NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Sunday, August 2, 2026

49ers RB2 battle: now Kaelon Black is dealing with something Jordan James is hurt 49ers signed Khalil Herbert Take: I’d still bet on Jordan James if forced to choose as the direct backup to CMC

49ers RB2 battle: now Kaelon Black is dealing with something Jordan James is hurt 49ers signed Khalil Herbert Take: I’d still bet on Jordan James if forced to choose as the direct backup to CMC

49ers RB2 battle: now Kaelon Black is dealing with something Jordan James is hurt 49ers signed Khalil Herbert Take: I’d still bet on Jordan James if forced to choose as the direct backup to CMC

Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, joins the Raiders as their star rookie quarterback. The source suggests his potential to meet expectations is critical to the team's success and could reduce pressure on the defense, implying optimism about his ability to contribute immediately.

Wide receiver targeted on jet sweep during Steelers training camp; Jaquan Brisker blew up the play for what would have been a two-yard loss in-game on Saturday.

“The first stepping stone is training camp, where Love has excelled even in practices that are more geared for the passing attack. His route-running as a receiver and explosiveness when hitting holes as a runner has already been on display.”

The whole room will move around and play all over but I think Matthew Golden at X is a big deal 1) This means Watson isn’t move there, which is really good for him as he fits best as a movement Z and occasional X condensed in 12p. Excellent news. 2) Golden’s role being a little more narrow will help after he bounced between spots last year. His best work came in vertical routes and his release work was solid, should translate to an X role that could be a little sacrificial, as Doubs was early...

Ian Hartitz identifies MarShawn Lloyd as a priority draft target, stating he is drafting the running back as much as possible.

Ian Hartitz notes that Dontayvion Wicks is out of the picture in the Packers' wide receiver rotation, which may help consolidate targets for the remaining receivers.

The source mentions Colby Parkinson will be the tight end alongside Terrance Ferguson, who is predicted to have a breakout year as a starting tight end in his second season.

The source identifies Max Klare as one of only two considerations for Rookie of the Year alongside CJ Daniels, though Daniels is predicted to win the award.

The source predicts Ferguson will win Most Improved Player in his second year as a starting tight end alongside Colby Parkinson, delivering a significant leap from his prior role.

The source predicts Daniels will win Rookie of the Year, finding himself on the field from the halfway point of the season and scoring three total touchdowns. The only two considerations for the award will be Daniels and Max Klare.

The source predicts Nacua will have his best season to date in a contract year, continuing to receive a large volume of targets especially in third-down situations. Named as Offensive Player of the Year prediction.

The source projects Stafford will lead the Rams to a 14-3 record and first-round bye in 2026, hitting the 40 touchdown threshold again but falling short of the 46 touchdowns he had the prior year. Named as Team MVP prediction.

The source predicts Ferguson will win Most Improved Player in his year two as a starting tight end alongside Colby Parkinson, suggesting a significant leap in opportunity and production from his rookie season.

The source predicts Daniels will win Rookie of the Year, identifying him and Max Klare as the only two realistic candidates. The source projects Daniels will earn significant playing time from the halfway point of the season and score three touchdowns total.

The source predicts Nacua will win Offensive Player of the Year, emphasizing his role as Stafford's primary target with large target volume, especially in third-down situations. The source notes a strong chance Nacua puts up his best season to date in a contract year, suggesting elevated production and opportunity.

The source predicts Stafford will lead the Rams to a 14-3 record and first-round bye, hitting the 40 touchdown threshold again but falling short of the 46 touchdowns he threw last year. This Team MVP prediction reflects confidence in his sustained elite performance and leadership.

Commanders are still monitoring Stefon Diggs- sounds like a good fit for their offense Via @​john_keim

Not a great sign for us Eli Heidenreich fans Don’t really understand why Lew Nichols is getting reps above hi Via @​ASaunders_PGH

Not a great sign for us Eli Heidenreich fans Don’t really understand why Lew Nichols is getting reps above hi Via @​ASaunders_PGH

The Jerry Jeudy + Steve Smith beef was PEAK [Quoted](

Also sounds like Isaiah Likely is receiving the most targets among pass catchers so far (remember Nabers is limited/missed time)

Sounds like Jaxson Dart and the O have struggled a lot through the 1st 4 practices per the pod Understandable - not much Nabers + new system, footwork, etc

Sounds like Jaxson Dart and the O have struggled a lot through the 1st 4 practices per the pod Understandable - not much Nabers + new system, footwork, etc

Jordan Love confirms Matthew Golden will be mostly playing X. Essentially replacing Romeo Doubs in the offense. Golden X Watson Z Reed F Whats really cool is all 3 guys have played all 3 spots at some point and can be moved around. The Packers 2026 Offense about to be 🔥 <

In 2025, Mahomes had a down year as a passer through 14 starts, throwing for 22 passing touchdowns to 11 interceptions, accumulating 3,587 passing yards and completing 62.7 percent of his passes. This decline came before his ACL injury in Week 15. However, he did rush for a career-high 422 yards on 64 carries with five touchdowns, his most productive rushing season.

Mahomes was cleared in time for Chiefs training camp, just over seven months after tearing his ACL in Week 15 against the Chargers in December. Head coach Andy Reid stated: "He's going a great job, he's really doing everything that he normally does and is doing it well" and "he sure looks sharp out here." Reid indicated Mahomes is progressing through recovery and that Week 1 return is a goal, though the team will let doctors guide the process and prioritize safety. Reid also noted uncertainty about preseason game participation.

The Texans' Super Bowl caliber defense needs significantly more production from Stroud and a reworked offense to reach a Conference Championship for the first time, suggesting the quarterback and offensive unit are viewed as the limiting factors for Houston's championship aspirations.

Houston has a Super Bowl caliber defense, but the Texans offense needs significant improvement from C.J. Stroud and a reworked offensive scheme to reach a Conference Championship for the first time and compete for a Super Bowl.

Colston Loveland and Luther Burden have picked up right where they left off last season. Burden only had 60 targets last year but his 2.69 yards per route run were only behind Puka Nacua and JSN. Loveland was 3rd in YPC (12.3) and 2nd in yards per route run (1.86) among TEs. Both look to have expanded their route tree and to be even more comfortable in the offense this year. Moving around a lot in motions and shifts. I see a BIG year coming for both.📈 📈 #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears

Colston Loveland and Luther Burden have picked up right where they left off last season. Burden only had 60 targets last year but his 2.69 yards per route run were only behind Puka Nacua and JSN. Loveland was 3rd in YPC (12.3) and 2nd in yards per route run (1.86) among TEs. Both look to have expanded their route tree and to be even more comfortable in the offense this year. Moving around a lot in motions and shifts. I see a BIG year coming for both.📈 📈 #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears

Lamb acknowledged the Cowboys' fourth-quarter conditioning struggles last season, noting the team "kind of veered off a little bit towards the 4th quarter" and "weren't really finishing as strong as we thought we were capable of." The team is now implementing gassers after every practice to build competitive stamina and endurance, with Schottenheimer planning more physical two-hour sessions and padded practices with 7-on-7 and 9-on-7 work to address this weakness.

Ferguson is part of the 11-player leadership council Schottenheimer named to open camp, listed among established voices alongside Prescott, Lamb, and Tyler Smith.

Seventh-round rookie Anthony Smith is making plays through the first three practices, competing for depth in the crowded receiver room.

UDFA rookie wide receiver Camden Brown had the 'catch of the day' during Saturday's practice, hauling in a back-pylon fade from Sam Howell for a TD. The source describes him as 'an intriguing size/athleticism bet at the bottom of a crowded receiver room,' suggesting he is making plays despite being a UDFA competing for depth.

Valdes-Scantling is competing with Jonathan Mingo and others for the fifth (and possibly sixth) receiver spot behind the Lamb-Pickens-Flournoy trio. The source indicates the next several practices should start sorting out who is separating from the pack.

Howell went 12-21 (57%) completion rate over the three practices. The source notes this probably says more about the quality of the backup QBs than the quality of the defense, given Prescott's 79% rate and Milton's 64% rate. Howell did throw a touchdown pass to UDFA rookie wide receiver Camden Brown on a back-pylon fade during Saturday's practice.

Milton went 14-22 (64%) completion rate over the three practices, which the source suggests probably says more about the quality of the backup QBs than the quality of the defense, given Prescott's 79% rate and Howell's 57% rate.

Blue is competing for the RB2 spot behind Javonte Williams. He has looked good in shorts through the first three practices and appears to be the most explosive back, but the distinction between looking explosive and being a reliable RB2 matters because padded practices will reveal pass protection, contact balance, physicality, and ball security. The real test of the RB2 race begins Monday with the first padded session. Blue also had a checkdown from Prescott tipped into the arms of safety Malik Hooker for an interception on Saturday.

Prescott is lighting it up through three practices with strong completion rates: 12-15 on Saturday, 14-17 on Thursday, and 11-15 on Wednesday, totaling 37-47 over three days for a 79% completion rate. Per Calvin Watkins, the source notes this is encouraging but carries a training-camp asterisk—the pads aren't on, throws are largely scripted, and no official stat sheet is kept. However, Prescott's efficiency combined with the distribution of the ball and early red-zone results (touchdown passes to four different targets on Saturday) is one of the more encouraging offensive signals through three practices. Prescott is also part of the 11-player leadership council.

