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Jones played Sunday’s game with a harness on his dislocated shoulder and “should be available to play against the Redskins,” per ESPN’s Ed Werder and Todd Archer. Jones figures to get some practice time off, and it remains to be seen whether he’ll return as Dallas’ every-down back like he was used in Week 1. Jones was in and out of the lineup in Sunday’s win over San Francisco.

The journeyman receiver most recently played for the Bears in 2024. He totaled 31 catches for 394 yards and two scores. Johnson is enrolling at MIT Sloan this fall to pursue his MBA

Loudermilk only appeared in two games for the Steelers last year before landing on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain. The former fifth-round pick has spent most of the past five years as a backup for the Steelers. He has one career sack and one TFL. Loudermilk will need to find a role on special teams to make the Vikings’ roster.

Brady said this to Coleman right after he took the Bills’ head coaching job. The former No. 33 overall pick posted a 38-404-4 receiving line last year. He was a healthy scratch multiple times despite the team desperately needing a receiver to step up. Coleman himself acknowledged 2026 as a make-or-break season. While he may get another chance to be in the mix for targets, the team is fully committed to DJ Moore as their WR1 after trading for him and guaranteeing extra money for him down the road. With Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid also locked in for notable roles, there isn’t much meat left on the bone for Coleman. Even if he turns things around, Coleman is unlikely to make much of an impact for fantasy purposes.

The Georgia Gazette noted Smith was booked on May 15th for speeding in excess of maximum limits and reckless driving. The 25-year-old was driving 137 miles per hour in a 70 mile-per-hour zone in his home state of Georgia, where he also attended the University of Georgia to play college football. It is still undetermined if the NFL or the Eagles have some form of punishment for Smith, but he is set to enter a pivotal year with the Eagles picking up his fifth-year option last month.

McFadden reports that Cousins took the majority of the first team reps in Raiders practice on Wednesday. Meanwhile, No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza “played mostly with the rookies and the third team.” Head coach Klint Kubiak does not yet have a timeline to name a starter, but McFadden notes that Kubiak, general manager John Spytek, and minority owner Tom Brady are believers in letting a young quarterback sit behind a veteran initially. Cousins signed with the Raiders before the draft after parting ways with the Falcons in the offseason. The 37-year-old has started games with every team he has played with and this will likely continue to be the case. Mendoza is slated to sit to start the 2026 season, though we wouldn’t rule out the Indiana product starting by the time the Raiders’ Week 13 bye week rolls around.

Ahmed suffered a gruesome ankle injury on a hip-drop tackle in training camp prior to the start of last season. He missed all of 2025 and has not seen an NFL field since 2023. Starting his career with the Dolphins, Ahmed hopped around the Broncos and Colts rosters the last two seasons and will now look to make the Bears roster coming off a major ankle injury.

Boerkircher was the No. 56 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and will compete for the team’s TE2 role. He is primarily a blocking tight end and is unlikely to have fantasy-relevancy as a pass-catcher. However, his blocking utilization will play a key role in the Jaguars’ rushing attack and efficiency for Chris Rodriguez and Bhayshul Tuten in the backfield. With Boerkircher signing his rookie contract, the entire Jaguars 2026 rookie class is signed.

Crosby underwent knee surgery at the start of the offseason and has been working his way back since. The Ravens were set to acquire the 28-year-old pass rusher before a failed physical due to concerns with his knee nixed the deal. Crosby is instead back with the Raiders and continuing to rehab after the knee ended his 2025 season early. New head coach Klint Kubiak said the goal is to have Crosby back and healthy by training camp.

Wilson signed a two-year deal with the Saints in 2024. They cut him after one season and he bounced between their practice squad and active roster for the first month of the year. Miami then poached him off their practice squad after Tyreek Hill suffered a season-ending injury. Wilson appeared in 10 games for Miami and totaled five catches for 44 yards. Wilson isn’t much more than a depth option at this point in his career. He will be fighting for a roster spot in training camp.

Are there robots in heaven? And why are they built to play football? Either way, it’s clear Kubiak thinks highly of his superstar tight end. He added that the team needs to get the most out of Bowers this year. It doesn’t take a detective to figure out Bowers will be the centerpiece of this team’s passing attack. The receiver room is led by Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor. Both players are primarily deep threats who have never been the focal point of a pro offense. Even after a down 2025 season, Bowers is comfortably in the TE1 overall conversation in early fantasy drafts.