🏆 News And Notes From Around The League

[Footballguys Email Updates](=) [Go PRO]() | [View Online]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com](=)Daily Email Update • Vol. 23, #161 • Sep. 29th[,](=) 2021 --------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks To Our Sponsor, [Monkey Knife Fight]() Howdy {NAME}, It's another Thursday Game Day. Our Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom have the News and Notes you need. And please make sure to check out our friends in the graphic below from Monkey Knife Fight. Let's Go. J --------------------------------------------------------------- [Monkey Knife Fight $5 Free Game](=) Sponsored by [Monkey Knife Fight]() Player Prop Parlay Contests On Monkey Knife Fight! [Monkey Knife Fight]() is Daily Fantasy Sports For Everyone. It's a fun way to play DFS without having to spend hours and hours on research and making lineups. It's a DFS / Props Pick hybrid that's tons of fun and it's something you'll be seeing more of at Footballguys. 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[BAL - Two Ravens receivers activated](#7) 8. [TB - Scotty Miller to IR](#8) 9. [NYG - WR John Ross activated](#9) 10. [NE - New England works out four RBs](#10) 11. [NE - Three try out for New England](#11) 12. [CHI - Chicago looking at QBs and WRs](#12) 13. [TEN - Two designated to return from IR](#13) 14. [DEN - RB Mike Boone cleared to practice](#14) 15. [NYG - WR Darius Slayton misses practice](#15) 16. [WAS - WR Kelvin Harmon joins practice squad](#16) 17. [IND - QB Brett Hundley usurps Jacob Eason](#17) 18. [NYG - No practice for WR Sterling Shepard](#18) 19. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley listed as limited](#19) 20. [NYG - G-Men bring in a group of free agents](#20) 21. [NYG - WR Kenny Golladay a limited participant](#21) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [TEN - WR Julio Jones iffy for Week 4]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Tennessee Titans WR [Julio Jones](=) (leg) is iffy for Week 4 because of a leg injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Titans held Jones out of most of the second half of Week 3 due to this injury. There's a chance the team could limit him or shut him down as the next two opponents are the Jets and the Jaguars. With A.J. Brown also banged up, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Chester Rogers and Josh Reynolds could get more work. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [TEN - WR A.J. Brown out a week or two]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Updating previous reports, Tennessee Titans WR [A.J. Brown](=) (hamstring) may miss a week or two because of his hamstring injury. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] A week of two is okay. That may sound outlandish but the next two opponents for the Titans are the Jets and the Jaguars. Even though Julio Jones is also banged up, the Titans could give both a rest and still win those games convincingly. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [TB - CB Richard Sherman signs with Bucs](=) Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter Free-agent CB Richard Sherman (49ers) signed a one-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, Sept. 29. Financial terms weren't disclosed. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This move has been expected for quite some time. The Buccaneers secondary is reeling from injury, and going with Sherman makes a ton of sense. He's not the same player he used to be, but Sherman can help the Buccaneers defense on the back end. "Rush and cover" is the name of the game, but the cover part has been iffy for Tampa this year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [CAR - RB Christian McCaffrey does not practice]() Source: Panthers.com Carolina Panthers RB [Christian McCaffrey](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] No surprise here. McCaffrey was not put on short-term Injured Reserve, so he may not need to miss a few weeks. We think he misses Week 4 but there's a chance he could return for Week 5. Check on his status later in the week...and then next week when he's got a better shot to play. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CIN - Tee Higgins ruled out](=) Source: Bengals.com Cincinnati Bengals WR [Tee Higgins](=) (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 29, and has been ruled out for Week 4. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's two missed games in a row for Higgins. Without him, Auden Tate will get more work. The Bengals will feature plenty of Tyler Boyd and Ja'Marr Chase on Thursday night. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [WAS - WR Curtis Samuel activated]() Source: The Washington Post - Nicki Jhabvala Washington Football Team WR Curtis Samuel (groin) will practice Wednesday, Sept. 29, after he was activated from the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] WFT has been waiting for Samuel to return. He now has a three-week window to get added to the active roster. Getting Samuel on the field will be a boost for a passing offense that has struggled to get other WRs not named Terry McLaurin more involved. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [BAL - Two Ravens receivers activated](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Baltimore Ravens WRs Rashod Bateman (groin) and Miles Boykin (hamstring) were activated from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Sept. 29. They'll have 21 days to be added to the 53-man roster. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy GMs have been waiting for Batemen to get on the field. We'll see how long it takes for him to get added to the 53-man roster. Bateman is a great route-runner with sure hands. He's likely to become a favorite target for QB Lamar Jackson. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [TB - Scotty Miller to IR](=) Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Scott Miller](=) (toe) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Sept. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This turf toe injury could keep Miller out of action for a few weeks, that's why they put in on short-term IR. Tyler Johnson and Jaelon Darden will get more work with Miller out...and could get more work if Antonio Brown misses more time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [NYG - WR John Ross activated](=) Source: NJ.com - Zack Rosenblatt New York Giants WR John Ross (hamstring) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list and has 21 days to be added to the 53-man roster. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants have multiple banged up wide receivers with both Darius Slayton and Sterling Shepard battling hamstring injuries. Ross has speed to burn and we'll see how quickly he can be added to the roster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [NE - New England works out four RBs](=) Source: NFL.com Free-agent RBs Ryquell Armstead (Giants), Dontrell Hilliard (Texans), RB Artavis Pierce (Bears) and Ito Smith (Vikings) recently worked out for the New England Patriots. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots are looking for help in the backfield but are likely just updating their emergency list here. James White is out indefinitely with a hip problem, and the team has Brandon Bolden, J.J. Taylor and rookie Rhamondre Stevenson to help pick up the slack. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [NE - Three try out for New England]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Free-agent CBs DJ Daniel and Stephen Denmark and free-agent WR Anthony Johnson tried out for the New England Patriots Tuesday, Sept. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Patriots are always looking for wide receiver help, and that's why they brought Johnson in for a tryout. They should be getting N'Keal Harry back in the near future. He's been on the reserved/Injured List because of a shoulder issue. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS SAVE TIME | WORRY LESS | WIN MORE - Winning fantasy football can be difficult. And time-consuming. Winning’s rad but losing sucks. 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The Bears have talent but they are far from clicking on all cylinders as the coaching staff fails to put their skill position players in good plays to highlight their strengths. LOL, sorry it's just a story about them trying out players and we revert back to shaking our fists at the sky because of Nagy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [TEN - Two designated to return from IR]( Source: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt Tennessee Titans WR Marcus Johnson (undisclosed) and S Brady Breeze (undisclosed) were cleared to return to practice Wednesday, Sept. 29, and the Titans have 21 days to decide if they will add them to the active roster or keep them on the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson caught 14 passes in 11 contests for the Colts last season before finishing off the year on the Titans' practice squad. He has 34 games of experience, and has mainly been a special teams contributor. With the Titans so banged up at wide receiver (A.J. Brown, Julio Jones) there is a small chance Johnson gets some work on offense when ready. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DEN - RB Mike Boone cleared to practice]() Source: DenverBroncos.com - Aric DiLalla Denver Broncos RB Mike Boone (quadriceps) was cleared to practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Broncos have 21 days to decide if Boone will be added to the active roster or remain on the Reserve/Injured list. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It will be interesting to see how the Broncos mix Boone into the rotation. He showed great burst and receiving ability during training camp before this quad injury. Boone is a third-string, change-of-pace back behind Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams but could get some work. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [NYG - WR Darius Slayton misses practice]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants WR [Darius Slayton](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Giants only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Watch this as the week goes on. Sterling Shepard is dealing with a hamstring injury too. The Giants are suddenly thin at the position, so we'll see if Friday things are looking better for Slayton. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [WAS - WR Kelvin Harmon joins practice squad]( Source: WashingtonFootball.com Free-agent WR Kelvin Harmon was signed to the Washington Football Team practice squad Wednesday, Sept. 29. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Harmon was a sixth-round pick for WFT in the 2019 NFL draft. He missed all of the 2020 season due to a knee injury suffered getting ready for that season. Now, he's back with WFT on their practice squad and will try to stay healthy, impress and move his way onto the active roster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [IND - QB Brett Hundley usurps Jacob Eason]( Source: The Athletic - Zak Keefer Indianapolis Colts QB Brett Hundley has leaped over QB [Jacob Eason](=) as the primary backup. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hundley has more pro experience and is now the no.2 quarterback fo rthe Colts. Keep this in mind if Carson Wentz (ankles) has to miss time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [NYG - No practice for WR Sterling Shepard]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants WR [Sterling Shepard](=) (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Giants only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] It's been reported that 2021 first-round pick Kadarius Toney may get work in the slot if Shepard can't play. The Giants also have Darius Slayton dealing with a hamstring injury. Friday will be a big day for these banged up Giants receivers as they prepare to take on the Saints in Week 4. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [NYG - RB Saquon Barkley listed as limited]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants RB [Saquon Barkley](=) (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Giants only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants are on the road against the Saints in Week 4. The team has been ramping him up as the season has gone on, and in Week 3 Barkley saw 22 touches. He's a RB1 for Fantasy GMs going forward...and expect him to be limited in most practices during the year (with the exception of Fridays). [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [NYG - G-Men bring in a group of free agents]( Source: AllCardinals - Howard Balzer Free-agent LSs Kameron Canaday, Kyle Nelson and Drew Scott; free-agent OTs Tommy Champion and Isaiah Wilson; free-agent LBs Omari Cobb and Isaiah Kaufusi; free-agent QB Anthony Gordon; free-agent OG Sam Jones and free-agent WRs Riley Ridley and Isaiah Wright tried out for the New York Giants Tuesday, Sept. 28. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants could have interest in these players, especially one of the wide receivers, because of injury and ineffectiveness. Sterling Shepard has a hamstring injury and may have to miss some time. They activated John Ross off of IR, and now he has a three-week window to make it back to the active roster. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [NYG - WR Kenny Golladay a limited participant]( Source: Giants.com New York Giants WR [Kenny Golladay](=) (hip) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 29. The Giants only held a walkthrough Wednesday, so this is an estimation. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Giants may be without Sterling Shepard this week as he deals with a hamstring injury. Golladay should be good to go for Week 4 against the Saints...but they got Marshon Lattimore back on defense last week against the Patriots. That means Golladay is going to have a tough time getting open against Lattimore. We consider Golladay a WR4/flex play for Fantasy GMs this week. [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. 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