Footballguys #136 - 9/2 - Monday Injury Rounds, Ezekiel Elliott Mixed Signals And MORE

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That's right – play a real money game for free just by using promo code FBG on your first deposit on draft! --------------------------------------------------------------- [Footballguys.com]( Footballguys #136 - 9/2 - Monday Injury Rounds, Ezekiel Elliott Mixed Signals And MORE Volume 21, #136 -- Monday Night, September 2nd, 2019 Note: Unsubscribe instructions are at the bottom of this email [View in Web Browser]( Howdy {NAME}, Good Tuesday to you. IT'S. ALMOST. HERE. Let's go. J SITE NEWS A. [Get The Daily Fantasy Sports Edge You Need]( If you're looking for an edge with Daily Fantasy Sports for the NFL and College, Footballguys is your answer. Our DFS Pro subscription gives you everything you need plus our brand new DFS Lineup Optimizer. Check it out. B. [Cutdown Notes For Every Team](=) Our Sigmund Bloom with a look at what deep dynasty players need to know after Cutdown Saturday. C. 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[BAL - RB Kenneth Dixon injury update](#14) 15. [BAL - Robert Griffin cleared](#15) 16. [DEN - Three officially on IR](#16) 17. [BUF - No practice for TE Tyler Kroft](#17) 18. [MIN - Minnesota inks WR Josh Doctson](#18) 19. [SEA - WR Jaron Brown back with Seattle](#19) 20. [CHI - TE Trey Burton day-to-day](#20) 21. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson making progress](#21) 22. [NE - N'Keal Harry to IR](#22) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [LAC - RB Melvin Gordon unlikely to report anytime soon](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Los Angeles Chargers RB [Melvin Gordon]( has no intention to report for Week 1 as he and his representation sort through potential trade options during his holdout, according to a source. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports it is his understanding only a 'new development' would bring Gordon back into camp. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Deals get done at deadlines in the NFL. The deadline of the regular season beginning is coming up and there's no real end to this holdout in sight. We'll see if the approaching regular season spurs the two sides into action. Without Gordon, the Chargers would use Austin Ekeler as the starter with Justin Jackson backing him up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [IND - QB Jacoby Brissett receives extension](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Indianapolis Colts QB [Jacoby Brissett]( agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with the Colts Monday, Sept. 2, worth $30 million, according to a source. The deal includes $20 million in guaranteed money. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brissett is the starting quarterback of the Colts with the retirement of Andrew Luck. We'll see if the Colts improved offensive line and quality weapons help Brissett perform better as the starter than he did when he was the team's starter with Luck banged up in 2017. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CAR - QB Cam Newton unhindered at practice Monday](=) Source: ESPN.com - David Newton Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (foot) was not limited during the media portion of practice Monday, Sept. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] General manager Marty Hurney told reporters afterward Newton is 'good to go' for Week 1 versus the Los Angeles Rams. Fantasy GMs can comfortably consider Newton a QB1 in 2019. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [NE - WR Demaryius Thomas returns to Pats]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Free-agent WR [Demaryius Thomas]( (Patriots) re-signed with the New England Patriots on a one-year deal Monday, Sept. 2. Financial terms weren't disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots let Thomas hit the open market after he dominated in the fourth preseason game, but there was always a good chance he would return. That happens in part because rookie first-round pick N'Keal Harry is on Injured Reserve with an ankle injury. Thomas will compete to be the No. 3 receiver for the Patriots behind Josh Gordon and Julian Edelman. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DAL - Mixed signals on progress with RB Ezekiel Elliott]() Source: NFL Network - Jane Slater Dallas Cowboys RB [Ezekiel Elliott]('s contract talks continued through Sunday, Sept. 1, but a deal is still not close. A source said 'everything' was holding up the deal. Other sources seem much more optimistic. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Like sands through the hourglass, these are the days of our lives. Soap opera aside, this Elliott situation seems to change every other day. They're moving towards a deal, then next thing you know 'everything' is holding up the deal. With the regular season right around the corner, things are coming right down to the wire if Elliott is going to be able to play in Week 1. Most seem to think a deal done by Tuesday would be the latest for Elliott to play this week. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper confident in health]( Source: The Athletic - Jon Machota Dallas Cowboys WR [Amari Cooper]( (foot) told The Athletic's Jon Machota that he was able to do a lot in his first practice back Monday, Sept. 2, and believes he is ready to play in Week 1 against the New York Giants. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cowboys have monitored Cooper closely as he has dealt with this foot injury, and their plan was to have him ready for Week 1 of the regular season. Cooper also added he played through a foot injury during his rookie year that was worse and hurt when he cut on it, while this injury didn't cause him any pain Monday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [WAS - RB Derrius Guice likely to be most involved]( Source: 106.7 The Fan - Grant Paulsen Washington Redskins RB Derrius Guice will get more carries than [Adrian Peterson](, according to comments made by head coach Jay Gruden to reporters Monday, Sept. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Guice has a ton of talent if he can stay healthy and play up to that natural potential. He's working in a RBBC with Peterson this year after missing his entire rookie season in 2018. The matchup against the Eagles in Week 1 is a tough one for Washington's ground game and their bad offensive line. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed still in concussion protocol]() Source: NBC Sports Washington - JP Finlay Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed]( (concussion) did not practice Monday, Sept. 2, and head coach Jay Gruden said afterward that Reed remains in the concussion protocol 'so to speak.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Reed may be missing Week 1 ...or more...with this concussion, the seventh known concussion of his career. We should see Vernon Davis as the lead tight end for Washington while Reed is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CIN - WR A.J. Green remains in walking boot](=) Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson Cincinnati Bengals WR [A.J. Green]( (ankle) has yet to remove his walking boot, according to Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Green had ankle surgery about a month ago, but the Bengals have not put him on Injured Reserve. They must think he can come back before the halfway point of the season, and a return for Green in the first month of the season seems overly optimistic. Expect a ton of Tyler Boyd while Green is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [IND - QB Brian Hoyer signs with Colts]( Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Michael David Smith Free-agent QB [Brian Hoyer]( (Patriots) signed a three-year, $12 million deal with the Indianapolis Colts Monday, Sept. