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The Florida Times-Union’s Juston W. Lewis reports that Jaguars WR Jakobi Meyers is wearing “some sort of brace on his right hand.”

21 August 2026

Meyers is not playing in tonight’s preseason game, but he was spotted wearing the brace on the sideline pre-game. Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley chimed in to confirm that Meyers is indeed wearing “something” on his right hand, but we don’t know anything beyond that. For now, just keep an eye on this. There is no reason to panic. One of the beat reporters will likely follow up on this in the coming days. A report from earlier this week indicated that Meyers is one of two wide receiv ...

Raiders WR Malik Benson caught 1-of-5 targets for 18 yards in Thursday’s preseason game against the Texans.

21 August 2026

Benson had an up-and-down night, with more down than up, unfortunately. On one play, the rookie wide receiver secured a contested, leaping grab downfield. He also dropped a pass near the first-down marker, and later had the ball punched out of his hands by a Texans defender. He was attempting to secure the pass while turning upfield at the same time on both plays, and may have let his focus drift toward the big play and away from sound fundamentals. Still, QB Fernando Mendoza is giving him chan ...

Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said the team is still trying to find a wide receiver who is “accountable and can help us on Sunday.”

21 August 2026

He punctuated his point by saying only, “still looking.” Kubiak’s ambiguous phrasing could suggest that the Raiders are seeking a wide receiver via trade, but it can also be read simply as an indictment of players like Jalen Nailor, Jack Bech and Malik Benson. None of the three turned in a great game last night, while Tre Tucker was given the night off. Tucker makes for a boom-bust FLEX option in an underwhelming position group.

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco thinks the 49ers “will play it cautiously” with TE George Kittle (Achilles) by keeping him inactive for Week 1 against the Rams.

21 August 2026

This is just Maiocco’s “guess,” so his comments should not be taken as a declaration. Maiocco recently spoke with Kittle. They discussed the 32 hours of in-flight time to and from the 49ers’ Week 1 game in Australia, along with Kittle’s desire to be healthy for the full 2026 season. The 49ers have Super Bowl aspirations, so hurrying a star player back in time for an international season opener might not make sense. Delaying his 2026 debut to Week 2 adds 10 days to Kittle’s rehab sch ...

The Baltimore Banner’s Jonas Shaffer reports that Ravens WR Rashod Bateman is facing “three charges stemming from a June incident.”

21 August 2026

Shaffer posted a photo of the charges, which include a misdemeanor battery-family violence (first offense) charge, a reckless conduct charge and a first-degree criminal damage to property charge. A Ravens representative said the team is aware of the situation and has been communicating with him directly. The league office has also been notified, and the team will offer no further comment. A report from earlier today indicated the Texans had looked into trading for Bateman. We suspect those talk ...

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco believes 49ers WR Mike Evans (quad) will play in Week 1 against the Rams.

21 August 2026

Evans picked up a quad strain on August 3rd. He resumed practicing on August 11th and continued doing so until the 18th, when he left the 49ers’ joint practice with the Chargers early and was later seen icing his quad. This was just a cautionary move, per Maiocco, and Evans was able to do some pre-game running before the 49ers’ Thursday night preseason game against the Chargers two days later. Maiocco adds that he doesn’t expect Evans “to do much practicing” between now and Week 1, bu ...

Free agent WR Josh Reynolds worked out for the Texans on Friday.

21 August 2026

Reynolds, 31, was joined by WR Sterling Shepard, 33, today. Reynolds caught 11 passes for 101 yards with the Jets last year. Shepard caught 39 passes for 371 yards and one touchdown with the Buccaneers last year. Neither player would be on the fantasy radar if they were signed.

Texans signed WR Zay Jones, formerly of the Cardinals.

21 August 2026

Jones and former Buccaneers WR Sterling Shepard have been brought in to help shore up the Texans’ wide receiver corps. Second-year WR Jayden Higgins (knee) was placed on injured reserve today. The Texans are also still trying to figure out what they have in WR Tank Dell (knee), and WR Jaylin Noel (finger/hamstring) missed time in training camp with a pair of injuries. Jones is coming off a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture. Neither he nor Shepard are worth drafting.

NBC Houston’s Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans made an exploratory call about Ravens WR Rashod Bateman.

21 August 2026

While Bateman might ultimately be excited about a change of scenery, a trade to Houston could be bittersweet. The 26-year-old wide receiver is excited about the Ravens’ new offensive coaching staff and publicly discussed some positive changes just yesterday. Bateman has been moving around the formation in training camp, which may afford him pre-snap flexibility, even if he lands with a new organization. The Texans are searching for help at the position following WR Jayden Higgins’ ACL tear. ...

