Laviska

Shenault

Shenault appeared to be the preferred kick returner for the Bills, the duties of which could now fall to Brandon Codrington. The five-year NFL veteran offers an intriguing upside profile stemming from his evasive abilities but has yet to fully transfer those talents onto the field while playing for the Jaguars, Panthers, Seahawks, and Chargers.

Knox’s injury is unknown but the malady will no longer prevent him from practicing. Now we get to find out how Knox and Dalton Kincaid will split first-team reps in camp. Bills WR Laviska Shenault was also activated from the non-football injury list.

Shenault Jr.'s wide receiver labeling is perhaps a formality at this point. He earned just 15 targets over the last two seasons but averaged 28.7 yards per kick return with the Seahawks and Chargers last year. Shenault Jr. can still provide the occasional splash play and may be able to work his way into a Bills trick play or two before the season is over. Shenault Jr. turns 26 in October.

The 5-foot-11, 228-pound Chestnut tallied 31 rushing attempts and six targets in his three abbreviated seasons with the Titans, while developing into a capable kick returner. On 22 career kick returns, he’s averaged 25.2 yards per return while forcing six missed tackles. He suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in Week 3, 2023. Laviska Shenault served as the Seahawks’ primary kick returner last year but is no longer with the team.

Fant continues to miss time due to a groin injury he suffered in Week 8. Expect A.J. Barner to be Seattle’s starting tight end. Also out is Laviska Shenault (oblique), likely making Kenny McIntosh the second kick returner for the Seahawks in Week 12.

Fant went down with the groin injury in Week 8. He was back at practice on Thursday, but that still gives him a short week to return from a lengthy injury. He appears to be a true game-time call for Week 12. Even if active, fantasy managers should look elsewhere for a tight end streamer this week. Laviska Shenault is the only other Seahawk with a designation this week.

Shenault left Week 11 against the 49ers early and did not return. He now starts out the week listed as DNP on Wednesday. If Shenault cannot get a practice in by the end of the week, the Seahawks’ special teams depth will be tested. Dee Williams is the team’s other primary returner if Shenault does not play Week 12 against the Cardinals, though Williams (ankle) also did not practice Wednesday.

Shenault was listed as a non-participant in the Seahawks’ Wednesday practice with a back injury. He has four catches for 26 yards on the season, but has made an impact returning kicks. With 11 returns for 369 yards and a touchdown, Shenault’s production will need to be replaced by Dee Williams or Kenny McIntosh if he cannot go Week 7 against the Falcons.

Shenault’s Friday practice participation has yet to be released but he logged consecutive Full Participant designations to begin the weeks. He has strong odds of suiting up but is not relevant for fantasy purposes.

Though Smith-Njigba left practice, head coach Mike Macdonald indicated it is not a serious issue. Fellow receiver Laviska Shenault also left early after injuring his toe while offensive tackle George Fant did not practice due to load management. The Seahawks have a few minor injuries through minicamp, but nothing has yet to indicate a serious issue amidst the reports. Macdonald ended minicamp early for the team, so the next updates for Smith-Njigba and the others will come later.