News And Notes From Around The League

[Go PRO](=) | [View Online](=) [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 22, #249 • Dec. 22nd, 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------- Howdy {NAME}, We're racing towards Christmas and the Championship Week for a ton of teams. Let's get to it. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [PIT - TE Eric Ebron OK](#1) 2. [PIT - RB James Conner could be back](#2) 3. [SF - QB Nick Mullens out for the season](#3) 4. [WAS - QB Alex Smith day to day - Dwayne Haskins trouble](#4) 5. [SF - QB Jimmy Garoppolo nearing return?](#5) 6. [KC - RB Elijah McGuire to work out for KC](#6) 7. [SF - TE George Kittle could go in Week 16](#7) 8. [TB - RB Ronald Jones likely to sit Week 16](#8) 9. [CHI - RB Spencer Ware finds home with Chicago](#9) 10. [SF - RB Raheem Mostert doesn't practice Tuesday](#10) 11. [SF - QB Josh Rosen finds new home with San Francisco](#11) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [PIT - TE Eric Ebron OK]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Pittsburgh Steelers TE [Eric Ebron](=) (back) should be OK after a big hit to the back knocked him out of the Week 15 game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ebron took a big shot in the first half that looked brutal. He didn't have any organ damage, but there is a short week before the game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 27. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [PIT - RB James Conner could be back]( Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Brian Batko Pittsburgh Steelers RB [James Conner](=) (quadriceps) could be back for Week 16, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Conner may be back in Week 16, but are Fantasy GMs going to trust him? It's the fantasy championship week in most leagues, and Conner is a risky play even if he does suit up and start for the Steelers. We like him as a low-end RB2 or flex option if he does play in Week 16. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [SF - QB Nick Mullens out for the season](=) Source: NBC Sports Bay Area - Matt Maiocco San Francisco 49ers QB [Nick Mullens](=) (elbow) sustained a right elbow injury in Week 15 against the Dallas Cowboys that is expected to end his season and will require surgery, according to a source via NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mullens proved that he's merely a backup for his NFL career. He is going to be a restricted free agent this upcoming offseason. The 49ers move forward with C.J. Beathard as their starter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [WAS - QB Alex Smith day to day - Dwayne Haskins trouble]() Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Washington Football Team QB [Alex Smith](=) (calf) is considered day to day, and the team hopes he can practice in some capacity this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Washington has an ...interesting quarterback situation this week. Dwayne Haskins could be fined a week's salary and face a four-game suspension for engaging in "high risk COVID-19 conduct." Smith has not been ruled out for Week 16. We'll see if he can practice late in the week so he can get out there. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [SF - QB Jimmy Garoppolo nearing return?]( Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers QB [Jimmy Garoppolo](=) (ankle) was designated for return from the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Kyle Shanahan seemed to shut down any idea that Garoppolo would return this year. Nick Mullens is done for the season, so that means C.J. Beathard will get the start in Week 16. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [KC - RB Elijah McGuire to work out for KC]() Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Free-agent RB Elijah McGuire will work out for the Kansas City Chiefs this week. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Chiefs are looking for more running back help. McGuire could be added for depth now that Clyde Edwards-Helaire is going to miss some time. The team has Le'Veon Bell and Darrell Williams to lead the way while Edwards-Helaire is out. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [SF - TE George Kittle could go in Week 16]() Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Josh Alper San Francisco 49ers TE [George Kittle](=) (foot) has 'a chance' of playing in Week 16 versus the Arizona Cardinals, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.'If he's good, I plan on him playing,' Shanahan told NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Keep an eye on this huge news as the week goes on. Kittle might play a limited number of snaps but those might be in high-value situations. It's hard not to start Kittle immediately upon his return. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [TB - RB Ronald Jones likely to sit Week 16]( Source: ESPN.com - Field Yates Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Ronald Jones](=) (finger) is unlikely to be available to play in Week 16 versus the Detroit Lions even if he is activated soon from the Reserve/COVID-19 list, according to head coach Bruce Arians. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That means Leonard Fournette is set to be the lead back once again for the Buccaneers. Fantasy GMs in championship week can add Fournette if he's out there and put him in as a flex play in Week 16. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CHI - RB Spencer Ware finds home with Chicago]() Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Free-agent RB Spencer Ware (Chiefs) was added to the practice squad of the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, Dec. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Bears are getting some veteran depth here. They have three backs on the active roster, David Montgomery, Ryan Nall and Artavis Pierce. We'll see Ware compete for a chance on the active roster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [SF - RB Raheem Mostert doesn't practice Tuesday]() Source: 49ers.com San Francisco 49ers RB [Raheem Mostert](=) (ankle) didn't participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Mostert is likely done for the season. He suffered another high-ankle sprain, the same one that cost him a month earlier this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [SF - QB Josh Rosen finds new home with San Francisco]() Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Rosen was signed off the practice squad by the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Dec. 22. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Rosen, a first-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, has bounced around to a few different teams in his short NFL career. Behind the scenes we've heard that he works hard but does not play up to his potential when given an opportunity. The 49ers need a backup to C.J. Beathard with Nick Mullens done for the year and Josh Johnson on the COVID list. [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: =