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Isiah Pacheco cleared to practice
RB missed offseason work after undergoing multiple surgeries
By: Doug Orth | Aug 21 2023, 5:50 pm
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Isiah Pacheco was back in a red jersey for the first time and took his place as RB1 for the first time. (ESPN.com - Adam Teicher)
FFToday's Take: HC Andy Reid told reporters after practice Monday that Pacheco "has a chance" to play in the team's preseason finale this weekend. He would almost certainly be limited to 10 or 15 plays at most if he plays, but the mere fact he is back at practice with about three weeks to go before the start of the regular season is a good sign. Pacheco is an injury risk merely because of how physically he runs, but he also possesses plenty of upside as the primary back in one of the best offenses in the league. Pacheco should be considered a strong RB3/flex option at worst.
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Miles Sanders back to work
RB missed most of August due to groin issue
By: Doug Orth | Aug 21 2023, 5:40 pm
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Miles Sanders comes out to practice in pads. That’s a good sign for the veteran RB, who hasn’t played in the first two preseason games. (Panthers.com - Darin Gantt)
FFToday's Take: Sanders inked a sizable contract (four years, $25.4 million, $13 million guaranteed) in free agency before the market completely collapsed on the running back position. Needless to say, Carolina expects him to be the featured back. Sanders will have his work cut out for him transitioning to life without the Eagles' top-notch offensive line, but his expected volume should be enough to keep him firmly in the RB2 conversational season long.
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Devon Achane week-to-week with shoulder injury
May not be ready for Week 1
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 21 2023, 12:04 pm
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McDaniel said Devon Achane is "week to week." Said he avoided anything major. McDaniel doesn't commit to Achane playing in Week 1. "I think that far out, I'm not really being an issue. I'm more worried about how he's going to look at the end of this week." (Adam Beasley on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Achane injured his shoulder in the Dolphins Week 2 preseason game against the Texans. The rookie running back is battling for touches with veterans Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson, Salvon Ahmed and Myles Gaskin. Despite the injury, Achane will be a late-round upside play for leagues with deep benches.
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Javonte Williams gets 12 snaps, 7 touches in pre-season game
Coming off serious knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 20 2023, 9:16 am
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Javonte had 12 snaps: "It was all about getting the nerves out. I just wanted to get tackled again and see how it goes. That's the biggest hurdle."
"It was like a weight lifted off of me. I was thinking it would hurt but I really didn’t feel it. I got right back up.” (Mike Klis on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: It was clear that Sean Payton wanted to get Javonte Williams some action in the Broncos second pre-season game. Williams handled 3 carries and saw five targets (4 receptions) on just 12 snaps. The Denver RB is coming off a serious knee injury that included a torn ACL, LCL and posterolateral corner. The fact that he got in some game action is a significant step. I'm still cautious regarding his projection for the season and won't be taking him at his current ADP, but he's clearly trending in the right direction.
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Washington names Sam Howell starting QB for Week 1
Jacoby Brissett begins as the backup
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 18 2023, 8:43 am
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Ron Rivera named Sam Howell as Commanders’ starting QB for Week 1 vs the Arizona Cardinals. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Ron Rivera put an end to any speculation today by naming Howell the starter over Jacoby Brissett. Howell played in just one game last season (11-19, 169 yds 1 TD, 1 INT) so he's still a relative unknown. He does have a decent set of weapons but as Washington installs a new offense there are bound to be growing pains. Howell is projecting as a low-end QB2 but worth keeping on your watch list.
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Jameson Williams likely out rest of preseason
Hamstring injury; Suspended first six-games
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 17 2023, 9:08 am
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Lions’ WR Jameson Williams has a hamstring injury that is likely to sideline him for the remainder of the preseason. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: This shouldn't affect Williams in the regular season as he's already been suspended six games which should give him more than enough time to recover from his hamstring issue. The Lions are quite thin at receiver with Josh Reynolds and Marvin Jones behind Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle). Williams can be a late-round flied in leagues with deep benches.
