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Lions lose K Michael Badgley for the season 07/26/2024 08:26 am

Injury Hamstring injury

Injury update: Lions kicker Mike Badgley tore his hamstring Thursday in practice, per source. He will go on injured reserve and miss the season. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: The Lions will now be in the market for a free agent kicker but also have Jake Bates who will handle kicking duties for the time being. Bates played in the UFL this spring and went 17 for 22 on field goals.


CeeDee Lamb not expected to report to camp 07/23/2024 08:39 pm

Cowboys start camp on Wednesday

Sources: Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb, who has been unable to land the type of contract extension that other wide receivers have, is not expected to report to training camp Wednesday with the rest of his team. Lamb is entering the last year of a deal scheduled to pay him $17.99 million this season. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: Top wide receivers around the league are getting paid and Lamb wants his. It sounds like the two sides have been talking since Justin Jefferson signed his 4-year, $110 million guaranteed deal back in early June. This deal for Lamb is likely to get done, but who knows how long it will take.


Odell Beckham Jr. begins camp on PUP list 07/23/2024 03:30 pm

Injury Did not participate in minicamp

The #Dolphins are placing WR Odell Beckham Jr. on the active/physically unable to perform list to start training camp, per source. My understanding is Beckham, 31, is working through minor things and this is part of the plan for easing him back into football. (Tom Pelissero on X)

FF Today's Take: Beckham was seemingly battling nagging issues most of last season on his way to a 35-565-3 line, playing in 14 games and finishing as the WR62 in PPR leagues. At this point in his career, he's a late-round dart throw that will only have real fantasy value if Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle get injured.


WR Ricky Pearsall dealing with hamstring injury 07/23/2024 02:03 pm

Injury 49ers WR will start camp on PUP

49ers first-round pick Ricky Pearsall injured his hamstring and will open training camp on PUP. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: It's never good for rookies to miss time during minicamp or training camp as they need all the reps they can get in order build chemistry with their quarterback and learn the offense. Pearsall is on on the fringes of fantasy relevancy in redraft leagues as long as Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk remain healthy and on the team.


Jacoby Brissett heads into camp as starting QB 07/23/2024 10:04 am

Drake Maye

Patriots HC Jerod Mayo on the team’s QB competition: “Coming out of spring, I think it’s clear Jacoby Brissett is the most pro-ready guy we have.” (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: At this point it seem like rookie QB Drake Maye will have to do something special in training camp to overtake Brissett and be the starter in Week 1. Regardless of who is starting, the Patriots offense is lacking in talent making both QBs low-end QB2s whenever they're on the field.


Jordan Love won't practice until new deal is complete 07/22/2024 10:23 am

“I feel we’re close.”

Jordan Love will not practice until he has a new deal, Brian Gutekunst says. Love’s camp informed Packers of that decision Saturday. Gutekunst says a deal could get done in the coming days, but you never know. Says big deals take time. “I feel we’re close.” (Matt Schneidman on X)

FF Today's Take: Love will be in team meetings but won't work on the field while the two sides finalize a contract extension. This situation should resolve itself shortly and doesn't feel like a long-term holdout. Love's fantasy value holds steady.


Mike Williams placed on PUP list 07/18/2024 05:23 pm

Injury Can be activated anytime

The Jets placed three players on the PUP list (can be activated any time): WR Mike Williams, FB Nick Bawden, DT Leonard Taylor. Placed on the non-football injury list: QB Jordan Travis and WR Tyler Harrell. #Jets (Rich Cimini on X)

FF Today's Take: Williams is recovering from an ACL injury suffered August 24th last season so this move was expected. It's important that he gets some practice time over the next six weeks as he learns the Jets' offense with Aaron Rodgers at the helm. The more time he misses during camp, the more his fantasy outlook is weakened.


Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade 07/16/2024 01:01 pm

Veterans report to 49ers camp next week

Source: #49ers All-Pro WR Brandon Aiyuk has officially requested a trade after an offseason of unsuccessful attempts to reach an extension. Despite a recent meeting, the Niners haven’t been willing to engage in negotiations since May so Aiyuk has respectfully asked out. (Mike Garafolo on X)

FF Today's Take: Aiyuk has been seeking a new contract this off-season but the two sides haven't been able to come to an agreement. He's scheduled to receive $14.1 million in 2024. With him being under contract and the cost of WRs continuing to climb, it's unlikely he'll be moved unless the 49ers get blown away with an offer.


WR Jordan Addison arrested, suspicion of DUI 07/14/2024 08:05 pm

Asleep at the wheel near LAX

The #Vikings said they are aware of Jordan Addison’s arrest on Friday, and are currently gathering more information on the incident. Addison was reportedly arrested on suspicion of DUI near LAX. (Ben Goessling on X)

FF Today's Take: Addison was apparently asleep at the wheel near LAX on Friday evening. You may recall, that Addison received a ticket for going 140 mph in a 55 mph zone last July. He was not suspended for last season's issue. Adding to the bad optics, the Vikings just lost rookie defensive back Khyree Jackson to a drunk driver a week ago.


Dak Prescott dealing with sprained foot 07/04/2024 02:09 pm

Injury Photo captures Cowboys QB in walking boot

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been wearing a protective boot on his right foot because of a foot sprain, a person with knowledge of his health told The Dallas Morning News. The person said the injury isn’t serious and Prescott has worn the boot for a week. The injury became known when a picture was taken of Prescott walking with his girlfriend while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas. (Dallas Morning News)

FF Today's Take: Dallas will begin training camp on July 25th so we'll see in a few weeks if he's limited on the field. It's doubtful this injury is going to affect his status for Week 1 but we should get further info in the coming days.


Patriots extend Rhamondre Stevenson through 2028 06/20/2024 03:16 pm

$17M fully guaranteed

Patriots and RB Rhamondre Stevenson reached agreement on a four-year extension for $36 million, including $17M fully guaranteed, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: Stevenson can now call New England home for the next four years. The Patriots are lacking a high-end passing attack meaning we should see a lot of Rhamondre and Antonio Gibson during the 2024 season. Stevenson saw 194 touches last season in 12 games which puts him in solid RB2 status in most formats.


Tee Higgins signs franchise tag, expected to be at camp 06/15/2024 11:52 am

Missed entire offseason program

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins is officially in the fold for the upcoming season. Higgins will sign his franchise tag on Saturday, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. By signing the tag, the fifth-year receiver is now expected to be at training camp. (ESPN)

FF Today's Take: Higgins has been sitting on the sidelines this off-season but should be at camp in late July now that he's signed his franchise tag. Assuming he plays this season on the tag, he'll earn $21.8 million. While a long-term deal is still an option, it's likely the two sides will part ways after the 2024 season.


TE Juwan Johnson will undergo foot surgery 06/13/2024 09:31 am

Injury Back in time for Week 1?

Saints TE Juwan Johnson is scheduled to undergo foot surgery next week that will sideline him “a while”, per source. The hope and belief for now is that he will be back for the start of the season. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: We don't have the specifics of the injury yet, but it sounds like Johnson will miss most if not all of training camp. Not ideal, but not a total death blow to his fantasy value. Taysom Hill is the tight end target from this team moving forward.


Giants TE Darren Waller calls it a career 06/09/2024 04:25 pm

Age 31

The Giants have been informed that TE Darren Waller is retiring, per sources. This is was what they had been planning to be the end result. Team statement: “We have great respect for Darren as a person and player. We wish him nothing but the best.” (Jordan Raanan on X)

FF Today's Take: Waller would've earned $10 million this season but instead will call it a career. This leaves the Giants with Daniel Bellinger as their starting tight end along with Lawrence Cager and rookie Theo Johnson at the position. Waller was a key component of their offense last season which is likely be focused on rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers moving forward.


