Texans Sign Irv Smith To Practice Squad

The Houston Texans signed free-agent tight end Irv Smith and former starting center Scott Quessenberry to their practice squad on Tuesday following successful tryouts, according to league sources. Smith, a former second-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings out of Alabama, will give Houston more depth at the TE position behind Dalton Schultz, Brevin Jordan and […]

D.J. Reed Returns To Full Practice

Green Bay Packers defensive back D.J. Reed (ankle) was able to suit up for a full practice session on Tuesday. Reed was limited to open the week, but now appears to be headed in the right direction ahead of the Week 3 matchup against the New England Patriots. The former fifth-round pick was forced to […]

Michael Carter III Back To Full Practice

New York Jets defensive back Michael  Carter III (ankle) was upgraded to a full participant during Tuesday's practice session. That is good news after Carter opened the week with a limited session, but he seems to be fine now. The 25-year-old has reportedly been playing through this ankle issue during the first two games of […]

Jabrill Peppers Limited Once Again

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers (shoulder) remained as a limited participant during Tuesday's practice session. This is now back-to-back days that Peppers has been limited in practice. This is not a great sign heading into Thursday's Week 3 matchup against the New York Jets. The former first-round pick has been a solid contributor early […]

David Andrews Upgraded To Limited On Tuesday

New England Patriots center David Andrews (hip) was upgraded to a limited participant during Tuesday's practice session. This is good news after Andrews was estimated as did not practice on Monday. It sounds like Andrews is heading in the right direction ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Jets. Andrews has been the Patriots […]

When Will Ricky Pearsall Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update

NFL fans around the world suffered a scare when San Francisco wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was shot in a robbery attempt. Thankfully, Pearsall ended up being okay and was released from the hospital quickly. Pearsall shouldn't suffer long-term effects as the injury he suffered from the gunshot did no damage to vital organs. Pearsall returned […]

Jordan Whittington (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Rams are dealing with a plethora of major injuries on offense. Included in that group are wide receivers Puka Nacua (knee) and Cooper Kupp (ankle). Nacua has already been placed on injured reserve and Kupp could soon join him. These injuries […]

Skylar Thompson (QB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Football fans held their breath when Tua Tagovailoa exited with an apparent head injury last Thursday. We quickly found out he suffered yet another concussion, requiring him to be placed on injured reserve. Looking long-term, Tagovailoa will have to make a difficult decision […]

Tyler Huntley (QB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Dolphins officially signed quarterback Tyler Huntley to their active roster on Tuesday. He joins the team after Miami placed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) on injured reserve. Huntley spent his first four seasons backing up Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. Although he signed with […]

Ray Davis (RB, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: James Cook went off on Thursday night, scoring three touchdowns. However, an underrated story was the usage of fellow running back Ray Davis, who logged 10 touches and 3.2 YPC while playing 31 percent of offensive snaps. Davis showcased physicality in short-yardage […]

Texans Work Out Irv Smith

The Houston Texans hosted free-agent tight end Irv Smith for a workout on Tuesday. Smith spent the offseason with the Kansas City Chiefs but was released after final roster cuts. Smith is a hyper-athletic tight end but has never put it all together in his career to enjoy sustained success. Should the Texans sign Smith, […]

Panthers Release Jordan Matthews

The Carolina Panthers released tight end Jordan Matthews on Tuesday. Matthews had yet to record a statistic in 2024. Fantasy managers may remember Matthews as the tight end who enjoyed success in Philadelphia from 2014 to 2016 prior to the rise of Zach Ertz. Those days are long gone, however, as Matthews has not been […]

Robbie Chosen Released By Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins released wide receiver Robbie Chosen on Tuesday. Chosen signed with the team after being released by the 49ers after the preseason. Chosen had played in both of the Dolphins' first two games this season. He recorded one reception for five yards in those games. Chosen has bounced around the league in recent […]

Colts Place DeForest Buckner On Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts placed standout defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Buckner was injured in Week 2 against the Packers and will now have to sit out at least four games. Buckner has been a game-wrecker for a Colts defense lacking high-end playmakers. He already recorded 1.5 sacks in Week 1 […]

