The Browns have designated LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah to return from IR. That opens a 3-week practice window for the team to determine whether/when to return the rookie to the active roster. JOK is coming off a high-ankle sprain. We'll see about his progression through this return to the field.
Panthers QB Sam Darnold (shoulder) will be placed on IR and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, HC Matt Rhule said Wednesday. Darnold's injury is not believed to be season-ending, Rhule added, but he can be dropped in all 1-QB fantasy leagues. QB P.J. Walker is slated to start while Darnold is out, with QB Matt Barkley backing him up.
Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) has been designated to return and was on the practice field Wednesday, according to ESPN's Adam Teicher. CEH has been sidelined since spraining his knee back in Week 5. We'll see if he's ready to play against the Raiders on Sunday night. Edwards-Helaire figured to be in a timeshare with RB Darrel Williams when he does return.
Seahawks RB Chris Carson (neck) has been designated to return from IR. That means he'll get back on the practice field this week, but it remains uncertain whether he'll play vs. the Packers on Sunday. We'll continue to keep you updated on the situation.
Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) did not practice on Wednesday. His availability for this weekend's game vs. the Panthers is uncertain. We'll get another update on his status tomorrow.
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray (ankle) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. Not a good start for his chances of returning for this weekend's game vs. the Panthers. QB Colt McCoy played well in place of Murray last week, which might make Arizona more comfortable holding Murray out another week. We'll get another update on his status tomorrow.
Bucs WR Chris Godwin missed Wednesday's practice with a foot injury. HC Bruce Arians didn't provide any other details, only saying that they'll need to "wait and see" on Godwin's Week 10 status. Tampa notably signed WR Breshad Perriman to the practice squad earlier this week after he spent 2019 with the team. We'll get another update on Godwin on Thursday.
Washington WR Curtis Samuel (groin) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. There's still no timetable for his return from this lingering groin injury. Samuel isn't worth holding on benches outside of the deepest of fantasy leagues.
Washington TE Logan Thomas' hamstring was sore after Monday's practice, HC Ron Rivera said. Rivera added that a decision on Thomas' Week 10 status won't be made until Friday. None of that is very encouraging. At this point, fantasy owners can't be counting on Thomas this week.
The Boston Herald's Karen Guregian confirms that Patriots RBs Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson are in the concussion protocol. That makes them both iffy for this weekend's game vs. the Browns. Their absences would leave New England's backfield to Brandon Bolden and J.J. Taylor. We'll keep you updated on Harris and Stevenson's statuses.
Bills MLB Tremaine Edmunds came away from Sunday's loss to the Jaguars with a hamstring injury. ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg reports that Edmunds will miss Wednesday's practice. We'll see whether he progresses through the week.
The NFL confirmed on Wednesday that Vikings RB Dalvin Cook remains eligible to play against the Vikings on Sunday, despite the assault allegations levied against him by his ex-girlfriend. There have been no criminal charges filed against Cook, though. “The NFL is reviewing the matter under the personal conduct policy, and there is no change to his status," the league said in a statement. HC Mike Zimmer said that Cook will practice on Wednesday. This is a developing situation. But, as of now, Cook seems on track to play this weekend.
Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski (back) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Bruce Arians has seemed to suggest so far this week that Gronk won't be available for Sunday's game vs. Washington. We'll continue to keep an eye on him, but fantasy owners shouldn't be planning on having Gronkowski in Week 10 lineups.
Jets QB Mike White will start Sunday's game against the Bills, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. "Zach Wilson will use the week to get healthier," Rapoport adds. White was playing well again before injuring his forearm in last Thursday night's game vs. the Colts, completing 7 of 11 passes for 95 yards and a score. He's just a low-end QB2 vs. a tough Buffalo defense. But White has targeted RBs on about 40% of his passes, so this is good news for RB Michael Carter.
Vikings RB Dalvin Cook has been accused of assault by an ex-girlfriend. Gracelyn Trimble alleges that Cook caused a concussion and facial injuries during a disagreement last November. Cook's representatives claim that Trimble was the aggressor, breaking into Cook's house, assaulting him and now extorting him for millions of dollars. But Trimble has messages from Cook about the incident, including him saying, "I know what I did can't be rewind...If you wanna go to the police I'll respect that I'll take my punishment for what I did!" Both the NFL and Vikings declined comment on Tuesday night. We'll see where this goes. RB Alexander Mattison needs to be owned in all fantasy leagues as a RB1 if Cook misses time.
Tests have revealed a fractured scapula in the right shoulder of Panthers QB Sam Darnold, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Darnold is expected to miss "several weeks" with the injury, which Tom Pelissero reports is an "incomplete" fracture. P.J. Walker figures to step in, and Carolina also added Matt Barkley this week. A struggling Panthers offense isn't looking up.
Cowboys K Greg Zuerlein has been placed on the COVID list. If he's vaccinated, he has a chance to be cleared for Sunday's game vs. the Falcons. But, for now, fantasy owners should not plan on having Zuerlein in Week 10 lineups. We'll see who Dallas adds at K
WR Odell Beckham went unclaimed on waivers. This was expected since any team that claimed Beckham would have owed him $7.25 million for the rest of the season. Now OBJ is a free agent and can negotiate with teams of his choosing. Expect him to sign within the next day or 2.
Dolphins HC Brian Flores labeled QB Tua Tagovailoa (finger) a game-time decision for Thursday night's meeting with the Ravens. Dealing with a small fracture in the middle finger of his throwing hand, Tagovailoa reportedly couldn't throw hard enough in pregame warmups this past weekend to play vs. the Texans. He'd obviously be a risky fantasy play if he starts Thursday night's game.
Browns RBs Nick Chubb and Demetric Felton tested positive for COVID, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Both guys are vaccinated, per Schefter, giving them a chance to be cleared in time for Sunday's game against the Patriots. We'll monitor the situation, but RB D'Ernest Johnson needs to be rostered in all fantasy leagues. He'd be a borderline RB1 if Chubb is out on Sunday.
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