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    Tory Horton (shin) resumes practicing at camp

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    Seahawks WR Tory Horton (shin) resumed practicing at training camp on Friday.

    Per The Tacoma News Tribune’s Gregg Bell, Horton is already “running smoothly” in his return from a November 2025 shin injury. That said, the Seahawks are still limiting his reps. Through the first two practices, he worked with QB Sam Darnold in group drills and fielded punts from P Michael Dickson before observing 11-on-11 drills. On Sunday, he spent time running routes with a trainer while his teammates ran 7-on-7s. Hopefully, the rest of his ramp-up period goes smoothly.
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    Back in May, Macdonald thought Horton would have a chance to return in time for the Seahawks’ three-day mandatory minicamp, which is currently underway. That will not happen. Macdonald said, “it’s still all positive,” when asked about Horton’s rehab. He just needs a little more time. Horton injured his shin in practice, early in November last year. The team waited until later in the month to move him to injured reserve, where he spent the remainder of the season. Horton’s skill set overlaps with WR Rashid Shaheed, who secured a big payday this offseason. It could be tough for Horton to earn reliable playing time this year.
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    Macdonald said there is a “chance” Horton could return at “the end of spring.” Horton suffered a shin injury towards the end of his rookie campaign last year, ending his rookie season early. The 23-year-old looks to compete with Rashid Shaheed for targets on offense, with both having similar skillsets. Horton finished the 2025 season with a 13/161/5 receiving line, also returning punts and scoring one touchdown as a returner. Macdonald mentioned that Horton received good news that could accelerate his return timeline and that we could see him on the field as early as the end of spring OTAs. It’s still early to tell what his role may be for the Seahawks in 2026, but Horton is worth a dart throw as a WR5 in fantasy drafts.
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    He got “fixed up” in Macdonald’s lingo — we assume that means surgery — and is likely questionable for the start of training camp given how much time he missed with this shin injury in the 2025 season. If healthy, Horton could challenge for a real role next year depending on if the Seahawks bring Rashid Shaheed back or not.
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    Horton reportedly injured his shin while rehabbing a groin injury in Week 10, just two days after the Seahawks acquired WR Rashid Shaheed via trade. It was an extremely unfortunate series of events for the young, speedy receiver and return specialist. Horton never retook the field after that. In Weeks 1-9, Horton caught 13-of-22 targets for 161 yards and five touchdowns. He also returned 16 punts for 238 yards and one touchdown. In Week 3, Horton set the franchise record for the longest punt return in Seahawks history, a 95-yard touchdown, and became the third Seahawk ever to score a punt return touchdown and a receiving touchdown in the same game. Horton’s fantasy viability in 2026 remains uncertain. The team could choose to re-sign Shaheed, an impending free agent, and WR Cooper Kupp is under contract through 2027.
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    Horton had already been ruled out for Week 12 after also missing Week 10 and Week 11, mean he will miss a minimum of six games while dealing with a shin injury that popped up before the team’s Week 10 contest. His absence means far less than it otherwise would had the team not traded for veteran Rashid Shaheed at the deadline, something that now looks more substantial considering Horton’s placement on injured reserve.
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    Horton hasn’t practiced since the Wednesday of Week 11, and the Seahawks immediately eased up on him. It wouldn’t be surprising if he gets sent to injured reserve soon, though we feel like we’ve been saying that all month. With Rashid Shaheed on the roster anyway, fantasy managers in re-draft leagues can simply move on if they haven’t already.
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    The Seahawks removed Horton’s groin injury from the injury report. That must have been some shin injury he suffered at Week 10’s Thursday practice session. The rookie wide receiver appears to be heading toward another game-day absence. Hopefully, he can return next week.
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    Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said it was too early to know if Horton will play this week. A DNP on Wednesday is usually a sign that a player isn’t going to suit up, especially if they missed the previous game. Horton hasn’t played since Week 9. The team traded for Rashid Shaheed in his absence, so his role will likely be minor when he returns. Fantasy managers can likely cut ties with Horton this week.
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    Horton will miss a second straight game with injuries to his groin and shin. That will mean Cooper Kupp and Rashid Shaheed will function as the Seahawk’s No. 2 and No. 3 receivers, respectively, against the Rams. Kupp is a usable WR3 in PPR formats while Shaheed is a high-variance flex option in deep fantasy formats.
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    This is unfortunate. Horton was unable to practice on Thursday after getting in a limited session on Wednesday. That pattern typically suggests that a player suffered a setback. On Friday, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that they are considering placing Horton on injured reserve. Bad news. The Seahawks (7-2) vie for the NFC West’s top spot against the Rams (7-2) on Sunday.

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    Johnathan Hankins retired after 12 seasons in the NFL.

    Hankins entered the NFL as a 2013 second-round pick with the Giants. He played out his rookie contract before joining the Colts for a one-off campaign. After a four-year stay with the Raiders, he spent two seasons with the Cowboys and one with the Seahawks. A back injury prevented him from playing in 2025. The former run-stuffing defensive tackle ends his career with 239 solo tackles, 39 TFLs, 18.5 sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles.
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    Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) said there are “no target dates” for his return, but he feels “good.”

