Injuries to Watch Ahead of 2026 Fantasy Football Season
The 2026 NFL preseason is underway, prompting fantasy football managers to assess injury situations that could affect player performance. As teams finalize their rosters, several players are dealing with injuries that may impact their availability for the upcoming season.
Chris Brazzell has been ruled out for the entire season due to an LCL tear in his left knee, while Ricky Pearsall will also miss the season after undergoing surgery for PCL swelling. Jaylin Noel is recovering from a finger injury but has been activated from the NFI list, although he missed valuable practice time. Malik Nabers has avoided the PUP list and is expected to be ready for the regular season, while Kenyon Sadiq faces a setback from a hernia injury.
Other notable injuries include Jaylen Waddle, who has been seen limping after a leg injury, and Mike Evans, sidelined with a soft tissue injury. George Kittle is on the PUP list but is expected to be activated soon. Luther Burden is dealing with a groin injury that will keep him out of the preseason, and Christian McCaffrey has missed practice due to tightness. Fantasy managers are advised to monitor these situations closely as the season approaches.
