J.C. Jackson Inactive Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (ankle) is officially inactive for Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He had been listed as doubtful, though there was some optimism that he might be able to play. Instead, the Chargers will hold him out at least one more week (and perhaps two if he can't handle […]

J.C. Jackson Could Miss Two Games

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson, listed as questionable following ankle surgery, is not expected to play against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Schefter also notes that the Chargers have a short week on deck, so Jackson could miss Thursday Night Football versus the Kansas City Chiefs, […]

J.J. Watt Not Expected To Play In Week 1

Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) is not expected to play in Week 1 versus the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. He had been listed as questionable, but the Cardinals don't want to risk further injury with a long season ahead. Michael Dogbe, the No. 2 defensive end on Arizona's […]

Tony Brown Added To Active Roster For Week 1

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Tony Brown has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's opener against the Texans. The 27-year-old has played 33 games over three seasons, spending time with the Packers and Bengals. During that span, he's accumulated 58 tackles (44 solo) and two forced fumbles. While Brown is […]

Buffalo Adds Incentives To Jordan Poyer's Contract

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer had incentives added to his contract. He is now eligible to earn an additional $2 million to the $5.6 million he is already guaranteed to make. Although it isn't a contract extension, the move may help keep Poyer as happy as possible while negotiating a potential new deal. The 31-year-old, […]

Fantasy Football IDP Injury Reports For NFL Defensive Players: Week 1 Updates for J.C. Jackson, Deion Jones, J.J. Watt, Kamren Curl

Football is finally here again!!! This weekend, we will get to see many exciting playmakers in new places. We'll get our first looks at situations we have only dreamed about. We've already seen Gabe Davis ball out and Allen Robinson II fall out. Davante Adams dons the black and silver and joins the rematch of […]

Azeez Ojulari Not Expected To Play In Season Opener

New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (calf) is not expected to play in Week 1 against the Titans. The 22-year-old is a game-time call. However, things aren't looking promising. Ojulari had a fantastic rookie year in 2021, finishing with 49 total tackles and eight sacks, so being without him will be a tough blow for […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux Doubtful Versus Tennessee

New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee) is a game-time call for the Week 1 opener versus the Titans. However, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the rookie isn't expected to play. Thibodeaux suffered a sprained MCL during the preseason and was projected to miss three to four weeks, so his anticipated absence on […]

Cardinals Sign Markus Golden To One-Year Extension

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden has signed a one-year extension worth up to $6.5 million dollars that will keep him under contract through the 2023 season. With the loss of Chandler Jones in the offseason, the Cardinals will rely heavily on Golden, who finished with 11 sacks and 48 tackles (33 solo) last season. The […]

Shaquille Leonard Ruled Out Week 1

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) has been ruled out for the team's Week 1 matchup with the Houston Texans. Despite being listed as a full participant at practice on Wednesday, the All-Pro will need to wait until at least Week 2 against the Jaguars to make his season debut. Leonard underwent offseason back surgery […]

Greedy Williams Headed To Injured Reserve

Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (hamstring) has been placed on the Injured Reserve list and will miss a minimum of four games. Following Williams' move to IR, the team signed cornerback Herb Miller off the practice squad to the active roster on Friday. Williams played in 16 games during the 2021 season, putting up 40 […]

IDP Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Fantasy Football: Week 1

So you took my advice and drafted Blake Martinez as a great value linebacker in the 15th round. Now Martinez is on the street without a team, and you are without a linebacker--at least until Martinez finds a new home. Blame me. Or maybe it wasn’t my fault. Maybe you were banking on Harold Landry […]

Rams Extend Les Snead, Sean McVay Through 2026

The Los Angeles Rams announced long-term contract extensions for general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay through the 2026 season on Thursday. Following the team's Super Bowl win over the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this year, McVay is now one of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL, while Snead becomes one of the highest-paid […]

Roquan Smith Not On Week 1 Injury Report

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith was not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report on Wednesday. Smith has been dealing with undisclosed tightness and didn't play in the team's preseason finale as a result. However, he looks good to go for the regular season opener this Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. The 25-year-old […]

Week 1 IDP Fantasy Football Rankings

It's time again for big men in pads to grapple and hit each other while we (the fans) pretend there's nothing homo-erotic about it at all! That's right, the NFL season is beginning in just two days! That means it's time for our weekly IDP Positional Rankings to be reborn. But before we get to […]

