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Former Jets WR Denzel Mims, whom the Steelers released this week, is signing today with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Related Players: Devin Duvernay, Parker Washington, Tim Jones

It's been quite the drop from relevance for the former second-round selection, but he'll have a chance to carve out a role through training camp. It's possible the Jaguars see what they can do with him on special teams.

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus officially named Caleb Williams today as Chicago’s starting QB.

No surprises here for the No. 1 overall pick. Williams enters a great situation with fellow rookie Rome Odunze and should be in consideration as a fringe QB1 in fantasy right off the bat.

Chargers are trading WR Keenan Allen to the Bears for a fourth-round pick.

Related Players: Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, D.J. Moore, Tyler Scott, Velus Jones

The Chargers pass-catching group now looks very dire. There is no doubt that they will be loading up wherever they can through the draft but the offense looks questionable heading into 2024.

Velus Jones is all but guaranteed to lose the slot role he was pegged for in Chicago, as their WR room is starting to look pretty great. Caleb Williams could be in for an exciting rookie season, were the Bears to go that route.

Bears are giving former Chargers TE Gerald Everett a 2-year, $12 million base value deal with a max value up to $14 million that includes $6.1 million Fully Guaranteed.

Related Players: Cole Kmet

This signing absolutely muddies the water for Kmet's fantasy outlook, but is a great addition for their eventual rookie quarterback and the offense as a whole. With the influx of talent at the tight end position, there's no reason to target Everett or Kmet in typical 1TE redraft leagues this summer, though either one should remain on best ball radars.

The Bears have agreed to terms with RB D’Andre Swift on a three-year, $24 million deal.

After a career year with the Eagles, Swift heads to Chicago to be a big piece in Shane Waldron’s offense.

Related Players: Khalil Herbert, Roschon Johnson

With D'Onta Foreman set to hit the market, Chicago brings in Swift to compete for touches with two home-grown talents; Herbert and Johnson. Swift should take over the lead-back role, but there will still be plenty of sharing going on, which impacts each of their fantasy outlooks. Swift will have a capped-upside as an RB2.

The Dolphins have officially ruled out WR Jaylen Waddle against the Ravens with his high-ankle sprain.

Related Players: Tyreek Hill, Cedrick Wilson, Durham Smythe

With Waddle only logging 17 routes in Week 16, the target share for Tyreek Hill predictably increased, as he turned 14 targets into a 9-99 stat line. Tight end Durham Smythe also saw five targets for the first time since Week 1. Even in a tough matchup against the Ravens, Tyreek is a locked-in top-five option.

Bears practice report:

DNP: Darnell Mooney, Cole Kmet
Limited: Lucas Patrick
Full: Teven Jenkins, Noah Sewell, Equanimeous St. Brown

Related Players: D.J. Moore, Byron Pringle, Dante Pettis, Robert Tonyan

Justin Fields' legs yet again saved a mediocre passing game last week, and it looks like he may have to do without some of his best weapons yet again. D.J. Moore should be peppered with targets upon his return, which will make him a safe WR2 for Championship Week.

Day 2 of C.J. Stroud back at it after concussion. Texans quarterback progressing through NFL concussion protocol final stages.

Related Players: Case Keenum

Things are looking good for the healthy Texans skill position players, as well as Stroud suiting up as a top-10 fantasy option for the Fantasy Championships.

No practice today for Jaylen Waddle (ankle) & Raheem Mostert (should be good to go). Tyreek Hill, Austin Jackson did limited practice.

Tua throws looked good after landing on report w/ left thumb.

Robert Hunt, De’Von Achane did team stretch, separate rehab work during practice.

Related Players: Tyreek Hill, Cedrick Wilson, Durham Smythe

With Waddle only logging 17 routes in Week 16, the target share for Tyreek Hill predictably increased, as he turned 14 targets into a 9-99 stat line. Tight end Durham Smythe also saw five targets for the first time since Week 1. In a tough matchup against the Ravens, Waddle should be considered a lower-end WR2 if he were to go, with Tyreek a locked-in top-five option regardless.

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said Jaylen Waddle’s high ankle sprain is not overly severe and he hasn’t been ruled out for Sunday vs. Ravens yet.

Related Players: Tyreek Hill, Cedrick Wilson, Durham Smythe

With Waddle only logging 17 routes in Week 16, the target share for Tyreek Hill predictably increased, as he turned 14 targets into a 9-99 stat line. Tight end Durham Smythe also saw five targets for the first time since Week 1. In a tough matchup against the Ravens, Waddle should be considered a lower-end WR2 if he were to go, with Tyreek a locked-in top-five option regardless.