News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #192 • Oct. 26th, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Howdy {NAME}, Week 7 is nearly in the books and we're rolling on to Week 8. Hard to believe it's going this fast. We've got some News and Notes so let's get to it. J --------------------------------------------------------------- SITE NEWS A. [Monday Injury Rounds - Week 8](=) One of the best features we bring our Season Long Pro and All-Pro subscribers each week is the Injury Rounds article from Dr. Jene Bramel. Jene goes through every injury of note from the weekend and looks at what to expect going forward. It's worth the cost of the subscription by itself. B. [Mid Season Price Discounts For Footballguys Premium Subscriptions]( The season is almost halfway over and we're offering our Premium Subscriptions at a special Mid Season Discount. Jump on it here and get the info you need to crush the second half of the year. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. out for season](#1) 2. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey returns to practice](#2) 3. [CLE - RB Nick Chubb slated for Week 10](#3) 4. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram's status uncertain](#4) 5. [DAL - QB Andy Dalton in concussion protocol](#5) 6. [ARI - RB Kenyan Drake expected to miss games](#6) 7. [PHI - Jalen Reagor nearing return](#7) 8. [SEA - RB Chris Carson week to week](#8) 9. [NYG - Teams calling on TE Evan Engram](#9) 10. [DAL - Ben DiNucci being prepped for start](#10) 11. [DEN - WR Tim Patrick considered day to day](#11) 12. [JAX - WR Dede Westbrook's season may be over](#12) 13. [LAC - TE Virgil Green to miss multiple weeks](#13) 14. [TB - WR Antonio Brown deal becoming official](#14) 15. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay in concussion protocol](#15) 16. [JAX - RB Ryquell Armstead likely out for season](#16) 17. [NYJ - WR Breshad Perriman in concussion protocol](#17) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [CLE - WR Odell Beckham Jr. out for season](=) Source: JosinaMedia.com - Josina Anderson Cleveland Browns WR [Odell Beckham](=) Jr. (knee) confirmed that he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, and his season is over. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A big loss for the Browns offense. Beckham is under contract through the 2023 season and the team now moves forward without him. They'll turn to Rashard Higgins to do more in his absence. We could also see more tight end usage and more targets for Jarvis Landry for the rest of the 2020 season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey returns to practice]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Updating a previous story, Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Oct. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Panthers are monitoring McCaffrey's status closely. They play on Thursday night in Week 8 which makes McCaffrey's status one to watch as the week goes on. There is a chance that he plays in Week 8 although some feel that he's still about a week away. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [CLE - RB Nick Chubb slated for Week 10]() Source: Akron Beacon Journal - Nate Ulrich Cleveland Browns RB [Nick Chubb](=) (knee) could return in Week 10 after the bye, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's good news for the Browns. They've lost WR Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) for the rest of the year so getting Chubb back will help. He should go back to being the no.1 back for the offense and then Kareem Hunt will resume his role as a high-value reserve running back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [BAL - RB Mark Ingram's status uncertain](=) Source: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec Baltimore Ravens RB [Mark Ingram](=)'s (ankle) status for Week 8 will not be known until later in the week, according to head coach John Harbaugh. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs are largely avoiding the Ravens backfield anyway. Check back on Ingram's status later in the week if you play in a deep enough league. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [DAL - QB Andy Dalton in concussion protocol](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Dallas Cowboys QB [Andy Dalton](=) (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol, but the team isn't likely to sign another quarterback this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It seems like the Cowboys are hopeful that Dalton can get through the protocol in good time. They're still grooming backup Ben DiNucci to start this week. The Cowboys play against the Eagles on Sunday night in Week 8. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [ARI - RB Kenyan Drake expected to miss games]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Updating a previous story, Arizona Cardinals RB [Kenyan Drake](=) (ankle) is expected to miss 'a few weeks' due to a slight tear of a ligament in his ankle, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chase Edmonds is now the starter and he's got RB1 upside for Fantasy GMs with Drake out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [PHI - Jalen Reagor nearing return]( Source: NFLCommunications.com Philadelphia Eagles WR [Jalen Reagor](=) (thumb) was designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Oct. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Some good news for the Eagles WR corps here. Reagor has flashed a little bit as a rookie but he's missed all but two games so far this year. The team has a bye in Week 9 so there's a chance Reagor might miss another game as he gets his legs back under him. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [SEA - RB Chris Carson week to week](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating a previous story, Seattle Seahawks RB [Chris Carson](=) (foot) is week to week and expected to miss multiple games after an MRI taken Monday, Oct. 26, confirmed he has a mid-foot sprain. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A mid-foot sprain is never a good thing. The Seahawks can now turn to Carlos Hyde as their starter. Rookie DeeJay Dallas will back him up. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NYG - Teams calling on TE Evan Engram]() Source: ESPN.com - Jordan Raanan New York Giants TE [Evan Engram](=) has received trade interest from other teams, but the Giants don't appear willing to deal him unless they're blown away with an offer. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Engram can be a quality starter when healthy. It might be time for him to get a fresh start and that's why teams are sniffing around the former first-round pick. The Giants insist that Engram is part of their plans but they'd move him if they got an offer they can't refuse. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [DAL - Ben DiNucci being prepped for start]() Source: NFL Network - Jane Slater Dallas Cowboys QB [Ben DiNucci](=) is being prepared to start in Week 8 with QB [Andy Dalton](=) (concussion) in the concussion protocol, according to offensive coordinator Kellen Moore Monday, Oct. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Cowboys are not expected to sign a free agent quarterback with Andy Dalton in the concussion protocol. DiNucci has a gunslinger's mentality and will take plenty of chances with the football. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DEN - WR Tim Patrick considered day to day](=) Source: DNVR Sports - Zac Stevens Denver Broncos WR [Tim Patrick](=) (hamstring) is day to day due to a hamstring issue, according to head coach Vic Fangio Monday, Oct. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Patrick has been one of the few bright spots in the Broncos passing game this year. If healthy, Patrick is a big-bodied target who is a favorite of QB Drew Lock. If he has to miss time then perhaps the Broncos will finally start featuring 2020 first-round pick Jerry Jeudy more in the offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [JAX - WR Dede Westbrook's season may be over](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Jacksonville Jaguars WR [Dede Westbrook](=) (knee) is feared to have suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 7. He'll have an MRI Monday, Oct. 26, to confirm. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Westbrook was injured on a kick return and hasn't done much (one catch, four yards) as a receiver this year. The Jaguars passing game is all about DJ Chark, Laviska Shenault, and Keelan Cole. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [LAC - TE Virgil Green to miss multiple weeks](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Los Angeles Chargers TE [Virgil Green](=) (ankle) is a candidate to go on the Reserve/Injured list after suffering a lateral ankle sprain in Week 7, according to a source. X-rays were negative, but Green will miss several weeks and should return later this season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We could see Green on IR in the near future. The Chargers have Hunter Henry as their lead tight end and with Green out we should see more from former XFL star Donald Parham like we did on Sunday. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [TB - WR Antonio Brown deal becoming official](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Antonio Brown](=)'s deal is likely to be official Monday, Oct. 26, and he'll clear COVID-19 protocol later in the week. Due to his suspension, he can enter the team's facility, but he can't practice. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown with the Buccaneers just seems like an unfair advantage. They're already stacked at the wide receiver position with guys like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Even Scott Miller is playing well, so that makes Brown a luxury addition and great insurance at the position in case someone is (more) banged up. Brown is an interesting flex play with upside in this high-powered offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [DEN - RB Phillip Lindsay in concussion protocol]() Source: Denver7 - Troy Renck Denver Broncos RB [Phillip Lindsay](=) (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol as of Monday, Oct. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lindsay was knocked out of the Chiefs game but he looked pretty good before that big hit. He'll go through the protocol this week and if cleared should be out there against the Chargers in Week 8. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [JAX - RB Ryquell Armstead likely out for season]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Jacksonville Jaguars RB Ryquell Armstead (illness) is likely out for the season due to complications from COVID-19. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Armstead has been hospitalized twice and has suffered from a variety of complications connected to the virus, including significant respiratory issues, and has been hit harder than some expected. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [NYJ - WR Breshad Perriman in concussion protocol](=) Source: New York Post - Brian Costello New York Jets WR [Breshad Perriman](=) (concussion) was placed on the concussion protocol Monday, Oct. 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Perriman has flashed this year for the Jets but he's also been banged up. He'll have to work his way through the protocol before he's cleared to play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and thanks for being part of the Footballguys Family. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J = = Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! You're subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 * News Items Powered By: =