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The New Orleans Saints released veteran running back Cam Akers, the Saints announced Monday.

Related players: Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Devin Neal

This news is really about who is still remaining to possibly claim the RB2 spot behind Kamara. Miller and veteran Edwards-Helaire still remain as does the rookie Neal, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury this summer. Miller is just 23-years-old while CEH is 26, and it's looking like it could be one of the two with Neal likely behind. The RB2 will also steal some carries as well, so this is a situation to monitor if you own, or plan to own, Kamara on your fantasy roster.

Yes, Browns running back Quinshon Judkins could still be suspended, even though he won’t face criminal charges arising from recent allegations of domestic violence.

Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports that the Browns and the 36th overall pick in the 2025 draft have yet to reach an agreement. They possibly won’t until the NFL has concluded its internal investigation.

Related players: Dylan Sampson, Jerome Ford, Pierre Strong Jr.

This implies that an investigation will happen, which is normal practice even when criminal charges aren’t pursued, the story said. The other complicating factor is that Judkins is in line for a fully-guaranteed contract, according to the story. The story added, Judkins’s only leverage at this point is to sit out the season and re-enter the draft. The story went to ponder, if he doesn’t sign a contract until next year, would any suspension be served based on games missed this year. From a fantasy standpoint, those who drafted Sampson look like they may profit off this situation, especially if Judkins opts to sit out and re-enter the draft. Ford would likely be a big contributor in the offense as well, assuming Judkins isn't a part of it.

Packers QB Jordan Love returned to practice.

Related players: Malik Willis

Schneidman went on to post that Love is doing phantom handoffs and throws while Willis takes the first snaps of the day. We’ll see how limited he ends up being today, but a return, nonetheless, according to Schneidman. Love had surgery on his left, non-throwing thumb and is expected to be ready to go for Week 1, but his status is still worth monitoring through the rest of camp to see how he progresses.

A source said that quarterback Jordan Love's surgery went "perfect".

The Packers are hopeful he can do some things in practice next week, the post went on to say, but as expected, his first game action won't be until the regular-season opener. However, it's at least good news he should be ready to go for Week 1.

Romeo Doubs is getting medical attention after nearly coming up with a deep ball.

Related players: Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks, Christian Watson

Demovsky went on to post Doubs was crouched over for a few minutes and walked off holding his lower back. It's significant because Watson is likely to be placed on the PUP list to start the season and the team is practicing without Wicks and Reed, leaving only the rookie Golden among their top WRs. On top of that, it was reported today that QB Jordan Love had surgery on his left thumb.

Brian Gutekunst says Christian Watson will likely start the season on PUP. After those four games are up? Gutekunst says Watson will “chomping at the bit” to return then.

“It’s gonna take a lot of us to hold him back.”

Related players: Jayden Reed, Matthew Golden, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks

It's possible Watson's injury keeps him out longer than four weeks however. The Packers are a bit banged up on offense. As we just reported, Jordan Love is getting surgery on his left thumb and Reed's status for Week 1 is up in the air due to his foot injury. The rookie Golden has been a bright spot in camp and it's possible he starts Week 1 as the team's WR1. It's a pretty fluid situation for the Packer offense right now, so we'll all have to continue to monitor as we get closer to Week 1.

Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said QB Jordan Love is undergoing a procedure on his left thumb. It’s a ligament issue.

Related players: Malik Willis, Sean Clifford

The injury happened Saturday against the Jets in the preseason game. Demovsky went on to say that’s why Love had had his thumb taped Monday in practice. While there is no mention of his Week 1 status, the hope, according to the post, is for Love to return to practice next week. This will be worth monitoring as the rest of camp goes on. While Love could certainly play through a left thumb injury, it can still affect handing off the ball and taking snaps under center. However, the team doesn't think this will affect their QB long-term.

Packers WR Jayden Reed is dealing with a left foot injury. Head coach Matt LaFleur said he is hopeful Reed can play Week 1.

Reed did not play against the Jets Saturday and is considered “day-to-day” with his foot sprain. LaFleur notes this is a different injury than the one that initially landed him on the non-football injury list. He hopes to have Reed back before the regular season starts September 7 against the Lions. Reed is currently our WR31. Any missed time for Reed opens the door for rookie Matthew Golden and Romeo Doubs.

Kellen Moore says that Saints rookie RB Devin Neal will miss “a couple weeks” with a hamstring injury.

Related players: Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller, Cam Akers, Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Neal was hoping to earn the team's RB2 role behind Kamara, but missing that much time likely will cost him that job for now. Miller looks to be the favorite, but he'll need to fend off some familiar names in Akers and CEH.

Packers TE Tucker Kraft is not practicing Saturday due to a groin injury.

Saturday is the annual Family Night at Lambeau Field for the Packers, but this year is more of a modified practice rather than a scrimmage, as has typically been the case. We don’t know the extent of the injury other than this is a new injury for the team. Perhaps the Packers are just being cautious with Kraft, who enters the fantasy season with plenty of upside. Well keep an eye on this one.