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Van Jefferson to see a specialist regarding knee issue
Faces the prospect of missing a few weeks
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 31 2022, 11:19 am
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#Rams WR Van Jefferson will see a specialist on Monday for a knee issue that has been plaguing him, source said. Jefferson has been doing maintenance and faces the prospect of missing a few weeks. He’ll have more info following the appointment, including if he needs surgery. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: It's not a good sign that he's going to see a specialist. Hopefully this isn't a serious issue that would derail the season of the Rams No.3 wide receiver. Jefferson posted a respectable 50-802-6 line last season. We should get more info on the specifics of the injury in a few days.
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Christian Watson dealing with knee injury
PUP list
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 28 2022, 12:09 pm
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Christian Watson’s injury that landed him on PUP was a knee. Brian Gutekunst said yesterday Watson had a procedure before camp instead of playing through the injury. It’s unclear how long he will remain on PUP. (Ryan Wood on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Watson was placed on the PUP on 7/22 and the Packers have said very little about the extent of the injury. This isn't good for news for a rookie receiver who needs as much practice time as possible to build a connection with the offense and the quarterback. Given the opportunity in Green Bay, Watson has a chance to crack the starting lineup, but is currently behind the eight ball.
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Julio Jones signs one-year deal with Tampa Bay
33-year-old veteran WR finds a home
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 26 2022, 4:28 pm
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Seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones is signing a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per source. The soon-to-be 45-year Tom Brady now will have a chance to throw to the 33-year-old Jones. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Schefter also reports that the Packers were interested but the Bucs were more aggressive in their offer. Jones has played in 19 games the last two seasons and more often than not, seems to be laboring in games he does play. That said, the landing spot is ideal especial with Chris Godwin (knee) availability for the start of the season in limbo. Julio will likely catch some WR3 value in drafts over the next couple of weeks.
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Chris Carson retiring due to neck injury
SEA will release him with a failed physical designation
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 26 2022, 2:10 pm
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#Seahawks star RB Chris Carson is retiring from the NFL due to a neck injury, sources say.
SEA will officially release him with a failed physical designation. Under the CBA, that allows Carson to receive several million in injury protection benefits. Seattle does right by him. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Carson has struggled to make it back from a neck injury and played in only four games last season. The team will move forward with Rashaad Penny, rookie Kenneth Walker, DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer at running back. Penny and Walker are expected to receive the bulk of the work in 2022.
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Irv Smith expected to be full-go at the beginning of camp
Vikings TE coming off knee injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 26 2022, 12:45 pm
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Kevin O’Connell says he expects Irv Smith to be full-go at the beginning of training camp, after the #Vikings took it slow with him this spring. They’ll evaluate him every day, but liked how he looked with the group of players who reported early this week, O’Connell said. (Ben Goessling on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Smith missed the 2021 season with a knee injury so it's a positive sign that he's not expected to be limited when camp begins. With Tyler Conklin now with the Jets and the Vikings expected to be a little more pass-happy, Irv is a nice late-round target at the tight end position.
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Baltimore adds Clement for running back depth
J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards on PUP list
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 25 2022, 6:07 pm
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The Baltimore Ravens on Monday reached an agreement with veteran running back Corey Clement to provide much-needed depth in the backfield, a source told ESPN. Baltimore is without its two top running backs in J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, both of whom were placed on the physically unable to perform list. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Mike Davis, Tyler Badie, and Justice Hill are on the roster as well giving the Ravens plenty of RBs to practice with. The real story is how soon Dobbins (knee)) and Edwards (knee) will come off the PUP list and which of these running backs will get cut prior to Week 1. Dobbins was vocal on Twitter last week that he'll be ready for the season.
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Raheem Mostert cleared for training camp
Not placed on PUP list
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 25 2022, 10:57 am
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Great sign for Raheem Mostert, who has made amazing progress coming off knee surgery last year. Expected to have a key role in #Dolphins offense under new HC Mike McDaniel. (Cameron Wolfe on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Mostert is familiar with McDaniel and his zone running schemes from their days in San Francisco. He's coming a knee injury and missed all but one game last season and has a crowded Dolphins' running back room to deal with including Chase Edmonds, Sony Michel and Myles Gaskin. Mostert has a very affordable RB52 price tag currently in PPR leagues.
