskins.

-- Jaguars Acquire Quinn Ewers --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins are swapping 2028 day three picks in exchange for QB Quinn Ewers, per source.

-- Eagles Release Ambry Thomas --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Philadelphia Eagles have released veteran CB Ambry Thomas.

-- Seahawks Officially Sign Terrion Arnold --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Seattle Seahawks have now officially signed CB Terrion Arnold. Arnold will be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list once the league receives his contract.

-- Luther Burden Moving Well --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The Chicago Tribune reports Bears WR Luther Burden (groin) is moving well in practice. He is maybe not 100%, but he's running routes and getting in and out his breaks. That bodes well for potential Week #1 availability two weeks from tomorrow.

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-- Panthers Sign Bobby Okereke --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Carolina Panthers have signed veteran free-agent LB Bobby Okereke to a one-year contract.

-- Darius Slayton Could Be Released --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

The New York Post reports New York Giants WR Darius Slayton is not a lock to make the team's final roster.

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-- Patriots Acquire Corey Kiner --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Arizona Cardinals have traded RB Corey Kiner to the New England Patriots in exchange for a 7th-round pick in 2028.

-- Emeka Egbuka Hopefully Will Play in Week #1 --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

Fox Sports reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said “hopefully” WR Emeka Egbuka (toe) is ready to play in Week #1.

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-- Dominic Zvada Named Giants Kicker --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports New York Giants HC John Harbaugh said in his Friday night postgame press conference that undrafted free-agent PK Dominic Zvada has won the Giants kicking job.

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-- Bills Release Mecole Hardman Jr. --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Buffalo Bills have released veteran WR Mecole Hardman Jr.

-- OBJ Makes Three Catches --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. caught 3-of-6 targets for 53 yards in the team's preseason game against the Jets.

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-- Emmett Johnson Impresses --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs rookie RB Emmett Johnson ran seven times for 39 yards in the team's preseason game against the Seahawks. He also added two catches for 15 yards.

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-- A Great Product Consistently --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

-- Cyrus Allen Catches One Pass --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Kansas City Chiefs rookie WR Cyrus Allen caught 1-of-2 targets for 12 yards in the team's preseason game against the Seahawks.

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-- Bryce Lance Catches Two Passes --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports New Orleans Saints rookie WR Bryce Lance caught 2-of-4 targets for 28 yards in Friday’s preseason game against the Cowboys.

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-- Tyrone Tracy OK --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

SNY.tv reports New York Giants RB Tyrone Tracy (head) was evaluated for concussion, but was cleared last night.

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-- Marvin Mims Injures Foot --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims (foot) left last night's game against the Vikings with a foot injury.

-- Giants Acquire C.J. Okoye --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Baltimore Ravens have traded DL C.J. Okoye to the New York Giants in exchange for a 2028 7th-round draft pick.

-- Josh Jacobs Going Nowhere? --
Sat Aug 29, 2026 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports Green Bay Packers HC Matt LaFleur addressed RB Josh Jacobs' future with the team Friday, one day after Jacobs was charged with two misdemeanors related to an alleged incident earlier this year with a woman at his home. "Well, I fully anticipate him being a member of our team," LaFleur said.

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