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[DAL - RB Alfred Morris joining Dallas](#11) 12. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard participates in 1-handed drills](#12) 13. [TB - Ronald Jones, RB Peyton Barber in tight competition](#13) 14. [BAL - WR Marquise Brown good to go](#14) 15. [NYJ - WR Jamison Crowder cleared to return](#15) 16. [SEA - L.J. Collier injured Tuesday](#16) 17. [PHI - RB Miles Sanders taking advantage of chances](#17) 18. [NO - RB Javorius Allen placed on IR](#18) 19. [NO - RB Rob Kelley signs with Saints](#19) 20. [BUF - RB T.J. Yeldon fourth in RB rotation](#20) 21. [PIT - WR Donte Moncrief suffers apparent injury](#21) 22. [SF - WR Jalen Hurd works with first-team offense](#22) 23. [CLE - WR Antonio Callaway working with second team](#23) 24. [NE - WR Maurice Harris solidifying roster spot](#24) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CIN - WR A.J. Green to miss regular-season games](=) Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (ankle) is expected to miss multiple regular-season games after head coach Zac Taylor revealed to reporters Tuesday, July 30, that doctors 'realized it's going to be a little bit longer (than initially expected).' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This contradicts earlier reports that said he should still be available in Week 1. That always seemed a bit too optimistic since Green underwent ankle surgery. Some are saying that Green had a 'cleanup' procedure on his injured ankle although that's odd given he had ligament damage. Expect Green's ADP to fall from his current spot of WR15 (4.01) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [IND - Surgery not likely for QB Andrew Luck](=) Source: ESPN.com - Mike Wells Updating previous reports, Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( (calf) will miss a couple of training-camp practices as he deals with a nagging calf strain, but Luck said Tuesday, July 30, that surgery hasn't been discussed. 'The nature of it is a calf strain,' Luck said. 'I say lower leg because I feel pain in my ankle area. I've had images and X-rays and everything, and my Achilles is not at extra risk. There (are) no tears or swelling or anything that's indicated.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We're far from panicked, but on the other hand, keep an eye on this one. No matter what Luck says, the team will have to be extra cautious. He is a secretive player, so we wouldn't expect him to divulge if his Achilles was in danger or damaged. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [TEN - RB Derrick Henry out 2 weeks]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Tennessee Titans RB [Derrick Henry]( (calf) is wearing a walking boot while recovering from a strained calf muscle that is expected to sideline him about two weeks, a source said Tuesday, July 30. The injury is not considered serious, and the team is playing it cautious. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Calf injuries can be tricky, so we'll want to see him go full speed in practice, if not in a preseason game, before putting him back at his ranking within his tier that he had going into camp. It's good to have some specific information about the injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [ARI - QB Kyler Murray already commanding offense]() Source: Around The NFL Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray already has a full understanding of the offense he's expected to lead from Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season, according to teammate WR [Larry Fitzgerald](. 'I've never seen a quarterback come in so quickly and be able to command an offense,' Fitzgerald said. 'I mean, from Day 1, he's out there checking the different plays, sliding the line, different protections, getting us in screens when blitzes are coming. His understanding of the offense is crazy. 'I think that's going to give us a great advantage, to play fast from the first preseason game all the way to the start of the regular season and giving him the keys to the car and letting him is going to be great for us.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Murray has made some great plays in drills during training camp. We're excited to see the No. 1 overall pick from day one, and Fantasy GMs know there's value there. He has a current ADP of QB9 (8.08) in 12-team PPR leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [MIA - QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has early edge]() Source: ESPN.com - Cameron Wolfe Miami Dolphins QB [Ryan Fitzpatrick]( has the early edge over [Josh Rosen]( in the battle to start at quarterback, head coach Brian Flores said Tuesday, July 30. 'It's pretty clear to me that [Ryan Fitzpatrick]( is leading the way,' Flores said. 'He's done that in a lot of areas, from leadership to production on the field to the meeting rooms to the walk-throughs. This is an ongoing competition, but right now he's leading the way.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fitzpatrick can support multiple fantasy relevant receivers with his aggressive approach, so this is good news for Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson, and DeVante Parker. Fitzpatrick could even be a viable DFS GPP play in the right matchup. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [IND - QB Andrew Luck says injury not a concern]( Source: The Athletic - Zak Keefer Indianapolis Colts QB [Andrew Luck]( (calf), currently sidelined by a calf injury that has lingered into training camp, said Tuesday, July 30 he 'absolutely' will be ready for Week 1 of the regular season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's possible that this could affect Luck's rushing upside in early weeks, but he hasn't been adding much in that department lately. There are so many exciting options at quarterback this year that there's no reason to take on extra risk at the position, so as minor as this might be in the big picture, it makes it easier to pass on Luck at his ADP. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ATL - WR Julio Jones won't play in preseason](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating previous reports, Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones]( (foot) won't play at all this preseason. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is normal for a player of Jones stature at this point in his career. As long as he can practice at some point before the season, there's no reason to push down his ranking. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [KC - WR Tyreek Hill exits](=) Source: ESPN.com - Adam Teicher Kansas City Chiefs WR [Tyreek Hill]( (leg) hobbled off the field Tuesday, July 30, with what appears to be a right leg injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The injury has been clarified as a bruised quad and is nothing to worry about. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [HOU - Houston claiming No. 2 RB job up for grabs](=) Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans RB D'Onta Foreman is reportedly part of a 'wide-open' competition for the backup job behind [Lamar Miller](, according is made by head coach Bill O'Brien. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Foreman isn't exactly seizing the RB2 job in Houston. While this is good news for Lamar Miller's stock as the clear lead back, it could induce the team into dealing for a back or at least adding one of the biggest names to be released at final cutdowns. The Houston backfield is far from settled, but Miller looks like he'll return value on his very modest ADP. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [KC - RB Damien Williams remains idle](=) Source: Chiefs Digest - Matt Derrick Kansas City Chiefs RB [Damien Williams]( (hamstring) doesn't appear to be participating in practice Tuesday, July 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] There's no reason to see this as a long term issue as long as Williams returns to practice without incident soon. For now, we wait for that event before returning to our previous stances on Williams' value. If you are drafting right now, it's reasonable to move him down within his tier. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DAL - RB Alfred Morris joining Dallas](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Free-agent RB [Alfred Morris]( (49ers) agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys Monday, July 29. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Morris has experience with the team and they are carrying a lot of inexperienced players at running back. He's probably there more to soak up reps while Ezekiel Elliott is out than threaten for a regular season spot, but you never know. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NYG - WR Sterling Shepard participates in 1-handed drills]() Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard]( (thumb) participated in live drills Tuesday, July 30, while wearing a yellow jersey and only being allowed to use one hand due to his broken thumb. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Every since he injured his thumb, Shepard has been getting some limited work in during practice. He wears a splint on his thumb and Shepard is hoping to be back in time for the regular season opener. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [TB - Ronald Jones, RB Peyton Barber in tight competition]() Source: The Athletic - Greg Auman Tampa Bay Buccaneers RBs Ronald Jones and [Peyton Barber]( will have a good battle for regular-season playing time this preseason, according to new head coach Bruce Arians. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Both backs are going to get touches in 2019. Barber is the safer play at running back for the Buccaneers as he has a solid all-around skill set. However, Jones has incredible upside if he plays up to his potential. Jones has plenty of speed to burn and can get by defenders quickly. His rookie season in 2018 was a disappointment, so we're anxious to see if Jones can look better this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BAL - WR Marquise Brown good to go]() Source: BaltimoreRavens.com Baltimore Ravens WR Marquise Brown (foot) passed his physical and was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Tuesday, July 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This was the plan all along. Brown has been working his way back from Lisfranc surgery and was always going to get going at some point in training camp. He's a super explosive player and we're excited to see what kind of connection he can build with Lamar Jackson in 2019. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [NYJ - WR Jamison Crowder cleared to return]( Source: SNY - Ralph Vacchiano New York Jets WR [Jamison Crowder]( (foot, ankle) is expected to practice Wednesday, July 31, after he was medically cleared Tuesday, July 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is the best possible news after he had an MRI earlier this week. Crowder has had injury issues the last two years that have limited his productivity, but this one will go down as a scare. He's still on the fringe of redraft radar, but his presence could help this whole offense take a step forward this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [SEA - L.J. Collier injured Tuesday]() Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Seattle Seahawks DE L.J. Collier (leg) was carted off of the field after suffering an apparent leg injury during practice Tuesday, July 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Seahawks pass rush was already scary thin before this news. He suffered a sprained ankle and will likely miss all of the preseason. While he can still contribute this season, Collier being out for the rest of the summer could slow his development and leave the team shorthanded at end. The likelihood of high scoring games to open the season grows. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [PHI - RB Miles Sanders taking advantage of chances]() Source: 1 No Source Philadelphia Eagles RB Miles Sanders has 'looked the part when given the chance' and 'looked natural catching the ball,' according to NJ.com's Mike Kaye. Sanders missed most of the team's spring workouts with a hamstring injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Eagles are likely to take it slower with their rookies than most teams, but Sanders is getting the kind of praise that we want to hear if we expect a rookie to take over by season's end. Jordan Howard's star is dimming with each of these reports, and Sanders is becoming more intriguing in redraft leagues. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NO - RB Javorius Allen placed on IR]( Source: NFL Network - James Palmer New Orleans Saints RBs [Javorius Allen]( (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve / Injured list Tuesday, July 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This explains the team working out running backs and signing Rob Kelley. Allen won't be a factor in the backfield this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NO - RB Rob Kelley signs with Saints]( Source: NewOrleansSaints.com - John DeShazier Free-agent RB [Rob Kelley]( (Redskins) signed an undisclosed deal with the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, July 30. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Saints seemed unsettled about their running back depth with multiple workouts of free agents recently. Kelley played his college ball at Tulane and returns to the Big Easy, but he's a longshot to make the final roster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [BUF - RB T.J. Yeldon fourth in RB rotation]( Source: BuffaloBills.com - Nate Mendelson Buffalo Bills RB [T.J. Yeldon]( is currently fourth in the team's running back rotation, where he is competing with rookie RB Devin Singletary for snaps with the second unit while RBs [Frank Gore]( and [LeSean McCoy]( see first-team work. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Yeldon is on the bubble right now and probably not on the good side of it. He seems to be unable to get traction despite being a former second-round pick who showed versatility with Jacksonville. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [PIT - WR Donte Moncrief suffers apparent injury](=) Source: DKPittsburghSports.com - Dale Lolley Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Donte Moncrief]( (finger) suffered an apparent finger injury on a deep ball during practice Monday, July 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Moncrief had been building momentum in his bid for the #2 job, but this could slow it down. James Washington and Diontae Johnson are also vying for playing time behind Juju Smith-Schuster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [SF - WR Jalen Hurd works with first-team offense]() Source: The Mercury News - Cam Inman San Francisco 49ers WR Jalen Hurd worked with the first-team offense in practice Monday, July 29, although head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team routinely rotates receivers in training camp. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hurd has some running back potential too, so we will be watching how much Shanahan makes of that application. For now this is certainly better news than if he wasn't getting time with the ones, but we will heed Shanahan's words about the meaning of it. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [CLE - WR Antonio Callaway working with second team](=) Source: Cleveland.com - Scott Patsko Cleveland Browns WR [Antonio Callaway]( has been working consistently with the second-team offense in training camp, according to Scott Patsko of Cleveland.com. WRs [Odell Beckham]( Jr., [Jarvis Landry]( and [Rashard Higgins]( have been playing the majority of first-team reps. [Derrick Willies]( and [Jaelen Strong]( filled in for an injured Beckham on Monday. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Higgins is more technically sound than Callaway at this point. Callaway has more speed and explosiveness but right now he's No. 4 on the depth chart. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [NE - WR Maurice Harris solidifying roster spot](=) Source: Boston Herald - Kevin Duffy New England Patriots WR [Maurice Harris]( is 'rapidly moving into the 'lock' category' in terms of making the 53-man roster. Not only has Harris 'been the most consistent pass catcher in camp,' but he would be in the starting lineup 'if the season started tomorrow,' in the opinion of the Boston Herald's Kevin Duffy. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Harris has always had playmaking ability but he never got a consistent role with Washington. Several beat writers around the team have said that Harris could be having the best camp of any Patriots wide receiver. If he has a big preseason, expect Harris to be a trendy last-round pick for savvy Fantasy GMs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for being part of Footballguys and 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: =