Jer'Zhan Newton has undergone surgery to repair a Jones fracture on his left foot. The Commanders are hopeful that he will fully recover prior to the start of the regular season. (Source: Jordan Schultz on X)
Fantasy Impact: The second-round pick had a similar surgery on his other foot this past January. If Newton can stay healthy, the Commanders will have a formidable defensive line that also includes Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen.
Grady Jarrett is not practicing at OTAs on Tuesday with the Falcons. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jarrett is continuing to work his way back from a torn ACL in Week 8 last season. Bijan Robinson was also absent from OTAs on Tuesday.
Bijan Robinson is not practicing with the Falcons at OTAs on Tuesday. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is likely just a precautionary move. Robinson will look to return to the practice field later this week.
Rome Odunze sat out of rookie minicamp practice on Saturday due to hamstring tightness. (Source: Dan Wiederer on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It was likely a precautionary move by the Bears. It shouldn't be too much of a concern, but it is worth monitoring.
Texans owner Cal McNair said Tank Dell will make a full recovery from his gunshot wound. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Dell was wounded in a shootout at a Florida restaurant last month. He is also working his way back from a fibula fracture in Week 13 last season.
Mon, May 6th 11:34pm EDT
By Emily Maingi
Joe Burrow is back to participating in football activities after having season-ending surgery on his right wrist in November 2023. He missed the final seven games of the 2023-2024 with this injury. (Source: Ian Rapoport on X)
Fantasy Impact: Burrow practicing again has to be a relief to all Bengals fans everywhere. The 27-year-old quarterback has faced injury-riddled seasons, but when healthy, he has been an MVP-level player and has shown that he can support two top-12 wide receivers in Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. If he can stay healthy, Burrow will look to lead his team back to Super Bowl contention.
Daniel Jones said he is in a "good spot" with his rehab. (Source: Dan Duggan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: When asked about the Giants considering trading up for a quarterback last month during the NFL Draft, Jones said he is focused on what he can control. He added he expects to be healthy for training camp. The Giants did bring in Drew Lock this offseason who figures to add some competition to the quarterback room. It will be a big year for Jones to prove himself this season.
Browns GM Andrew Berry said Nick Chubb is “progressing nicely” in his recovery from his knee injury. (Source: 92.3 The Fan Cleveland)
Fantasy Impact: Chubb is working his way back from an injury he suffered in Week 2 last season. Berry did say Chubb still has a "long way to go" but he does appear to be progressing in the right direction. His status will continue to be something to monitor into training camp.
Trevon Diggs is reportedly expected to be fully healthy by the start of training camp. (Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Diggs is continuing to recover from a torn ACL that he suffered last September. He should remain a big part of the secondary for Dallas this season.
Ashton Dulin does not have a timetable to return from his torn ACL. (Source: James Boyd on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Dulin tore his ACL last August. He said he is doing some work on the field. He still has plenty of time to be healthy by the start of the season in September.
Free agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) has officially been cleared for football activities. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Dobbins is expected to begin visiting with teams soon and reportedly looks “outstanding” after suffering a torn Achilles last season. Dobbins should receive interest from multiple teams in need of running back depth.
The Saints are reportedly preparing for the real possibility that Ryan Ramczyk is medically not able to play this season. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Saints coach Dennis Allen alluded to Ramczyk’s knee not responding as they hoped, and it’s unclear when or if it will. The two sides agreed to restructure his contract earlier in March.
Mon, Mar 25th 4:13pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Anthony Richardson is expected to participate in spring practices for the Colts. (Source: The Athletic)
Fantasy Impact: Richardson is expected to be fully cleared to participate. He is continuing to recover from shoulder surgery, but was able to resume throwing earlier in the offseason. He remains on track to be fully healthy by the start of next season.
Mike Williams said he will be ready for Week 1. (Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Williams, who signed a one-year deal with the Jets, told the media he is over four months removed from ACL surgery. He'll be a downfield threat on the outside for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense next season.
Chase Young is undergoing a neck procedure that is expected to sideline him into training camp. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Young, who recently signed a one-year deal with the Saints, is expected to be fully healthy by the start of next season. Schefter added that New Orleans was aware of his neck injury when signing him.
TE Brock Bowers will not work out at UGA pro day due to a tweaked hamstring. (Source: Taylor Bisciotti on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Bowers is planning on working out for teams at a later date in April. The minor injury should not impact his draft status in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Pending free agent WR Kendrick Bourne, who tore his ACL in October, says he plans to be a "full go" for training camp and to play Week 1. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Bourne played eight games in 2023, catching 37 passes for 406 yards and four touchdowns. Despite playing in just half of their games, Bourne finished fifth, third and second on the team in those categories, respectively, in an offense that struggled to produce through the air. Bourne said he and the team are in talks on a reunion, though he's not yet committed.
Jordan Travis was recently told by doctors during a recent checkup that he should be fully cleared by April. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Travis had his season end early in his final year at Florida State due to an ankle injury. He'll likely be selected as a flier for a team in April during the NFL Draft.
Michael Penix Jr., a former Washington QB and a 2024 NFL Draft prospect, reportedly had "clean medicals" from multiple teams, likely meaning his MRIs checked out. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Penix is an older prospect mostly because of his medical history, sustaining multiple season-ending injuries to the knee and shoulder. However, a clean bill of health is all Penix needed to lock up his place as a Round 1-2 prospect in this year's draft. The former Huskie and Hoosier is considered among the top six QBs in a strong class.
Veteran OT Tyron Smith, a pending free agent, and the Dallas Cowboys are expected to part ways, with Smith set to be a free agent and "unlikely to return." (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Smith has spent 13 seasons in Dallas, starting 161 games while making five All-Pro teams and eight Pro Bowls. One of the best blindside protectors of his generation, Smith has struggled with health in recent years, playing 30 games over the last four seasons and playing 13 or fewer games in each of his previous eight seasons. Plenty of contenders could look to Smith, assuming he doesn't chase what could be the final major paycheck of his career.
