Buccaneers expect WR Ted Hurst III to play role this season

Sep 01, 2026

Ted Hurst III has progressed from a future-focused prospect into a player expected to have a role this year

Related players: Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Jalen McMillan, Tez Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

Jason Licht was quoted in the story as saying Hurst has proven himself throughout camp and OTAs. Once thought of as a future prospect, the Bucs now believe they can use him this season, and he's going to play a role. Hurst has had a very positive summer when it comes to press. He was only a later-round option in dynasty leagues this past spring, and while he still may be off the radar in typical redraft leagues, it's easy to see how he can earn some time behind Egbuka and Godwin this season.

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Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) 'close'

Aaron Wilson on X

5 hours ago

Texans GM Nick Caserio on Tank Dell on IR-designated for return: "He's close, he's not quite there."

Fantasy Impact:

Caserio went on to say Dell is, "closer than he was during training camp." Dell can be activated after four games but it's not a lock it will be that quick. As the story said, it's a matter of whenever team starts clock on him returning to practice. With Jayden Higgins lost for the year, the team brought in Boutte to compete for targets behind Collins. There's no doubt the Texans could use Dell, unfortunately, it will at least be after four weeks.

Dolphins Kyle McCord will be team's QB2

David Furones on X

today · 2:04 PM EDT

Jeff Hafley said Dolphins traded for Kyle McCord to be team's QB2. But he added he expects Brady Cook to make a push.

Related players: Malik Willis

Fantasy Impact:

This is probably only something to pay attention to in the deepest superflex leagues. Those already owning stock in the Dolphins passing game are already concerned enough, but if something were to happen to Willis, the situation likely isn't going to be very promising. McCord was traded by the Packers while Cook made five starts for the Jets at the end of last season.

49ers hoping WR Mike Evans practices this week

David Lombardi on X

today · 12:32 PM EDT

John Lynch says that the 49ers hope to have Mike Evans, who has an adductor injury, back at practice next week.

Fantasy Impact:

Use of the word "hope" doesn't make us feel warm and fuzzy about Evans' status heading into Week 1, at least at this point. He'll lose a couple of days to get ready as the 49ers play the Rams in Week 1 next Thursday night. The now seemingly oft-injured Evans will probably need to start logging some practice time soon, if he wants to be ready for the Sept. 10 game in Melbourne. With Kittle also a question mark, the Niners could be looking for Deebo, the rookie Stribling and of course CMC in the passing game.