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Treylon Burks suffers sprained knee in practice
Out a few weeks
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 16 2023, 6:39 pm
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#Titans WR Treylon Burks suffered an LCL sprain during practice today, sources say after the MRI. This is good news, as Burks should only miss a few weeks. A scare, but a solid result considering. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: This was probably the best-case scenario for Burks who went down in practice after a pass play and had to be carted off. This may limit him early in the season and we could see Burks fall a few spots in ADP but he's still worth drafting in the middle rounds of most redraft leagues.
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Russell Gage out for the season, knee injury
Bucs need No.3 option at receiver
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 16 2023, 6:24 pm
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Bucs WR Russell Gage suffered a season-ending right knee injury Wednesday in practice vs. Jets. He underwent an MRI and is headed back to Tampa from New Jersey. He will have surgery sometime this week. (Rick Stroud on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Tough break for Gage who was locked into the No.3 role in Tampa Bay. The depth chart behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin is shaky at best with David Moore and Deven Thompkins the only ones with NFL experience. Rookie Trey Palmer now has a few weeks to make his mark on the depth chart.
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Aaron Rodgers injures calf Tuesday
Limped afterward but stayed around for a bit longer
By: Doug Orth | Aug 15 2023, 11:10 pm
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After releasing a pass (interception), Aaron Rodgers clutches his left calf. He’s limping around, but stays in for the next play. This was his “good” calf. Injured the right in OTAs. #Jets (ESPN.com - Rich Cimini)
FFToday's Take: Early indications are that the injury is not overly serious. With that said, expect New York to be very cautious with its 39-year-old quarterback over the next few days - especially considering he has now injured both calves in the last few months. While he offers virtually nothing with his legs nowadays, Rodgers' pinpoint accuracy and strong supporting cast should be enough to make him a strong QB2 in fantasy.
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Anthony Richardson named Week 1 starter
No. 4 overall pick beats out Gardner Minshew
By: Doug Orth | Aug 15 2023, 10:00 pm
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Shane Steichen announces Anthony Richardson has won the starting QB job. (CNHI - George Bremer)
FFToday's Take: It was never a question of if Richardson would start in 2023, but how early. Especially for a quarterback with 13 career starts, he will have his bouts of inconsistency - especially on an offense that may not have the services of Jonathan Taylor (or at least a disgruntled version of him). With that said, Richardson boasts insane rushing upside for a quarterback and is more developed as a passer than he has been given credit for. Fantasy managers should view him as a high-end QB2 just to be on the safe side, but he could easily finish inside the top eight at his position.
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Dalvin Cook joins Aaron Rodgers in New York
Still a week away from practicing due to shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 14 2023, 9:00 pm
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New Jets’ RB Dalvin Cook still is at least a week away from being able to practice after undergoing shoulder surgery in February. Cook’s NY arrival also will be delayed due to fact that he will become a first-time father any day now.
So it will be a bit before he’s on the field. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Cook's arrival isn't great news for the fantasy prospects of Breece Hall (ACL recovery) but those able to take a long-term approach in deeper leagues or best-ball scenarios shouldn't dock Hall much at all. Cook is setup to get a good chunk of the early-season work at running back depending on how quickly Hall is brought along, but should lose touches to the more-talented Hall as the season wears on.
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Ezekiel Elliott lands in New England
One-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 14 2023, 8:00 pm
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Compensation update: Ezekiel Elliott’s one-year deal with the Patriots includes a $3 million base salary, a $1 million signing bonus and can be worth up to $6 million with incentives. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The Patriots have been signaling all off-season that they wanted a veteran free agent running back and today they got their man. Elliott was been out-played by Tony Pollard the last two seasons in Dallas and isn't projected to have a lead back role. Elliot will be a nuisance for Rhamondre Stevenson owners and could have a goaline role, but shouldn't be taken until the later rounds in most redraft leagues.
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Saints RB Kendre Miller suffers sprained knee
Further evaluation needed
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 13 2023, 4:30 pm
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Saints rookie RB Kendre Miller suffered a knee sprain, per coach Dennis Allen. Will have to get some imaging for further evaluation. (Mike Triplett on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Miller was expected to have an early-season role along with Jamaal Williams while Alvin Kamara serves his three-game suspension. That role is now in doubt depending on how severe this injury turns out to be. Miller was nursing a knee injury during the off-season.
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Colts expect Jonathan Taylor back at camp this week
Will practice when cleared medically
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 13 2023, 2:47 pm
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Shane Steichen reiterated Colts expect Jonathan Taylor back at camp this week. He practices when he's cleared medically. It was noteworthy last week when JT opted to do his rehab away from the team. That's not even remotely normal. (Mike Chappell on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Taylor, Josh Jacobs and J.K. Dobbins are a few of the high profile running backs that are squabbling with their team's management over contract issues. Taylor is also dealing with an ankle injury which further complicates matters. Even if Taylor reports back to the team, it seems like we have a long way to go before this situation is rectified.
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J.K. Dobbins on the verge of reporting to camp?
RB has missed entirety of training camp
By: Doug Orth | Aug 8 2023, 11:55 pm
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HC John Harbaugh on J.K. Dobbins: “The ball is in J.K.’s court. I do expect him back soon.” He didn’t want to comment further. (The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec)
FFToday's Take: While it not for certain that Dobbins is missing camp due to dissatisfaction regarding his contract, comments like this suggest that is almost certainly the case. While it is a shame Dobbins hasn't getting any reps in new OC Todd Monken's offense, he should not have much of a problem acclimating. Dobbins is set to explode for fantasy purposes this season with Baltimore embracing a more wide-open offensive attack - one that aligns with his explosiveness quite nicely. As long as he reports to camp in the next week or two, consider him a strong RB2 option with RB1 upside.
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Jerome Ford injures hamstring
Likely backup to Nick Chubb goes down Monday
By: Doug Orth | Aug 7 2023, 6:40 pm
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The Browns weren't able to escape Monday's full-contact practice in the rain without getting an injury scare. This one was to a key piece of their running back rotation behind Nick Chubb. Jerome Ford hobbled off the field after a play with an injury to his right leg. After sitting down on the sideline with a trainer for a moment, he limped into the team facility. The injury was later confirmed as a hamstring issue following practice. (Akron Beacon Journal)
FFToday's Take: There is no word on the severity of the injury yet, but we can expect Ford to miss a few practices at very least. Assuming the injury is minor and Ford can return in a week or two, Ford should be considered a high-priority handcuff for Nick Chubb managers. While he may not inherit the same role Kareem Hunt held in recent years for the Browns, Ford should see enough touches to push for flex value as a standalone option.
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Jake Ferguson creating separation atop depth chart
Leading candidate to replace Dalton Schultz
By: Doug Orth | Aug 7 2023, 6:30 pm
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After the draft, the No. 1 tight end spot appeared like it would be a battle between Jake Ferguson and second-round pick Luke Schoonmaker. But the rookie hasn’t been practicing because of plantar fasciitis. Ferguson is the clear No. 1 and the favorite to get the majority of the targets that had gone to Dalton Schultz over the past three seasons. Schultz, who is now with the Houston Texans, averaged 94 targets per season over the last three years. Ferguson was targeted 22 times as a rookie last year, finishing with 19 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers should increase significantly this season. (The Athletic - Jon Machota)
FFToday's Take: File this one away under "most likely late-round tight end to finish as a low-end TE1." Schultz is nothing special as an athlete and was a frequent underneath target of Dak Prescott for a few years. It would be too much to ask for Ferguson to replicate Schultz's production given the firepower Dallas has at receiver now (CeeDee Lamb, Brandin Cooks and Michael Gallup), but a 60-catch season is very much within reach for him.
