Solak: Travis Hunter expected to spend far more time on defense

Jacobs’ initial court appearance has been rescheduled from Nov. 17 to Sept. 10, according to Brown County court records.

Jacobs likely will not appear personally because his attorneys have filed authorization to represent him at the hearing. The Packers running back faces misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May 23 incident.

Related Players: MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, Chris Brooks

Moving the hearing ahead by more than two months could provide earlier clarity regarding Jacobs’ legal situation and the NFL’s response, but an initial appearance does not guarantee an immediate resolution or his removal from the exempt list. Jacobs remains unavailable until the league changes his status. Lloyd continues to be the primary fantasy beneficiary, with Johnson and Brooks providing deeper backfield insurance.

ESPN’s Ben Solak considers Wicks the clear No. 2 wide receiver in Philadelphia following A.J. Brown’s departure.

Wicks never climbed higher than fourth on Green Bay’s depth chart, but Solak believes he now has an opportunity to provide the consistent veteran presence the Eagles lost this offseason.

Related Players: DeVonta Smith, Makai Lemon, Hollywood Brown, Elijah Moore

Solak’s characterization is notable because it differs significantly from our current ordering of Philadelphia’s receivers. Wicks has never commanded a substantial NFL role, but being the clear second receiver would give him far more sleeper appeal than his current ranking suggests. Because this is Solak’s assessment rather than a role confirmed by the Eagles, Week 1 usage will matter before making a substantial adjustment. Lemon's role in the offense may end up taking a little while to flesh out.

The Athletic’s Andrew Destin anticipates that Price will be featured primarily on first and second downs to begin the season. George Holani is projected to handle third downs, pass-protection assignments, short-yardage situations and much of the goal-line work, with Emanuel Wilson occasionally mixing in.

Price should receive the largest share of Seattle’s rushing opportunities while Zach Charbonnet remains on the PUP list recovering from January’s torn ACL. Once Charbonnet returns, Destin expects him to pair with Price while Holani moves back into a third-string role.

Price appears positioned to lead Seattle in carries, but Destin’s anticipated distribution would leave him without a true three-down role and potentially without many of the backfield’s most valuable touches.

Ceding passing-down, short-yardage, and goal-line work to Holani would make Price more reliant on rushing volume and explosive plays, limiting his early-season ceiling despite Charbonnet’s absence. Holani consequently carries some deep-league and touchdown-dependent value during the opening month. Price’s ranking is already eight spots ahead of market ADP, so this alone does not demand a change, but confirmation of Holani as the primary goal-line back would be worth monitoring.