The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly expect to reach an agreement on a contract extension with All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt before the start of the 2025 regular season, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac. Watt could "hold in" during training camp this summer if nothing is done by then, but the Steelers like their chances of getting something done eventually after another dominant season for the 30-year-old game-changing pass-rusher in 2024. The former 30th overall pick in 2017 out of Wisconsin has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last seven seasons and in seven of his eight years in the NFL. He had 11.5 sacks, 61 tackles (40 solo), 19 tackles for loss, 27 QB hits, a league-high six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 17 regular-season starts. Contract issues aside, Watt should once again be considered one of the best IDP fantasy targets heading into Year 9.

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Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on Tuesday that there's no question that Sam Darnold is "our starting quarterback" when asked if there was any scenario, outside of injury, in which Darnold isn't the starter. "This is a crazy question," Macdonald also said. Most of the speculation about Darnold comes after Seattle took Jalen Milroe in the third round of April's NFL draft. Milroe, a dual-threat QB, is expected to have a package of plays as another offensive weapon for Seattle, but Darnold will be the unquestioned starter under center after a career year in 2024 with the Minnesota Vikings in which he threw for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 17 regular-season games while leading the team to a 14-3 record. It was a great season, but the move to Seattle is a downgrade for Darnold's fantasy value behind a shaky offensive line and with a downgrade in aerial weapons.

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Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride said that the team's offense is evolving and becoming more complex heading into the 2025 season. "The plays they're putting in, it's not as fundamental, it's not as basic. They're adding a lot of motions, a lot of sauce. A lot more complex. It's all kind of the same concepts, just different ways to get to it," McBride said. The 25-year-old former second-round pick (55th overall) in the 2022 NFL draft out of Colorado State had nothing to complain about in his third year in the league in 2024, breaking out to the tune of 111 catches on 147 targets for 1,146 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 16 starts. Despite only finding the end zone twice, McBride was the TE3 in half-PPR formats and a first-time Pro Bowler. Getting former first-round wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. more involved is likely a big emphasis for the Cardinals offense in 2025.

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Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (foot) hasn't been practicing in voluntary organized team activities due to a strained muscle in his foot, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. There has also been speculation about Pitts' future in Atlanta with his name recently popping up in trade rumors this offseason. Head coach Raheem Morris said the team is being "extremely cautious" with the 24-year-old former first-rounder, so it doesn't appear to be a very serious injury. Pitts is heading into the final year of his rookie deal after the team picked up his fifth-year option for 2025. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson is expecting big things from Pitts this year, but fantasy managers have also fallen for that before, only to be disappointed. Other than a career-high four TDs in 2024, he disappointed with 47 catches and 602 yards. Fantasy managers that take him as a low-end TE1 will be hoping he figures it all out with young quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles tendon on Tuesday and is in danger of missing the entirety of the 2025 season. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the injury. News came through earlier today that the Steelers removed themselves from conversations with the Miami Dolphins for tight end Jonnu Smith, but their tune quickly changed, and now we know why. It's unfortunate news for the 27-year-old, as he's now set for a lengthy recovery process. It's no secret that Pittsburgh has a glaring need at quarterback, though the lack of weapons on the offense is quickly becoming an understated issue. It's unlikely that Parham Jr. would have made a massive impact in 2025. Still, the team's skill players are relatively thin behind wideout DK Metcalf, tight end Pat Freiermuth, and running back Jaylen Warren.

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ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers renewed their conversations with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday regarding tight end Jonnu Smith. Just hours after Schefter noted that the team was out on Smith, Pittsburgh is reportedly right back in after a devastating, potentially season-ending injury to tight end Donald Parham Jr. (Achilles). The Steelers have been searching for a bit of offensive firepower in the wake of wide receiver George Pickens departing for the Dallas Cowboys. The NFL Insider also reported that former Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Gabe Davis is scheduled to visit with the organization later this week. The eight-year pro was a revelation for Miami last season, operating as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's go-to target. It's unclear whether or not the Dolphins will deploy a similar short-area scheme in 2025, though a move to the Steel City should be a boon for his value. That is, depending on who is throwing passes for Pittsburgh.

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Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. (hamstring) is not practicing during this week's OTAs as he works through a hamstring injury, according to team reporter David Newton. While catching passes from Shedeur Sanders over the last two seasons at Colorado, Horn hauled in 95 receptions for 1,008 yards and seven touchdowns in 23 games. He was a sixth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, and it would be somewhat of a surprise if he's on the fantasy football radar in Year 1. Assuming he can get healthy and make the 53-man roster, he figures to begin his career behind Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette, Adam Thilen, David Moore, Jalen Coker, and potentially more wideouts on the depth chart.

