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Jeffery Simmons TEN DTTitans' Jeffery Simmons: Snap count could decline in 2026
1m agoThe Titans plan to reduce Simmons' (elbow) workload in 2026 to keep him fresh for high-leverage situations, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Coach Robert Saleh said during minicamp in June that Tennessee wants Simmons rested for crucial third downs and two-minute situations. Fewer snaps could slightly lower Simmons' tackle volume, but Saleh's aggressive scheme should also create more opportunities for disruption. Simmons totaled a career-high 11.0 sacks last season while earning All-Pro honors, and he's fresh off signing a three-year, $105.8 million contract extension. Considering his talent level, a planned rotation shouldn't significantly damage Simmons' IDP ceiling.
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Gunnar Helm TEN TETitans' Gunnar Helm: Drawing praise entering Year 2
12m agoTitans head coach Robert Saleh has praised Helm's physical development this offseason and named the tight end as a player who "hopefully" will "take a big jump" during the 2026 season, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Helm set a franchise rookie tight end record with 44 catches for 357 yards and two touchdowns while suiting up for 16 regular-season games in 2025. Added competition may limit his fantasy ceiling, but a strong offseason would give Helm a chance to earn a larger role in Tennessee's offense, and the departure of Chig Okonkwo for the Commanders opens up notable receiving opportunities. Helm appears the favorite to win the No. 1 tight end job during training camp, with Daniel Bellinger and Kylen Gradson fitting into complementary roles.
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Noah Gray KC TEChiefs' Noah Gray: Set to reprise No. 2 role
29m agoGray is expected to reprise his complementary No. 2 tight end role behind Travis Kelce during the 2026 season, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Gray caught 21 of 37 targets for 178 yards without a touchdown while suiting up for 16 regular-season games in 2025, a notable step back from the 40-437-5 line he totaled in 2024. He remains a versatile contributor on offense and special teams, but Gray's limited receiving production will likely keep him of the fantasy radar. There's a chance Gray will carry greater relevance if Kelce is forced to miss time.
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Evan McPherson CIN KBengals' Evan McPherson: Looking to build upon strong 2025
10h agoMcPherson will again work as Cincinnati's primary kicker during the upcoming season following a bounce-back performance last year, John Sheeran of A to Z Sports reports.
McPherson struggled mightily in 2024, making just 16 of 22 FG attempts over 12 regular-season contests. However, he was much better last season, converting a career-high 89 percent of his field-goal tries (25-for-28), though he did miss three PATs. McPherson went 5-for-8 from 50-plus yards and 10-for-10 from 40 to 49 yards last year, giving the Bengals a reliable leg when they opted to kick from distance. Cincinnati has much higher aspirations after winning just six games last year, and McPherson figures to play a key role if the team is to rebound from a rough campaign.
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Cairo Santos CHI KBears' Cairo Santos: Looks to be No. 1 kicker for 2026
10h agoSantos currently doesn't have any viable competition for the role of Chicago's primary placekicker, Alyssa Barbieri and Brendan Sugrue of Bears Wire report.
Santos had an uneven 2025 season, making just 25 of 30 field-goal attempts, including going 4-for-6 from 50-plus yards. However, he made all 39 of point-after tries and hit several clutch FGs, including a game-winning 48-yard kick as time expired against Minnesota in Week 11. With that said, the 12-year veteran doesn't have anywhere near the strongest leg in the league, and he missed a pair of contests last year due to a thigh injury. The Bears don't currently have another kicker on the roster, so Santos looks set to open 2026 as the team's primary option at that position. However, Barbieri and Sugrue suggest Chicago could move on at some point given Santos' lack of a big leg, which puts him behind most top kickers in the league.
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Cam Little JAC KJaguars' Cam Little: Looking to build on big 2025
10h agoLittle is set to reprise his role as Jacksonville's primary kicker during the upcoming season and will look to further cement his place as one of the NFL's top players at his position, Casandra Chesser of Jaguars Wire reports.
Little made history last year when he kicked the longest field goal in league history -- a 68-yarder in Week 9. For good measure, he booted a 67-yarder in Week 18 and outdid both of those kicks in the preseason with a 70-yarder. Overall, Little made 30 of 34 FG attempts and 50 of 51 extra-point tries, leaving little margin for him to improve. Still, he had a rough patch between Weeks 3 and 7 when he went just 4-for-8 on field-goal tries, so a reasonable goal could be to avoid any similar uneven stretches in 2026. Regardless, Little will enter the campaign as one of fantasy's most desirable kickers, especially in formats that award more points for long-distance makes.
