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[Register and start drafting now!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #135 - 9/1 - Welcome To Week One, News And Notes And More Volume 21, #135 -- Sunday Night, September 1st, 2019 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Good Monday to you. Week 1 is HERE. And we can't wait. Let's get to it. J SITE NEWS A. [Cutdown Notes For Every Team](=) Our Sigmund Bloom with a look at what deep dynasty players need to know after Cutdown Saturday. B. [Waiver Wire Rankings And Notes](=) Our Sigmund Bloom with a ranking of the best preseason waiver wire candidates and suggested bids for them. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [LAC - Chargers stop contract talks with RB Melvin Gordon](#1) 2. [KC - RB LeSean McCoy reunites with Andy Reid in KC](#2) 3. [SEA - Seattle beefs up practice squad](#3) 4. [NYG - New York puts Sam Beal on IR](#4) 5. [IND - RB Jordan Wilkins back on the field](#5) 6. [CLE - Greg Robinson let go](#6) 7. [HOU - Matt Kalil released](#7) 8. [CAR - RB Elijah Holyfield, CB Kevon Seymour cut](#8) 9. [IND - Six added to practice squad](#9) 10. [CIN - Josh Malone, Hardy Nickerson cut](#10) 11. [CAR - WR Torrey Smith set free](#11) 12. [JAX - RB Alfred Blue on IR](#12) 13. [NYJ - NYJ claims two players](#13) 14. [JAX - Jacksonville claims four players](#14) 15. [DEN - Denver claims three more](#15) 16. [CIN - Cincy claims two skill players](#16) 17. [CLE - Cleveland adds TE Ricky Seals-Jones](#17) 18. [WAS - Washington claims RB Wendell Smallwood](#18) 19. [NYJ - Kaare Vedvik joins Jets roster](#19) 20. [DET - J.D. McKissic joining Lions](#20) 21. [ARI - Justin Murray joining Cards](#21) 22. [HOU - HOU paying DE Jadeveon Clowney's bonus](#22) 23. [CHI - Cody Whitehair signs extension](#23) 24. [DEN - RB Theo Riddick IR bound](#24) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [LAC - Chargers stop contract talks with RB Melvin Gordon](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Los Angeles Chargers RB [Melvin Gordon]( has been told that the Chargers will not have any more contract extension talks with him until after the 2019 season, according to general manager Tom Telesco. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gordon can either play on his 5.6 million dollar fifth-year option or not at all. This increases the chances of him playing as few games as possible for the team this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [KC - RB LeSean McCoy reunites with Andy Reid in KC](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Free-agent RB [LeSean McCoy]( (Bills) agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $4 million - including $3 million guaranteed - with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McCoy should at least get enough touches to open the season to be a flex worthy play if not more, but the rest is up to him. Damien Williams is probably still the starter, but he won't have as big a share of the backfield if McCoy plays well. Darwin Thompson is more of a late round stash now. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [SEA - Seattle beefs up practice squad](=) Source: Seahawks.com - John Boyle The Seattle Seahawks added free-agents WR Jazz Ferguson, WR Terry Wright, TE [Jacob Hollister](, CB Simeon Thomas, OG Jordan Roos and OT Elijah Nkansah to their practice squad Sunday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ferguson and Hollister had their moments during the preseason but couldn't make the roster. Ferguson has a terrific size/speed combination and we could hear from him again before the end of the year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NYG - New York puts Sam Beal on IR]( Source: Giants.com - Michael Eisen New York Giants CB Sam Beal (hamstring) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a hamstring injury Sunday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beal was a supplemental third round pick last year. He is still yet to play a game for the team. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [IND - RB Jordan Wilkins back on the field](=) Source: The Herald Bulletin - George Bremer Indianapolis Colts RB [Jordan Wilkins]( (foot) was able to return to practice Sunday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Colts kept Wilkins and Jonathan Williams on the final roster. Wilkins was great last year in limited action and is the better choice as the #3 back, but this entire situation got less attractive when Andrew Luck retired. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [CLE - Greg Robinson let go]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Cleveland Browns OT Greg Robinson was released Sunday, Sept. 1, but the Browns plan to re-sign him before Week 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He will re-sign for less money, but the Browns leaving him exposed to the league should tell their level of confidence in him as their starter. If the Browns offense underperforms this year, the offensive line will likely be why, [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [HOU - Matt Kalil released]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Houston Texans OT Matt Kalil was released Sunday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kalil was overpaid and not needed after the team traded for Laremy Tunsil. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [CAR - RB Elijah Holyfield, CB Kevon Seymour cut]() Source: Panthers.com - Max Henson Carolina Panthers RB Elijah Holyfield and CB Kevon Seymour were waived Sunday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Holyfield couldn't survive the second round of cutdown weekend action even though he outlasted Cameron Artis-Payne. He should end up on a practice squad after poor testing numbers knocked him out of the draft. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [IND - Six added to practice squad](=) Source: Colts.com Free-agent OT Jackson Barton, CB Jalen Collins, WR Ashton Dulin, OG Jake Eldrenkamp, LB Skai Moore and QB Phillip Walker were signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad Sunday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dulin is a size/speed small school prospect who has a lot of room to grow in his game. We'll file his name away for future monitoring if he can get on a 53 man roster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [CIN - Josh Malone, Hardy Nickerson cut]( Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals WR Joshua Malone and LB Hardy Nickerson Jr. were waived Sunday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Malone survived the first round of cutdown weekend action, but couldn't make it past waiver claims. Auden Tate and Damion Willis both had great summers and sealed his fate. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [CAR - WR Torrey Smith set free]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Carolina Panthers WR [Torrey Smith]( was released Sunday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Smith had already taken a pay cut, but that wasn't enough to keep him on the roster to open the season. He should get a call as a street free agent somewhere during the season after injuries thin some wide receiver groups. