Footballguys #133 - 9/1 - NFL Cut Down Day, News & Notes and MORE

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And the league prize values are up to $2,300 this season as well, so grab your preferred draft times and dates now! --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #133 - 9/1 - NFL Cut Down Day, News & Notes and MORE Volume 20, #133 -- Saturday Night, September 1st, 2018 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Good Sunday to you. Good luck to everyone drafting today - let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [NFL Cut-Down Day]() Tracking the player moves as teams get down to 53. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [PHI - QB Nick Foles to start Week 1?](#1) 2. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz to sit a week or two?](#2) 3. [SF - RB Jerick McKinnon officially done](#3) 4. [CHI - DE Khalil Mack officially acquired by Chicago](#4) 5. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery off PUP list](#5) 6. [OAK - PK Mike Nugent wins kicking job](#6) 7. [TB - QB Jameis Winston officially suspended](#7) 8. [SF - RB Matt Breida and Alfred Morris to carry RB load](#8) 9. [OAK - WR Martavis Bryant released, faces suspension](#9) 10. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman to miss first six weeks](#10) 11. [BAL - WR Breshad Perriman sent packing](#11) 12. [NE - RB Mike Gillislee beaten out for spot](#12) 13. [NYJ - TE Clive Walford has been released](#13) 14. [NYJ - RB Thomas Rawls shown the door](#14) 15. [DET - QB Jake Rudock does not make team](#15) 16. [CAR - Three Panthers on Injured Reserve](#16) 17. [PHI - Donnel Pummphrey cut](#17) 18. [JAX - Tanner Lee does not make roster](#18) 19. [BUF - WR Corey Coleman released](#19) 20. [BAL - Teams looking at Robert Griffin](#20) 21. [NYJ - TE Clive Walford being shopped](#21) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [PHI - QB Nick Foles to start Week 1?](=) Source: ESPN.com - Tim McManus Philadelphia Eagles QB [Nick Foles]( will be the Week 1 starter, according to Tim McManus of ESPN.com, and McManus believes QB [Carson Wentz]( (knee) could miss a week or two. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That is the best move for the Eagles. Wentz needs to get as healthy as possible and Foles gives them time to do just that. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [PHI - QB Carson Wentz to sit a week or two?](=) Source: ESPN.com - Tim McManus Philadelphia Eagles QB [Carson Wentz]( (knee) could miss the first couple of regular season games, according to Tim McManus of ESPN.com. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's no need to rush him back. Wentz is working back from the knee injury that ended his season in 2017, and he's been on schedule. Just to be safe, the Eagles could start Foles to begin the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [SF - RB Jerick McKinnon officially done](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport San Francisco 49ers RB [Jerick McKinnon]( (knee) is out for the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bad news for the 49ers here. McKinnon was added in free agency to be the lead back for the team this year and he didn't even make it to the regular season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CHI - DE Khalil Mack officially acquired by Chicago]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating previous reports, the Chicago Bears acquired LB Khalil Mack from the Oakland Raiders in exchange for a 2019 first-round pick and first-, third- and fifth-round picks in 2020. Chicago will also receive a 2020 second-round choice and a conditional 2020 pick in addition to Mack. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bears pay a hefty price to acquire Mack and now they have to play a hefty price to get Mack the new contract he wants. Mack is one of the best players in the league and is a huge upgrade on a Bears defense that has a strong amount of talent. Fantasy GMs are plucking the Bears defense late in drafts now...and those who have already drafted are looking to see if the Bears defense is on the waiver wire. Our IDP Expert John Norton had this on Mack: "The trade of Mack to Chicago sends ripples throughout the fantasy community on both sides of the ball. The Bears defense is going to get a huge boost while the situation is a bit more complex for those using individual defensive players. Nearly all league management sites had Mack as a defensive end this summer. Chicago however, runs a 3-4 which means he will go back to being a stand up outside linebacker with his new team. That part is cut and dry; where is gets complicated is some league host sites may move him while others will deem it too late in the process to make positional changes with nearly everyone having drafted. Make sure you know what Mack's positional designation will be in your situation. He will be top-five as an end while the shift to linebacker will seriously lower his value for most." [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery off PUP list](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Philadelphia Eagles WR [Alshon Jeffery]( (shoulder) passed his physical Friday, Aug. 31, and has been activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Good news for the Eagles as it keeps Jeffery available near the start of the regular season. Jeffery is expected to miss the first couple of weeks of the year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [OAK - PK Mike Nugent wins kicking job](=) Source: The Mercury News - Matt Schneidman Oakland Raiders PK Mike Nugent has won the placekicking battle against PK Eddy Pineiro. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [TB - QB Jameis Winston officially suspended]( Source: Buccaneers.com - Scott Smith Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( was placed on the Reserve/Suspended by Commissioner list Saturday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Winston is suspended for the first three games of the season. He is not able to be at the team facility during the time of his suspension. During his absence, the Bucs will go with Ryan Fitzpatrick as their starter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SF - RB Matt Breida and Alfred Morris to carry RB load]( Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco San Francisco 49ers RB [Matt Breida]( is likely to be the team's backup tailback heading into the regular season according to Matt Maiocco. [Alfred Morris]( could start. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Alfred Morris is likely to be the starter to begin the regular season according to Maicco. But this is far from set. Watch this closely over the next few days as we try to see how this will shake out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [OAK - WR Martavis Bryant released, faces suspension]() Source: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano The Oakland Raiders released WR [Martavis Bryant]( on Saturday, Sept. 1. He is facing another suspension, pending appeal, which explains why the team jettisoned him. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Raiders gave up a third round pick (no.79 overall) for Bryant this year in the 2018 NFL draft. Bryant was reportedly struggling in camp with the Raiders and this new suspension essentially sealed his fate. Seth Roberts is now in line to be the no.3 wide receiver behind Amari Cooper and Jordy Nelson in 2018. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [HOU - D'Onta Foreman to miss first six weeks]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB D'Onta Foreman (Achilles') was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list Saturday, Sept. 1. He will miss the first six weeks of the 2018 regular season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That was expected and now Foreman has more time to heal. After the six week absence, the Texans will have three weeks to decide whether or not to activate Foreman or put him on season ending Injured Reserve. When Foreman returns to the lineup, he'll cut into the playing time of Lamar Miller. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [BAL - WR Breshad Perriman sent packing]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens WR [Breshad Perriman]( was waived Saturday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A first-round pick out of UCF in the 2015 NFL draft, Perriman's pro career was set back by injury and inconsistency. He's only played 27 games in three years and had just 10 catches for the Ravens in 2017. Perriman is a bust for the Ravens but he should get a shot with another team. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NE - RB Mike Gillislee beaten out for spot](=) Source: Boston Herald - Kevin Duffy The New England Patriots released RB [Mike Gillislee](, a source said Saturday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jeremy Hill is the power back for the Patriots with the release of Gillislee. A team in need of a veteran back might give Gillislee a call. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [NYJ - TE Clive Walford has been released]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter New York Jets TE [Clive Walford]( was released Saturday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jets wanted to see what they could get for Walford in a trade but that was a futile effort. Walford is athletic and can create mismatches but he's never played up to his potential. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [NYJ - RB Thomas Rawls shown the door]() Source: The Athletic - Connor Hughes New York Jets RB [Thomas Rawls]( was released Saturday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Jets have all the running back help they need without Rawls. They'll move forward with Isaiah Crowell and Bilal Powell working in a RBBC. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DET - QB Jake Rudock does not make team](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Detroit Lions QB [Jake Rudock]( was waived Saturday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Lions will roll with Matt Cassel as the primary backup to Matthew Stafford. Rudock likely will be a practice squad option for the Lions if he is not claimed. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CAR - Three Panthers on Injured Reserve]() Source: Panthers.com - Bill Voth Carolina Panthers RB [Elijah Hood]( (undisclosed), OG Jeremiah Sirles (hamstring) and CB Kevon Seymour (undisclosed) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hood is a big power back who could have a place in super deep dynasty leagues. We'll see what he can do for the Panthers (or someone else) once healthy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [PHI - Donnel Pummphrey cut]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Philadelphia Eagles RB Donnel Pumphrey was waived Saturday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] With Darren Sproles healthy the Eagles didn't need Pumphrey as a change of pace back. After a lost rookie season due to injury, Pumphrey could stay with the Eagles on the practice squad if they'd like. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [JAX - Tanner Lee does not make roster]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Jacksonville Jaguars QB Tanner Lee was waived Saturday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lee, the rookie from Nebraska, might find a spot on the Jaguars practice squad. The Jags roll out with Blake Bortles as the starter and Cody Kessler as his backup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [BUF - WR Corey Coleman released](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport The Buffalo Bills released WR [Corey Coleman]( Saturday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bills just traded for Coleman back in August. A first-round pick out of Baylor in the 2016 NFL draft, Coleman was upset with his role with the Browns and a fresh start with the Bills didn't help him. If unclaimed through waiver, the Bills will have to pay the rest of his $3.5 million salary. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [BAL - Teams looking at Robert Griffin](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Baltimore Ravens QB [Robert Griffin III]( is drawing trade interest, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Griffin looked good in the preseason as he tries to get his pro career back on track. With Teddy Bridgewater getting traded to the Saints, other teams in need of a veteran backup could look to Baltimore and the price tag for Griffin. While Bridgewater fetched the Jets a third round pick, Griffin would be a lower cost...perhaps a late round pick for the Ravens. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NYJ - TE Clive Walford being shopped]( Source: New York Daily News - Manish Mehta New York Jets TE [Clive Walford]( is being shopped around, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We don't know what Walford could actually get the Jets other than a late round pick. Walford has athletic ability but his game has been inconsistent...dating back to his time with the Raiders and even in college at Miami. [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: =