Fantasy football managers target injured players for late-round roster stashes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Fantasy football managers are considering draft strategies that involve selecting players currently on the injured reserve list for late-round roster stashes. Zach Charbonnet of the Seattle Seahawks leads the potential list, as he works through a torn ACL. Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner is another target, despite missing at least the first four games due to a foot injury. New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jordyn Tyson remains a draft option for deep redraft leagues while he recovers from a hamstring injury. Other candidates include Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell, who is returning from a knee injury, and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Christian Kirk. These stashes rely on the hope that these players will contribute to offensive production by the middle of the season. Managers utilizing these spots aim to capitalize on talent that may be overlooked during standard draft rounds.
- •Zach Charbonnet offers potential carries for the Seattle Seahawks upon his return from an ACL injury.
- •James Conner is expected to miss at least four games with a foot injury.
- •Jordyn Tyson is considered a target for deep redraft leagues due to his first-round pedigree.
- •Tank Dell and Christian Kirk serve as additional depth options while managing long-term recoveries.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — 5 IR stashes for fantasy football drafts in 2026: Is Jordyn Tyson tops?
- 1:08 PMPff.com — Fantasy Football sleepers for 2026 drafts - PFF
"These 2026 fantasy football sleepers are being drafted in the 11th round or later but possess the upside to become weekly starters. Xavier Worthy and Jordan Mason headline a group that also includes Rashid Shaheed, Kyler Murray and Brenton Strange.
"A look at some of the best fantasy football players who you could draft and stash on IR this season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 5:33 PM5 IR stashes for fantasy football drafts in 2026: Is Jordyn Tyson tops?
A look at some of the best fantasy football players who you could draft and stash on IR this season.
- Pff.comAug 31, 2026, 1:08 PMFantasy Football sleepers for 2026 drafts - PFF
These 2026 fantasy football sleepers are being drafted in the 11th round or later but possess the upside to become weekly starters. Xavier Worthy and Jordan Mason headline a group that also includes Rashid Shaheed, Kyler Murray and Brenton Strange.
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