Julio, Metcalf, Deebo, Saquon, Burrow, Carson, Beasley

Julio joins Brady in Tampa + Metcalf/Deebo updates ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ July 27, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: WalterPicks [WalterPicks](  Julio [Julio Jones] Julio Jones signs with the Buccaneers Details: The contract is for [one year](, financial terms have not been disclosed. - According to Adam Schefter, Jones also drew [interest]( from the Packers. Julio in 2021: Jones, 33, caught 31 of 48 targets (64.5% catch-rate) for 434 yards and 1 touchdown over ten games with the Titans last season. - Jones has missed fourteen games over the past two seasons due to injury. Upside: In his last healthy season — 2019 with the Falcons — Jones reeled in 99 passes for 1,394 yards and 6 touchdowns. He was selected to seven Pro Bowls and five All-Pro teams during his ten seasons in Atlanta (2011-2020). Still Got It? Jones did have a 6-catch, 128-yard performance against the Seahawks last season and was clocked at a solid [18.2 mph]( by Next Gen Stats. Fit: Jones will join Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Russell Gage as Tom Brady’s top pass catchers. It stands to reason that Jones and Evans will star on the outside, with Godwin and Gage operating out of the slot. Jones’ physical nature and size could help offset the retirement of Rob Gronkowski. Godwin Update: Godwin, who is rehabbing an ACL tear, was [cleared]( for training camp on Tuesday and will not be placed on the PUP list. While not out of the woods yet, his clearance is a good sign for Week 1. Image: Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire Metcalf [DK Metcalf] DK Metcalf reports to training camp Details: The [report]( comes from Jeremy Fowler, who notes that “it’s unclear whether Metcalf will practice with the team.” - By reporting, Metcalf can avoid fines — even if he does not practice and participate in on-field drills. $$$: Michael Shawn-Duggar (The Athletic) thinks the annual value of a Metcalf deal could come in [between]( $23.5 million (Terry McLaurin) and $26.7 million (Cooper Kupp). - Metcalf is currently slated to make around $4 million in the final year of his rookie contract. No Trade? According to Ian Rapoport, the Seahawks (to this point) have [shut down]( trade requests and remain committed to working out a long term deal. Image: Jordon Kelly/Icon Sportswire Deebo [Deebo Samuel] Deebo Samuel reports to training camp Details: The news comes straight from GM John Lynch, who added that while a deal is [not imminent](, the two sides have had “really productive and substantive talks.” Participation? Reporting to camp will allow Samuel to avoid fines, though Lynch deflected when asked if the 26-year-old will participate in on-field drills. Role: HC Kyle Shanahan indicated that the team and Samuel are now “on the exact same page” regarding his role. Which is notable, considering some of Samuel’s frustrations with the organization appeared to be over his usage as a running back last season. More 49ers News... - Shanahan also told reporters that the 49ers are fully committed to Trey Lance as the starter and that they want to move Jimmy Garoppolo “as soon as we can.” - Nick Wagoner (ESPN) thinks rookie DE Drake Jackson will win the [starting]( role opposite Nick Bosa. Image: John Jones/Icon Sportswire Together with WalterPicks AI FANTASY INSIGHT Saquon Barkley Saquon Barkley averaged over 18.5 PPR fantasy points per game in each of his first two seasons Details: Barkley ranked second in running back fantasy points per game (as a rookie) in 2018 and tenth in 2019. - Injuries and poor offensive line play have led to decreasing averages over the past two seasons. Workload: Barkley should see a heavy workload — reminiscent of 2018 and 2019 — this upcoming season. In part, because he is entering a contract year and has a lot to prove. Value: Walter (the AI expert) thinks Barkley has Top-5 upside, which makes him a great value — considering his ADP of 13. It’s also worth noting that the Giants have an improved offensive line and play-caller in Brian Daboll. Image: Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire [WalterPicks is an app driven by Walter, a machine learning algorithm designed to give you an edge in fantasy sports and player props. Best Ball | Who Do I Start? DFS Lineup Optimizer | Trade Analyzer " Walter had me start Ronald Jones and Chubb over Myles Gaskin and Terry McLaurin. That 21.9 point difference sent me to the 🏆. "]( [Win Your League. Try WalterPicks for Free]( Burrow [Burrow] Joe Burrow to miss time due to appendectomy Details: Burrow will have the [procedure]( within the next 48 hours. - A timetable for his return to practice is not yet known. Blessing in Disguise: While missing training camp time is not ideal, having the procedure now eliminates the risk of Burrow having to miss regular season games due to the issue. Backups: Brandon Allen and Jake Browning will take the QB reps until Burrow returns. More Bengals News... - Franchise-tagged S Jessie Bates did not report to training camp, though the team believes he will [suit up]( for them in 2022. - Two projected offensive line starters — G Alex Cappa (PUP) and RT La’el Collins (Active/Non-Football Injury) have not been activated for camp. Image: Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire Carson [Chris Carson] Seahawks RB Chris Carson retires Details: The retirement is due to Carson’s lingering neck injury. The Seahawks have [released]( him with a failed physical designation. - The failed physical designation will allow Carson to receive injury protection benefits. Career: The Seahawks selected Carson in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He started 48 of 49 games over his time in Seattle and finishes his career with 4,306 scrimmage yards (3,502 rushing, 804 receiving) and 31 total touchdowns. Impact: Seattle will move forward with Rashaad Penny and second-round rookie Ken Walker III as primary ball carriers. Penny: Penny averaged 20.25 carries, 134 rushing yards, and 1.2 rushing touchdowns over the final five games of last season. Though durability is a concern — he’s missed 28 games since entering the league in 2018. Walker: Walker rushed for 1,636 yards (6.2 ypc) and 18 touchdowns at Michigan State last season. Image: Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire Beasley [Cole Beasley] Cole Beasley has significant interest around the league Details: The news comes from Mike Garafolo, who indicated that Beasley could [sign]( within the next couple of weeks. Profile: Beasley, 33, has been one of the league’s most efficient slot receivers over the past four seasons. In Buffalo last year, he caught 82 of 112 targets (73.2% catch-rate) for 693 yards and 1 touchdown. Giants? Garafolo specifically mentioned the Giants as a possible fit, given Beasley's ties to HC Brian Daboll — who worked with Beasley in Buffalo. Cowboys? Beasley recently mentioned that he’d be open to [returning]( to the Cowboys — he played there from 2012 to 2018. Dallas is very light on proven receiver depth. Others? The Packers, Titans, and Ravens stand out as receiver-needy teams. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire More News - [Chiefs]( RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (PUP) not dealing with a major injury - [49ers]( signed DL Robert Nkemdiche - [Buccaneers]( RB Leonard Fournette showed up to training camp at 245 pounds - [Saints]( WR Michael Thomas not expected to be on the PUP list "very long" - [Cardinals]( placed WR Marquise Brown (hamstring) on the NFI list - [Colts]( LB Darius Leonard wants to be referred to as Shaquille Leonard Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488