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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Michael Woods II (hand) was not on the field for training camp practice on Thursday due to a hand injury, according to Scott Petrak of The Elyria Chronicle Telegram. It's unclear how serious Woods' hand injury is, but it's yet another injury for the former sixth-round pick (202nd overall) in 2022. The 25-year-old had five catches for 45 yards and no touchdowns in his rookie campaign in 10 games, missed all of 2023 due to injury and caught just seven of 17 targets for 65 yards and no scores in only five games (two starts) in 2024. He missed the season finale last year with a knee injury that also caused him to miss some workouts this spring. Woods is going to need to stay healthy, but even if he does, he will probably be on the outside looking in for a starting spot behind Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman and Diontae Johnson.

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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Cordarrelle Patterson (undisclosed) missed the team's first training camp practice on Thursday with an undisclosed injury, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Patterson is considered day-to-day, which means he should be able to rejoin his teammates soon. In his first year with the Steelers in 2024, Patterson carried the ball 32 times for 132 yards and no touchdowns while catching 12 of his 14 targets for 80 yards and a touchdown. Although Najee Harris is out of town, the Steelers added Kenneth Gainwell and Trey Sermon in free agency and drafted Kaleb Johnson, so the 34-year-old Patterson once again figures to struggle for consistent touches in a backfield that also includes Jaylen Warren. Patterson is definitely versatile on offense, but he will be off the fantasy radar once again in most leagues.

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The Miami Dolphins announced on Thursday that they placed cornerback Artie Burns (knee) on Injured Reserve and waived offensive lineman Tedi Kushi. They also signed cornerback Cornell Armstrong and offensive lineman Obinna Eze in corresponding moves. Burns suffered a season-ending torn ACL in training camp practice on Wednesday and will miss the entire 2025 campaign. Storm Duck and Cam Smith are projected to start on the boundaries for the Dolphins secondary this year, with Kader Kohou being the primary nickelback. With the 30-year-old Burns now sidelined all year, Kendall Sheffield and John Saunders will see more opportunities as depth in Miami's defensive backfield.

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New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk (undisclosed) missed another training camp practice on Thursday with what is considered minor muscle tightness, per Mike Reiss of ESPN. The Patriots are playing it safe with Polk early in camp, but any practice he misses could be crucial for last year's second-round pick who is battling for a roster spot this summer. The 23-year-old was previously dealing with a shoulder injury earlier this offseason, but he passed his physical, which is why he was left off the Physically Unable to Perform list to begin camp. Polk has plenty of ground to make up after he caught only 12 passes in 15 games for New England as a rookie in 2024. He will have opportunities with this new coaching staff, but it won't be easy to find playing time in what is now a somewhat crowded receiver room.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (legs) had some mild tightness in his legs during training camp practice on Thursday and sat out the end of practice as a result, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN. The Vikings have no concerns, even in the short term, and they are just being extra cautious to prevent the leg issues that Jefferson experienced in 2023. It doesn't make sense to put the 26-year-old All-Pro pass-catcher in harm's way so early in camp. Fantasy managers shouldn't be at all concerned for now as he heads into his first season catching passes from former first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Jefferson has had over 1,000 yards receiving in all five of his NFL seasons and went for a 103-1,533-10 line in 17 regular-season starts with Sam Darnold at QB in 2024. He's the No. 2 fantasy wideout, behind only Ja'Marr Chase.

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The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes that Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey's chemistry with quarterback Justin Herbert continues to blossom in Year 2 and described it as a "seemingly telepathic connection." McConkey knows when to sit down on routes against certain defensive looks, when to manipulate defensive leverages and when to expect the ball from Herbert on either shoulder. Head coach Jim Harbaugh said this week that McConkey "is uncoverable right now by one guy." For the 23-year-old Georgia product to really thrive, he needs one of Quentin Johnston or rookies Tre Harris and Keandre Lambert-Smith to threaten defenses deep down the field. McConkey was a stud in his first year in the NFL, catching 82 of his 112 targets for 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns. Despite being in a run-first offense, he's a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 in fantasy.

