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Raiders place DT Christian Wilkins on PUP list

Fri Jul 18 1:12pm ET
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The Las Vegas Raiders placed defensive tackle Christian Wilkins on the physically unable to perform list Friday.

Wilkins is working his way back from a season-ending injury to his left foot, suffered in the Raiders' 34-18 loss to the Denver Broncos on Oct. 6.

He recorded 17 tackles and two sacks in five games (all starts) while playing in the first season of a four-year, $110 million contract with $84.75 million guaranteed.

Wilkins, 29, totaled 372 tackles, 22.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries in 86 career games (82 starts) with the Miami Dolphins and Raiders. He was selected by the Dolphins with the 13th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Clemson.

Players on the PUP list after the deadline for the 53-man roster must miss at least four games of the regular season before they can return to action.

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Javonte Williams Jul 22 6:20pm CT
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Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams good a lot of work with the first-team offense at training camp practice on Tuesday, according to Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Williams signed a one-year deal with Dallas in free agency this offseason and is expected to share backfield duties in 2025 with Miles Sanders. The Cowboys also drafted Jaydon Blue and Phil Mafah, but they probably have a ways to go before threatening either Williams or Sanders for serious playing time in 2025. Williams, who was a second-round pick by the Denver Broncos in 2021 out of North Carolina, impressed with 903 rushing yards in his first season, but he hasn't been the same tackle-breaking RB since tearing his ACL in his sophomore season in 2022. He should be the favorite to lead Dallas' backfield in touches, but for fantasy purposes, he's merely an RB3/flex target.

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Micah Parsons Jul 22 6:20pm CT
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Dallas Cowboys All-Pro pass-rusher Micah Parsons (back) did not take part in training camp practice on Tuesday due to a back injury, which is why he's not referring to himself as a "hold-in." Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said early on Tuesday that Parsons was going to take part in practice, which is an indication that he plans to get back on the field sooner than later despite still being in negotiations with the Cowboys on a contract extension. "There's really not much movement," Parsons said on contract talks. "I want to be here. At the end of the day, they sign the checks. Let's see if they want me to be here." The 26-year-old is heading into the final year of his deal in 2025, but all indications are that he will become the highest-paid non-QB in the league before the start of the season. Parsons has at least 12 sacks in all four of his NFL seasons.

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Noah Fant Jul 22 6:00pm CT
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Darren Waller Jul 22 5:20pm CT
Darren Waller

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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Malik Nabers Jul 22 5:10pm CT
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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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Dawson Knox Jul 22 4:50pm CT
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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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Zack Moss Jul 22 4:50pm CT
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Chris Godwin Jul 22 3:40pm CT
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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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Najee Harris Jul 22 3:30pm CT
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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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Chris Olave Jul 22 3:20pm CT
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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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Foster Moreau Jul 22 3:00pm CT
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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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Tank Dell Jul 22 2:40pm CT
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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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