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The start of the regular season could be in jeopardy for Zach Wilson.

The New York Jets quarterback, who underwent knee surgery Tuesday, could return in four to six weeks, a source told The Athletic.

Related players: Joe Flacco

Most of the timetables have said 2-4 weeks so this certainly puts in question Wilson's Week 1 status. If Wilson is closer to six weeks, he wouldn't return until Week 4. Missing four weeks would cause Wilson to miss Week 1 and return Week 2.

BREAKING: Zach Wilson's arthroscopic knee surgery was deemed a success, source tells ESPN.

Related players: Joe Flacco

The tweet went on to say there were no surprises from the original diagnosis. Cimini added they won't put him on the field until he's 100%, but good news for the Jets. Wilson remains a question mark for Week 1. For what it's worth, Flacco has been good in camp thus far.

Zach Wilson went down during the Jets first preseason with an apparent ACL injury

Related Players: Joe Flacco, Mike White

This is clearly a detriment to Zach Wilson's sophomore season if the tests come back positive. If the baton gets passed to Mike White, we could see some extreme short-yardage usage for the running back tandem of Breece Hall and Michael Carter

Houston head coach Lovie Smith referred to Brown as "our starting tight end" during Tuesday's post-practice news conference.

Related players: Brevin Jordan

The story said Smith feels Brown is the most complete tight end on the team when one considers blocking, but the coach also talked about his catching skills and said he'll have a "big role." The story added Jordan may be the leading TE target in passing situations, however. So it seems like this may be an area that needs more time to figure out from a fantasy perspective.

After the team announced starting tight end Irv Smith Jr. would miss the preseason with a thumb injury, starting running back Dalvin Cook left the practice field with what appeared to be a hand injury. He returned for one team snap and then sat out the rest of Tuesday's practice at TCO Performance Center.

Later, his backup, Alexander Mattison, also appeared to injure a finger on a play. He, too, watched the rest of practice from the sideline.

And a third running back, Kene Nwangwu, suffered what coach Kevin O'Connell called a "soft-tissue, lower-leg injury" on Monday. Nwangwu sat out Monday and Tuesday.

There wasn't any other information but hopefully the injuries aren't serious. Cook, of course, is ranked high among running backs in terms of fantasy value, and we have him sixth on our running back list.

Anthony Schwartz suffered a knee injury Thursday morning that is going to require "further examination."

Related Players: David Bell, Javon Wims

Schwartz was expected to be the no. 3 wide receiver with Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones, at least until rookie David Bell got up to speed. Bell is on the PUP list for the time being, but he "ended up doing at least some of the same things his fellow receivers did Thursday — just at a slower pace." If Schwartz's injury is serious, it will open the door for Bell, or possibly Javon Wims, who is currently on the NFI list.

Much-needed positive reports for first-year wide receiver Treylon Burks after he missed minicamp because of asthma and conditioning issues.

Related Players: Ryan Tannehill, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Robert Woods

Any news is good news after Burks was unable to see the field during rookie minicamp, partially due to issues with inhaler-timing. It seems he now has that under control and will have a chance to carve out a role in an offense in desperate need to fill some target share holes. Currently ranked as our WR49, so he has plenty of room to make up.

In an offseason with change at wide receiver, the Kansas City Chiefs may have an under-the-radar signing working out so far this offseason.

WR Justin Watson signed with K.C. prior to the Tyreek Hill trade, but showed flashes during OTAs. “He’s been a pleasant surprise for me,” Mahomes said. “That dude can roll. He came down to Texas. I threw with him the first day, and I called (general manager Brett) Veach and I was like, ‘Wait, how fast is this guy?’ He was running so fast that I was late on my throws. He’s had two great days.”

Related Players: Justyn Ross, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Mecole Hardman, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Skyy Moore

Watson could not get on the field for offensive snaps in Tampa Bay, but finds himself going from the G.O.A.T. to a QB who is well on his way to challenging for that title. Unlike in Chicago or Atlanta where being a wideout gets you onto the field, competing in Kansas City is great for Watson's personal growth and worst-case, great audition film for his next team.

Watson has dynasty appeal for now, but with so much unknown in K.C., his fantasy value could skyrocket.

The Miami Dolphins have acquired WR Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs for five draft picks.

Related Players: Tua Tagovailoa, Patrick Mahomes, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman, Teddy Bridgewater, DeVante Parker, Jaylen Waddle, Cedrick Wilson

Hill wanted out and got his wish. He strengthens the Dolphins wideout corps but takes a notable drop in quarterback with either Tua or Teddy under center. There is also the question of how good Miami's offensive line is even after adding Terron Armstead.

The Chiefs are almost a lock to add to their wide receiver room with either top 50 pick from the Dolphins or their own first rounder. Kansas City is also meeting with Marquez Valdes-Scantling. He is nowhere near Hill in terms of talent, but MVS has excellent speed.

QB Teddy Bridgewater is signing a one-year deal with Miami. He is expected to back up Tua Tagovailoa.

With faith in Tua unknown in Miami, Bridgewater may be able to start a game or two assuming Tua stays healthy.