The NFL’s preseason is officially over, and fantasy football drafts are raging like a bunch of metal heads in the pit at a Korn concert (I still have four left myself)! So, let’s take a look at all of the news you need to know for your drafts after what was a [hectic weekend of NFL moves](https://www.si.com/nfl/nfl-roster-cuts-2026-live-updates-tracking-players-released).
The biggest news, of course, was Josh Jacobs being placed on the commissioner’s exempt list. He is now ineligible to play or practice with the Green Bay Packers, and there’s a real scenario where he never plays another down in the NFL again. And, even if he does (his court hearing isn’t until mid-November), Jacobs is a 28-year-old running back with declining stats.
[I’d avoid him in drafts.](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2OWJ8kiU_P0)
His replacement, Marshawn Lloyd, is shooting up draft lists. I would warn fantasy managers not to overdraft him though, as he’s barely even played in his first two NFL seasons due to injuries. He’s worth a sixth- or seventh-round pick as a flex starter with a chance to be a weekly starter.
**Notable injury designations**
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**Zach Charbonnet (knee) placed on IR/designated to return:** Charbonnet will miss at least the first four games of the season, which creates a chance for Jadarian Price to establish his role as the team’s lead running back. I’ve moved him up (RB21) in my player rankings.
**Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) placed on IR/designated to return:** Tyson will miss the first four games of the season, so the earliest he can return is Week 5 against the Vikings. He’s draftable as a late-round WR4, especially if you have injured spots on your roster.
**Dillon Gabriel** (back) placed on IR/designated to return
**James Conner** (ankle/foot) placed on IR/designated to return
**Devin Neal** (hamstring) placed on IR (Alvin Kamara was not)
**Adam Randall** (undisclosed) placed on IR/designated to return
**Isaac Guerendo** (pectoral) placed on Reserve/Unable to Perform list
**Christian Kirk** (calf) placed on IR/designated to return
**Tank Dell** (knee) placed on IR/designated to return
**Savion Williams** (ankle) placed on IR/designated to return
**Grant Calcaterra** (back) placed on IR/designated to return
**Luke Musgrave** placed on Reserve/PUP list