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John Metchie III diagnosed with leukemia
Texans rookie wideout likely to miss 2022 season
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 24 2022, 1:30 pm
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"Recently I was diagnosed with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia), the most curable form of Leukemia. I am currently receiving great medical care, am in good spirits and I expect to make a recovery at a later point in time. As a result of this diagnosis, I will likely not be playing football this season. My main focus will be on my health and recovery." - John Metchie (Texans on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The good news is, he expects to make a full recovery in hopes of playing in the 2023 season. Metchie was selected by the Texans in the 2nd round of this year's draft. Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins remain the top two options for the Texans at wide receiver.
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Cardinals, Kyler Murray agree on five-year extension
$160 million in guaranteed money
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 22 2022, 12:33 pm
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Arizona Cardinals star Kyler Murray has agreed to a five-year extension making him one of the NFL's highest-paid quarterbacks. The deal, which runs through the 2028 season, includes $160 million in guaranteed money, the source told Schefter. The Cardinals officially announced Murray's five-year extension Thursday but did not disclose terms. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Murray made it known publicly this off-season that he wanted a long-term deal from the Cardinals and after the usual nonsense and predictable quotes, a deal has been struck. The Arizona QB will miss his top receiving option, DeAndre Hopkins for six weeks but does get some help in the form of Marquise Brown. He's currently hovering around the QB6 range in ADP.
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Bucs add veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph
32 year-old adds depth to tight end room
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 21 2022, 8:00 am
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The Bucs reportedly are signing veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph to a one-year deal, helping fill the void created by the recent retirement of Rob Gronkowski. Both ESPN and the NFL Network reported late Wednesday the Bucs had added Rudolph. (Tampa Bay Times)
FFToday's Take: Rudolph is 32 years old and gives some depth to the Bucs tight end room that includes Cameron Brate and rookies Cade Otton and Ko Kieft. All but Brate are off the fantasy radar.
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49ers give Jimmy Garoppolo permission to seek trade
QB has been cleared to start practicing
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 20 2022, 3:32 pm
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49ers officially have given Jimmy Garoppolo’s agents Don Yee and Carter Chow permission to seek a trade, sources said. Garoppolo has been cleared to start practicing, per team source; 49ers still are expected to exercise caution with him this summer. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Garoppolo had shoulder surgery this off-season but has been reportedly throwing for weeks and is on track with his recovery. Whether a trade deal gets done or the QB is released remains to be seen.
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New England moves N'Keal Harry to Chicago
Patriots get 2024 7th round pick
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 12 2022, 4:58 pm
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At long last, the #Patriots trade former first-rounder N'Keal Harry and it’s the #Bears as his landing spot for a 2024 7th rounder, per me and @MikeGarafolo. A solid upside move for Chicago, while New England moves on with a strong group itself. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Harry was drafted with the last pick of first round back in 2019 but has failed to produce at the NFL level. In 12 games last season he posted a 12-184-0 line on 22 targets. He'll get a fresh start in Chicago that is thin at the receiver position behind Darnell Mooney.
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Baker Mayfield on the move, headed to Carolina
Browns move on from former No.1 overall pick
By: Mike Krueger | Jul 6 2022, 1:33 pm
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A new QB in Carolina: The #Panthers are acquiring former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield from the #Browns for a 2024 conditional 5th-round draft pick, sources tell me and
@TomPelissero. Deal is pending a physical. All parties split the financials to make it happen. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The Browns, Mayfield and the Panthers all took a portion of Mayfield's salary. According to Mike Garafolo, Cleveland will pay $10.5 million (saving $8 million in salary, cap space), Carolina will pay $5 million, and Baker waived $3.5 million in base salary. Mayfield will be penciled in starter but we'll see how Carolina frames the move and the camp competition with Sam Darnold. The Browns and Panthers play in Week 1.