Shaquille Leonard A Full Participant In Practice

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Leonard is back to practicing in full, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll play in the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday against the Houston Texans. Therefore, fantasy managers in IDP fantasy formats should make sure they a backup plan in […]

J.J. Watt Day-To-Day With Calf Issue

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) is day-to-day with a calf injury. He wasn't able to practice on Wednesday. Watt is now 33 years old and is becoming a big injury concern for fantasy managers in IDP leagues. He managed to play in only seven regular season games […]

J.C. Jackson Not Expected To Play In Week 1

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (ankle) is not expected to play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. Jackson wasn't on the practice field on Monday. The 26-year-old had surgery on his ankle in the middle of August, and he's not quite ready for the start […]

Jalen Ramsey - Week 1 Outlook for IDP Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) is "ready to roll" in the NFL kickoff game against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday. "He's feeling good. He sure looks damn good out here," head coach Sean McVay said earlier this week. He is not listed on the injury report. A strong performance by the seven-time Pro […]

T.J. Watt Restructures Contract

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt has agreed to restructure his current contract with the team, creating $6.75 million in cap space. This move will provide the club with added flexibility entering the season. The 27-year-old is one of the best in the game, coming off a career-high 22.5 sacks in 2021, earning him the Defensive […]

Jordan Poyer Practices In Full Monday

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) was a full participant in practice on Monday and was no longer in a red non-contact jersey. Poyer, a top-five option at defensive back in IDP fantasy leagues, is trending in the right direction and should be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season this Thursday […]

Jordan Poyer Expected To Play On Thursday

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he'll be "surprised" if safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) doesn't play in the Week 1 season opener on Thursday night against the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams. Poyer said last week that he was expecting himself to play in the regular season opener as well. The 31-year-old […]

Leonard Williams Expects To Be Ready For Week 1

New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (arm) is wearing a bulky brace on his left arm for an undisclosed injury, but he said he'll be ready to go for the Week 1 regular season opener against the Tennessee Titans. The arm issue is the reason why he was limited in training camp this summer. […]

Chase Young Should Be Ready To Go When Eligible

Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (knee) will miss the first four games of the regular season while recovering from an ACL tear, but the team expects him to be ready soon after that, if not before, so he should be able to hit the ground running and start recording sacks for what is already […]

Jaguars Waive Ty Summers

The Jaguars waived linebacker Ty Summers on Saturday. The Packers drafted the 26-year-old in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Throughout his three years in Green Bay, he played 46 games and totaled 52 tackles (37 solo). However, he only logged one start. Nevertheless, if Summers goes unclaimed, he will become a free […]

Harold Landry Placed On Injured Reserve

Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (knee) was placed on the injured reserve list on Friday. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL during practice on Wednesday, so his designation isn't a surprise. It's a tough blow for Landry, who signed a five-year, $87.5 million contract extension this offseason after totaling 75 tackles and 12 sacks in […]

Giants Part Ways With Blake Martinez

The Giants released linebacker Blake Martinez on Thursday night. The veteran joined the team in 2020 after agreeing to a three-year, $30 million contract. He finished his first season in New York by recording 151 tackles, five passes defensed, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and one pick. However, he tore his ACL in Week 3 […]

Harold Landry Tears ACL On Wednesday

Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (knee) suffered a torn ACL during practice on Wednesday. The 26-year-old had a monstrous season in 2021-22, finishing the year with 75 tackles (51 solo) and 12 sacks. As a result, he was rewarded with a five-year, $87.5 million contract extension in March. While nothing has been confirmed, there is […]

Shaquille Leonard Returns To Practice

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) returned to practice on Wednesday. After missing training camp due to offseason back surgery, the team recently activated him from the PUP list. However, general manager Chris Ballard couldn't say for sure when the 27-year-old would be ready to play this season. Nevertheless, since Leonard's rookie campaign, he has […]

Jimmie Ward Placed On Injured Reserve

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Jimmie Ward (hamstring) was placed on the injured reserve list on Wednesday. As a result, he will miss at least four games, although he could be out longer. The veteran has played his entire career with the Niners, accumulating 401 total tackles (303 solo), 39 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, […]