Footballguys #263 - 1/9 - News And Notes From Around The League

[Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #263 - 1/9 - News And Notes From Around The League Volume 20, #263 -- Wednesday Night, January 9th, 2019 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Good Thursday to you. We've got the News and Notes you need so let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [Win a Free 2019 Footballguys All Pro - Please Take Our Survey]() We want to hear from you. Please click the link and take our 2018 Footballguys Survey. We'll be drawing 75 winners from folks that complete the survey and awarding them 2019 All-Pro subscriptions. Thanks. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [LAC - TE Hunter Henry has full practice](#1) 2. [CLE - Freddie Kitchens takes over in Cleveland](#2) 3. [DEN - Vic Fangio hired by Broncos](#3) 4. [LAR - RB Todd Gurley limited again Wednesday](#4) 5. [CAR - OLB Thomas Davis wants to return](#5) 6. [NE - WR Cordarrelle Patterson works in full](#6) 7. [DAL - WR Cole Beasley uncertain for Saturday](#7) 8. [DAL - TE Blake Jarwin nursing high-ankle sprain](#8) 9. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill able to practice in full](#9) 10. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins does limited work](#10) 11. [KC - Limited practice for RB Spencer Ware](#11) 12. [NO - WR Ted Ginn Jr. ready for Philly](#12) 13. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery listed as limited](#13) 14. [PHI - No practice for QB Carson Wentz](#14) 15. [IND - TE Eric Ebron logs limited practice](#15) 16. [IND - No practice for WR T.Y. Hilton](#16) 17. [TB - Todd Bowles chooses Tamp Bay](#17) 18. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon not at practice](#18) 19. [TB - QB Jameis Winston the cornerstone of offense](#19) 20. [CLE - Gregg Williams done with Browns](#20) 21. [DAL - TE Blake Jarwin out of practice](#21) 22. [DAL - WR Cole Beasley out of practice](#22) 23. [JAX - RB Thomas Rawls signs with Jaguars](#23) 24. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert able to run](#24) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [LAC - TE Hunter Henry has full practice](=) Source: Chargers.com Los Angeles Chargers TE [Hunter Henry]( (knee) participated fully in practice Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Henry is going to be back this week for the Chargers. He missed all of the 2018 regular season with this knee injury, and we expect the Chargers to ease him back in action. Against the Patriots on Sunday, Henry should be on some sort of snap count. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CLE - Freddie Kitchens takes over in Cleveland]( Source: ESPN - Chris Mortensen Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens was named the Browns' new head coach Wednesday, Jan. 9, according to sources. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kitchens has had a meteoric rise to this position...largely due to his work with QB Baker Mayfield. He took over playcalling duties for the Browns around midseason (Week 9) and the offense took off under his guidance. Kitchens clearly has a strong relationship with Mayfield, one which the Browns hope continues. Armed with multiple young playmakers, the Browns could be making a playoff run in 2019. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [DEN - Vic Fangio hired by Broncos]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Vic Fangio agreed to a four-year deal to become the next head coach of the Denver Broncos Wednesday, Jan. 9, according to a source. The deal includes a fifth-year option and financial terms were not disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fangio is an old school coach with a no-nonsense attitude. He should work to make the Broncos defense (which has some key pieces) elite in 2019. Fangio is going to get a lot of (needed) help on the offense from new OC Gary Kubiak. In a high-powered AFC West, the Broncos are just trying to prove they can get back on track. They have missed the playoffs each of the last three years and just registered back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since the early 70s. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [LAR - RB Todd Gurley limited again Wednesday]() Source: Ventura County Star - Joe Curley Los Angeles Rams RB [Todd Gurley]( (knee) was limited in practice for the second straight day Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gurley had three weeks to recover from this minor knee injury. He missed the final two games of the regular season and had a bye week to get more rest. Gurley is expected to get his normal (large) workload while C.J. Anderson will get more of a backup role. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CAR - OLB Thomas Davis wants to return](=) Source: ESPN.com - David Newton Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis said he wants to return for one more year season with the team next season. He added, 'I understand that there's a whole business side of things that has to take place. My whole mindset and everything I want to do is totally surrounded in coming back and playing here. Hopefully, they share that same sentiment.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] When you think of the Panthers defense, it's difficult not to think of Davis. A first-round pick out of Georgia in 2005 for the Panthers, Davis has been a cornerstone of their defense. He's not the same player he used to be, but Davis still wants to play and could be one of those players the Panthers don't want to play for anyone else. Davis is among 19 players on the team set to become unrestricted free agents this offseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [NE - WR Cordarrelle Patterson works in full]() Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots WR [Cordarrelle Patterson]( (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots are at home in the Divisional Round against the Chargers on Sunday. Patterson could do damage in that game as a runner, receiver or return man. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [DAL - WR Cole Beasley uncertain for Saturday](=) Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence E. Hill Jr. Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys WR [Cole Beasley]( (ankle) is dealing with a high-ankle sprain which has cost him the first two days of practice this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beasley is likely to be a game-time decision for the Divisional Round. The team is hopeful he can suit up Saturday, Jan. 12, against the Los Angeles Rams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [DAL - TE Blake Jarwin nursing high-ankle sprain](=) Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence E. Hill Jr. Dallas Cowboys TE [Blake Jarwin]( (ankle) is battling a high-ankle sprain, which is why he missed practice the first two days this season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jarwin is likely to be a game-time decision for the Cowboys. The team is hopeful he can play against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Jan. 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill able to practice in full]( Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [Tyreek Hill]( (heel) was able to go through a full practice session on Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hill had the bye week to get some rest and with full practices this week he's ready to go. The Chiefs are at home to take on the Colts this Saturday in the Divisional Round. We're expecting a lot of points to be scored in this contest. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [KC - WR Sammy Watkins does limited work]( Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs WR [Sammy Watkins]( (foot) went through a limited practice for the second straight day on Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watkins played in 10 games this year for the Chiefs. We'll see if he can get out there on Saturday in the Divisional Round against the Colts. If Watkins does play, he's likely to be on a snap count. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [KC - Limited practice for RB Spencer Ware]( Source: Chiefs.com Kansas City Chiefs RB [Spencer Ware]( (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant for the second straight practice on Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ware should be back in action against the Colts on Saturday. We'll see Damien Williams as the lead back for the Chiefs with Ware serving as his backup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NO - WR Ted Ginn Jr. ready for Philly](=) Source: NewOrleansSaints.com New Orleans Saints WR [Ted Ginn]( Jr. (knee) practiced in full on Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Saints are at home against the Eagles on Sunday in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Ginn sat out the Week 17 game for the Saints because it didn't mean anything as they'd wrapped up home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. His speed and big-play ability should be on display this weekend. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery listed as limited]() Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Dave Zangaro Philadelphia Eagles WR [Alshon Jeffery]( (ribs) was listed as a limited participant for the walk-through practice Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jeffery should be able to play his normal role against the Saints on Sunday. It will be an interesting matchup to see how he does against Saints CB Marshon Lattimore. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [PHI - No practice for QB Carson Wentz]() Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Dave Zangaro Philadelphia Eagles QB [Carson Wentz]( (back) did not practice Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Nick Foles is going to start for the Eagles on Sunday in the Divisional Round against the Saints. We'll see if Wentz is wearing street clothes of if the team wants him as the backup to Foles. It's likely Nate Sudfeld serves as the backup to Foles once again on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [IND - TE Eric Ebron logs limited practice]() Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts TE [Eric Ebron]( (hip) put in a limited practice Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ebron has been limited for some time with this injury. He'll be limited in practice but still play...and he's been a touchdown hog for the Colts this season. Ebron could once again get in the end zone on Saturday in the Divisional Round against the Chiefs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [IND - No practice for WR T.Y. Hilton]() Source: Colts.com Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (ankle) remained out of practice Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hilton hasn't been practicing much over the last month or so...yet he still plays and produces at the expected level. There's no way he's going to miss the Divisional Round game against the Chiefs on Saturday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [TB - Todd Bowles chooses Tamp Bay]() Source: NFL Network - Mike Garafolo Updating a previous report, former New York Jets defensive coordinator Todd Bowles agreed to a deal Wednesday, Jan. 9, to become the defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Bowles has worked with new Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians before with great results. Now, the two get to work together again with the task of turning the Bucs around. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon not at practice]( Source: NBC Sports Boston - Phil Perry Los Angeles Chargers RB [Melvin Gordon]( (knee) was sidelined from practice Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Chargers are just giving Gordon as much rest as they possibly can. He's dealing with a minor knee injury, one that was tweaked a bit in the Wild Card Round against the Ravens. If Gordon has to be limited (a little bit) against the Patriots on Sunday, we should see more from guys like Austin Ekeler and Justin Jackson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [TB - QB Jameis Winston the cornerstone of offense]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Jameis Winston]( will be the focal point of the offense under new head coach Bruce Arians. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is going to be an interesting fit for the Buccaneers...and Fantasy GMs. Arians lauded the controversial quarterback, crediting his work ethic, intelligence, toughness and physical abilities. The veteran coach added that he has to put the right pieces around Winston. Arians is a noted 'quarterback whisperer' and has a lot of work to do in order to get the most from Winston. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [CLE - Gregg Williams done with Browns]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was fired Wednesday, Jan. 9, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams was the interim coach for the Browns after Hue Jackson was fired and he led the team to a 5-3 record. We'll see if he can latch on with another team as the Browns hired Freddie Kitchens as their new head coach and let Williams go. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DAL - TE Blake Jarwin out of practice](=) Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence E. Hill Jr. Dallas Cowboys TE [Blake Jarwin]( (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jarwin is likely to be a game-time decision for the Cowboys. The team is hopeful he can play against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Jan. 12. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [DAL - WR Cole Beasley out of practice](=) Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence E. Hill Jr. Dallas Cowboys WR [Cole Beasley]( (ankle) will not practice Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beasley is likely to be a game-time decision for the Divisional Round. The team is hopeful he can suit up Saturday, Jan. 12, against the Los Angeles Rams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [JAX - RB Thomas Rawls signs with Jaguars](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Free-agent RB [Thomas Rawls]( (Bengals) signed an undisclosed deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, Jan. 9. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rawls has not been the same since his rookie season with the Seahawks back in 2015. He spent a few weeks with the Bengals in 2018 but didn't register a carry for them. Now, Rawls gets to try and impress with the Jaguars. We'll see if he can do enough to get a reserve spot on the 53-man roster but he is facing long odds. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [CIN - TE Tyler Eifert able to run](=) Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson Cincinnati Bengals TE [Tyler Eifert]( (ankle) has resumed running and is reportedly 'up to jogging 20 minutes at a time,' according to Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Eifert is set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. This news is good news for the veteran tight end but we imagine his market won't be white hot due to his long injury history. Eifert has appeared in only 14 games over the past three seasons and he's never played a full 16-game season since coming out of Notre Dame as a 2013 first-round pick. [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: =