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Terry McLaurin gets three-year extension
$53 million in guarantees
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 28 2022, 3:20 pm
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Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is signing a three-year extension worth up to $71 million in new money that places him among the NFL's five highest-paid WRs, sources told ESPN. The deal contractually ties McLaurin, 26, to Washington through the 2025 season. McLaurin's rookie contract had been set to expire after the 2022 season. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The deal includes roughly $53 million in guarantees which is all that really matters. McLaurin decided not to attend the mandatory minicamp but this deal should pave the way for him to be at training camp in a few weeks. McLaurin finished as the WR33 in PPR leagues last season in fantasy points per game but will be viewed as more of a low-end WR2 by most fantasy owners.
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Rob Gronkowski decides to retire
33 year-old has made his decision
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 21 2022, 2:18 pm
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Breaking: Rob Gronkowski tells me he’s retiring.
The future first ballot Hall of Famer won four Super Bowls while earning a spot on the NFL’s 100th Anniversary Team and 2010s All-Decade Team.
An all-time great officially hangs em up at 33 years old. (Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Gronk has been debating whether or not to return to Tampa this season and join Tom Brady for another Super Bowl run. The Bucs had been optimistic that Gronk would decide to play but that's not the case. An in-season return isn't out of the question if Brady pushes for it, but for now the Bucs will move forward with Cameron Brate as a starter but don't be shocked if they add a veteran tight end prior to camp.
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Watson settles 20 of 24 cases against him
NFL says this will have no impact on disciplinary process
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 21 2022, 11:55 am
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has settled all but four of the lawsuits filed against him, attorney Tony Buzbee said in a statement Tuesday. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Tuesday that, "today's development has no impact on the collectively bargained disciplinary process." (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: Four cases involving Watson remain outstanding. As for discipline, the NFL suggests this will have no impact on how long Watson's suspension may be. We're expecting a ruling by the league at some point prior to training camp but an exact timeline is unknown.
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Jerick McKinnon headed back to KC, one-year deal
30 year-old RB
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 13 2022, 12:18 pm
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RB Jerick McKinnon returning to the Chiefs on a one-year deal, per source. McKinnon was big for KC in the playoffs with 315 total yards (165 receiving, 150 rushing) on 48 touches. Both sides can build off that momentum now. McKinnon turned 30 in May. (Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: McKinnon was the Chiefs best running back to close out the 2021 season and could steal some pass-receiving work from Clyde Edwards-Helaire. CEH is still likely to be the best fantasy option heading into the season but expected McKinnon, CEH and Ronald Jones to all have their moments.
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Terry McLaurin not expected to attend minicamp this week
Wants a contract extension
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 13 2022, 10:01 am
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Washington WR Terry McLaurin does not plan to attend this week’s mandatory minicamp, per source. McLaurin is continuing to seek a contract extension consistent with other comparable WRs that recently signed; until he has it, he will miss reps with new Washington QB Carson Wentz. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: As we know, the wide receiver market has ballooned in price this off-season and now every player in striking distance of a new deal wants a raise. These things typically take care of themselves with time and it's not much of a concern for fantasy owners until McLaurin begins missing training camp.
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Jameson Williams not expected to be ready for training camp
Recovering from ACL injury
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 9 2022, 11:24 am
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Jameson Williams not expected to be ready for training camp on Day 1, according to Dan Campbell. Williams will remain in Detroit throughout most of the summer to rehab his ACL (Kyle Meinke on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Williams is going to be hard-pressed to be ready for the season given he suffered his ACL injury on January 10th. As a rookie, he's going to miss valuable practice time this pre-season. His fantasy contributions in 2022 are more likely to come later in the season.
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Deebo Samuel expected to attend mini camp today
49ers offensive start unhappy in San Francisco
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 7 2022, 8:54 am
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Source: #49ers star WR Deebo Samuel is expected to attend mini camp starting today. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Head coach Kyle Shanahan said previously that he expected Deebo to attend so this isn't much of a surprise despite the fact that Samuel is unhappy in San Francisco. The team seems unwilling to part with it's star offensive player and the most likely scenario is a contract extension prior to camp.
