Asante Samuel Jr. Making The Rounds With Team Visits
Free agent cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. (spine) has been cleared to play and is now making his rounds of visits with teams, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Those include the Panthers on Wednesday, Packers on Thursday, Vikings on Friday, 49ers on Monday, Bears on Tuesday, and Steelers on Wednesday. Samuel underwent spinal fusion surgery in April and has now been cleared to return to action. The 26-year-old has been a solid player for his career, but the injury has caused concerns for some teams. Samuel will likely make his decision on which one to sign within the next week once his visits conclude.
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Source: Jeremy Fowler
Graham Gano Misses Wednesday's Practice
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (neck) was unable to take the field for Wednesday's practice session. It appears Gano is managing a neck injury after missing four games earlier in the season due to a groin issue. When healthy, Gano has been a viable option for the Giants, but keeping him healthy has been a problem. The Giants have both Younghoe Koo and Jude McAtamney on their practice squad right now. One of them would get the starting gig if Gano is forced to miss time. He'll have a few days to get ready ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the Chicago Bears.
Source: Dan Salomone
Source: Dan Salomone
Joshua Karty Competing for Starting Gig
Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty is facing competition for the starting kicking gig, according to head coach Sean McVay. The organization will have Harrison Mevis compete for the kicking job with Karty ahead of the Week 10 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Karty had a strong rookie campaign where he connected on 84.3 percent of his field goal attempts. The 23-year-old is having a much more difficult time during his sophomore season. Karty is 10-for-15 on field goal attempts, while missing three additional extra point kicks. Mevis hasn't kicked in the NFL before and was signed onto the practice squad this week. Neither kicker is an ideal option for the Week 10 contest against the 49ers.
Source: Adam Grosbard
Source: Adam Grosbard
Cole Kmet Gets Through Limited Practice on Wednesday
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (concussion) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. This seems like positive news after Kmet was forced to exit early during last weekend's win over the Cincinnati Bengals due to a concussion. His absence forced rookie Colston Loveland into a bigger role and he took full advantage of it. Loveland hauled in six of his seven targets for 118 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Regardless of Kmet's status, Loveland figures to have earned a larger role in this offense going forward. Kmet figures to take a backseat to Loveland even if he plays during the Week 10 matchup against the New York Giants.
Source: Bears PR
Source: Bears PR
Ollie Gordon II Limited During Wednesday's Practice
Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Gordon is currently considered day-to-day after suffering an ankle injury during last Thursday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The rookie back saw a high-season 10 carries during the Week 8 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Outside of that, Gordon has played a minimal role in the backfield this season. If he's unable to play, Jaylen Wright would likely take over as the backup to De'Von Achane during the Week 10 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
Source: David Furones
Source: David Furones
Tyrod Taylor Practices in Full on Wednesday
New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (knee) was able to practice in full on Wednesday. Taylor took over for Justin Fields during their loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 7. Sadly, Taylor suffered a knee injury during that game, which kept him sidelined in Week 8. Luckily, Taylor has been able to rest and recover over the last few weeks. It appears the 36-year-old will be ready to go if called upon to start against the Cleveland Browns this weekend. Head coach Aaron Glenn hasn't announced a starter yet, so fantasy managers will have to stay tuned for that.
Source: Scott Petrak
Source: Scott Petrak
Dont'e Thornton Jr. to be Active for Week 10
Las Vegas Raiders rookie wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. will be active for Thursday's game against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Pete Carroll. Thornton was a healthy scratch in Week 9, but is returning to the rotation with Jakobi Meyers being traded on Tuesday. The rookie wideout hasn't recorded a catch since Week 3, so Thornton hasn't made much of an impact lately. It's tough to imagine there being streaming appeal here for this Week 10 contest. Thornton could be worth stashing in dynasty formats or certain deep leagues, but can't be trusted right now.
Source: Ryan McFadden
Source: Ryan McFadden
Dyami Brown Limited During Wednesday's Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dyami Brown (concussion) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Brown suffered a concussion during the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The fact he was even limited in practice is a good sign heading into the Week 10 matchup against the Houston Texans. The Jags are banged up with Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) missing Wednesday's practice. That means, Parker Washington and newly acquired Jakobi Meyers could have expanded roles this weekend.
