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KC - WR Tyreek Hill a trade candidate?

Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio

Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill could be traded early next season if a contract extension can't be worked out, according to Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk.com.

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The Chiefs have to pay Chris Jones and eventually Patrick Mahomes, so investing top of the market money in Hill while they have Mecole Hardman developing might not be the most attractive choice in cap management. Hill's value would obviously drop if he is anywhere but Kansas City, but that isn't a big concern for his value this year. The Chiefs tagged Dee Ford and then traded him this offseason, and they could pursue a similar strategy with Hill.

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CIN - RB Joe Mixon primed for huge season

Source: Pro Football Focus - Evan McPhillips

Cincinnati Bengals RB Joe Mixon is expected to have a breakout season is new coach Zac Taylor's outside-zone running scheme, in the opinion of Evan McPhillips of Pro Football Focus.

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The Bengals did suffer a blow on the offensive line when they lost first-round pick Jonah Williams, but overall the new offense should help Mixon, and he could be a more dangerous downfield receiver if he is used the way Todd Gurley was in Los Angeles while Taylor was on the staff. Mixon is worth consideration in the late first.

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DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott planning trip?

Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Mike Florio

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is believed to be making plans for an out-of-country trip to begin a holdout as his teammates report to training camp in the coming week, a source said Saturday, July 20.

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Elliott still has to report by early August to get his accrued year and become a free agent next year, so we expect this to be a non-story in a few weeks.

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ATL - WR Julio Jones to report to camp

Source: MMQB - Albert Breer

Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones will report to camp with his teammates Sunday, July 21. Jones is seeking a new contract, and owner Arthur Blank said the team is amenable to giving him one.

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Jones deserves to be at the top of the wide receiver pay scale and the Falcons will save money if they lock him in now, but there's no sign that a new contract is impending at the moment.

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NE - WR Demaryius Thomas placed on PUP list

Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates

New England Patriots WR Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) is on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list entering his first season with the Pats.

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This was completely expected. If Thomas can make the opening day roster it will be an upset. He is more likely to either be released or stay on the PUP list during the season. His health and Josh Gordon's status with the league will be key to first round pick N'keal Harry's redraft value.

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NE - RB Sony Michel unable to perform

Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates

New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) opens training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list after undergoing a procedure on his knee this offseason.

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Michel needs to get back on the field soon if he is going to hold off Damien Harris. Harris is roughly on the same talent level as Michel as an inside runner and he should be a lot more durable. Every day Michel stays on the PUP should move him down and Harris up in ADP.

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HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins on PUP list

Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (shoulder) will begin training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.

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Hopkins had offseason surgery, so this isn't too alarming. If he isn't on the field by mid-August then we could revise that outlook, but for now this is only something to monitor.

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HOU - WR Will Fuller likely to be ready for opener

Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Houston Texans WR Will Fuller (knee) is expected to be completely recovered from his torn anterior cruciate ligament in time to play against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.

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We probably won't get to see Fuller in the preseason, but will be monitoring his practice reports closely. He has nearly been a WR1 for fantasy when healthy and receiving passes from Deshaun Watson, but the healthy part has been a sticking point. He is very cheap in drafts for a playing with his per game scoring history, but it's also possible that he is passed by Keke Coutee in the target pecking order if Coutee has a strong, healthy summer. Both Texans complementary wide receivers present upside at current ADP.

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HOU - Big role coming for D'Onta Foreman?

Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Houston Texans RB D'Onta Foreman's performance this year will be a 'season-long audition' to show he deserves to be the lead back in 2020, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.

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The Texans backfield is projecting to be a committee and it might not have enough production to support two weekly fantasy starters. Lamar Miller will need Foreman to be a flop to hold down the kind of workload he had last year, but Foreman might not be a hit even if he proves to be recovered from his 2017 achilles tear. It will be difficult to be eager about investing in this backfield.

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ATL - TE Austin Hooper good to go for camp

Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure

Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper (ankle) will participate in training camp after missing minicamp due to an ankle injury.

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Hooper could be a solid TE1 if he gets the same target share as last year in what should be an even more efficient offense with the return of coordinator Dirk Koetter.

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CHI - RB David Montgomery drawing praise

Source: ChicagoBears.com - Larry Mayer

Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery is drawing praise from his head coach and general manager heading into his first NFL training camp. 'He's just so well-rounded. He can do everything,' said general manager Ryan Pace on Sunday, July 21. 'I think he should get a fair amount of carries in the preseason,' head coach Matt Nagy said.

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Montgomery will share with Tarik Cohen and Mike Davis, but he has a chance to lead the backfield in targets and get the majority of goal line and game finishing carries. He'll need to do that to justify an already optimistic ADP.

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CHI - WR Anthony Miller expected to be ready

Source: ChicagoBears.com

Chicago Bears WR Anthony Miller (shoulder) is expected to be ready for the beginning of training camp. 'We expect him to be ready to go but again we're going to be smart about how we build him in,' said general manager Ryan Pace on Sunday, July 21.

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Miller played most of last year with a bum shoulder and could be even better with the issue surgically repaired. The Bears pass offense still has a lot of mouths to feed, so Miller could be very efficient but inconsistent if everyone stays healthy. Mitchell Trubisky should be the main beneficiary of an improved set of targets, assuming he improves in his second year under Matt Nagy.

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CHI - TE Trey Burton expected for start of camp

Source: ChicagoBears.com

Chicago Bears TE Trey Burton (hernia) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Ryan Pace on Sunday, July 21.

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The team will ease him back in, but it should be an uneventful return to action after a routine surgery. Adam Shaheen is the more healthy tight end and could make a bid for more targets if Burton is slow to return, but Burton will remain in the more fantasy friendly role.

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CLE - RB Duke Johnson won't be a distraction

Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot

Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson's public trade request won't hinder the team at training camp, according to WR Jarvis Landry. 'It will not be a distraction,' Landry said Friday, July 19. 'Our focus is pretty clear. We want to win a championship and the guys that are here, that's going to help us do that. We start on Thursday. Let's get it done.'

