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Matthew Golden did not practice on Sunday due to a toe injury; it is unclear how serious the injury is for Golden. He is day-to-day going into the week with an update expected from coach Matt LaFleur.

Jayden Reed did not practice on Sunday due to an ankle injury; it is unclear how serious the injury is for Reed, who signed a three-year extension with Green Bay this offseason. He is day-to-day going into the week with an update expected from coach Matt LaFleur.

Colts coach Shane Steichen said Josh Downs could potentially return for Tuesday's joint practice at New England after missing a second straight practice on Sunday; Steichen clarified that the groin injury is not considered serious and he could be back on the field as soon as Tuesday.

Bears expecting Burden to miss about one month with a groin injury; originally seemed like only a week or two, but now pushing him to being sidelined right until Week 1. Fantasy managers with drafts coming up in redraft leagues should be cautious with Burden.

Jalen Nailor is positioned as a buy-low candidate in dynasty formats and a late-round dart throw for best ball purposes, suggesting undervalued draft capital relative to his roster security and upside.

Jaydon Blue is competing for the number two running back role with the Dallas Cowboys, with Trey Benson potentially being targeted to compete with him for that spot.

Dareke Young was brought over from Seattle to the Las Vegas Raiders for a roster spot. He plays special teams and can provide the occasional go route, making him a candidate for a sixth receiver spot if the Raiders keep one.

Malachi Corley, who adds special teams value, could round out the wide receiver room for the Cleveland Browns if they keep six receivers.

Tylan Wallace, who adds special teams value, could round out the wide receiver room for the Cleveland Browns if they keep six receivers.

Isaiah Bond, who adds special teams value, could round out the wide receiver room for the Cleveland Browns if they keep six receivers.

Jerry Jeudy is expected to be one of the top three receivers for the Cleveland Browns. However, if Denzel Boston's emergence continues, Jeudy could be displaced from the roster.

Fernando Mendoza is expected to be inserted under center for the Las Vegas Raiders at some point, which could provide upside for Dont'e Thornton.

Kyle Williams is behind Kayshon Boutte on the New England Patriots' receiver depth chart.

Efton Chism is behind Kayshon Boutte on the New England Patriots' receiver depth chart.

Romeo Doubs is a roster lock for the New England Patriots, ranked second on the receiver depth chart ahead of Kayshon Boutte.

A.J. Brown is the top receiver for the New England Patriots, with Kayshon Boutte ranked fourth behind him.

Kayshon Boutte wants a new contract and is unhappy with his role as the number four receiver behind A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, and Pop Douglas with the New England Patriots. After operating as the team's primary red zone weapon and arguably their most important receiver in 2025 (since Diggs did not play a full complement of snaps), Boutte is looking for a clearer path to snaps as he works towards a new contract. He is much more than just the vertical threat the Patriots deployed him as last season and should have no shortage of suitors on the trade market at the right price. New England will likely demand a pick commensurate with what they would get as a compensatory pick if Boutte left in free agency next offseason. Boutte is a buy low in dynasty and a late round dart throw for best ball purposes.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, an offseason addition, is competing for a roster spot with the Indianapolis Colts behind Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. If Deion Burks does not make the team, Westbrook-Ikhine will be part of the receiver group along with Laquon Treadwell, Ashton Dulin, and Anthony Gould.

Anthony Gould is competing for a roster spot with the Indianapolis Colts behind Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. If Deion Burks does not make the team, Gould will be part of the receiver group along with Laquon Treadwell, Ashton Dulin, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

Ashton Dulin is competing for a roster spot with the Indianapolis Colts behind Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. If Deion Burks does not make the team, Dulin will be part of the receiver group along with Laquon Treadwell, Anthony Gould, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

Laquon Treadwell is competing for a roster spot with the Indianapolis Colts behind Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. If Deion Burks does not make the team, Treadwell will be part of the receiver group along with Ashton Dulin, Anthony Gould, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

Josh Downs is a roster lock for the Indianapolis Colts as a top receiver, with Deion Burks and other receivers competing behind him.

Alec Pierce is a roster lock for the Indianapolis Colts as a top receiver, with Deion Burks and other receivers competing behind him.