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Alvin Kamara gets 3-game suspension
Reached a plea agreement in July
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 4 2023, 2:29 pm
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Sources: NFL is suspending Saints RB Alvin Kamara 3 games for his role in a fight outside a Las Vegas nightclub in 2022. Kamara reached a plea agreement in July, and no longer is facing a felony charge for his role in the fight that occurred before the Pro Bowl in February 2022. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: We've been waiting for the league discipline piece on this issue for quite some time and now we have it. The Saints have Jamaal Williams and rookie Kendre Miller to lean on while Kamara is out but expect Williams to do the heavy lifting. Kamara's RB31 ADP is probably a bargain given his talent. Drafters expecting a bounceback season can feel comfortable with him as their RB3.
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Javonte Williams expected to play in the pre-season
Returning from knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Aug 3 2023, 2:26 pm
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Broncos’ HC Sean Payton told reporters today that RB Javonte Williams, who is coming off a torn ACL, is expected to play this preseason, though Denver might wait until the second preseason game to play him. “I like how he’s progressing,” Payton said. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Williams is coming a serious knee injury that not only affected his ACL, but also his LCL. As we saw with J.K. Dobbins a year ago, it can take some time before players are back on the field and playing at their highest level. Getting action in pre-season games will give us another data point on his recovery. Expect Samaje Perine to be a factor in the Broncos running game regardless of how quick Williams progresses.
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Cooper Kupp exits practice early
Suffered undisclosed injury Tuesday
By: Doug Orth | Aug 1 2023, 11:30 pm
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Cooper Kupp left Tuesday’s practice with a member of their medical staff, and did not return.
Coach Sean McVay said after the practice he did not know what Kupp’s status was, and had not yet spoken to the athletic training staff about the situation.
“I saw he looked like he came up a little bit on a red zone route, and then I just know they told me he was out for practice,” McVay said. “I have no more information than that.” (The Athletic - Jourdan Rodrigue)
FFToday's Take: The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue shared a video on social media that shows what appears to be the moment Kupp pulls up. While a non-contact injury is rarely ever good, it is at least a good sign that Kupp walked off the field under his own power. Assuming the injury is not serious and he is good to go for Week 1, Kupp can make a strong case to be the top overall receiver selected in fantasy drafts.
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NYJ won't go crazy in Dalvin Cook pursuit
RB had "good" visit with the team over the weekend
By: Doug Orth | Jul 31 2023, 5:30 pm
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Dalvin Cook visited the Jets (on July 30). He left without a contract. Saleh called it a “good” visit, but Jets aren’t “pushing” or “pressing” the issue. Basically, there’s no timeline for a signing. Cook needs to do what’s best for his family. The back’s desire to play for the Dolphins is pretty well known. It’s also important to know the Jets don’t need Cook. He’d be a welcome addition, but it’s a case of luxury, not necessity. Any contract offer from Joe Douglas will reflect that. (SNY - Connor Hughes)
FFToday's Take: The Dolphins may not be the betting favor to land Cook, but they probably should be. Signing with the Jets maybe allows Cook to enjoy a fairly sizeable early-season role, but he would almost certainly be stuck in an even timeshare - at best - with Breece_Hall. With Miami, Cook would go to his hometown town and likely assume a lead-back role ahead of rookie Devon Achane, Jeff Wilson and Raheem Mostert. Stay tuned.
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WR Tim Patrick likely out with torn Achilles
Broncos down two receivers
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 31 2023, 3:25 pm
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New Broncos WR coach Keary Colbert has had better days. KJ Hamler down for a while with heart issue; fear that Tim Patrick has torn Achilles. In a procedural move, Hamler will appear on today’s wire as waived/non-football illness. However, the door is open for his return to the Broncos or any team early this season. (Mike Klis on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Both Patrick and Hamler have had trouble staying on the field. Hamler has played just 10 games the last two seasons while Patrick missed all of 2022 with an ACL injury. This opens the door for rookie Marvin Mims who the Broncos drafted back in April. They also have Marquez Callaway that Sean Payton recruited from the Saints.
