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NFL injury updates impact fantasy football drafts ahead of the season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:36 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

NFL injury updates impact fantasy football drafts ahead of the season
Summary

As of August 22, 2026, a comprehensive list of NFL injuries is impacting fantasy football drafts. Key players include Jayden Higgins, who is out for the season with an ACL injury, and Alvin Kamara, expected to miss 4–6 weeks due to an MCL sprain. Other significant injuries involve players like Malik Nabers and Tyler Warren, both facing varying recovery timelines. The list categorizes players based on injury severity, offering a concern scale from minimal to severe. These updates will continue to evolve leading up to opening kickoff.

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  • •Jayden Higgins is out for the season with an ACL injury.
  • •Alvin Kamara expected to miss 4–6 weeks due to an MCL sprain.
  • •Malik Nabers and Tyler Warren have short recovery timelines.
  • •Injury updates are categorized by severity concern levels.
  • •Ongoing updates will be provided until the season opener.
Latest Updates
  • 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Updated list of NFL injuries that will impact your fantasy football draft, from Malik Nabers to Tyler Warren
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All the injuries you should know for your fantasy football draft, compiled in one place.

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