[NEWS_FEED]

[ROOKIE TE COLSTON LOVELAND STEALS THE SHOW—AND EVERY SOCIAL FEED—AT BEARS CAMP]

[AUG 29, 2025, 6:20:00 PM]

Need an instant locker-room ice-breaker? How about belting out early-2000s R&B in front of the entire squad. Second-round tight end Colston Loveland did just that, jumping on the mic after walkthroughs and nailing Mario’s “Let Me Love You.” Teammates roared, the video hit X within minutes, and the 6-5 rookie suddenly owns Chicago’s timeline. Matt Eberflus joked the performance earned Loveland “an extra target in 7-on-7s,” while veteran QB Caleb Williams called it “the moment the kid became one of the guys.” Fantasy spin: Pure vibes don’t score points, but Loveland is already a red-zone weapon in practice—file him away as a deep TE2 flier in best-ball formats. citeturn0news12

[JETS BRASS ALL-IN ON JUSTIN FIELDS RENAISSANCE AFTER EYE-OPENING CAMP STRETCH]

[AUG 29, 2025, 5:45:00 PM]

New GM Darren Mougey couldn’t hide his grin today, telling reporters he believes Justin Fields is “ready for the Baker-style bounce-back” after a sizzling two-week run of joint practices. Coaches cite quicker reads and a calmer pocket presence, while WR Garrett Wilson raved that Fields’ deep ball now “lands on a dime.” Gang Green also unveiled its six 2025 captains, headlined by Fields and DT Quinnen Williams. Fantasy spin: Fields’ rushing floor never left, but if the accuracy spike is real he vaults into high-end QB2 territory with weekly QB1 upside. citeturn0news13

[FROM WAIVER WANDERER TO 53-MAN WINNER: DT TOMMY TOGIAI LANDS SPOT ON TEXANS ROSTER]

[AUG 29, 2025, 4:10:00 PM]

Tommy Togiai found out he’d made Houston’s final 53 the same way fans did—scrolling social media over breakfast. The fourth-year DT, cut three times in two seasons by two different teams, impressed DeMeco Ryans with tireless camp hustle and earned praise from vets Sheldon Rankins and Will Anderson Jr. for his trench toughness. Togiai projects as the fourth interior lineman behind Rankins, Mario Edwards Jr. and Kurt Hinish, but coaches say he’ll get early rotational snaps. Fantasy spin: IDP managers in deep tackle-required leagues can stash Togiai for bye-week help; his run-stuffing chops could yield tackle volume. citeturn2news12

[PAY THE MAN: RAVENS MAKE KYLE HAMILTON HIGHEST-PAID SAFETY EVER WITH $100M EXTENSION]

[AUG 29, 2025, 2:10:00 PM]

Eric DeCosta locked up the heart of Baltimore’s secondary on the eve of Week 1, handing third-year star Kyle Hamilton a four-year, $100.4 million pact that includes $82 million guaranteed — the richest deal for a safety in league history. The 2024 All-Pro piled up 107 tackles, nine PBUs and two forced fumbles last season, cementing himself as the Ravens’ do-everything chess piece. Teammates raved about the move, with Roquan Smith calling Hamilton “our Troy Polamalu.” Fantasy spin: Hamilton is now locked in as an elite DB1 in IDP formats, and Baltimore’s DST gains long-term stability on the back end.

[PHILLY BULKS UP THE BACKFIELD, ADDS BRUISER AUDRIC ESTIMÉ TO PRACTICE SQUAD]

[AUG 29, 2025, 2:00:00 PM]

Howie Roseman never stops churning the roster, and today he slipped another chess piece behind Saquon Barkley by signing second-year power back Audric Estimé to the Eagles’ practice squad. The former Broncos fifth-rounder (and Notre Dame wrecking ball) logged 310 yards and two scores as a rookie but was the odd man out in Denver after J.K. Dobbins arrived. In Philly he’ll slot in as insurance for Barkley, rookie speedster Will Shipley and short-yardage hammer AJ Dillon, giving Nick Sirianni a 225-pound battering ram if injuries strike. Fantasy spin: Estimé is a deep bench stash in dynasty formats—one Barkley ankle tweak from goal-line glory. citeturn1search1

