With players beginning to practice, there will be updates daily to this 2025 Fantasy Football Training Camp Stock page for any news in the meantime.
If there’s an injury or a player surprising/disappointing, I’ll let you know about it and adjust my 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings accordingly. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
July 30
R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos 
R.J. Harvey has enjoyed some terrific performances in training camp practices thus far. Sean Payton wants to run multiple backs, so don’t expect him to handle the workload on his own. However, Harvey’s outlook is better now, as it seems as though he’ll be one of the top two backs.
Isaiah Likely, TE, Ravens 
Isaiah Likely will be out a few weeks with an ankle injury. It’s unclear if he’ll be back for Week 1.
David Montgomery, RB, Lions David Montgomery is no longer the first running back on the field. Jahmyr Gibbs is now getting the first-team looks. Montgomery’s stock has taken a serious hit with Ben Johnson and two interior linemen both gone.
July 29
Malik Nabers, WR, Giants Malik Nabers told the media that his toe injury is like a mosquito and it “won’t go away.” Nabers will play through the injury, but if the Giants are awful, they could decide to shut him down late in the season.
Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants Cam Skattebo has been playing with the first team and has been impressive in training camp practices. I’ve been anti-Skattebo because he’s been drafted so early, but this may have been an incorrect evaluation.
July 28
Jaydon Blue, RB, Cowboys Jaydon Blue has impressed in training camp practices thus far. So much for his laziness! Blue is the best player to own in Dallas’ underwhelming running back corps.
Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers Ricky Pearsall has been activated from the PUP list. There was some concern with Pearsall’s hamstring, but this is not another Christian McCaffrey situation.
July 27
Tank Bigsby, RB, Jaguars Tank Bigsby has impressive in training camp thus far, according to reports. By contrast, Travis Etienne has disappointed. Etienne should not be drafted, while Bigsby is a fine late-round choice.
Joe Mixon, RB, Texans Joe Mixon will be out at least six weeks with a foot injury. This is obviously not good news. Six weeks puts us at Sept. 7, which is the Sunday of Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season. Mixon is pushing to play in Week 1, but if he tries to return too early, he could aggravate the injury or suffer some other malady.
July 26
Jacory Crosky-Merritt, RB, Redskins There have been multiple positive reports on Jacory Crosky-Merritt thus far in training camp, with some beat writers suggesting he could start at some point in 2025.
Drake Maye, QB, Patriots Drake Maye has reportedly improved his processing speed this offseaon. Maye, who is one of my top quarterback sleepers, is off to a good start at training camp.
Darnell Mooney, WR, Falcons Darnell Mooney reportedly has a shoulder injury that will last most of training camp. That is not something Mooney fans will want to hear, though there’s a chance he’ll be ready for Week 1.
July 24
Luther Burden, WR, Bears Luther Burden isn’t practicing to begin training camp. This is true for many players, but it’s notable for Burden because he missed most of mini-camps, promoting Ben Johnson to criticize the rookie for not being on the field.
Malik Nabers, WR, Giants Malik Nabers is practicing fully to begin training camp. Some thought Nabers’ toe injury would lead to him missing some action, but that apparently is not the case.
July 23
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Buccaneers Chris Godwin reportedly underwent a second ankle procedure in the spring and doesn’t appear close to practicing. Emeka Egbuka is looking better and better.
Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders Appearing on the WalterFootball.com After Dark Show, Charlie Campbell, the most accurate NFL Draft analyst in the world, said that there was concern with Ashton Jeanty not having the full trust of the Raiders to begin the season. Campbell noted that Jeanty could be more full go later in the year, but the first round was too early for him.
Jauan Jennings, WR, 49ers Kyle Shanahan told the media that Jauan Jennings hasn’t requested a trade. This is a complete 180 from what we heard earlier from Jennings, but it’s good news nonetheless.
Dont’e Thornton, WR, Raiders Appearing on the WalterFootball.com After Dark Show, Charlie Campbell, the most accurate NFL Draft analyst in the world, said that sources told him that the hype around Dont’e Thornton was real, and that Thornton could be a special player.
July 22
Chase Brown, RB, Bengals Chase Brown will be one of the “focal points” of the Bengals offense, according to offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher. It’s normally best to ignore what coaches say in the offseason, but this is pretty much confirming what we already suspected. Brown is due for a big season.
Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers The Chargers signed Nyheim Hines. Perhaps this is just a random signing, but there’s a chance that this is a sign that Najee Harris’ eye injury is much worse than we were told.
Terry McLaurin, WR, Redskins Terry McLaurin said he will explore all options for his new contract, including holding out, demanding a trade, or holding in. We still have a month and a half to go, but each day puts McLaurin at greater risk of either not playing for the Redskins, or suffering an injury because he’s not working out with the team.
July 21
Elijah Arroyo, TE, Seahawks The Seahawks have released Noah Fant. This is bullish for Elijah Arroyo’s prospects. Arroyo is a second-round rookie with plenty of upside.
July 19
Jaydon Blue, RB, Cowboys Former Cowboys coach Glenn Smith said that Jaydon Blue is “borderline lazy.” He also noted that the Cowboys aren’t happy with Blue’s work ethic. Blue should probably be avoided in drafts.
Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers Ricky Pearsall was placed on the active/PUP list because of a hamstring issue. I’m not going to move Pearsall down my rankings for the time being, but soft-tissue injuries can linger. This is something to monitor for now.
July 18
Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers Najee Harris has been placed on the active/non-football injury list in the wake of his fireworks-related injury. Harris, an adult man who is fascinated by bright colors and loud sounds, could be activated at any moment, but each day on the injury list is an opportunity for Omarion Hampton to seize the job.
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns Another Quinshon Judkins update: Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com has reported that the Browns are in no rush to sign Judkins or get him to camp by Friday. Cabot mentioned that the Browns have taken extra steps to address domestic violence over the past two years, so this was already a sensitive issue for them. There’s a chance Judkins won’t play a single snap this year. Jerome Ford and Dylan Sampson stand to benefit, but neither is a great fantasy option.
Rashee Rice, WR, Chiefs Rashee Rice has been sentenced to five years probation and 30 days of jail time for his involvement in a car crash in Dallas. It was reported incorrectly by ESPN that Rice wouldn’t be sentenced until 2026, but this has been proven to be incorrect. Rice can now be suspended for multiple games, which is a huge blow for his fantasy outlook this season.
Anthony Richardson, RB, Colts Anthony Richardson has resumed throwing after missing some time with a shoulder injury. Given that he’s been able to return to action before training camp, there’s a chance he’ll win the starting job for Week 1. The competition is wide open, however.
July 17
Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers Najee Harris suffered a fireworks incident on July 4 weekend and may miss training camp. It’s not clear why Harris, as a grown man, was so fascinated by bright lights and loud sounds, but he could miss action as a result. This could open the door for Omarion Hampton to emerge as the lead back with the Chargers.
Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions Jahmyr Gibbs has been splitting out wide more often in mini-camp. This is not a promising development for Gibbs in Johnny Morton’s new stint as Detroit’s offensive coordinator. Everyone is drafting Gibbs in the No. 5-7 range as if he’s just going to repeat what he did with Ben Johnson and an elite offensive line, when neither is present in Detroit anymore.
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns More information has come out on Quinshon Judkins’ domestic violence arrest, and it doesn’t sound pretty. It would be surprising if Judkins doesn’t miss at least a portion of the 2025 season, which would open the door for Dylan Sampson to take the job.
July 13
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns Quinshon Judkins was arrested for domestic violence. While we don’t know if Judkins is guilty of this, he certainly comes with much more risk as a player who was being drafted in the sixth round. Judkins should be downgraded until more is known about this development. Dylan Sampson, Cleveland’s fourth-round rookie, also gets a bump.
July 12
Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers Christian McCaffrey looks healthy and explosive, according to Kyle Juszczyk. While any report this time of year should be taken with a grain of salt, especially when it comes from another player, but there’s obviously a huge difference between this and last year’s offseason concerning McCaffrey.
July 11
Mike Evans, WR, Buccaneers Tristan Wirfs will be sidelined at least a couple of weeks during the regular season. While this won’t make or break Mike Evans’ 2025 campaign, it could ding him a bit in the first couple of weeks if Baker Mayfield’s pass protection is diminished. I was already down on Evans, so I had no interest in him at his ADP anyway.
Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns Jerome Ford is the favorite to start for the Browns early in the season, according to the Athletic. This is obviously a bearish report for Quinshon Judkins, which can serve as a reminder to be careful with rookies in the early rounds.
Christian Kirk, WR, Texans Christian Kirk has been a safety blanket for C.J. Stroud in mini-camp, according to an ESPN report. While this is a nice story, it won’t have much relevance for Kirk in fantasy football. More significantly, it could be harmful for Jaylin Noel.
Brashard Smith, RB, Chiefs The Chiefs “have plans” for Brashard Smith, according to an ESPN report. This means using him in the slot, apparently. Smith won’t have much value unless Isiah Pacheco gets hurt, but there’s a chance that Pacheco won’t be 100 percent.
Dont’e Thornton, WR, Raiders Dont’e Thornton has made a strong case to be a Day 1 contributor for the Raiders, according to an ESPN report. Thornton has been running with the first-team offense, so he’s being asked to step up as a rookie.
June 30
De’Von Achane, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, RB/WR, Dolphins Jonnu Smith consumed 111 targets and caught 88 passes as a member of the Dolphins last year. Those targets have to go somewhere, and it won’t be to a tight end because the Dolphins currently have no one viable at the position. That could change via a trade, but as for now, De’Von Achane, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle will see an uptick in projected targets. Keep in mind, however, that there are many other reasons to be bearish on these players, so I still wouldn’t recommend drafting them at their current ADPs.
Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith, TEs, Steelers Condolences to anyone who drafted these tight ends in fantasy leagues or best ball. Pat Freiermuth will obviously lose targets to Jonnu Smith, particularly in the end zone. Smith, meanwhile, won’t have the same volume he received in Miami. He’ll be heavily involved in the offense, but he won’t receive 111 targets like he did in 2024.
June 21
Tyreek Hill, WR, Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa is reportedly working to get the ball out quicker, likely because of the offensive line issues. This is obviously bad news for Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Both are overdrafted.
Darius Slayton, WR, Giants Darius Slayton has established a strong connection with Russell Wilson thus far, according to ESPN’s Jordan Ranaan. Slayton isn’t viable for regular leagues, but he has some late-round best ball appeal because he tends to have some spike weeks.
Dont’e Thornton, WR, Raiders Dont’e Thornton has become a top target for Geno Smith, according to a team reporter. Thornton has insane athleticism and upside, so he could have a big year despite being just a fourth-round rookie. He’s a sleeper to look for late in drafts.
June 17
Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings Jordan Addison’s DUI trial is set for July 15. There’s a chance he could be suspended, depending on the verdict of the trial.
Emeka Egbuka, WR, Buccaneers Emeka Egbuka has been the “talk of Buccaneers mini-camp,” according to Pewter Report. Meanwhile, a report from FantasyPros says that Chris Godwin is “hopeful” to be ready by Week 1.
June 12
Detroit Lions Offense As if things weren’t bad enough for the Lions with Ben Johnson leaving and Kevin Zeitler signing elsewhere, Frank Ragnow retired. Ragnow was one of the best centers in the NFL, so Detroit will sorely miss him. Everyone in Detroit’s offense deserves a downgrade from all of these developments.
R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos J.K. Dobbins has visited the Broncos and may sign with them. This would be harmful for R.J. Harvey, who is only being drafted because the competition in Denver sucks. Dobbins’ presence would change that.
Colston Loveland, TE, Bears Colston Loveland is unlikely to be “full go” by training camp, according to Ben Johnson. Loveland has a shoulder issue, and while that’s not a long-term issue, it could hurt him as far as getting on the field in the near future.
Anthony Richardson, QB, Colts Anthony Richardson is dealing with a shoulder injury that will sideline him in practice. While this may not keep him out of regular-season action, it’ll give Daniel Jones an opportunity to overtake him. The Indianapolis coaching staff may be looking for any excuse to go to Jones instead of Richardson at this point.
C.J. Stroud, QB, Texans C.J. Stroud is dealing with shoulder soreness. DeMeco Ryans said that he doesn’t deem it to be a big deal, but that’s what Kyle Shanahan said of Christian McCaffrey’s “calf” injury last year. Any shoulder issue can be potentially perilous for a quarterback.
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