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Bucs optimistic Gronk will re-sign before training camp
Officially, he’s undecided about this NFL future
By: Mike Krueger | Jun 5 2022, 9:00 am
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Tight end Rob Gronkowski remains unsigned and won’t be part of the team’s full squad workouts June 7-9. Officially, he’s undecided about this NFL future. Unofficially, the Bucs are optimistic he will re-sign with the team sometime before it reports to training camp in late July. (Tampa Bay Times)
FFToday's Take: We won't know for sure until it happens but signs are pointing towards Gronk returning for another season now that Tom Brady is back in mix. Gronkowski is currently a free agent and currently have roughly $12 million in salary-cap space for 2022 and haven't signed a veteran tight end this off-season.
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Cardinals sign RB Darrel Williams
Former Chief will backup James Conner
By: Mike Krueger | May 24 2022, 1:22 pm
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Breaking: FA RB Darrel Williams is signing with the #AZCardinals, per source.
I’m also told Patrick Mahomes vouched for Williams, informing Arizona that he was a back he both liked/trusted. DW had a great season w/over 1,000 scrimmage yards, 8 TDs/zero fumbles (191 touches). (Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: There Cardinals were a little thin in the running back room which includes Eno Benjamin and rookie Keaontay Ingram. Williams was respectable in the passing game in Kansas City (47-452-2 last season) and should fit in as the No.2 behind James Conner. He'll be worth a look if Conner misses time.
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Nick Foles joins the Colts, two-year deal
Will backup Matt Ryan
By: Mike Krueger | May 23 2022, 12:37 pm
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Veteran quarterback Nick Foles joins Colts on a two-year deal, per a league source (Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: This is a logical fit given Frank Reich and Foles spent time together in Philadelphia and Indianapolis only has Sam Ehlinger and James Morgan behind Matt Ryan. Foles appeared in one game (24-35, 250-1-0; 8 yds rush) last season for the Bears. He was released by Chicago this off-season after the team failed to make a trade.
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Kyler Murray won't attend OTAs, as expected
Contract negotiations quiet for now
By: Mike Krueger | May 23 2022, 11:53 am
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Cardinals’ QB Kyler Murray will not be at Arizona’s OTAs this week, as expected. All continues to remain quiet on his contract front, for now. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Murray's played social media games this off-season while team has denied trade rumors. The likely result is Murray getting a long-term deal with Arizona before the season begins. He'll be a safe mid-range QB1 in redraft leagues.
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Phillip Lindsay signs one-year deal with Colts
Colts add depth to backfield
By: Mike Krueger | May 17 2022, 2:02 pm
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Phillip Lindsay joins the Colts on a one-year deal, per his agent
@MikeMcCartney7 (Aaron Wilson on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Lindsay will slot in behind Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines on the depth chart making him a late-round dart throw at best in redraft leagues. Lindsay posted a 88-249-1; 4-45-1 line with the Texans last season and will be 28 years old in July.
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Raiders ship WR Bryan Edwards to Falcons
Las Vegas gets 5th round pick
By: Mike Krueger | May 13 2022, 3:45 pm
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The #Falcons send a 2023 5th-round pick to the #Raiders for Bryan Edwards and a 2023 7th-round pick. (Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The wide receiver-needy Falcons are taking a flier on Edwards who hasn't amounted to much after being drafted two years ago in Round 3. Edwards will help fill the void of Calvin Ridley who is suspended for the 2022 season and have a decent chance at cracking the starting lineup given the lack of depth at the position in Atlanta. The Raiders signed free agent Keelan Cole yesterday.
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Jarvis Landry lands in New Orleans
One-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | May 12 2022, 10:00 pm
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The New Orleans Saints are continuing to revamp their wide receiver corps, as five-time Pro Bowler Jarvis Landry is set to join the team. Landry appeared to confirm the homecoming by posting a social media video Friday with highlights of himself and the team. (ESPN)
FFToday's Take: The Saints will have a new look to their receiving corps with Michael Thomas set to return from his ankle injury, rookie Chris Olave and now the veteran Landry rounding out the top three. This move is downer for the fantasy values of all three receivers. Landry is coming off his worst season as a pro (52-270-2) that saw him miss five games due to a sprained knee.
