Fantasy Football News

The NFL has placed Packers RB Josh Jacobs on the commissioner’s exempt list in the wake of his charges. The knocks Jacobs out of action indefinitely

The Packers are acquiring RB Kaleb Johnson from the Steelers, according to Netflix’s Tom Pelissero

Bears WR Luther Burden "looks 100%," HC Ben Johnson said Sunday. Burden returned to practice from his groin injury on Wednesday. He's clearly on track to play Week 1 and should be safe to use in fantasy lineups.

49ers TE George Kittle has a "legitimate chance" to play in Week 1 against the Rams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Kittle was activated from the PUP list on August 23 and has dodged any setbacks in his return from an Achilles tear, Schefter adds.

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker has agreed to a one-year contract worth a guaranteed $2.5 million. He had been set to make $3.52 million on the restricted free-agent tender he signed in April.

The Dolphins are releasing LB Tyrel Dodson, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. That clears the way for second-round rookie Jacob Rodriguez to join Jordyn Brooks in the starting lineup.

The Colts drafted LB CJ Allen in the second round with designs on having him lead the corps right away. But a pair of lower-body injuries have sapped his practice time and leave the defense looking like it's going to open the season with a committee approach at the position.

The Athletic's James Boyd says rookie RB Seth McGowan has "clearly" earned the No. 2 RB role in Indianapolis. He even projects 2025 fifth-rounder DJ Giddens as a cut.

Colts WR Keenan Allen got arrested around 1 a.m. Sunday in downtown Indianapolis on misdemeanor charges of DWI and DWI endangering a person, according to FOX 59 (with other reports confirming since).

The Athletic's Josh Kendall believes RB Tyler Goodson could be pushing RB Brian Robinson for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart.

Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles indicated Saturday that it's not yet certain that WR Emeka Egbuka's injured toe will be ready for Week 1 action.

There's only one sure thing in the Giants backfield as of this writing: Cam Skattebo's set to lead the group. Behind him, though, we're still learning what the backup and supplementary plan will be. But murmurs about RB Tyrone Tracy being on the roster bubble might have been premature.

Ravens K Tyler Loop didn't face any competition in training camp or the preseason, but his performance in Friday night's finale might change that before Week 1. Loop missed left on attempts from 51 and 58 yards against Washington, which don't seem like terrible flubs. But new HC Jesse Minter expressed concern after the game.

Broncos WR Marvin Mims left Thursday night's preseason finale with a foot injury. But it doesn't sound like anything that will cost him regular-season time. That doesn't mean, however, that Mims is ready for a meaningful role on offense.

The Jets appeared to settle on Jason Sanders as their kicker earlier this week when they waived Cade York on Tuesday. But Sanders missed his lone extra-point attempt in Friday night's preseason finale against the Giants, and his lone FG attempt fell short from 54 yards out. That could motivate the team to work out more kickers ahead of the regular-season opener.

The Steelers rested starters for their final preseason game Friday night, and that group included third-year WR Roman Wilson. Rookie Germie Bernard, meanwhile, joined WRs Brandon Smith and Max Hurleman in the starting lineup, alongside QB Will Howard.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur said after Friday's preseason game that he expects RB Josh Jacobs to remain on the roster this season. Jacobs is facing two misdemeanor charges for a May incident that remains under review by the NFL. "You've got to let everything play out," LaFleur said. "But I anticipate him being a member of our football team."

Dolphins WR Chris Bell made his preseason debut on Friday night, catching 2 of 5 targets for 22 yards on 11 routes. He confirmed afterward that he expects to play Week 1.

JJ McCarthy was announced as the Vikings' starting quarterback for their final preseason game, but Kevin Seifert of ESPN reports that he won't play tonight. McCarthy reportedly suffered a minor ankle injury last weekend and, after practicing lightly Monday and Tuesday, doesn't feel comfortable playing.

While the resounding feeling is that Kirk Cousins will open the season as the starting quarterback for the Raiders, the team still hasn't officially named a starter. The team’s head coach Kilint Kubiak avoided announcing their starting quarterback decision the morning following its final preseason game, saying “I still don’t think we need to name anybody.”