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Dallas Cowboys linebacker/edge rusher Micah Parsons is expected to report for mandatory minicamp this offseason despite his absence from voluntary OTAs. The four-time Pro Bowler in as many NFL seasons is seeking a new contract after racking up 256 tackles (172 solo), 52.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, nine pass deflections, and 41 run stuffs in 63 career games. He is deserving of a payday and ranks just 60th among edge defenders in average salary ($4.27 million). The good news is Parsons is not hinting toward sitting or holding out, and his 2025 season availability is not in doubt at this point in the offseason. That said, the situation is well worth monitoring.

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Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell (shoulder) will not take the field for practice until "sometime in August," according to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. The rookie first-round pick out of Alabama is recovering from shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum and could start his professional season on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list, meaning he'd have to miss at least the first four games of the regular season. Last season with the Tide, Campbell tallied 119 tackles (55 solo), five sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception on his way to first-team All-SEC honors. With Philadelphia's front-seven loaded with talent, Campbell could be a minor contributor in 2025 before earning a bigger role in 2026. Patience will be key for IDP fantasy gamers and Eagles fans alike.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is coming off his first Pro Bowl campaign in just his second season in the NFL. The 2023 first-round pick out of Boston College snagged 74 of his 116 targets for 1,059 yards and four touchdowns in 17 games. Unfortunately, Flowers was banged up in the season finale against the Cleveland Browns and did not appear in either of Baltimore's postseason contests. Heading into Year 3, the Ravens are hoping to get Flowers more involved. "We just got to get him the ball more," offensive coordinator Todd Monken said after Tuesday's practice. "He's not only an outside receiver who has elite route-running skills, but he's unbelievable with the ball in his hands." Flowers ranked 19th in receiving yards last season despite finishing 28th in receptions and 23rd in targets. An uptick in target volume could give him fringe WR1 upside, and his target competition at wideout remains underwhelming.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell (knee) suffered a significant ACL tear at the end of his 2023 rookie campaign and was limited to just five games in 2024, logging touches in two contests. In his first season, the East Carolina product averaged a whopping 8.4 yards per carry on 47 rushing attempts, totaling 396 yards and two touchdowns. Had he not suffered a major injury, he could have entered last season as the clear RB2 behind Derrick Henry, but he'll get that chance again entering the 2025 campaign, and the 23-year-old is back to 100%. "I feel like I'm back better than when I first got here," Mitchell said. "I tell guys a lot that talk to me that I'm starting all over. They don't even know what I can do. I'm just starting all over again, proving what I can do and taking it day by day." While Henry remains the clear workhorse in Baltimore, he is entering his age-31 season and carries additional injury risk. In deeper setups, Mitchell and Justice Hill can be considered handcuff stashes, though Rasheen Ali will also have the chance to compete for a spot on the depth chart.

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New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (calf) will not participate in practice until training camp after suffering a calf injury during Monday's OTA's. The 2019 second-round pick out of Hawai'i by the Detroit Lions led the Patriots in tackles last season (115) and has not missed a game over the last three years. Overall, the 28-year-old has tallied 424 tackles (235 solo), 5.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and four interceptions in 95 career games. His injury early in the offseason isn't ideal, but it sounds like he'll have plenty of time to recover before meaningful football is played.

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New York Jets first-time offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, who is the Jets' 10th offensive coordinator and 11th play-caller in the last 15 seasons, will have added pressure in New York with head coach Aaron Glenn being defensive-minded. ESPN's Rich Cimini writes that the offense will have a Lions flavor to it, from scheme to coaching, after Engstrand previously worked under offensive coordinator Ben Johnson in Detroit. Engstrand will lean heavily on former Lions tight ends coach Steve Heiden, who will coach the offensive line and be heavily involved in the ground game. The Jets are expected to be physical on the ground, with run-pass options being a staple with mobile quarterback Justin Fields. New York will most likely be run-heavy while setting Fields up for success with more intermediate throws. Behind what could be a strong O-line, it's possible Fields excels with his third NFL team in 2025.

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels immediately established himself as one of the NFL's top QBs in his first season in the league in 2024, but the Commanders expect him to be even better in his sophomore season. "Just watching him move around, he's not thinking as much, he's playing fast and letting his natural gifts kind of take over, and that's what we want to see. I expect him to take a big jump," offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said. The second overall pick was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year after throwing for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns and rushing for another 891 yards and six touchdowns while leading the team to a 12-5 record and an appearance in the NFC Championship game. Washington bolstered their offensive line in front of Daniels this offseason and added receiver Deebo Samuel Jr. Daniels will be a top-five fantasy QB in upcoming drafts.

