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The Cleveland Browns placed running back Dylan Sampson on injured reserve following a knee injury in Week 1. The team signed Jaleel McLaughlin to the active roster and made several practice squad adjustments, including the return of punter Wes Pahl.
The Denver Broncos have officially reduced their squad to 53 players for the 2026 NFL season, retaining three quarterbacks and making significant cuts to the running back and tight end units. General Manager George Paton confirmed that the team prioritized depth on the offensive and defensive lines, while also keeping backup quarterback Sam Ehlinger despite his strong preseason performance. Notable departures include veteran running back Jaleel McLaughlin and rookie tight end Justin Joly, with several players placed on injured reserve or the commissioner's exempt list.
In the latest episode of the FantasyPros Football Podcast, hosts Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson discuss their must-start players and players to temper expectations for in Week 5 of the NFL and Fantasy Football seasons. Some notable players mentioned include Jaleel McLaughlin, Miles Sanders, and C.J. Stroud.
Injuries from Week 4 of the NFL season have left several players uncertain for Week 5, including Tee Higgins, Javonte Williams, Mike Evans, Pat Freiermuth, and Juwan Johnson. Rookie Jaleel McLaughlin could be a top waiver wire target due to Williams' injury, while other players like Tyler Boyd and Deven Thompkins may see increased roles if their teammates are sidelined. Fantasy managers should monitor the practice reports for Baker Mayfield, Davante Adams, Adam Thielen, Jahan Dotson, Matthew Stafford, and Justin Herbert, who all left Sunday's games with injuries.
As the Denver Broncos prepare for training camp, fans can expect to see some under-the-radar prospects who could make an impact. Wide receiver Taylor Grimes, despite being undrafted, has impressed with his route running and catching ability. Linebacker Christopher Allen, who was signed as an undrafted free agent last year, has the potential to be a playmaker with his pass-rushing skills. Running back Jaleel McLaughlin, the all-time leading rusher in college football, brings speed and versatility to the team. These three players could become fan favorites if they perform well in training camp and preseason.