Flournoy is part of the top three-receiver tier alongside Lamb and Pickens. Per Todd Archer, Prescott had two touchdown passes to Flournoy on Saturday—one on a dig and one on a slot fade—as the red-zone offense showed improved efficiency with touchdowns going to four different targets.

Pickens is locked in through three practices. With his franchise-tag situation settled, Pickens arrived engaged and not distracted—exactly the version the Cowboys were hoping to see after a clean offseason, avoiding the largely media-driven narrative of 'drama.' He received a red-zone touchdown from Prescott on Saturday on a bullet throw low to the outside.

Mingo is competing for the fifth (and possibly sixth) receiver spot behind the Lamb-Pickens-Flournoy trio. The source notes he is one of several receivers having moments through the first three practices as the offense spreads the ball around more than expected. The question remains whether Mingo can pull away from Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the rest of the receiver room in the coming practices.

Lamb remains automatic with Dak Prescott; the middle of the field remained friendly territory for the two through three practices, continuing one of the most reliable connections in football. Lamb also received a red-zone touchdown from Prescott on Saturday and is part of the 11-player leadership council. Lamb explained the team is building competitive stamina through gassers after every practice, noting 'we kind of veered off a little bit towards the 4th quarter' last year and are now 'building that endurance as a team and as whole.'

Williams is part of the offensive distribution strategy; the source notes the offense is spreading the ball around more than expected, with Williams having moments through the first three practices alongside Jonathan Mingo and others, indicating the offense is not just a two-man show centered on Lamb and Pickens. Williams is also part of the 11-player leadership council Schottenheimer named to open camp.

Ferguson is part of the leadership council named by Schottenheimer to open camp, reflecting his role as an established voice in the locker room.

Through three practices, Howell went 12-21 for a 57% completion rate. The source notes this statistic probably says more about the quality of the backup QBs than the quality of the defense, given the scripted nature of camp practices. Howell threw a TD pass to Camden Brown on a back-pylon fade on Saturday.

Through three practices, Milton went 14-22 for a 64% completion rate. The source notes this statistic probably says more about the quality of the backup QBs than the quality of the defense, given the scripted nature of camp practices.

Valdes-Scantling is competing with Jonathan Mingo and others for the fifth (and possibly sixth) receiver spot behind the Lamb-Pickens-Flournoy trio. The next several practices should start sorting out who's separating from the pack.

Seventh-round rookie Anthony Smith is making plays through the first three practices, positioning himself as a potential contributor in the crowded receiver room.

UDFA rookie wide receiver Camden Brown had the "catch of the day" during Saturday's practice, hauling in a back-pylon fade from Sam Howell for a TD. The source describes him as an intriguing size/athleticism bet at the bottom of a crowded receiver room.

Flournoy caught two touchdown passes from Prescott on Saturday (a dig and a slot fade), demonstrating early involvement in the red-zone offense. He is part of the trio (Lamb, Pickens, Flournoy) that the source identifies as the established receiving targets, with the offense spreading the ball to others as well.

Mingo is part of the expanded offensive distribution, with the source noting the offense is spreading the ball around more than expected. Behind the Lamb-Pickens-Flournoy trio, Mingo is competing for the fifth (and possibly sixth) receiver spot, and the next several practices should start sorting out who's separating from the pack.

Blue has looked good in shorts through the first three practices and is the most explosive back in the RB2 race behind Javonte Williams. However, the source identifies a key distinction: padded practices starting Monday will reveal pass protection, contact balance, physicality, and ball security—the real tests that shorts don't show. Blue's ability to prove he can be the RB2 rather than simply look like the most explosive back remains to be seen.

Williams is part of the offensive ball-distribution strategy, with the source noting the offense is spreading the ball around more than expected—not just to Lamb and Pickens. Williams is also named to the leadership council, reflecting his role as an established voice in the locker room.

With his franchise-tag situation settled, Pickens arrived engaged and not distracted—exactly the version the Cowboys were hoping to see after a clean offseason. He caught a touchdown pass from Prescott on Saturday (a bullet throw low to the outside) and remains locked in through three practices.

Lamb and Prescott remain automatic together, with the middle of the field continuing to be friendly territory for the two of them through three practices, continuing one of the most reliable connections in football. Lamb is part of the leadership council named by Schottenheimer to open camp, reflecting his established voice in the locker room.

Across three practices, Prescott went 12-15 on Saturday, 14-17 on Thursday, and 11-15 on Wednesday, totaling 37-47 completions for a 79% completion rate. The source notes this is encouraging but carries a training-camp asterisk: the pads aren't on, throws are largely scripted, and no official stat sheet is kept. However, Prescott's efficiency combined with ball distribution and early red-zone results (touchdown passes to four different targets on Saturday) represents one of the more encouraging offensive signals through three practices.

#NFL Injury Updates #Giants Malik Nabers - Wk 1 TBD, lean to playing. Cutting + decelerating smoothly on video. Suggests nearly ready for next step (contact) NYG starts pads Mon. Even if absent, trajectory = favorable. Data still favors targets dip ~4 wks into return 1/12 [Retweeted](

.@​PFF lists 3 RBs that “could” finish as the fantasy RB1: - Ashton Jeanty - Kenneth Walker - Omarion Hampton “Walker has been one of the NFL's most efficient RBs on a per-play basis over the past three seasons. He is tied for first among RBs in PFF rushing grade (93.7) over that span.”

.@​PFF lists 3 RBs that “could” finish as the fantasy RB1: - Ashton Jeanty - Kenneth Walker - Omarion Hampton “Walker has been one of the NFL's most efficient RBs on a per-play basis over the past three seasons. He is tied for first among RBs in PFF rushing grade (93.7) over that span.”

.@​PFF lists 3 RBs that “could” finish as the fantasy RB1: - Ashton Jeanty - Kenneth Walker - Omarion Hampton “Walker has been one of the NFL's most efficient RBs on a per-play basis over the past three seasons. He is tied for first among RBs in PFF rushing grade (93.7) over that span.”

Blake Corum is the Rams backup running back competing with Kyren Williams for snaps. Williams spoke positively about Corum's newborn daughter Zara and the photos he shares, emphasizing the importance of family and supporting teammates over statistics.

Xavier Smith is still listed as the team's starting punt returner despite his costly muffed punt in the third quarter of the NFC Championship loss to the Seahawks that proved to be a turning point in the game. The Rams are now having Kyren Williams work out at the position, suggesting Smith's role may be in jeopardy.

Rams coach Sean McVay is having Williams work out as a potential punt returner at training camp, handling punt return duties just as he did in the fourth quarter of the NFC Championship loss to the Seahawks. Williams is being trusted with one of football's most unforgiving jobs despite Xavier Smith being listed as the team's starting punt returner, signaling McVay's confidence in Williams' versatility and reliability.

It would take a BIG jump in target share, but Cook has a path to join the Gibbs/Bijan/CMC tier. [Quoted](

“I think [Pittman’s] a much better fit for what Aaron Rodgers does, especially nowadays, than DK Metcalf.” @​evansilva on his Pittman ranking:

“I think [Pittman’s] a much better fit for what Aaron Rodgers does, especially nowadays, than DK Metcalf.” @​evansilva on his Pittman ranking:

"if it was a boxing match, refs would have stopped it" applied to a few JJ McCarthy games last year too [Quoted](

The 2024 second-round pick (No. 37 overall) for the New England Patriots had a non-productive NFL career before retiring at age 24. In his rookie season, Polk played in just 15 games and recorded 12 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns. A shoulder injury ahead of the 2025 season ended his career before the season began; he was subsequently traded to the New Orleans Saints for a conditional 2027 draft pick but was considered a longshot to make the team out of training camp and has not appeared in an NFL game since the 2024 season.

DJ Moore was traded to the Buffalo Bills from the Chicago Bears during the 2026 offseason.

David Montgomery was traded to the Houston Texans from the Detroit Lions during the 2026 offseason.

Tyson, a first-round pick, is part of a crowded Saints wide receiver room that includes three new receivers drafted this year; with Polk's retirement, Tyson faces reduced competition for roster snaps.

Polk has been placed on the reserve/retired list after retiring less than a week into Saints training camp due to personal reasons; he was expected to compete for a roster spot in a crowded Saints wide receiver room that includes three new receivers drafted this year, including first-round pick Jordyn Tyson, but will not participate in that competition.

Polk, a 2024 second-round pick by the Patriots, caught just 12 passes on 33 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie in 2024, then missed the entire 2025 season following shoulder surgery. Traded to the Saints in a day-three pick swap while on injured reserve, Polk has now retired from the NFL at age 24, ending his career before the 2026 season. He retires as the least productive receiver drafted in the second round since the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, with 87 career receiving yards—easily trailing the second least productive second-round receiver, Dee Eskridge, who had 228 yards.

Dee Eskridge serves as a historical comparison point for second-round receiver productivity since 2011; he recorded 228 receiving yards in his career, making him the second-least productive second-round receiver drafted since the 2011 collective bargaining agreement. Polk's 87 career yards fall significantly short of even Eskridge's total, establishing Polk as the least productive second-round receiver in that span.

2024 second-round pick retired from the NFL at age 24 after catching just 12 passes on 33 targets for 87 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie for the Patriots in 2024, then missing the entire 2025 season following shoulder surgery before being traded to the Saints. Polk retires as the least productive receiver drafted in the second round since the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, with his 87 career yards significantly trailing the second-least productive second-round receiver, Dee Eskridge, who had 228 yards.

Khalil Herbert signed to the 49ers' 90-man roster after running 16 times for 52 yards in seven games for the Jets in 2024; the 2021 sixth-round pick spent his first three seasons with the Bears and split the 2024 season between Chicago and Cincinnati, indicating a depth/reserve role in San Francisco.

Earlier this week @​NFL_DougFarrar posted: "explain to me why and how dillon gabriel isn't the browns' best quarterback" meanwhile, the guy that wanted Gabriel on the Browns isn't the coach of the team anymore [Quoted](

Matthew Golden is replacing Romeo Doubs’ role in the offense, per Jordan Love. Golden will be mostly playing X. (@​packers_access )

Matthew Golden is replacing Romeo Doubs’ role in the offense, per Jordan Love. Golden will be mostly playing X. (@​packers_access )

Taylor will be spelled by newly signed Khalil Herbert in the preseason as the 49ers manage running back depth following Jordan James's fractured ribs injury.

Black will be spelled by newly signed Khalil Herbert in the preseason as the 49ers manage running back depth following Jordan James's fractured ribs injury.

McCaffrey's preseason usage is uncertain; Herbert will likely spell Kaelon Black and Patrick Taylor in the preseason, assuming limited McCaffrey involvement.

Jordan James sustained fractured ribs, prompting the 49ers to sign Khalil Herbert as a backup option.

Herbert signed a one-year deal with the 49ers following Jordan James's fractured ribs injury. The 28-year-old played sparingly with the Jets in 2025 and will likely spell Kaelon Black and Patrick Taylor in the preseason, assuming limited Christian McCaffrey usage. Once viewed as a promising big-play threat with 4.48 speed entering the NFL, injuries have since diminished his explosive ability.

49ers signed Herbert to a one-year deal as depth at running back. The 28-year-old will likely spell Kaelon Black and Patrick Taylor in the preseason, assuming Christian McCaffrey remains healthy. Herbert played sparingly in 2025 with the Jets; he was once viewed as a promising big-play threat with 4.48 speed entering the NFL, but injuries have since zapped some of that explosive ability.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, Bub Means now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' final WR roster spot, which was previously occupied by Polk as the favorite in the competition.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, Kevin Austin Jr. now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' final WR roster spot, which was previously occupied by Polk as the favorite in the competition.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, Jalen Moreno-Cropper now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' final WR roster spot, which was previously occupied by Polk as the favorite in the competition.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, Trey Palmer now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' final WR roster spot, which was previously occupied by Polk as the favorite in the competition.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, Ronnie Bell now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' final WR roster spot, which was previously occupied by Polk as the favorite in the competition.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, Mason Tipton now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' final WR roster spot, which was previously occupied by Polk as the favorite in the competition.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, Brock Rechsteiner now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' final WR roster spot, which was previously occupied by Polk as the favorite in the competition.

Barion Brown is part of the Saints' upgraded wide receiver group competing for roster spots alongside Jordyn Tyson, Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, and Bryce Lance, with only one additional WR spot likely remaining after the top tier.

Bryce Lance is part of the Saints' upgraded wide receiver group competing for roster spots alongside Jordyn Tyson, Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, and Barion Brown, with only one additional WR spot likely remaining after the top tier.

Devaughn Vele is part of the Saints' upgraded wide receiver group competing for roster spots alongside Jordyn Tyson, Chris Olave, Bryce Lance, and Barion Brown, with only one additional WR spot likely remaining after the top tier.

Chris Olave is part of the Saints' upgraded wide receiver group competing for roster spots alongside Jordyn Tyson, Devaughn Vele, Bryce Lance, and Barion Brown, with only one additional WR spot likely remaining after the top tier.

Jordyn Tyson is listed as part of the Saints' upgraded wide receiver group competing for roster spots alongside Chris Olave, Devaughn Vele, Bryce Lance, and Barion Brown, with only one additional WR spot likely remaining after the top tier.

Polk was placed on the Saints reserve/retired list on August 2, 2026, ending his NFL career. The former second-round Patriots pick had struggled in his first season, suffered an injury that sidelined him for year 2, and was traded to New Orleans (Saints sent a 6th-rounder; Patriots received Polk and a 7th-rounder). Despite being the favorite to win the Saints' WR battle and building chemistry with potential future QBs including Tyler Shough during practices, Polk was absent for personal reasons during the final two days before announcing his retirement.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, WR Bub Means now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' remaining wide receiver roster spot in their heated position battle.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, WR Kevin Austin Jr. now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' remaining wide receiver roster spot in their heated position battle.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, WR Jalen Moreno-Cropper now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' remaining wide receiver roster spot in their heated position battle.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, WR Trey Palmer now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' remaining wide receiver roster spot in their heated position battle.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, WR Ronnie Bell now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' remaining wide receiver roster spot in their heated position battle.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, WR Mason Tipton now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' remaining wide receiver roster spot in their heated position battle.

With Ja'Lynn Polk's retirement, WR Brock Rechsteiner now has a clearer path to winning the Saints' remaining wide receiver roster spot in their heated position battle.

Saints WR Ja'Lynn Polk, a former second-round pick with the New England Patriots who struggled in his first season and was injured before year 2, was placed on the reserve/retired list by New Orleans on August 2, 2026, ending his NFL career. Despite being the favorite to win the Saints' WR roster spot and having built chemistry with potential future QBs including Tyler Shough during his recovery, Polk announced his retirement from the league due to personal reasons.

The #49ers have signed RB Khalil Herbert and DL Titus Leo to one-year deals. In order to make room on the roster, the team waived CB Eli Apple and waived/injured DL Mikail Kamara.

Rookie Jordyn Tyson is positioned at the top of the Saints receiver depth chart alongside Chris Olave heading into the 2026 season, indicating early offensive role prominence.

Chris Olave sits atop the Saints receiver depth chart heading into the 2026 season, ahead of rookie Jordyn Tyson.

Polk, a 2024 second-round pick, retired from the NFL at age 24 after spending his rookie season with the Patriots (15 games played) and being traded to the Saints, where he spent the entire 2025 season on injured reserve due to a shoulder injury. Though he participated in Saints training camp in 2026, he was excused from the past two practices due to 'personal things' per head coach Kellen Moore before being placed on the reserve/retired list. The source notes Polk would not have been a starter with Chris Olave and rookie Jordyn Tyson atop the depth chart, but likely would have been part of the receiver rotation.

The 49ers have signed RB Khalil Herbert and have waived/injured DE Mikail Kamara They also released CB Eli Apple

Ja'Lynn Polk, a 2024 second-round pick by New England who was traded to the Saints in September 2025 along with a seventh-round pick for a sixth-round pick, is retiring from the NFL ahead of his third season. Polk did not appear in any games for the Saints due to a shoulder injury and has now been placed on the reserve/retired list, ending his NFL career.

Houston’s defense is so elite that it’s hard to not imagine David Montgomery getting 20+ touches a game

The source notes that Houston is hoping Stroud can regain the form that made him a Pro Bowler and Rookie of the Year in 2023. The Texans lost in the divisional round to the New England Patriots last season in a game in which Stroud threw four interceptions. If he regains that form, Houston projects as a Super Bowl contender.

Running back Evan Hull was waived by the Texans in connection with the Mario Edwards signing announcement.

Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter 11-on-11 snap tracker Day 4 snaps: 17 (10 defense, 7 offense) Total snaps: 56 (34 defense, 22 offense) Maybe most impressive practice of his career. Two catches – one over his shoulder down the sideline and another on a deep over – and an INT.

Trevor Lawrence highlighted Parker Washington as one of the Jaguars' many good skill players on offense, noting the team has 'so many threats' and is 'able to be explosive and find these plays' even when Hunter is not on the field, suggesting Washington is part of a deep and versatile offensive skill group.

Trevor Lawrence highlighted Jakobi Meyers as one of the Jaguars' many good skill players on offense, noting the team has 'so many threats' and is 'able to be explosive and find these plays' even when Hunter is not on the field, suggesting Meyers is part of a deep and versatile offensive skill group.

Trevor Lawrence highlighted Brian Thomas as one of the Jaguars' many good skill players on offense, noting the team has 'so many threats' and is 'able to be explosive and find these plays' even when Hunter is not on the field, suggesting Thomas is part of a deep and versatile offensive skill group.

The Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback is expected to play more on defense than offense, and that has been the case thus far in training camp, with a 34-to-22 snap split favoring defense in 11-on-11 work through a week of camp.

Hunter tore the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee during an Oct. 30 practice and underwent surgery on Nov. 11. He finished his rookie season with 28 catches for 298 yards and a touchdown on offense and 15 tackles on defense across seven appearances, playing 324 offensive snaps and 162 defensive snaps before the injury.

