2025 NFL Training Camp is underway and fantasy football managers are already obsessing over every snap, injury report, and viral highlight from some unnamed rookie.
Whether you’re chasing deep sleepers or just trying to decode coach-speak, we’ve got you covered.
In today’s daily training camp wrap-up, we’re breaking down the biggest fantasy football news, key injuries to monitor, and standout moments that are making waves across the league. It’s everything you need to stay ahead of your league, without spending hours scrolling X.
2025 NFL TRAINING CAMP NEWS (7/23)
TRAVIS HUNTER WILL GET A CHANCE TO “FLIP-FLOP BETWEEN OFFENSE AND DEFENSE”
After months of buzz surrounding Travis Hunter’s rare two-way ability, Jacksonville has a plan in place to unlock Hunter on both sides of the ball. He spent most of OTAs and minicamp focusing on the offense to get up to speed with Liam Coen’s playbook, but he also logged defensive snaps along the way.
Now, Coen says the plan is to “give him a couple days offense, a couple days defense, and then give him an opportunity to flip-flop within the same practice.” That sounds chaotic for real life, yet possibly perfect for his fantasy outlook.
While there’s still uncertainty about how much time Hunter will actually spend on defense once the season begins, his offensive role alone puts him firmly in FLEX consideration for 2025 fantasy drafts. If he ends up being more than a part-time weapon? Watch out.
Coen’s system is tailor-made for a talent like Hunter. The former Rams assistant is known for designing space-heavy, rhythm-based offenses with clear reads and smart play-action. It’s a dream fit for a dynamic athlete like Hunter, who brings elite short-area quickness, route-running nuance, and circus-catch ability. His spatial awareness and twitch make him a mismatch nightmare, and he’s a top-notch ball-tracker.
If the Jaguars want to help Trevor Lawrence bounce back from a career-low 204.5 passing yards per game in 2024, Hunter should be a featured piece from day one. Pairing him with Brian Thomas Jr. gives Lawrence a versatile, explosive duo to work with, and Hunter could be the one who turns short gains into highlight-reels.
There will be some week-to-week variance if the Jaguars actually use him on defense. But if you’re swinging for upside in your 2025 fantasy football drafts, few players offer the same ceiling as Travis Hunter. He’s not just a novelty. Hunter is a unicorn with WR2 potential in the right game script.
THE CHARGERS WR2 RACE IS ON
If you’re trying to make sense of the Chargers’ fantasy wide receiver depth chart behind Ladd McConkey, get ready for a wild ride. Between inconsistency, surprise risers, and rookie buzz, this group is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable in the league, and a potential goldmine for late-round value.
Let’s start with Quentin Johnston. The former first-rounder is showing signs of life. According to The Athletic’s Daniel Popper, Johnston’s ball-tracking has looked “vastly improved” at training camp. That said, he did drop a wide-open pass over the middle on Day 6, and Popper noted his confidence “seemed to have dissipated” afterward.
It’s the classic Johnston rollercoaster: flashes of talent followed by frustrating lapses.
Still, Popper reported that Johnston looked more consistent in the first five practices and remains a projected starter on the outside opposite McConkey. For now, he’s a volatile fantasy option with a wide range of outcomes.
Jalen Reagor unexpectedly ran with the first-team offense before sitting out Wednesday’s practice with a hamstring tweak. While that’s notable, don’t be shocked if his first-team reps fade as rookies Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith gain steam. Harris, a RSJ favorite, is starting to turn heads and should leapfrog Reagor once he’s fully up to speed with the playbook.
The Chargers’ offense, under Jim Harbaugh and OC Greg Roman, is expected to lean run-heavy on a rookie running back that we’ll talk about throughout the summer. However, there’s still room for fantasy value in this WR room, especially with Justin Herbert slinging it. McConkey is locked into an elite WR1 role, but the real battle is for that WR2/3 spot behind him.
If Johnston can keep trending in the right direction, he’ll have the first crack. But don’t sleep on Tre Harris as a sleeper stash in deeper formats. He’s the kind of polished rookie who should surprise early.
OTHER FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS & NOTES
- Chris Godwin underwent a second ankle surgery in the spring; giving rookie first-rounder Emeka Egbuka a chance to make early noise in camp
- Terry McLaurin did not report to training camp on Tuesday amidst a contract dispute. This is a situation to watch closely.
- With rookie RB Quinshon Judkins in serious legal trouble, Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said, “It’s fair to say Jerome Ford is the team’s top running back right now.”
- Michael Penix told the media, “As many times as we can get the ball in [Bijan Robinson’s] hands, we’re going to do it.” RB1 SZN LOADING.
- Malik Nabers (toe) is practicing fully and had a handful of highlights on Day 1 with Russ Wilson at QB.
- Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said George Pickens’ instincts are “uncanny” and his vertical talents could unlock the Cowboys’ offense in 2025.
- NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports old man Keenan Allen “has drawn interest from multiple teams in recent weeks.”
- ESPN’s Courtney Cronin reports Bears rookie WR Luther Burden is not practicing to begin camp.
- Jauan Jennings (contract) participated in practice, while his potential replacement, Jacob Cowing, hurt his hamstring.