[GIANTS’ NEW BELL-COW TYRONE TRACY JR. SETS SKY-HIGH GOALS AFTER WINNING STARTING JOB]

[AUG 29, 2025, 1:45:00 PM]

Big Blue’s backfield now belongs to second-year RB Tyrone Tracy Jr., and the former fifth-rounder isn’t shy about his ambitions: 1,500 rushing yards, 2,000 all-purpose yards and double-digit TDs. Tracy told reporters he finally feels like he "belongs in the NFL" after an offseason focused on film study and pass-pro refinement. The Giants also announced their 2025 captains — Russell Wilson, Dexter Lawrence II, Brian Burns, Bobby Okereke and WR Darius Slayton — while adding LB Swayze Bozeman and S Patrick McMorris to the practice squad. Fantasy spin: Tracy vaults into low-end RB2 territory with upside if the volume matches the hype.

[LEFT-TACKLE ROULETTE IN CAROLINA: CHRISTENSEN VS. NIJMAN AS EKWONU HEALS FROM APPENDECTOMY]

[AUG 29, 2025, 1:30:00 PM]

Dave Canales has ten days to pick a blind-side bodyguard for Bryce Young after starter Ikem Ekwonu underwent an appendectomy. The Panthers’ coach said veteran swing man Yosh Nijman “gets first crack,” but incumbent backup Brady Christensen impressed with 64 preseason LT snaps and cleaner PFF pass-pro grades. The matchup looms large with Jaguars edge duo Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen on deck in Week 1. Fantasy spin: Slight downgrade to Young and Jonathan Mingo until we see who wins the job and how the line gels. citeturn2news13

[PRACTICE-SQUAD PUZZLE IN BIG D: COWBOYS BRING BACK DE ISAIAH LAND, ADD WR TRAESHON HOLDEN]

[AUG 29, 2025, 12:45:00 PM]

Jerry Jones’ roster gymnastics continued as Dallas rounded out its 17-man practice squad. The headline names: edge rusher Isaiah Land—back for a third stint after flirting with waivers—and former Alabama/Oregon WR Traeshon Holden, who turned heads all camp. Brian Schottenheimer also secured QB Will Grier for the scout-team role and nabbed versatile OL Saahdiq Charles for depth. The moves come a day after the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade, underscoring a defensive youth movement behind DeMarcus Lawrence. Fantasy spin: Land is a name to remember in sack-premium IDP leagues; Holden could surface as a mid-season waiver flier if injuries hit the WR room. citeturn0search0

[FALCONS DROP 2025 UNIFORM SCHEDULE, PROMISE SEVEN BLACK-OUT GAMES AND THREE THROWBACKS]

[AUG 29, 2025, 12:20:00 PM]

Plan the drip: Atlanta unveiled its week-by-week uniform slate, headlined by seven games in black tops, seven in white and three crowd-pleasing throwback dates (Week 6 vs. BUF, Week 15 at TB, Week 17 vs. LAR). The season opens Sept. 7 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a black-out against Tampa Bay. The team will reveal pant colors the week of each game, continuing a social-media interactive tradition started in 2024. Fantasy spin: No direct fantasy impact, but merch mavens and Falcons DST streamers can mark those prime-time black-out games for potential crowd-noise advantages.

[PATRIOTS GRANT WR KENDRICK BOURNE HIS RELEASE AFTER TRADE TALKS FIZZLE]

[AUG 28, 2025, 3:05:00 PM]

Foxboro’s receiver room got leaner today as New England officially released veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne at his own request. A potential swap with Minnesota collapsed once the Vikings pivoted to reacquire Adam Thielen, leaving Bourne free to test a market that could include the 49ers, Dolphins and Steelers. The 30-year-old departs with 292 catches, 3,714 yards and 22 TDs over eight seasons but only 65 grabs the last two years due to injuries. Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas now top Jerod Mayo’s depth chart, with rookie Malachi Corley gaining sleeper appeal. Fantasy spin: Bourne slides onto waiver wires but could resurface as a mid-season PPR plug-in; Boutte becomes a late-round dart in drafts this weekend. citeturn0news13

[PEACE IN THE JUNGLE: BENGALS, TREY HENDRICKSON STRIKE RICH SINGLE-YEAR COMPROMISE]