NBC Houston’s Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans inquired about Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte’s availability.

21 August 2026

Boutte has been the subject of trade rumors all offseason. Back in June, the Commanders and Raiders were linked to him in an ESPN report. Nothing has come to fruition thus far, and Boutte has received positive reviews throughout training camp. The Athletic’s Chad Graff described him as the camp “star” earlier this month. The Texans are attempting to improve their wide receiver corps after losing WR Jayden Higgins to an ACL tear recently. Fellow second-year wide receiver Jaylin Noel has al ...

Free agent WR Zay Jones worked out for the Texans on Friday.

21 August 2026

Jones played for the Cardinals last year, catching 12 passes for 183 yards before rupturing an Achilles tendon in Week 10 against the Seahawks. The Texans are hoping to bolster their wide receiver corps after losing WR Jayden Higgins to a torn ACL.

Seahawks WR Jake Bobo was carted from Friday’s practice with an apparent knee injury.

21 August 2026

Bobo reportedly went up to make a catch and landed awkwardly before leaving the field. The 28-year-old receiver signed a two-year deal with Bobo this offseason, opting to match an offer he received from the Jaguars. Bobo has caught 34 passes for 323 yards and three touchdowns in his career and has been primarily used on special teams since entering the league in 2023. Head coach Mike MacDonald said after the game that Bobo’s injury appears to be a serious one. It wouldn’t be surprising if w ...

Seahawks WR Jake Bobo was carted from Friday’s practice with an apparent leg injury.

21 August 2026

Bobo reportedly went up to make a catch and landed awkwardly before leaving the field. The 28-year-old receiver signed a two-year deal with Bobo this offseason, opting to match an offer he received from the Jaguars. Bobo has caught 34 passes for 323 yards and three touchdowns in his career and has been primarily used on special teams since entering the league in 2023.

Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, agent Drew Rosenhaus said he doesn’t expect free agent WR Tyreek Hill to sign before the start of the season.

21 August 2026

Given the reports we’ve received on Hill this offseason, this news doesn’t come as much of a surprise. In May, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Hill might not be ready to play until closer to the midway point of the season, and in July, Hill himself said he had “no power” in his left leg. The 32-year-old receiver suffered a dislocated knee, torn ACL and LCL, along with other ligament damage in Week 4 last season, and could be a long shot to play this season. Rosenhaus did say that H ...

The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia reports Bills WR Skyler Bill is dealing with a groin injury.

21 August 2026

Bell disclosed to Buscaglia on Thursday that he suffered the injury during the team’s first practice at Highmark Stadium on August 8th. Bell hasn’t been on the practice field since then, but on Thursday he was seen running drills with the training staff after practice and hopes to play in the Bills’ final preseason game against the Steelers on August 27th. Bell hasn’t had as strong a camp as some had hoped for after the Bills drafted him in the fourth round in this year’s draft. The r ...

Carnell Tate was back practicing on Friday.

21 August 2026

Tate reportedly took a hard hit during Monday’s practice and missed a few days of practice as a result. The rookie receiver is now back on the field and should have a chance to suit up for the Titans’ second preseason game, which is set for Sunday against the Seahawks. Tate did not catch any of his three targets in last week’s preseason outing against the 49ers.

ESPN’s Jordan Raanan says Najee Harris “was brought in under the premise that he’s going to be a significant contributor” for the Giants this season.

21 August 2026

It’s worth noting that Cam Skattebo continues to be the first running back up in practice, but it sounds like the Giants could have a vision for Harris, who signed with the team on a one-year, minimum-salary deal, per Raanan. Harris is returning from a torn Achilles that ended his 2025 season in Week 3, but there’s plenty of room for him to earn snaps behind Skattebo once he gets up to speed. A blown pass-blocking assignment by Tyrone Tracy in the team’s first preseason game against the V ...

The Athletic’s Jesse Newell reports the Chiefs have been “getting the ball to Kenneth Walker all the time” in camp.

21 August 2026

Newell writes that the way the Chiefs have been getting the ball to Walker has been “one of the most striking parts of camp,” while adding that Walker has been the primary target in the screen game and in the red zone. It’s about as encouraging a report as fantasy managers could hope for if they’re eyeing Walker in drafts this season. The 25-year-old back signed a three-year, $40.05 million contract with the Chiefs this offseason and could operate as the true bell cow in Andy Reid’s o ...

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Parker Washington is expected to return to practice next week.

21 August 2026


Raiders HC Klint Kubiak declined to name a starting QB after the team’s second preseason game against the Texans on Thursday.

21 August 2026


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