Hunter flashed on both sides in Sunday's practice with an interception and two catches including a 35-yarder; took 10 snaps on defense and seven on offense in team work, and has taken 34 snaps on defense and 22 on offense in 11-on-11 work through a week of camp. He told NFL Network he wants to play every snap on both sides, stating 'All of them. I can't stay on the sideline.' His former college coach Deion Sanders said Hunter is capable of doing this, and Trevor Lawrence noted Hunter is 'so talented' and would 'play every snap on both sides of the ball if he was able to,' though the quarterback deferred to coaches on snap allocation given the Jaguars' deep offensive skill group.

Jameson Williams converted a critical third-and-10 situation with a 20-yard comeback route during a training camp drive, demonstrating his value in high-leverage passing situations.

Isiah Pacheco carried the ball up the middle for 2 yards during a methodical training camp drive and was among eight players who returned at least one kickoff during special teams drills.

Brock Wright caught a pass from Jared Goff for 9 yards during a training camp drive, showing continued involvement in the Lions' red-zone offense.

Amon-Ra St. Brown executed an inside slant route for 9 yards during a methodical offensive drive in training camp, demonstrating continued involvement in the Lions' passing attack.

Returned at least one kickoff during special teams drills, showing involvement in the return game.

Returned a kickoff to the 29-yard line and was tackled by Ahmed Hassanein during the end-of-game drill; also returned at least one kickoff during special teams drills.

Caught an inside slant for 9 yards during the end-of-game drill, showing involvement in the two-minute offense and helping move the chains.

Carried the ball up the middle for 2 yards and later for 6 yards during the end-of-game drill, showing involvement in the running game during situational drills; also returned at least one kickoff during special teams drills.

Caught a pass from Jared Goff for 9 yards during the end-of-game drill, showing involvement in the two-minute offense.

Led the first-team offense in the end-of-game drill with a methodical drive down the field, completing passes to Brock Wright, Jameson Williams, and Amon-Ra St. Brown while managing the clock effectively to set up a game-winning field goal.

Had a walk-in touchdown on a play-action design that left the defense shorthanded, then scored again on a screen pass where Christian Mahogany cleared the way with a violent block, showing two red zone scores in reserve drills.

Made the catch of practice with an acrobatic catch in the back of the end zone against McCreary during reserve offense drills, demonstrating elite receiving ability.

Was targeted on a fourth-down play where Malcolm Rodriguez made a pass breakup with perfect coverage, resulting in a failed conversion during 11-on-11s.

Targeted multiple times in practice including a dump-off reception from Goff and a diving catch on a whip route during the end-of-game drill, showing involvement in the offensive game plan.

Bobbled a ball during 7-on-7s that went directly into the hands of D.J. Reed for an interception, indicating a drop or concentration issue in practice.

Vaki was targeted on a Texas route in red zone 7-on-7 drills but the pass was broken up by Malcolm Rodriguez with perfect coverage.

In red zone team play (7-on-7s), Williams bobbled a ball that went directly into the hands of Reed for an interception, indicating a turnover in the red zone during team drills.

Bridgewater participated in red zone 7-on-7 drills during Day 4, throwing a pass that Thomas Harper perfectly timed for an interception (though it landed out of the back of the end zone).

Keys participated in 1-on-1 drills during Day 4, facing defensive back Thomas Harper who recorded a forced incompletion against him.

Cunningham participated in 1-on-1 drills during Day 4, facing defensive back Thomas Harper who recorded a forced incompletion against him.

TeSlaa had a difficult Day 4 of training camp, posting his worst performance to date. He went 0-for-5 during 1-on-1 drills and was particularly struggling against press corners, with Rock Ya-Sin, Roger McCreary, and Avonte Maddox all posting wins against the second-year receiver.

Jackson, a former UFL receiver, had two very impressive reps during 1-on-1 drills against potential starters. He cleanly beat McCreary with an impressive, slippery release for a wide-open touchdown grab, and showed physicality by creating separation on Rock Ya-Sin (though the source notes he may have gotten away with a push-off on that rep).

Lovett, who the source had been critical of earlier in camp, posted two significant wins during 1-on-1 drills on Day 4. He made an incredible one-handed back-shoulder grab opposite Keith Abney, then beat De'Shawn Rucker off his release for an easy grab, showing improved performance.

St. Brown continues to showcase elite-level play during training camp 1-on-1 drills against top cornerback D.J. Reed. On one rep, despite Reed's tight coverage, St. Brown made an improbable catch with a perfectly placed ball from Jared Goff and late hands, demonstrating the high-level competition between the two players that the source describes as 'must-see TV.'

Williams expressed enthusiasm about playing alongside Jahmyr Gibbs, stating he is both a friend and fan of Gibbs and values the impact of having him on the field for the Lions offense.

Jameson Williams, Gibbs' Lions teammate, called Gibbs "the best" running back in the NFL and "unstoppable" on film, emphasizing his game-changing impact: "When Zero gets on the field, it's game changing for us. To me he's unstoppable. He gets through the line of scrimmage, he goes 70." Williams stressed Gibbs' elite film and production level, saying "Nobody close. He's the best," and expressed enthusiasm for his return to the field during contract negotiations.

“Bill was a bust last year” I don’t think he’s some special talent by any means and prefer White over him this year, but 800 yards and 8 TDs for an 18th round pick is a pretty big smash (2 major spikes too, one aptly timed in Wk17). Obviously Bill was much less of a value when he shot up several rounds in ADP, but that’s kind of the point. Get shares of Cyrus while he’s cheap, because the buzz is very apparent and will likely only drive up his price several rounds if it continues.

No Vikings practice today, but our @​espn notebook is updated w/ details from Saturday -- Kyler Murray's sharpest practice. He got most of the 1st team snaps. To be fair, J.J. McCarthy mostly worked 2nd team vs. 1st team defense. But it's what happened. <https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49376202/minnesota-vikings-training-camp-2026-intel-updates> [Retweeted](

No Vikings practice today, but our @​espn notebook is updated w/ details from Saturday -- Kyler Murray's sharpest practice. He got most of the 1st team snaps. To be fair, J.J. McCarthy mostly worked 2nd team vs. 1st team defense. But it's what happened. <https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49376202/minnesota-vikings-training-camp-2026-intel-updates> [Retweeted](

Dak Prescott CeeDee Lamb George Pickens Javonte Williams Jake Ferguson Ryan Flournoy genuinely how do you stop the Cowboys offense?

Dak Prescott CeeDee Lamb George Pickens Javonte Williams Jake Ferguson Ryan Flournoy genuinely how do you stop the Cowboys offense?

Dak Prescott CeeDee Lamb George Pickens Javonte Williams Jake Ferguson Ryan Flournoy genuinely how do you stop the Cowboys offense?

Dak Prescott CeeDee Lamb George Pickens Javonte Williams Jake Ferguson Ryan Flournoy genuinely how do you stop the Cowboys offense?

McIntosh, a seventh-round pick of the Seahawks in 2024, was released on July 27 and had a tryout with the Raiders on Saturday. His brief tenure with Seattle resulted in no NFL playing time before his release.

Ogunbawale, a nine-year veteran, had a tryout with the Raiders on Saturday. He spent the last four seasons with the Texans, including a notable moment in 2023 when he kicked a 29-yard field goal in a 39-37 win over Tampa Bay after Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn suffered a quad injury.

Robinson, who rushed for 1,070 yards as a rookie in 2020 with the Jaguars, is attempting a comeback to the NFL after six years away. He had a tryout with the Raiders on Saturday; he most recently played for the Louisville Kings of the UFL, where he rushed for 324 yards in six regular-season games and 128 yards in two postseason games for the league champions. Robinson was traded to the Jets during his third season, spent 2023 with the Packers (one game, one carry), and did not play in the NFL in 2024 or 2025. His NFL career total stands at 2,264 rushing yards.

If Matthew Stafford wins another MVP + Super Bowl this season… Where will he rank among QBs ALL TIME?

OC Sean Mannion indicated Tank Bigsby is capable of being utilized out of the backfield as a pass catcher in the new scheme; running backs will have blocking duties and other assignments based on defensive looks, but all are capable pass catchers and good route runners who can be deployed based on protection needs. The offense aims to be as multiple and flexible as possible formationally.

OC Sean Mannion indicated Saquon Barkley is capable of being utilized out of the backfield as a pass catcher in the new scheme; running backs will have blocking duties and other assignments based on defensive looks, but all are capable pass catchers and good route runners who can be deployed based on protection needs. The offense aims to be as multiple and flexible as possible formationally.

New OC Sean Mannion praised Hurts' unique athletic ability in the running game as a core element the offense will lean into; Mannion emphasized Hurts' comfort operating through all facets of the offense and noted his goal is to identify Hurts' comfort calls and confidence situations (2nd-and-long scenarios) to inform play-calling. Mannion described the partnership as outstanding with thought-provoking questions from Hurts.

Spann-Ford dropped a would-be completion and had a physical exchange with Caleb Downs after the play, with Downs knocking the ball out of his hands. The interaction highlighted early camp intensity and Spann-Ford's need to secure contested passes.

Blue has been a key contributor to the Cowboys' explosive running game early in camp, somewhat surprising observers given preseason expectations. The running game has looked strong overall with Blue and Phil Mafah leading the way.

Prescott has been accurate through early camp practices and has connected on contested catches with receivers, including a perfectly placed red-zone TD ball to George Pickens. The offense overall has been humming with continuity maintained from prior seasons.

Pickens has looked fantastic to start camp and demonstrated elite pass-catching ability in red-zone drills. Against Shavon Revel, he used inside leverage and body positioning to seal a TD catch with a perfectly placed ball from Prescott, making contested-catch situations look effortless.

Ferguson has massive upside but does not yet crack the very upper echelon at tight end relative to peers like George Kittle, Trey McBride, or Brock Bowers.

Parkinson unlocks a ton for the Rams' offense but does not crack the very upper echelon at tight end relative to peers like George Kittle, Trey McBride, or Brock Bowers.

Corum is a good to very good running back with solid counting stats and impressive advanced numbers, but does not rank among the short list of the best backs in the league right now.

Williams is a good to very good running back with solid counting stats and impressive advanced numbers, but does not rank among the short list of the best backs in the league right now.

Nacua is on the Mount Rushmore of wide receivers in the league, alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja'Marr Chase, and Justin Jefferson; Pro Football Focus ranked him as the best wide receiver in the league for 2026, and he finished third in Offensive Player of the Year voting in 2025, establishing his place among the NFL's elite receivers.

Stafford is in the elite tier of quarterbacks alongside Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson; he just won the league MVP award and is no worse than on the cusp of the upper echelon, with some analysts willing to rank him ahead of the other three.

Running back contributing to explosive Cowboys running game performance at training camp; the offense has been humming with accurate Prescott throws, contested catches from receivers, and a running game that has looked explosive, with Mafah and Jaydon Blue driving much of that success to some people's surprise.

Running back contributing to explosive Cowboys running game performance at training camp; the offense has been humming with accurate Prescott throws, contested catches from receivers, and a running game that has looked explosive, with Blue and Phil Mafah driving much of that success to some people's surprise.

Wide receiver has looked fantastic at training camp; Saturday's red-zone drill demonstrated elite pass-catching ability. Made a contested TD catch against Shavon Revel using inside leverage and body positioning on a perfectly placed Dak Prescott throw, making the play look effortless despite tight coverage.

Ferguson has massive upside but does not yet crack the very upper echelon at tight end relative to peers like George Kittle, Trey McBride, or Brock Bowers.

Parkinson unlocks a ton for the Rams' offense but does not crack the very upper echelon at tight end relative to peers like George Kittle, Trey McBride, or Brock Bowers.

Nacua is on the Mount Rushmore of wide receivers in the league, part of an elite tier alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Ja'Marr Chase, and Justin Jefferson; Pro Football Focus ranked him as the best wide receiver in the league for 2026, and he finished third in Offensive Player of the Year voting in 2025, establishing his place among the NFL's best receivers through unique skill set and production.

Corum is a good to very good running back with solid counting stats and impressive advanced numbers, but does not rank among the short list of the best backs in the league.

Williams is a good to very good running back with solid counting stats and impressive advanced numbers, but does not rank among the short list of the best backs in the league.

Stafford is in the elite tier at quarterback, no worse than on the cusp of the upper echelon alongside Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson; after winning the league MVP award, he has earned placement among the NFL's best at the position with minimal pushback.

For those counting at home, Bhayshul Tuten received all his rush attempts from Trevor Lawrence

For those counting at home, Bhayshul Tuten received all his rush attempts from Trevor Lawrence

Love is the Cardinals' starting running back as of the first depth chart of the 2026 season; the source notes his approach and humbleness set him apart from others on the roster.

The source notes that Jeremiyah Love's approach and humbleness are what set him apart from others on the Cardinals depth chart, highlighting his distinguishing qualities as a running back in the 2026 season.

On Tez Johnson - sounds like he’s having a solid camp We like to go after the rookies and the coachspeak prior to Training Camp on Hurst was solid, but let’s remember he’s from a small program without a big statistical profile Tez was an adequate WR last year - we’ll see if he limits Hurst’s opportunities this season (even though Hurst is probably the only true X) Via @​briannadixNFL

Wide receiver traded to Buffalo Bills from Chicago Bears during 2026 offseason.

Running back traded to Houston Texans from Detroit Lions during 2026 offseason.

Cam Skattebo isn't doing kick returns at Giants camp bc he's the clear lead back + this: "He’s not the 80-20 RB1, but he is RB1..." Sounds like everyone else is fighting for touches around him Via Giants Nation Show

For what it's worth, sounds like Parker Washington is leading Jaguars WRs in training camp targets per route run. <https://www.si.com/nfl/jaguars/onsi/jacksonville-everything-i-saw-at-day-4-of-training-camp-travis-hunter-s-breakout>

Two brief comments mention Bourne in the context of Cardinals WR options: "Kendrick Bourne SZN" and "Kendrick 'Lamar Pi'erre' Bourne." No substantive analysis provided; appears to be a joke/passing reference rather than serious discussion.

One comment suggests McBride is undervalued relative to Bowers: "I feel like I'm in on McBride. If you're in on Bowers around pick 20 then you should also be in on McBride around pick 20." Limited discussion but positioned as a potential value play if Bowers is being drafted early.

Multiple comments flag MHJ as a roster clogger and poor value despite his draft capital. One high-scoring comment: "MHJ will be a roster clogger no matter where you draft him. Dude is going on 3 years of living off hype and nothing else." Another comment notes: "Feel like you should just fade this team entirely. Maybe take a flier on MHJ for the right price." One detailed comment discusses his route tree: "My favorite thing in Cards camp this year is how many crossing routes MHJ is on where he is open. Petting never called any for him, even though did and cross routes were his head and butter in college. He dropped a couple of those earlier in the week, I'm guessing because he hasn't seen...

Listed RB4 on depth chart despite being a 3rd-round pick in 2024. Community expresses surprise and disappointment at his depth-chart position. One high-scoring comment notes: "I'm surprised Benson is so far down given he's entering his 3rd year as a 3rd round draft pick... he is unfortunately not that guy." Another comment: "As someone who owned Benson last year, he is unfortunately not that guy." Injury history cited as limiting factor (50% of games missed across two seasons vs. Conner's 29%). Comments suggest he may be tradeable or dropped; one says "For the love of God, please trade Benson." Another notes "Pretty likely one of Conner or Benson isn't on the week 1 roster." Consensus: Be...

Listed RB3 on depth chart despite being a veteran with prior Cardinals success. Age (31) and recent injury recovery are cited as reasons for the demotion. Community notes new coaching staff (Nathaniel Hackett) has no connection to Conner, explaining the depth chart placement. Multiple comments suggest Conner may be traded or released; one detailed analysis notes his contract can be absorbed by Cardinals with acquiring team paying only $480K, making him a salary-cap bargain for another team. Comments also note Conner took a pay cut to stay in Arizona. Role appears to be 3rd-down/passing-down back and short-yardage specialist. One comment: "James Conner is 31 years old." Another: "They're p...

Listed as RB1 on Cardinals depth chart. Community views this as legitimate—he was signed as a paid veteran and is the safest early-down option while Love develops and Conner recovers from injury. Comments note Allgeier was "very impressive on Atlanta" and "without Bijan he'd easily been a top 20 RB." However, he is on a weak Cardinals team with a poor offensive line and will likely be in a committee with Conner (3rd down/passing) and eventually Love. One comment: "Allgeier was frustratingly good as a former Patterson owner." Consensus: he is a solid depth/flex option but not a league-winner; the Cardinals' overall weakness limits ceiling. One comment suggests he should go "a round or two...

Parker Washington Looking Like Jaguars' No. 1 WR <https://www.draftsharks.com/fantasy-football-news/82090/parker-washington-looking-like-jaguars-no-1-wr> [Retweeted](

Jordan Mason shouldn't be worried by the Vikings' latest training camp signing, suggesting that recent roster additions do not threaten his role or playing time in the Vikings' backfield.

O'Connell highlighted Mason's explosiveness and ability to hit the run where called, emphasizing the Vikings' focus on synced-up identity at the line of scrimmage and getting off the ball into combinations at the point of attack. Aaron Jones' presence in the room is serving as a huge developmental asset for Mason in understanding how to execute these concepts.

O'Connell praised Mason's physical conditioning and readiness, noting he's in unbelievable shape and has already demonstrated comfort and preparedness through his cuts and runs. Mason's explosiveness was evident on tape, and his ability to hit the run where called and operate in space impressed the coach, who expressed excitement about his development.

O'Connell's response to questions about McCarthy not receiving enough opportunity was notably evasive, emphasizing the need to let McCarthy develop and be mindful of his individual development path. The coach's tone suggested concern about external scrutiny and media pressure around McCarthy's role, indicating the organization is managing expectations and development carefully rather than positioning McCarthy as a genuine starter threat.

McCarthy looks serviceable in camp setting, but this is expected given he has no excuse not to look comfortable when his competition has only been in the building since February. Even if McCarthy still isn't ready to be a premier quarterback in this league, his camp comfort level doesn't indicate he's closing the gap with Murray; it reflects Murray's steep learning curve in the offense.

O'Connell emphasized that Murray's learning curve is too steep to waste opportunities on a phony quarterback battle; competition won't bring out his best right now—reps will. The coach is prioritizing Murray's development over protecting McCarthy's feelings or placating media, indicating Murray is the intended Week 1 starter but needs significant work to get up to speed in the offense.