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is not throwing at organized team activities on Tuesday due to what head coach DeMeco Ryans called "general soreness." "There are no concerns with CJ. Just general soreness. Taking extra precautions," Ryans said. The head coach declined to answer if Stroud had any work done on his right shoulder in the offseason. It was reported last week that the 23-year-old signal-caller didn't take part in an OTA practice due to a tight pectoral muscle, but it wasn't considered a long-term problem. As long as Stroud gets back on the field soon, there won't be any cause for concern, and the Texans don't appear to be worried whatsoever. Stroud took a step back in 2024 after being a top-10 fantasy QB in his rookie campaign, and his offensive line certainly didn't help his cause. Whether he can bounce back as a QB1 in fantasy will depend on how effective his O-line is at protecting him.

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SI.com's Albert Breer thinks that New York Jets running back Braelon Allen could have a significant role in the team's offense this year alongside Breece Hall. In his first year in the NFL in 2024, Allen had 92 carries for 334 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and two touchdowns, adding 19 receptions on 27 targets for 148 yards and another score in 17 games (two starts). The 21-year-old is one of the slower RBs in the league and mainly excels in short-yardage/goal-line situations, but he's also an excellent pass protector and is a polished pass-catcher out of the backfield. Allen lost steam as his rookie season wore on and even lost reps to fifth-rounder Isaiah Davis, but with new head coach Aaron Glenn wanting to establish a run-heavy approach in his first season at the helm, it's possible Allen could see more usage alongside Hall in 2025. At best, though, he's probably a handcuff again for those that select Hall.

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The Tennessee Titans have been pleased with rookie first-round quarterback Cam Ward's progress this offseason as he learns the offense. "Pleased with where he's at," head coach Brian Callahan said. The head coach also said that Ward is picking things up pretty quickly as far as the mental part of the transition to the NFL. Although the 23-year-old first overall pick has been splitting reps evenly with Will Levis during offseason workouts, Ward is fully expected to win the starting QB job going into the 2025 regular season this fall. The Miami product has high-end arm strength and set an NCAA record with 158 career touchdown passes. There's plenty to like about Ward long term, but he's not much of a scrambler, and the Titans don't have a ton of weapons for him to be much more than a low-end QB2 with upside in fantasy in his rookie season.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have been seeking additional receiving help after trading wideout George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. They have inquired about Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith, who is seeking a contract extension after a career year in 2024, but they are not expected to trade for him, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 29-year-old was a go-to target for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in 2024, catching 88 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns on 111 targets over 17 games. He's heading into the final year of a two-year, $10 million deal, though, and he wants an extension after a strong first season in South Beach. Smith benefitted from the Dolphins staying shorter with their passes, which in turn hurt wideouts Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Smith should at least be a midrange TE1 target in 2025 if he stays in Miami. If he is traded, it would be good news for both Hill and Waddle.

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Former Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis (knee) is scheduled to visit with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, sources tell ESPN's Adam Schefter. Davis was released by the Jaguars on May 7 after tearing his meniscus in Week 11 against the Detroit Lions. The 26-year-old has also visited with the New York Giants this offseason and is expected to be ready for the start of the 2025 regular season this fall, barring a setback with his knee. The Steelers are looking for another playmaker to pair with new receiver DK Metcalf after trading George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, and Davis could be that guy. If Davis were to sign with Pittsburgh, he'd be competing for the No. 2 role alongside Calvin Austin III and Robert Woods on a team with Mason Rudolph currently atop the quarterback depth chart. Davis has been a boom/bust fantasy wideouts in his NFL career.

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SI.com's Albert Breer thinks that Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey's value now is at safety. Ramsey can still be a very good cornerback, but any team looking to trade for the veteran defensive back is likely looking to move him to safety in the long term. "I think that's a safe landing spot to put him in position to still do things that he does well," said an NFC executive. "So that's like a $10 million to $12 million player." The former All-Pro has $21.1 million left on his deal for 2025, which means the Dolphins might have to eat some money to facilitate a trade this offseason. And now that June 1 has passed, it will be easier from a salary cap perspective for the Dolphins to trade Ramsey. If feels inevitable at this point that Ramsey will be in a different uniform for the 2025 season, with a return to the Los Angeles Rams being in play.

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