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Johnson's value will go up if he's traded, but there doesn't seem to be a strong market for his services. He does have the potential for a value bump and he's much better than his ADP indicates, so this could be a good time to deal for Johnson in dynasty leagues.

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SF - WR Jordan Matthews likely to make roster

Source: The Mercury News - Cam Inman

San Francisco 49ers WR Jordan Matthews is expected to make the 53-man roster along with Dante Pettis, Marquise Goodwin, Jalen Hurd and Deebo Samuel, according to Cam Inman of The Mercury News.

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The 49ers have an embarrassment of riches at wide receiver. The last receiver or two to get cut from their roster should make another team. Matthews, Trent Taylor, Kendrick Bourne and Richie James all have experience but only one or two will make the roster.

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DEN - TE Noah Fant's blocking praised

Source: The Athletic - Nicki Jhabvala

Denver Broncos TE Noah Fant is impressing with his run blocking so far in training camp. 'One of the things I think was undervalued with him ahead of the draft is I think he's an excellent run-blocker,' Broncos offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello said Sunday, July 21.

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Fant's run blocking won't result in fantasy points for him, but it can get him on the field more as a rookie and earn the trust of his coaches. If he can become a clear starter and every down player right out of the gate, Fant could be a low-end TE1 this year.

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SEA - WR Jaron Brown likely to start

Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta

Seattle Seahawks WR Jaron Brown will likely enter the 2019 season as a starter in three-receiver sets, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times.

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Brown has good physical tools and experience with Russell Wilson, although he's the most likely to lose snaps and targets if second-round pick DK Metcalf of fourth-round pick Gary Jennings are ready for regular roles this year.

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SEA - WR David Moore locked in as starter?

Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta

Seattle Seahawks WR David Moore will open the season as a top-three receiver, according to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times.

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Moore was showing big play ability at the end of Russell Wilson downfield passes. If DK Metcalf can't stay healthy or isn't ready for a big role at the beginning of the season, Moore will rosterable and maybe even relevant for fantasy leagues. He's a fine late round target to hold at the end of redraft rosters while we wait to see how this shakes out.

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HOU - Jordan Thomas the top TE in Houston

Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Houston Texans TE Jordan M. Thomas enters training camp as the No. 1 tight end on the depth chart.

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Thomas was a good red zone target in his rookie year and his snaps and targets should grow. He is unlikely to be a consistent presence in the box score, but at a position where a touchdown equals a good start, he could be a solid matchup streamer with injury upside if the Texans wideouts have another injury-riddled year.

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DEN - Devontae Jackson shines in practice

Source: 104.7 FM Denver - Benjamin Allbright

Denver Broncos RB Devontae Jackson has performed well through the first three days of training camp, according to Benjamin Allbright of 104.7 FM Denver.

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Jackson could make the team as a third or fourth running back because of his return and pass catching ability. Devontae Booker has been only serviceable and will need to fight for his roster spot with a new regime making decisions this year.

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Source: footballguys.com

[JAKEPEAVY21]

I really liked Anthony Miller at Memphis, will he step up and have a big season for the Bears this season?

[Stallion]

The Chiefs should trade Tyreek Hill, for some draft picks.

[LT Profits]

LAC - LA Chargers not budging on RB Melvin Gordon?

Source: Yahoo! Sports - Charles Robinson

Los Angeles Chargers RB Melvin Gordon isn't expected to receive an extension anytime soon, as the team has reportedly 'dug in' on its stance. Barring a change in his camp's expectations, Gordon's threat to potentially hold out will be put to the test, according to Yahoo! Sports' Charles Robinson via multiple sources.

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Watch this one closely as we think it has the potential to get messy. Gordon will have to decide if he is willing to give the Chargers any more than the bare minimum to get his unrestricted free agent status next year - which could still be preempted by a franchise tag. He feels too risky for the first round right now. Justin Jackson and Austin Ekeler would form a committee to replace Gordon if he holds out into the season.

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NE - WR Julian Edelman has thumb injury

Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (thumb) is wearing a small brace over his left thumb, which is expected to sideline him for about three weeks.

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This sounds like nothing, but we'll be watching to make sure that he's ready by the third preseason game. Edelman has a chance to lead the league in receptions this year, so this is an important situation to monitor. In the meantime, Braxton Berrios will have a chance to impress in Edelman's place during camp, and undrafted rookies Jakobi Meyers and Ryan Davis should also get more snaps in practice.

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NYG - QB Eli Manning not in QB competition

Source: 1 No Source

New York Giants QB Eli Manning is not competing with rookie first-round QB Daniel Jones for the starting job during training camp, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.

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This after a lot of buzz that Jones looked better than Manning - or at least more promising - in OTAs. Manning might be the starter Week 1, but it seems clear that he will sit if the season is lost, and it's possible that he declines enough to force the team's hand before that. This will still be a situation to watch this summer to presage in-season developments.

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IND - QB Andrew Luck a full-go for training camp

Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero

Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck was held out of spring practices with a minor calf injury, but he is 'good to go' for training camp, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.

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After a lot of drama around Luck's condition the last two summers, we're looking forward to a hopefully uneventful camp and preseason for him.

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DEN - Steady progress for WR Emmanuel Sanders

Source: DenverBroncos.com - Aric DiLalla

Denver Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) continues to participate in the early portions of practice with the team before leaving to work with trainers, head coach Vic Fangio said Sunday. July 21. 'It's a slow but sure process,' Fangio said. 'Everything is good so far. He's where we expected him to be and even a little bit more.'

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Sanders is at least doing well enough to convince the team that he'll be ready before Week 7 since they didn't keep him on the active PUP and Week 1 is still a potential target return. He should be the #1 receiver as long as he's healthy. The uncertainty around his status is more than baked into his ADP, and he is at least a big threat to keep Courtland Sutton from hitting his ceiling this year.