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hoyer gives the Colts a veteran backup behind Jacoby Brissett. Earlier this year, the NFL suspended Colts QB Chad Kelly two games for violating the league's personal conduct policy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [GB - TE Jimmy Graham a limited participant](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers TE [Jimmy Graham]( (finger) was limited during practice Monday, Sept. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Graham has been dealing with this finger injury for most of the preseason. He's likely to play in the season opener on Thursday night against the Bears. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [CHI - TE Trey Burton limited]() Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Chicago Bears TE [Trey Burton]( (groin) was limited during practice Monday, Sept. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's going to be tough for Burton to play on Thursday night against the Packers. Watch the injury report as the week goes on, but expect Adam Shaheen to start in Week 1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [HOU - Two TEs placed on IR]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Houston Texans TE Jordan M. Thomas (rib) and TE Kahale Warring (concussion) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Sept. 2, according to sources. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas was supposed to be the starting tight end for the Texans this year. Now, the team will turn to guys like Jordan Akins and Darren Fells. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [BAL - RB Kenneth Dixon injury update](=) Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley Baltimore Ravens RB [Kenneth Dixon]( (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list because of a fractured knee but will be released with an injury settlement. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Dixon flashed talent when he came out of Louisiana Tech in 2016 but injuries have derailed his career. It may take him some time to find a new team if anyone is willing to take a chance on the veteran who often seems to be banged up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [BAL - Robert Griffin cleared](=) Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens QB [Robert Griffin III]( (thumb) has been medically cleared to be available for Week 1, according to head coach John Harbaugh. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Griffin is set to be the primary backup to Lamar Jackson. We won't see him on the field unless Jackson gets banged up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [DEN - Three officially on IR]( Source: DenverBroncos.com - Aric DiLalla Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock (thumb), RB [Theo Riddick]( (shoulder) and TE [Jake Butt]( (knee) were officially placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Sept. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lock is the 2019 second-round pick who could be the future franchise quarterback of the Broncos. Riddick could be the team's leading pass-catching back when healthy. Butt has only played in three games during his two seasons with the Broncos and is still dealing with the knee injury that cost him most of the 2018 season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [BUF - No practice for TE Tyler Kroft]() Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown Buffalo Bills TE [Tyler Kroft]( (foot) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 2. Head coach Sean McDermott said the team hopes Kroft will be able to return during the early part of the season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bills tight end position has been bit hard by the injury bug. We might see Tommy Sweeney as the top tight end for the Bills to open up the season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [MIN - Minnesota inks WR Josh Doctson]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Free-agent WR [Josh Doctson]( (Redskins) signed a one-year undisclosed contract with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, Sept. 2. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Even though he found a new home rather quickly after being released by Washington, we don't think Doctson makes a huge impact with the Vikings. Doctson did play with Kirk Cousins in Washington, but he's buried on the depth chart behind guys like Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen, Chad Beebe and Olabasi Johnson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [SEA - WR Jaron Brown back with Seattle]() Source: The Seattle Times - Bob Condotta Free-agent WR [Jaron Brown]( (Seahawks) signed an undisclosed contract to return to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, Sept. 2. TE [Ed Dickson]( (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a knee injury to open up a spot on the roster. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown was released by the team on Saturday but is back on Monday. He could work as a No. 2 receiver opposite of Tyler Lockett. We should see D.K. Metcalf worked into the mix as well. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [CHI - TE Trey Burton day-to-day]() Source: The Athletic - Kevin Fishbain Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears TE [Trey Burton]( (groin) is dealing with a 'mild groin strain' that is unrelated to his offseason sports hernia surgery, according to general manager Ryan Pace. Burton is considered day-to-day. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's day-to-day, but it's difficult to imagine that Burton will be out there for Thursday's season opener against the Packers. Expect Adam Shaheen to be the top tight end for the Bears in Week 1. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NYJ - WR Robby Anderson making progress]( Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( (calf) is 'trending towards playing' in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills, according to head coach Adam Gase. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We'll see if Anderson can make it back to practice at some point later in the week. Anderson is their top target at the wide receiver position and has at least flex appeal in Week 1 against the Bills. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [NE - N'Keal Harry to IR]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter New England Patriots WR N'Keal Harry (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Sept. 2, and he's expected to return this season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We could see the 2019 first-round pick get back on the field in the middle of the season. He's a waiver wire speed dial guy, but only if something happens to players above him on the depth chart (Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, Demaryius Thomas)...and if he is healthy from the ankle injury he suffered in the first preseason game and couldn't recover fully from. [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: =