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [JAX - RB Alfred Blue on IR](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Alfred Blue]( (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ryquell Armstead becomes the backup to Leonard Fournette, but remember that the team claimed good two-way back Devine Ozigbo when the Saints released him. This will be a backup situation to monitor considering Fournette's injury history. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [NYJ - NYJ claims two players]( Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini Former Los Angeles Rams DE John Franklin-Myers and former Baltimore Ravens CB Bennett Jackson were claimed off waivers by the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 1. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Franklin-Myers contributed on a Super Bowl run last year, so it was a surprise to see him released by the Rams. He could get significant playing time on a roster that lacks punch at edge rusher. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [JAX - Jacksonville claims four players]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Former Baltimore Ravens RB [Tyler Ervin]( and TE Matthew Orzech were claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 1, according to a source. The Jaguars also claimed TE [Seth DeValve]( from the Cleveland Browns and RB Devine Ozigbo from the New Orleans Saints. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ozigbo was expected to make the Saints roster by some and was a favorite combine snub of others this offseason. He could be the backup and next in line for touches behind Leonard Fournette in short order and should be on your waiver wire watch list. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DEN - Denver claims three more]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Spencer was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos Sunday, Sept. 1. The Broncos also claimed TE Andrew Beck from the New England Patriots and C Corey Levin from the Tennessee Titans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Spencer had a good summer and the Steelers were surely hoping to stash him on the practice squad. Beck was a player that generated a little buzz with New England earlier in the offseason. The Broncos had a handful of spots open after putting three players expected to make the roster on injured reserve. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CIN - Cincy claims two skill players]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Former Washington Redskins RB [Samaje Perine]( was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 1, according to a source. The team also claimed WR [Pharoh Cooper]( from the Arizona Cardinals. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bengals had an opening after Rodney Anderson went down with another torn ACL, so they didn't have to look farther than yet another former college teammate of starting back Joe Mixon. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [CLE - Cleveland adds TE Ricky Seals-Jones]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Former Arizona Cardinals TE [Ricky Seals-Jones]( was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Seals-Jones replaces Seth DeValve as the designated passing game weapon at tight end behind David Njoku and Demetrius Harris. DeValve ended up in Jacksonville, where there may be some opportunity at tight end. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [WAS - Washington claims RB Wendell Smallwood]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Former Philadelphia Eagles RB [Wendell Smallwood]( was claimed off waivers by the Washington Redskins Sunday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Washington plays Philadelphia Week 1, so maybe Smallwood can give the defense some tips on slowing down the Eagles offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYJ - Kaare Vedvik joins Jets roster]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Former Minnesota Vikings PK Kaare Vedvik was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets Sunday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Vedvik was free after the Jets tried to trade for him. We'll see if it ends up being something they regret. Taylor Bertolet is out as the kicker [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [DET - J.D. McKissic joining Lions]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Former Seattle Seahawks RB [J.D. McKissic]( was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions Sunday, Sept. 1, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McKissic could fill the Theo Riddick role and hurt Kerryon Johnson's ceiling in the passing game, but rookie Ty Johnson was already a threat there, so if you like Kerryon in the third, stick with him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [ARI - Justin Murray joining Cards]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Former Oakland Raiders OT Justin Murray was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 1, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's interesting that the Cardinals claimed two offensive linemen from other rosters, but traded Korey Cunningham, whom the Patriots thought was worth a late-round pick. We'll see how Cunningham, Murray, and Brett Toth perform to rate these decisions. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [HOU - HOU paying DE Jadeveon Clowney's bonus]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Seattle Seahawks LB Jadeveon Clowney will receive his $7 million signing bonus from the Houston Texans, while Seattle pays his $8 million salary. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Seattle really got away with one here. The draft pick cost was minor when factoring in the potential third round compensatory pick if they let Clowney walk next year, and now the actual cash cost was also reasonable. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [CHI - Cody Whitehair signs extension]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Chicago Bears OG Cody Whitehair signed a five-year, $52.5 million extension with the Bears Sunday, Sept. 1. The deal includes $27.5 million guaranteed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bears are getting out ahead of the interior offensive line market with this extension. Whitehair is a 2016 second-round pick who can play guard or center and has played well over the course of his rookie deal, starting all 48 games to date. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [DEN - RB Theo Riddick IR bound](=) Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Darin Gantt Denver Broncos RB [Theo Riddick]( (shoulder) will be placed on the Reserve/Injured list and miss at least the first eight games of 2019 with a fractured shoulder, general manager John Elway said Saturday, Aug. 31. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He won't be a threat to Phillip Lindsay or Royce Freeman's value until November. Riddick isn't worth carrying in any format without an injured reserve slot. [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. 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