August 17, 2026
Alec Pierce PUP, Von Miller to Cowboys & Jamal Adams Done for Year
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Josh Downs returned to practice, Aaron Jones played one series, Jake Ferguson and Dak Prescott were not in uniform, and Christian McCaffrey missed another practice on Saturday.
Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love has a high ankle sprain and is unlikely to play again this preseason.
Vikings safety/linebacker Jamal Adams was carted off during a preseason game and diagnosed with a season-ending right knee injury.
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Alec Pierce, Indy's new WR1 who is being paid like a true No. 1 receiver, is on the PUP list recovering from March ankle surgery with a 4-6 month timeline, but HC Shane Steichen says he'll get ramped up during camp.
Von Miller has agreed to a deal with the Cowboys, returning to play near his hometown of DeSoto, Texas — just 24 miles from AT&T Stadium.
Geno Smith (ankle) returned to the field for Monday's practice, a positive sign for the Seahawks QB heading into the preseason.
The Buccaneers made a pair of roster moves ahead of their second preseason game, signing RB Barika Kpeenu and S Robert McDaniel.
The Cowboys remain the NFL's most valuable franchise in 2026, while the Jets cracked the top five and the Seahawks were sold in a year that saw the greatest year-over-year value increase in more than 10 years.
Giants QB Jaxson Dart was again sent to the sideline medical tent after taking a big hit vs. the Vikings — Dart said he was 'puzzled' by the frequency, and the coach noted his history comes into play.
Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason suffered torn knee ligaments and will coach the rest of the preseason from the booth.
Dynasty Nerds breaks down the 2026 Keep, Trade, Cut deep roster edition, offering advice on players outside the top 125 consensus ranks for dynasty leagues.
PFF has published updated 2026 fantasy football depth charts for all 32 NFL teams based on first preseason game playing time, not projected final rosters.
PFF's Nathan Jahnke lays out the perfect round-by-round draft strategy for 10-team fantasy leagues, prioritizing both running backs and wide receivers.
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🔍 DEEP DIVE
The dominant story of this camp cycle remains Alec Pierce and the Colts' receiving corps. Pierce, slated to operate as Indianapolis's true No. 1 wide receiver and being paid accordingly, was placed on the PUP list to begin camp while recovering from ankle surgery performed in March — a procedure that carries a 4-6 month recovery window. HC Shane Steichen has indicated Pierce will "get ramped up during training camp," and the PUP designation does not end his season; he can be removed at any point. Still, the missed reps are meaningful. Fantasy managers rostering Pierce should brace for a slow start to the regular season even if he's available Week 1. He's a hold, not a panic drop — but temper those early-round expectations.
The injury news gets darker elsewhere. Vikings safety/linebacker Jamal Adams was carted off during a preseason game and has been diagnosed with a season-ending right knee injury. Head coach Kevin O'Connell expressed disappointment over the loss, and the situation could pave the way for a Harrison Smith return to the fold. Separately, Cardinals rookie RB Jeremiyah Love is dealing with a high ankle sprain and is unlikely to play again this preseason, with the team hoping he can return for the September 13 regular-season opener against the Chargers — though even that Week 1 debut is now in doubt. Two rookies and a veteran, all in the injury report before a regular-season snap has been played.
The connective tissue here is roster volatility. Whether it's Pierce's PUP status, Love's high ankle sprain, or Adams's season-ending knee injury, the first two weeks of camp have been a reminder that the players you drafted may look very different by Week 1. Meanwhile, on the positive side, Geno Smith (ankle) returned to Monday's practice — a small but important data point for Seahawks pass-catchers. Von Miller's agreement with the Cowboys is a non-fantasy roster move but signals Dallas is still building their roster.
Tomorrow, watch for any update on Alec Pierce's ramp-up timeline from Colts camp — any indication he's progressing ahead of schedule would be a significant buy signal. Also monitor Jeremiyah Love's status out of Arizona; if the Cardinals name a clear backup to handle Week 1 carries, that player's value surges overnight. And keep an eye on whether the Vikings make any moves to address the void left by Jamal Adams's injury.