185 - 10/24 - News & Notes From Around The League

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[PHI - Jason Peters done for 2017](#1) 2. [DAL - Dallas signs PK Mike Nugent](#2) 3. [OAK - RB Marshawn Lynch's suspension upheld](#3) 4. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen likely to practice next week](#4) 5. [MIA - QB Jay Cutler to start when healthy](#5) 6. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi fully practices](#6) 7. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard eyes Week 9 return](#7) 8. [TB - DE Darryl Tapp signs with Buccaneers](#8) 9. [CAR - OLB Thomas Davis playing with broken ribs?](#9) 10. [BAL - Baltimore signs WR Kenny Bell](#10) 11. [GB - Max McCaffrey back with Packers](#11) 12. [BAL - RB Terrance West doesn't practice](#12) 13. [BAL - WR Mike Wallace limited](#13) 14. [BAL - Full practice for WR Jeremy Maclin](#14) 15. [MIA - TE Julius Thomas full go Tuesday](#15) 16. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker upgraded to limited](#16) 17. [MIA - Miami signs David Fales](#17) 18. [NYJ - RB Travaris Cadet released](#18) 19. [KC - Turnovers not an issue for Chiefs](#19) 20. [DAL - DE Damontre Moore released](#20) 21. [SF - San Francisco makes three moves](#21) 22. [WAS - Washington injury updates](#22) 23. [WAS - Brandon Scherff could play this week](#23) 24. [ARI - Arizona signs Mike Bercovici](#24) 25. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald working through knee bruise](#25) 26. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster dealing with concussion](#26) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [PHI - Jason Peters done for 2017]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport Updating a post from earlier, Philadelphia Eagles OT Jason Peters (knee) suffered a torn ACL and MCL and will be done for the season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A crushing blow to the Eagles offensive line, and we've perhaps seen Peters play the final snaps of his pro career. Turning 36 in 2018, the future is unclear for Peters coming off an injury that will take several months to recover from. The Eagles may move RT Lane Johnson to the left side in Peters absence. Halapoulivaati Vaitai filled in for Peters on Monday night, and he may be an option as the starter to protect Carson Wentz's blind side. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [DAL - Dallas signs PK Mike Nugent](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Free-agent PK Mike Nugent (Giants) was signed to an undisclosed deal by the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We should see Dan Bailey miss several weeks with the groin injury he suffered on Sunday against the 49ers. Nugent is a solid veteran who can help out fantasy owners looking for a kicker on a high-scoring team. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [OAK - RB Marshawn Lynch's suspension upheld](=) Source: NFL.com - Michael Signora Oakland Raiders RB [Marshawn Lynch]( lost the appeal on his one-game suspension and will miss Week 8 versus the Buffalo Bills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see the Raiders implement a RBBC with Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington against the Bills. The committee hurts the fantasy value of both backs. Lynch will return to the field in Week 9 against the Dolphins. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CAR - TE Greg Olsen likely to practice next week]() Source: The Charlotte Observer - Joseph Person Carolina Panthers TE [Greg Olsen]( (foot) expects to practice when he is eligible to do so next week after going on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering a broken right foot in Week 3. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners with bench space (and a need for TE help) can look to see if Olsen is out there on the waiver wire. Olsen is not eligible to return until Week 12 against the Jets. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [MIA - QB Jay Cutler to start when healthy]( Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero The Miami Dolphins plan to start QB [Jay Cutler]( (ribs) when he returns from his rib injury later in the season. He will miss at least one game, if not more, with cracked ribs. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cutler is out for the Week 8 game against the Ravens as the Dolphins have a short week because they play on Thursday night. Matt Moore is the starter and we wouldn't be shocked to see him remain as the starter if he lights things up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [MIA - RB Jay Ajayi fully practices](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins RB [Jay Ajayi]( (knee, elbow) participated fully in practice Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ajayi did not have much rushing room against the Jets in Week 7 (23 carries, 51 yards), but he's getting about 24 carries per game and was used more in the passing game on Sunday (3 catches, 26 yards). With QB Matt Moore taking over for an injured Jay Cutler, we should see Ajayi continue to be heavily featured in the Dolphins offense. The Ravens give up rushing yards like they're handing out Halloween candy. They currently rank 32nd in the league, allowing an average of 145.3 rushing yards per game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard eyes Week 9 return]() Source: SNY - Ralph Vacchiano New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (ankle) told reporters Tuesday, Oct. 24, that he'll be ready to play when the team returns to action in Week 9 versus the Los Angeles Rams. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Shepard hasn't played since getting hurt in Week 5 against the Chargers. He's the best wide receiver on the Giants roster and his workload alone gives him WR3 value for fantasy owners. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [TB - DE Darryl Tapp signs with Buccaneers]( Source: Tampa Bay Times - Greg Auman Free-agent LB Darryl Tapp (Saints) was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] At 33-years old, Tapp certainly isn't the player he used to be. He's a situation run-stuffer who could struggle to make a difference with the Bucs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CAR - OLB Thomas Davis playing with broken ribs?]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Charean Williams Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis (ribs) has been playing with broken ribs for three or four weeks, according to Davis' wife. The Panthers have neither confirmed nor denied the claim, but they did say that Ms. Davis' comments were overstated. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This ribs injury is nothing new, as Davis injured his ribs in Week 3 and hasn't been on the injury report since Week 5. Davis has played 55 and 38 snaps each of the last two games respectively, and he's continued to be one of the best players on the Panthers defense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. BAL - Baltimore signs WR Kenny Bell Source: NFL Free-agent WR Kenny Bell (Ravens) was re-signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad Tuesday, Oct. 24. TE [Gabe Holmes]( was waived from the practice squad in a corresponding move. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bell was released with an injury settlement before Week 1. He got to work out for the Browns, but didn't get much interest outside of Cleveland. Bell was signed by the Ravens last October and in the deepest of deep dynasty leagues we're monitoring his career. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [GB - Max McCaffrey back with Packers]() Source: Packers.com Free-agent WR Max McCaffrey (Jaguars) was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad Tuesday, Oct. 24. OG Don Barclay (ankle) was released from the Reserve/Injured list in a corresponding move. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Packers picked up McCaffrey last December and he was on the roster until final cut downs in 2017 (early September). Since then, McCaffrey has been with the Saints and the Jaguars. McCaffrey has good speed and ball-tracking ability. In the deepest of deep dynasty leagues we'll continue to monitor him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [BAL - RB Terrance West doesn't practice](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Baltimore Ravens [Terrance West]( (calf) did not practice Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We haven't seen West on the field since Week 5 against the Raiders. The Ravens play on Thursday night against the Dolphins and we should see Alex Collins and Buck Allen in a RBBC. Both have 'what the heck' flex appeal in Week 8. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [BAL - WR Mike Wallace limited](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Baltimore Ravens WR [Mike Wallace]( (concussion) was limited in practice Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's a short week for the Ravens as they play the Dolphins at home on Thursday night. We'll know more about Wallace's status on Wednesday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BAL - Full practice for WR Jeremy Maclin](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Baltimore Ravens WR [Jeremy Maclin]( (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Maclin hasn't played since Week 5 against the Raiders when he logged 46 snaps, 8 targets, 6 catches and 43 receiving yards. He's on track to play in Week 8, but the Ravens have a short week as they're playing against the Dolphins on Thursday night. Maclin's playing status is not a given, and he could be labeled a 'game time decision' further clouding his fantasy potential. He's flex worth when at full strength, but it's best just to wait and see if Maclin is back before rushing to get him in your lineup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [MIA - TE Julius Thomas full go Tuesday](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins TE [Julius Thomas]( (knee) practiced in full Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas had three catches for 58 yards in Week 7 against the Jets, both season highs for the veteran tight end. With QB Matt Moore starting for an injured Jay Cutler, we could see a few more targets for Thomas as a relief-valve receiver. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [MIA - WR DeVante Parker upgraded to limited](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero Miami Dolphins WR [DeVante Parker]( (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Parker may be able to return from his ankle injury this week as the Dolphins travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens on Thursday night. If Parker does play, it could negatively impact the fantasy value of WR Kenny Stills. Check back to see if he can practice again on Wednesday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [MIA - Miami signs David Fales](=) Source: ESPN.com - James Walker Free-agent QB [David Fales]( (Dolphins) was re-signed by the Miami Dolphins Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Jay Cutler (ribs) banged up, the team needed quarterback depth. Matt Moore will start for the Dolphins with Fales backing him up. Fales was signed by the Dolphins back in April, played with them through training camp and the preseason, but did not make the final cuts in early September. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NYJ - RB Travaris Cadet released](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter New York Jets RB [Travaris Cadet]( was released Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Matt Forte healthy, the Jets didn't need to carry Cadet. The veteran back is free to sign with any team as he does not have to go through the waiver process. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [KC - Turnovers not an issue for Chiefs](=) Source: ProFootballWeekly.com - Arthur Arkush Kansas City Chiefs RB [Kareem Hunt]( lost a fumble on the first carry of his career and on the first play of the Chiefs' season. Since then, Kansas City has not turned the ball over. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A big reason why the Chiefs are looking good this year has to do with the way they take care of the football. They are coming off a two-game losing streak but get to play the reeling Broncos in Arrowhead Stadium on Monday Night Football in Week 8. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DAL - DE Damontre Moore released]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Brandon George Dallas Cowboys DE Damontre Moore was released Tuesday, Oct. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A third-round pick of the Giants in 2013, Moore has made little impact as a pro. The Cowboys picked him up to see if he could make a difference as a rotational pass rusher. He just signed with Dallas back in March, had to sit through a 2-game suspension this season then did next to nothing upon his return. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [SF - San Francisco makes three moves](=) Source: 49ers.com Free-agent CB Leon Hall (49ers) was re-signed by the San Francisco 49ers Tuesday, Oct. 24. Additionally, TE [Logan Paulsen]( and DT Xavier Cooper were released. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A third-round pick of the Browns in the 2015 NFL draft, Cooper has not made any impact at the pro level. The 49ers picked him up in early September, and Cooper couldn't make it in two months as a rotational player on a defense that could use depth on the defensive line. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [WAS - Washington injury updates]( Source: Redskins.com Washington Redskins CB Josh Norman (ribs) is expected to return to practice this week, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Meanwhile, OT Trent Williams (knee) aggravated his knee injury and is considered day-to-day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Getting Norman back this week would be a huge boost for Washington's defense. They are at home to play the Cowboys in Week 8. If Norman plays, he'll get matched up against Dez Bryant -- a battle that should bring out the best in both players. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [WAS - Brandon Scherff could play this week]() Source: FanragSports.com - Ben Standig Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins OG Brandon Scherff's (knee) MRI revealed that he suffered a Grade 2 medial collateral ligament sprain. He could play in Week 8 with a brace, according to head coach Jay Gruden. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The coach is optimistic about Scherff's availability but it's too early in the week to say that he'll play. With a Grade 2 MCL sprain we might see Scherff miss a game or two. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [ARI - Arizona signs Mike Bercovici]( Source: AZCardinals.com Free-agent QB Mike Bercovici (Chargers) was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad Tuesday, Oct. 24. OT Givens Price was released from the practice squad in a corresponding move. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bercovici played his college ball at Arizona State. He's a short quarterback (6'0" 204 pounds) who plays with a ton of moxie and will run the scout team for the Cardinals. They'll have Drew Stanton as the starter with Blaine Gabbert backing him up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald working through knee bruise]( Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Ed Bouchette Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Vance McDonald]( (knee) appears to be on track to play in Week 8 versus the Detroit Lions despite dealing with a knee bruise, but head coach Mike Tomlin suggested the injury could affect his participation in practice this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] His 37 yards receiving against the Bengals in Week 7 was the season high for McDonald. As he gets healthier, the Steelers might start using McDonald a little bit more. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [PIT - WR JuJu Smith-Schuster dealing with concussion]( Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Ed Bouchette Pittsburgh Steelers WR Juju Smith-Schuster (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith-Schuster has scored three touchdowns this year and snared three passes for 39 yards and one touchdown against the Bengals in Week 7. If he clears the concussion protocol, we'd consider him a 'what the heck' flex play against the Lions in Week 8. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. 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