Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round defensive end Shemar Stewart remains unsigned with training camp just around the corner, and reports surfaced earlier this week that Stewart has been practicing with his former college team at Texas A&M. The Cincinnati Enquirer's Kelsey Conway clarifies that Stewart is a Texas native and is training at A&M by himself while using the school's facilities to get himself ready for his first NFL season. The 21-year-old isn't practicing with his old college team and doesn't appear to be considering returning for another college season in 2025, which was previously reported. Stewart is the only first-rounder that remains unsigned as he continues a dispute with the Bengals over guaranteed money. Bengals players will start reporting to camp this weekend, but it remains to be seen if Stewart will be present.

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The Detroit Lions placed defensive linemen Alim McNeill (knee) and Mekhi Wingo (knee), offensive tackle Taylor Decker (undisclosed), cornerback Khalil Dorsey (undisclosed), offensive guard Miles Frazier (undisclosed) and linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday, per the team. The Lions also put defensive lineman Josh Paschal (undisclosed) and cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver (undisclosed) on the Non-Football Injury list. Defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike (undisclosed) went on the Reserve/PUP list, and running back Anthony Tyus went on the Non-Football Illness list. Onwuzurike will miss at least the first four games of the regular season, while the others on the PUP can be activated at any time during training camp. McNeil suffered a torn ACL in December and may not be ready for Week 1.

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The Seattle Seahawks placed outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday, according to Seahawks.com's John Boyle. Nwosu dealt with multiple injuries last year and had offseason knee surgery that general manager and president of football operations John Schneider called "a cleanup of some sort." The 28-year-old former second-rounder by the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018 out of USC was one of the team's best defensive players before he injured his pectoral muscle in 2023. Nwosu played in only six games in 2023 and six games last year due to knee, thigh and wrist injuries. He had a career-high 66 tackles (42 solo), 9.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 26 QB hits, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in his first year in Seattle in 2022. The Seahawks will be hoping he can be more like that version of himself while staying healthy.

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Now that wide receiver Mike Williams has retired, The Athletic's Daniel Popper writes that the Los Angeles Chargers are now relying on second-round rookie wideout Tre Harris to be their starting X receiver in 2025. With Williams hanging up his cleats, there is now more pressure on Harris to perform in his first year in the NFL as quarterback Justin Herbert's primary deep threat. During the first training camp practice on Thursday, Quentin Johnston and Jalen Reagor filled the outside spots with the first-team offense, with Reagor coming down with a 50-yard touchdown catch down the sideline. Reagor could compete at the X position, but at 5-foot-11, 197 pounds, he lacks desired size for the position. Johnston, a former first-rounder, hasn't been consistent off the line of scrimmage and struggles with 50-50 balls, so Harris has a real shot to be the team's No. 2 receiver in his first year.

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The Tennessee Titans waived running back Tyrion Davis-Price on Thursday and signed free-agent running back Jordan Mims in a corresponding move, according to TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt. Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears are the Titans clear top two RBs going into the 2025 season, so Julius Chestnut, rookie Kalel Mullings and Mims will compete for backup work. Davis-Price will most likely pass through waivers unclaimed and will be free to sign with another team looking for more backfield depth heading into training camp. The 24-year-old was originally a third-round pick (93rd overall) by the San Francisco 49ers in 2022 out of LSU, but he did not pan out in the Bay Area in two seasons before playing in one game for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024. He has only 43 rushing attempts in his three seasons for 127 yards and no touchdowns in eight games (no starts).

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CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones says that Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons will eventually become the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history after Pittsburgh Steelers pass-rusher T.J. Watt earned those honors for the second time in his career after agreeing to a three-year, $123 million contract extension on Thursday. As things stand now, Parsons is currently scheduled to play the 2025 season on his $24 million fifth-year option. However, all indications are that the Cowboys and Parsons will agree on a new long-term extension before the start of the regular season, which will likely pay him at least $41.5 million per season. The 26-year-old participated in the team's offseason program and should be on the field during training camp this month, regardless of whether an extension has been reached.

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Last year, Green Bay Packers running backs Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks shared backup duties behind bell-cow Josh Jacobs. But their biggest challenger for the No. 2 job in 2025 comes from MarShawn Lloyd, writes Packers.com's Mike Spofford. The third-rounder out of USC in 2024 was derailed by injuries in his rookie season, first by a hip injury early in training camp and then a hamstring injury in the preseason. Lloyd injured his ankle in his lone regular-season appearance in Week 2 and then had appendicitis that required emergency surgery when he was on the verge of coming off Injured Reserve. The 5-foot-9, 220-pounder offers an intriguing mix of speed, shiftiness and power that will make him an interesting handcuff option for fantasy managers that draft Jacobs. In addition to beating out Wilson and Brooks, Lloyd will need to solve ball-security issues he had in college.

