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Would you take Jared Goff, Patrick Mahomes II, or Ben Roethlisberger? Or would you pass on all three? We ask the Footballguys Staff as well as the awesome people who like the [Footballguys Facebook Page]() what they think. And you DO like the [Footballguys Facebook Page]() don't you? If not, get in there as it's a great place to get even more of our material. B. [Pick-a-Player: Collins, Drake, or Henry]( In a PPR league, and you are up at Pick 4.05. Would you take Alex Collins, Kenyan Drake, or Derrick Henry? Or would you pass on all three? The Footballguys Staff plus our folks on the [Footballguys Facebook Page]() go at it. C. [Pick-a-Player: Adams, Allen, or Green](=) In a PPR league, and you are up at Pick 2.05. Would you take Davante Adams, Keenan Allen, or A.J. Green? Or would you pass on all three? The Footballguys Staff plus our folks on the [Footballguys Facebook Page]() go at it. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon excused](#1) 2. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon will stay with team](#2) 3. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon to NFI list](#3) 4. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy to be at camp](#4) 5. [NYG - Odell Beckham will report on time](#5) 6. [ARI - RB David Johnson reports](#6) 7. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara ready for more](#7) 8. [NYJ - Starting gig waiting for Sam Darnold](#8) 9. [SEA - RB Chris Carson the top back in Seattle?](#9) 10. [NE - WR Malcolm Mitchell may not start season](#10) 11. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson avoids PUP list](#11) 12. [CHI - Day off for WR Allen Robinson](#12) 13. [DEN - OLB Shane Ray may be ready for Week 1](#13) 14. [BUF - Buffalo intrigued by QB AJ McCarron](#14) 15. [SEA - WR Jaron Brown to play big role?](#15) 16. [OAK - CB Bashaud Breeland leaves without deal](#16) 17. [KC - WR Eli Rogers leaves without deal](#17) 18. [NE - Two Patriots to start on injured lists](#18) 19. [NYG - DE Connor Barwin joins Giants](#19) 20. [NE - Devin Lucien back with Patriots](#20) 21. [KC - RB Spencer Ware to be eased back](#21) 22. [KC - OLB Dee Ford on track to practice](#22) 23. [ATL - DE Takkarist McKinley not on PUP list](#23) 24. [BAL - CB Jimmy Smith on sidelines](#24) 25. [BAL - Two rookie TEs on sidelines](#25) 26. [DEN - Ronald Leary recently had surgery](#26) 27. [CHI - ILB Danny Trevathan not ready to return](#27) 28. [IND - Anthony Castonzo avoids PUP list](#28) 29. [SEA - TE Nick Vannett the No. 2 TE?](#29) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon excused](=) Source: Twitter Cleveland Browns WR [Josh Gordon]( tweeted Monday, July 23, that he will not report to training camp as part of his overall health and treatment plan laid out by the team. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Adam Schefter from ESPN is reporting that Gordon did not have any slip ups or missed/failed drug tests. This absence is a proactive move to prevent Gordon from having any problems like he did in the past. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero was told Gordon is "absolutely not suspended." [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon will stay with team]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Cleveland Browns WR [Josh Gordon]( is in no danger of being released even though he will not be present for the start of training camp because of his treatment plan, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is just an interesting story to monitor and there have been quite a few reports today about what is going on. Gordon performed well during offseason workouts and has the support of the team in his recovery. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CLE - WR Josh Gordon to NFI list](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating an earlier report, Cleveland Browns WR [Josh Gordon]( (personal) will be placed on the Non-Football Injury list Monday, July 23, according to general manager John Dorsey. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] In an interesting career, this is yet another interesting story for Gordon. The move to stay away from camp is proactive so he doesn't suffer any setbacks as he has in the past. League spokesperson Brian McCarthy said the NFL will "address" the Josh Gordon situation "at the appropriate time." [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [BUF - RB LeSean McCoy to be at camp](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo Buffalo Bills RB [LeSean McCoy]( will report training camp with the rest of the veteran players Wednesday, July 25, even though he is dealing with some off-field issues, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A recent incident with his ex-girlfriend has put his status in doubt just a bit. Even though no charges have been filed, the NFL could put McCoy on the Commissioner's Exempt List while this home invasion and assault (allegedly arranged by McCoy) is investigated further. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [NYG - Odell Beckham will report on time](=) Source: NFL Network - Kimberly Jones New York Giants WR [Odell Beckham Jr](. will report for the start of training camp Wednesday, July 25, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beckham is in the final year of his rookie contract and has been looking for a raise. Set to make around $8.4 million in 2018, Beckham has constantly stated that he would not miss training camp. Beckham wants to be the highest paid WR in the league but reports from about a month ago indicate the two sides are not close in negotiations. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [ARI - RB David Johnson reports](=) Source: Twitter Arizona Cardinals RB [David Johnson]( reported to training camp Monday, July 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson skipped mandatory minicamp earlier this year in an effort to force the Cardinals hand in contract negotiations. Set to make $1.8 million in 2018, Johnson wants a new deal and is in the final year of his contract. Back in June, Cardinals GM Steve Keim said he looked forward to 'rewarding' Johnson so perhaps the two sides are making positive strides towards that new deal. Johnson missed almost all of last year due to a wrist injury but is at full strength now and a RB1 for Fantasy GMs in any format. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [NO - RB Alvin Kamara ready for more](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints RB [Alvin Kamara]( said that having a year of experience under his belt will help him build on his rookie season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We could see Kamara approach 1,000 yards rushing with 75 or 80 receptions in 2018. He could do more because his role should be larger...especially with Mark Ingram suspended the first four games of the year. Kamara is a RB1 for Fantasy GMs and has a current ADP of RB5 (1.06) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [NYJ - Starting gig waiting for Sam Darnold]( Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta New York Jets QB Sam Darnold is competing against himself for the starting job during training camp, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, and Mehta believes Darnold will be the starter by the end of the year if he isn't deemed ready to start Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We agree with Mehta that Darnold will be the starter at some point this year. He's the quarterback of the future and the quicker he can be ready for the starting role, the better it is for the staff and Fantasy GMs. We'll see if Darnold can stop turning the ball over as much as he did in college (20 interceptions over his last 20 games at USC). [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [SEA - RB Chris Carson the top back in Seattle?](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks RB [Chris Carson]( is the No. 1 running back on the depth chart entering training camp, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep track of this situation in training camp. Carson may begin camp as the starter, but he's going to get pushed in a big way for the starting job by 2018 first-round pick Rashaad Penny. Once Penny gets up to speed in pass protection, he has the talent to be the better back. If Penny struggles, then we could see the team use Carson as the battering ram and Penny as the complementary back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NE - WR Malcolm Mitchell may not start season]( Source: The Providence Journal - Mark Daniels New England Patriots WR [Malcolm Mitchell]( (knee) underwent a knee procedure Monday, July 23, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mitchell, a fourth-round pick out of Georgia in 2016, has seen his pro career knocked off track due to this knee injury. He is not expected to be available for the start of training camp and could even miss the season. His status as a Patriot is up in the air. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [WAS - RB Chris Thompson avoids PUP list](=) Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio Washington Redskins RB [Chris Thompson]( (leg) said he's feeling well for the starting of training camp but that he will take his participation slowly and focus on being ready for the regular season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Great news for Washington and Fantasy GMs who want Thompson on their team. Thompson has flex appeal and RB2 upside in PPR leagues. He should continue as the change-of-pace back for Washington. We should see rookie Derrius Guice as the lead back in Washington this season. Thompson has a current ADP of RB36 (7.12) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CHI - Day off for WR Allen Robinson](=) Source: NFL Network - Stacey Dales Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears WR [Allen Robinson]( did not participate in practice Monday, July 23, because it was a scheduled day off for him, according to head coach Matt Nagy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No big deal here. Robinson is coming back from the knee injury that cost him almost all of the 2017 season with the Jaguars. Expected to be the Bears no.1 wide receiver in 2018, we should see a few more scheduled days off for Robinson as he continues to recover. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DEN - OLB Shane Ray may be ready for Week 1](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos DE Shane Ray (wrist) may start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list because of his wrist injury but has a chance to be ready for Week 1 since he did not need wrist surgery. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It would be wise for the Broncos to protect Ray on the PUP list. He avoided surgery (would have been the fourth one) on his wrist this offseason and may want to push himself too hard early on. If on the PUP list, Ray's absence will create an even larger opportunity for 2018 first-round pick Bradley Chubb to show what he can do opposite Von Miller in camp. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BUF - Buffalo intrigued by QB AJ McCarron]() Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Sal Maiorana Buffalo Bills QB [AJ McCarron]( carried the most intrigue of the free-agent quarterbacks that were available this offseason, according to general manager Brandon Beane, and Beane said he is looking forward to what McCarron is able to do during training camp. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This sounds like some pre-training camp fluff but we'll monitor this quarterback competition. Earlier reports out of minicamp and OTAs indicated that McCarron was being outplayed by Nathan Peterman. Add in rookie first-round pick Josh Allen and you can see why this situation is a mess. Fantasy GMs are not going to look to the Bills passing attack for points in 2018. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [SEA - WR Jaron Brown to play big role?](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks WR [Jaron Brown]('s $2.75 million in guarantees is a sign that Seattle plans to give him a significant role, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, and Condotta expects Brown to be on the field in three-receiver sets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown's role should be that of a starting receiver opposite Tyler Lockett with Doug {NAME} manning the slot. Healthy last year after tearing his ACL in 2016, Brown came through with career best numbers (31 catches, 477 yards, four touchdowns). Projecting him for similar numbers this year is fair, but it doesn't make Brown a big fantasy asset. Instead, he might be a 'what the heck' flex off the waiver wire for you during a bye week situation. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [OAK - CB Bashaud Breeland leaves without deal](=) Source: San Francisco Chronicle - Vic Tafur Free-agent CB Bashaud Breeland (Redskins) left his visit with the Oakland Raiders without a deal Monday, July 23. He has a visit scheduled with the Kansas City Chiefs Tuesday, July 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Breeland had his deal with the Panthers voided due to a failed physical earlier this offseason. He injured his foot while on vacation and has been working to come back from that. Breeland could latch on with the Chiefs since they are in need of cornerback help after trading away Marcus Peters. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [KC - WR Eli Rogers leaves without deal]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Free-agent WR [Eli Rogers]( (Steelers) left his visit with the Kansas City Chiefs without a deal Monday, July 23, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Recent reports about Rogers indicated he could be signing with a new team this week. He could not work out something with the Chiefs at this time and is moving on. Rogers will now visit with the Cleveland Browns, for whom his former offensive coordinator Todd Haley now coaches. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NE - Two Patriots to start on injured lists]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates New England Patriots WR [Kenny Britt]( (hamstring) will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. RB [Brandon Bolden]( (undisclosed) will begin camp on the Non-Football Illness list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Britt's injury is not considered serious. We'll watch him through training camp and the preseason because there could be an opportunity there for the veteran wideout...especially during Julian Edelman's four-game suspension. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYG - DE Connor Barwin joins Giants]() Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan Free-agent LB Connor Barwin is signing an undisclosed deal with the New York Giants Monday, July 23, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Barwin had 5.0 sacks last year for the Rams and 5.0 sacks in 2016 with the Eagles. The veteran gives the Giants more depth and should play a rotational role to get after the passer. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [NE - Devin Lucien back with Patriots]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Free-agent WR Devin Lucien (Buccaneers) was signed to an undisclosed deal by the New England Patriots Monday, July 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coming out of Arizona State in 2016, Lucien was originally a seventh-round pick by the Patriots. He's bounced around the league since then but now finds his way back to New England. Lucien will struggle to make the 53-man roster on a WR corps packed with talent. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [KC - RB Spencer Ware to be eased back]( Source: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen Kansas City Chiefs RB [Spencer Ware]( (knee) is doing well in his recovery and will be eased back into practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ware missed all of last season due to this knee injury. He was going to be a big part of the Chiefs offense before going down in August of 2017. Now, Ware is working to be the primary backup behind Kareem Hunt in 2018. If healthy, Ware should be the no.2 back for the Chiefs and a player to handcuff to Hunt if your league is big enough. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [KC - OLB Dee Ford on track to practice]( Source: Chiefs.com - Matt McMullen Kansas City Chiefs LB Dee Ford (back) is doing well in his recovery and should be able to participate in padded practices. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Chiefs need Ford to stay healthy and produce up to his potential as a pass rusher in 2018. Ford's 2017 season ended due to this back injury which required surgery. He did some individual work during the offseason and should get eased into action during training camp and the preseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [ATL - DE Takkarist McKinley not on PUP list]( Source: ESPN.com - Vaughn McClure Atlanta Falcons DE Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) will not begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McKinley had shoulder problems entering the league but did not miss a game as a rookie last year. He did not participate in the offseason program due to surgery on his left shoulder. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [BAL - CB Jimmy Smith on sidelines](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens CB Jimmy Smith (Achilles') is not participating in practice Monday, July 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith has practiced earlier in training camp but the team is going to bring him along slowly. Expect him to get some days off during camp. It's remarkable to consider that he's avoided the PUP list as Smith injured his Achilles' last December. When healthy, Smith is one of the top corners in the game and one of the Ravens best defenders. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [BAL - Two rookie TEs on sidelines](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens TEs Hayden Hurst (undisclosed) and Mark Andrews (undisclosed) are not participating in practice Monday, July 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We like both of these rookie prospects in dynasty leagues. They've been missing time early in camp due to 'soft tissue' injuries. When healthy, expect Hurst to compete to be the lead tight end. Andrews is a fine receiving threat but he might begin his pro career as the second or third tight end on the depth chart. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [DEN - Ronald Leary recently had surgery]() Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold Denver Broncos OG Ronald Leary (knee) underwent arthroscopic knee surgery a few weeks ago and likely will be eased into drills at the start of training camp. He is expected to be the team's starting left guard this season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Leary played right guard last year for the Broncos and did a fine job but he's naturally a left guard. The Broncos want to run the ball early and often in 2018. Having a healthy Leary will help them do just that. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [CHI - ILB Danny Trevathan not ready to return](=) Source: NFL Network - Stacey Dales Chicago Bears LB Danny Trevathan (hamstring) did not participate in practice Monday, July 23. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Trevathan is a proven player in the league but he tends to miss quite a bit of time due to injury. The Bears have emphasized they don't need to rush any of their injured players back, so expect them to take it easy on the veteran linebacker. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [IND - Anthony Castonzo avoids PUP list](=) Source: NFL.com - Andie Hagemann Indianapolis Colts OT Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) was not placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the start of training camp. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Colts need all hands on deck for 2018, especially on the revamped offensive line. It's good that Castonzo will not be on the PUP list at the start of camp. He has been dealing with a hamstring injury he suffered while training. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [SEA - TE Nick Vannett the No. 2 TE?](=) Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks TE [Nick Vannett]( is the favorite to be the backup tight end ahead of TE Will Dissly and TE Tyrone Swoopes, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Jimmy Graham (Packers) and Luke Willson (Lions) gone, the Seahawks are looking for a new starter at the position. Vannett is the player who could take over that spot with a strong performance in training camp. Measuring in at 6'6" 257 pounds, Vannett certainly has the size, strength and wingspan to at least make a nice relief valve receiver for QB Russell Wilson. Vannett is someone to keep on your waiver wire speed dial, but only in deeper leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. 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](=). 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