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Tom Brady, N'Keal Harry Still Developing Chemistry
2 weeks agoNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry have a long way to go in terms of developing their chemistry. Brady and Harry failed to connect on several practices on Tuesday, and Harry had an up-and-down showing. Harry's timing with both Brady and backup Brian Hoyer wasn't perfect either. This is nothing new for a rookie wideout, but we'll be keeping a closer eye on Harry in training camp this summer, as he's expected to be an important pass-catcher for Brady behind his favorite target in Julian Edelman. Harry has a real chance to be one of the best fantasy guys out of this year's rookie receiver class.Source: Boston Herald - Kevin Duffy
Matt LaCosse Looks To Be No. 1 Tight End
2 weeks agoAll signs are pointing to New England Patriots tight end Matt LaCosse being the team's starting tight end in Week 1. Benjamin Watson is facing a four-game suspension and the team released Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who is dealing with personal issues. LaCosse has looked smooth in practices and has good size at 6-foot-6, 255 pounds. He can give Tom Brady a viable target down the middle of the field, although he doesn't have a ton of production on his resume. LaCosse had 24 catches for 250 yards and a touchdown in 15 games with Denver last year. Keep him in mind as a deep sleeper as a TE2.Source: Boston Herald - Kevin Duffy
NaVorro Bowman Retires With 49ers
2 weeks agoFormer San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman announced his retirement from football on Tuesday as a member of the 49ers. He spent eight-plus years with San Francisco after being taken 91st overall in the third round in 2010 out of Penn State. Bowman was an All-Pro four times from 2011-13 and in 2015 and made three Pro Bowls while helping the team to three straight NFC Championship games and a berth in Super Bowl XLVII. A gruesome knee injury in the 2013 playoffs was the beginning of his decline. In his career, he racked up 877 tackles, 16.5 sacks, five interceptions, nine forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and one touchdown.Source: 49ers.com - Joe Fann
Panthers Waive Mose Frazier
2 weeks agoThe Carolina Panthers waived wide receiver Mose Frazier (arm) after he broke his arm in the first week of voluntary organized team activities. The 25-year-old has looked good in the last two preseasons but hasn't made an impact at all in the regular season for the Panthers. He could resurface with another team or land on the Panthers practice squad this fall, but he has no fantasy relevance whatsoever.Source: The Charlotte Observer - Jourdan Rodrigue
Patriots Cut Austin Seferian-Jenkins
2 weeks agoThe New England Patriots released tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins, according to a source. Seferian-Jenkins is stepping away for a month for personal issues and the club will release him when he does that. ASF is still only 26 years old but has had numerous off-field issues in his career that have held him back. Even with the Patriots he wouldn't have been a very attractive fantasy option after catching only 11 passes for 90 yards and a touchdown in five games with Jacksonville in 2018 due to injuries. Benjamin Watson will be suspended for the first four weeks, so Matt LaCosse, Stephen Anderson and rookie Andrew Beck will be next up as they try to replace future Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski.Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Alex Smith Recovering Nicely
2 weeks agoWashington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden said that quarterback Alex Smith (leg) is "recovering nicely" and thinks Smith will be back sooner than people expect. Gruden also said that Smith "can play catch." Smith suffered a gruesome broken leg in 2018 that might keep him off the field in a regular season game for the rest of his career. There seems to be a chance that he'll be ready sometime this year, but it still feels like more of a long shot and optimistic thinking. Case Keenum and rookie Dwayne Haskins will battle for the Week 1 starting duties in training camp, with Haskins expected to make the majority of the starts this season.Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Tyler Lockett To Move Around This Year
2 weeks agoSeattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said that wide receiver Tyler Lockett will be moved around a lot this year. With Doug Baldwin retired, the 26-year-old will be Seattle's unquestioned No. 1 wideout in 2019. That'll give him the chance to top his career highs across the board last year in receptions (57), yards (965) and touchdowns (10). Lockett also posted a career-high 16.9 yards per catch as an explosive home run threat every time he touches the football. Expect Lockett to be in high demand as his stock continues to rise.Source: ESPN.com - Brady Henderson
Brice Butler, Ricardo Louis Injured