Murray demonstrated a willingness to push the football downfield during the first two days of camp, hitting several shots including a 45-yard bomb to Dontae Fleming on Thursday. O'Connell noted that seeing Murray hit downfield throws even into exotic defensive looks was encouraging, though he cautioned it's still early to identify tendencies before pads come on and intensity increases.

Murray showed a willingness to push the football downfield during the first two days of Vikings training camp. He hit several deep shots, including a 45-yard bomb to Dontae Fleming on Thursday. Head coach Kevin O'Connell noted that while it's early to identify tendencies, seeing Murray hit downfield throws even against exotic defensive looks was encouraging.

The Vikings' cap spending strategy strongly suggests they want Kyler Murray to start. Despite signing Murray, the team is 31st overall in QB group cap spending at $11.3M in 2026 (and 29th at $12.9M in 2025), indicating they are not paying premium money for the position and have flexibility to spend elsewhere. This conservative QB spending approach, combined with Murray's strong early training camp performance, signals the team's preference for Murray as the starter.

Murray dominated Saturday's training camp practice, going 14 for 17 with only two borderline drops among incompletions. He showed comfort and poise like a veteran who has started nearly 100 NFL games. Murray connected five times with Justin Jefferson, made great anticipatory throws to Myles Price and T.J. Hockenson, and demonstrated the exact type of play-making that fits Kevin O'Connell's offensive scheme. He spent more time with the offensive starters than McCarthy.

McCarthy had his worst training camp performance on Saturday, going 8 for 16 with an interception (two completions were screen passes). He was indecisive, threw late to receivers, and struggled to find rhythm. He spent most of his time with the second-team offense against the first-team defense, while Murray dominated with the offensive starters. McCarthy will need to bounce back quickly to remain competitive in the QB battle.

McCarthy faces significant role uncertainty in the Vikings QB competition. Head coach Kevin O'Connell has not gotten enough game tape to evaluate McCarthy's long-term viability as a starter, and the team cannot wait indefinitely on young QBs without an established veteran in place. McCarthy is competing against Kyler Murray for the starting job, with the team's cap spending strategy (31st in QB group spending at $11.3M) suggesting they want Murray to start.

Been fun to watch fantasy geeks evolve from truthing size-speed freaks like Justin Hunter and Hakeem Butler, to praying lilliputians like Josh Downs and Jayden Reed can break free of the slot.

Been fun to watch fantasy geeks evolve from truthing size-speed freaks like Justin Hunter and Hakeem Butler, to praying lilliputians like Josh Downs and Jayden Reed can break free of the slot.

Klint Kubiak is pleased with Fernando Mendoza (specifically his work ethic) Probably exactly what we thought in terms of work ethic

Tight end Pat Freiermuth caught a 25-yard strike from Aaron Rodgers in the end zone on Saturday, demonstrating the chemistry and connection between the veteran quarterback and his receiving targets at all levels of the field.

Star wide receiver DK Metcalf has dominated in team drills with Aaron Rodgers, connecting on several completions at all levels of the field; he highlighted his dominance by going up and over rookie cornerback Daylen Everette for a touchdown grab, demonstrating the chemistry and elite receiving ability that defines his role in the Steelers' offense.

Four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers has dominated in team drills, connecting on several completions at all levels of the field and reminding everyone why he is considered by many to have the best pure arm in NFL history; he threaded the needle on multiple occasions, including a 25-yard strike to Pat Freiermuth in the end zone on Saturday.

Tight end Kaden Wetjen caught a 60-yard touchdown pass from rookie quarterback Will Howard earlier in training camp, showcasing early chemistry with the new signal-caller and demonstrating his role in the Steelers' offensive scheme.

Rookie quarterback Will Howard delivered a 60-yard touchdown toss to Kaden Wetjen earlier in the week, matching the impressive early training camp performance of fellow Big Ten product Drew Allar and demonstrating the Steelers' confidence in their young signal-caller competition.

Wide receiver A.T. Perry hauled in a perfectly thrown back-shoulder pass from rookie Drew Allar for a gain of nearly 40 yards on a two-minute drill fourth-down situation, setting the offense up inside the 10-yard line and demonstrating chemistry with the new quarterback.

Rookie quarterback Drew Allar delivered an impeccable start to training camp, executing a perfectly thrown back-shoulder pass to A.T. Perry for a gain of nearly 40 yards on a two-minute drill fourth-down situation, demonstrating poise and accuracy in high-leverage moments alongside fellow Big Ten product Will Howard.

Kenneth Walker joined the Chiefs in 2026 as a dynamic running back. The source poses the question: 'With running back Kenneth Walker in Kansas City, will we finally see the Chiefs build the offensive identity around a strong run game?' The source notes the team has an elite offensive line in the run game and suggests that having a dynamic running back could let them build a team around that identity, though the source is uncertain whether it will be enough for them to have an elite offense given remaining receiver problems and tackle concerns.

Sammy Watkins was a supporting piece in the Chiefs' dominant 2018-2022 offensive identity. The source notes he wasn't always healthy and consistent, but his best moments in the playoffs proved to be huge for the team during that era.

Travis Kelce was arguably the best pass-catching tight end in football history and a cornerstone of the Chiefs' dominant 2018-2022 offensive identity, built around him alongside Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill. However, Kelce started to decline in 2023, which took the offense from the best in the league to closer to league average. The source identifies this decline as a key factor in the Chiefs' shift away from an elite passing-game identity.

Tyreek Hill was a cornerstone of the Chiefs' elite passing-game identity from 2018-2022, described as potentially the fastest player ever who grew into being an elite receiver. The source notes the offense was built around Hill alongside Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. However, the wide receiver play fell off a cliff after 2022, contributing to the offense's decline from best in the league to closer to league average by 2023.

Mahomes was the centerpiece of the Chiefs' dominant offensive identity from 2018-2022, defined by his rare combination of arm talent, athleticism, and feel for the game. The source notes the offense was built around him alongside Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce, with strong supporting pieces like offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz. However, the team's offensive identity has deteriorated since 2022; the source observes that in 2024, despite Mahomes starting 15-1, the team never really played dominant football and lacked a calling card. In Super Bowl LIX, the Eagles' elite defense stomped the Chiefs' offense, which had less talent and simply wasn't elite.

Kenneth Walker was acquired by the Chiefs for 2026 as a potential centerpiece for building an offensive identity around a strong run game. The source questions whether Walker will be enough to establish an elite offense, noting that the team still has receiver problems and tackle concerns that limit the ceiling of a passing-game identity. The Chiefs have an elite offensive line in the run game, so a dynamic running back could anchor a run-focused offensive identity.

Travis Kelce was 'arguably the best pass-catching tight end in football history' and the offense was built around him from 2018-2022. However, Kelce started to decline in 2023, which caused the Chiefs' offense to shift from the best in the league to closer to league average. This decline marked the team's forced shift from an offensive identity to a defensive one.

From 2018-2022, Tyreek Hill was a core piece of the Chiefs' dominant offensive identity; the source notes he was 'potentially the fastest player ever who grew into being an elite receiver.' The offense was built around him, Patrick Mahomes, and Travis Kelce as the three primary weapons during the championship era.

From 2018-2022, Mahomes was the centerpiece of the Chiefs' dominant, explosive offensive identity; the source describes him as 'a player the league had never seen with his combination of arm talent, athleticism, and feel for the game.' The offense was built around him, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill. In 2024, Mahomes started 15-1 games, though the team lacked a clear identity and never played dominant football despite his individual performance.

Tight end catching a 25-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Rodgers in the end zone during training camp, demonstrating connection with the four-time MVP quarterback.

Pro Bowl wide receiver dominating in team drills with Aaron Rodgers, connecting on several completions at all levels of the field; highlighted by scoring a touchdown over rookie Daylen Everette, demonstrating elite playmaking ability in early training camp.

Four-time MVP quarterback and DK Metcalf are completely in sync in team drills, dominating with multiple completions at all levels of the field; Rodgers has also demonstrated his elite arm talent by threading the needle on multiple occasions, including a 25-yard strike to Pat Freiermuth in the end zone.

Rookie quarterback delivering strong performances in early training camp; threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to Kaden Wetjen earlier in the week, competing favorably with fellow Big Ten product Drew Allar in what the source describes as a friendly game of 'Anything you can do, I can do better.'

Wide receiver making plays in training camp; hauled in a perfectly thrown back-shoulder pass from rookie Drew Allar for a gain of nearly 40 yards on fourth down in the two-minute drill, setting the offense up inside the 10-yard line.

Rookie quarterback executing at a high level in early training camp; delivered a perfectly thrown back-shoulder pass to A.T. Perry for a 40-yard gain on fourth down in the two-minute drill, demonstrating poise and accuracy in critical situations alongside fellow Big Ten product Will Howard.

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Saints HC Kellen Moore on Eitenne/Kamara: "These guys can play a number of snaps together, they can play separately ... obviously we got to run the football better so those guys are going to help lead it."

Saints HC Kellen Moore on Eitenne/Kamara: "These guys can play a number of snaps together, they can play separately ... obviously we got to run the football better so those guys are going to help lead it."