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Kenneth Walker, Zach Charbonnet dealing with injuries
Charbonnet out indefinitely with shoulder injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 30 2023, 6:54 pm
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Seahawks’ HC Pete Carroll told reporters that rookie RB Zach Charbonnet has a shoulder injury and is out indefinitely. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: RB Kenneth Walker has missed the last few days of practice with a groin injury and may remain out a while, also according to Pete Carroll. We're not off to a great start with the top two options in the Seahawks backfield. Right now it sounds like Charbonnet's injury might be the more serious of the two, but we should get more info in the coming days.
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Jonathan Taylor wants out of Indianapolis
Colts RB has requested a trade
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 29 2023, 8:17 pm
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Sources: #Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor has formally requested a trade after meeting with owner Jim Irsay. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Apparently the meeting between Irsay and Taylor today didn't go well. However, it's also been reported that Taylor's request for a trade happened a few days ago. Taylor is still one of the best backs in the league and is looking to get a new contract. This will obviously have big fantasy implications if Taylor is moved. Stay tuned.
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Ezekiel Elliott taking a visit with the Patriots
One of many RBs still looking for work
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 29 2023, 10:09 am
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Source: 2x All-Pro RB Ezekiel Elliott is visiting the #Patriots today.
This could impact the RB-needy AFC East, as well as the Dalvin Cook derby, since he and Elliott are considered the top backs available.
Zeke looked terrific in the videos he posted of his workouts. (Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: This is first visit we've heard about for Zeke who is one of the many veteran running backs still looking for work as training camps have begun. The Patriots were rumored to be interested in Dalvin Cook as well. Any signing would ding the upside of Rhamondre Stevenson who's currently sits around RB11 in ADP.
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Joe Burrow leaves practice with calf injury
Severity unknown
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 27 2023, 4:32 pm
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There's a lot of speculation out there & some false reports.
Zac Taylor said Joe Burrow suffered a calf injury - he did not specifiy anything else. Nothing about the specifics. We do not know the severity of the injury at all right now. (Kelsey Conway on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Burrow rolled right out of the pocket, then began limping on one leg before sitting down on the ground. Eventually he left the practice field on a cart. We'll have to wait for specifics but it's safe to saw that we may have seen the last of Burrow for the pre-season. Stay tuned...
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Brock Purdy avoids PUP list, cleared for training camp
Will be on a pitch count to start camp
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 25 2023, 2:08 pm
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John Lynch: QB Brock Purdy has been medically cleared and has no restrictions to start camp. Will initially be on a "pitch count" and won't practices for three straight days. #49ers (Eric Branch on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: This is good news for Purdy as the 49ers try and work out their quarterback situation. Purdy piled up some respectable stats down the stretch last season but got away with a fair share of questionable throws along the way. However, as long as he remains healthy, it seems Purdy has the leg up on the job over Sam Darnold and Trey Lance.
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Giants, Saquon Barkley agree on one-year deal
Barkley gets a chance to earn extra $1 million over franchise tag
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 25 2023, 7:00 am
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The #Giants and star RB Saquon Barkley agreed to terms on a new 1-year deal worth up to $11M, sources say, as Barkley gives himself a chance to beat the franchise tag. He gets a $2M signing bonus.
Bottom line: Barkley is coming in & will be at training camp. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: There will be ho holdout for Barkley who is expected to report to camp today. The franchise tag was worth $10.1 million. Barkley is coming off his second best fantasy season that saw him catch 57 passes. He'll be one of the top running backs off the board in redraft leagues regardless of format.
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Rashod Bateman put on PUP list
Received a “cortisone-type” shot in his foot last month
By: Doug Orth | Jul 24 2023, 11:30 pm
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Ravens WR Rashod Bateman was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start training camp, per @FieldYates. He has been dealing with a foot injury that caused him to miss the last 9 games of 2022. It wouldn’t be surprising if he missed the first week or two of camp. (ESPN - Jamison Hensley)
FFToday's Take: Bateman cannot seem to buy a break when it comes to his health, as groin injuries as a rookie and a Lisfranc sprain last season have limited him to 18 games through two seasons. Fantasy managers got a taste of what he is capable of early last season with long touchdown catches in the first two games, but the foot injury in Week 4 marked the beginning of the end for him and his fantasy usefulness. Bateman has WR3 upside if he can get right, but Odell Beckham Jr. and rookie Zay Flowers stand to benefit the most if he can't.