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A.J. Smith-Shawver ATL SPBraves' AJ Smith-Shawver: Moving up to Gwinnett
6m agoSmith-Shawver (elbow) will make his next rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Gwinnett, Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The 23-year-old right-hander is closing in on his return to the big-league rotation following Tommy John surgery in June 2025. Smith-Shawver has made two rehab starts for Single-A Augusta, producing a 9:0 K:BB over seven innings while allowing just one run, and he built up to 46 pitches in his most recent outing July 5. He'll likely need at least two more rehab starts before Atlanta considers activating him, giving him a chance to make his 2026 debut before the end of the month.
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Bryse Wilson CHC RPBrewers' Bryse Wilson: Back in Brewers organization
25m agoThe Brewers signed Wilson to a contract Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
It's unclear at this point whether it's a major- or minor-league deal. Wilson has made three appearances in the majors between the Phillies and Cubs this season, allowing seven runs with an 8:2 K:BB over 9.2 innings.
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Steven Wilson TB RPRays' Steven Wilson: Ready for rehab assignment
30m agoWilson (back) has been sent to the rookie-level Florida Complex League to begin a rehab assignment.
Wilson has been sidelined all season while working his way back from lumbar disc inflammation. He will need some time to knock off the rust, but joining the Rays' bullpen before the end of July is possible if all goes well.
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Kyler Fedko MIN CFTwins' Kyler Fedko: Optioned to Triple-A
1h agoThe Twins optioned Fedko to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.
Fedko was with the big club for nearly a month, but he received just four starts and failed to pick up his first major-league hit. The Twins will announced a corresponding roster move before Friday's contest against the Angels.
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Tom Cosgrove HOU RPNationals' Tom Cosgrove: Contract selected
1h agoThe Nationals selected Cosgrove's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Friday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports.
Cosgrove was just acquired via trade from the Astros last week and is now joining up with the big club. The lefty reliever has logged a 4.15 ERA and 32:22 K:BB across 30.1 innings of work at the Triple-A level this season.
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Thomas Harrington PIT RPPirates' Thomas Harrington: Promoted to big leagues
1h agoThe Pirates will recalled Harrington from Triple-A Indianapolis Friday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
Harrington has had a rough season at Indianapolis, posting a 6.52 ERA and 56:26 K:BB across 58 frames. He's been used as a multi-inning reliever over the past several weeks, so Harrington will give the Pittsburgh bullpen some length.
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Cam Christie LAC SGClippers' Cam Christie: Scores 15 points in Summer League
10m agoChristie posted 15 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes in Thursday's Summer League loss to the Kings.
Entering his third NBA season, Christie was one of the Clippers' most productive players, leading the club in both scoring and rebounding while continuing to show improved confidence attacking off the dribble rather than settling exclusively for perimeter jumpers. Across his first two regular seasons in Los Angeles, he averaged just 7.9 minutes per contest.
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Kobe Sanders LAC SGClippers' Kobe Sanders: Notches 10 points in Summer League
13m agoSanders totaled 10 points (3-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and four steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 91-85 Summer League loss to Sacramento.
The second-year guard struggled to find his perimeter shot but made his presence felt defensively, tying for the game high with four steals. Sanders agreed to a four-year, $11.2 million deal with the Clippers back in June but is facing an uphill battle for minutes in the backcourt.
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Emanuel Sharp SAC SGKings' Emanuel Sharp: Drops 21 points in SL win
9h agoSharp (undisclosed) supplied 21 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four steals and two rebounds across 26 minutes in Thursday's 91-85 Summer League win over the Clippers.
Sharp was held out of Monday's California Classic win over the Bucks but returned to action in the Kings' Las Vegas Summer League opener. The 2026 second-rounder led all players in scoring while coming off the bench Thursday. Additionally, he tied the game-high mark in steals.
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Cody Williams UTA SFJazz's Cody Williams: Four steals versus Wizards
11h agoWilliams finished with 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, four steals and one block across 30 minutes in Thursday's 92-88 Summer League loss to Washington.
