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Green Bay Packers wide receivers Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and Savion Williams (concussion) were both seen back at practice on Friday, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Wicks left practice on Monday with a calf injury, while Williams has been battling a concussion for about a week. Both players are competing for reps in a crowded Green Bay receiver room that also includes Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden, and Jayden Reed. Wicks played 17 games for the Packers last season, hauling in 39 catches for 415 yards and 415 yards. Williams is a third-round rookie out of TCU who recorded 60 catches for 611 yards and six touchdowns in his final collegiate season. Both players need all the practice time they can get to prove themselves worthy of playing time, so it's a good sign that they're back on the field.

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It's becoming "more and more clear" how the Jaguars are using running backs Tank Bigsby and Travis Etienne, according to John Shipley of Sports Illustrated. Shipley writes that Bigsby has been the team's "most impressive downhill rusher," while Etienne has been "far and away the Jaguars' best and most-used running back in the passing game." This split isn't surprising based on how each player performed in 2024. Bigsby averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt compared to 3.7 yards/attempt for Etienne, but Etienne tallied 200 more yards as a receiver. Bigsby could be in line for early-down work in Jacksonville this season, while Etienne is the favorite for passing-down work. Bigsby is currently being drafted significantly later than Etienne, which might be a mistake if the workload between the two is split as evenly as it appears it will be.

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Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (groin) is not expected to practice this week, according to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur. LaFleur also said that the team doesn't anticipate a long-term absence for Lloyd, who suffered a groin injury during practice on Monday. Drafted out of USC in the third round in 2024, injuries have plagued Lloyd for the first year-plus of his NFL career. He played in just one game as a rookie due to hip, hamstring, ankle, and appendix issues. Lloyd is competing in camp with Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks for the backup job behind Packers RB1 Josh Jacobs. After missing so much time in 2024, the last thing Lloyd needs is another injury to set him back.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White said he's down to around 212 pounds at training camp and is lighter and quicker and is enjoying how it helps his conditioning and stamina, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. White's fantasy stock is down in 2025 -- he's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 41 back -- and will be hoping for primary pass-catching duties in Tampa's backfield behind Bucky Irving, who broke out in 2024. The 26-year-old former third-rounder (91st overall) in 2022 is the perfect handcuff to Irving this year, as he'd likely have a huge role for the Bucs if anything were to happen to Irving. Last year, White had 613 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 144 carries (career-best 4.3 yards per carry) while adding 51 catches for 393 yards and a career-high six receiving TDs. White profiles as an RB4/flex for fantasy managers in PPR leagues.

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The Athletic's Jon Machota writes that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been the clear standout at this year's training camp. "Lamb has been all business on the field. It's been rare to see him drop a ball in individual or team drills. He's had one so far. And it bothers him. He came to California with a goal to 'catch everything,'" Machota writes. He goes on to say that the chemistry between Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott "looks ready for Week 1." The Cowboys brought in George Pickens in the offseason, and Cowboys offensive coordinator Klayton Adams is trying to find the best way to utilize the strengths of both Lamb and Pickens. A little more of the spotlight could go to Pickens in 2025, but Lamb is still in a great spot at 26 and in the prime of his career. After four straight 1,000-yard seasons, Lamb is an easy top-five fantasy receiver.

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Veteran running back Latavius Murray is retiring from the NFL, Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports. Murray was originally a sixth-round pick (181st overall) in the 2013 NFL draft out of Central Florida by the Oakland Raiders. The 35-year-old spent the first three years of his NFL career in Oakland before then joining the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints for two years each. Murray bounced around with the Baltimore Ravens, Saints, Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills his last three seasons. He finishes his 10-year NFL career with 6,552 rushing yards and 59 touchdowns on 1,560 attempts while catching 239 passes for 1,620 yards and two more TDs in 151 regular-season games. Murray was a Pro Bowler once in 2015 with the Raiders, when he had 1,066 rushing yards and six touchdowns. He had 300 yards in 16 games with the Bills in his final season in 2023.