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ATL - Atlanta to rotate RBs behind Devonta Freeman

Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Will McFadden

Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman is the unquestioned starting running back, but the team may ultimately decide to use Ito Smith, Brian Hill and Qadree Ollison to replace Tevin Coleman, who left for the San Francisco 49ers in free agency this spring.'It's a position that has good talent for us. And now to be talented as a group, it may be a combination of those roles and featuring what those guys can do best. ... That's deeper than we've been at that position for a while, and I'm looking forward to the unique stuff that the guys do have,' head coach Dan Quinn said.

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If Freeman can't stay healthy, the team is likely to employ a committee to replace him, so there's no clear handcuff here. Ollison vs Hill is a good battle to watch, as the winner should get the bulk of early down work if Freeman goes down.

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CHI - CHI kicker up in the air

Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Patrick Finley

Chicago Bears PKs Eddy Pineiro and Elliott Fry will battle for the kicker spot, but neither is in the lead. The team plans to monitor other teams' kicking competitions for a potential option.

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Ryan Pace said "We're watching all the teams, all the competitive situations around the league. One of them will be kicker. We're just watching that progress as we go forward. We know right now where we stand, where some of those battles are occurring. We're watching those. And I'm sure there will be ones that will pop up that might surprise us", so expect that the Week 1 Bears kicker is someone not currently on the roster.

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DEN - WR Juwann Winfree making a name

Source: DenverBroncos.com - Andrew Mason

Denver Broncos WR Juwann Winfree has made 'catch after catch' during training camp, according to Andrew Mason of DenverBroncos.com. 'I see him every day catching a lot of balls, having great routes,' CB Chris Harris Jr. said Sunday, July 21. 'He's stronger than a lot of people would think as a young receiver.'

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Winfree is a big receiver, so he might have trouble overtaking Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick on the depth chart, but he could also create enough buzz that the team can't sneak him through the practice squad. After hitting on Phillip Lindsay last year, Denver could have lightning strike twice with unheralded Colorado players making their team if Winfree keeps this up.

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CLE - RB Orleans Darkwa getting a look from Cleveland

Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan

Free-agent RB Orleans Darkwa (Giants) is working out for the Cleveland Browns on Monday, July 22.

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The Browns don't have a true between the tackles grinder to back up Nick Chubb on the roster. Darkwa could be that guy, although he doesn't have much overlap with Duke Johnson's skillset if any at all, so this probably doesn't reflect at all on the chances of Johnson being dealt before the season.

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NE - WR Justin Hunter works out for Pats

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Free-agent WR Justin Hunter (Steelers) worked out Monday, July 22, for the New England Patriots, according to a source.

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Hunter has size and speed, but has never put it together in the NFL. He can contribute on special teams to help his chances, but he is likely just being brought in as a potential camp body to take snaps while Julian Edelman is out.

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Source: footballguys.com

[Otters27]

The Chiefs should trade Tyreek Hill, for some draft picks.

Right. Mahomes still young. Guy needs protection as #1 priority

[Getch13]

Why Tom Brady’s Cliff Jump With Daughter Is Being Criticized

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KC - Andy Reid ready to move forward with WR Tyreek Hill

Source: ESPN.com - Adam Teicher

Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill will be a welcome participant when full-squad training camp opens Saturday, July 27. 'We're comfortable with Tyreek coming back here and we look forward to bringing him back here and having an opportunity to get back to doing what he loves to do,'' head coach Andy Reid said Tuesday, July 23. 'We have the trust in Tyreek and we're going to go forward in a positive way.'

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Hill is not being suspended by the league and the Chiefs are ready to move on. He's a WR1 for Fantasy GMs as the top target for QB Patrick Mahomes. He should catch 80-plus passes once again in 2019.

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ATL - ATL still working on WR Julio Jones' contract

Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure

Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones showed up to training camp under the promise of a new contract coming his way in the near future. General manager Thomas Dimitroff said Tuesday, July 23, it remains a work in progress. 'We have the utmost faith that Julio is coming here and he's taking care of his business while he's here, and we'll keep plugging away with (Jones' agent) Jimmy (Sexton),'' Dimitroff said. '... I'm confident (the deal) will get done.'' Dimitroff acknowledged the possibility of Jones' camp waiting to see what New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas signs for in a deal that could reset the receiver market. 'I understand that, from a business standpoint,'' Dimitroff said of waiting for the market to be set. 'Do I agree with it necessarily? That's not for me to argue about.'

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The Falcons have taken care of business with DT Grady Jarrett and LB Deion Jones so far this offseason. That leaves Jones as the next man up. He should get a contract that pays him as one of the top WRs in the NFL...again.

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KC - TE Travis Kelce good to go for camp

Source: NFL Network - James Palmer

Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (ankle) reported to camp Tuesday, July 23, after he was held out of organized team activities and minicamp following offseason ankle surgery.

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Fantasy GMs have nothing to worry about here. Kelce is in camp three days early so he can get some extra work in before the rest of the team reports on Friday, July 26.

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CLE - RB Duke Johnson's future discussed

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, is in Cleveland Tuesday, July 23, meeting with the team concerning Johnson's future with the Browns following his offseason trade demand. The Browns kick off training camp Wednesday, July 24.

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Johnson wants to get traded but the team has yet to find any takers. We'll see if some team like the Buccaneers make a play for the speedy receiving back. If he stays with the Browns, Johnson will open the season as the primary backup to Nick Chubb. However, when Kareem Hunt returns from his 8-game suspension then Johnson should move down the depth chart.

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NYG - QB Daniel Jones agrees to terms with NYG

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

New York Giants first-round draft choice QB Daniel Jones agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Giants Monday, July 22, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the contract will include a fifth-year option.

