Sun, Aug 11th 12:53pm EDT
By Emily Maingi
Malik Nabers exited practice on Sunday with a foot injury. At this point, the Giants are not overly concerned with the injury. (Source: Jordan Raanan on X)
Fantasy Impact: Nabers has had several highlight-worthy plays in training camp, garnering lots of hype from fantasy managers everywhere. Although he was not targeted in his eight routes run in his NFL debut, Nabers' talent still leaves fantasy managers drafting him as a WR2. Assuming this injury isn't serious, Nabers should be ready for his regular-season opener versus the Vikings.
Sun, Aug 11th 1:26am EDT
By Emily Maingi
Hollywood Brown suffered a sternoclavicular joint dislocation on his first play with the Kansas City Chiefs in the preseason opener versus the Jaguars. Brown was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. (Source: Ari Meirov on X)
Fantasy Impact: Head coach Andy Reid said in a post-game interview that he believes Brown will miss some time, including regular season play. In his absence, speedy rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy should see increased first-team reps for the Chiefs as they look to improve on their wide receiver room from last year.
Ambry Thomas suffered a broken forearm during the 49ers' preseason loss to the Titans. (Source: Ari Meirov on X)
Fantasy Impact: Thomas started six games for the NFC champs last year and was looking to expand on his starting role in the 2024 season. While the timeline is unclear, it seems that this will be a long-term injury. In his absence, veteran Isaac Yiadom should see an increased snap share.
MarShawn Lloyd suffered a hamstring injury in the preseason opener against the Browns. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: Before Lloyd's departure in the third quarter, he only had one carry for eight yards and one target that produced a one-yard catch. The severity of Lloyd's injury is still unclear, and the timeline for return is unknown, but in the meantime, second-year player Emmanuel Wilson should see more reps as Green Bay's third-string running back.
Pittsburgh Steelers DT Keeanu Benton suffered an eye injury during Friday night's game against the Texans. (Source: Burt Lauten on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The second-year DT started in nine games last season for the Steelers, recording 36 total tackles and one sack. The team will hope to have him return soon to provide support for the interior line.
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) says he expects himself to be on the field for Week 1 vs. the Steelers on Sept. 8. (Source: NFL.com)
Fantasy Impact: The four-time Pro Bowler suffered a torn Achilles tendon on Nov. 1 last season against the Green Bay Packers. The Falcons handed him a four-year $180 million contract this offseason, hoping to provide a major upgrade to their offense.
Baltimore Ravens CB Nate Wiggins left Friday night's game with a shoulder injury, and there is no update yet in terms of the extent of this injury. (Source: Morgan Adsit on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Ravens selected the Clemson corner with the 30th overall pick in the 2024 draft. They will hope to have him back on the field soon as he shined in the team's first preseason game against the Eagles.
Ashton Dulin (hamstring) was absent from Friday's practice. (Source: Nate Atkins on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Dulin has also missed practice sessions earlier this week, and it is now know that he has been dealing with a hamstring issue. Dulin most recently factored into the Colts' passing game back in 2022, making 15 grabs fro 207 yards and a touchdown that season.
DeForest Buckner not taking part in Friday's practice session. (Source: Joel A. Erickson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Buckner was on the sidelines at Colts' practice Friday, though there has not been a specific indication as to why just yet. The veteran defensive lineman, who inked a big two-year extension with the Colts this off-season, earned his third trip to the Pro Bowl after recording eight sacks and 81 total tackles over 17 games last season.
JuJu Brents (undisclosed) is not taking part in Colts' practice Friday. (Source: Nate Atkins on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Brents was seen in street clothes on the sidelines of Friday's practice. An injury has not been made public for the second-year corner. Brents, a second-round pick in 2023, played in nine games (eight starts) as a rookie for the Colts last season, recording 43 total tackles and one interception.
Lions QB Hendon Hooker suffered a concussion in the second half of Thursday’s game with the Giants. (Source: Dannie Rogers on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Hooker will now have to clear the league’s concussion protocol before he is able to return to practice. He completed five of his nine pass attempts for 36 yards and rushed for 34 yards on four carries prior to the injury.
Giants QB Drew Lock did not suffer a serious hip injury in Thursday’s preseason game. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: GM Joe Schoen added that he could have returned if needed. The Giants were likely being extra cautious with Lock and the hip injury should not force him to miss any time.
D'Onta Foreman (neck) participated at Cleveland's practice on Thursday. (Source: Daniel Oyefusi on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Foreman suffered a scary neck injury earlier in camp that has left him sidelined for a solid chunk of time, but he was finally able to participate at practice again on Thursday. This is a step in the right direction for the veteran, who could make the team if Nick Chubb starts the season on the PUP list.
Jerry Jeudy (knee) did not take part in Cleveland's practice on Thursday. (Source: Zac Jackson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jeudy's knee injury left him sidelined at practice on Thursday. His recovery doesn't seem to be going very well, and it's possible that this issue will affect him heading into the regular season. This is a situation worth monitoring moving forward.
Noah Brown (shoulder) is expected to make his return to practice sometime in the near future. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Brown has been out for a little while because of a shoulder strain that he suffered, but he is close to full health and should be back at practice sometime in the near future. He's competing for the WR4 spot on this offense, and it would be helpful for him to have a strong showing in the preseason.
Charlie Jones was carted out of Thursday's practice after suffering an undisclosed injury. (Source: Ben Baby on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones suffered an injury during Thursday's practice. He had to be carted off of the field, which isn't a very good sign regarding the severity of the issue. He was in contention for the WR3 spot in Cincinnati, so if he missed significant time, that may open things up for someone like Jermaine Burton or Andrei Iosivas to see increased work on the Bengals' offense.
Atlanta Falcons WR Rondale Moore suffered a season-ending knee injury during practice Wednesday. He was carted off the field after a non-contact injury to his right leg. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Terrible news for Moore and the Falcons. The fourth-year receiver was acquired by the team in a trade from the Cardinals over the offseason in exchange for QB Desmond Ridder. He has been placed on the reserve/injured list and will sit out his entire 2024 campaign.
Shelby Harris is back at practice with the Browns on Thursday. (Source: Scott Petrak on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Harris had missed the last week of practice with an undisclosed injury. He was with the team and worked out with an athletic trainer on the field on Thursday.
Ty'Ron Hopper is not practicing on Thursday with an ankle injury. (Source: Ryan Wood on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hopper was drafted No. 91 overall by the Packers back in April. It is unclear how serious his injury is.
Christian Watson is at practice on Thursday following an injury scare on Wednesday. (Source: Ryan Wood on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Watson told reporters on Wednesday that he took a hit to his knee on the last play of practice. He was down on the ground for a while before getting up. He was able to avoid anything too serious.
