August 7, 2026
Alec Pierce PUP, Stefon Diggs to Washington & Aaron Donald Tryout
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Haynes King led the Panthers to a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on the final play of the Hall of Fame Game.
Three-time Pro Bowl running back Jonathan Taylor agreed to a two-year, $44 million extension with the Colts that includes $39 million guaranteed.
Aaron Donald completed an official tryout with the Los Angeles Rams in a football helmet at their facility during training camp.
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Pierce, Indy's new WR1, is on the PUP list recovering from March ankle surgery with a 4–6 month timeline — HC Steichen says he'll get ramped up during camp but a slow start to the regular season is a real concern.
Bills guard O'Cyrus Torrence, entering the final year of his rookie deal, secured his future in Buffalo with a new four-year extension.
Aaron Donald completed an official tryout at the Rams facility in a football helmet during training camp, with coach Sean McVay joking he 'could make the team' and a decision possibly coming within days.
Washington activated Tress Way, Dorance Armstrong, and Trey Amos, while Stefon Diggs — officially signed Friday — is set to take the field with the Commanders for the first time in camp.
Stefon Diggs officially signed with the Commanders on Friday and will hit the practice field with Washington for his first training camp reps as a Commander.
Colts HC Shane Steichen called QB Daniel Jones 'on fire right now' following an intrasquad scrimmage Thursday night, continuing a string of positive reviews for Jones in camp.
Cardinals OC Mike LaFleur praised Carson Beck's consistency, noting 'the same thing I keep seeing in practice' after Beck threw for 188 yards and a TD in the Hall of Fame Game preseason opener.
Dynasty Nerds analyst Mychal Warno breaks down his 2026 Keep-Trade-Cut startup edition, targeting and avoiding players through the first four rounds as startup draft season heats up.
Derrick Henry, 32 years old and the NFL's oldest starting running back, says he is not thinking about retiring as he heads into the 2026 season.
PFF released its top 32 safety rankings for the 2026 NFL season, with Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton slotting in at the top spot.
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🔍 DEEP DIVE
The most impactful fantasy story this training camp period remains Alec Pierce's PUP designation. Pierce is moving into the role of the Colts' No. 1 receiver and is being paid accordingly, making this injury situation more than a footnote. He underwent ankle surgery in March with a 4–6 month recovery window, meaning his return during camp is possible but far from guaranteed. HC Shane Steichen indicated Pierce will "get ramped up during training camp," and FFToday noted he can be removed from PUP at any point — but the real concern is a slow start once the regular season kicks off. In redraft leagues, manage your expectations on Pierce's week-one availability carefully.
Meanwhile, the Washington Commanders made two big moves on Friday that reshape their offensive picture. Stefon Diggs officially signed with the team and is set to practice for the first time as a Commander, while the club also activated Tress Way, Dorance Armstrong, and Trey Amos from their respective lists. Diggs' arrival injects a proven veteran receiving option into Washington's offense, and his first real reps in camp will be worth monitoring closely for chemistry with the Commanders' QB room.
Both the Pierce and Diggs stories reflect a broader training camp theme: receiver situations in flux. Whether it's a PUP list sidelining a would-be WR1 or a veteran pass-catcher joining a new team mid-camp, the WR landscape is still being sorted out — and that uncertainty creates both risk and opportunity on the waiver wire and in draft rooms right now.
Tomorrow, keep your eyes on Aaron Donald's Rams decision. After completing an official tryout at the facility — in a helmet, on the field — coach Sean McVay joked Donald "could make the team," with a ruling potentially coming in the coming days. A Donald return wouldn't impact fantasy offense, but it signals the Rams are pushing all chips in for 2026, which matters for every skill-position player on that roster.