Preseason games are mostly bereft of players with any fantasy relevance, and the Broncos’ 14-10 dud over the Falcons last week was no exception. There was still plenty of drama around the league this week, including training camp updates, injuries, contract signings and holdouts, and more.

Let’s separate the wheat from the chaff:

— Running back Duke Johnson Jr. was traded to the Texans on Thursday in exchange for a 2020 draft pick. This increases Nick Chubb’s value, especially in PPR, as he will inevitably see more targets in Johnson’s absence, and should have a minimal impact on Lamar Miller given coach Bill O’Brien’s affinity for running back committees.

— Eagles second-round pick Miles Sanders is turning heads in training camp. He is getting first team reps and even eliciting comparisons to LeSean McCoy. Quarterback Carson Wentz called him “explosive” on Tuesday, and some believe he will edge out Jordan Howard for the RB1 spot in Philadelphia. Howard, who wants a chance to “re-establish himself”> as the “consistent player [he has] been in the past,” has also received praise from offensive coordinator Mike Groh, particularly for his work with pass protection and pass-catching, two aspects of his game that have drawn criticism throughout his career with the Bears. Coach Doug Pederson has favored a split workload in the past, so this is a situation to closely monitor.

— Antonio Brown has missed almost all of training camp and is considered day-to-day with a worrisome foot issue as documented on his Instagram. It was reported on Tuesday that the mysterious blisters on his feet were frostbite burns caused by entering a cryotherapy machine without the proper footwear. Brown is currently being drafted toward the end of the second round in both formats in a 12-team league. He is expected to take a step back in a Raiders offense that pales in comparison to the Steelers, and while this injury does not appear to be long-term, it may jeopardize his playing time in Week 1 and draft value.

— The Broncos signed veteran Theo Riddick to a one-year, $2.5 million contract on Sunday, complicating an already crowded backfield in Denver. Riddick, who was released from the Lions in July, will compete for snaps with Phillip Lindsay, Royce Freeman, and Devontae Booker, among others. Riddick’s addition to this committee lowers the others’ values: He will most likely cannibalize Lindsay’s workload since Riddick has historically been more involved in the passing game. This acquisition should lower Lindsay into RB3/flex territory.

— Reports out of training camp have been overwhelmingly positive for second-year Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. Head coach Adam Gase extolled Darnold’s training camp performance thus far and said on Monday, “I don’t think I realized how strong his arm was.” Darnold will feel even more comfortable this season with an upgraded offensive line, most recently with the additions of center Ryan Kalil, who came out of his retirement and signed a one-year, $8.4 million contract this weekend, and left guard Alex Lewis, who was acquired from the Ravens in exchange for a conditional seventh-round 2020 pick. With a year of experience and more time to throw, Darnold has the potential to develop into a streaming option during bye weeks, and a legitimate weapon in two-QB or superflex leagues.

— Anyone who drafted Le’Veon Bell in 2018 will recall the emotional turmoil of a contract holdout all too clearly. Ezekiel Elliott is threatening to replicate the same tactic should the Cowboys not meet his terms. Alfred Morris benefits from Elliott’s absence, but the veteran back will likely split time with rookies Tony Pollard and Mike Weber. Owner Jerry Jones spoke highly of Pollard on Sunday during their blue and white scrimmage and told reporters that “if he gets better and better and better, which he’s got to, I think you are going to see a guy who plays early for the Cowboys.” The decision whether or not to take Elliott with a top-four pick will come down to your risk tolerance.

— Bears tight end Trey Burton has missed three practices in a row and it is likely he will miss the entire preseason as the team proceeds with caution following offseason sports hernia surgery. Burton, who is currently being drafted on the cusp of the TE1 tier, was already a risky pick given his boom-or-bust 2018 season. His stock will decline even further in drafts if his situation does not improve.

— Chiefs coach Andy Reid expressed frustration on Saturday regarding Damien Williams’ lack of practice time due to a hamstring injury. Williams returned to training camp on Wednesday, but it was offseason acquisition Carlos Hyde who took snaps with the first team. Reid says Hyde has been “taking advantage” of the reps and will be looking to fill the role star running back Kareem Hunt played in this offense last season. Hyde could become a legitimate fantasy threat if Damien Williams’ injury persists, but he will face competition from Darrel Williams, Darwin Thompson, and recently converted cornerback Tremon Smith for touches.