Source: Jacksonville Jaguars
Source: Jacksonville Jaguars
Cedric Tillman Goes Through Full Practice on Wednesday
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman (hamstring) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session. Tillman was recently designated to return from the injured reserve. The 25-year-old has been out since suffering a hamstring injury during the Week 4 matchup against the Detroit Lions. The fact Tillman was able to practice in full to begin the week is a good sign heading into the Week 10 matchup against the New York Jets. Before going down, Tillman hauled in 11 of his 20 targets for 106 yards and two touchdowns in four games. He's unlikely to be a viable streaming option given how poorly this offense has played with Dillon Gabriel under center.
Source: Scott Petrak
Source: Scott Petrak
Theo Johnson Limited at Wednesday's Practice
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. It sounds like he's managing a shoulder injury, so he'll get eased into the practice week. Last weekend, Johnson hauled in three of his six targets for 27 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The 24-year-old has scored five touchdowns in his last six games. If he's unable to play, Daniel Bellinger could move into the starting tight end role for the Week 10 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Right now, it seems like Johnson is trending towards playing, but fantasy managers should check back for another update.
Source: Dan Salomone
Source: Dan Salomone
Dalton Schultz Logs Limited Practice Session on Wednesday
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Unsurprisingly, Schultz is limited to start the week while he continues to deal with lingering injuries. He missed practice time last week as well, but still suited up for the Week 9 loss to the Denver Broncos. Schultz hauled in six of his eight targets for a season-high 77 yards in the defeat. If he's unable to play, Harrison Bryant would likely be asked to start, but he wouldn't be a recommended fantasy option for the Week 10 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Source: Houston Texans PR
Source: Houston Texans PR
AJ Barner Limited During Wednesday's Practice
Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (calf) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Barner appeared to be fine while hauling in three receptions for 24 yards during last week's win over the Washington Commanders. The 23-year-old salvaged his fantasy value with a one-yard rushing touchdown. Despite being limited in the receiving game, Barner has been able to score four touchdowns in his last five games. If he misses time, Elijah Arroyo figures to have an expanded role and increased fantasy value for the Week 10 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
Source: John Boyle
Source: John Boyle
Cooper Kupp Misses Wednesday's Practice
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring, heel) was unable to take part in Wednesday's practice session. Earlier in the day, head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that Kupp would be limited in practice. Instead, Kupp sat out completely, which isn't a great sign to begin the week. The 32-year-old sat out of last week's win over the Washington Commanders. There's a chance he misses the Week 10 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals as well. The Seahawks have brought in reinforcements in the form of Rashid Shaheed. That being said, Shaheed could have a bigger role right away if Kupp is unable to play this weekend. Fantasy managers will need to stay tuned throughout the week for more updates on Kupp.
Source: John Boyle
Source: John Boyle
Broncos Defense Gets a Great Matchup for Week 10
The Denver Broncos' defense enters Week 10 as a dominant option with a healthy matchup against a lackluster Las Vegas Raiders offense. Through nine weeks of the season, the Broncos have been the third-best defense in average total yards allowed with 279.9 on average, and have allowed the second-fewest touchdowns with just 14. The Raiders' offense averages the third-fewest yards per game, with 283.3, and has only accounted for 14 total touchdowns so far as a unit. Despite star cornerback Pat Surtain II continuing to miss time with a pectoral injury, RotoBaller has Denver ranked second overall for Week 10.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Wil Lutz Good to Go Thursday Night Against the Raiders
Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice after being limited with an illness earlier in the week. The 31-year-old is good to go and doesn't carry an injury designation versus the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night. He will look to right the ship in Week 10 after missing his first field goal of the season in Week 9. He dealt with an illness during the week and doesn't carry an injury designation versus the Raiders on Thursday night. To be fair, the Houston Texans blocked the field goal attempt, which was from 51 yards out. The Raiders average 26.3 points allowed per game, which enabled Lutz more opportunities than he had in Week 9 to put points up on the board. In what could be a close game due to the division rivalry, managers should count on Lutz to bounce back as RotoBaller has him ranked at 11 overall for the week.
Source: Denver Broncos
Source: Denver Broncos
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