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New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson dropped 10 pounds heading into the 2025 season in an effort to add the necessary speed to make big plays. "I'm trying to unlock breakaway speed," Stevenson said, and "having TreVeyon (Henderson) coming in here running a 4.3. Let me get my speed up." The 27-year-old had a career-best seven rushing touchdowns and ran for 801 yards on 207 carries in his fourth year in the NFL, but he also fumbled the ball seven times. The Pats' investment of RB TreVeyon Henderson in the second round of this year's draft has Stevenson's fantasy stock on the decline. Stevenson still has three-down abilities, but it's clear New England wants to mix in Henderson with him, which lowers Stevenson's fantasy ceiling more of a touchdown-dependent RB3/flex in fantasy. At the very least, he should see plenty of goal-line opportunities.

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The early returns on Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan have "been glowing," a Panthers source told FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. "He's been even better than advertised -- smooth, explosive, and already gaining trust from the QBs. You can't take your eyes off him at practice because he's making so many big plays." McMillan dealt with a minor leg injury in minicamp but is full-go now and is looking great after the Panthers took him eighth overall in April's NFL draft. The 22-year-old will be the team's X receiver right away as he looks to become one of quarterback Bryce Young's favorite target right away. McMillan will be competing for targets with Xavier Legette and veteran Adam Thielen. If Young takes another step forward in Year 3, McMillan could be a bargain with WR2 upside in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts.

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Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker/edge rusher Jalon Walker (hamstring) will miss his third consecutive practice on Thursday, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Walker's injury has been described as "very minor" by Falcons head coach Raheem Morris. A first-round draft pick out of the University of Georgia, Walker recorded 37 solo tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 11 TFLs in 14 games for the Bulldogs in 2024. The 21-year-old is expected to be an immediate contributor for a Falcons defense that has been desperate for pass-rushing talent in recent seasons. It doesn't sound as though this current injury puts Walker at risk for significant missed time, but with every practice he misses, Walker loses out on valuable preparation time for his first NFL season.

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Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III "looks outstanding," according to Adam Hoge of CHGO. Burden III was kicked out of practice by Bears head coach Ben Johnson on Tuesday after making a pre-snap alignment mistake, but it appears as though he's rebounded nicely from the mental error. Drafted in the second round out of Missouri, Burden III recorded 61 catches for 676 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games for the Tigers last season. He's expected to take over for the departed Keenan Allen as the Bears' primary slot receiver this season, so he must get up to speed quickly in training camp. Burden III will have plenty of competition for targets in Chicago. Wide receivers DJ Moore and Rome Odunze figure to be ahead of him in the pecking order, and tight ends Cole Kmet and Colston Loveland might be as well.

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Diontae Johnson has "mostly played with the second and third offensive units" in training camp practices, according to Zak Jackson of The Athletic. Jackson writes that Johnson may be competing with second-year wideout Jamari Thrash for the primary slot receiver role, or "even for a roster spot." In 12 games last season split between the Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, and Houston Texans, Johnson recorded 33 catches for 375 yards and three touchdowns. The 29-year-old has significantly more NFL production under his belt than Thrash, who had just three catches in nine games for Cleveland as a rookie in 2024. Johnson had been a useful fantasy player for most of his career up until 2024, but it appears he has some work to do just to make the Browns roster heading into 2025.

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New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins (undisclosed) has been activated off the active/physically unable to perform list and is participating in the team's training camp practice on Thursday, according to Doug Kyed of The Boston Herald. Hollins missed the beginning part of training camp with an undisclosed ailment. In 17 games last season with the Buffalo Bills, Hollins recorded 31 catches for 378 yards and five touchdowns. The soon-to-be 32-year-old has been known primarily for his work as a blocker and special teamer, but he's shown the ability to win down the field as a receiver at certain points in his career. Stefon Diggs and DeMario Douglas appear locked in as New England's top two receivers, so Hollins joins a crowded WR3 competition that includes Kyle Williams, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Javon Baker, and Ja'Lynn Polk.

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New York Jets running back Braelon Allen has been "one of the stars of camp so far," and the Jets are "going to have a hard time keeping Allen off the field," according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. A fourth-round pick in 2024 out of Wisconsin, Allen rushed for 334 yards and two touchdowns on 92 carries as a rookie. He's the nominal backup to Breece Hall in New York, but there's been steady buzz coming out of Jets' camp that the two backs will share the workload fairly evenly. Rosenblatt notes that Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has "made it a point" to talk up Hall's receiving ability, which could point to more third-down work for Hall and early-down work for Allen. There's a significant difference in where the two Jets backs are being drafted by fantasy managers, so Allen could end up being a steal if New York does indeed opt for more of a 50/50 split.

