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Corn Elder Returns To Panthers Practice Squad
Former Carolina Panthers cornerback Corn Elder is returning to the team's practice squad on Monday, according to a source. Elder spent time with the Panthers from 2018 through last year, totaling 43 tackles (31 solo), three passes defensed and a forced fumble in 30 games (one start). He was hoping to secure the starting job […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoEagles Release T.Y. McGill
The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran defensive tackle T.Y. McGill on Monday, according to a source. McGill had just been activated from the COVID-19 list and impressed during the preseason, but the Eagles don't have the room for him on their active roster. The 28-year-old defensive lineman played in seven games for Philadelphia in 2020 and […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoHa Ha Clinton-Dix Signs With Raiders Practice Squad
Free-agent defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad on Monday, according to his agent. Clinton-Dix landed back on the free-agent market when he was cut by the San Francisco 49ers earlier this month. The 28-year-old former first-round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2014 did not play […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoLamar Jackson Not Actively Negotiating An Extension
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and the team have had positive and ongoing talks about a big contract extension, but league sources say that Jackson doesn't have an agent actively negotiating a new deal. Jackson is immersed in preparing for the season opener on Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders, which is why he […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJedrick Wills Day-To-Day
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that offensive tackle Jedrick Wills (ankle) is day-to-day with an ankle injury that he suffered in the Week 1 season-opening loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. X-rays on Wills' ankle came back negative, so there's a chance that he might not have to miss any game action. It […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMarcus Davenport Will Miss Time With Pectoral Strain
New Orleans Saints pass-rusher Marcus Davenport (pectoral) suffered a pectoral strain in the Week 1 blowout win over the Green Bay Packers and will miss some time, according to a source. However, the good news is that he should be back sooner than later. The 25-year-old recorded three tackles (two solo) and a sack in […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMekhi Becton Needs Surgery, Expected Out 4-6 Weeks
New York Jets starting left tackle Mekhi Becton (knee) is expected to be out for four to six weeks while needing arthroscopic knee surgery to clean up damaged MCL cartilage that he suffered in the Week 1 loss to the Carolina Panthers, according to a source. When Becton was injured, the Jets moved George Fant […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBroncos Defense Lives Up To The Hype In Week 1
The Denver Broncos defense looked like their strong suit in the 27-13 Week 1 victory over the New York Giants on Sunday. With the Monday night game pending, Denver's D finished tied for seventh among team defenses to open the season in standard-scoring defensive leagues, and it was without star pass-rusher Bradley Chubb in the […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBrandon McManus Has Decent Scoring Day In Win Over Giants
Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus made all three of his extra-point tries and both of his field goals (a long of 36 yards) in the 27-13 Week 1 season-opening win over the New York Giants on Sunday on the road. Although McManus only recorded nine points for his fantasy managers in regular scoring leagues for […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoCourtland Sutton Does Very Little In Week 1 Win
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton was barely heard from on Sunday in the 27-13 win over the New York Giants in Week 1. Playing in his first regular season game since tearing his ACL in Week 2 of last year, Sutton was handled with kid gloves by the Denver coaching staff, which was a […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoAlbert Okwuegbunam Vultures A Touchdown Against Giants
Denver Broncos backup tight end Albert Okwuegbunam didn't see much work in the 27-13 Week 1 win over the New York Giants on Sunday, but he made his looks count by catching all three for 16 yards and a touchdown. Okwuegbunam's touchdown catch was a four-yarder at the goal line from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. On […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTim Patrick Finds The End Zone In Week 1
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick caught all four of his targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in the Week 1 season-opening win over the New York Giants by a score of 27-13. Patrick's touchdown catch was a two-yarder at the goal line on a play-action fake. The team's best and most consistent receiver […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoKJ Hamler Leaves Lots Of Points On The Field
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler finished the 27-13 Week 1 win over the New York Giants with three catches on four targets for 41 yards. But Hamler could've had a much bigger game if he hadn't dropped what would have been at least a potential 50-yard touchdown catch after he burnt New York's secondary […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoNoah Fant Begins The Season Strong
Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant got off to a strong start in 2021 in the 27-13 Week 1 season-opening win over the New York Giants on Sunday. Fant had a team-high eight targets and caught six of them (tied for the team lead) for 62 scoreless yards. The 23-year-old wasn't really a factor in […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJavonte Williams Heavily Involved In Season Opener
Denver Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams saw 14 carries (three more than Melvin Gordon III) for 45 yards (3.2 yards per tote) in the 27-13 Week 1 season-opening victory over the New York Giants. He caught his lone target in the passing game for a four-yard loss. It was nice to see the second-round […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMelvin Gordon III Breaks A Big Touchdown Run In Win Over Giants