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Jones is seen as the quarterback of the future and will compete with Eli Manning for the starting job in training camp. Manning should win the job out of camp, but if the team struggles they could move on to Jones. He's athletic and known for his high football intelligence. Jones does not have a strong arm but is mechanically sound and reminds some in the scouting community of Ryan Tannehill. We'll see how quickly he can take over for the Giants.

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LAR - WR Cooper Kupp avoids PUP list

Source: NFL Network - Steve Wyche

Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp (knee) was medically cleared Tuesday, July 23, and won't be placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list ahead of training camp.

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Good news for Kupp here as he will not begin the season on the PUP list. He is targeting a return at some point in training camp and his Week 1 status seems good to go.

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NFL - WR Allen Hurns disappointed by release

Source: NFL Network - Jane Slater

Free-agent WR Allen Hurns (Cowboys) was disappointed by the circumstances by which the Dallas Cowboys released him Tuesday, July 23, saying the team asked him to take a pay cut just a couple days before the start of training camp. 'I'm good. Just wished they did this earlier, they asked me for a pay cut Monday (July 22),' Hurns said.

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Hurns has been working to get back from his ankle/leg injury that kept him out of all offseason workouts. The veteran should be able to find a home when healthy enough to pass a physical. He was on track to return at some point in training camp.

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GB - WR Geronimo Allison eyeing slot position duties

Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky

Green Bay Packers WR Geronimo Allison told ESPN's Rob Demovsky that his main focus will be playing in the slot in 2019.

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Allison is one of our favorite young WRs on the Packers roster. We'll see if he can win the slot job and get his fair share of targets behind Davante Adams. Fantasy GMs need to be dialed into the competition in Green Bay for the pecking order in the receiving corps.

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SF - WR Trent Taylor rising to the occasion

Source: NFL Network - Michael Silver

San Francisco 49ers WR Trent Taylor has 'risen to the occasion with added competition over the offseason,' according to NFL Network's Michael Silver. As such, Silver expects Pettis to be a key contributor in 2019.

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Taylor is a strong receiver on underneath routes. We'll see if he can continue to develop his game and earn the trust of Jimmy Garoppolo.

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SF - WR Dante Pettis expected to take another step

Source: NFL Network - Michael Silver

San Francisco 49ers WR Dante Pettis is a 'student of the game' and 'can line up anywhere,' according to NFL Network's Michael Silver. As such, Silver expects Pettis to be a key contributor in 2019.

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Pettis has speed to burn and can get by defenders in the blink of an eye. He could get around 55 catches and 800-plus yards in year two. Fantasy GMs should look at him as a WR3 with upside. His current ADP is WR29 (6.09) in 12-team PPR leagues.

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LAR - RB Todd Gurley intends to play at 218 pounds

Source: NFL.com - Steve Wyche

Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee) wants to play the 2019 season at 218 pounds after playing most of his career around 224 pounds, according to NFL.com's Steve Wyche.

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We'll see if the lighter weight helps keep Gurley healthy this year. His knee history is a huge concern for Fantasy GMs and that's why Gurley's average draft position is near the top of the second round instead of being at the top of the first like it has been since he entered the league.

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MIN - Chad Beebe the favorite for No. 3 WR duties

Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero

Minnesota Vikings WR Chad Beebe has emerged as the most likely candidate to begin the season as the third receiver behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, according to NFL Network's Tom Pellisero.

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The Vikings picked up Beebe as an undrafted free agent in 2018 out of Northern Illinois. He spent most of last year on the team's practice squad but was promoted late in the year when Stefon Diggs was banged up. There has been a consistent drum beat of positive news about Beebe this offseason. That has certainly garnered our attention and we will be watching him closely in the preseason.

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SEA - Blitz no match for QB Russell Wilson

Source: Pro Football Focus

Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson compiled a passer rating of 113.6 against the blitz in 2018 - the third-best mark in the league for a quarterback with at least 50 pass attempts - according to Pro Football Focus.

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We don't need advanced data to know that Wilson was great against pressure. He remains calm under duress and his legs can buy him all the time he needs to find the open receiver.

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NO - QB Drew Brees shredded the blitz in 2018

Source: Pro Football Focus

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees compiled a passer rating of 120.0 against the blitz in 2018 - the second-best mark in the league for a quarterback with at least 50 pass attempts - according to Pro Football Focus.

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Brees is really good under pressure. He does a good job of buying time and moving within the pocket to find a passing lane. Brees is not quite the player he used to be from a fantasy perspective but should still be able to post low-end QB1 numbers in 2019.

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KC - QB Patrick Mahomes burns the blitz

Source: Pro Football Focus

Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes compiled a league-best passer rating of 124.6 - minimum 50 attempts - against the blitz in 2018, per Pro Football Focus.

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It's pick your poison with Mahomes. If you blitz him, then he can hurt you ...bad. If you play back, then he will make passes underneath and still beat you. He may not get 50 touchdown passes again this year, but Mahomes is going to be a blast to watch and likely the first QB off the board in your fantasy drafts.

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NFL - QB Mark Sanchez retires

Source: New York Post - Andrew Marchand

Free-agent QB Mark Sanchez (Redskins) retired from the NFL Tuesday, July 23, and will take a job with ESPN.

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Sanchez was a first-round pick out of USC in the 2009 NFL draft. He had early success with the Jets, taking his team to the AFC Championship in the first two years of his career. It was all downhill for Sanchez after that and he never recovered from the embarrassing 'butt fumble' on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012, between the New York Jets and New England Patriots.

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BUF - RB Frank Gore should be fine

Source: ESPN.com - Marcel Louis-Jacques

Buffalo Bills RB Frank Gore (undisclosed) should be fine despite being placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list, according to sources. The team is looking to limit the wear on his body.

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Gore has been grinding in the NFL since 2005, so he doesn't need many reps in training camp and the preseason. We should see him compete with LeSean McCoy and rookie Devin Singletary to establish a pecking order in the Bills backfield.

