Footballguys #253 - 12/28 - News And Notes From Around The League

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J [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette says he's out](#1) 2. [OAK - RB Josh Jacobs ruled out](#2) 3. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey in line for big day?](#3) 4. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan's contract adjusted](#4) 5. [LAR - RB Darrell Henderson to IR](#5) 6. [NE - RB Sony Michel questionable for Sunday](#6) 7. [ARI - Drew Anderson elevated to roster](#7) 8. [NO - NO not expected to sign WR Antonio Brown](#8) 9. [MIA - WR Robby Anderson headed to Miami?](#9) 10. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper wants to be in Dallas](#10) 11. [NYG - QB Eli Manning could call it quits](#11) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [JAX - RB Leonard Fournette says he's out]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Leonard Fournette]( (illness) tweeted Saturday, Dec. 28, that he doesn't expect to play in the Week 17 game against the Indianapolis Colts. He was downgraded earlier Saturday to doubtful. 'Unfortunately I want be able to play tomorrow due to the flu I have, my brothers know I wish I can ball with them, hopefully I see some of them same faces on my team next year,' Fournette posted on his Twitter account. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette has stayed healthy for most of the 2019 season, playing 15 games for the first time in his pro career. The Jaguars will turn to rookie Ryquell Armstead in the season finale. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [OAK - RB Josh Jacobs ruled out]() Source: 1 No Source Oakland Raiders RB [Josh Jacobs]( (shoulder) was downgraded to out Saturday, Dec. 28, for the game Sunday, Dec. 29, against the Denver Broncos. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Without Jacobs, the Raiders turn to DeAndre Washington as their lead back. The Raiders playoff hopes are alive...barely...and they need to win if they want any chance to make the postseason. The Broncos rush defense has been a bit up-and-down during the season, but they should be able to contain Washington. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey in line for big day?](=) Source: ESPN.com - David Newton Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey]( is likely to receive the ball 'any way he can' in Week 17's game against the New Orleans Saints, according to interim offensive coordinator Scott Turner. McCaffrey is just 67 yards shy of becoming the third player in league history to reach 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Only Roger Craig and Marshall Faulk are in the 1,000/1,000 club. McCaffrey has always had the talent to reach that mark as well, and he's only 67 receiving yards away from doing that. We imagine the Panthers will feed him as much as possible in the season finale. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [ATL - QB Matt Ryan's contract adjusted]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Atlanta Falcons QB [Matt Ryan]( had his contract restructured to convert some of his base salary for the 2020 season into a bonus paid out Friday, Dec. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Falcons moved around some money with DT Grady Jarrett too. These moves give the Falcons about $12 million more in salary cap space. Ryan is under contract through the 2023 season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [LAR - RB Darrell Henderson to IR]( Source: Los Angeles Rams Los Angeles Rams RB [Darrell Henderson]( (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Dec. 28. RB [John Kelly]( was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A third-round pick out of Memphis in the 2019 NFL draft, Henderson didn't do much in his rookie season working as a backup to Todd Gurley. He finishes his rookie year with 39 carries for 147 yards on the ground with four catches for 37 yards. We appreciate him in dynasty formats still and look to see if he can improve as his career goes on. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [NE - RB Sony Michel questionable for Sunday](=) Source: Patriots.com New England Patriots RB [Sony Michel]( (illness) was added to the injury report Saturday, Dec. 28, and is listed as questionable for the game Sunday, Dec. 29, against the Miami Dolphins. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team can turn to Rex Burkhead and James White at the running back position if need be. Check to see if Michel is a scratch for Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ARI - Drew Anderson elevated to roster]( Source: AZCardinals.com - Darren Urban Arizona Cardinals QB Drew Anderson on Saturday, Dec. 28, was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad. In a corresponding move, TE [Darrell Daniels]( (biceps) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kyler Murray is dealing with a hamstring injury that could keep him out ...or limit him... in the season finale. Brett Hundley would be the starter if Murray is out, and Anderson was brought up as a potential backup to Hundley in Week 17. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [NO - NO not expected to sign WR Antonio Brown]( Source: NFL.com - Grant Gordon Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said a possible signing of free-agent WR [Antonio Brown]( (Patriots) is not imminent after he worked out for the team Friday, Dec. 27. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Saints were doing their due diligence by bringing Brown in for a workout. They want to make a Super Bowl run and get another championship as they've been close in recent years but have fallen short in heartbreaking ways. Outside of Michael Thomas, the Saints don't have much at the wide receiver position. Adding a talent like Brown could help their passing game in a big way...if the team could put up with the distractions that are going to come when he's signed by a new team. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [MIA - WR Robby Anderson headed to Miami?]( Source: ESPNNewYork.com - Rich Cimini New York Jets WR [Robby Anderson]( will sign with the Miami Dolphins for the 2020 season because of his connection with wide receivers coach Karl Dorrell, according to Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Anderson is going to have a big market for his services this offseason. He has the speed to take the top off the defense and could earn a contract that pays him around $10 million annually. In fact, some project that he will push for a contract around $14 million per year. Whether it's with the Dolphins or some other team, Anderson will get a big pay day in the offseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [DAL - WR Amari Cooper wants to be in Dallas](=) Source: USA TODAY Sports - Jori Epstein Dallas Cowboys WR [Amari Cooper]( said he loves playing with QB [Dak Prescott]( and wants to remain with the team going forward. 'That is part of me liking it,' Cooper said. 'My situation on the team, him being the quarterback, the teammates, where I live. Everything.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cowboys have yet to sign Cooper or QB Dak Prescott to long-term contracts. Cooper is a priority for the team, but we'll have to see what happens with Prescott too. One of them may be in line to get the franchise tag this offseason if no long-term deal can be struck before free agency. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NYG - QB Eli Manning could call it quits](=) Source: SNY - Ralph Vacchiano New York Giants QB [Eli Manning]( will 'most likely' retire after this season, according to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Manning doesn't want to be a backup quarterback. There's no team out there likely to pick him up as a starter...even as a 'bridge' quarterback to a younger player. He could retire as a two-time Super Bowl champion with only one team in his career. [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're subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =