Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who was taken eighth overall in the 2024 NFL draft, enters training camp this summer as the team's unquestioned starter under center after starting the final three games of last season after Kirk Cousins was benched. While the 25-year-old southpaw signal-caller has plenty to work on heading into his first full season as the starter, the Falcons offense did average 32 points a game in his three starts to close out 2024. Nobody should be drafting Penix this fall as a QB1 in fantasy, but he is one of the more intriguing young QBs in the NFL and could eventually join the ranks of QB1s if he can stay healthy. If that is going to happen, the Washington alum is going to need to be more accurate on the short and intermediate throws. Penix has plenty of weapons and is not a bad QB2 in superflex leagues, but his lack of rushing will cap his fantasy ceiling.

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If he's healthy, New York Giants running back Devin Singletary figures to be a lock for the final 53-man roster heading into the 2025 regular season, in the opinion of The Bergen Record's Art Stapleton. The Giants won't get any salary cap savings if they were to cut Singletary, and Stapleton thinks that with two young backs on the roster in Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Cam Skattebo, Singletary will be even more valuable on and off the field. The 27-year-old took a back seat to Tracy in 2024 in his first year with the team, carrying the ball 113 times for 437 yards and four touchdowns in 15 games (five starts) after he had a career-high 898 rushing yards the previous season with Houston. Now that the rookie Skattebo is in the fold, Singletary is likely to see his role reduced even further in 2025.

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The Miami Dolphins announced on Tuesday that they placed tight end Darren Waller (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list with an undisclosed injury. Waller probably isn't dealing with any physical ailment, but the Dolphins will give him extra time at the start of training camp after coming out of retirement to join Miami in 2025. The 32-year-old veteran did not play at all in 2024 after catching 52 passes for 552 yards and only one touchdown on 74 targets with the New York Giants in 2023. Fantasy managers definitely shouldn't be expecting Waller to put up the numbers that Jonnu Smith did in Miami last year, but given the lack of enticing options at the TE position in fantasy, Waller is worth at least a late-round flier. He was a Pro Bowler in 2020 with the Raiders and had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons with the Silver and Black in 2019-20.

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The Bergen Record's Art Stapleton reports that New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) does not have an injury designation for the start of training camp this week and has avoided both the Physically Unable to Perform and Non-Football Injury lists. Nabers has been dealing with a toe injury since his college days at LSU, but it didn't really slow him down in 2024 in his rookie year with the G-Men on his way to a 109-1,204-7 line on a whopping 170 targets. The Giants aren't going to overwork the 21-year-old former first-rounder in training camp and the preseason so that his toe issue isn't a factor to open the 2025 campaign. While New York's quarterback situation isn't ideal with Russell Wilson entering the year as the starter, it's not as if the team's messy QB situation affected Nabers last year. He's a no-doubt, high-end WR1 in fantasy.

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The Buffalo Bills placed tight end Dawson Knox (undisclosed) on the Non-Football Injury list on Tuesday, per KPRC's Aaron Wilson. It's unclear exactly what Knox is dealing with, but he will not be on the field with the rest of the Bills players for the start of training camp this week. The 28-year-old was a first-time Pro Bowler in 2022, but that was before Dalton Kincaid entered the mix. In the last two seasons, Knox has been more of an afterthought in Buffalo's offense, catching 44 of his 69 targets for 497 yards and three touchdowns in 28 regular-season games (24 starts). He was better last year than he was in 2023, but Kincaid is likely to see more targets from quarterback Josh Allen if he's healthy going forward. When healthy, Knox will continue to see playing time, but he probably won't be a realistic TE1 unless Kincaid misses time with an injury.

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The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Tuesday that they placed running back Zack Moss (neck) on the Active/Non-Football Injury list. Moss was only able to play in eight games (six starts) last year in his first season with the Bengals due to a season-ending neck injury. The 27-year-old did take part in OTAs in the spring, though, which means he should be activated from the NFI list sooner than later at camp. Chase Brown is the clear lead back for the Bengals after a big 2024 season, although Moss will be involved as a change-of-pace option if he's healthy. Moss saw only 74 rushing attempts last year and ran for 242 yards (career-low 3.3 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. When Moss is able to get back onto the field, he'll primarily be competing with veteran Samaje Perine for the No. 2 duties behind Brown this year.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (knee) and offensive tackle Trent Williams (ankle) are both "here and healthy" at training camp, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Both players are ready to go, but their workloads will be managed throughout camp. McCaffrey was an absolute bust for fantasy managers in 2024, as he ended up missing 13 games, first due to Achilles tendinitis in both his legs, and then due to a PCL sprain in his right knee. The 29-year-old also took part in offseason activities and looked healthy then, so he shouldn't be limited in any way once the 2025 regular season begins. While CMC still has game-changing abilities and will be heavily featured in San Fran's offense, he has slipped to RB5 in RotoBaller's rankings because of his penchant for injury. McCaffrey is about as risk/reward as they come.

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Per the team, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) has reported to training camp and underwent his physical on Monday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan also notes that the wideout has not formally requested a trade, and the 49ers "expect" him to be on the field practicing Wednesday. San Francisco can't exactly afford to be missing Jennings at this point, as the offense is in flux, with former teammate Deebo Samuel Sr. gone to Washington, and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) set to miss an indetermined amount of time as he recovers from injury. The 28-year-old was excellent for the 49ers in 2024, leading all wideouts in snaps, yards, receptions, targets, and touchdowns, and looked like a clear go-to guy for quarterback Brock Purdy. Jennings faces sturdy target competition from ascending receiver Ricky Pearsall, as well as dynamic stars George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey. Still, he's an intriguing, high-upside WR4 in drafts.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist) divulged to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques that he's shifted his mentality heading into 2025. "I want to see what it looks like when I just focus on football, on myself and family," Hill said Tuesday. "I feel like I haven't given the best version of Tyreek my whole entire career." They're encouraging words from the 31-year-old, who is still battling back from a wrist injury he suffered upon his Week 1 arrest in 2024. The wrist ailment, among other offensive troubles, shares the blame for his massive dip in production, from 1,799 yards the season prior to 959 yards. That Hill's wrist is still an issue warrants some monitoring, but tight end Jonnu Smith's departure should signify that the Fins will be more willing to rip it downfield in the upcoming season. He's currently a top 30 pick in ADP, and a bounceback campaign isn't out of the cards.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) on the PUP list, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. It makes sense, as it was recently revealed that the Penn State product would not participate in team activities while recovering from a dislocated ankle sustained in Week 7 of last season. There's still a slight chance that Godwin will be ready for the start of 2025, though even then, it's difficult to tell in what capacity that will be. If he were to miss time, fellow wideouts Jalen McMillan and Emeka Egbuka immediately become more interesting regarding fantasy. McMillan flashed down the stretch in 2024 and was solid amid injuries, while Egbuka profiles to eventually be a plus starter.

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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh noted that he's unsure if running back Najee Harris (eye) will be back for training camp as he heals from a recent fireworks mishap. "He's healing and doing everything he can to get back on the field," Harbaugh said on Tuesday. Yikes. Since news broke of the fifth-year pro's injury, the reports have been conflicting. Nonetheless, this is troubling news for Harris, as his timeline to return seems unclear. The recent addition of veteran running back/kick returner Nyheim Hines doesn't quell any worries surrounding the former Pittsburgh Steeler either. Harris' initial diagnosis was deemed superficial, so he shouldn't miss too much time. However, this leaves the door open for rookie rusher Omarion Hampton to seize increased volume ahead of schedule. This situation warrants close monitoring.

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ESPN's Erin Summers reports that New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (head) is a full go ahead of the team's training camp. It's excellent news for the former Ohio State Buckeye, whose 2024 was marred by multiple concussions that forced him to miss nine contests. Olave is a gifted NFL wide receiver, though we haven't quite seen his full upside in fantasy. Despite entering the season healthy, that may not be the case again, with questions surrounding the quarterback position after Derek Carr's abrupt departure. As of now, Tyler Shough appears to be the favorite to win the job over Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener. If Shough is just average, that'd be enough to make Olave's current price in drafts worth the risk. Talent has never been a concern for the 25-year-old, but his current situation doesn't inspire much confidence -- even as his team's unquestioned No. 1 wideout.

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New Orleans Saints tight ends Taysom Hill (knee) and Foster Moreau (knee) will start training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list, according to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Hill is still recovering after tearing the ACL in his left knee in Week 13 last year. There are a lot of question marks around the 34-year-old do-it-all offensive piece entering the 2025 campaign, the biggest of which is whether he'll actually be ready for Week 1 in early September. Moreau injured his knee in the Week 18 regular-season finale and required offseason surgery, so he, too, is up in the air for Week 1 this fall. It all adds up to more opportunities for veteran Juwan Johnson in training camp and the preseason. Hill has been a frustrating fantasy play, even with added TE eligibility, and that will probably be even more of the case given his injury concerns and new coaching staff in New Orleans.