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CLE - RB Kareem Hunt to miss start of camp

Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero

Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt (groin) will start training camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list because of a groin injury.

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This should be a temporary issue that only sidelines Hunt for days, not weeks. We'll be watching his usage in camp to get an idea of how much he'll take away from Nick Chubb when Hunt returns from his eight game suspension.

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NYJ - Le'Veon Bell to be limited during camp

Source: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

New York Jets RB Le'Veon Bell will be on a snap count during training camp since he did not play last season, according to head coach Adam Gase. Gase would not say if Bell will play in any preseason games.

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Bell should be in excellent shape, so this seems a bit unnecessary. Hopefully it doesn't indicate that Gase will hold Bell back a bit early in the regular season for the same reason.

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LAC - RB Melvin Gordon doesn't report to camp

Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Los Angeles Chargers RB Melvin Gordon informed the team Wednesday, July 24, he won't report to training camp due to his desire for a new contract.

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It's official, Gordon is holding out. Word came down a couple of weeks ago that Gordon wanted a new deal or to be traded. Gordon is playing on his fifth-year option in 2019 with a cap hit around $5.6 million. He wants the long-term security a new contract comes with but the team doesn't look like they want to budge. In the meantime, we'll see more of Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson for the Chargers while Gordon is away.

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NE - WR Julian Edelman going on NFI list

Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates

New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (thumb) will start training camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list because of his thumb injury, according to a source.

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This was expected. He should be back in the next 2-3 weeks, but if he isn't, we will be concerned. Braxton Berrios will get extended work in the slot in Edelman's absence.

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ATL - WR Julio Jones a couple weeks away

Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter

Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (foot) remains 10 to 14 days from being fully cleared to practice, according to head coach Dan Quinn.

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No hurries, no worries here with Jones. The team is going to ease him into action as Jones is a seasoned pro and a superstar in this league. That superstar should get a new big-money deal, especially since the Falcons have already taken care of DT Grady Jarrett and LB Deion Jones.

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CLE - RB Duke Johnson will report

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson, who has requested a trade, will report to training camp Wednesday, July 24.

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Johnson wants a trade but there are rumblings that Cleveland has received little interest in the veteran back. He's backing up Nick Chubb right now, but when Kareem Hunt comes back from his 8-game suspension he will move further down the depth chart. We'll see if Johnson gets more interest during training camp if some team loses a running back to injury.

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WAS - RB Derrius Guice a full participant

Source: ESPN.com - John Keim

Washington Redskins RB Derrius Guice (hamstring, knee) has been cleared to practice and will be a full participant during training camp, according to head coach Jay Gruden.

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It has been a long and winding road for Guice to come back since the ACL tear suffered last preseason. He's in a tough spot to expect success, especially if Trent Williams doesn't report, but this is a rare piece of good news about him over the last year.

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NE - TE Lance Kendricks joins Pats

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Free-agent TE Lance Kendricks (Packers) signed with the New England Patriots Wednesday, July 24, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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With Ben Watson suspended to begin the season and no clear starter on the roster, Kendricks has a chance to make the team, but he's unlikely to have any fantasy relevance in any event. Matt LaCosse is probably going to be the Week 1 starter here.

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CAR - QB Cam Newton on a pitch count

Source: Panthers.com

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (shoulder) will be on a pitch count in training camp, but he avoided the Physically Unable to Perform list. 'It's going to be structured around our installation. So based on the things that we have as far as going in with our install will dictate what he does,' head coach Ron Rivera said. 'All of his reps will be monitored, they'll be scripted out, and we'll just follow that pattern as we go through it.'

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That sounds about right. Newton has changed his throwing motion to reduce the amount of torque on his shoulder. We'll see if these steps help him stay healthy in 2019. Don't expect to see a lot of Newton in the preseason, so stay tuned to the reports coming out of training camp.

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NE - WR Demaryius Thomas not a lock

Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

New England Patriots WR Demaryius Thomas (Achilles) is a candidate to be released, in the opinion of NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal, who notes that Thomas was already showing signs of decline before suffering a serious injury.

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Thomas is not the same player he used to be. He does know the system as he was a first-round pick of the Broncos in 2010 when Josh McDaniels was their head coach. The Patriots have a banged up WR corps right now, including Thomas, and it's a situation/position to watch during training camp.

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BAL - WR Marquise Brown making progress

Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley

Baltimore Ravens WR Marquise Brown (foot) passed his conditioning test Wednesday, July 24, but still needs to pass a physical before being cleared to practice.

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This is great news, and it could mean that he'll be practicing as soon as next week. If he can start developing chemistry with Lamar Jackson via practice and some preseason action, Brown will have a shot at fantasy relevance this year.

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NFL - RB Jay Ajayi cleared

Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Free-agent RB Jay Ajayi (Eagles) has been medically cleared to play after meeting with Dr. James Andrews Wednesday, July 24, according to a source.

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Ajayi will probably have to wait for a running back injury to get signed, or at least for teams to have enough time to see that they aren't happy with some of their depth at the position. It's good see that he's cleared in time to get into a camp if a spot opens up.

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NYG - WR Sterling Shepard has fractured thumb

Source: Giants.com

New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (thumb) suffered a fractured thumb during practice Thursday, July 25, and will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis.

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Bad news for the Giants here. Shepard is set to be their lead receiver this year...but we don't know for who just yet. Eli Manning is competing with Daniel Jones for the top spot at the quarterback position. This WR corps is thin behind Shepard and Golden Tate. While Shepard is out, we'll see if guys like Corey Coleman or Cody Latimer can make an impression.

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NO - WR Michael Thomas yet to report

Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas is seeking a new contract and has not reported to the team's training facility as of Thursday, July 25. The Saints begin training-camp practices on Friday, July 26.

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Thomas deserves to be paid at the top of the market. The Saints aren't in a great spot cap wise, but they can make this work. Don't move Thomas down unless this extends well into August.

