17 hours agoThe Cleveland Browns have uncertainty at their left-tackle spot heading into Thursday's battle with the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers after Dawand Jones (leg) suffered a season-ending fractured fibula in the Week 11 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) will likely return to the starting lineup if he's healthy enough to play. If Wills cannot go this week, Germain Ifedi would likely get the nod to protect quarterback
Jameis Winston's blind side against one of the best defenses in the NFL. Ifedi has played both tackle spots in 2024 for Cleveland. With their offensive line beat up, the Browns added Geron Christian from the Rams' practice squad earlier this week for more depth after he was forced to start the final nine games a year ago. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said it's unlikely Christian will play on such a short week.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
17 hours agoThe Dallas Cowboys opened running back
Brandin Cooks' (knee) 21-day practice window on Wednesday to return from Injured Reserve. Head coach Mike McCarthy said on Tuesday that the team is hoping to get Cooks back for their Week 12 divisional tilt this Sunday against the Washington Commanders. The 31-year-old veteran has been out since Sept. 26 due to an infected right knee that required surgery, so even though his practice window has opened, he's not a lock to return this weekend. Cooks is going to need to prove to Dallas in practice this week that he's ready to roll. Even if he is cleared to play against Washington on Sunday, fantasy managers would be wise to avoid him in starting lineups with quarterback
Cooper Rush now leading the offense. Cooks caught nine passes for 91 yards and one touchdown in four games before his injury.
UPDATE: Cooks was limited in Wednesday's practice.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: DallasCowboys.com - Patrik Walker
17 hours agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans (hamstring) was seen on the practice field again on Wednesday. We won't know exactly how much Evans did in practice until the team releases their official report later in the day, but all signs are trending toward him returning to action this Sunday to take on the New York Giants coming out of the team's bye. He missed the last three games due to a right-hamstring ailment and said he probably could have pushed to return for the Week 10 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 31-year-old future Hall of Famer should be returned to all fantasy lineups this weekend if he's active as the clear WR1 for the Bucs now that
Chris Godwin (ankle) is out for the season. When healthy, Evans has averaged 11.8 half-PPR points in seven games, which ranks 21st among all pass-catchers.
UPDATE: Evans is planning to play in Week 12 after being limited in Wednesday's practice.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud
19 hours agoThe New York Giants formally moved on from quarterback
Daniel Jones, and some Giants players are unhappy with the way the benching was handled, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. The former first-round pick will be relegated to third string as the 2-8 Giants protect against the possibility of a $23 million injury guarantee in his contract for 2025. A player reportedly told Schultz, "We're not idiots. They did it because of money." Quarterback
Tommy Devito, not
Drew Lock, will start this week against Tampa Bay, which means even more uncertainty for fantasy-relevant players like wide receiver
Malik Nabers and running back
Tyrone Tracy Jr.--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports
20 hours agoThere are "far more questions than answers" surrounding the future of the New York Jets and quarterback
Aaron Rodgers, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The Jets already have started cleaned house, firing coach Robert Saleh earlier this season and general manager Joe Douglas on Tuesday, which leaves Rodgers' future with the team in doubt. The veteran quarterback is under contract for next season, but will turn 41 next month, has no guaranteed money remaining on his deal, and is in the midst of a 3-8 season. The former MVP has said he is leaning toward playing in 2025, but whether it's for the Jets is yet to be decided.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network
20 hours agoPhiladelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni on Monday said running back
Saquon Barkley losing out on touches near the goal line is something "you always think about." The Eagles, of course, are devastatingly effective using quarterback
Jalen Hurts to sneak the ball in short yardage, but often at the expense of their running backs. Kevin Patra of NFL.com cited Barkley being tackled at the one or two-yard line 11 times this season, which is the most in the league. The 2024 free agent signing is still having a monster year with a career-best 5.8 yards per carry, eight touchdowns, and the overall No. 2 ranking for fantasy running backs. Sirianni called Barkley "a great teammate," but it seems as if Hurts getting the goal-line work will continue to be a fact of life for Eagles running backs.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