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Jerry Jeudy arrested, 2nd degree criminal tampering
Domestic violence situation
By: Mike Krueger | May 12 2022, 3:37 pm
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Professional football player Jerry Jeudy has been arrested by Arapahoe Co sheriff deputies. He's being held at the Arapahoe Co jail on charges of 2nd degree criminal tampering w/a domestic violence enhancer, a misdemeanor. He's on a no bond hold. He's innocent until proven guilty. (Arapahoe Sheriff on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Hard to know at this point what his means for Jeudy and his status with Broncos. More to come as information becomes available.
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Ravens add Mike Davis to backfield
Dobbins, Edwards coming off ACL injuries
By: Mike Krueger | May 10 2022, 9:33 am
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Ravens add experienced depth in backfield with Mike Davis.
Baltimore’s top two backs - J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards- tore their ACLs before the start of last season and likely won’t return to the field this year until training camp. (Jamison Hensley on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: We know the Ravens were decimated at the running back position last season and Davis will give them some insurance if Dobbins and Edwards are slow to get up to speed in 2022. Davis' fantasy value is close to zero and solely dependent on the health of the RBs ahead of him on the depth chart.
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Sony Michel signs one-year deal with Miami
Crowded running back room in Miami
By: Mike Krueger | May 9 2022, 7:45 pm
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Source: Former #Patriots RB Sony Michel is signing with the #Dolphins. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Josina Anderson reports the deal is for one year. Michel is entering a crowded running back room that contains Raheem Mostert and Chase Edmonds at the top of the depth chart. Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed are also in Miami but there contracts aren't guaranteed. One is likely to be cut at some point this Summer. Michel will slot in as third running back for now.
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NFL schedules MNF doubleheader in Week 2
Full schedule coming Thursday night
By: Mike Krueger | May 9 2022, 8:24 am
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Two huge matchups on the slate for MNF in Week 2 this season!
Tune in for the full schedule reveal on Thursday, 5/12 at 8pm ET on @nflnetwork. (NFL.com)
FFToday's Take: The Week 2 Monday night games will be Tennessee vs. Buffalo, 7:15 pm ET and Minnesota vs. Philadelphia, 8:30 PM ET. We;ll get the full 2022 schedule on Thursday night at 8 pm ET.
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It's official: DeAndre Hopkins suspended six games
Hopkins has withdrawn his appeal
By: Mike Krueger | May 2 2022, 4:00 pm
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#AZCardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins withdrew his appeal, source said. So, now official:
Hopkins is suspended without pay for the first six games of the 2022 regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: This lengthy suspension will put a damper on Hopkins' fantasy value this season. Newly acquired Marquise Brown, A.J. Green and Rondale Moore should open the season as starters for Kyler Murray. Hopkins battled hamstring and knee issues last season which limited him to ten games. He did score 8TDs however and will likely be considered a middle-round target in redraft leagues this summer.
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Bears release QB Nick Foles
Unable to find a trade partner
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 30 2022, 10:18 pm
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The #Bears have agreed to release QB Nick Foles, his agent Justin Schulman confirmed. The team’s new regime decided to allow Foles to find his next home rather than continue to search for a trade partner. “Ryan Poles did the classy thing and Nick appreciates it,” Schulman said. (Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Foles was brought in to compete with Mitchell Trubisky in 2020 but neither stood out as the Bears averaged their way to an 8-8 record. With the drafting of Justin Fields and having Trevor Siemian as a backup, Foles is expendable. The Bears haven't been able to find a trade partner but now that he's free to sign anywhere, he'll likely find a role as backup on a QB-needy team.
