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Matthew Boyd Set To Visit Orthopedic Surgeon
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (left elbow strain) will see Dallas orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister. "He'll get further evaluations and opinions and see what's next," said manager A.J. Hinch. Boyd missed more than two months this summer due to left arm discomfort before returning in late August. He made two outings before landing... Read More
Jimmy Smith Draws Questionable Tag
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (ankle) has been listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's game against the Raiders. Smith practiced in full on Thursday but was limited on Friday. Baltimore continues to fall victim to injury on both sides of the football and, as a result, could enter Week 1 with a subpar secondary.... Read More
Derek Wolfe Ruled Out For Monday Night
The Baltimore Ravens have ruled out defensive end Derek Wolfe (back, hip) ahead of Monday night's season opener against the Raiders. Wolfe did not practice on Thursday or Friday, so this decision from the team is not much of a surprise. Through 14 games last season, Wolfe racked up one sack, one fumble recovery, and... Read More
Richie Incognito Unlikely To Suit Up For MNF
Las Vegas Raiders left guard Richie Incognito (calf) is not expected to play on Monday night against the Ravens. While addressing the media, head coach Jon Gruden said, "I don't think he's going to play." Gruden also mentioned that he believes there is a "good chance" that Incognito returns in Week 2. The 38-year-old appeared... Read More
Ty'Son Williams Has Chance To Secure Starting Job
Baltimore Ravens running back Ty'Son Williams could hold on to his starting job despite the addition of Latavius Murray. As Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic writes, "I expect the Ravens to give Williams every opportunity over these first couple of weeks to solidify his hold on the starting job, specifically with the newcomers still learning... Read More
Chris Naggar Elevated To Active Roster
Cleveland Browns kicker Chris Naggar was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday afternoon. Naggar could be forced into action against the Chiefs on Sunday if Chase McLaughlin (hamstring) is unable to play. An undrafted rookie out of SMU, Naggar spent training camp with the Jets but was unable to beat... Read More
Chase McLaughlin Could Miss Season Opener
Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin (hamstring) could miss Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Chiefs. In fact, the Browns had enough concern about his injury that they promoted fellow kicker Chris Naggar to the active roster. This essentially verifies that McLaughlin, who is listed as questionable, is in jeopardy of being inactive for the contest.... Read More
Tyrann Mathieu Returns From COVID-19 List
The Kansas City Chiefs activated safety Tyrann Mathieu from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday afternoon. While the star defensive back is on the active roster, his status for Sunday's game against the Browns remains up in the air after Kansas City listed him as questionable with an illness. Mathieu impressed in 2020, amassing six interceptions... Read More
Trey Lance Still Not Throwing
San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance (finger) did not throw during Monday's practice. This is a negative development in the rookie's recovery, as head coach Kyle Shanahan said last week that the goal was for Lance to practice in full on Monday. Instead, he participated during individual drills but did not make throws. With... Read More
Tom Brady Raves About Connection With Mike Evans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady spoke fondly of veteran wide receiver Mike Evans on Tuesday. "I think we have a great connection and it's only going to get better," explained the veteran quarterback. Evans, a seven-year veteran and three-time Pro Bowler, caught 70 passes for 1,006 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. He exited... Read More
Le'Veon Bell Joins Ravens Practice Squad
The Baltimore Ravens have signed free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell to their practice squad. Bell opened 2020 with the Jets but was eventually cut loose and scooped up by the Chiefs. In total through 11 games last year, he amassed 466 scrimmage yards and just two touchdowns. The 29-year-old made three Pro Bowls and was... Read More
O.J. Howard Praised By Tom Brady
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady spoke highly of tight end O.J. Howard (Achilles) on Tuesday afternoon. The veteran signal-caller noted that Howard has worked really hard to prepare for Week 1 following his injury. Brady also expects a big season out of the 26-year-old. Through just four games last season, the former first-round pick... Read More
Danny Amendola Visits With Texans
The Houston Texans hosted free-agent wide receiver Danny Amendola for a visit on Tuesday. Currently 35 years old, Amendola held out during free agency and the offseason in hopes of finding the right situation. Now with just over 48 hours until the regular season kicks off, Amendola and the Texans are mutually exploring their options.... Read More
Kerryon Johnson Works Out With Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders hosted free-agent running back Kerryon Johnson for a visit on Tuesday. A former second-round pick, Johnson impressed as a rookie with the Lions in 2018 but saw his career go downhill due to injury. Last season, he amassed 71 touches for 368 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns. The Madison Academy product... Read More
Tony Jones Jr. Receives Backfield Promotion
New Orleans Saints running back Tony Jones Jr. was promoted to the No. 2 role in the backfield when veteran Latavius Murray was released on Tuesday evening. While Jones, a 2020 undrafted free agent, saw the field for just five snaps as a rookie, he made tremendous strides during the preseason and was already pushing... Read More
Brandon Aiyuk Not Expected To Return Punts Immediately