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Kadarius Toney will miss practice time, knee injury
Expected to be ready for Week 1
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 24 2023, 2:13 pm
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Wide receiver Kadarius Toney will miss some practice time at Kansas City Chiefs training camp but is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season after aggravating an injury to his knee Sunday, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday. Toney, who underwent an offseason cleanup procedure on his knee, was injured while fielding a punt before the start of practice on Sunday. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: This isn't helping Toney's injury-prone label. He's had a rough time staying on the field during his short NFL career, playing in 19 games in two years. He's inline to be a big part of the Chiefs offense but will come with a huge red flag for drafters willing to take on his injury risk.
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Josh Jacobs not expected to report to training camp
Has yet to sign his franchise tag
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 24 2023, 9:26 am
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#Raiders RB Josh Jacobs, who hasn’t signed his franchise tender, was spotted this morning boarding a flight leaving Las Vegas.
Jacobs won’t report for training camp Tuesday and has told people close to him that he doesn’t plan to return anytime soon. (Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: We know from experience that player holdouts typically resolve themselves without any time missed on the field. The running back market is in decline across the league to the point where the players are getting antsy. We'll see how long Jacobs is willing to go with his holdout. Stay tuned...
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Giants add RB James Robinson, WR Cole Beasley to the mix
Beasley reunites with Daboll
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 21 2023, 3:19 pm
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Giants now have signed free-agent RB James Robinson and free-agent WR Cole Beasley, who reunites with HC Brian Daboll. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: It's unlikely either of these players have a significant fantasy impact during the season. Robinson is likely being brought onboard to help facilitate training camp if Saquon Barkley is a no-show. Matt Breida and rookie Eric Gray are the current backups. The Giants have an enormous amount of wide receivers on their depth chart with very few defined roles at the moment.
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Ravens sign RB Melvin Gordon, one-year deal
30 year-old RB lands in Baltimore
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 21 2023, 12:43 pm
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A RB deal: Veteran free-agent Melvin Gordon reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $3.1 million with the Baltimore Ravens, per league source. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Gordon (30 years old) finished up last season with the Chiefs and now heads to the Ravens in his 9th season in the league. He'll challenge Gus Edwards for snaps behind J.K. Dobbins and may have the advantage given he's a better pass catcher. Justice Hill currently sits 4th on the depth chart.
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Jets place four players on PUP list including Breece Hall
Can be activated anytime
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 19 2023, 4:51 pm
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The #Jets placed RB Breece Hall, WR Randall Cobb, TE C.J. Uzomah and DB Jarrick Bernard-Converse on the PUP list to open training camp. They can be activated anytime. (Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Hall is recovering from a torn ACL that occurred in mid-October last season so this move isn't unexpected. He showed big-play ability in his rookie season as well as solid usage in the passing game, giving him RB1 upside when healthy. The Jets have reportedly had some interest in free agent Dalvin Cook but nothing is imminent.
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Leonard Fournette working out for Patriots on Wednesday
Worked out for New England last off-season as well
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 19 2023, 12:46 pm
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Veteran RB Leonard Fournette is working out today for the #Patriots, per sources.
Lombardi Lenny won a Super Bowl with Tom Brady in Tampa. Now Brady’s old team is taking a look. (Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Fournette worked out for the Patriots last Spring before receiving a call from Tom Brady who eventually lured him to Tampa Bay for the 2022 season. New England has been rumored to be kicking the tires on Dalvin Cook so it appears they have legitimate interest in adding to their running back room. Any signing would deflate the value of Rhamondre Stevenson.
