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Jimmy Graham is having a full training camp for the Seahawks.

Last year, Graham was recovering from his torn patellar tendon and it was unclear if he would even be ready for the start of the season; but now he is fully healthy, was able to have a full offseason, and is continuing to gain chemistry with quarterback Russell Wilson. Even coming back from the bad knee injury, Graham had another great season en route to a Pro Bowl appearance. Wilson believes his tight end should have a bigger season in 2017, stating: “he had a great year last year, and he’s looking forward to an even better year, this year coming up.” Graham actually had a career-high in yards per reception last season, with 14.2, so there is a lot of upside for Graham if he can improve his receptions and touchdowns this year.

Via: SeattleSeahawks.com 8/1/17 - 09:38 AM ET

ESPN’s Sheil Kapadia thinks the Seahawks running back battle is one of the biggest to watch in training camp.

The Seahawks brought in former Packers running back Eddie Lacy to help boost the running game, but Kapadia thinks Rawls “has a chance to make some noise with a strong summer.” The expectation is that Lacy will be the starter, but Rawls is a very determined and hard working player that has shown he can play at high level in the NFL. As of now, Lacy is the safer fantasy option, but ideally you won’t be drafting your team until very late in the preseason, so we should have a better idea of how the carries will be divided by then. Second year back C.J. Prosise is locked in as the team’s third down back, but he could also push for an early down role too.

Via: ESPN 7/25/17 - 11:29 AM ET

Brice Butler catches two long passes as Cowboys win Hall of Fame Game.

Butler had two receptions for 78 yards, including a catch where he laid out and hauled it in. Butler will be a contributor on the outside this season for the Cowboys as the primary backup to both Dez Bryant and Terrance Williams, while also rotating in on offense with them.

8/4/17 - 09:32 AM ET

Greg Olsen says he will play out his contract.

The Panthers tight end is at training camp and says he will play out his contract because he wants to avoid being more of a distraction after GM Dave Gettleman was fired. Olsen has two years left on his contract, but it’s possible the team decides to reward him with a new one for his consistency. Either way, Olsen will be among the best fantasy tight ends once again in 2017.

Via: Tiffany Blackmon 7/25/17 - 11:11 AM ET

Frank Gore wants to play in 2018.

Gore is 34-years-old but still productive and coming off another 1,000-yard season in 2016. The Colts’ veteran back said who is entering the final year of his contract said, “I want to play next year. Someone will pick me up, if it’s not here.” Gore is currently limited in training camp as a precaution because of his ankle injury, but he’ll be ready to start for Week 1 and is looking for his 10th 1,000-yard season. If the Colts don’t retain him in 2018, he shouldn’t have much trouble finding a team, though it might not be in a lead-back role.

Via: Colts.com 8/1/17 - 09:17 AM ET

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff says Julio Jones (foot) has healed up “very, very well.”

Jones had offseason foot surgery, but he’s fully expected to be good to go for training camp. The superstar receiver will likely be limited as a precaution and as the team looks toward the regular season. Julio is in the conversation to be the top wide receiver drafted in fantasy drafts.

Via: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 7/25/17 - 09:53 AM ET

Ronnie Hillman carries six times for five yards in the Hall of Fame Game.

The new addition to the Cowboys backfield didn’t find much room to run. Hillman didn’t get involved on the passing game, which is ultimately what might be the big factor in him making the final roster.

8/4/17 - 09:27 AM ET