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-- Week #1: Sunday Night Waiver Wire Released --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

SUNDAY 1:15 AM PT: Premium Newsletter Subscribers take note. The Week #1 Sunday Night Waiver Wire feature has been released for your viewing pleasure. Since this is before week #1, the games have yet to be played, so we have chosen 4-8 players at each position that have come to light late in the preseason for your waiver wire consideration. They may or may not be free agents in your league, but we want to ensure you know about them in order to have the first chance at a possible free agent acquisition. Be sure to check them out in your premium account before you make any free agent player moves this week!

Mike's View: Released Exclusively in our Premium Quick Bits News & Views feature for Pre-Season Draft Guide Subscribers.

-- Week #1: Initial 4th & One Injury Report Released --
Sat Aug 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

SATURDAY 12:30 PM PT: Premium Newsletter Subscribers take note. The Week #1 Initial 4th & One Injury Report feature has been released for your viewing pleasure! We will be updating this report each day through the coming week.

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-- ALL INJURY NEWS GOES PREMIUM! --
Sat Aug 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Looking for the very latest Injury Quick Bits this season? FFMastermind.com is proud to bring Premium Injury Quick Bits for your viewing pleasure! While our usual Quick Bits feature will continue to exist as a totally FREE feature throughout the season, starting on August 30th, we have shifted all of our INJURY Quick Bits to a special premium feature. When combined with our special 4th & One Injury Reports, subscribers to our Weekly In-Season Newsletter will get a huge advantage over the competition in their league. Patrons to our site shouldn't be left out in the cold! Order the Weekly In-Season Fantasy Newsletter for only $39.95 now to ensure access to this special feature EACH DAY OF THE SEASON!

Mike's View: Released Exclusively in our Premium Quick Bits News & Views feature for Pre-Season Draft Guide Subscribers.

-- Free 2025 Pre-Season Draft Guide FINAL Version VI Preview Released! --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- August Pre-Season Eye in the Sky Reports! --
Tue Aug 5, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

We've just released our initial August "Eye in the Sky" Reports covering 19 teams. Look for more reports to be released throughout the next few weeks leading up to NFL Kick-Off in September. Enjoy.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- No New Deal for Trent McDuffie --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs and CB Trent McDuffie have not reached agreement on a contract extension and are not expected to before the start of the season. The Chiefs have negotiated with McDuffie’s representation over the past six weeks, per Taylor, without coming to terms. McDuffie said Sunday that he expects to play this season on his current deal which is set to pay him a $2.61 million base salary. The Chiefs have exercised the fifth-year option on McDuffie’s contract with his 2026 salary of $13.6 million now fully guaranteed.

-- DeWayne Carter Lost for the Season --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports Buffalo Bills DT DeWayne Carter (Achilles) tore his Achilles and will miss the entire 2025 season. The talented 2024 3rd-round pick was poised to be part of Buffalo’s defensive rotation this year.

-- Bengals Taylor Offense Around Chase Brown --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Cincinnati Bengals are utilizing RB Chase Brown more split out wide against linebackers and have restructured the run game specifically around his skill set.

-- Eagles IR Willie Lampkin; Sign One --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the Philadelphia Eagles have signed OG Kenyon Green and placed OL Willie Lampkin on injured reserve.

-- Fantasy Football Rankings - Best in the Industry! --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Pro Bowl premium package subscriber Doug Scoville gets to the point real quick concerning our Pre-Season PDF Fantasy Football Cheatsheets, saying they are the Best in the Industry. Patrons considering a premium purchase should check out what Doug has to say!

-- Cowboys Extend DaRon Bland --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have signed CB DaRon Bland to a four-year, $92 million contract extension through 2029 with $50 million guaranteed.

-- Javonte Williams Listed as a Starter --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams is listed as the starter on the team's first official depth chart of the season.

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-- Kayshon Boutte Makes a Stunning Turnaround --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte had a stunning offseason turnaround. It has resulted in him being named a starter.

-- Kyle Pitts Could be Traded If... --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts could be a traded later this season if the Falcons struggle ahead of the trade deadline.

-- Deebo Samuel Leaner & Faster --
Sun Aug 31, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Washington Commanders WR Deebo Samuel lost weight this offseason and looks leaner and faster.

-- Shilo Sanders Fined for Throwing a Punch --
Sat Aug 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the NFL have fined former Buccaneers S Shilo Sanders $4,669 for unnecessary roughness.