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Skyy Moore the favorite to assume slot duties in KC
Posted 22-250-0 line as rookie in 2022
By: Doug Orth | Jul 17 2023, 10:15 pm
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The top slot receiver option appears to be Skyy Moore, the second-year player who will try to replace some of the production that JuJu Smith-Schuster generated last season. Moore was one of the best performers during mandatory minicamp last month.
“Skyy’s worked real hard this offseason,” HC Andy Reid said then. “He looks like he’s on the same page with (Patrick Mahomes). He’s doing a nice job. Let’s keep on advancing as we go. He’ll do that because he’s wired right to do that.” (The Athletic - Nate Taylor)
FFToday's Take: The expectation is that Moore will start the season in the slot, although rookie Rashee Rice and/or Richie James could make it hard for him to keep the job. Travis Kelce logged more snaps in the slot (343) than any other Chief last year, including Smith-Schuster (270), although the latter was easily the team's most productive wide receiver (78-933-3). Moore is highly unlikely to match that level of production in 2023, but a primarily slot receiver in a Patrick Mahomes-led offense is worth stashing as a WR5 option late in drafts.
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Josh Jacobs unable to get long-term deal done
Reigning rushing champ unlikely to take part in camp
By: Doug Orth | Jul 17 2023, 10:10 pm
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The #Raiders and star RB Josh Jacobs did not reach a deal despite extensive negotiations. Now it’s unclear when he’ll show to play on the tag. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Jacobs will not get fined for missing any practices since he did not sign the franchise tag. For his part, Jacobs has reportedly stated he could sit out training camp. He also mentioned earlier in the summer that one of his goals was to help his fellow running backs fight back against the devaluation of the position. Jacobs should see another huge workload in 2023 if/when he signs, but he is at increased risk of breaking down after handling 393 touches last season.
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No long-term deal for Saquon Barkley
NYG RB has yet to sign franchise tag, could miss training camp
By: Doug Orth | Jul 17 2023, 10:00 pm
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No deal for the #Giants and star RB Saquon Barkley, with talks going down to the wire and the best efforts made to strike a compromise. He’ll play on the tag, but the question is when. (NFL Network - Ian Rapoport)
FFToday's Take: Since Barkley has yet to sign the tag, he will not get fined for missing training camp - if he chooses to do so. He has also reportedly threatened to sit out into the season. It seems unlikely Barkley would go that far, but fantasy managers need to account for that possibility when they consider drafting him this summer. The Giants hold the leverage for now, but they need a happy and healthy Barkley to have any chance of making a deep postseason run in 2023.
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DeAndre Hopkins expected to sign two-year deal with TEN
Base salary of $12 million in the first year
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 16 2023, 2:30 pm
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The Tennessee Titans are expected to sign free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to a two-year deal which is expected to be complete over the next few days. It would give Hopkins a base salary of $12 million in the first year and could reach up to $15 million with incentives, sources told Russini. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Tennessee is definitely in need of star power at the wide position and they'll get it in the form of Hopkins who has been in the league for 10 seasons. The question is, how much does Hopkins have left in the tank? Is he capable being a fantasy WR1 in the Titans offense alongside Treylon Burks? He's probably best slotted as a WR2, while taking a good chunk of shine off Burks.
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Bengals, Mixon agree on restructured contract
RB sticks in Cincinnati at a reduced salary
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 14 2023, 7:55 pm
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The #Bengals and RB Joe Mixon are finalizing a restructured contract that will keep him in Cincinnati for the 2023 season, per sources.
Mixon was due $10.1 million this season with a $12.791M cap number. The new deal frees up cash and cap for Cincinnati, and Mixon stays as RB1. (Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The Bengals were looking to adjust Mixon's contract and the possibility of a release was a real thing. In the end, Mixon agreed to a lower salary while saving the team some $ under the cap. Despite a subpar 2022 season, Mixon is likely to lead the team in running back touches and has been slightly undervalued in early-season best ball drafts.
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