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ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Chargers center Tyler Biadasz sustained a major knee injury (ACL damage and additional injuries) in joint practices with the 49ers, leaving him out indefinitely and likely ending his 2026 season, potentially impacting the Chargers’ run game under the team’s new offensive scheme.
Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins tore his ACL during a Tuesday practice, likely sidelining him for the season. Higgins was expected to serve as the team’s No. 2 WR behind Nico Collins, so his absence thins out Houston’s depth at receiver. Expect Xavier Hutchinson to take on a bigger role, with Tank Dell and Jaylin Noel seeing more snaps, which could dampen fantasy value for Texans pass-catchers other than Collins in 2026.
Chargers center Tyler Biadasz sustained ACL and additional knee injuries during a joint practice with the 49ers, ruling him out indefinitely and prompting further medical evaluations; rookie Jake Slaughter replaced him, as Los Angeles prepares for a preseason game against San Francisco.
Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Raiders, ending his 2026 season. The second‑round pick had 41 catches for 525 yards and 6 touchdowns as a rookie and was listed as a starter on the depth chart, with Nico Collins and Xavier Hutchinson atop the unit and Tank Dell expected to rise in the rotation.
Michael Penix Jr. says his doctor told him his ACL is 'amazing' and he should never have knee problems again, but he’s not yet cleared for full team drills after a torn ACL, making a Week 1 return unlikely even as Tua Tagovailoa is slated to start the Falcons’ preseason opener and Penix works through rehab.
Conor McGregor announced that his ACL repair surgery was a success and he’s on the road to recovery after a brief July return to the Octagon that ended with a torn ACL; he cited Dominick Cruz, Georges St-Pierre, Tom Brady and Adrian Peterson as motivation for his comeback.
The Falcons fear edge rusher Jalon Walker suffered a torn ACL during Tuesday’s practice and will undergo an MRI to confirm the injury. The 2025 first-round pick flashed potential in his rookie season (5.5 sacks, 5 TFLs, 9 QB hits, 2 forced fumbles in 15 games) but now faces a major setback.
Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant tore his ACL in his left knee (with a partial MCL tear) during Monday’s practice and will miss the season, scheduling surgery in the coming weeks. Fant, an undrafted free agent from Tennessee in 2023, has appeared in 11 games mostly on special teams; the Cowboys’ TE depth includes Jake Ferguson, Brevyn Spann-Ford and Luke Schoonmaker.
Green Bay activated TE Tucker Kraft from the active/PUP list; he’ll practice but won’t participate in 11-on-11s as he recovers from a torn ACL, with optimism for a Week 1 return and potential fantasy-relevant production if he stays healthy.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix remains sidelined in practice as he continues ACL rehab, saying he feels good but must be smart and can’t risk another injury; coaches suggested it could be about four more weeks before moving to the next training-camp phase, affecting his chances to start Week 1. The report also notes Tua Tagovailoa not practicing due to back tightness.
Dana White announced that Conor McGregor will be out for about a year due to a torn ACL suffered in the opening exchange of his UFC 329 rematch with Max Holloway; the update came as McGregor FaceTimed into Zuffa Boxing in New York to speak with White, who reiterated that McGregor won’t return to the UFC until next year, with the fighter recuperating in California and doing rehab.
Patrick Mahomes is reportedly cleared to participate fully in Chiefs training camp after his ACL/LCL injury, but speculation about Justin Fields joining Kansas City as a contingency persists, highlighting concerns about Field's fit and the risk of exposing Mahomes to further injury during his return.
Panthers linebacker Nic Scourton suffered a season-ending ACL tear on the first day of 2026 training camp during a wet practice; with a five-day acclimation period restricting on-field activity, the NFLPA will review video to determine if the team's actions complied with the CBA rules.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes returns to the practice field with a brace on his surgically repaired knee after tearing his ACL on December 14. He says the brace lets him move and be himself, and there’s no fixed plan for how long he’ll wear it; he’ll start with it and may continue or remove it based on how he feels, and he’s medically cleared to play without it if needed.
Carolina Panthers placed linebacker Nic Scourton on season-ending injured reserve after a knee injury in the first training-camp practice, with reports indicating an ACL tear. Scourton had five sacks as a rookie in 2025. The Panthers also signed 2026 UFL Defensive Player of the Year Cam Gill, added offensive tackle Derrell Bailey, and waived guard Joshua Gray to bolster the defense.