Jalen Reagor Released By Patriots

New England Patriots wide receiver Jalen Reagor was released by from the practice squad on Tuesday. Reagor had yet to play in a game this season and had voiced his frustrations on social media. The former first-round pick spent 2023 with the Patriots but only recorded seven receptions for 138 yards. Now Reagor will have […]

Graham Gano Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (hamstring) was placed on IR on Tuesday. In perhaps a prophetic move, the Giants signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph to their active roster earlier in the day. Gano injured his hamstring in Week 2 against the Washington Commanders. Following his injury, the Giants did not attempt a kick and […]

When Is A.J. Brown Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Philadelphia Eagles star wideout A.J. Brown has been one of the best offensive players in the NFL since entering the league. In Week 1, Brown showed no signs of slowing down as he recorded five catches for 119 yards and one touchdown in a win over the Green Bay Packers. Unfortunately, Brown tweaked his leg […]

Should I Drop Chase Brown in Week 3? Fantasy Football Outlook

Heading into fantasy football drafts this summer, Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown was a sleeper pick in the later rounds. Brown took first-team reps for most of training camp and had a solid opportunity to be a consistent fantasy option throughout his second NFL season.  However, that hasn't necessarily been the case through the […]

Emanuel Wilson (RB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson will move up the depth chart after the team placed rookie MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) on injured reserve on Tuesday. Wilson was Josh Jacobs' backup in the season opener, and the second-year running back looked solid […]

Justice Hill (RB, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill continues to see solid playing time out of the backfield. He has played 54% of the team's offensive snaps in both games this season and has out-snapped starter Derrick Henry (78 to 67) through the first […]

Packers Put MarShawn Lloyd On Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers placed rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed running back Chris Brooks to the active 53-man roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Lloyd has quickly developed an injury-prone reputation early in his rookie season after missing most of training camp and the […]

Dolphins Placing Tua Tagovailoa On Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins are placing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday in order to give him ample time to progress through the stages of the league's concussion protocol and meet with outside neurologists, according to sources. The earliest Tagovailoa can return now is in Week 8 against the Arizona Cardinals, but the […]

Giants Sign Greg Joseph Off Lions Practice Squad

The New York Giants are signing veteran kicker Greg Joseph to their active roster on Tuesday from the Detroit Lions' practice squad, according to his agent. Regular Giants kicker Graham Gano (hamstring) was injured early in the Week 2 loss to the division-rival Washington Commanders and will miss a "few weeks," prompting the Giants to […]

Britain Covey (WR, PHI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in Extremely Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With A.J. Brown (hamstring) missing Monday's contest against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury, wide receiver Britain Covey saw more usage in the passing game. After seeing zero targets and playing only nine snaps in Week 1, Covey saw 32% […]

Lawrence Guy Signing With Bengals

Veteran free-agent defensive lineman Lawrence Guy is signing to the Cincinnati Bengals' active 53-man roster on Tuesday after working out for the team, according to a source. The Bengals are already dealing with key injuries to their defensive line after two weeks, so Guy, a former standout with the New England Patriots, should have a […]

Kareem Hunt (RB, KC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Veteran running back Kareem Hunt was the RB39 last season, averaging 7.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. While he was once an elite fantasy football running back, the former Toledo star is still a solid contributor. Last year, Hunt had nine […]

Kareem Hunt Reuniting With Chiefs

Veteran free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on Tuesday after visiting with them on Monday, according to a source. The Chiefs will bring in a familiar face at the position after it was announced that starting RB Isiah Pacheco (fibula) will miss the next six to eight […]

Dameon Pierce (RB, HOU) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce was a star as a rookie, ending the year as the RB28, averaging 11.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing the final four contests. However, he has struggled since the team changed coaches, losing […]

Skylar Thompson Will Start In Week 3

Updating a previous report, CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones reports that Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson will start in Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The Dolphins are taking it "day by day" with Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) after he suffered another scary concussion in last Thursday night's loss to the division-rival Buffalo Bills. If […]

Sam Darnold (QB, MIN) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was one of the biggest surprises over the first two weeks this season. The former No. 3 overall NFL Draft pick is the QB10, averaging 17.3 fantasy points per game. He has completed 72% of his pass […]