Matthew Stafford Leaves Early Due To Hamstring Tightness

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (hamstring) did not complete Wednesday's joint workout with the Cowboys due to hamstring tightness. Stafford played the first half of practice, including several 11-on-11 series, but left early as a precaution after feeling tightness in his hamstring. During the remainder of practice, backup quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett […]

J.J. McCarthy Set To Miss Entire Rookie Season

Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) will miss his entire rookie season after having successful surgery on Wednesday morning on the meniscus in his knee. The Vikings announced on Tuesday that the 21-year-old had a meniscus tear in his right knee, and apparently he needed a full repair, which will cost him all […]

NFL Quarterback Salaries (2024) - All Starters Ranked From Highest to Lowest

The most important position in sports, quarterbacks will always command top dollar on the open market. If you don't have an elite signal caller, you won't win on the biggest stage. General managers need to be savvy with when and how much they pay their quarterbacks. The market will be reset every year as the […]

Jake Browning To Miss Time With A Rib Injury

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jake Browning (ribs) is expected to miss time with a rib injury, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Browning filled in admirably for Joe Burrow when the latter missed a large chunk of last season with a wrist injury, prompting the team to re-sign him as their backup quarterback. Veteran Logan Woodside […]

Undervalued Quarterbacks and Fantasy Football Sleepers for 2024 Drafts

The 2023 fantasy football season tossed quite a few curveballs our way, especially for those who staked their fantasy football hopes on quarterbacks. Icons like Justin Herbert, Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Deshaun Watson, Anthony Richardson, and Daniel Jones all saw their seasons end prematurely. At the same time, stud quarterback Kyler Murray spent most of […]

Hendon Hooker Could Play Preseason Game Versus Kansas City

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell believes quarterback Hendon Hooker (concussion) is trending toward playing in the team's second preseason game against Kansas City on Saturday. The reserve quarterback suffered a concussion during Detroit's preseason opener against the Giants. Last week was the preseason debut for Hooker, who missed all of his rookie campaign recovering […]

Four Fantasy Football Veterans To Avoid In FFPC Best Ball Drafts

With training camps well underway and the first preseason game this week, we are starting to get our first looks at NFL players for the 2024 season. Based on what we see and learn over the next few weeks, many of our judgments will be confirmed or shifted in drafts still ahead. The same can […]

Spencer Rattler Returns To Practice

New Orleans Saints rookie fifth-round quarterback Spencer Rattler (thigh) returned to training camp practice on Tuesday apparently suffered a bruised thigh in his NFL debut in Saturday's preseason contest against the Arizona Cardinals and sat out Sunday's practice. Rattler followed Derek Carr and Jake Haener on Saturday and went 9-for-17 for 70 yards while also […]

Sam Darnold Set To Start In Week 1

With Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) scheduled to under knee surgery, Sam Darnold is now squarely in line to be the team's opening-day starting QB in Week 1 against the New York Giants. Even if McCarthy was fully healthy, Darnold was expected to open as Minnesota's starting signal-caller, but the 27-year-old former […]

Dak Prescott To Return To Practice On Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) was scheduled to take part in Tuesday's mock game. "If we were in pads today, he would practice," head coach Mike McCarthy said. Prescott will then return to a joint practice on Wednesday with the Los Angeles Rams. The 31-year-old has had some residual ankle soreness crop up this […]

Justin Herbert Still In Walking Boot

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (foot) is still in a walking boot. It was reported on August 1 that Herbert would wear a boot on his right foot for approximately two weeks while he recovers from a plantar fascia injury. Now that the two-week mark is almost upon us, fantasy managers will be eager […]

When Is J.J. McCarthy Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy was the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Vikings lost Kirk Cousins in free agency, leaving them without a starting-caliber quarterback on the roster. While the team quickly signed Sam Darnold to a one-year deal to replace Cousins, Minnesota doesn’t view him as the long-term answer. […]

Taysom Hill Could Play Up To Five Positions In 2024

The expectation is that New Orleans Saints super utility man Taysom Hill could play up to five positions this year -- fullback, running back, quarterback, tight end and wide receiver. It doesn't mean he'll play all those positions, but the Saints are keeping their options open. They want to get him traditional tailback/fullback work and […]

Derek Carr Will Be Asked To Make Fewer Adjustments

The New Orleans Saints' goal for offensive Klint Kubiak this year is to play faster and simplify things. A big concern, at least on paper, is an inexperienced offensive line. Offensive tackles Trevor Penning and Taliese Fuaga and left guard Nick Saldiveri have a combined six NFL starts. Quarterback Derek Carr will be asked to […]

Raiders Sign Nathan Peterman

The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent quarterback Nathan Peterman to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Peterman rejoins the Raiders after recently being cut in training camp by the New Orleans Saints. The 30-year-old former fifth-round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2017 spent two years with the Raiders from 2020-21 and went 3-for-5 for 25 […]

