Player Notes

  • Dropped by Denver
    The Broncos waived Leonard (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Thursday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

    Advice: The 6-foot-5 tight end went undrafted out of Georgia Tech this past offseason before being picked up by the Broncos. Both the nature and severity of Leonard's injury are currently unknown, but he will be able to sign elsewhere once he proves that he's medically ready to return to the field. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:41 pm
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    705th
  • Logging impressive offseason
    Coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that Ferguson is "having a great offseason" and praised the tight end's "consistency and his passion," Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.

    Advice: Ferguson, a 2022 fourth-round pick, enjoyed a real breakout season as Dallas' top tight end last season, with a 71-761-5 receiving line and Pro Bowl honors. The third-year pro is now reportedly improving at multiple facets of the game, and he could be positioned to take the next step forward as a fantasy producer. Dak Prescott's clear top target will be CeeDee Lamb, with Brandin Cooks working as the No. 2 wideout, but at this stage 2023 second-rounder Luke Schoonmaker (hamstring) doesn't look like a true threat to Ferguson's workload. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:15 am
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    151st
  • Opportunity knocks
    Holker, who signed a one-year contract with $235,000 guaranteed with the Saints after the 2024 NFL Draft, is a name to monitor with Juwan Johnson (foot) in need of surgery, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Holker's odds of earning a roster spot improve substantially with Johnson facing a long period on the sidelines, and not being a guarantee to be ready for Week 1. Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill will likely handle the majority of first-team reps this offseason with Johnson recovering, but neither are a perfect match for his pass-catching role. Holker, though, is a clear move tight end and racked up a 64-767-6 receiving line in his senior season at Colorado State. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:49 am
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    437th
  • Jimmy Graham on retirement: ‘Not sure yet’
    Free agent TE Jimmy Graham said he’s “not sure yet” when asked about the possibility of retiring.

    Advice: Graham posted what appeared to be a retirement post to his Instagram back in March but said at that time that he was “unsure of what the future holds.” Last season with the Saints, Graham caught six passes for 39 yards and four touchdowns while playing on 171 offensive snaps. The 37-year-old vet is currently trailing for a 1,000-kilometer row across the Arctic Ocean in hopes of setting a world record and has become involved in long-distance biking. Speaking to ESPN, Graham said he will “reach out to the Saints and figure out what’s best, and then make the decision when it’s best” for him to retire, but it sounds like the 13-year vet is close to calling it quits. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:23 am
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    990th
  • Needs foot surgery
    Johnson will have foot surgery next week and be out for a while, but he has a chance to be ready for the start of the season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Johnson seemingly suffered the injury during June minicamp and now figures to miss most or all of training camp and the preseason. His upcoming absence will leave more first-team reps for Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill, neither of whom is a clean fit for Johnson's role as the passing-down tight end. Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports that the Saints are working out TE Sal Cannella, who starred in the UFL this spring and led the league's tight ends in yards (496) and touchdowns (six). Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:50 am
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    271st

NFL Roster Changes

Injury Reports

PlayerInjuryStatusView Team Depth Chart
Jimmy Garoppolo LAR - QBSuspensionSUSPLAR
Aaron Rodgers NYJ - QBAchillesQNYJ
Feleipe Franks Atl - TEUndisclosedQAtl
Nyheim Hines Cle - RBKnee - ACLQCle
Dorian Thompson-Robinson Cle - QBHipQCle
Nick Chubb Cle - RBKnee - ACL + MCLQCle
Kendrick Bourne NE - WRKnee - ACLQNE
Tim Patrick Den - WRAchillesQDen
Noah Brown Hou - WRShoulderQHou
Tucker Kraft GB - TEPectoralQGB