Footballguys #203 - 11/11 - News & Notes From Around The League

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[Enter this week's contest]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Volume 19, #203 -- Saturday Night, November 11th, 2017 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Folks, Welcome to Game Day. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [MIN - QB Teddy Bridgewater better than ever?](#1) 2. [LAR - RB Lance Dunbar activated from PUP list](#2) 3. [JAX - WR Dede Westbrook still not added to roster](#3) 4. [IND - QB Andrew Luck seeking treatment in Europe](#4) 5. [CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart will be in uniform](#5) 6. [CAR - QB Cam Newton ready to play](#6) 7. [DET - Taylor Decker expected to start](#7) 8. [MIA - QB Jay Cutler not on injury report](#8) 9. [MIA - RB Damien Williams listed as questionable](#9) 10. [ARI - Arizona to add QB Matt Barkley](#10) 11. [ARI - QB Drew Stanton could miss time](#11) 12. [NYJ - JoJo Natson added to active roster](#12) 13. [WAS - WR Maurice Harris promoted](#13) 14. [DET - Taylor Decker off PUP list](#14) 15. [CIN - RB Jeremy Hill placed on IR](#15) 16. [NO - WR Michael Thomas removed from injury report](#16) 17. [HOU - QB Tom Savage better prepared](#17) 18. [SEA - CB Richard Sherman set for surgery](#18) 19. [LAR - TE Gerald Everett likes role](#19) 20. [ATL - WR Julio Jones impresses in practice](#20) 21. [DAL - WR Dez Bryant moving well](#21) 22. [NYJ - Extended absence for RB Matt Forte?](#22) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [MIN - QB Teddy Bridgewater better than ever?](=) Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Minnesota Vikings QB [Teddy Bridgewater]( (knee) is throwing the ball better than he was before his knee injury, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It would be great if Bridgewater can get back in the starting lineup and thrive with the Vikings. He's back this week, but it will be as a reserve behind Case Keenum. We'd have to see the Vikings struggle with Keenum as the starter before Bridgewater would get that top spot. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [LAR - RB Lance Dunbar activated from PUP list](=) Source: TheRams.com - Myles Simmons Los Angeles Rams RB [Lance Dunbar]( (knee) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list Saturday, Nov. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dunbar is back in action for the Rams, and he'll be the no2 RB for them behind superstar Todd Gurley. We could see Dunbar mixed in as a change-of-pace back when Gurley needs a breather. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [JAX - WR Dede Westbrook still not added to roster]( Source: FirstCoastNews.com - Mike Kaye Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook (core) was not activated from the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 11, and will not play in Week 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jaguars have one more week to decide whether they will add Westbrook to their roster or keep him on the Reserve/Injured list for the rest of the season. He's a big play waiting to happen, and we appreciate the upside he could bring to the offense in Jacksonville. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [IND - QB Andrew Luck seeking treatment in Europe]( Source: ESPN - Mike Wells and Chris Mortensen Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( (shoulder) has traveled to Europe in order to seek treatment on his surgically repaired shoulder, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This sounds like a stem-cell procedure, although the true nature of the treatment is unknown. Luck was supposed to be back in action already, but a setback earlier this season knocked him out for the year. With treatment (and avoiding surgery), Luck should be ready for 2018. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. CAR - RB Jonathan Stewart will be in uniform Source: NFL Carolina Panthers RB [Jonathan Stewart]( (toe) fully participate in practice Saturday, Nov. 11, and is not on the injury report for Week 10. The Panthers did not hold a practice Saturday, so his practice designation is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stewart played a season-low 21 snaps against the Falcons in Week 9. He also fumbled twice in that game, so don't be surprised if we see a bit more of Christian McCaffrey toting the rock. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. CAR - QB Cam Newton ready to play Source: NFL Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (shoulder) fully participate in practice Saturday, Nov. 11, and is not on the injury report for Week 10. The Panthers did not hold a practice Saturday, so his practice designation is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Newton is a QB1 against the Dolphins on Monday night. We've seen Miami torched by opposing quarterbacks all year long. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DET - Taylor Decker expected to start](=) Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) is expected to start at left tackle against the Cleveland Browns in Week 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Decker is a great upgrade for the Lions at the left tackle position. The team has been anxiously awaiting his return...as we're sure QB Matthew Stafford has been as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [MIA - QB Jay Cutler not on injury report](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley Miami Dolphins QB [Jay Cutler]( (ribs) fully participated in practice Saturday, Nov. 11, and is not on the injury report for Week 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cutler was able to torch the Raiders secondary in Week 9, but he'll find things much tougher against the Panthers in Week 10. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIA - RB Damien Williams listed as questionable](=) Source: The Miami Herald - Adam H. Beasley Miami Dolphins RB [Damien Williams]( (illness) fully participated in practice Saturday, Nov. 11, but is listed as questionable for Week 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams is not a great runner but he can make plays as a receiver out of the backfield. We'll see Kenyan Drake as the lead back with Williams serving as a change-of-pace threat. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [ARI - Arizona to add QB Matt Barkley]( Source: ESPN - Chris Mortensen Free-agent QB [Matt Barkley]( (49ers) will be signing with the Arizona Cardinals, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cardinals need Barkley as a reserve passer behind Blaine Gabbert. We could see Gabbert as the team's starter if Drew Stanton (knee) misses time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [ARI - QB Drew Stanton could miss time]( Source: ESPN - Chris Mortensen Arizona Cardinals QB [Drew Stanton]( (knee) suffered a sprained knee during the team's Week 10 game and could miss a week or two, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] QB Blaine Gabbert will start Week 11 if Stanton remains sidelined. We don't think the difference between Stanton and Gabbert is that wide. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NYJ - JoJo Natson added to active roster](=) Source: NewYorkJets.com - Ethan Greenberg New York Jets practice squad WR JoJo Natson was signed to the active roster Saturday, Nov. 11. The team also waived/injured DT Ed Stinson (neck). [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Natson may be used as a return man with Jeremy Kerley suspended. He was originally signed by the Colts as a UDFA out of Akron in 2017. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [WAS - WR Maurice Harris promoted](=) Source: ESPN.com - John Keim The Washington Redskins promoted WR [Maurice Harris]( from the practice squad on Saturday, Nov. 11. DL [Brandon Banks]( was also promoted. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Harris is a player the coaching staff likes as he's bounced on and off the active roster over the last two seasons. The 2016 UDFA from Cal has a good size/speed combination. He was high school and college teammates with his first cousin Keenan Allen (Chargers). [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DET - Taylor Decker off PUP list]( Source: DetroitLions.com Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) came off the Physically Unable to Perform list Saturday, Nov. 11, and he was activated for Week 10. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Decker is back and should make a huge impact for the Lions up front. He'll move back into the mix as the blind-side protector for QB Matthew Stafford. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [CIN - RB Jeremy Hill placed on IR]() Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals RB [Jeremy Hill]( (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Nov. 11. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hill only logged 37 carries in seven games during the 2017 season. He wasn't doing much anyway as this ankle problem bothered him. Without Hill, the Bengals will just turn to more of rookie RB Joe Mixon. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [NO - WR Michael Thomas removed from injury report](=) Source: NFL.com New Orleans Saints WR [Michael Thomas]( (ankle) no longer appears on the injury report for Week 10's game versus the Buffalo Bills. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas logged a full practice for the Saints on Friday. He should produce like a mid-range WR1 against the Bills in Week 10. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [HOU - QB Tom Savage better prepared]( Source: HoustonTexans.com - Drew Dougherty Houston Texans QB [Tom Savage]( had a full week to practice with the first-team offense ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, and head coach Bill O'Brien said it is a 'big deal' for Savage to have that practice time under his belt. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Savage might be better prepared but it doesn't mean it will make him any good. The Texans offense just isn't as appealing as they were with rookie QB Deshaun Watson under center. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [SEA - CB Richard Sherman set for surgery](=) Source: USA TODAY Sports - Alysha Tsuji Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman (Achilles') will need surgery to repair the ruptured Achilles' tendon he suffered Thursday, Nov. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Achilles' injuries aren't quite as devastating as they used to be, but Sherman (who turns 30 years old in 2018) has a long road to recovery. The Seahawks now move on with Shaq Griffin, Justin Coleman and Jeremy Lane as their top corners in their secondary. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [LAR - TE Gerald Everett likes role]( Source: TheRams.com - Myles Simmons Los Angeles Rams TE [Gerald Everett]( said he likes his role as a Swiss Army knife in the offense, and head coach Sean McVay said he will continue to try to move Everett around and find ways to give him the ball. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A second-round pick out of South Alabama in 2017, Everett plays like a super-sized wide receiver. He can be used more as a receiving option, but Everett is splitting time with Tyler Higbee. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [ATL - WR Julio Jones impresses in practice]( Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (ankle) looked 'explosive' in his return to practice Friday, Nov. 10, according to head coach Dan Quinn. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones has only one receiving touchdown in 2017, but this week against the Cowboys he's got a good chance of getting back to pay dirt. He only practiced once this week, but it looks like Jones is good to go for Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DAL - WR Dez Bryant moving well]() Source: The Dallas Morning News - Brandon George Dallas Cowboys WR [Dez Bryant]( (ankle, knee) was moving well during practice Friday, Nov. 10, according to Brandon George of the Dallas Morning News. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bryant has a couple of injuries to watch for moving forward. He should play, but he's clearly not at 100 percent. He's a WR1 against the Falcons on Sunday in what could be a high-scoring game. With Bryant a little banged up, the Cowboys may have a few more targets for WRs like Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [NYJ - Extended absence for RB Matt Forte?]() Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets RB [Matt Forte]('s (knee) knee injury is creating concern that it could keep him sidelined beyond Week 10, according to Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It sounds like this injury is going to keep him out for some time. Forte has been dealing with swelling in the knee and it's been getting worse. Bilal Powell is the Jets lead back now (again), and rookie Eli McGuire will serve as a change-of-pace back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of Footballguys. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J = --- Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! Get your 3 Free Downloads [here](=). You are currently subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =