49ers TE George Kittle returns to practice Wednesday

Sep 02, 2026

The 49ers have as many players back at practice today as they’ve had in a long, long time. Nick Bosa, George Kittle, Kyle Juszczyk, and Mike Evans were all on the field.

Related Players: Jake Tonges, Luke Farrell

Fantasy Impact:

Practicing before the overseas flight is another strong step toward Week 1 availability. Kittle may still have his early-season workload managed after such a significant injury, but this reduces the likelihood that Tonges will open the year as San Francisco’s primary receiving tight end. Kittle remains appropriately valued as a lower-end TE1 with elevated durability risk.

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Dolphins rookie WR Chris Bell still working into football shape

Joe Schad

1 hour ago

Chris Bell says he’s working to get into football shape, but…"I'm going to be ready Game 1. I'm going to be ready." - Bell.

Related Players: Malik Washington, Caleb Douglas, Jalen Tolbert, Kevin Coleman Jr.

Fantasy Impact:

Bell’s path to a meaningful role remains open in Miami’s unsettled receiver room, but his conditioning makes an immediate early-season breakout less likely. Washington and Douglas currently offer safer paths to September snaps, while Bell remains a late-round upside stash.

Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker returns to full workout

Pete Sweeney

today · 1:23 PM EDT

Just in from the Chiefs’ Wednesday workout. I did not see DT Chris Jones or LT Josh Simmons. S Chamarri Conner, DE Ashton Gillotte and DE Tyreke Smith (PS) were watching without a helmet. DE Jack Pyburn left early.

CB L’Jarius Sneed and RB Kenneth Walker did everything.

Related Players: Emmett Johnson, Brashard Smith

Fantasy Impact:

Walker’s return to a full workload effectively closes the short-term injury concern unless he experiences a setback. He can be drafted normally as a high-end RB1/2 option. Johnson remains the most relevant handcuff, while Smith profiles as a deeper developmental option with potential third-down work.

Raiders name Kirk Cousins Week 1 starter

Adam Schefter

today · 1:21 PM EDT

Raiders HC Klint Kubiak on the expected selection of Kirk Cousins as his opening day starting QB: “He played really good football. I’m really happy with all three of our quarterbacks. Kirk’s had a really good offseason, very good camp and he's earned it.”

Related Players: Fernando Mendoza,

Fantasy Impact:

Cousins offers limited value outside deep superflex formats, but his experience should provide a steadier opening environment for Jeanty and the Raiders’ pass catchers. Mendoza retains more season-long fantasy upside because he is expected to take over eventually, though this announcement confirms that managers may need to hold him without immediate production, which shouldn't be necessary in most league formats.