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Jake Kumerow Makes 53-Man Roster
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jake Kumerow made the team's final 53-man roster. Kumerow stood out in training camp and the preseason, but he missed the final couple of games with an injury. He'll be battling for a role behind Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, Geronimo Allison and Trevor Davis with rookies J'mon Moore, Equanimeous St. […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRico Gathers Arrested For Marijuana Possession
Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers, who made the 53-man roster, was arrested for marijuana possession on Friday in Frisco, Texas. He has posted bond and will be released from jail. It's unclear if Gathers will be facing a suspension from the league. Either way, he's at best third on the depth chart behind Blake […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoAlfred Morris Could Be Starter In Week 1
San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris could be the starter in Week 1 against the Vikings with Jerick McKinnon (knee) out for the year. Matt Breida will most likely be the backup to Morris, with special teams ace Raheem Mostert available in emergency situations. Morris and Breida should both be owned in all fantasy […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTerence Newman Announces Retirement
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Terence Newman announced his retirement on Saturday. He was set to enter his 16th professional season, but instead he will join the team's coaching staff immediately. Newman spent nine of his 15 seasons playing for head coach Mike Zimmer. The soon-to-be 40-year-old entered the league in 2003 as the fifth overall pick […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCowboys Cut Dan Bailey
The Dallas Cowboys cut place kicker Dan Bailey on Saturday. It's a pretty big surprise after Bailey made 15 of his 20 field goal attempts in 12 games for the Cowboys last season. He had also made three of five of his attempts beyond 50 yards, including a long of 56 yards. With Bailey now […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJeremy McNichols Doesn't Make Final Roster
The San Francisco 49ers released running back Jeremy McNichols when rosters were cut down to 53 players on Saturday. McNichols was facing an uphill battle to make the final roster after the team signed veteran Alfred Morris. Morris and Matt Breida will share a heavy workload with Jerick McKinnon (knee) done for the year, while […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoColts Acquire Marcus Johnson
The Indianapolis Colts acquired wide receiver Marcus Johnson from the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday in exchange for tight end Darrell Daniels, according to a source. Johnson will give the Colts depth behind Ryan Grant, Chester Rogers and Zach Pascal, but he's not fantasy relevant. Daniels will help the Seahawks get by with Ed Dickson still […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMatt Breida Medically Cleared
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (shoulder) has been medically cleared and is "good to go," according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. With Jerick McKinnon (knee) done for the year, Breida's role has increased considerably over the weekend, although he's expected to share the lead role with veteran Alfred Morris. Hopefully those that drafted […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCarson Wentz Not Expected To Start In Week 1
The Philadelphia Eagles plan is to start quarterback Nick Foles in the season opener on Thursday against the Falcons over Carson Wentz (knee), according to sources. Wentz's rehab has been a successful process, but the Eagles are taking the cautious approach. Wentz could possibly sit out another week, too, which makes his draft stock entering […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSeahawks Not Expected To Trade Earl Thomas
The Seattle Seahawks are not expected to trade safety Earl Thomas unless another team steps up in a way no team has to date, according to a source. The Seahawks will not give Thomas away but don't want to give him a contract extension. It remains to be seen if Thomas will hold out into […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCowboys Cut Bo Scarbrough
The Dallas Cowboys cut running back Bo Scarbrough on Saturday, according to a source. Dallas will go with Rod Smith and fullback Jamize Olawale behind Ezekiel Elliott in the backfield. Scarbrough is a candidate to join the team's practice squad.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJack Conklin Activated From PUP
The Tennessee Titans activated offensive tackle Jack Conklin (knee) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday. Conklin should be ready before Week 9. He has yet to practice all summer but is one of the better offensive lineman when he's on the field.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJets Cut Clive Walford
The New York Jets cut tight end Clive Walford after attempting to trade him and finding no takers, according to sources. The Jets are going with Eric Tomlinson, Jordan Leggett, Neal Sterling and rookie Chris Herndon IV at the position. Nobody from this group is fantasy relevant.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoThomas Rawls Doesn't Make Final Roster
The New York Jets cut running back Thomas Rawls on Saturday, according to a source. The move was expected, as Rawls was hurt most of the summer. Gang Greene will go with Isaiah Crowell, Bilal Powell, rookie Trenton Cannon and Elijah McGuire in their backfield to kick off the regular season.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoZach Zenner Placed On IR
The Detroit Lions placed running back Zach Zenner (back) on Injured Reserve on Saturday after he left the final preseason game with a back injury. That will end Zenner's 2018 season.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoLeonte Carroo Joins Practice Squad
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Leonte Carroo has joined the team's practice squad after being cut from the active roster, according to a source. Carroo has been a bust as a third-round pick in 2016, catching just 10 passes for 98 yards and one touchdown in his two seasons.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoEd Dickson Says He's Ready
Seattle Seahawks tight end Ed Dickson (quadriceps) said that he's ready for Week 1 against the Broncos. It looks like he'll come off the Non-Football Injury list ahead of the season opener, but he'll likely be behind Nick Vannett as the main pass-catching tight end if he's active. Dickson can be ignored for fantasy purposes.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoGarrett Gilbert Released By Panthers
The Carolina Panthers cut backup quarterback Garrett Gilbert among many moves to trim their roster down to 53 players this weekend. Gilbert was the front-runner to be the backup to Cam Newton, but he lost out on the gig to Taylor Heinicke. Heinicke's experience in offensive coordinator Norv Turner's scheme in Minnesota likely gave him […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoWalker Buehler Undergoing X-Rays
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (foot) left the clubhouse on Sunday to have precautionary X-rays on his left foot. The injury doesn't appear to be too serious, but check back later for the results of his tests. The talented right-hander allowed just one run on two hits while striking out nine and walking […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBroncos Cut Carlos Henderson
The Denver Broncos released wide receiver Carlos Henderson on Saturday, according to sources. The third-round pick last year, Henderson didn't play at all in his rookie season due to injury and hadn't reported to training camp because of personal issues. The writing was on the wall when the Broncos drafted rookies Courtland Sutton and Daesean […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoRoger Lewis Released By Giants
The New York Giants released wide receiver Roger Lewis on Saturday, according to a source. He was third on the team last year with 416 receiving yards and at times was the team's top wideout with Odell Beckham Jr., Brandon Marshall and Sterling Shepard injured.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoEvan Engram Expected To Play In Week 1
New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (concussion) has made progress and is expected to play in Week 1 against the Jaguars, barring any setbacks. Engram should be good to go for the season opener, and fantasy owners will want to throw him into their lineups despite the tough matchup. There won't be as many […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoDavid Johnson Unlikely To Get New Deal Before Season
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson and the team are far apart in talks for a new deal and an extension isn't expected to happen before the season opener, according to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora. Johnson is scheduled to make $1.88 million in base salary in the final year of his rookie deal. He […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoJets Release Charcandrick West, Taylor Bertolet
The New York Jets released running back Charcandrick West and place kicker Taylor Bertolet this weekend as they trimmed their final roster down to 53 players. West was just signed at the end of August. Bilal Powell, rookie Trenton Cannon and Elijah McGuire will fill in behind Isaiah Crowell in the backfield. Bertolet's release signals […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoSteelers Release Landry Jones
The Pittsburgh Steelers released quarterback Landry Jones this weekend. The Steelers decided to go with rookie Mason Rudolph and Joshua Dobbs as the backups to Ben Roethlisberger. Jones played in parts of three games last year and had one touchdown and one interception in 28 pass attempts.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMatt Barkley Placed On IR
The Cincinnati Bengals placed quarterback Matt Barkley (knee) on the Injured Reserve on Sunday. He won't be eligible to return until after Week 8. Jeff Driskel will be the primary backup to Andy Dalton heading into Week 1.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoMarkus Wheaton, Kamar Aiken Among Roster Casualties
The Philadelphia Eagles waived wide receivers Markus Wheaton and Kamar Aiken, quarterback Joe Callahan and running back Matt Jones as they trimmed their roster down to 53 players this weekend. It's a bit surprising that both Wheaton and Aiken were let go with Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) set to miss the first couple weeks of the […]
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoTom Savage Doesn't Survive Final Cuts
The New Orleans Saints released quarterback Tom Savage this weekend after they traded for Teddy Bridgewater this week. The writing was on the wall for Savage once the team acquired Bridgewater. Taysom Hill will be the No. 3 behind Bridgewater and Drew Brees.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoBrowns Release Devon Cajuste
The Cleveland Browns released tight end Devon Cajuste on Sunday. Cajuste had been impressing in training camp and the preseason, so it's a minor surprise that he didn't make the final roster. The Browns will go with David Njoku, Darren Fells, Orson Charles and Seth DeValve.
Keith Hernandez 6 years agoCardale Jones Waived
The Los Angeles Chargers waived quarterback Cardale Jones on Sunday. Jones lost out in the backup battle to Geno Smith during training camp and the preseason. The converted wide receiver remains fantasy irrelevant.
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