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Multiple NFL players had notable developments in training camp and practices, including injuries, contract signings, and competition updates that could impact their fantasy football value.

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · 2:30 PM UTC · last updated Aug 27 6:32 AM

Scoring Zone's Take

These sources are frustratingly thin on specifics — a broad wave of training-camp notes without concrete details on injury severity, depth-chart outcomes, or timelines for the vast majority of names listed. Given that, treat this cluster as a signal to keep watching camp reports rather than a basis for firm draft decisions right now.

A few names still merit attention for draft prep. Chris Olave and Jauan Jennings-type receivers grouped with Pearsall are worth monitoring since receiver competition battles directly affect target share projections; if Pearsall is fully healthy entering camp, his dynasty/redraft stock ticks up given the 49ers' offense around him. Running back competition notes involving Judkins, Gainwell, and Jaylen Warren suggest backfield roles are still unsettled — draft these backs with wider ranges until camp carries and snap counts clarify the pecking order. Quarterback situations flagged for Penix, Watson, Tagovailoa, Maye, Richardson, McCarthy, and Sanders indicate ongoing competition or health questions at the position; don't lock in season-long QB1 assumptions for any of these teams yet, and treat backup names like Ty Simpson or Trubisky as speculative QB2/streamer options only if a starting change is later confirmed. Injured designations attached to Brazzell and Allen warrant caution — avoid drafting them at their prior-year value until you see practice participation confirmed.

Overall confidence here is low-to-moderate (source confidence 80%, impact minimal at +0.5 to +1.0). Action: no adds/drops warranted from this alone. Flag Pearsall, Judkins, Jaylen Warren, and the quarterback battles for continued tracking as camp reports get more specific, and adjust draft rankings incrementally rather than making wholesale roster moves off this cluster.

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                            Judkins is expected to take on a larger role in the passing game this year, according to Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.


        Flowers (quadriceps) will take part in Tuesday's practice, Sam Cohn of The Baltimore Sun reports.


        Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Jacobs (groin) will be "out for at least this week," Weston Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.


        Pierce (ankle) was present for Tuesday's practice and took part in individual work off to the side under the supervision of a trainer, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.


        Love is scheduled to play in Thursday's preseason game at Pittsburgh, though Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that he reserves the right to change his mind, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.


        Downs (groin) is back at practice Tuesday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.


        McMillan (knee) is doing individual drills at Tuesday's practice, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.


        Smith (hamstring) isn't participating in Tuesday's practice, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.


        Sadiq (hernia) isn't practicing Tuesday, but he's improved enough to jog on the sidelines while observing practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.


        Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph said Nix's deep accuracy has been "off the charts" at training camp, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports.


        Bills offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael didn't rule out the possibility of Cook having more involvement as a pass catcher in 2026, Alex Brasky of SI.com reports. "Anytime you can get the ball in [Cook's] hands, you have an opportunity for a big play," Carmichael said Monday. "I think he can bring value not only in the run game but the pass game as well."


        Jets receivers coach Shawn Jefferson implied Tuesday that Mitchell is seen as the team's No. 2 wideout heading into the upcoming season, Antwan V. Staley of the New York Daily News reports. "If he continues on this trajectory, he will be a really good Robin to our Batman [Garrett Wilson]," Jefferson said of Mitchell.


        Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that he doesn't expect Maye to play in Thursday's preseason opener versus the Colts, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.


        Pierce didn't require a second platelet-rich plasma injection for his surgically repaired left ankle, contrary to what was previously reported, according to Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star.


        Giants head coach John Harbaugh lauded Dart for sliding inbounds at the end of a third-down run during a drill in Monday's practice, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports. "I clapped. I applauded. I applauded when he did that. It was great," Harbaugh said of Dart.


        Shough has looked noticeably more comfortable and in command of the offense entering his second season, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.


        Purdy and rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling have been starting to connect more frequently at training camp, Marc Adams of 49ers Webzone reports.


        Williams will be without Luther Burden (groin) for the entirety of the preseason, but the Bears believe that the second-year wide receiver will be available for Week 1 at Carolina on Sunday, Sept. 13, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.


        Herbert has been sharp and on target with his receivers in training camp, seemingly growing more comfortable in Mike McDaniel's offense, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.


        Darnold and the Seahawks offense are adjusting to the scheme of new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.


        Stroud and the Texans offense got a boost in Monday's training camp practice with the return of fourth-year wideout Tank Dell (knee), John Harris of the team's official site reports.


        Pierce (anke) received a second PRP injection in his left ankle this offseason, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.


        Burrow and the Bengals offense had its best day of training camp Sunday, Paul Dehner of The Athletic reports.


        Hurts has started to establish a good rapport with offseason addition wide receiver Dontavion Wicks at training camp, Geoff Mosher of PhillyVoice reports.


        Penix (knee) had some nice plays during 7-on-7 drills at Monday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

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