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) practiced on Monday. This marked his first practice session in 10 days. As Cam Inman of The Mercury News points out, the second-year receiver "is a punt return option, but I doubt they press him into double duty." As such, it looks like Aiyuk will open 2021... Read More
Latavius Murray Released By Saints
The New Orleans Saints have released running back Latavius Murray. The move came after the 31-year-old refused to take a pay cut on Sunday. Through two seasons in New Orleans, the former sixth-round pick amassed 1,704 scrimmage yards and 11 total touchdowns. By cutting Murray, the Saints create $3.176 million in salary cap space while... Read More
Sterling Shepard Could 'Lead Giants In Catches'
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard could lead the team in catches this season, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. While Kenny Golladay is battling a lingering hamstring injury and Kadarius Toney still needs to get acclimated to playing NFL defenses, Shepard projects to be a consistent staple of the offense once again.... Read More
Ross Dwelley Offers Value In Deeper Leagues
San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley represents an intriguing player to stash in deeper fantasy leagues, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. While Dwelley is stuck behind George Kittle on the depth chart, it's no secret that the latter's physical style of play subjects him to injuries. If Kittle were to go down... Read More
Jakobi Meyers Was 'Best Receiver In Camp'
New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers stood out as the team's "best receiver in camp," according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic. While Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne received big money during free agency, it was Meyers who performed the best and built the strongest rapport with Mac Jones this summer. With the mobile... Read More
Myles Gaskin Could Thrive In Rotation
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin is poised for a strong season regardless of whether Malcolm Brown and Salvon Ahmed play a role in 2021, according to Sheil Kapadia of The Athletic. There was initially some doubt about Gaskin's outlook after Brown thrived in Week 1 of the preseason, but Kapadia offers some faith in... Read More
Kenyan Drake Offers Upside In Change-Of-Pace Role
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake could see significant usage despite being listed as Josh Jacobs' backup, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. While Jacobs, the incumbent starter, will handle the duties of a lead back, Drake offers upside as someone who can provide a change of pace. Specifically, Reed notes that the... Read More
Dan Arnold Drawing Hype As Fantasy Sleeper
Carolina Panthers tight end Dan Arnold represents an intriguing sleeper option in fantasy football leagues, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic. Arnold inked a deal with the Panthers this offseason after splitting parts of three seasons with the Saints and Cardinals. Through 16 games in Arizona last season, the Wisconsin-Platteville product caught 31 passes... Read More
Odell Beckham Jr. Should Be Ready For Week 1
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (torn ACL) is expected to be active for Sunday's season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Beckham, who tore his ACL last October, stood out during practice and could be headed for a huge bounce-back season. Assuming he's capable of a full workload, the LSU product figures to... Read More
Kenneth Gainwell Could See A Significant Workload
Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders will open the season as the Eagles' starting running back, but Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell could also see significant workloads. Specifically, Gainwell has a chance "to emerge as the primary pass-catching threat out of the backfield" if Sanders' preseason struggles continue, according to Bo Wulf of The Athletic.... Read More
Dolphins Release Linebacker Benardrick McKinney
The Dolphins have released linebacker Benardrick McKinney, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Miami acquired McKinney and a seventh-round pick from the Texans earlier this offseason, but the marriage is now over after less than six months. This preseason, the 28-year-old made two tackles and was listed as the starting linebacker on the Dolphins'... Read More
Malcolm Butler 'Mulling Retirement' Amidst Personal Situation
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler "is dealing with a personal situation that has him mulling retirement," according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. While further details are unknown, Butler has been away from the team for several days. The Super Bowl-winning cornerback joined Arizona this offseason after four seasons with the Patriots and three with the... Read More
Collin Johnson Offers Fantasy Upside as Red-Zone Weapon
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson has emerged as an under-the-radar weapon that could provide value for fantasy managers. Andy Staples of The Athletic identified Johnson as the Jaguars' biggest fantasy football sleeper, adding that he expects "the 6-foot-6 receiver from Texas to be a frequent red-zone target." He finished 2020 with just 18 catches... Read More
Rondale Moore May Quickly Move Up The Depth Chart
It was clear that the Cardinals had a vision for Rondale Moore when they selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, Lindsay Jones of The Athletic opines that the Purdue product could receive a significant portion of Larry Fitzgerald's vacated targets, potentially more than anyone else on the team. Jones... Read More
Cam Newton Looking Like Patriots' Starting Quarterback
While Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has yet to name a starting quarterback for Week 1, Jeff Howe of The Athletic notes that the job will likely go to Cam Newton. The 32-year-old started all three preseason games and played alongside the first-team offense during Sunday's preseason finale. Meanwhile, all of rookie Mac Jones's reps... Read More
