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The Commanders and Terry McLaurin have agreed to a 3-year contract extension, source confirms.

Related players: Deebo Samuel, Noah Brown, K.J. Osborn, Luke McCaffrey, Jayden Daniels

The deal is said to be a 3-year extension worth over $96M, according to other sources. Daniels will get his top target back before Week 1 and pushes the rest of the team's WRs down the depth chart, including Samuel who now looks to be the WR2. McLaurin finally delivered a true breakout season - 82 catches, 1,096 yards, and 13 touchdowns - finishing as the WR6 last season.

From The Insiders on NFL Network: The Commanders will likely move on from RB Brian Robinson Jr., a rare starting RB available.

Related players: Austin Ekeler, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, Chris Rodriguez

This isn't really a surprise, but there was some talk that made it seem like the door may still be open for Robinson to stay when the news first broke. But that no longer appears to be the case. It seems, according to Rapoport, the team just doesn't want to extend Robinson, and nothing necessarily happened between the two sides. Rapoport said the Commanders could eat some salary to get a better draft pick in return. The Commanders will likely turn the RB duties over to Ekeler, Croskey-Merritt, McNichols and Rodriguez.

Veteran Austin Ekeler remains a key piece of the offense and special teams as Washington’s lead kick returner.

Related players: Chris Rodriguez, Jeremy McNichols, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Brian Robinson

The Commanders RB room has been a hot topic this week and it's only Tuesday. Robinson was held out of Monday night's preseason game amid trade rumors. The story discussed how an AFC GM said the team made Robinson available last year already. Rodriguez had a big run in the Monday night game and rookie sensation Croskey-Merritt had a long TD run as well. The story called McNichols the team's best blocking back. The story didn't mention how much of a role Ekeler would have in the offense, but needless to say it's a crowded RB room right now, with all four of those backs expected to make the team. If the Commanders do trade Robinson, this situation will need to sort itself out. But right now, Rodriguez and JCM are popular pickups in leagues that already had their drafts.

Jeremy McNichols re-signed in the offseason on a one-year deal, giving offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury another versatile option who is also the team’s best blocking back. (His blitz pickups last season warranted more headlines.)

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.

Amid speculation about his future with the Commanders, RB Brian Robinson Jr. will not play tonight against the Bengals, sources say.

Related players: Austin Ekeler, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Jeremy McNichols, Chris Rodriguez

The post went on to say it’s a mutual decision between Robinson and the team, as a trade before the cut to the 53-man roster remains a possibility. This situation seems to be escalating quickly. Those in dynasty leagues are likely no stranger to Crosky-Merritt, whose stock seems to be skyrocketing. If Robinson is dealt, Croskey-Merritt could find himself as the team's RB1 with Ekeler and McNichols perhaps the change of pace options. Rodriguez would also be an option to get early down work. However, Crosky-Meritt has been a sneaky-good prospect for a while now so he's a name to keep an eye on.

The Commanders officially activated WR Terry McLaurin from the physically unable to perform list Saturday.

On Friday, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said it was time for on-field work for McLaurin. That time has come. Still no word on a new contract for McLaurin, but he can now take the next step in his progression on the field as he recovers from his ankle injury. The main issue is obviously the contract talks, but McLaurin can now take part in more on-field activities with the season about three weeks away. McLaurin is a consensus top-20 wide receiver in fantasy drafts.

The Jaguars may hold Travis Hunter out of preseason game 2, as he deals with an upper body injury. Just a precaution, per coach Liam Coen.

Related Players: Brian Thomas Jr., Dyami Brown, Parker Washington

This shouldn't impact the regular season as it stands, but we'll keep an eye on it. Hunter is current ranked as a fringe WR2/3.

Browns rookie RB Quinshon Judkins will not face any formal charges, as prosecutors have declined to move forward with the case.

This clears the way for him to return to the team, and I’m told that should likely happen in the near future.

Related Players: Jerome Ford, Dylan Sampson

This is huge news, but doesn't necessarily mean he will completely avoid league discipline. He's got some ground to make up, but this is at least moving in the right direction to get him on the field for the regular season. Sampson is still probably who we should be leaning toward for touches in the early going, with Judkins a borderline RB3 option once he gets up to speed.

Buccaneers RB Rachaad White is dealing with a groin injury and will undergo further testing Sunday to determine the extent of the injury.

Bucky Irving was already a hot fantasy commodity this season and this only bolsters his outlook early on, if White does miss some time following his injury Saturday. This also opens the door for Sean Tucker, whom head coach Todd Bowles said he’d like to get the ball to more. We’ll find out more Sunday regarding how long White will be out.

Hit hard by injuries up and down the roster in the first two weeks of training camp, the Niners released veteran kicker Greg Joseph on Monday. That clears the decks for incumbent Jake Moody to retain the job as he enters his third NFL season.

Moody made just 11 of 20 field goal attempts after returning from a high ankle sprain in Week 10 on his way to ranking 35th in the NFL in field goal percentage among kickers with at least 10 tries, the story said. The story added the Niners have too many injuries right now and couldn't afford the luxury of having a kicker battle.