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ATL - WR Calvin Ridley tweaks hamstring Thursday

Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Will McFadden

Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (hamstring) was seen walking with a noticeable limp after he finished running around near the end of practice Thursday, July 25.

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Head coach Dan Quinn said afterward Ridley had a tight hamstring, but that he expected the second-year receiver in time for the next four-day block of practices that begins Saturday, July 27.

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GB - WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling earns praise

Source: NFL Network

Green Bay Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling has 'really jumped out' since spring practices, according to QB Aaron Rodgers.'There's a big difference between a guy who can time fast and play fast. And playing fast is where the confidence comes,' Rodgers told James Jones of NFL Network.

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This has been a consistent drumbeat all offseason long. We're excited to see who emerges at the WR position behind Davante Adams this year. This battle between guys like Valdes-Scantling, Geronimo Allison and Jake Kumerow will play itself out in training camp.

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WAS - RB Derrius Guice not limited in practice

Source: Redskins.com

Washington Redskins RB Derrius Guice told reporters he was 'a full participant day one' on Thursday, July 25.

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Guice's knee injury cost him all of his rookie season. He's had more than a few setbacks since surgery last year but seems to be good to go now. We'll see if Guice can push Adrian Peterson for the top spot in Washington's backfield.

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NYG - QB Daniel Jones ahead of the curve

Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan

New York Giants QB Daniel Jones has 'exceeded expectations' so far and has impressed with his smarts, throwing ability and mobility, head coach Pat Shurmur said Thursday, July 25. 'We really haven't seen anything he can't do in terms of playing quarterback,' Shurmur added.

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With every positive Jones blurb, it raises the question even more of when he'll start. It won't be Week 1 out of deference to Eli Manning, but it might not be that far into the season if Manning's game continues to decline.

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DET - No set limits for RB Kerryon Johnson

Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson has the potential to be the workhorse in 2019, but after missing six games due to a knee injury in 2018, and his head coach's belief in a by-committee approach, he might have his workload managed early on. 'Nobody's setting a number, a ceiling, a floor or anything of who's going to get what touches and all that,' running backs coach Kyle Caskey said Wednesday, July 24. 'It's all about getting the running game going and then setting up all the other stuff for us. But whoever the best running back is that comes out of this thing will be getting the touches, whoever's hot will be getting the touches.'

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Johnson is the kind of runner that gets stronger as the game goes on, and he has the skillset to never leave the field. If Theo Riddick doesn't make the team, Johnson has top 6-8 running back upside, and maybe even if Riddick does.

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BUF - RB Frank Gore ready to return

Source: WKBW.com - Joe Buscaglia

Buffalo Bills RB Frank Gore (undisclosed) passed his physical and was removed from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Thursday, July 25.

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Gore is a seasoned veteran and doesn't need every rep in training camp or the preseason. We'll see if he can win a large role in the backfield with LeSean McCoy. Rookie Devin Singletary is competing for a spot in the pecking order too.

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CLE - RB Duke Johnson to play key role?

Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot

Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson is going to have a 'significant' role in the offense, according to head coach Freddie Kitchens.

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Johnson could have a role as a pass-catching back behind Nick Chubb...until Kareem Hunt comes back from his 8-game suspension. We'll see if Johnson is traded away (like he wants) at some point in the near future.

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SEA - RB Chris Carson sees some action

Source: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson

Seattle Seahawks RB Chris Carson (knee) was sidelined for organized team activities and minicamp while recovering from a minor knee surgery, but he was spotted at practice and took the first handoff of 11-on-11 drills Thursday, July 25.

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Carson is competing with Rashaad Penny to be the top back for the Seahawks this year. We'll see if this knee surgery puts Penny clearly in the lead by the time the start of the regular season gets here. Stay tuned.

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PHI - QB Carson Wentz has no restrictions

Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero

Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz won't face any practice restrictions in training camp, head coach Doug Pederson said Thursday, July 25. 'We're not going to hold back,' Pederson said.

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Wentz has the best array of weapons in his career and plays behind arguably the best offensive line in football. He could easily be a top three fantasy quarterback and he's going outside of the top five. There are a lot of potential hit at quarterback this year at almost every stage of the draft and Wentz is one of them.

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NE - WR Julian Edelman has broken thumb

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Updating previous reports, New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman (thumb) suffered a broken thumb playing catch three weeks ago. He's expected to recover in a few weeks, but he'll likely miss most of the preseason.

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Hopefully he'll play in the third preseason game to reassure us, but this is still minor and not as worrisome as a soft tissue injury. He's worth his ADP even carrying this injury into camp.

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HOU - WR Will Fuller takes part in practice

Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Houston Texans WR Will Fuller (knee) participated in practice Thursday, July 25.

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A good sign for the young receiver here. Nobody doubts his talent, but Fuller has been banged up quite a bit during his pro career. He made it through only seven games in 2018 and had surgery last October to repair his injured knee. Fuller is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.

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MIA - WR Albert Wilson limited Thursday

Source: The Miami Herald - Barry Jackson

Miami Dolphins WR Albert Wilson (hip) was limited to individual drills during practice Thursday, July 25.

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This hip injury impacted Wilson last year and the team is going to limit him to individual drills at this time just to be safe. Wilson said he is feeling better but would not say if he will play in any preseason games.

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BUF - WR Cole Beasley to be monitored

Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown

Buffalo Bills WR Cole Beasley (core) will participate in practices during training camp, but the team will keep an eye on him since he is coming back from a core muscle surgery, according to head coach Sean McDermott.

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The Bills revamped their WR corps this offseason and Beasley will be counted on to work the underneath routes for QB Josh Allen. Coming off a 65-catch season last year for the Cowboys, Bealsey should be projected for about 50 catches this year with the Bills.

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SEA - TE Will Dissly back to work

Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta

Seattle Seahawks TE Will Dissly (leg) was spotted running routes at practice Thursday, July 25, roughly 10 months after tearing his patella tendon.

