Who Should I Start? Jalen Reagor or Ainias Smith

Thursday, August 21, 10:05 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Jalen Reagor (lower body) returned to team drills in practice on Wednesday, according to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Reagor has been battling through a lower-body injury since late July. The 26-year-old played in eight games for the Chargers in 2024, recording seven catches for 100 yards. With wide receivers Quentin Johnston (concussion) and Tre' Harris (undisclosed) both dealing with ailments, Reagor has a chance to make the Chargers' 53-man roster and earn playing time early in the season. He's recorded just 22 catches in his last 36 games played, so Reagor should not be on the radar of fantasy managers.

Tuesday, August 19, 9:35 AM

Second-year Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Ainias Smith has enjoyed a healthy training camp, and his coaches have taken notice. Last season, as a fifth-round rookie, he struggled through camp with a stress fracture in his shin that would eventually land him on Injured Reserve for two months. This year, he is healthy and competing for one of the Eagles' last receiver spots on the 53-man roster. He has played in each of the team's first two preseason games, catching a touchdown in both and returning punts and kicks, as his path to the roster may run through special teams. Smith has been competing with fellow second-year wideout Johnny Wilson and undrafted rookie Darius Cooper for one of the team's final roster spots, and on Sunday, the Eagles acquired former second-round pick John Metchie III from the Houston Texans. Whoever can win the camp battle will have little relevance in managed redraft leagues, but could be worth a stash in deep dynasty formats.