Chiefs bring back Mecole Hardman, one-year deal 06/06/2024 09:41 am

Split time between the Jets and Chiefs last season

Veteran WR Mecole Hardman is re-signing with the #Chiefs on a one-year deal, per source. A hero in Super Bowl LVIII after a brief stint with the #Jets, Hardman is back in Kansas City. (Tom Pelissero on X)

FF Today's Take: Hardman returns to a crowded wide receiver room that includes Rashee Rice (suspension?), Marquise Brown, Xavier Worthy, Justin Watson, Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore. He's familiar with the Chiefs system but won't have much fantasy value unless injuries occur ahead of him on the depth chart. He could also be an option as a kick returner.


Vikings lock up Justin Jefferson on four-year extension 06/03/2024 09:19 am

$110 million guaranteed

A record deal: the Vikings and three-time Pro-Bowl WR Justin Jefferson reached agreement on a four-year, $140 million contract extension that includes $110 million guaranteed and makes him not only the highest-paid WR in NFL history, but the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history, sources tell ESPN. Jefferson’s deal includes $88.743 million due at signing, the highest non-QB guarantee at signing in NFL history. And it resets the WR market. WME Football negotiated and confirmed the deal. (Adam Schefter on X)

FF Today's Take: According to Schefter, multiple teams inquired about trading for Jefferson this off-season but the Vikings turned them away. Jefferson was the WR7, WR5 and WR1 from 2020 through 2022 and posted a 68-1074-5 line in just 10 games last season. Multiple wide receivers are in the market for new deals including CeeDee Lamb, Ja'Marr Chase, Brandon Aiyuk, Amari Cooper and Tee Higgins.


Keaton Mitchell return expected in-season 05/22/2024 02:42 pm

Injury Won't be ready for training camp

Ravens HC John Harbaugh said RB Keaton Mitchell, is “on schedule” in his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered in Week 15, but he will not be back for training camp, and he is not expected back until “sometime during the season. It’s not like right around the corner.”

FF Today's Take: A mid-season return is going to make Mitchell difficult to select in re-draft leagues unless you have IR spots. Expect Justice Hill to see the change-of-pace carries behind Derrick Henry until Mitchell is ready for action.


Giants sign veteran WR Allen Robinson 05/09/2024 08:26 am

Spent last season with the Steelers

The #Giants have signed veteran WR Allen Robinson. (Tom Pelissero on X)

FF Today's Take: The last time Robinson was fantasy relevant was back in 2020 when he finished with a 102-1250-6 line for Chicago. Since then, he's yet to top 410 receiving yards in a season. He spent last season with the Steelers and failed to score a TD. With the Giants, he'll be battling for the fifth receiver slot with Isaiah Hodgins.


Miami agrees with WR Odell Beckham Jr., one-year deal 05/03/2024 11:31 am

$3M guaranteed

Confirmed via source, the Dolphins have agreed to terms with WR Odell Beckham Jr. It's a 1-year, $3M deal with incentives that can push it up to $8.25M (Marcel Louis-Jacques on X)

FF Today's Take: Beckham played in 14 games last season and finished with a 35-565-3 line with the Ravens finishing 67th in PPR points per game among wide receivers. He's not likely to be fantasy relevant in Miami unless injuries occur to Tyreek Hill and/or Jaylen Waddle.


Ezekiel Elliott back with the Cowboys 04/29/2024 06:30 am

There's volume to be had in the Dallas backfield

Reunion: Three-time Pro Bowl RB Ezekiel Elliott agreed to terms with the #Cowboys pending physical, sources tell me and @RapSheet. With Tony Pollard gone and Elliott coming off a strong finish to his lone season in New England, it’s time to Feed Zeke again in Dallas. (Tom Pelissero on X)

FF Today's Take: Elliott spent 2023 with the New England Patriots where he finished with a 184-642-3, 51-313-2 line and ranked 36th among RBs in PPR leagues; by far the lowest output of his career. The Cowboys only have Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn and Royce Freeman as competition, meaning Zeke could earn meaningful volume in 2024.