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Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre Harris got more opportunities with the first-team offense in training camp practice on Wednesday with Jalen Reagor out with an undisclosed injury, but The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes that Harris was inconsistent. Meanwhile, rookie fifth-round wideout Keandre Lambert-Smith elevated his stock the most on Wednesday, making a couple nice adjustments on underthrown deep balls from quarterback Trey Lance. He missed most of the practices in the spring with an injury, but Lambert-Smith is healthy now and has an intriguing mix of deep-field speed, natural hands and elite body control. Ladd McConkey is the clear WR1 in L.A.'s passing attack, but Harris, Lambert-Smith and Quentin Johnston will all be battling for targets behind him this summer. Harris has gotten off to a slow start, but it's still early.

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Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (undisclosed) will miss another day of training camp practice on Thursday, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said that Ford is dealing with something from the last couple of weeks but that "he'll be OK." Ford should join the rest of the team on the field sooner than later, and with rookie second-rounder Quinshon Judkins still unsigned in the wake of his domestic-violence charges, Ford will operate as Cleveland's RB1 going forward. With both Judkins and Ford out this week, rookie Dylan Sampson and Pierre Strong Jr. will more opportunities to impress the coaching staff. Judkins is expected to take over primary rushing duties for the Browns by season's end, but it remains to be seen when he'll join the team, and he could be facing a suspension on top of it.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston had five touchdown catches in the first five days of training camp, according to The Athletic's Daniel Popper, and his ball-tracking looked vastly improved on throws down the field over his shoulder. However, Johnston took a step back on Wednesday and dropped a pass that hit him in the chest when he was wide open in the middle of the field. Popper writes that the fact that these type of lapses are still happening for the former first-rounder in his third season is concerning. The confidence that the 23-year-old showed early in camp appears to have dissipated somewhat. Mike Williams retired just before the start of camp, but Ladd McConkey will remain a target hog in L.A, and the Bolts also drafted Tre Harris and Keandre Lambert-Smith. Johnston must prove it to earn substantial playing time in 2025.

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Penn Live's Nick Farabaugh reports that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson is starting in three-wide sets with the first-team offense alongside DK Metcalf and Calvin Austin III to start training camp practice this week. Wilson, a third-rounder (84th overall) last year out of Michigan, missed the majority of his first season in the NFL due to injury and was active for just one game. With George Pickens in Dallas, there's plenty of opportunity for Wilson to make a statement in what will essentially be his first year in the league. Behind Wilson and Austin, the Steelers have only veteran Robert Woods, Scotty Miller and Ben Skowronek -- not exactly the most threatening competition. Wilson will have opportunity, but as a speedy deep threat across from Metcalf, it might be hard for him to stand out on a weekly basis.

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jonnu Smith (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day with an unspecified injury, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. The 2024 Pro Bowler participated in individual drills on Thursday but was held out of team drills. Given his limited practice participation, this should not be viewed with much concern by fantasy managers. Smith was traded to the Steelers from the Miami Dolphins for a late-round pick swap following the most productive season of his career. Smith tallied career highs in receptions (88), receiving yards (884), and touchdowns (eight) in 17 games a season ago. Now in Pittsburgh and back with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, the 29-year-old is unlikely to replicate his fantasy TE1 season in 2025. The Steelers project to have a low-volume passing offense led by an aging Aaron Rodgers.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith went "on a tear" during Thursday's training camp practice, according to team reporter Tim McManus. After a slow first day, the Slim Reaper was one of the standout performers for Philly. The former first-round pick and Heisman Trophy winner out of Alabama was held under 900 receiving yards for the first time in his career last season, but he missed four games, and the Eagles ranked last in passing attempts per game (25.7). The 26-year-old is likely to be a volatile fantasy option once again in 2025, but the Eagles have a significantly tougher schedule compared to last year, meaning the passing volume could see at least a slight uptick. Either way, Smith has weekly WR1 upside at a WR3/WR4 pricetag.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (undisclosed) did not practice on Thursday after landing uncomfortably on a catch attempt on Wednesday, according to team reporter Jonas Shaffer. However, head coach John Harbaugh said the reason for his absence was an "abundance of caution," so this should not be viewed as a serious situation. Hopkins, who has 178 career games played on his resume, is likely to be in and out of practice throughout training camp and during the regular season. The team will opt to be smart with the 33-year-old in an attempt to keep him fresh and healthy through a 17-game season and the NFL playoffs. The five-time Pro Bowler appears to still have some ability left in the tank, but it would be a surprise if he's a consistent fantasy producer in a run-heavy offense led by Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. He will likely be behind at least Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews in the target pecking order.

