Footballguys #158 - 9/24 - News And Notes From Around The League

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[HOU - Houston takes a look at Aca'Cedric Ware](#7) 8. [NYG - NY Giants take a look at two running backs](#8) 9. [MIN - Chad Beebe to need 1-2 months to heal](#9) 10. [PIT - Pittsburgh brings TE Alize Mack aboard](#10) 11. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery logs full practice Tuesday](#11) 12. [NYG - RB Benny Cunningham visits NY Giants](#12) 13. [TB - QB Blaine Gabbert headed to IR](#13) 14. [GB - QB cites need to get WR Davante Adams more looks](#14) 15. [TB - Tampa Bay taking a look at Quinton Flowers](#15) 16. [PHI - TE Dallas Goedert expected to go](#16) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [IND - WR T.Y. Hilton unsure about readiness for Week 4](=) Source: ESPN.com - Mike Wells Indianapolis Colts WR [T.Y. Hilton]( (quad) missed the second half of the game in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons after injuring his quad late in the first half. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on this situation as the week of practice goes on. The Colts offense finally showed more life in Week 3, and QB Jacoby Brissett had a fine game. It would be great if they could continue to build cohesion on offense with Hilton out there as the top target. While Hilton believes he's feeling better, he isn't ready to say if he'll be able to play in Week 4 versus the Oakland Raiders. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley seeking second opinion]( Source: ESPN - Chris Mortensen New York Giants RB [Saquon Barkley]( (ankle) underwent testing and was examined recently by team consultant Dr. Martin O'Malley - an ankle specialist at Hospital for Special Surgery. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A high-ankle sprain can linger if not given enough time to heal. The reports from around the team indicate we could be looking at a 4-8 week absence (with the longer time period more likely) for the talented back. Barkley is also scheduled to meet with Dr. Robert Anderson for an additional opinion Wednesday, Sept. 25. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CAR - QB Cam Newton out indefinitely]() Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person Carolina Panthers QB [Cam Newton]( (foot) is out indefinitely with a Lisfranc injury in his foot. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Reports coming out of Carolina suggest that surgery will not be an option here. That means Newton could miss anywhere from 4-8 weeks as he recovers. The Panthers have a bye in Week 7, and they might not bring Newton back after that. We'll see how he progresses and if they feel like a return in November is possible. Kyle Allen continues as the starter for the Panthers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [PIT - TE Vance McDonald in doubt for Week 4](=) Source: DKPittsburghSports.com - Dale Lolley Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Vance McDonald]( (shoulder) was spotted at the team's facility with his arm in a sling Tuesday, Sept. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McDonald has talent and seems to be a favorite target of QB Mason Rudolph...but the guy is always banged up. He played in only 15 snaps against the 49ers in Week 3. Xavier Grimble and Zach Gentry would get more work for the Steelers if McDonald has to miss time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [HOU - RB C.J. Anderson working out for HOU]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Free-agent RB [C.J. Anderson]( (Lions) is working out for the Houston Texans Tuesday, Sept. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This is the first known interest for Anderson. He's a veteran back who can step in and start if a team needs. The Texans already have Carlos Hyde but they may feel that Anderson's experience, intelligence and rushing ability would be an upgrade. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [PHI - WR DeSean Jackson likely out again](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Philadelphia Eagles WR [DeSean Jackson]( (groin) is expected to miss another game in Week 4, according to head coach Doug Pederson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Earlier reports speculate that Jackson is out until Week 5 at the earliest. We'll see how he continues to recover as the team monitors his injury closely. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [HOU - Houston takes a look at Aca'Cedric Ware]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Free-agent RB Aca'Cedric Ware recently worked out for the Houston Texans. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Texans also worked out veteran C.J. Anderson on Tuesday. Ware was undrafted out of USC this year. He spent most of the summer with the Colts but did not make the final roster. In four years with the Trojans, mostly as a reserve back, Ware rushed for 1,505 yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, had 19 catches for 126 receiving yards. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [NYG - NY Giants take a look at two running backs]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Free-agent RBs [Fozzy Whittaker]( and [Zach Zenner]( recently worked out for the New York Giants. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team is also taking a look at Benny Cunningham. They need to add another running back to the active roster. Wayne Gallman is the only healthy running back with Saquon Barkley banged up. Elijhaa Penny is a fullback and the team has two running backs (Jon Hillman, Austin Walter) on the practice squad. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIN - Chad Beebe to need 1-2 months to heal]( Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - Chris Tomasson Minnesota Vikings WR [Chad Beebe]( (ankle), who was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, Sept. 24, is expected to need one to two months of rest and rehab to recover from torn ligaments in his ankle. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Beebe was carted off in Week 3 against the Raiders. He's opting to not have surgery and will instead let the ligaments heal naturally. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [PIT - Pittsburgh brings TE Alize Mack aboard](=) Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Ray Fittipaldo Free-agent TE Alize Mack (Saints) was added to the practice squad of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, Sept. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Steelers need more bodies at the position with Vance McDonald banged up. A shoulder injury has his status for Week 4 in doubt. Mack will work as the No. 3 tight end, likely just on the scout team. The Steelers have Xavier Grimble and Zach Gentry to play tight end if McDonald misses time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [PHI - WR Alshon Jeffery logs full practice Tuesday](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Philadelphia Eagles WR [Alshon Jeffery]( (calf) fully participated in the team's walkthrough Tuesday, Sept. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jeffery should be good to go for Thursday night's game against the Packers. He missed Week 3 against the Lions but will be their No. 1 wide receiver in Week 4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NYG - RB Benny Cunningham visits NY Giants]() Source: Houston Chronicle - Aaron Wilson Free-agent RB [Benny Cunningham]( (Jaguars) worked out for the New York Giants on Tuesday, Sept. 24, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants only have two running backs on their active roster. Wayne Gallman should be the starter but Elijhaa Penny is a fullback. They'll explore all options, including promoting one of their two running backs (Jon Hillman, Austin Walter) from the practice squad. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [TB - QB Blaine Gabbert headed to IR]() Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Blaine Gabbert]( (shoulder) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Sept. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gabbert was week-to-week with this shoulder injury but the team decided to shut him down. Ryan Griffin will continue to be the backup to Jameis Winston. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [GB - QB cites need to get WR Davante Adams more looks](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Green Bay Packers WR [Davante Adams]( saw only four targets in Week 3 against the Denver Broncos - his fewest in a game in nearly three years - and QB [Aaron Rodgers]( has made it clear that Adams needs to be more opportunities. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Broncos made it difficult for Adams to get open. Rodgers had plenty of time to throw as the Broncos didn't get a sack and barely made him feel any sort of pressure. Teams are trying everything to slow down Adams and make Rodgers go elsewhere with the ball. However, we should see the team work to get him more involved. He's still a WR1 for Fantasy GMs every week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [TB - Tampa Bay taking a look at Quinton Flowers]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Free-agent RB Quinton Flowers (Bengals) recently worked out for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a quarterback, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Flowers was a quarterback in college at USF but he transitioned to running back with the Bengals in 2018. The Buccaneers may just be updating their emergency list here. They have Ronald Jones, Peyton Barber, Dare Ogunbowale and T.J. Logan already on the roster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [PHI - TE Dallas Goedert expected to go](=) Source: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky Philadelphia Eagles TE [Dallas Goedert]( (calf) is expected to play in Week 4 Thursday, Sept. 24. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Eagles are playing on Thursday night against the Packers and having Goedert would give the offense yet another weapon. He only played nine snaps in Week 3 against the Lions. [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: =