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Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Keandre Lambert-Smith was targeted by quarterback Justin Herbert multiple times in the first training camp practice on Thursday, including a touchdown in the back of the end zone during 7-on-7 drills. Especially with Mike Williams now retiring, everyone in the team's receivers room is going to get a long look this summer. Lambert-Smith, 22, was taken in the fifth round in April after the Bolts went with receiver Tre Harris in the second round. Ladd McConkey is the team's unquestioned WR1 after a huge rookie season, but Harris, Lambert-Smith and Quentin Johnson will battle for playing time on the outside in 2025 with Williams hanging up his cleats. Lambert-Smith had 50 catches for 981 yards and eight touchdowns at Auburn last year and is worth keeping an eye on in dynasty/keeper formats.

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Second-round picks are slowly starting to sign this week with training camps across the league starting this week and next week. The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov writes that the big x-factor is believed to be New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback Tyler Shough, who was drafted 40th overall in April. Shough is pushing for a fully guaranteed deal, and if he gets it, it could be a game-changer for the five picks in the second round in front of him, who are believed to be waiting to see how it plays out. Shough has a real chance to win the starting QB job for the Saints in his first year, so the team probably doesn't want him to miss any time in training camp. Saints players are scheduled to report to camp next Tuesday. The 25-year-old's primary competition is Spencer Rattler after Derek Carr's abrupt retirement this offseason. If Shough wins the job, he'll likely be more of a game manager with minimal fantasy upside as a low-end QB2.

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The Baltimore Ravens placed safety Ar'Darius Washington (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday after he tore his Achilles in May. Washington won't be practicing with the Ravens during training camp or playing in preseason games, but the 25-year-old defensive back is holding out hope that he can rejoin the defense late in the 2025 season. The former undrafted free agent out of TCU joined the Ravens in 2021 and has played four seasons with the team. Washington saw by far his most playing time in 2024 and finished with 64 tackles (45 solo), one sack, five tackles for loss, his first two career interceptions, eight pass breakups and a forced fumble in 17 regular-season games (10 starts). There's no guarantee that he will make it back later this season to play for the Ravens.

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Los Angeles Chargers second-round wide receiver Tre Harris agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal on Thursday, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Harris didn't report to training camp when the rest of the team's rookies did earlier this week, but now that he's under contract, he can join the rest of his teammates at practice. The 23-year-old was the 55th overall pick in April and should contribute immediately in his first year in the NFL, especially after Thursday's announcement that deep threat Mike Williams will hang up his cleats. Harris impressed the coaching staff during OTAs and minicamp and will now look to keep that momentum going as he tries to become the team's WR2 behind Ladd McConkey. He could have some deep-league fantasy appeal as a deep threat for quarterback Justin Herbert, but he's probably going to be inconsistent in L.A.'s run-first offense.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finished the 2024 season with career-highs in passing yards (4,172), completions (316) and touchdown passes (41) while throwing only four interceptions on 474 attempts. He added 915 yards on the ground and passed Michael Vick for all-time rushing yards by a QB. Jackson is scary good as a passer and a runner, which is why he'll be one of the first QBs taken in fantasy drafts in the early rounds. BaltimoreRavens.com's Clifton Brown writes that Jackson is set up for even more success in 2025 going into his third season with Todd Monken running the offense. Baltimore became the first team in NFL history with 40 passing TDs and 20 rushing TDs in the same year in 2024. They were also the first team to throw for at least 4,000 yards and rush for at least 3,000. There's the potential for Jackson to take his game to yet another level.

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is off to a strong start at training camp on the first day of practice on Thursday, according to Chargers.com's Eric Smith. Herbert connected with receiver Jalen Reagor on a 50-yard touchdown in 11-on-11 work. The 27-year-old was also sharp during 7-on-7 drills, finding rookie wideout Keandre Lambert-Smith for a 10-yard touchdown in the back of the end zone. It's obviously very early this summer, but Herbert appears to be in midseason form throwing the football. Big wideout Mike Williams announced his plans to retire on Thursday, so Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and second-round rookie Tre Harris figures to be Herbert's primary aerial targets in 2025. Outside of McConkey, Herbert doesn't have a whole lot to work with in what should once again be a run-first offense. Target him as a QB2 in fantasy.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has been the subject of frequent praise from the team's coaching staff this offseason, according to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. The 24-year-old Williams has been the subject of some trade speculation this offseason, as he's entering the fourth year of his rookie contract and could hit free agency following the 2026 season. 2024 was the best season of his career, as he finished with 58 catches for 1,001 receiving yards and eight total touchdowns in 15 games played. Williams is an explosive big-play threat, but he's been a boom/bust receiver in fantasy because he hasn't commanded a huge target share in Detroit. It's early in the offseason to predict how different his role will be in 2025, but he appears to be off to a good start.

