San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Jordan James (knee) missed training camp practice on Thursday with what head coach Kyle Shanahan called "knee issues." Before missing practice on Thursday, a report recently surfaced that the 21-year-old fifth-rounder had been impressing the coaching staff at camp. As long as his knee issues don't hinder him too much further, James will have a chance to lock down the RB3 duties in San Francisco behind the oft-injured Christian McCaffrey and Isaac Guerendo, although the team did just sign veteran Ameer Abdullah on Thursday. James stands at 5-foot-10, 205 pounds and doesn't have overwhelming speed as an average pass-catcher. In redraft fantasy leagues, the rookie RB will be left to the waiver wire but could be a priority waiver-wire addition if both CMC and Guerendo miss time.

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New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (knee) missed his second straight day of training camp practice on Thursday with knee soreness, according to the Jets' official site. There's no indication that Allen's knee issue is serious, but it has allowed Isaiah Davis to get some more reps in the backfield the last two days. The 21-year-old Allen is "bigger, faster and stronger" in camp this summer as he looks to carve out a bigger role next to lead back Breece Hall. Allen had been a standout in practices before sitting out a couple days this week, and his potential increased involvement in the Jets' backfield in 2025 is a big reason why some folks are naming Hall as a potential RB bust. Right now he's ranked as the RB51 in fantasy, don't rule out the Wisconsin product having a role as both a pass-catcher and short-yardage/goal-line back.

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Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer had more good things to say about rookie running back Jaydon Blue at training camp on Thursday. "He's electric when he gets the ball," Schottenheimer said. Blue, a fifth-round selection this April, has quickly distanced himself from a report before training camp suggesting the 21-year-old RB was "borderline lazy." Since then, he's done nothing but impress with "good burn" and elite speed and pass-catching ability as he competes for playing time in 2025. He's also seen work with the first-team offense and didn't disappoint. Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders came into camp as the favorites for most of the early-season touches, but Dallas may be re-evaluating that right now. Blue's fantasy stock is most definitely on the rise and he should be a popular late-round dart throw at RB.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Miles Sanders (knee) did not practice on Thursday at training camp due to a slight bruise to his left knee, according to Todd Archer of ESPN. Sanders was seen wearing a compression sleeve on his knee on Thursday. It shouldn't be an injury that keeps the 28-year-old out for long, but it's notable as he competes for a role in Dallas' backfield this year alongside Javonte Williams and rookie Jaydon Blue. For what it's worth, Sanders has been a standout early in camp, but Blue has been even more impressive. Sanders has the ability to succeed as a ball-carrier and pass-catcher, but he tanked in his two seasons with the Carolina Panthers in 2023 and 2024 and will have lots of competition for backfield touches in his first year with Dallas. Of the three RBs in Dallas, Sanders might be the least appealing from a fantasy perspective.

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New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo (undisclosed) did not take part in Thursday's training camp practice with an undisclosed injury, according to The Athletic's Dan Duggan. Duggan added that the injury is "likely minor." It's probably nothing to be overly concerned about unless Skattebo doesn't get back on the field soon. The 23-year-old is slow for an NFL running back but has impressed as a pass-catcher early in camp this summer. Skattebo is not going to have a huge role in his first season in the NFL as long as Tyrone Tracy Jr. misses time with an injury, but he could have a role on pass-catching downs in 2025. The fourth-rounder out of Arizona State makes up for his lack of speed with power and short-area explosiveness. Fantasy managers should target him as more of an RB3/flex in PPR leagues, but if Tracy were to miss time, Skattebo would be an extremely valuable asset.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (knee) is not practicing on Thursday due to knee soreness, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon. The injury is not viewed as serious, and Harrison is day-to-day. While key players missing practice time is never ideal, this sounds like a non-issue for the Ohio State product's fantasy football outlook. Last season, expectations were sky high for the son of a Hall of Fame wide receiver, so his 62-catch, 885-yard, eight-touchdown season was viewed as a letdown by many. However, the 22-year-old has reportedly bulked up this offseason, and he'll have another year of chemistry with quarterback Kyler Murray in 2025. Harrison Jr. carries a mid-range WR2 price tag into preseason drafts, but there is a real possibility he's locked behind tight end Trey McBride as the No. 2 option in the passing game.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas had a relatively productive sophomore season in 2024, securing 36 of his 61 targets for 479 yards and six touchdowns. According to ESPN Bengals reporter Ben Baby, the former sixth-round pick out of Princeton has had a stellar start to his third training camp. "Iosivas continued his dazzling camp with a couple of big-time catches from quarterback Joe Burrow," Baby wrote. "Early on Wednesday, Iosivas had some very strong reps in a 1-on-1 drill. But the highlight of the day was a one-handed snag down the middle of the field, even with cornerback Josh Newton making the throwing window a tight one. It was an example of how much Iosivas has grown over the years." While Iosivas is stuck behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in the target pecking order, he's one of the top "handcuff" wide receivers in fantasy football. Should Higgins or Chase have to miss time, he could be a productive streaming option for fantasy managers in a pinch. He presents more upside in deep leagues or best ball formats as part of one of the best passing offenses in the NFL.