Trey Lance In The QB3 Developmental Phase

Dallas Cowboys former first-round quarterback Trey Lance has displayed a mixed bag in training camp and so far in the preseason, and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler writes that he's currently in the QB3 developmental phase in Dallas. The Cowboys feel good about Cooper Rush as a QB2, and if they needed to try to win a […]

J.J. McCarthy Will Have Surgery On His Meniscus

Minnesota Vikings rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) missed training camp practice on Monday with knee soreness, and tests revealed a meniscus issue that will require surgery. As with most meniscus surgeries, there will be a determination made during the procedure to either trip or repair. A trim would mean out for only a few […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports (Preseason Updates): Jahmyr Gibbs, J.J. McCarthy, Malik Nabers, Dak Prescott, Marquise Brown, Joe Mixon, and more

The 2024 fantasy football season begins in roughly 23 days, so the draft season is upon us! Unfortunately, fantasy managers will already have to navigate injuries. Our preseason injury updates and reports as of Tuesday, August 13, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key guys. With preseason action in full swing, let's take […]

Amarius Mims To Miss Several Weeks With Strained Pectoral Muscle

Cincinnati Bengals rookie first-round offensive tackle Amarius Mims (pectoral) suffered a strained pectoral muscle and will be forced to miss several weeks, according to head coach Zac Taylor. It's a disappointing injury for the 18th overall pick in this year's NFL draft, as his availability for the start of the 2024 regular season in Week […]

Geno Smith Not Expected To Play In Second Preseason Game

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday that the team's starters probably won't play much in the second preseason game this Saturday against the Tennessee Titans. The starters will get their work in joint practices with the Titans this week. Smith and the rest of the offensive starters also sat out of Saturday's […]

J.J. McCarthy Dealing With Knee Soreness

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell announced that rookie first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy (knee) is dealing with knee soreness and won't take part in Monday night's training camp practice. The Vikings are likely just being overly cautious here with who they hope will be their QB of the future. The 21-year-old Michigan product made his […]

Deshaun Watson Will Play In Browns Final Preseason Game On Aug. 24

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder) will play in the Browns' final preseason game on Aug. 24. Live game reps will help Watson get back into a groove while he recovers from shoulder surgery performed in November of 2023. Watson has struggled during his Browns tenure. He has only played in 12 of a possible […]

Hendon Hooker Likely Sidelined Until At Least Friday

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (head) is in concussion protocol, and head coach Dan Campbell said the 26-year-old is unlikely to return to practice until at least Friday. Hooker, a third-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Tennessee, played in his first preseason game on Thursday after missing his entire rookie campaign following […]

Daniel Jones Looking Better In Deep Passing Game

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones reportedly struggled with arm strength and deep passes early in training camp, but Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports that he has "shaken off the rust" and is no longer underthrowing passes down the field. "[He] uncorked a beautiful deep ball to Jalin Hyatt for a long touchdown today. […]

Lions Sign Jake Fromm

The Detroit Lions signed free-agent quarterback Jake Fromm on Monday, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. This move comes just days after backup quarterback Hendon Hooker (head) entered concussion protocol. Head coach Dan Campbell said he doesn't expect Hooker back until later this week. Fromm, a 2020 fifth-round pick out of Georgia, has spent time […]

Drew Lock "100 Percent Confident" He'll Be Ready For Week 1

When asked how confident he is that he'll be ready for the Week 1 regular-season opener in early September, New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock (hip, oblique) said, "100 percent confident." Lock said he's already throwing again after being pulled from the team's preseason opener last Thursday night against the Detroit Lions due to a […]

Top Five Dark Horse Heisman Candidates For The 2024 College Football Season

There probably isn't an award in sports that's more iconic than the Heisman Trophy. I mean, who hasn't struck a Heisman pose after a key moment in life? Entering this season, players like Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Texas QB Quinn Ewers are among the favorites, but the favorites don't always win an award like […]

Troy Fautanu Expected To Miss Two Weeks

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive lineman Troy Fautanu (knee) suffered an MCL sprain in the team's preseason debut on Friday, but it was expected to be a minor injury. After an update from Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, it looks like the rookie will only miss two weeks. While that means he's likely to miss […]

Quarterbacks to Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football Redraft Leagues - Part II

Fantasy managers should always be on the look-out for a good deal. Sometimes, fantasy managers can get too caught in who they're drafting, that they forgot to examine the cost of acquisition. When it comes to our fantasy drafts, we only have so many draft picks. If you're in an auction draft, you only have […]

Late-Round Draft Values: Quarterbacks for Fantasy Football (2024)

Let's peel back another layer with our 2024 fantasy football draft preparation and dive into options for those who love to wait on drafting a quarterback. Load up on the other positions and then take a shot on these guys to capture a potential league-winning upside. There are quite a few late-round QBs to circle […]