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20 news updates you need to know before your league-mates catch on:

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NFL training camps are in full swing and the preseason has started - so yeah a lot has happened.

Here are 20 quick fantasy football updates to help you stay ahead:

Chris Godwin still has ‘a ways to go’ according to the Bucs GM. First round rookie Emeka Egbuka looks like an even better pick in fantasy drafts now…

WR Matthew Golden played every snap with the starting offense on Packers family night. Romeo Doubs was the WR2 playing 81% of the snaps. Jayden Reed operated as a slot only receiver in this scrimmage playing 10 of 27 snaps…

Khalil Shakir will miss 4-5 weeks with a high ankle sprain. But coach Sean McDermott said he’s been told Shakir will be ready for Week 1…

James Cook sat out of practice to start the week and said the reason was ‘business’ He’s still looking for a new deal, but reports have said the 2 sides are not close. This has given more 1st team reps to RB Ray Davis

AJ Brown has a hamstring injury that has kept him out of practice. It shouldn’t impact his Week 1 status as there are no indications that this is a major injury right now…

Brandon Aiyuk isn’t expected to be cleared to play Week 1 according to GM John Lynch. At this point, it's becoming more likely that Aiyuk misses the first 4 weeks of the season on PUP...

Rookie RB Jaydon Blue injured his ankle in Cowboys camp - the severity hasn't been announced yet. He was getting some 1st team reps. But reports still suggest Javonte Williams is still in lead position to be the starter…

Matthew Stafford is still dealing with a back injury. He’s missed time in joint scrimmages which is concerning. However – the team remains confident he’ll be ready Week 1…

Keenan Allen signs a 1-year deal with the Chargers. Allen is now 33 years old but was productive last year in Chicago, totaling 70 catches for 744 yards. He’ll compete for the teams WR2 role behind Ladd McConkey…

Justin Jefferson is recovering nicely from his hamstring strain. It appears he should have no issues being ready for Week 1…

Jordan Addison was officially suspended for 3 games and won’t appeal. Expect WRs Jalen Nailor, Tai Felton and Rondale Moore to compete for the WR2 job while Addison is out…

Broncos Insider Benjamin Allbright suggests RJ Harvey doesn’t have the pass protection chops that JK Dobbins does. This means Harvey could be taken off the field more often than expected for Dobbins…

Joe Flacco looks like Browns clear favorite to win the QB1 job. This is good news for Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman and David Njoku…

Marquise Brown remains out of Chiefs camp with an ankle injury. This is the 2nd straight preseason where he’s missed valuable reps with the starting offense…

Bears rookie RB Kyle Monangai received 1st team reps this week. He’s been getting positive reviews all offseason. The team’s preseason usage with the 1st team could tell us a lot here…

Deebo Samuel injured his hand earlier in the week. Monitor this as the updates haven’t been clear on how severity it was…

49ers RBs are injured in camp. Isaac Guerendo is out multiple weeks with a shoulder Rookie Jordan James is out multiple weeks with a broken finger...

Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor suffered a high ankle sprain. He’ll miss at least 1 week, but it’ll likely be more than this. Taylor has a chance to be the Jets #2 pass game option once he returns…

WR Josh Palmer is dealing with a groin injury in Bills camp. He was off to a good start in camp – hopefully the injury isn’t too serious…

Seahawks rookie WR Tory Horton is getting 1st team reps. Horton was a talented college receiver who dealt with injuries last season. He’ll need to beat out Marquez Valdes-Scantling for a starting role…

Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater will miss the 2025 season after suffering what’s believed to be a torn patellar tendon. This is a massive blow to the entire offense...

— Sal

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