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Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) has made significant progress in his recovery from a dislocated knee, torn ACL, torn LCL and torn MCL in terms of mobility, flexibility and activity, according to sources, but KPRC's Aaron Wilson says that Dell won't be practicing or playing for a long time. Dell had two surgeries on his knee and is expected to begin the 2025 season on Injured Reserve while likely missing the entire year. The Texans haven't been specific about Dell's timetable, but it's believed that it's better for his long-term outlook that he takes this season off to focus on getting back to full strength. With legitimate questions about whether Dell will ever be the same player when he returns from this serious knee injury, the Texans drafted two wideouts in April in Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Dell can obviously be avoided in fantasy in 2025.

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Houston Texans rookie third-round wide receiver Jaylin Noel (hamstring) missed time during minicamp in the spring with a minor strained hamstring, but KPRC's Aaron Wilson reports that Noel has made a full recovery and is ready for training camp this week. The Texans also drafted another receiver in the second round in Jayden Higgins back in April. Nico Collins is the team's unquestioned WR1, while they also have Christian Kirk in the fold in 2025, so it might be difficult for Noel to see notable targets in his first year in the NFL. The 22-year-old stands at only 5-foot-10, but he makes up for his small size with excellent athleticism. The Iowa State product could work as both a slot receiver and on the outside for Houston, but in terms of his fantasy value, Noel will be much more attractive to those in dynasty/keeper formats this year.

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According to league sources, Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (ankle), who was sidelined this spring and had a walking boot on his injured ankle, is doing great at the start of training camp. However, KPRC's Aaron Wilson writes that the Texans are likely to ease Mixon into practice and drills in camp this summer. With that said, the 28-year-old's medical outlook entering his second season with the Texans appears to be positive, and he should once again be a key part of the offense in 2025. The 28-year-old ran for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns during the regular season in 2024 despite missing three games due to a high-ankle sprain. Mixon will share a backfield with Nick Chubb and Dameon Pierce in 2025. Nobody should mistake Mixon for an RB1, especially behind Houston's shaky offensive line, but the expected volume alone puts him in RB2 territory in fantasy.

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Long-time NFL defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has announced his retirement from football, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Mathieu, 33, played 12 NFL seasons from 2013-2024, spending time with the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, and New Orleans Saints. The "honey badger" was a three-time first-team All-Pro selection and a Super Bowl champion with the 2019 Chiefs. He finishes his career with 36 interceptions, seven forced fumbles, 45 TFLs, 11 sacks, and exactly 100 passes defensed. Mathieu appeared in 180 total games and suited up for at least 15 games in each of the final eight seasons of his career.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (hamstring) had his 2024 season cut short due to a season-ending hamstring injury that limited him to just eight games. While Prescott is fully expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 season this fall, the Cowboys' plan is to limit his workload when possible at training camp, which will mean more opportunities for second-year QB Joe Milton III, according to The Athletic's Jon Machota. "Now that he's in the over-30 club, we're going to be smart with some of the things we do with him," head coach Brian Schottenheimer said. "He is anti-that. He wants to do as much as possible. Luckily we have the trump card with him on that." The 31-year-old is fully healthy this summer and should be 100% for the Week 1 clash against the Super Bowl champion Eagles. Going into his 10th NFL season, Prescott is ranked as the QB14 at RotoBaller.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) is fully cleared for training camp, according to Teresa Walker of the Associated Press. Burks tore his ACL in Week 6 of the 2024 season. A former first-round pick back in 2022, the 25-year-old Burks has struggled with injuries and ineffectiveness throughout his career. In 27 career games across three seasons, he's logged 53 catches for 699 yards and one touchdown. The Titans have a clear number one wide receiver in Calvin Ridley and brought in veteran Tyler Lockett this offseason, but there's opportunity behind those two to earn targets. Van Jefferson and fourth-round rookies Elic Ayomanor and Chimere Dike figure to be Burks' main competition for the WR3 job in Tennessee. Burks will have to prove he's both healthy and worthy of consistently earning targets before he gets back on the fantasy radar.

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Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles says that rookie tight end Colston Loveland (shoulder) is "ready to go," according to Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times. Lieser notes that there could be a gradual ramp-up period for Loveland as he recovers from the shoulder surgery he underwent in January. The Bears drafted Loveland in the first round of the 2025 draft out of Michigan. In 10 games last season for the Wolverines, he recorded 56 catches for 582 yards and five touchdowns. Chicago has an established tight end to pair with Loveland in Cole Kmet, so the rookie won't need to be leaned on too heavily right away. Loveland is a borderline TE1 for fantasy, but a healthy and productive preseason could improve his outlook.

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