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Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason looks explosive and "built" in training camp, according to Sean Borman of Vikings Territory. A free-agent addition by Minnesota this past offseason, Mason logged 153 carries for 789 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games for the San Francisco 49ers in 2024. He's expected to work in a timeshare with veteran Aaron Jones in the Vikings' backfield in 2025. Mason has historically struggled as a pass-catcher (14 career receptions), but he's been a highly efficient rusher (5.3 rushing yards per attempt on 236 career carries). That could make him the ideal complement for the 30-year-old Jones, who is an excellent receiver out of the backfield but may not be able to handle a large workload as a rusher at this point in his career.

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Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten (hamstring) participated in positional drills but not in the team portions of Jacksonville's training camp practice on Thursday, according to ESPN's Mia O'Brien. Tuten had missed the last few days of practice with a hamstring injury, but it appears as though it will not cause him to miss significant time. Drafted in the fourth round out of Virginia Tech, Tuten rushed for 1,159 yards and 15 touchdowns in 11 games last season for the Hokies. He's competing with Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby for playing time in the Jaguars' backfield, but early reporting indicates that Tuten is the clear RB3 in Jacksonville at this point.

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Washington Commanders rookie wide receiver Jaylin Lane has been seeing time with the first team during the early stages of training camp. According to Lynell Willingham of 1067 The Fan, the rookie out of Virginia Tech was being used as a decoy on a jet sweep during Thursday's practice session. The Commanders selected the wide receiver in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft with the 128th overall pick. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may be pushed back to a reserve role once Terry McLaurin and the team resolve their contract dispute. During the past two seasons at Virginia Tech, Lane averaged 585 scrimmage yards per season and scored 10 total touchdowns. If Lane were to continue to impress, he could eventually jump Noah Brown and Luke McCaffrey on the depth chart. For now, he remains a stash option in deeper dynasty leagues.

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New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (shoulder) is expected to practice on Thursday. However, the former LSU standout could potentially be limited at times during the session. Head coach Brian Daboll said, "We'll put him out there and he'll do what he can do," and that the team "has a plan." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he faces a setback later in training camp. Nabers left Tuesday's practice session early due to this shoulder injury. However, seeing him cleared to return in any capacity is a very positive sign. During his rookie season, the former sixth overall pick immediately flashed immense upside at the NFL level, tallying 1,204 yards and seven scores. He should be viewed as a high-end WR1 in all formats, entering the 2025 season.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has been one of the top performers in training camp, according to the Miami Herald's Omar Kelly, who calls Waddle the "new top dawg." Since Tyreek Hill (wrist) is working his way back after two offseason surgeries, Waddle has taken advantage of his chance to work with Tua Tagovailoa. Tua said that he and Waddle have grown their chemistry, and coach Mike McDaniel has pointed to Waddle's offseason work as exemplary. If Waddle can pass Hill for more looks and opportunities in the Dolphins' passing game, he could end up being a top-10 receiver in fantasy football. He has an extremely high ceiling, and brings the potential to be a "top dawg" for your fantasy team this season as well.

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Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins continues to impress in his rookie training camp, and on Wednesday, veteran safety Jalen Pitre called Higgins a "smooth receiver that has all the routes." The Texans drafted Higgins near the top of the second round and gave him the first-ever fully guaranteed contract for a second-round pick. Higgins could challenge offseason addition Christian Kirk for the team's second receiver spot behind Nico Collins if he continues to trend upwards through camp and preseason. With Tank Dell (leg) sidelined, Higgins should have a chance to establish himself on the outside when Kirk moves to the slot. He's definitely a rookie receiver with enough upside to try and snag in your fantasy football drafts as a value pick with a high ceiling.

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Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller is the longest-tenured member of the Raiders, and he isn't going anywhere for a while after agreeing to a three-year contract extension worth $66 million, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Miller originally joined the team as the No. 15 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and was entering the final year of his contract before getting this new deal. He skipped the voluntary portion of the offseason program but reported to training camp and has been present for all mandatory work. This new deal establishes him as a veteran leader on the offensive line for years to come, and he'll be a key part of the team's new direction under coach Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek, who have been going younger across the board but keeping some key experience in place as well.

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