1 day agoThe Chicago Bears have signed free-agent safety Adrian Colbert, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Colbert spent this past training camp with the Bears, but he hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since 2022. The veteran has totaled 41 appearances (22 starts) across six years in the league. He has two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery but is still looking for his first career sack and interception. Colbert will offer additional depth as the Bears look to bolster their defensive secondary.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
1 day agoArizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Bailey has been suspended six games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. The loss of Bailey won't mean much for this Cardinals roster given Bailey has only played in one game in 2024. Bailey spent four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals before joining the Cardinals this offseason. Bailey will be eligible to return at the end of the regular season, but he was a non-factor on this defense anyway.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: cardinals.com
1 day agoThe Cincinnati Bengals have claimed defensive back Marco Wilson off waivers on Tuesday. Wilson was waived by the New England Patriots on Monday, so it didn't take long for him to find a new home. Wilson has been a rotational player in New England this season with only 15 tackles in 10 games. The Bengals needed to do something quick with
DJ Turner (collarbone) done for the season. That being said, Wilson should have a bigger role with the Bengals than he did with the Pats. Wilson is a former third-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals, but he has seen his role on the field decrease each season. He'll get a chance to prove himself in Cincinnati.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Sports Illustrated
1 day agoCleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) was able to get through a limited practice session on Tuesday. This is good news after Wills sat out to open the week after missing last week's matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The fact he was back on the field is a good sign ahead of Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wills hasn't played much this season due to a knee issue and was reportedly benched earlier in the season for not playing through the injury. Wills and the Browns don't seem to be seeing eye-to-eye, which could mean Wills heads elsewhere this offseason with this being his final year on his contract. If he sits Thursday, Germain Ifedi would likely be asked to start at left tackle, which would be a downgrade for this offense.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: browns.com
1 day agoPittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (rest) was once again absent from the practice field on Tuesday. This is now back-to-back days that Heyward has sat out of practice for rest purposes. The veteran pass rusher doesn't appear to be dealing with any injuries and he has played in all the games so far this season. Heyward has recorded 39 tackles, six tackles for loss, and five sacks through 10 games this season. The Steelers have a short week with a matchup against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday. It looks like the Steelers just want to keep Heyward fresh for that game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: steelers.com
1 day agoPittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (ankle) was unable to participate during Tuesday's practice session. Highsmith has missed his second straight practice which is not good news heading into the Thursday Night matchup against the Cleveland Browns. He suffered an ankle injury in Week 10 and as a result Highsmith didn't play during last week's win over the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers haven't placed him on the injured reserve, but head coach Mike Tomlin did say that Highsmith is considered as week-to-week right now. Highsmith has 19 tackles, four tackles for loss, and three sacks through six games this season. If he sits, Nick Herbig could see more snaps during Thursday's game.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: steelers.com
1
day
agoCleveland
Browns
standout
cornerback
Denzel
Ward
(ribs,
ankle)
was
limited
in
practice
on
Tuesday.
Ward
was
limited
on
Monday
as
well
but
he
has
not
missed
a
game
in
2024.
As
such,
his
status
for
Week
12
against
the
Pittsburgh
Steelers
is
not
likely
to
be
in
doubt.
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1
day
agoCleveland
Browns
cornerback
Greg
Newsome
II
(shoulder)
was
a
limited
participant
in
practice
for
the
second
day
in
a
row
on
Tuesday.
Newsome
is
a
solid
young
corner
opposite
Denzel
Ward
(ribs,
ankle).
With
Ward
also
battling
injuries
and
defensive
end
Myles
Garrett
(hip)
finding
his
way
onto
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1
day
agoCleveland
Browns
defensive
end
Myles
Garrett
(hip)
did
not
practice
on
Tuesday.
Garrett
was
not
listed
on
Monday's
injury
report
so
his
sudden
appearance
is
concerning
for
Browns
fans.
The
Browns'
defense
has
not
played
anywhere
near
the
level
it
did
in
2023
when
they
were
one
of
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