JK Dobbins is the talented starter in the Broncos running back room, which has improved markedly and now includes explosive pass-catcher RJ Harvey and talented rookie Jonah Coleman, positioning the Broncos for a strong rushing attack this upcoming season.

Rookie Jonah Coleman looks like someone who can be a major contributor in his rookie year, part of a talented Broncos running back room that also includes starter JK Dobbins and explosive pass-catcher RJ Harvey.

Second-year back RJ Harvey had a productive rookie year with 12 total touchdowns and is positioned as an explosive change of pace/pass catcher in the Broncos running back room alongside starter JK Dobbins and rookie Jonah Coleman.

Backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham has been throwing passes during Broncos training camp, including long touchdown passes to Marvin Mims Jr. during team periods.

Wide receiver Courtland Sutton is expected to be one of the Broncos' top pass-catching options this upcoming season alongside Jaylen Waddle, with the snaps and targets behind those two up for grabs among WR3 contenders.

Wide receiver Troy Franklin is one of three main contenders for the Broncos' WR3 job alongside Marvin Mims Jr. and Pat Bryant. Franklin flashed at different times last season and can make a strong case for the job, but early in camp, Marvin Mims Jr. has stood out amongst the rest.

Rookie running back Jonah Coleman looks like someone who can be a major contributor in his rookie year for the Broncos. The source notes the running back room has gotten markedly better and Coleman is part of a talented trio alongside starter JK Dobbins and second-year back RJ Harvey that should give the Broncos a strong rushing attack.

Second-year running back RJ Harvey had a productive rookie year with 12 total touchdowns and is part of an improved Broncos running back room. The source notes the running back room has gotten markedly better and Harvey serves as an explosive change of pace/pass catcher option alongside starter JK Dobbins and rookie Jonah Coleman.

Veteran running back JK Dobbins has promised to play in all 17 games this season and wants to lead the NFL in rushing, but his injury history presents a significant concern. Throughout his NFL career, Dobbins has dealt with multiple serious lower body injuries including an ACL, Achilles injury, and a season-ending Lisfranc injury last season. Head Coach Sean Payton stressed the importance of Dobbins to the team, noting he was a big reason the Broncos won 14 games last season and that the running game fell completely apart without him. The source acknowledges that staying healthy for all 17 games will be a difficult promise to keep due to wear and tear and things out of players' control.

Wide receiver Pat Bryant has flashed early in Broncos training camp, receiving a 40+ yard pass from quarterback Bo Nix and competing for the WR3 job alongside Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims Jr.

Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle's chemistry with quarterback Bo Nix looks great early in Broncos training camp, with the two connecting throughout camp. Waddle is expected to be one of the Broncos' top pass-catching options this upcoming season alongside Courtland Sutton.

Wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. has stood out amongst the WR3 contenders early in Broncos training camp, making plays throughout camp and catching long touchdown passes from both Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham while being heavily targeted during 11-on-11 team periods. Mims is in a contract year, and the source notes that if he continues this sort of play throughout camp and into the regular season, he seems like a strong candidate to have a breakout season. While his work as a wide receiver has been inconsistent historically, he has been a reliable deep threat and had stretches of really good football.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has come out of the gates on fire early in training camp, hitting multiple deep passes including a 50-yard bomb to Marvin Mims and a 40+ yarder to Pat Bryant. Nix does not appear impacted by his offseason ankle surgery that cost him the vast majority of his offseason, and his chemistry with Jaylen Waddle looks great with the two connecting throughout camp. The source notes this is a great sign for the Broncos offense looking this good early in camp against a good defense, with new offensive coordinator Davis Webb implementing more uptempo, quicker-to-the-line play with creativity and motion.

Rookie running back expected to be a major contributor in his first season with the Broncos; the source characterizes Coleman as someone who 'can be a major contributor his rookie year' within a three-back committee that also includes starter JK Dobbins and explosive change-of-pace back RJ Harvey.

Second-year back with a productive rookie year that included 12 total touchdowns; identified as an explosive change-of-pace and pass-catching option in the Broncos backfield, suggesting a role as a complementary back with receiving upside alongside starter JK Dobbins.

Identified as the talented starter in the Broncos rushing attack; the source notes the Broncos running back room has improved markedly and that Dobbins anchors a three-back committee alongside explosive change-of-pace back RJ Harvey and rookie Jonah Coleman, positioning the Broncos for a strong rushing attack this upcoming season.

Rookie RB Jonah Coleman looks like someone who can be a major contributor in his rookie year; part of an improved Broncos running back room that Head Coach Sean Payton said has 'gotten markedly better' from 2023, with Coleman, JK Dobbins, and RJ Harvey expected to provide a strong rushing attack.

Second-year RB RJ Harvey had a productive rookie year with 12 total touchdowns and is positioned as an explosive change-of-pace/pass-catcher option in an improved Broncos running back room; Head Coach Sean Payton noted the running back room has 'gotten markedly better' compared to 2023, with Harvey, starter JK Dobbins, and rookie Jonah Coleman expected to give the Broncos a strong rushing attack.

RB JK Dobbins is a major question mark for the Denver Broncos due to serious injury history: ACL, Achilles, and season-ending Lisfranc injury last season; told reporters he promises to play in all 17 games this season and wants to lead the NFL in rushing; before his injury last season, he was 3rd in the NFL in rushing but suffered a freak hip drop tackle vs. the Raiders that ended his season; Head Coach Sean Payton stressed Dobbins' importance to the team, noting he was a big reason they won 14 games last season and that the running game fell completely apart without him; Payton said 'He was a big part of why we won 14 games last year, and sometimes that can get lost in the narrative'; however, keeping such a promise will be difficult given wear and tear and injury risk inherent to the position.

WR Pat Bryant is one of three main contenders for the Broncos' WR3 job alongside Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims; has received deep passes in camp, including a 40+ yarder from Bo Nix, and flashed at different times last season, but early in camp has not stood out as much as Marvin Mims.

WR Marvin Mims Jr. has stood out amongst the three main WR3 contenders (Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims, Pat Bryant) early in camp, making plays throughout, catching long touchdown passes from Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham, and being heavily targeted during 11-on-11 team periods; while his work as a wide receiver has been inconsistent and he has yet to put together a full season of consistent production, he has been a reliable deep threat and had stretches of really good football; in a contract year, Mims appears positioned for a potential breakout season if he continues this play into the regular season, as players around the league often have big years before free agency.

QB Bo Nix has come out of the gates on fire in early camp, hitting multiple deep passes including a 50-yard bomb to Marvin Mims and a 40+ yarder to Pat Bryant; shows no impact from offseason ankle surgery that cost him most of his offseason; chemistry with Jaylen Waddle looks great with the two connecting throughout camp; new offensive coordinator Davis Webb's uptempo, quicker-to-the-line approach with more motion and creativity is producing early results against a good defense.

Used as a breakout comparison for Parker Washington, but community pushes back on the analogy. ARSB had 90 catches in his 2nd year with minimal WR competition (Khalif Raymond, DJ Chark, Josh Reynolds); Washington is in his 4th year with 58 catches and faces BTJ, Meyers, and multiple TEs. Multiple comments note the situations are 'not really the same' and that Washington 'may not be on the field in 2 WR sets.' One comment notes ARSB had 'two injured WRs' to beat out, whereas Washington has healthy competition. The comparison is used to hype Washington but is largely rejected by the community as apples-to-oranges.

Community notes Lawrence 'broke into the top 5 at QB' and is 'looking for [Washington] every play,' suggesting improved QB play and target clarity. However, one comment warns 'Lawrence will never have a WR1; he spreads the ball to everyone,' suggesting a pass-heavy but distributed offense. Another notes Lawrence 'likes throwing deep shots' but the Jags' 'bread and butter is intermediate passing concepts.' Overall sentiment is optimistic about Lawrence's development but cautious about any single receiver monopolizing targets.

Mentioned as a high-ceiling late-round flier despite dual-position concerns. One comment notes Hunter is 'undrafted in many leagues' and is their 'favorite Jags WR at cost' with 'probably the highest ceiling you can get as a last pick.' However, the same comment acknowledges the WR room is 'way more crowded than CB' and it will 'probably take an injury or two' for Hunter to be fantasy viable. Another comment questions whether a Heisman winner should be featured but notes he's in the minority. Dual-position split (WR and defense) makes some hesitant to pick him up. Described as a 'good football player' whose talent 'doesn't fully translate to FFB.'

Community is skeptical of Strange's fantasy value despite being a popular sleeper. One detailed comment warns that Strange faces significant downside: the Jags have 4 WRs worth targeting over him (Washington, BTJ, Meyers, and Hunter), plus two rookie TEs (Boerkircher as blocking specialist; Koziol getting 'ton of receiving opportunities'). Strange is TE18 in current ADP and viewed as a 'bye week waiver fill-in player' rather than a league-winner. Multiple comments prefer other TEs or note that Strange 'might get squeezed for opportunities in all directions.' One comment directly compares him unfavorably to Ferguson from last year.

Mentioned as the secondary target in Jacksonville's WR hierarchy behind Washington. Community notes he's a consistent option but not the primary focus; one comment suggests 'all signs point to Washington being the guy over BTJ' and that Meyers will be the fallback. Described as a reliable but unspectacular option in a crowded pass-catching room.

