4 years agoCarolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas is hampered by a toe injury that he sustained during practice Monday, one that came back negative after X-rays. Head coach Matt Rhule didn’t sound overly concerned about the ailment, but with Week 1’s matchup against Las Vegas less than two weeks away, Thomas’ DFS upside remains unclear. With Greg Olson no longer in the mix, Thomas will be Carolina’s TE1 from the jump, with Chris Manhertz as his likely backup. Thomas’ season-long upside remains above average, but he also boasts considerable risk both due to injury and generally getting lost in the offensive shuffle. Check back for any updates that may confirm his status ahead of Week 1.--Jesse Borek
Source: David Newton