Footballguys #95 - 7/26 - #AskFBG Q&A Tonight, Twitter, Camp Questions, News & Notes & MORE

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[PPR RB2 By Committee]() Smart owners know the "by committee" approach can be a key to winning. In this one, our Jeff Pasquino looks at finding a second starting Running Back by Committee in a Standard League for 2017. This one is for PPR scoring. [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [BAL - QB Joe Flacco Out With Back Issue](#1) 2. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed has toe injury](#2) 3. [DEN - RB Jamaal Charles cleared for full participation](#3) 4. [MIN - QB Teddy Bridgewater goes on PUP list](#4) 5. [CHI - GM says QB Mike Glennon is starter](#5) 6. [DEN - QB Trevor Siemian to open with starters](#6) 7. [ATL - WR Julio Jones will be limited](#7) 8. [PHI - Growing concern over WR Jordan Matthews?](#8) 9. [LAC - Chargers acquire QB Cardale Jones](#9) 10. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman reports to camp](#10) 11. [DEN - TE Jeff Heuerman due for breakout season?](#11) 12. [NYJ - WR Lucky Whitehead claimed by Jets](#12) 13. [DAL - WR Dez Bryant, TE Jason Witten sitting Wednesday](#13) 14. [DET - Theo Reddick to get busier in red zone?](#14) 15. [PHI - WR Nelson Agholor enjoyed 'great spring'](#15) 16. [CLE - QB Cody Kessler will take first snap at camp](#16) 17. [ATL - WR Taylor Gabriel has leg strain](#17) 18. [PIT - WR Sammie Coates to miss start of camp](#18) 19. [CIN - John Ross unlikely to be ready for camp](#19) 20. [JAX - RB T.J. Yeldon will be on the field](#20) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [BAL - QB Joe Flacco Out With Back Issue]( Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported on his Twitter feed: "Ravens QB [Joe Flacco](=) is preparing to miss 3-6 wks with a disc issue in his back. Out at least a week or 2, sources tell me & @TomPelissero." ESPN's Adam Schefter had a much more optimistic report on his Twitter feed: "[Joe Flacco](=) injured his back lifting. Took an MRI. Team believes a week of rest will calm injury and not expected to miss significant time." [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Stay tuned for more clarity on how long Flacco will miss. We don't like this for Flacco and newly acquired WR Jeremy Maclin. As well as Breshad Perriman who we've been excited about. Stay tuned for more details there but clearly this is concerning. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [WAS - TE Jordan Reed has toe injury]( Source: The Associated Press - Stephen Whyno Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins TE [Jordan Reed](=) (toe) was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list because of significant toe soreness, according to a team spokesperson. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fantasy owners know that Reed is a top-3 fantasy tight end if healthy...but it's the staying healthy part that is a problem for the veteran. He will be evaluated further before he is cleared to practice because the team wants to avoid any possible long-term injury. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [DEN - RB Jamaal Charles cleared for full participation]() Source: The Denver Post - Nicki Jhabvala Denver Broncos RB [Jamaal Charles](=) will be eased in slowly, but he has been cleared to participate fully in training camp, according to the Denver Post's Nicki Jhabvala. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Charles is salty since the Chiefs released him. He's basically missed the last two years due to knee problems. If healthy, Charles is going to push C.J. Anderson for playing time. Anderson himself has to stay healthy and keep second-year pro Devontae Booker at bay in addition to Charles. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [MIN - QB Teddy Bridgewater goes on PUP list]() Source: Vikings.com Minnesota Vikings QB [Teddy Bridgewater](=) (knee) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, July 26. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] We may not see Bridgewater this year as he continues to rehab from his major knee injury. He'll continue to rehab and when healthy come back as the reserve behind Sam Bradford. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CHI - GM says QB Mike Glennon is starter](=) Source: Chicago Tribune - Brad Biggs Chicago Bears QB [Mike Glennon](=) is the team's starting quarterback, according to general manager Ryan Pace. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] They made the move to add Glennon in free agency so he's the starter....for now. The Bears moved up in the first round for Mitchell Trubisky and he's clearly the quarterback of the future. Trubisky should take over for Glennon later this year but will need to prove that he's ready for prime time. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [DEN - QB Trevor Siemian to open with starters]() Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Legwold Denver Broncos QB [Trevor Siemian](=) will receive the first snaps with the first-team offense during practice Thursday, July 27, but head coach Vance Joseph said that Siemian and QB [Paxton Lynch](=) will share snaps with the starters during the early part of training camp. Joseph said he would like to decide on a starting quarterback before the third preseason game but that is not a deadline for the decision. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] That's to be expected as Siemian was the starter for 14 games last year. He'll compete with 2016 first-round pick Paxton Lynch for the starting job in 2017. So long as Lynch doesn't fall flat, we expect him to win the top spot in training camp. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [ATL - WR Julio Jones will be limited]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Kelsey Conway Atlanta Falcons WR [Julio Jones](=) (foot) will be limited at the beginning of training camp, according to head coach Dan Quinn. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Jones has been limited with this foot injury before and this isn't thought to be serious but with someone as highly rated as Jones, we'll certainly be keeping an eye on this one. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [PHI - Growing concern over WR Jordan Matthews?]( Source: Philadelphia Daily News - Les Bowen Philadelphia Eagles WR [Jordan Matthews](=) (knee) has growing concerns in the locker room that his knee issue is more than tendonitis. However, there is talk elsewhere in the building that he could have practiced more in the spring, and the issue is his contract. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] He's in the final year of his rookie deal, and the team hasn't approached him about an extension. Head coach Doug Pederson hinted that Matthews would be limited when full-squad workouts begin Thursday, July 27. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [LAC - Chargers acquire QB Cardale Jones]( Source: Chargers Twitter The Chargers acquired QB [Cardale Jones](=) from the Buffalo Bills in exchange for a conditional draft pick. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Interesting news from Los Angeles. This team is of course all about Philip Rivers at QB but Jones provides some interesting depth. This also gives some comfort to Tyrod Taylor in Buffalo. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [ATL - RB Devonta Freeman reports to camp](=) Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero Atlanta Falcons RB [Devonta Freeman](=) reported on time to training camp Wednesday, July 26, despite not yet receiving a new deal. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Team owner Arthur Blank has constantly expressed confidence an extension with Freeman would get done. He's likely to get the extension, and perhaps it could come as early as Thursday or Friday. Stay tuned. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DEN - TE Jeff Heuerman due for breakout season?]() Source: The Denver Post - Nicki Jhabvala Denver Broncos TE [Jeff Heuerman](=) is entering his third season with the Broncos, although he sat out 2015 with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. General manager John Elway believes 2017 is the year Heuerman needs to break out. 'This would be the year,' Elway said, 'We're waiting for Jeff to make the big step.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The team is patient with their draft picks, but Heuerman is running out of time. Injuries and inconsistencies have kept Heuerman from playing up to his potential. We're expecting A.J. Derby to be the lead tight end in a Mike McCoy (TE friendly) offense. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [NYJ - WR Lucky Whitehead claimed by Jets]( Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport Free-agent WR [Lucky Whitehead](=) (Cowboys) was claimed by the New York Jets Wednesday, July 26, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Whitehead was released by the Cowboys after he was falsely accused of a crime. He's found a new team where he'll have a chance to win a spot on the 53-man roster. In addition to contributing as a wideout, Whitehead could work as a return man too. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [DAL - WR Dez Bryant, TE Jason Witten sitting Wednesday]() Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer Dallas Cowboys WR [Dez Bryant](=) and TE [Jason Witten](=) will not participate in practice Wednesday, July 26. Head coach Jason Garrett said he wants the veteran players to have a regular schedule during training camp that will not wear them out. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Not a big deal. Veterans like Witten and Bryant are going to get some time off. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [DET - Theo Reddick to get busier in red zone?]( Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman Detroit Lions RB [Theo Riddick](=) could see his role expand even more inside the red zone this year, according to Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Lions are going to find more looks for guys like Riddick in the red zone with Anquan Boldin no longer with the team. Some looks/targets will be for Riddick and some should go towards TE Eric Ebron...and maybe even a few for rookie TE Mike Roberts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [PHI - WR Nelson Agholor enjoyed 'great spring']( Source: 97.5 The Fanatic - Geoff Mosher Philadelphia Eagles WR [Nelson Agholor](=) had a 'great spring in slot and outside,' according to offensive coordinator Frank Reich. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] In two years, Agholor has less than 60 catches and three touchdowns in his pro career. That's not good enough for a first-round pick, and 2017 seems like a make-or-break season for Agholor. We're not expecting him to do much for the Eagles with free agent additions Alshon Jeffery and Torrey Smith. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CLE - QB Cody Kessler will take first snap at camp](=) Source: The Cleveland Plain Dealer - Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Browns QB [Cody Kessler](=) will compete with rookie DeShone Kizer, [Brock Osweiler](=) and [Kevin Hogan](=) for the starting job in camp. While head coach Hue Jackson did not give a timetable to name a starter, he acknowledged Kessler 'deserves the chance to walk out there first.' [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] DeShone Kizer may be the future of the team at the quarterback position but they won't just hand him the job. Kessler is an average starting option but he's going to be accurate on underneath/short routes. Kizer has the big arm and athleticism but he needs to make quicker and better decisions as a passer if he wants to have success as a starter. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [ATL - WR Taylor Gabriel has leg strain]() Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Kelsey Conway Updating an earlier report, Atlanta Falcons WR [Taylor Gabriel](=) (leg) will be limited at the start of training camp with a strain in his lower leg. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Gabriel will once again be the third target for the Falcons behind Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu. The team has a plan in place to ease Gabriel back. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 18. [PIT - WR Sammie Coates to miss start of camp]() Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler Pittsburgh Steelers WR [Sammie Coates](=) (knee) underwent a knee scope last week and will miss the start of training camp, according to a source. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Coates is already behind the rookie JuJu Smith-Schuster on the depth chart and this injury only cements that. We'll see if Coates can fight his way back up to that third or fourth spot once healthy. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [CIN - John Ross unlikely to be ready for camp](=) Source: Bengals.com - Geoff Hobson Cincinnati Bengals WR John Ross (shoulder) is expected to miss a few weeks of practice because of his surgically repaired shoulder. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] This goes against some of the other reports that said Ross might be ready for camp. The Bengals will take it easy with their first-round pick. Ross has crazy speed and will fly down the field in the blink of an eye. If QB Andy Dalton has time to throw, Ross will make for a great deep target. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [JAX - RB T.J. Yeldon will be on the field]() Source: Jaguars.com - John Oehser Jacksonville Jaguars RB [T.J. Yeldon](=) (undisclosed) will be able to participate in practice Thursday, July 27, according to head coach Doug Marrone. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Yeldon's fantasy value is low...even in dynasty leagues...because of the addition of first-round RB Leonard Fournette. He'll compete with Chris Ivory to be the backup behind Fournette in 2017. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today. Thanks for reading and thanks for being a part of Footballguys. We'll see you tomorrow with the Update. And come hang out with us tonight on the [Footballguys Sleeperbot Channel](=) for our #AskFBG Q&A. 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 *