Colts WR Keenan Allen will make preseason debut

Aug 27, 2026

Colts WR Keenan Allen and DT DeForest Buckner will play in Saturday’s preseason finale against the Lions, per Colts HC Shane Steichen. Only a few plays, though, which makes sense given their importance to the team.

Related Players: Alec Pierce, Josh Downs, Ashton Dulin, Deion Burks

Fantasy Impact:

Allen’s appearance may provide some insight into where he lines up and how quickly Indianapolis intends to integrate him. With Pierce now off PUP and Downs’ calf issue described as minor, Allen remains a late-round depth option as opposed to a mid-round target.

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Packers signing TE Jonnu Smith to one-year deal

Jordan Schultz

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Sources: The #Packers are signing former Pro Bowl TE Jonnu Smith to a 1-year deal.

One of the NFL’s most respected veterans, Smith has amassed 345 career catches and 30 TDs.

Related Players: Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, Josh Whyle

Fantasy Impact:

Smith’s history with LaFleur and ability to line up in multiple spots make him more interesting than a typical late-camp depth signing, but Kraft remains the clear lead tight end. Smith could take some secondary routes and work in two-tight end packages while Musgrave (neck) is unavailable.

Colts activating WR Alec Pierce from active/PUP

Mike Chappell

1 hour ago

Colts taking WR Alec Pierce off PUP today, per source. Been rehabbing after surgery on left ankle/heel in March.

Related Players: Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Ashton Dulin, Deion Burks, Tyler Warren

Fantasy Impact:

Coming off active/PUP is an important milestone, but Pierce still has to demonstrate that he can handle football activity without a flare-up. His Week 1 outlook is considerably better than it would have been had Indianapolis left him on PUP through Sunday’s deadline. We'll keep an eye on further developments over the next couple weeks.

Browns releasing WR Cedric Tillman

Adam Schefter

1 hour ago

Browns are releasing veteran WR Cedric Tillman, per sources. Cleveland spent two early 2026 draft picks on wide receivers, and now Tillman is out.

Fantasy Impact:

Tillman’s departure confirms that Cleveland’s rookie receivers have passed him and further solidifies Concepcion and Boston near the top of the depth chart. It also improves the roster outlook for fringe options such as Bond, Corley and Wallace. Tillman could attract interest elsewhere, but his next destination will determine whether he retains any deep-league value.