2 weeks agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver Brice Butler (leg) left practice with what appeared to be a leg injury on Tuesday. The Dolphins also previously lost receiver Ricardo Louis (knee) for the season due to a knee injury this offseason. Butler has been competing with undrafted rookies Preston Williams and Trenton Irwin, Isaiah Ford and Reece Horn for the final two wide receiver spots on the roster. Butler can be left alone in all fantasy leagues for now. It's unclear if his injury is serious enough to keep him out into training camp.Source: Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Ryan Fitzpatrick Has Outplayed Josh Rosen
2 weeks agoMiami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has been better than Josh Rosen so far in offseason workouts. Fitzpatrick continues to take the first snaps with the first-team offense in team drills. Fitz was far from perfect in practice on Tuesday, but he didn't make any foolish throws that were intercepted, which couldn't be said for Rosen. Rosen has thrown a red-zone interception in three of four practices open to the media. The good news is Rosen appears to have somewhat improved his accuracy on throws to the sidelines. Training camp will be the final battle, one that Rosen could easily win and then start in Week 1. Neither of the options under center will be big fantasy guys, but Rosen presents more long-term upside.Source: Miami Herald - Barry Jackson
Trent Williams Wants A New Deal
2 weeks agoWashington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is skipping mandatory minicamp this week because he wants a new deal, according to a source. He will make around $12 million per year over the final two years of his contract, but Williams is looking for more as one of the best overall left tackles in the game. He'll be blocking on the blind side for either Case Keenum or rookie Dwayne Haskins in 2019.Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
Marqise Lee To Be Sidelined Into Training Camp
2 weeks agoJacksonville Jaguars wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell said wide receiver Marqise Lee (knee) will be sidelined a few weeks into training camp as he recovers from his ACL injury last year. The 27-year-old missed all of the 2018 season and has never had a 1,000-yard receiving campaign in his four NFL seasons. If healthy, he has the chance to be Jacksonville's No. 1 wideout with new quarterback Nick Foles at the helm, but the two are missing valuable time to gain chemistry in the passing game. Lee could still be relevant in fantasy leagues, but don't be surprised if he comes out of the gates slow in this run-first offense.Source: The Florida Times-Union - Phillip Heilman
Jordan Howard Being Used In Passing Game
2 weeks agoPhiladelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard likes the way he's fit into head coach Doug Pederson's offense and said that it's exciting that the team is using him in the passing game. The Bears viewed him as one-dimensional, while the Eagles don't. Howard struggled with dropped passes early in his career, but he caught all of his targets in 2018, according to Pro Football Focus. The 24-year-old saw his reception totals in Chicago drop from 29 in his rookie year to 20 last season. He could be used more in the passing game in Philly, but rookie Miles Sanders might have something to say about that. Sanders has also been injured and has missed offseason workouts, so Howard could be getting extra run in those spots.Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Lorin Cox
Andrew Luck Still Dealing With Calf Injury
2 weeks agoIndianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (calf) is out of organized team activities for a third straight week with a calf strain. The Colts are likely just being extremely cautious with their franchise quarterback. We expect Luck to be fully healthy for training camp after having a huge bounce-back season in 2018 as one of the best fantasy quarterbacks in the league. In an improving offense and with questions surrounding his surgically-repaired right shoulder put to bed, Luck will be one of the first few quarterbacks off the board in fantasy drafts.Source: Indianapolis Star - Zak Keefer
Todd Gurley's Days Of Being A Bell-Cow Over?
2 weeks agoLos Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley's (knee) days of being a bell-cow running back may be over due to concerns about his left knee. Gurley has been held out of on-field team practices this offseason for a "planned training program" and is tryingread more...
Damon Harrison Won't Attend Mandatory Minicamp
2 weeks agoDetroit Lions defensive end Damon Harrison will not show up to mandatory minicamp this week, according to a source. Harrison also missed voluntary organized team activities as he seeks a new deal. He'll be fined for each day he doesn't show up to mandatory minicamp. The 30-year-old improved the Lions rush defense last year after he was traded from the Giants. He accumulated 50 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in his 10 games in Detroit. Harrison is a much more effective real-life force in the middle than he is a fantasy one in IDP leagues.Source: Pro Football Talk