[AUG 28, 2025, 3:00:00 PM]

After a tense 18-month stare-down, Cincinnati and star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson agreed to a lucrative amended contract that pays the three-time Pro Bowler more than $30 million for the 2025 season without adding new years. The deal quells trade chatter and ensures DC Lou Anarumo keeps his bookend opposite Sam Hubbard for a title push. The Bengals will continue scouring the waiver wire to backfill depth after today’s cuts, but locking up Hendrickson was priority No. 1. Fantasy spin: Cincinnati’s DST vaults back into every-week starter territory, and Hendrickson remains a DL1 in sack-heavy IDP formats. citeturn1news12

[BILLS BRING BACK LEADER IN THE SECONDARY, ADD JORDAN POYER TO PRACTICE SQUAD]

[AUG 28, 2025, 2:30:00 PM]

Sean McDermott’s club dipped into the nostalgia well this morning, signing long-time safety Jordan Poyer to the Buffalo practice squad just two months after the 34-year-old finished a one-year stint in Miami. Poyer (four 100-tackle seasons, 22 career INTs) is expected to mentor second-year free safety Cole Bishop while providing emergency depth behind starters Taylor Rapp and Bishop. A corresponding 53-man move is not required because practice-squad spots are unlimited for veterans under the 2025 CBA tweak. Fantasy spin: IDP managers in deep leagues should note that Poyer could be elevated for plus match-ups against pass-heavy teams, while Bishop’s snap count security takes only a minor hit. citeturn0news13

[BISACCIA’S BOYS GET REINFORCEMENTS: PACKERS MAKE TRIO OF SPECIAL-TEAMS–SAVVY SIGNINGS]

[AUG 28, 2025, 2:30:00 PM]

Green Bay pumped fresh juice into Rich Bisaccia’s beloved third-phase this morning, inking LB Nick Niemann to the 53 while re-signing ST standouts LB Kristian Welch and EDGE Arron Mosby to the practice squad. Niemann ranked 8th league-wide in 2024 ST tackles with the Chargers, and both Welch (210 ST snaps in ’23) and Mosby (241 in ’24) were surprise cut-down casualties two days ago. WR Mecole Hardman also returned on the P-squad as punt-return insurance for a banged-up Jayden Reed. Fantasy spin: the Packers’ DST gets a hidden-yardage bump, and deep-league managers hunting return yards can keep Hardman starred. citeturn0search1

[SEAHAWKS SNAG CB DERION KENDRICK OFF WAIVERS, BEEF UP SECONDARY BEFORE WEEK 1]

[AUG 28, 2025, 2:20:00 PM]

Pete Carroll keeps the talent pipeline flowing—Seattle was awarded former Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick on Thursday after placing a claim less than 24 hours after final cuts. The 2022 sixth-rounder has 18 career starts and, more importantly, a reputation as a sticky press-man defender who fits new DC Gus Bradley’s single-high scheme. Kendrick missed 2024 with an ACL tear but turned heads this preseason by holding opposing QBs to a 58.3 passer rating. He joins a corner room headlined by Riq Woolen and Devon Witherspoon; veteran Shaquill Griffin is now battling Josh Jobe for the final outside role. Fantasy spin: Seattle’s DST gains a sneaky streaming bump, and IDP gamers in deep leagues can stash Kendrick for CB-required formats where passes defensed are gold. citeturn0news12

[BUCCANEERS CUT SHILO SANDERS AFTER PRESEASON PUNCH; FUTURE UNCERTAIN FOR DEION’S SON]

[AUG 28, 2025, 1:45:00 PM]

Tampa Bay trimmed to 53 and the headline casualty was rookie safety Shilo Sanders, waived two days after he was ejected for throwing a punch in the preseason finale. The former Colorado standout signed as a UDFA in May but never climbed higher than third-team reps. Father Deion Sanders voiced support on social media, hinting another NFL opportunity—or even a non-football career path—could be next if the practice-squad door doesn’t reopen. Fantasy spin: Sanders had no redraft value, but dynasty managers in ultra-deep IDP leagues can hold until the waiver dust settles. citeturn2news12

[FIREWORKS SCARE BEHIND HIM, NAJEE HARRIS ACTIVATED AS CHARGERS PREP FOR BRAZIL OPENER]