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Dissly made an instant impact with a combined 10-6-147-2 receiving line in Seattle's first two games last year (most of that came against the Broncos), but his rookie season ended with a torn patella tendon in Week 4. We'll see if he can be healthy enough to win the top TE spot for the Seahawks in 2019.

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PHI - RB Miles Sanders gets in limited work

Source: PhillyVoice.com - Jimmy Kempski

Philadelphia Eagles RB Miles Sanders (hamstring) participated in certain portions of practice Thursday, July 25, and 'seems healed from the nagging hamstring injury that sidelined him for the entirety of spring practices,' according to Jimmy Kempski of the Philly Voice.

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Sanders is a change-of-pace back from Penn State who has exciting upside as a rookie in 2019...if healthy. We'll see how the backfield shapes up after Jordan Howard on the depth chart. Sanders is competing with guys like Corey Clement and Darren Sproles in camp.

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SF - WR Deebo Samuel gets his deal done

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

San Francisco 49ers second-round WR Deebo Samuel (South Carolina) agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the team Thursday, July 25. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.

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Samuel is a bully with the ball. He's a run-after-the-catch specialist with the strength to rip away contested passes from smaller defenders. We'll see how the rookie works into the mix this year and certainly appreciate his stock in dynasty formats.

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a lot of broken thumbs going down.

[LT Profits]

a lot of broken thumbs going down.

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DAL - Dallas talks with RB Ezekiel Elliott's agent

Source: ESPNDallas.com - Calvin Watkins

Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott's agent talked with the Cowboys Thursday, July 25, about his contract situation, according to a source. Elliott did not report for the start of training camp Friday, July 26.

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Elliott is still unlikely to hold out for long because he needs to show by August 6 to accrue the fourth year that he needs to become a free agent, but we will be monitoring this.

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OAK - WR Antonio Brown opening camp on NFI list

Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates

Oakland Raiders WR Antonio Brown (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Friday, July 26.

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The team didn't comment. Chances are this is nothing, but we'll be listening for news out of Oakland.

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LAR - RB Todd Gurley to take part in camp Saturday

Source: Los Angeles Times - Gary Klein

Los Angeles Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee) will be on the field for the start of training camp workouts Saturday, July 27, according to head coach Sean McVay.

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This is a relief after it wasn't announced that he avoided the PUP. We'll see how much the Rams manage his practice workload as a sign of how much to be worried about his knee and how much his regular season workload will be limited.

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TEN - RB Derrick Henry, WR A.J. Brown leave practice

Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt

Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry (undetermined) and WR A.J. Brown (undetermined) left practice early Friday, July 26, but head coach Mike Vrabel said afterward there's not a lot of concern. '(They're) day to day,' he said.

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Both injuries are not significant, although Brown needs to have a strong rookie camp to get playing time in a Titans receiver group that also added Adam Humphries this offseason. Henry is the key to the offense and should be put in bubble wrap.

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LAC - RB Melvin Gordon holdout could be long

Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Los Angeles Chargers RB Melvin Gordon's holdout threatens to extend into the regular season, according to sources.

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This is basically the read we have all had from the outside looking in. Gordon should be out of the first round and it is understandable to pass on him in the second round, even in the early third. Austin Ekeler is currently going in the seventh round and Justin Jackson is in the high double-digit rounds, but that could change with every passing day that Gordon is absent.

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OAK - RB Josh Jacobs not going to be handed job

Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Scott Bair

Oakland Raiders RB Josh Jacobs must 'earn his role' and 'prove he can get up time and time again,' according to head coach Jon Gruden.

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Jacobs wasn't used as a true lead back at Alabama because of quality teammates, but he is set up for that role in Oakland. Gruden ran Cadillac Williams into the ground as a rookie in Tampa, so if Jacobs can earn that role, it will be a big one.

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BAL - QB Lamar Jackson bulked up

Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson told reporters he added seven to 10 pounds of muscle to his frame during the offseason.

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Jackson didn't miss time despite a huge workload as a runner last year. That is likely to reduce this year, and the added muscle should help his durability.

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NYG - WR Kelvin Benjamin to work out

Source: The Bergen Record - Art Stapleton

Free-agent WR Kelvin Benjamin (Chiefs) plans to work out for the New York Giants on Saturday, July 27, per a source.

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Dave Gettleman knows Benjamin's game, although he isn't at all like Corey Coleman, the receiver they lost in practice. Benjamin would still be a long shot to make the roster and looked like he was disinterested in football the last time we saw him on an NFL field.

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NYG - WR Sterling Shepard won't need surgery

Source: NJ Advance Media - Matt Lombardo

Updating a previous report, New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (thumb) won't require surgery on his fractured thumb, and Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said Friday, July 26, that he expects Shepard to be able to play in Week 1.

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Shepard is still taking part in practice, so he'll be in football shape when the thumb is healed. Don't change his ranking significantly because of this injury.

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NYG - WR Corey Coleman suffers torn ACL

Source: NFL.com - Jeremy Bergman

New York Giants WR Corey Coleman (knee) suffered a torn ACL in practice Thursday, July 25, the team announced Friday, July 26. He will likely be lost for the entire 2019 season.

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Darius Slayton is battling a hamstring injury, but the rookie has a good chance to be the #3 receiver and deep threat if he can get over it. Coleman had gotten some traction on the Giants roster, but will have to go back to square one.

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HOU - WR DeAndre Hopkins activated

Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list Friday, July 26.

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As expected, Hopkins starting camp on the PUP list was a non-story. He's a strong candidate to be the first wide receiver off of the board.

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CAR - QB Cam Newton a full go

Source: Charlotte Observer - Steve Reed

Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton (shoulder) threw without any limitations during practice Thursday, July 25.

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Newton's recovery is going well, and unless things change he (like so many other quarterbacks) looks like a value at ADP.

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BAL - RB Mark Ingram an every-down back?

Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec

Baltimore Ravens RB Mark Ingram is the 'logical choice' to serve as the third-down back, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic.