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New York Jets wide receiver Tyler Johnson could enter the 2025 season as the team's WR3 behind Garrett Wilson and Josh Reynolds, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. "Tyler Johnson has jumped out more in practice," Rosenblatt wrote. "[He's made] some plays after the catch and is exhibiting some athleticism that Lazard simply doesn't bring to the table." He notes that Lazard might not be a lock to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of the preseason. While this is fantastic news for Johnson, it's tough to be excited about his fantasy football prospects. The 26-year-old entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and has collected just 76 receptions for 828 yards and four touchdowns in 47 career games. Additionally, New York is set to have a low-volume passing offense with Justin Fields under center. Johnson could be an interesting best ball dart throw, but he can continue to go undrafted in traditionally fantasy setups.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (calf) is missing a third consecutive practice on Thursday due to a calf strain. According to head coach Kyle Shanahan, Jennings is dealing with the same calf issue that bothered him earlier in the offseason. While his absence is not ideal, the veteran and the organization are going to be cautious at this point in the training camp with another month and change to go before Week 1 of the regular season. The former seventh-round pick out of Tennessee is also reportedly seeking a new contract, so he's unlikely to risk further injury while he awaits a new deal. Jennings posted nearly 1,000 receiving yards a season ago, and he could open the 2025 campaign as the clear WR1 in San Francisco after the departure of Deebo Samuel Sr. Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is a candidate to go on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list to begin the regular season, which would force him to miss at least the first four games.

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New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor has been the clear starter during training camp, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. The second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of LSU already finds himself above veterans Jeremy Ruckert and Stone Smartt early in his first offseason, and star wideout teammate Garrett Wilson has taken notice. "He's got great hands, he finds a way to be open when he needs to be," Wilson said. "I think he's got a bright future ahead of him. He's really going to help us this year. He came in ready." While fantasy managers should consider Taylor as a later-round sleeper in preseason drafts, it usually takes tight ends time to develop, and the passing offense likely has limited upside and volume with Justin Fields at the helm. In deeper setups, he's worth a flyer, but it would be somewhat of a surprise if he's a consistent fantasy option in 2025. Taylor enters the NFL after snagging 55 passes for 546 yards and two touchdowns for the Tigers in 2024.

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According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Las Raiders and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers are in contract talks and could be working toward an extension this offseason. The 28-year-old has been excellent relative to his quarterback play since joining the team via free agency in 2023, collecting 158 receptions for 1,834 yards and 12 touchdowns in 31 games. Meyers is just 28 years old and doesn't rely on explosiveness to succeed, so he could have plenty left in the tank. Former Seahawks signal-caller Geno Smith should provide the best quarterback play Meyers has worked with since Tom Brady in his 2019 rookie season, and he continues to be undervalued in preseason fantasy football drafts. Tight end Brock Bowers is likely the clear No. 1 option in the Sin City, but Meyers should establish himself as the No. 2.

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The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran running back Ameer Abdullah on Thursday, according to NFL insider Mike Garafolo. This comes a day after the Niners hosted several running backs for workouts. The former second-round pick by the Detroit Lions out of Nebraska in 2015 has appeared in 141 NFL games, rushing for 1,994 yards, collecting 268 receptions for 1,468 yards, and scoring 19 total touchdowns. Abdullah had a short stretch of fantasy relevance last year with the Las Vegas Raiders, but he could face an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster in the Bay, and Christian McCaffrey and Isaac Guerendo should be viewed as the clear-cut RB1 and RB2 in Kyle Shanahan's offense to begin the 2025 campaign.

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Veteran free-agent wide receivers Andy Isabella and Marquez Callaway signed with the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, reported by NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Isabella was a second-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals before a disappointing four-year career with the organization. He has not played in a game since 2022. Callaway went undrafted in 2020 out of the University of Tennessee and has tallied 83 receptions for 1,069 yards and seven touchdowns in 42 career games (all with Saints). The 49ers wideout group is thin during training camp as Jauan Jennings (calf) and Brandon Aiyuk (knee) miss time with injuries, so these are likely pure depth signings more than anything else. Either newly signed wideout entering the fantasy football radar in 2025 would be a surprise.

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New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (calf) "tweaked" his left calf during individual drills at the start of the team's Thursday practice, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Williams did not return during team sessions, but Jets head coach Aaron Glenn did not provide an update on his status. Any missed time for Williams would be a major issue for New York's defense. The 27-year-old was named first-team All-Pro in 2022, and he's recorded 39 sacks and 98 QB hits in his six-year NFL career. Williams has played in at least 16 games in each of the past three seasons, so durability isn't typically an issue for him. If he were to miss time, veterans Jay Tufele and Byron Cowart would likely be in line for increased reps.

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New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (groin) attended the team's Friday practice and did some individual work, but did not participate in team drills, according to ESPN's Katherine Terrell. Johnson left the team's practice on Wednesday due to a groin injury. It's a good sign for both him and the team that he's back on the field so quickly, even if he's not yet at full strength. In 17 games for New Orleans last season Johnson recorded 50 catches for 548 yards and three touchdowns. He's emerged as the Saints' top receiving tight end over the past few seasons, and he could be in for an increased workload in 2025 with fellow tight ends Taysom Hill (knee) and Foster Moreau (knee) both currently sidelined due to knee injuries. That being said, Johnson's fantasy value is limited by New Orleans' underwhelming quarterback situation.

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Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox (hamstring) returned to the practice field on Thursday. Knox landed on the active/non-football injury list to begin training camp with a hamstring injury but was activated by the team on Sunday. In 16 games last season, Knox caught 22 passes for 311 yards and one touchdown. The 28-year-old is a key piece for a Buffalo offense that likes to feature multiple-tight end formations, but Knox is clearly behind fellow tight end Dalton Kincaid as a receiver. Unless there's an injury to Kincaid, Knox is unlikely to factor in fantasy during the 2025 season.

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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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