[AUG 28, 2025, 1:00:00 PM]

Bolts fans can exhale—the eye injury Najee Harris suffered in that July-4 fireworks mishap is officially in the rear-view mirror. Los Angeles activated the former Steeler from the Non-Football Injury list and put him right back on the practice field, where he took limited reps but looked fluid. Jim Harbaugh said the staff is “planning as if Najee will dress” for the September 5 season opener against the Chiefs in São Paulo. The move restores a 1,000-yard back to an offense that lost All-Pro LT Rashawn Slater earlier this month and recently sent rookie LB Junior Colson to IR. Fantasy takeaway: Harris vaults into RB2 territory immediately, while Isaiah Spiller slides to hand-cuff status. citeturn1news12turn1search1

[DOLPHINS FINALIZE RASUL DOUGLAS SIGNING, CHURN BOTTOM OF ROSTER AHEAD OF 53-MAN DEADLINE]

[AUG 28, 2025, 12:45:00 PM]

Chris Grier wasn’t done tinkering. Miami officially inked veteran CB Rasul Douglas and claimed second-year corner JuJu Brents off waivers, releasing safety Jordan Colbert and CB Isaiah Johnson in corresponding moves. The 29-year-old Douglas brings 19 interceptions and a championship résumé to a secondary that will lean on him opposite Jalen Ramsey until Cam Smith (ankle) is 100 percent. The Dolphins also re-signed RB Jeff Wilson Jr. to the practice squad, a nod to lingering concern over De’Von Achane’s (shoulder) Week 1 readiness. Fantasy spin: Douglas’ ball-hawking elevates Miami’s DST turnover upside; Achane managers should quietly add Wilson as insurance. citeturn4news12

[BUCS CUT QB KYLE TRASK, WAIVE WR TREY PALMER IN 38-MOVE ROSTER PURGE]

[AUG 28, 2025, 12:30:00 PM]

Tampa Bay swung a heavy axe to meet the 53-man limit, releasing former second-round quarterback Kyle Trask after four uneven seasons and waiving second-year deep threat Trey Palmer. The Buccaneers kept only two passers—Baker Mayfield and veteran Teddy Bridgewater—while going deep at wideout (seven) and defensive back (11). They also trimmed the O-line to eight bodies amid concern over Tristan Wirfs’ ankle. Fantasy takeaway: Mayfield’s job security ticks up, rookie WR Jalen McMillan gets an early-season boost in targets, and Palmer becomes an intriguing waiver claim for WR-needy clubs. citeturn2search0turn2search2

[HOLMES LEAVES THREE SEATS EMPTY: LIONS ROLL WITH 50-MAN ROSTER FOR NOW]

[AUG 28, 2025, 12:00:00 PM]

Detroit raised eyebrows by carrying just 50 men through Tuesday’s deadline, a move GM Brad Holmes chalked up to the club’s mantra that “the standard is the standard.” The lean ledger gives the Lions maximum flexibility to pounce on waiver claims and trades—already evidenced by Wednesday’s additions of S Daniel Thomas plus waiver wins EDGE Tyrus Wheat and DT Tyler Lacy. One open spot remains amid swirling chatter of a Za’Darius Smith reunion. Fantasy spin: no immediate impact, but IDP gamers should monitor Wheat/Lacy snap counts once they’re activated. citeturn2news12

[BENGALS SHORE UP INTERIOR LINE, SIGN VETERAN GUARD DALTON RISNER]

[AUG 28, 2025, 11:45:00 AM]

Cincinnati answered its biggest offseason question—right guard—by inking free-agent Dalton Risner to a one-year deal after he logged 10 solid starts for Minnesota in 2024 (68.1 PFF grade, zero sacks allowed). The former Bronco figures to plug in opposite rookie LG Dylan Fairchild, giving Joe Burrow a much-needed pass-pro upgrade. Risner’s arrival comes days after DE Trey Hendrickson agreed to a reworked $30-million 2025 payout that quelled trade rumors. Fantasy takeaway: Better pocket integrity elevates Burrow back into the top-five QB discussion and stabilizes Ja’Marr Chase’s WR1 floor. citeturn3news13turn3news12