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Ingram has never had a full season of bell cow work, but the Ravens offense will give him a chance to top his career high in carries if he stays healthy. He can also add a lot as a receiver even though he isn't known for it. His ADP reflects his upside in this situation and downside as a running back turning 30 this year well.

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BUF - Jason Croom sidelined

Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown

Buffalo Bills TE Jason Croom (hamstring) is not participating in practice because of a hamstring injury. The severity of the injury is not known.

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Third-round pick Dawson Knox has an even better chance of starting Week 1 if Croom doesn't get over this quickly. Croom is a converted wide receiver who made a few plays last year, but will likely remain a role player.

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CHI - WR Riley Ridley leaves practice early

Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Dickerson

Chicago Bears WR Riley Ridley (hamstring) left practice early Friday, July 26, because of a right hamstring injury.

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Rookies should be watched the closest, as conditioning is huge in camp if they want to contribute in their rookie year. Ridley was probably going to be the fifth wide receiver at best, so if this is a problem that costs him all of camp, he could go on injured reserve.

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ATL - WR Calvin Ridley likely to have MRI done

Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (hamstring) is expected to undergo a precautionary MRI on his hamstring Friday, July 26. Ridley felt his right hamstring tighten up while finishing a route during individual drills Thursday, Friday 25.

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That means it was more than a tweak, but it probably won't be anything that limits his availability for Week 1. It would still be a comfort to see him play by the end of the preseason and return to practice before the end of camp, and we'll have to monitor this early in the season if he doesn't.

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SF - QB Jimmy Garoppolo to sit preseason opener

Source: Bay Area News Group - Cam Inman

San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) will not play in the first game of the preseason as he completes his recovery from surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.

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Even seeing Garoppolo at all in the preseason would be a welcome sight. The 49ers offense should be much improved with him at the helm.

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DEN - Optimism for WR DaeSean Hamilton

Source: NFL Network - James Palmer

Updating previous reports, Denver Broncos WR DaeSean Hamilton's (hamstring) injury is believed to be a short-term thing, according to head coach Vic Fangio.

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Hamilton is still missing key time to develop chemistry with Joe Flacco, while Emmanuel Sanders is ahead of schedule and ready to be the #1. Hamilton gets closer to falling off of typical draft radar with every day he spends on the sidelines.

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MIA - WR Allen Hurns headed to Miami

Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Free-agent WR Allen Hurns (Cowboys) signed a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins Friday, July 26. The deal is worth up to $3 million.

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Hurns should be the top backup inside and outside at wide receiver and he's back in his hometown.

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CIN - Sprained ankle for WR A.J. Green

Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green (ankle) is believed to have suffered a sprained ankle during practice Saturday, July 27, but will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, according to sources.

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Early reports are this is a low ankle sprain for Green which is good news compared to what it might have been.

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TEN - RB Derrick Henry, WR A.J. Brown sit again

Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt

Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry (undisclosed) and WR A.J. Brown (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Saturday, July 27.

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Brown looks like he'll be back on the field soon, while Henry was spotted in a walking boot, adding more uncertainty to the nature and severity of his ailment. Stay tuned.

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NYG - WR Golden Tate to appeal suspension

Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

New York Giants WR Golden Tate is appealing a four-game suspension for violating the National Football League's performance-enhancing substance policy because he believes he has a legitimate case, according to multiple league sources.

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The appeal is supposed to be heard in early August. This means the Giants will know whether or not Tate is going to be with them the first four games of the 2019 regular season. Stay tuned.

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NYG - WR Sterling Shepard confident about Week 1

Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan

New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard (thumb) said he believes he will be ready for the start of the regular season.

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He has a chance to have more value through the first four weeks if Golden Tate's suspension holds up, and Shepard will stay in football shape as he still practices to some extent while the thumb is healing.

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CLE - Hamstring injury for RB Duke Johnson

Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot

Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, July 27, because of a hamstring injury.

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This won't help his bid to get traded, along with Theo Riddick now being on the market. He's on the borderline of draftable in shallow PPR leagues even though his talent demands more touches than the Browns gave him last year.

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NE - RB Sony Michel returns to practice

Source: ESPN.com - Mike Reiss

New England Patriots RB Sony Michel (knee) participated in practice Saturday, July 27.

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That didn't last long. To begin camp, the Patriots placed Michel (knee) on the active/PUP list. Michel missed most of the offseason work as he had his knee scoped earlier this year. We'll see if he can stay healthy and impress like he did last year as a rookie. Michel has some potentially tough competition in rookie Damien Harris (Alabama) this training camp.

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TEN - PK Ryan Succop should be ready for opener

Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt

Tennessee Titans PK Ryan Succop (knee) should be ready for the start of the regular season, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.

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Austin Bernard will get a chance to show his stuff for the other 31 teams while Succop recovers, and he'll surely be on speed dial for the Titans if Succop misses time this year.

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NYG - NYG signs WR T.J. Jones

Source: Giants.com - Dan Salomone

Free-agent WR T.J. Jones (Lions) signed with the New York Giants Saturday, July 27. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also placed WR Corey Coleman (knee) on the Reserve/Injured list and waived PK Joey Slye.

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Jones can play in the slot while Golden Tate is suspended if his appeal is unsuccessful, and he can fill in outside, but lacks the speed Coleman brought to the table.

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WAS - WR Paul Richardson on the field

Source: Redskins.com - Kyle Stackpole

Washington Redskins WR Paul Richardson (shoulder) participated in practice Friday, July 26.

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Richardson needs to stay healthy and impress in what is a make-or-break year for the young receiver. He's talented and flashed with both Washington and Seattle in the pros, but Richardson is oft-injured dating back to his days in college at the University of Colorado. Last season was his first year with Washington and Richardson was only able to make it through seven games.

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Source: footballguys.com

[mpaschal34]

One week in camp and the injuries are certainly stacking up.