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Titans ship AJ Brown to Eagles, draft Treylon Burks
Titans receive 18th overall pick in trade
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 28 2022, 9:56 pm
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The Titans are trading WR AJ Brown to the Eagles in exchange for Philadelphia’s 18th overall pick and another third-round pick, per sources. (Dianna Russini on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Wow. Brown's three-year run with the Titans is over. He battled numerous soft issue injuries but at times looked like an alpha receiver. This is somewhat of a perplexing move which we're likely to get more info on down road. Adam Schefter is reporting the Eagles are giving Brown a 4-year extension that includes $57 million guaranteed.
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Cardinals acquire Marquise Brown from Ravens
Brown played with Kyler Murray in college
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 28 2022, 9:50 pm
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@AZCardinals acquire WR Marquise Brown in trade with Ravens for first-round pick. Also get a third-round pick from Baltimore.
Brown played with Kyler Murray in college. (Darren Urban on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The Cardinals lost Christian Kirk in free agency (JAX) and recently re-signed veteran A.J. Green to go along with DeAndre Hopkins. Brown will give the team some youth at the position while the Ravens are now thin at the position.
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Broncos bring back Melvin Gordon
One-year deal
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 26 2022, 11:00 pm
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#Broncos RB Melvin Gordon is re-signing with Denver, as the two sides have agreed to terms on a 1-year deal worth up to $5M, source said. A key move before the draft. (Ian Rapoport on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: The hope of Javonte Williams having the majority of the backfield to himself in 2022 just got less likely. It seems Williams will the preferred fantasy option but Gordon will prove to be a thorn in the side of Williams and a headache for fantasy owners.
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Seahawks unclear when Chris Carson will return
Neck surgery in 2021
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 23 2022, 9:00 am
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The Seahawks remain unclear if or when running back Chris Carson will be able to return after neck surgery late last year. And whether the Seahawks think he will be able to play in 2022 could impact how they approach the draft next week. They could take a running back as depth and competition, especially with Carson and Rashaad Penny under contract for only one more year.
For now, Carroll repeated what he said earlier this offseason that there’s nothing new on Carson’s status. (Seattle Times)
FFToday's Take: Carson was limited to four games in 2021 and doesn't appear to be a lock to return in 2022. For now, Rashaad Penny should be considered the most likely starting RB for Seattle but they could address the position in the upcoming draft.
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Irv Smith expected to be ready for training camp
Meniscus injury in final pre-season game
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 19 2022, 2:44 pm
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Irv Smith Jr. says he expects to be full go by training camp: "That's the plan." He's easing into on-field work, wasn't running routes in open portion today: "I wouldn’t put an exact ‘this percent’ or ‘this percent,’ because every day I’m getting stronger and faster." (Andrew Krammer on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Smith is rehabbing from a meniscus injury that happened in the final pre-season game of last year which caused him to miss the entire 2021 regular season. The Vikings have Chris Herndon and a bunch placeholders at the tight end position so Smith should be the lead tight end as long as he remains healthy.
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Cardinals keep A.J. Green on one-year deal
33 year-old receiver back for another season
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 14 2022, 3:16 pm
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Cardinals announced they have reached agreement with WR A.J. Green on a one-year contract. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: After 10 seasons in the league, Green isn't going to command the fantasy attention he did during his prime in Cincinnati. He will fill a supporting cast role behind DeAndre Hopkins and may lose targets in the offense to Rondale Moore if Moore becomes more of a focal point in 2022. Arizona lost Christian Kirk to the Jaguars in free agency.
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Packers start rebuilding their WR depth, add Sammy Watkins
One-year deal worth up to $4 million
By: Mike Krueger | Apr 14 2022, 2:13 pm
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Packers are giving former Ravens’ WR Sammy Watkins a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, per source. (Adam Schefter on Twitter)
FFToday's Take: Green Bay lost Davante Adams (LV) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (KC) this off-season leaving them extremely thin at the wide receiver position. Watkins will help add some veteran depth at a position the Packers are likely to focus on in the upcoming draft. This is a decent spot for his fantasy value but it's hard to get excited about a player who's lacked consistency the last four years. Watkins best fantasy season (60-1047-9) was back in 2015 with the Bills.
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