Dalton Risner is weighing NFL suitors after working out for Cincinnati and planning visits to Seattle and possibly Pittsburgh. At 30, Risner has started 62 games for Denver and spent the last two seasons with Minnesota, drawing interest from the Vikings again. Cincinnati’s interior line has been hit by injuries this preseason, spotlighting Risner as a potential upgrade at guard. The Bengals, Seahawks, and Steelers are among teams in play, while Denver was mentioned only as Risner’s original landing place in his draft year.

For fantasy players, Risner’s signing would likely stabilize Burrow’s pocket and improve the Bengals’ ground game, especially if Cordell Volson remains limited by injury. If Risner signs elsewhere, the impact shifts to the recruiting team’s depth chart and run-blocking schemes. Risner’s versatility—guard by trade—gives teams a flexible upgrade and could alter snap shares among Bengals guards, with immediate ripple effects across fantasy lines for surrounding skill players.

Additionally, Risner’s public openness to multiple visits signals a patient FA process, keeping the Bengals’ offense in a holding pattern until a decision lands. A Risner-Bengals union would also squeeze Jalen Rivers’s rookie opportunities, while a Seahawks or Steelers move could reframe those offenses’ interior protection expectations. The Denver Broncos drafted Risner in 2019, a reminder of the guard’s proven durability and consistency across the position.

Arizona Cardinals waived Kelly Akharaiyi after signing him just last week, signaling another shuffle as they pare the roster ahead of the final preseason game. With 53-man cuts looming, the team is poised to address depth questions, particularly after Akharaiyi didn’t see action in the Broncos game. The move underscores the Cards’ focus on tight competition at receiver while also keeping an eye on fortifying the interior line as Hayden Conner deals with a knee injury.

Two interior offensive linemen reportedly auditioned for the Cardinals, a clear sign they’ll be adding protection and depth up front if Conner’s knee limits his availability. The WR depth is sufficient for preseason reps, so Akharaiyi’s exit doesn’t immediately sting the rotation. The 53-man decision timeline looms large, and Cards coverage via Rise Up, See Red will continue to track who survives and who lands elsewhere after Tuesday’s roster finalization.

New Orleans is slicing the quarterback competition down to the wire, with Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler splitting first-team reps as a Denver preseason clash looms. Both have flashed at different angles in camp, leaving the Week 1 decision as a true coin flip and giving fantasy managers plenty to monitor in the final days of camp.

Rattler has delivered 71.4% accuracy for 252 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception, while Shough has gone 70.6% for 231 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception; sacks have highlighted offensive-line and schematic questions. The tight gap in reps and results keeps the outcome fluid and the Saints' passing volume uncertain early in the season.

Moore indicated the decision will come after three days of practice and a game, joking about a deadline tied to facing the Cardinals. The winner’s control over cadence, play-action and shot plays will shape the Saints’ fantasy upside in September, with targets and volume swinging based on who wins the job.

Nik Bonitto’s extension saga with the Denver Broncos remains ongoing as he nears the end of his rookie deal. Denver has publicly prioritized re-signing him, but the sides are weighing timing, injury security, and market dynamics in a league-wide edge rush crescendo sparked by record deals for Watt and others. Bonitto himself believes the market favors him, aided by solid communication with his representation and the Broncos, who see him as the next extension target after Allen and Sutton. The timeline is deliberately patient, with competing pressures from Week 1 leverage and the season’s start just ahead. A bone spur briefly sidelined Bonitto, but he returned to full activity and demonstrated disruptive burst, adding to the case that he could command a strong contract if he continues ascending into 2025. The broader backdrop is a market where younger pass-rushers with recent success can push the price higher, potentially impacting Denver’s decisions on Sutton, Payton, and the rest of the defense’s long-term plans.