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Coach Chan Gailey cautioned not to read too much into the practice. “We’re waiting to see who is going to step up,” explained Gailey. Steve Johnson and Chad Jackson were just behind Hardy in the receiver rotation.

One wonders why the surgically repaired AC joint is inflamed. If Richardson’s shoulder is already responding negatively to mild use during organized team activities OTAs, will it be able to withstand regular season rigors? Hopefully, the Colts will provide us with clear information on the issue. Should he be able to participate in training camp, fantasy managers drafting in late August and/or early September should be able to get a good read on his 2025 status, but until then, things may remain somewhat unclear.

In April, Coen made clear that improving Lawrence’s footwork was his first order of business. Now two months removed from those comments, Coen is promisingly praising Lawrence’s progress in this regard while highlighting the critical role footwork plays in progressing through “reads” and maintaining the play design’s “timing.” Coen’s methods helped Baker Mayfield complete the second-most first-read passes (225) of the 2024 regular season while serving as the Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator. Coen adds that while his focus has largely been on Lawrence’s footwork, he is also pleased with how well Lawrence is “running the show.”

LaFleur compared the two receivers’ release tactics by saying Nacua “loves the physicality” of the game, whereas Adams employs more “elusive” methods. Nacua will surely continue bullying smaller cornerbacks with physical play, but adding tools that help him deal with more physically imposing players could allow him to have an even larger impact on the game, now operating as the team’s No. 1 wide receiver. Adams has also notably assumed a respected leadership role with the organization as a whole. Per Miller, there “has been a noticeable shift in how the entire receiver room operates since Adams walked through the front door,” and “even the coaching staff has been open to his teachings.” Perhaps, Adams can also help second-year WR Jordan Whittington develop, who played well at times last season.

It’s hard to draw a conclusion on this one. Given the time of year, it makes sense for a player to leave practice as a precaution, should any minor tweak occur. Pittman is also tough as nails, having played through much of last season with a fracture in his back. There is no reason to panic at this time, though Pittman’s health is worth monitoring closely.

The move ends Parham’s 2025 season. Parham’s regular season snap occurred in 2023, when he caught 27-of-40 targets for 285 yards and four touchdowns. He turns 28 in August and is scheduled to hit free agency at the end of this year.

Moore offered lengthy and jumbled commentary on the matter, but ultimately said that “people want good players, so they’re always chasing, to find ways to get good players on their team.” Moore also downplayed concerns over Olave’s concussion history, saying he feels “great” about Olave’s health and future with the team. Olave is currently being drafted as a back-end WR3 in PPR formats and can return significantly higher value if he is able to maintain good health.

The Bears drafted Monangai in the seventh round after a productive college career at Rutgers. Monangai is unproven as a pass-catcher but did establish himself as a proficient tackle-breaking rusher at the college level. If he continues to perform well, he could challenge Roschon Johnson for the No. 2 rushing role. Johnson also listed TE Joel Wilson, EDGE Dominique Robinson & LB Ruben Hyppolite as players who have impressed him thus far.

Per Pelissero, the “contract parameters have been in place for months.” Rodgers has publicly said that he will play for $20 million. The only needs to be finalized at this point. The 41-year-old Rodgers is expected to be on the field when the Steelers’ minicamp begins on Tuesday. Although he is no longer an elite player but he should be able to manage games in OC Arthur Smith’s run-heavy, play-action-based scheme.

Lucas says, “the offense is going to be based around” the run game. Under orders from head coach Mike Macdonald “to be a physical unit and dictate terms to the defense,” the Seahawks’ revamped offensive coaching staff is telling players that the goal is to be “elite” at “the basics,” and to make sure that they “can do it against anybody.” The Seahawks’ “old-school mentality” is further embodied by their plan to use a fullback this season, something that just 11 teams did last year, including OC Klint Kubiak’s former Saints squad. Pending good health, Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III is evidently in line for a significant rushing workload, and he was encouragingly on the field for voluntary organized team activities this week, after ending the 2024 season on injured reserve. It is unclear whether there will be enough work for No. 2 RB Zach Charbonnet to have standalone value, but at worst, he profiles as an elite bench stash.

There is more to be learned on this issue, but it stands to reason that the cleanup procedure is linked to the right knee injury he suffered while filling in on punt return duties against the Colts in Week 12. St. Brown was listed as questionable for the Lions’ Week 13, Thanksgiving game against the Bears, but did suit up for the occasion, catching 5-of-7 targets for 73 yards. St. Brown is known for playing through injuries, and doing so effectively, so fantasy managers should not be overly concerned. As long as he makes a full recovery and is indeed on the field by training camp, he should again deliver season-long WR1 results.