Deion Burks, a seventh-round rookie pick viewed as an excellent fit for the Indianapolis Colts, is in jeopardy of not making the active roster. He slipped in the NFL Draft due to underwhelming production at Oklahoma, size and role projections, and injury history, but was viewed as a Day 2 talent by many. He is still running with the 3s at training camp. If Burks does not make the team, the Colts will go with Laquon Treadwell, Ashton Dulin, Anthony Gould, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine behind Alec Pierce and Josh Downs. Burks remains a hold in dynasty leagues, but those considering a late round shot on him in deeper redraft leagues may want to pause.

David Moore is Dave Canales' favorite for the fourth receiver job with the Carolina Panthers, giving him an edge over John Metchie for that roster spot.

Chris Brazzell is out for the season with an injury, which was expected to help John Metchie's roster chances with the Carolina Panthers.

Bryce Young is the quarterback for the Carolina Panthers and is a likely supporter of John Metchie, which could help Metchie's roster chances.

John Metchie, reunited with Bryce Young with the Carolina Panthers, was expected to be a lock to make the roster, especially with the injury to Chris Brazzell. However, if the Panthers only keep five receivers, special teams value may be a deciding factor if he cannot surpass Dave Canales' favorite, David Moore, for the fourth receiver job. Carolina kept seven wide receivers last season and are expected to keep at least six this year, so Metchie should be safe, but his fantasy upside may be nil if he cannot move up to the fourth receiver role before the end of preseason.

Johnny Wilson is competing for a roster spot with the Philadelphia Eagles but trails Elijah Moore on the depth chart. Darius Cooper's special teams value enhances Cooper's roster chances over Wilson.

Marquise Brown is a roster lock for the Philadelphia Eagles, ranked ahead of veteran Elijah Moore on the receiver depth chart.

Makai Lemon, a first-round rookie, is a roster lock for the Philadelphia Eagles, ranked ahead of veteran Elijah Moore on the depth chart. One beat writer's assessment of UDFA Darius Cooper's camp was so strong that the writer said, 'If Lemon was having the camp Cooper was having, every reporter would be hyping the first round rookie.'

DeVonta Smith is the clear top receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, ahead of all other receivers on the depth chart.

Darius Cooper, an UDFA, is now seen as a virtual lock to make the Philadelphia Eagles' final roster. He has had an excellent camp and plays special teams, enhancing his value over veteran receivers like Elijah Moore and Johnny Wilson. One beat writer compared his camp favorably to first-round rookie Makai Lemon.

Elijah Moore may not make the Philadelphia Eagles' final roster. He is in danger of being waived at final cutdown unless he makes waves in preseason, as he has not stood out during camp. UDFA Darius Cooper, now seen as a virtual lock to make the final roster, has complicated the roster math. Moore is clearly behind DeVonta Smith, Dontaviyon Wicks, Darius Cooper, Makai Lemon, and Marquise Brown. Cooper also plays special teams, enhancing his value over Moore and Johnny Wilson. Philadelphia has only kept five receivers in each of the last two seasons and kept only four in 2023.

James Conner is a lock to make the Arizona Cardinals' roster as one of their four running backs.

Tyler Allgeier is a lock to make the Arizona Cardinals' roster as one of their four running backs.

Jeremiyah Love is a lock to make the Arizona Cardinals' roster as one of their four running backs.

Bam Knight had a strong performance in the Hall of Fame game, running for 5.0 yards per carry while competing with Trey Benson for the fourth running back spot with the Arizona Cardinals. His special teams value and healthy status give him an edge over the injured Benson.

Trey Benson's roster spot with the Arizona Cardinals is in jeopardy after the Hall of Fame game. He remains sidelined with a left knee flare-up while Bam Knight, his main competition for the fourth running back spot, had a strong performance running for 5.0 yards per carry. With Jeremiyah Love, Tyler Allgeier, and James Conner all being locks and Bam Knight healthy with special teams value, Benson may be on the outside looking in. The entire NFL world would be shocked if Benson was outright waived, so a trade is possible—potentially to the Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys.

Calvin Austin can function as a returner for the New York Giants, providing special teams value that could help his roster chances, though Braxton Berrios is the preferred return man.