4 days agoThe Baltimore Ravens signed free-agent defensive back Yannick Ngakoue, who last played for the Ravens in 2020, on Monday to give them extra pass-rush help, according to a source. The 29-year-old pass-rusher has 69 career NFL sacks with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Raiders, Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bears and the Ravens. He will begin on Baltimore's practice squad but should eventually join the active roster. Ngakoue was a Pro Bowler in his second year in the league in 2017, when he had a career-high 12 sacks, 30 tackles (24 solo) and a league-leading six forced fumbles in 16 games played. In 13 contests with the Bears last year, Ngakoue had 22 tackles (13 solo), four sacks, six tackles for loss and seven QB hits. In nine games for Baltimore back in 2020, he had 11 solo tackles and three sacks.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
4 days agoWashington Commanders running back
Austin Ekeler (concussion) won't return to Monday's meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran had only three touches. However, he ran for 35 yards and scored a touchdown off a 24-yard carry in the second quarter, adding two catches for 22 yards. Ekeler hasn't been the reliable fantasy option he was during his time with the Los Angeles Chargers. But after finding the end zone on Monday night, fantasy managers will monitor his health more closely heading into the Commanders' Week 4 game versus the Arizona Cardinals. With Ekeler out of the equation,
Jeremy McNichols should get the scraps left over by
Brian Robinson Jr. for the remainder of Week 3.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
4 days agoCarolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales reiterated that veteran quarterback
Andy Dalton is the starting QB after he led the team to their first win of the season over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3 on Sunday. "Andy's our quarterback. He gives us our best chance to win," Canales said. Carolina decided to bench
Bryce Young, the first overall pick in 2023, after two disastrous outings to begin his sophomore campaign. Dalton proceeded to go 26-for-37 for 319 yards with three touchdowns and no interception in a surprising 36-22 win over Vegas. The Red Rifle instantly made the Panthers' offense better in his first start of the year, and while Young is expected to start again at some point in 2024, this is Dalton's show for now. QB-needy fantasy managers in superflex leagues could do worse than Dalton in a pinch heading into Carolina's Week 4 meeting against his former team, the Cincinnati Bengals.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Joe Person
4 days agoWashington Commanders running back
Austin Ekeler (head) is uncertain to return to Monday's Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran back is currently being evaluated for a concussion after hitting his head during the third quarter of Monday's game. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Commanders play it safe and hold out Ekeler for the rest of the game. Before exiting, Ekeler rushed three times for 35 yards with a touchdown on the ground. He also hauled in both his targets for 22 yards in the receiving game. His absence should mean more playing time for fellow back
Brian Robinson Jr. during the second half of this game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: JP Finlay
4 days agoSan Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (Achilles) is hopeful to get back on the field around mid-season, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. Greenlaw is still recovering from a torn Achilles that he suffered during the Super Bowl in February. The organization hasn't given a solid timetable on his return and said he's still a ways away. His return will be an immediate boost to this defensive unit, but until then De'Vondre Campbell figures to continue starting in his place.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Eric Branch
4 days agoLas Vegas Raiders quarterback
Gardner Minshew II will remain the team's starter heading into the Week 4 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. There were some rumors going around that the Raiders would shake it up at QB after
Aidan O'Connell was called upon to take over under center during Sunday's blowout loss to the Carolina Panthers. For now, the Raiders are sticking with Minshew, but head coach Antonio Pierce hinted that a change could be on the horizon. O'Connell looked decent as he completed 9-of-12 passing attempts for 82 yards and one touchdown in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. Neither quarterback is going to be a viable fantasy option for managers right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
4 days agoCincinnati Bengals right tackle Trent Brown (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's Week 3 matchup against the Washington Commanders. This is awful to see as it appeared Brown's knee gave out while trying to pass protect during the second quarter. The veteran tackle needed to be carted off the field, which is never a good sign. It wouldn't be surprising if the Bengals are without the 10-year tackle for a lengthy period of time. Amarius Mims figures to take over at right tackle for at least the rest of this game, but possibly longer if Brown misses time.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Ian Rapoport
4 days agoJacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (foot) is currently considered questionable to return to Monday's Week 3 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. This is a tough break for the Jaguars who are already without multiple key defenders. First, defensive back Jarrian Jones (shoulder) left during the first drive of the game, now Oluokun exits during the first half as well. His absence will probably mean that Ventrell Miller or De'Antre Prince gets more time if he can't return. The Jaguars cannot afford to have anymore defensive injuries, so hopefully Jones and Oluokun can return during this game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jaguars PR
4 days agoJacksonville Jaguars defensive back Jarrian Jones (shoulder) is considered as questionable to return to Monday's Week 3 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Jones was forced to exit during the first drive of the game due to a shoulder injury. The loss of Jones is a big hit with the Jaguars secondary already banged up. This secondary is already without Tyson Campbell, Andrew Wingard, Darnell Savage, and now possibly Jones. It's going to tough for the Jaguars to slow down Bills' quarterback
Josh Allen with a handful of key defenders sidelined. Christian Braswell figures to see increased playing time with Jones sidelined.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Jaguars PR
4 days agoDetroit Lions Pro Bowl and All-Pro center Frank Ragnow (pectoral) suffered a partially torn pectoral muscle in the Week 3 win over the Arizona Cardinals and is considered week-to-week, according to sources. Ragnow suffered the injury early on Sunday and will surely miss some time moving forward, but the belief is that his injury isn't season-ending. The 28-year-old was reportedly assessing his future in the offseason after dealing with an inoperable toe injury in recent seasons, in addition to ankle and knee injuries late last year. The former 20th overall pick in 2018 out of Arkansas is a big piece of Detroit's offense, so it will be interesting to see how they far for however long Ragnow sits out. With Ragnow at least likely to miss Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night, Michael Niese is set to be forced into a starting role.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
4
days
agoHouston
Texans
wide
receiver
Tank
Dell
(ribs)
was
dealing
with
soreness
on
Monday
after
taking
a
hit
to
his
ribs
in
the
Week
3
loss
to
the
Minnesota
Vikings.
Dell
isn't
dealing
with
any
structural
damage,
though,
according
to
a
league
source.
In
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4 days agoPittsburgh Steelers running back
Jaylen Warren (knee) was set to undergo an MRI exam on his knee on Monday. Warren was apparently injured in the team's Week 3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, but the severity of his injury is unknown at the time.
Najee Harris (arm) was also banged up on Sunday and was seen with his right arm in a sling on Monday. Harris' injury doesn't appear to be too serious, but the two RBs injuries help explain why
Cordarrelle Patterson got some late-game run against the Chargers. Warren had only three carries for five yards and caught his only target for a four-yard loss before leaving. After serving as a solid RB3/flex for most of last year for fantasy managers, Warren has been unplayable in fantasy lineups through three weeks in 2024 with only 14 carries for 54 yards while catching five passes for 28 yards.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Steelers Now - Nick Farabaugh
4 days agoPittsburgh Steelers running back
Najee Harris (arm) suffered an apparent right-arm injury in the team's Week 3 win over the visiting Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday and was seen in the locker room on Monday with his right elbow in a sling. Harris wasn't removed from the game early, but
Cordarrelle Patterson saw increased usage late in the contest against the Chargers with Harris ailing. Harris' final carry of the game went for a game-high 21 yards, and he finished with 18 carries for 70 yards and no touchdowns, adding a season-high five catches for 16 yards. It's something to watch going into Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts, but it doesn't appear that Harris' injury is very serious. The 26-year-old has 55 carries for 209 yards and seven catches for 30 yards through the first three games, and he could see more touches if
Jaylen Warren (knee) ends up missing time.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Steelers Now - Alan Saunders
4 days agoLos Angeles Chargers stellar rookie offensive tackle Joe Alt (knee) suffered an MCL sprain in the Week 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Steeler on Sunday and is expected to miss time, according to sources. The good news is Alt isn't expected to need surgery on his knee. In addition to Alt being injured, left tackle Rashawn Slater (pectoral) strained his pectoral muscle against Pittsburgh, and quarterback
Justin Herbert (ankle) aggravated his high-ankle sprain. The Chargers have their bye in Week 5, so there's a good chance Alt won't be out there for a big divisional clash against the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend. If Slater also sits out this Sunday, the Chiefs defense could have their way with LA's offensive line. We'll have a better idea of whether the 21-year-old Alt is able to play based on his practice status later this week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
4
days
agoThe
Los
Angeles
Chargers
signed
free-agent
wide
receiver
Jalen
Reagor
to
their
practice
squad
on
Monday,
according
to
a
source.
The
Chargers
are
adding
some
depth
at
the
receiver
position
with
DJ
Chark
(hip)
currently
on
Injured
Reserve
and
after
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