Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) 'close'

Sep 01, 2026

Texans GM Nick Caserio on Tank Dell on IR-designated for return: "He's close, he's not quite there."

Fantasy Impact:

Caserio went on to say Dell is, "closer than he was during training camp." Dell can be activated after four games but it's not a lock it will be that quick. As the story said, it's a matter of whenever team starts clock on him returning to practice. With Jayden Higgins lost for the year, the team brought in Boutte to compete for targets behind Collins. There's no doubt the Texans could use Dell, unfortunately, it will at least be after four weeks.

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Dolphins Kyle McCord will be team's QB2

David Furones on X

31 minutes ago

Jeff Hafley said Dolphins traded for Kyle McCord to be team's QB2. But he added he expects Brady Cook to make a push.

Related players: Malik Willis

Fantasy Impact:

This is probably only something to pay attention to in the deepest superflex leagues. Those already owning stock in the Dolphins passing game are already concerned enough, but if something were to happen to Willis, the situation likely isn't going to be very promising. McCord was traded by the Packers while Cook made five starts for the Jets at the end of last season.

49ers hoping WR Mike Evans practices this week

David Lombardi on X

2 hours ago

John Lynch says that the 49ers hope to have Mike Evans, who has an adductor injury, back at practice next week.

Fantasy Impact:

Use of the word "hope" doesn't make us feel warm and fuzzy about Evans' status heading into Week 1, at least at this point. He'll lose a couple of days to get ready as the 49ers play the Rams in Week 1 next Thursday night. The now seemingly oft-injured Evans will probably need to start logging some practice time soon, if he wants to be ready for the Sept. 10 game in Melbourne. With Kittle also a question mark, the Niners could be looking for Deebo, the rookie Stribling and of course CMC in the passing game.

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) not practicing Tuesday

Ryan McFadden on X

3 hours ago

Raiders return to the practice field after the roster cutdown deadline. Still no Ashton Jeanty.

Related players: Mike Washington Jr., Dylan Laube, Chris Collier

Fantasy Impact:

We're inside two weeks until the Raiders first game, so there's time for Jeanty to get back on the practice field, but fantasy owners should probably have a backup plan at this point. The team has made it obvious they love Washington Jr., the rookie they drafted this past spring, and if Jeanty can't play Week 1, it really looks like Washington could step right in as their RB1.