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A "massive" contract extension that reflects Denver Broncos defensive lineman Zach Allen's impact on the team could "soon be on the way," according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic. Allen is entering the final season of the three-year, $47.75 million contract he signed with Denver in March 2023. He turns 28 in August and is coming off the best season of his career in 2024, recording 8.5 sacks and being named second-team All-Pro. He's versatile enough to line up at either defensive end or defensive tackle, and Kosmider notes that Allen played the most snaps of any defensive lineman in the NFL last season.

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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin's (ankle) "availability for the start of training camp remains unclear," according to James Boyd of The Athletic. Franklin underwent surgery on his left ankle in May, missing all of the team's spring practices as a result. The 28-year-old has played at least 16 games in each of his seven NFL seasons, so he's been highly durable up until this injury. Franklin was named second-team All-Pro in 2024 and is one of the league's most prolific tacklers. He led the NFL with 173 combined tackles last season, and also chipped in 3.5 sacks and two interceptions. It does not seem as though he's currently at risk of missing regular-season games, but his status will be one to monitor when the Colts open training camp.

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New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor is "going to be a crucial part of the offense immediately," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. A second-round pick out of LSU, Taylor appears to be the clear top dog in a Jets tight end room that also includes Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt, and Zack Kuntz. Rosenblatt also notes that Taylor is one of many of this year's second-rounders who have yet to sign a rookie contract, so he is at risk of not being in camp this weekend when Jets rookies are due to report. In 12 games last year at LSU, Taylor recorded 55 catches for 546 yards and two touchdowns. The Jets figure to be a run-heavy offense behind dual-threat quarterback Justin Fields and star running back Breece Hall. However, there is an opportunity for pass-catchers to emerge behind wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who is the clear number one target for Fields.

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For the second time in his career, Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro pass-rusher T.J. Watt becomes the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history by reaching an agreement on Thursday on a three-year, $123 million contract extension that includes $108 million fully guaranteed at signing, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. The $41 million per year average is the highest of any non-QB in NFL history. The 30-year-old is a game-wrecker for the Steelers defense, and he's been a Pro Bowler each of the last seven seasons while also being named a first-team All-Pro four times. Watt has led the league in sacks three times and has 108 of them since debuting in 2017. However, he does have a lengthy injury history and totaled only 11.5 sacks in 17 regular-season games after recording 19 in 2023. As long as he can stay healthy, Watt should continue to be one of the best all-around defenders in 2025.

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Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey has agreed to his four-year rookie deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The rookie out of UCF is expected to have a meaningful role right away in Sean Payton's offense, which has been friendly for running back production in the past. The team used a second-round pick on the do-it-all weapon after many believed he was a potential Day-3 prospect, so that should give fantasy managers confidence in him despite the addition of veteran J.K. Dobbins. While Dobbins is likely to take some early-down work, he has a lengthy injury history and averaged just 3.8 yards per carry with the Los Angeles Chargers last year after Week 2. Meanwhile, Harvey is a high-level pass-catcher and should be viewed as the primary receiving back right away. Quarterback Bo Nix heavily targeted running backs in the passing game during his time at Oregon, and Payton has been known for involving his RBs in that aspect of the offense. Harvey is being drafted in the high-end RB3 range, but he has legitimate RB1 upside in PPR leagues if things break right.

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According to Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com and his sources close to the team, the Kansas City Chiefs believe wide receiver Rashee Rice will receive anywhere between a two and four-game suspension following his court ruling on Thursday. A Dallas judge sentenced Rice to a five-year probation period and 30 days of jail time that can be served within the five years for his involvement in a multi-vehicle crash during the 2024 NFL offseason. This situation has been in the headlines since the incident happened, and the NFL traditionally waits for the legal process to play out before issuing its disciplinary action. Rice, who has a clear path to be Patrick Mahomes' No. 1 target in the passing game, should be viewed as a risky fantasy football pick, though he could provide WR1 upside upon his return from a possible suspension. Xavier Worthy, Marquise Brown, and Travis Kelce should be more productive in games where Rice is forced to sit out.

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