Williams averaged a career-high 8.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.4 blocks and 0.8 steals over 24.3 minutes in 67 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Although he had a quiet start to his second season in the NBA, he finished the year by averaging 15.2 points in six regular-season games in April. It's unclear how many more games Williams will play during his time in Las Vegas. However, as it stands currently, it appears he could be even more productive in 2026-27, especially if he gets consistent playing time.
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Darryn Peterson UTA PGJazz's Darryn Peterson: Eight turnovers in loss
11h agoPeterson finished with 24 points (6-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 30 minutes in Thursday's 92-88 Summer League loss to Washington.
Peterson was productive during the Salt Lake City Summer League. Although he kept it going on the scoring end Thursday, he was inefficient shooting the ball. Turnovers were also an issue once again, as the 2026 No. 2 overall pick committed eight on the night. It's unclear how much action Peterson will see throughout his time in Las Vegas, though it's reasonable to believe he will clean up some of those issues, especially once he adjusts to the speed of the professional level.
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Ace Bailey UTA SGJazz's Ace Bailey: Doesn't play Thursday
11h agoBailey (back) didn't play in Thursday's 92-88 Summer League loss to the Wizards.
Bailey missed Utah's last two Salt Lake City Summer League games due to back spasms, and he didn't suit up for the club's Las Vegas Summer League opener. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Clippers.
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David Spacek MIN DWild's David Spacek: Inks one-year contract
15h agoSpacek signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Wild on Thursday, per PuckPedia.
Spacek had seven goals and 36 points in 59 regular-season appearances with AHL Iowa in 2025-26. He also appeared in two regular-season outings with Minnesota last campaign, recording no points, no shots, one hit and two blocks. The 23-year-old defenseman will get a chance to compete for a roster spot during training camp, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him start the upcoming season in the minors.
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Brett Berard MON LWCanadiens' Brett Berard: Agrees to one-year deal
19h agoBerard signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens on Thursday.
Berard had six goals, 22 points and 53 PIM in 41 regular-season appearances with AHL Hartford in 2025-26. He also logged 13 games with the Rangers last season, recording no points, six PIM and 17 hits. Montreal acquired Berard from the Rangers on June 26 in exchange for William Trudeau. The 23-year-old Berard is likely to open the season in the minors.
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Xavier Bourgault OTT RW
Senators' Xavier Bourgault: Settles with Ottawa
22h agoBourgault reached an arbitration settlement on a one-year contract with the Senators on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Bourgault's new deal will pay him $850,000 at the NHL level or $265,000 at the AHL level. He made his NHL debut last year by making two regular-season appearances for Ottawa, but he spent most of his time in the minors, racking up 25 goals, 32 assists and 34 PIM across 70 regular-season appearances with AHL Belleville.
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Leo Carlsson ANA CDucks' Leo Carlsson: Signs massive five-year deal
22h agoCarlsson secured a five-year, $90 million contract with Anaheim on Thursday.
Carlsson will become the NHL's highest-paid player with his $18 million AAV, surpassing the $17 million AAV deal for Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov. The 21-year-old Carlsson will no doubt be expected to continue stepping up his production after recording 29 goals and 38 assists in 70 regular-season games last year. It's possible, with Carlsson capable of reaching the 40-goal threshold if he can play a full 84-game schedule.
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Bruins' Riley Duran: Lands extension with Boston
1d agoDuran signed a one-year, two-way contract extension with the Bruins on Thursday.
Duran has spent the last two seasons in the organization, and he got a brief taste of NHL action during the 2024-25 campaign by making a pair of regular-season appearances for Boston. Across 72 regular-season games with AHL Providence last year, he recorded seven goals, 12 assists and 22 PIM. While he'll have flexibility to move between Providence and Boston on his two-way deal, it wouldn't be surprising to see him spend most of his time in the minors during the 2026-27 season.
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Maple Leafs' William Villeneuve: Signs two-way deal
2d agoVilleneuve signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, per PuckPedia.
Villeneuve had 30 points in 61 regular-season outings for AHL Toronto in 2025-26. He also logged three appearances with the Maple Leafs late in the campaign. The 24-year-old defenseman will likely spend most of 2026-27 in the AHL again, though he could push for a depth role during training camp.