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Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift said rookie Kyle Monangai is a "great addition" to the running back room. Monangai was selected in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft following a productive final two seasons at Rutgers. The 23-year-old tallied at least 1,200 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in his junior and senior seasons. Now in Chicago, he could be competing for the RB2 role behind Swift with Roschon Johnson. "He don't really lack anything from what I'm seeing," Swift said. "Confident in his style of play, real low to the ground, great catching the ball out of the backfield. Solid, real solid." While seventh-round picks rarely make significant fantasy football impacts in Year 1, the Bears have one of the weaker RB units in the NFL, making Monangia one to watch as training camp progresses. He should be stashed in deep dynasty leagues.

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Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (hand) and cornerback Terrion Arnold (leg) exited Thursday's training-camp practice early due to hand and leg injuries, respectively. Both are being further evaluated by the team, but not much information is available yet. While it's early in the offseason, it's never good news to have players being knocked out of practice, especially after Detroit's defense was decimated by injuries at the tail-end of the 2024 campaign. Barnes, a fifth-year veteran out of Purdue, and Arnold, a second-year pro out of Alabama, are projected starters for new defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard. If Detroit wants to break through and win the NFC, its defense must find better injury luck in 2025.

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis said he has lost 26 pounds this offseason and is at the team's goal weight for him at 330 pounds. Without compromising too much size, this could help Davis play more snaps and be a backfield disruptor in 2025. The 2022 first-round pick out of Georgia has tallied just 20 quarterback pressures in three NFL seasons. Overall, the 25-year-old has racked up 90 tackles (41 solo), 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, four pass deflections, and 13 run stuffs in 47 career games. This season, he'll continue to contribute to one of the league's best defensive fronts, and added mobility could be significant for his development.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (toe) has avoided serious injury and will not miss "significant time," according to the team. Fields was carted off the field during the Jets' practice on Thursday, terrifying fans and fantasy managers alike. Thankfully, it appears as though he will not need surgery or any other significant procedure. Fields should be fine for the start of the regular season, but he may miss practice time. That's important given he's learning a new offense and playing with new teammates this year in New York. The talented former first-round pick is looking to get his career as a starter back on track after serving as Russell Wilson's backup with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024. Given his prowess as a rusher, Fields is an intriguing fantasy option. Unless there's an indication that this injury will hamper his mobility, he's a fringe top-12 QB

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Reagor did not participate in the team's Wednesday practice after tweaking "something in his lower half" on Tuesday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Notably, Popper writes that Reagor had been "playing consistently with the first-team offense as an outside receiver through the first five practices." Reagor played in eight games for the Chargers in 2024, recording just seven receptions for 100 yards. The Chargers appear to be holding an open competition for playing time at wide receiver behind Ladd McConkey. Reagor, Quentin Johnston, and rookies Tre' Harris and Keandre Lambert-Smith should be considered the main contenders. Depending on the severity of this injury, it threatens to derail Reagor's chance to win a starting role.

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Denver Broncos second-year wide receiver Devaughn Vele "looks like the clear WR2" early on in training camp, according to Ryan Edwards of KOA Colorado. Vele played in 13 games for Denver as a rookie last season, recording 41 receptions for 475 yards and three touchdowns. The Broncos have Courtland Sutton entrenched as their WR1, but opportunity exists behind him. In addition to Vele, the top contenders for targets in the wide receiver room are Marvin Mims Jr., Troy Franklin, and rookie Pat Bryant. A former seventh-round pick, Vele isn't as explosive as the speedy Mims and might not have the upside of Franklin or Bryant. However, he's a big-bodied target who started seven games as a rookie. Vele could be an intriguing late-round pick in fantasy if he can seize the WR2 job in Denver and run with it.

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore (knee) "looks good" and feels "great" coming out of the team's first training camp practice on Wednesday, according to Mark Craig of The Minnesota Star Tribune. Moore missed all of 2024 after suffering a season-ending knee injury during a joint practice last August while playing for the Atlanta Falcons. The 25-year-old played in 17 games for the Arizona Cardinals in 2023, recording 530 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns on 40 receptions and 28 rush attempts. Moore could be in line for a similar gadget role in Minnesota and also could be called upon to return punts. He's behind Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jalen Nailor on the Vikings depth chart at receiver. However, with Addison likely facing a suspension due to an offseason arrest, Moore could get a chance early in the season.

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