    According to Nabers, the “plan is to keep stacking days” and see where things go. We’ll take it. Nabers’ limited participation thus far is a remarkably positive development. He is coming off a major injury, so he is not without risk, but his elite upside makes him well worth the dice roll. He seemingly has a chance to play in Week 1 against the Cowboys.
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    NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco believes 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (knee) may not “make any contribution in 2026.”

    Maiocco’s exact phrasing is a bit wordy, but he says, “it’s reasonable, rational, logical, for the 49ers to not expect Ricky Pearsall to make any contribution in 2026.” Pearsall is dealing with the same PCL tear that plagued him last year. The team reportedly believed it would heal this offseason. It apparently did not. The team is trying to determine whether he must undergo surgery to correct the issue. If so, he will miss the 2026 season. For those wondering why he did not undergo surgery earlier this offseason, Maiocco says the required recovery timeline would “probably” have caused him to miss the 2026 season anyway. If they delay the surgery this time around, his 2027 season could be impacted. Regardless of which path they choose, we hope Pearsall enjoys a swift, successful recovery. He should probably be avoided in fantasy drafts at this time.
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    The Athletic’s Nate Atkins reports that Rams WR Puka Nacua has been “the star” of training camp and is improving his downfield skill set.

    According to Atkins, Nacua made some off-field changes this spring after spending time at a holistic care facility. Although the “best shape of his life” storylines are often overplayed, Nacua’s improved offseason workout and diet habits reportedly have him “gliding faster downfield than he has before.” Nacua will remain a “rugged” centerfield dominator as he contends for the overall WR1 finish in fantasy, but it sounds like the Rams may also be honing his downfield route running, entering his age-25 season. Being a more complete receiver is only a good thing for his fantasy-scoring outlook.
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    The Athletic’s Joe Person reports that Panthers WR Chris Brazzell will undergo season-ending knee surgery.

    Brazzell was initially expected to avoid surgery and instead rehab the “moderate LCL tear in his left knee.” After getting a second opinion, the player and team decided surgery was the “best option” for the rookie’s long-term health. According to Person, Brazzell was expected to challenge WR Xavier Legette for the No. 3 role, while also potentially allowing WR Tetairoa McMillan to line up in the slot more often. The latter storyline is worth tracking. Hopefully, the plan remains in place and Brazzell makes a full recovery ahead of the 2027 season. We expect him to be placed on injured reserve soon.
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    The Athletic’s Jourdan Rodrigue believes the Rams may take a committee approach to the WR3 role this season.

    Rodrigue listed WR Konata Mumpfield and WR Jordan Whittington as candidates for the gig, notably excluding rookie WR CJ Daniels. Daniels was viewed as the potential WR3 due to his blocking ability earlier this year. Rodrigue says it is instead Whittington who could serve as the “3B” blocker. Mumpfield reportedly “looks the part” as the “3A” receiving component. Will he return fantasy value reliably? Probably not. Earlier this month, Rodrigue’s colleague, Nate Atkins, said Mumpfield could be the next man up on the perimeter if WRs Puka Nacua or Davante Adams miss time. Rodrigue’s comments seemingly confirm this.
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    Speaking Thursday, Chris Rodriguez (foot) said “the plan is to be back for Week 1.”

    That timeline his far more ambiguous than we had previously thought, even though Rodriguez is currently participating in individual drills at training camp. Head coach Liam Coen later added, “We’re trying to get him back without any sort of hiccups or bumps.” It sounds like workload management more so than any risk of Rodriguez actually missing the Jags’ opener. Still, needing your training camps managed because of an offseason foot procedure isn’t ideal. With some lingering concerns around this foot issue, Bhayshul Tuten is pulling away as the clear favorite to lead the Jags in carries this year.
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    ESPN’s Ryan McFadden reports that Raiders WR Malik Benson is taking reps with the first-team offense.

    The Raiders are reportedly rotating five different wide receivers through team drills, including Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, Jalen Nailor and Dont’e Thornton. Tucker is the most proven player of the bunch and should be expected to secure a starting role. Things are fluid beyond that. McFadden named Benson, a sixth-round rookie, his “biggest surprise” of spring practices. He reportedly fostered a strong connection with QB Fernando Mendoza. Given his draft capital, Benson is likely a long shot to earn a starting role, but he also possesses intriguing upside as a field stretcher. Don’t bank on a breakout, but keeping an eye on him this summer is worthwhile.
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    NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Shemar Stewart suffered a hyperextended knee in Wednesday’s practice.

    Stewart was able to limp off the field but eventually rode the cart to the locker room, causing some concern that he suffered a major injury. He will undergo treatment for the issue but, according to Rapoport, avoided any ligament damage. Bengals coach Zac Taylor said he would miss “several weeks.” That’s not ideal for a second-year player, but it doesn’t sound like he is at risk of missing any time during the regular season.
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    Texans coach Demeco Ryans said Jayden Higgins is taking a “year two jump.”

    Ryans used that phrase to describe Higgins and Woody Marks. Ryans also talked about needing a true No. 2 receiver outside of Nico Collins and said, “Jayden can be that guy.” Collins was banged up for some of 2025 and the team did not have Tank Dell at any point, so Higgins was asked to play more than most Day Two rookies. He popped for the occasional big play and scored six touchdowns but ultimately finished the year just six catches ahead of Xavier Hutchinson. It sounds like he is pulling away from Hutchinson this offseason, giving him a much higher floor heading into 2026.