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III saw three fewer carries (11) than rookie running back Javonte Williams in the 27-13 Week 1 win over the New York Giants on Sunday, but he outproduced him with 101 yards (9.2 yards per carry), including a 70-yard touchdown run to essentially ice the game in the second […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBears Lose Two Left Tackles To Injury Sunday Night
Chicago Bears left tackle Jason Peters (quadriceps) and offensive tackle Larry Borom (ankle) were both removed from the Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Rams due to injury. Peters, the starter, is questionable to return, while Borom is listed as doubtful. The 39-year-old Peters joined the team late in training camp and probably isn't […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMarshon Lattimore Considered Week-To-Week
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (thumb) suffered a thumb injury in the Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers and will need surgery to fix it, according to a source. Lattimore is now considered week-to-week after signing a new five-year, $97.6 million extension with the Saints on Sunday. But the 25-year-old's injury is […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoTeddy Bridgewater Tosses Two Touchdowns In Broncos Debut
Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was successful in his debut with the team after beating out Drew Lock in the QB competition during training camp and the preseason. Bridgewater finished 28-for-36 for 264 passing yards and two touchdowns while also running the ball three times for 19 yards in the Week 1 season-opening win over […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMarshon Lattimore, Saints Agree To Five-Year Extension
The New Orleans Saints and cornerback Marshon Lattimore agreed to a five-year, $97.6 million contract extension on Sunday that could be worth up to $100 million ($68.3 million in guarantees), according to sources. The deal includes the largest full guarantee at signing for a cornerback in NFL history. Lattimore helped the Saints win their 2021 […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBreshad Perriman A Healthy Scratch In Week 1
Chicago Bears wide receiver Breshad Perriman will be a healthy inactive for the Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Perriman is clearly buried on the team's receiver depth chart after being claimed off waivers before the season. Allen Robinson II and Darnell Mooney will be the top two receivers, but […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoDarnell Mooney, Khalil Mack Active For Sunday Night
Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (back) and linebacker Khalil Mack (groin) are active for the Sunday night game against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1 after being questionable for the game. Mooney is expected to serve as the No. 2 receiver behind Allen Robinson II after an impressive rookie campaign in 2020. Fantasy […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJason Verrett Feared To Have Torn ACL
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that he thinks cornerback Jason Verrett (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 1 win over the Detroit Lions. It's terrible news for a player that just has not been able to stay healthy. Verrett was a first-round pick by the Chargers in 2014, but […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoMarshon Lattimore Is Active For Season Opener
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore (knee) is active for the Week 1 season opener against the Green Bay Packers. It's really good news for the Saints, as they are going up against one of the best all-around wide receivers in football in Davante Adams to kick things off. Lattimore is the team's unquestioned No. […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoZa'Darius Smith Active For Week 1
Green Bay Packers linebacker Za'Darius Smith (back) is active for the Week 1 season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. Smith was listed as questionable heading into the season opener. The 29-year-old pass-rusher entered training camp on the Non-Football Injury list with a back issue that kept him out of the entire preseason, […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoBradley Chubb Inactive Against Giants
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (ankle) will be inactive in the Week 1 season opener against the New York Giants. Chubb's injury isn't considered serious, but the Broncos are erring on the side of caution here to preserve the pass-rusher for the long haul. The 25-year-old had offseason ankle surgery, but it's his other ankle […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoJermar Jefferson Won't Play In Season Opener
Detroit Lions rookie running back Jermar Jefferson is a healthy scratch for the Week 1 season opener on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The seventh-round selection will start the season behind D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams and Godwin Igwebuike in the running back rotation. The fact that Jefferson doesn't contribute on special teams could make […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoAlex Collins A Healthy Inactive To Begin The Year
Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins will be a healthy inactive for the Week 1 season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The Seahawks will roll with Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny, DeeJay Dallas and Travis Homer. Collins had 29 touches for 131 scrimmage yards and one touchdown in the preseason, but he's the odd man out […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoKellen Mond, Anthony Barr Out Against Bengals
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Kellen Mond and linebacker Anthony Barr (knee) have been ruled out for the Week 1 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rookie left tackle Christian Darrisaw (groin) has also been ruled out. With Mond being a healthy inactive, it means that Sean Mannion will serve as Kirk Cousins' backup to kick […]
Keith Hernandez 3 years agoEno Benjamin Inactive In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals running back Eno Benjamin is a healthy inactive for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans. Benjamin is listed as the No. 4 running back on the team's depth chart behind Chase Edmonds, James Conner and Jonathan Ward, so this shouldn't come as a huge surprise. Benjamin didn't see a single snap in the […]
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