New Orleans loses Bub Means to a season-ending ankle injury, a setback that tightens the Saints' WR depth in 2025. Means, a promising second-year prospect, will miss the entire year after seeking a second opinion on his ankle. The Saints quickly signed Roderick Daniels Jr. to help fill the void, signaling a continued push toward youth and development on offense. Injuries also kept veteran depth thin across the roster as the club focuses on a broader rebuild around young talent.

Fantasy managers should watch how Daniels Jr. and the rest of the receivers step into expanded roles in the wake of Means’ absence. With Means out, distribution among remaining targets will shift, elevating sleepers and rookies who flash in camp and the preseason. New Orleans remains hopeful the core grows healthier in 2026, but the immediate fantasy impact hinges on who seizes opportunities in the WR room and how aggressively the Saints commit to the young group early in the season.

New Orleans made six roster moves after the preseason opener, trimming depth and shoring up with veterans and UDFA hopefuls. Will Clapp is headed to injured reserve after a foot injury, ending his season and forcing the Saints to rejigger the interior line behind Erik McCoy. Mason Pline lands on IR with an injury designation after his Chargers game, making his return in 2025 uncertain. Chris Tyree also lands on IR via injury designation, opening another roster spot. Seth Green is back on the 90-man roster, a move prompted by knee injuries to Foster Moreau and Taysom Hill and the general depth concerns at TE. DT Jayden Peevy and WR Roderick Daniels signed to the 90-man unit, adding two long-shot options with upside. The Saints’ shakeup aims to salvage depth ahead of the regular season while evaluating new names in a tight camp fight.

Standalone depth needs aside, the moves highlight a trend: the Saints are prioritizing versatile blockers and special-teams contributors who can contribute if the injuries linger. Green’s return signals a real push to evaluate a tight end room with more mass and run-game competence. Peevy’s size and practice-squad potential give New Orleans another big-body option on the defensive line. Daniels offers a dynamic playmaking profile for a wide receiver group that already features Olave and Shaheed, while the immediate IR designations create open doors for younger players to slide into opportunities as camp progresses.

New Orleans opened the preseason against the Chargers with several injury withdrawals, highlighting early-depth concerns for the Saints. Will Clapp exited as Trevor Penning walked off on a cart, while Bub Means and Mason Pline also left the field. Clapp is the clear backup to Erik McCoy at center, and Penning had been handling the bulk of left-guard reps, so the team will be watching their recoveries closely. Coach Kellen Moore offered little on severity and stressed that testing results will dictate next steps.

Health looms large in the Saints’ planning, especially as discussions with the Rams about joint practices hinge on the squad’s availability. Pline appeared to have suffered the most serious injury among the quartet, while the others await clarity after tests. The early setback underlines the impact of early-season depth on the offense and how fantasy managers should monitor line health and contingency players as updates roll in.

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for another season with the upcoming training camp, but first, they are represented at Tight End University. George Kittle is hosting this annual event for the fifth time, alongside elite tight ends like Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen. This camp focuses on developing tight ends through a mix of film study and on-field drills, enhancing their skills for the upcoming season.

This year, Kittle is joined by fellow 49ers tight ends Luke Farrell, Brayden Willis, and Mason Pline in Nashville, Tennessee. Farrell, a former fifth-round pick from the Jaguars, has made a name for himself over four seasons, catching 29 passes for 282 yards. With these players honing their skills, the Niners are looking to solidify their tight end depth heading into training camp.