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Hamilton exited in the first quarter of Sunday’s win but returned and attempted to play through it. He was eventually ruled out and will now undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. One of the best young safeties in the game, Hamilton had a PFF grade of 82.3 entering Week 14 and a coverage grade of 84.5. The second-year pro is on pace for a Pro Bowl-caliber year, and would be a major loss for the Ravens as they prepare for games against the Jaguars, 49ers, and Dolphins over the next three weeks.

The Patriots hosted two organized team activities (OTAs) sessions last week, one of which was open to reporters. Gonzalez was not present. Reiss notes that Gonzalez “had participated in the team’s voluntary offseason program each of the prior three seasons.” His absence “coincides with this offseason marking the first time Gonzalez is eligible for a contract extension.” The Patriots exercised Gonzalez’s fifth-year option late in April, keeping him under contract through 2027. When dealing with established starters, teams frequently sign players to long-term extensions after picking up the fifth-year option. Perhaps the two sides are working on an extension at the moment.

It is important to remember that first-team usage in team drills generally tells us more than what we see in positional drills. That said, positional drill ordering can sometimes reflect the position’s depth chart. Douglas was, in no way, the Patriots’ No. 1 wide receiver last year. In fact, his productivity was limited by his slot-bound, No. 3 deployment. We suspect Douglas is most likely competing for the No. 3 role again, behind WR Romeo Doubs and wind-sprinter WR Mack Hollins, as the roster currently stands. Do not rush to conclusions about a breakout year from Douglas. For now, just file this one away and check back to see what Douglas is doing in the coming weeks. He has a long way to go before we can view him as more than a boom-bust FLEX.

Queen, 26, ranked second on the team with 79 tackles last season. He also chipped in 17 quarterback pressures, one sack and one pass breakup. He is scheduled to enter free agency next offseason. The Steelers can save $13.3 million by trading him after June 1st. Queen addressed rumors about a potential trade by saying, “some of it was true, but some of it was extended truth.” Queen was a second-team All-Pro member in 2023 and earned Pro Bowl nods in 2023 and 2024. The Steelers have a capable backup in LB Cole Holcomb. Although they would surely like to retain Queen, we suppose a trade could make sense.

This was Keim’s observation during a practice that was opened to the media, but newly minted offensive coordinator David Blough has already gone oh record saying the team plans to play more from under center and run more play action in 2026. This will make for a major adjustment for Jayden Daniels, who has played 94 percent of his offensive snaps from the shotgun since 2024, per TruMedia. Blough also said the team plans to run no-huddle about 20 percent of the time, which would be a steep drop off from the 61 percent no-huddle rate the team saw under Kliff Kingsbury. The Commanders have a lot of work to do on both sides of the ball as they look to rebound from last year’s 5-12 season. Daniels being healthy will go a long way in turning things around, but how he adjusts to this new offense will also play a major factor. This will be an offense to monitor as training camp reports start popping up this summer and we get a better sense of how the Commanders plan to deploy their backfield and utilize their weapons in the passing game. The decision to move under center could also have an impact on Daniels’ rushing volume, which would have a significant impact on his fantasy value, where he currently profiles as a strong top-12 option.

Wilson’s knee injury cost him 10 games last season, but the star receiver is in a good spot this offseason. Wilson is participating in OTAs and also had praise for his quarterback, Geno Smith, who he said throws a “friendly ball.” It’s an encouraging sign for the 25-year-old receiver who posted three-straight 1,000-yard seasons to start his career before his 2025 season was derailed. He’s the unquestioned WR1 on the Jets’ depth chart and is surrounded by unproven talent in Adonai Mitchell and rookie Omar Cooper Jr. Wilson will have high-end WR2 upside this season with a chance to crack the top-12 at his position in fantasy in a new-look offense.

Allen suffered a knee injury in Week 4 of last season, which was classified as “pretty serious” by head coach Aaron Glenn at the time. Despite the team’s hope that Allen could return at some point in the season, the injury proved to be season-ending and required surgery to correct. Allen saw 21 opportunities in the four games he appeared in for the Jets last season and rushed for 92-334-2 as a rookie in 2024. While he figures to earn the RB2 role behind Breece Hall for this season, we wouldn’t expect Allen to have much standalone value as long as Hall is healthy.

Teasley was considered a finalist for the position, ultimately winning the job over Rob Brzezinski, Reed Burckhardt, and John McKay. Zenitz gets a late start with his new franchise after the team made significant moves this offseason, including signing quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year, prove-it deal, signing wide receiver Jauan Jennings to upgrade their slot duties, and retooling their defensive line through the draft. It was interim general manager Rob Brzezinski that was charged with those decisions.

Coen praised Washington’s play in the second half of last season, noting that the 24-year-old former sixth-round pick had been a consistent, dominating presence. He went on to specifically mention getting the ball in Washington’s hands, the screen game, jet sweeps and the complete route tree as areas where Washington could take another step this season. The positive drumbeat continues this offseason for one of 2025’s breakout stars.

It was only the Vikings’ second OTA of the spring and first that was open to the media. Still, while the Vikings gave both quarterbacks an equal opportunity, it doesn’t sound like a real competition, according to Seifert. “Murray made all of the best throws of the practice, demonstrating his downfield touch and accuracy,” he wrote. It was a reminder that McCarthy could continue making incremental improvements and still fall short of being able to match Murray, according to Seifert. A former Pro Bowler who led the Cardinals to the playoffs in 2021, Murray is being drafted outside the top-12 quarterbacks as he looks to bounce back in his first season with the Vikings.

Watkins drew positive reviews as a rookie last summer, but September ankle and calf injuries stunted his development, pushing him to the bottom of the depth chart. Cowing’s second NFL season was derailed by a recurring hamstring strain. The Athletic’s Matt Barrows listed him as a standout at Thursday’s practice, but he caught just four passes as a 2024 rookie. Expectations for him must be tempered. Watkins is worth monitoring for deep-league managers.