-- The FFPC Big Gorilla is Here! --
Sat Aug 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

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-- Panthers IRDFR Jalen Coker; Re-Sign Hunter Renfrow --
Sat Aug 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the Carolina Panthers have signed veteran WR Hunter Renfrow back to the active roster. WR Jalen Coker (quad) has been placed on injured reserve with a quad injury, per league source. Coker is OUT 4+ games.

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-- Quinshon Judkins Not Interested in Going Back to College --
Sat Aug 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Plain Dealer reports rookie RB Quinshon Judkins continues to be the only unsigned rookie from the 2025 draft class. A domestic violence arrest has him in limbo. Even though he won’t face formal charges, the NFL is investigating. And the Browns and Judkins have yet to resolve the situation. He could, in theory, try to return to college football. That said, Judkins is not considering that possibility.

-- Adam Thielen Accepts Pay Cut --
Sat Aug 30, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports WR Adam Thielen took a pay cut with the Minnestoa Vikings that cut his base salary by $2 million and removed $4 million in potential incentives in order to get the deal done and move back home.

-- Micah Parsons Will Play Week #1 --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports new Green Bay Packers DE Micah Parsons (back tightness) said he’s feeling great. He won’t be sitting on the sideline for the team's Week #1 game against the Lions.

-- Christian Gonzalez Injury Watch --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez’s (hamstring) hamstring injury has been tricky and the timetable on his return is tough to pin down.

-- TreVeyon Henderson Excites Patriots --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports the New England Patriots are ecstatic over rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson, so don’t be surprised if he turns into their lead option.

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-- Eagles Work Out Javon Baker --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports free-agent WR Javon Baker worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday.

-- Keep Coming Back! --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Super Bowl premium package subscriber Jack Fields gets to the point why he Keeps Coming Back to be a premium subscriber after trying out other services. Patrons considering a subscription should check out what Jack has to say!

-- Isaiah Buggs Suspended 10 Games --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NFL.com reports the NFL has suspended free-agent DT Isaiah Buggs for the first 10 weeks of the season. The suspension relates to Buggs’ 2024 arrest for burglary and domestic violence charges.

-- Rachaad White Returns to Practice; Expected to Play Week #1 --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

Pewter Report reports Buccaneers RB Rachaad White (groin) returned to practice this week and is expected to play in Week #1 against the Falcons.

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-- Giants Make Player Moves --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the New York Giants have re-signed WR Gunner Olszewski and placed CB Rico Payton on injured reserve.

-- Jalen Royals Unlikely to Play Week #1 --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

The Athletic reports Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid says it doesn't look like rookie WR Jalen Royals (knee) will be able to make it back for Week #1 against the Chargers.

-- Patriots Release Jabrill Peppers --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN reports the New England Patriots have released veteran S Jabrill Peppers.

-- Chiefs Make Player Moves --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports TE Robert Tonyan has been promoted from the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad to their active roster. Tonyan initially signed with the Chiefs’ practice squad late last season, spent the offseason in Kansas City and was cut on Tuesday, but he was quickly brought back to the practice squad and is now on the 53-man roster. The Chiefs have also added RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire to their practice squad.

-- Dolphins OLBs Coach Ryan Crow Arrested --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday. Jail records obtained by multiple media outlets show that Crow was arrested on a charge of battery for touching or striking a victim in a domestic incident. The Dolphins released a statement saying that they have placed Crow on leave as they gather more information about the incident. “We are aware of the serious matter involving Ryan Crow and currently gathering more information,” the team said in a statement. “Ryan has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately. We have been in communication with the NFL and will reserve further comment at this time.”

-- 12 Fantasy Football Championships! --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

FFMastermind.com Super Bowl premium package subscriber Nick Maltese gets to the point real quick concerning his 12 Fantasy Football Championships. Patrons considering a subscription should check out what Nick has to say!

-- Za'Darius Smith --
Fri Aug 29, 2025 --from FFMastermind.com

NBC Sports reports the Detroit Lions traded for veteran DE Za'Darius Smith during the season, and this year, both Smith and Lions officials have said they’d be interested in a reunion. But Smith remains a free agent, and there have been no recent talks between the two sides. The Lions have one open roster spot at the moment, but when Lions GM Brad Holmes was asked if it’s possible that the Lions could use that spot on Smith, he didn’t sound like anything is imminent. “Anything’s a possibility. At any point, I don’t know what’s going to happen,” Holmes said. “But the one open roster spot is not for a specific player. It’s for the player that makes the most sense for us, whoever that might be.”

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