Community consensus is that BTJ is the 'real wild card' and has fallen off compared to Washington. Multiple comments suggest BTJ is 'hesitant on being hit' and 'slows up during routes over the middle,' whereas Washington 'welcomes the pain.' One comment notes BTJ 'offering nothing' on intermediate passing concepts, which are the Jags' bread and butter. Despite being a high draft pick, BTJ appears to be losing target share to Washington in practice, making him a riskier fantasy asset than the hype suggests.

Article claims Washington is Lawrence's top target in practice; community consensus is bullish on him as a WR3/4 value play, with multiple comments noting he's the best receiver on the Jags roster and 'the guy you actually need.' Drafted in 10th round in recent Yahoo leagues; some worry he'll be taken earlier due to hype. Entering 4th year with 58 catches last season; compared to Amon-Ra St. Brown's breakout but critics note lower baseline (90 catches in ARSB's 2nd year) and more competition from BTJ and Jakobi Meyers. Described as 'willing to go over the middle' and 'catches everything,' suggesting role clarity and reliability. Strong support for him as a sneaky flex/WR2-3 candidate.

Gabriel is a second-year quarterback competing for the Browns' starting role in the quarterback competition alongside Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Taylen Green. He is one of the possible candidates that locker room sources may be referring to as the best quarterback option on the roster, though no explicit confirmation is provided.

Green is a rookie sixth-round draft choice competing for the Browns' starting quarterback position alongside Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel. He is one of the possible candidates that locker room sources may be referring to as the best quarterback option on the roster, though no explicit confirmation is provided.

Sanders is competing with Deshaun Watson and other quarterbacks for the Browns' starting position. Head coach Todd Monken is evaluating the competition through training camp installs and practice reps, assessing line-of-scrimmage operation, huddle command, and concept understanding. Sanders is characterized as a 'former fifth-round draft pick who posted one of the worst rookie seasons in the past 25 years,' indicating significant performance concerns. Locker room sentiment suggests Sanders is not viewed as the best quarterback option on the roster.

Watson is in an open quarterback competition with Shedeur Sanders and other options (Taylen Green, Dillon Gabriel) for the Browns' starting role. Head coach Todd Monken is drawing out the decision, evaluating command of the huddle, line-of-scrimmage operation, and understanding of concepts. Watson is described as a 'broken and ineffective quarterback whose last good season came in 2020,' suggesting significant decline from his peak. Locker room word indicates Watson may not be the best quarterback option on the roster currently.

Gabriel is a second-year quarterback competing in the Browns QB battle. Locker room word suggests he may be among the QB options being considered as potentially better than Watson or Sanders.

Green is a rookie sixth-round draft choice competing in the Browns QB battle. Locker room word suggests he may be among the QB options being considered as potentially better than Watson or Sanders.

Sanders is competing for the Browns starting QB role as a former fifth-round draft pick who posted one of the worst rookie seasons in the past 25 years. Monken is drawing out the QB decision, and locker room word suggests Sanders may not be the best QB option on the roster currently.

Watson is competing for the Browns starting QB role against Shedeur Sanders in Todd Monken's first training camp as head coach. Described as 'broken and ineffective' with his last good season in 2020; locker room word suggests he may not be the best QB option on the roster currently.

Jaydon Blue is competing with seventh-round pick Phil Mafah for RB2 duties at the Cowboys, with Mafah showing increased explosiveness at training camp.

Javonte Williams is the starter at running back for the Cowboys, with seventh-round pick Phil Mafah competing for RB2 duties and showing increased explosiveness at training camp.

Seventh-round pick Phil Mafah is showing increased explosiveness at Cowboys training camp after focusing his offseason work on burst and agility. At 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, Mafah has displayed an extra gear and more shifty movements compared to his similar downhill running style to starter Javonte Williams. If he can consistently show this burst and stack good days, he could seriously challenge for significant playing time in the RB2 competition against Jaydon Blue.

George Pickens' connection with quarterback Dak Prescott is cooking at Cowboys training camp, showing strong chemistry early in the offseason.

CeeDee Lamb's connection with quarterback Dak Prescott is cooking at Cowboys training camp, indicating strong chemistry heading into the season.

Dak Prescott is looking sharp at Cowboys training camp with strong connections developing with CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.

Seventh-round pick Phil Mafah is showing noticeably improved explosiveness at training camp compared to his draft profile. Originally drafted with a similar tough, downhill running style to starter Javonte Williams, Mafah has displayed an extra gear and increased burst in his movements at camp. At 6-foot-1 and 235 pounds, his offseason work focused on explosiveness has paid off, and he could seriously challenge for significant playing time if he can consistently show this burst and stack good days while battling Jaydon Blue for RB2 duties.

Brennen Thompson vs KeAndre Lambert-Smith: Thompson getting “much more offensive volume” Chance KLS doesn’t make the team Via @​alexinsdorf99

Brennen Thompson vs KeAndre Lambert-Smith: Thompson getting “much more offensive volume” Chance KLS doesn’t make the team Via @​alexinsdorf99

Through 3 days of camp (small sample size without pads, I know!), there is nothing to complain about if you are a #Jets fan outside of waiting for Sweat and Ossai to get back... - Both Bailey and Sadiq have immediately popped and look like they belong - Geno has played good, clean football and is in sync with GW and AD - Both kickers are holding up well - Olu and Membou continue to look the part of foundational, bookend tackles

Through 3 days of camp (small sample size without pads, I know!), there is nothing to complain about if you are a #Jets fan outside of waiting for Sweat and Ossai to get back... - Both Bailey and Sadiq have immediately popped and look like they belong - Geno has played good, clean football and is in sync with GW and AD - Both kickers are holding up well - Olu and Membou continue to look the part of foundational, bookend tackles

De’Von Achane wants the rushing title 🔥

Emeka Egbuka on playing his rookie season with Mike Evans: "When you think of Tampa Bay, you think of Mike Evans ... I'm thankful to have had the year that I had with him."

Emeka Egbuka on playing his rookie season with Mike Evans: "When you think of Tampa Bay, you think of Mike Evans ... I'm thankful to have had the year that I had with him."

Jaxson Dart on new HC John Harbaugh's leadership: "The biggest thing is, he’s never trying to change anybody from who they are, but he’s putting out his culture, his plan, and it’s for us to buy into it ... we’re all buying into the exact same plan because we trust him, because of how great of a coach he is and the man he is as well."

Bo Nix basically tells us he’s going to keep using mobility:

Physical possession wide receiver Jack Bech is positioned to benefit from the heavy feature role of tight end Brock Bowers in Kubiak's offense. The source notes that Bowers' ability to draw attention will open things up for other targets like Bech, as well as speedy wide receiver Tre Tucker and running back Ashton Jeanty out of the backfield.

Speedy wide receiver Tre Tucker is positioned to benefit from the heavy feature role of tight end Brock Bowers in Kubiak's offense. The source notes that Bowers' ability to draw attention will open things up for other targets like Tucker, as well as physical possession wide receiver Jack Bech and running back Ashton Jeanty out of the backfield.

Tight end Brock Bowers, 23 years old at 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, is lighting up training camp and looms large for Kubiak's 2026 offense. The source notes that Bowers is a do-it-all type who can run routes like a wide receiver with tight-end size, can block, and is an elite player at his position after a spectacular rookie season in 2024. Bowers is expected to be heavily featured and will be frequently targeted by Cousins due to his ability to run crisp routes, get open, make clutch grabs, and gain valuable yards after the catch.

Running back Ashton Jeanty is integral to the Raiders' offensive success in 2026. The source emphasizes that a productive ground game from Jeanty and the offensive line is essential to opening up play-action bootlegs and rollouts for Kirk Cousins to attack the middle of the field in Kubiak's air attack.

The 2026 No. 1 overall pick is in watch, learn, and develop mode behind Kirk Cousins with the Raiders. Mendoza acknowledged the value of the Shanahan-tree outside zone run scheme and its complementary relationship to the passing game, noting that the run game 'lets the offensive line and their talents shine' and that 'the game is built on the run.'

2025 season stats: 10 games (8 starts), 166 of 269 completions (61.7%), 1,721 yards, 10 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 84.8 QB rating, 14 carries for 7 yards and 1 touchdown. Career stats (2012-25): 174 games (167 starts), 3,934 of 5,899 completions (66.7%), 44,700 yards, 298 touchdowns, 131 interceptions, 96.8 QB rating, 965 carries for 965 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Cousins excels at executing play-action fakes and is adept at spinning around, reading the field, and locating open windows downfield due to his processing of pre-snap coverages quickly. The source notes that with a consistent and established run game from running back Ashton Jeanty and the offensive line, Cousins can attack the middle of the field via play-action bootlegs and rollouts in Kubiak's air attack.

The source emphasizes that Cousins thrives as an under-center, play-action-centric quarterback due to his 14 seasons of experience taking direct snaps under center, which has made footwork, drops, and handoffs core muscle memories. Heading into 2026 healthy, Cousins' natural rhythm and pre-snap reading ability are best deployed in under-center formations where he can hide the ball and execute play-action fakes effectively to freeze defenders.