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BAL - TE Crockett Gillmore set for surgery Monday
Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport
Baltimore Ravens TE Crockett Gillmore (knee) will undergo surgery Monday, July 31 to repair a meniscus tear, according to a source. A timetable for his return will not be established until the operation is concluded.
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Ben Watson is set up as the #1 tight end right now, with third-year tight end Maxx Williams a potential impact player if his knee is sound. Larry Donnell has been added now too. Solid two-way tight end Nick Boyle could also play a large role and free agent Gary Barnidge is still out there if the Ravens are unhappy with what they have.
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TB - RB Jacquizz Rodgers could beat out RB Doug Martin?
Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Jacquizz Rodgers has received plenty of praise from teammates and coaches about exceptional vision, toughness and his versatility, according to ESPN's Jenna Laine, who adds 'there's always the possibility' Rodgers could remain the starter after Doug Martin returns from his three-game suspension to begin the season.
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Rodgers has been workmanlike and steady when the Bucs have asked him to do more, but his ability to hold up for a long stretch of games under a heavy workload is unkown. As long as Martin returns to 2015 form, he should be the starter when he returns in Week 4.
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DAL - RB Rod Smith working ahead of RB Alfred Morris
Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer
Dallas Cowboys RB Rod Smith continues to work ahead of Alfred Morris as the third running back, according to ESPN's Todd Archer.
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Morris seems to be on the roster bubble, and unlike Smith, he can't contribute at fullback. If Ezekiel Elliott doesn't get suspended, Morris is more likely to be on the outside looking in when the season begins.
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BUF - Buffalo backing Jonathan Williams as RB2
Source: WKBW.com - Joe Buscaglia
Buffalo Bills RB Jonathan Williams will get 'every opportunity' to win the backup job behind LeSean McCoy, according to WKBW's Joe Buscaglia.
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The Bills have one of the best running games in the league, and outside of Mike Tolbert, they have no other proven runners on the roster. This is an important situation to watch for handcuffing/end game in deeper leagues or keeping your waiver wire speed dial list up to date in case of a McCoy injury.
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LAC - Mike Williams expected to miss rest of camp
Source: Los Angeles Daily News - Jack Wang
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (back) will continue to rehab and strengthen his back but is not expected to practice at all during training camp, according to a statement released by the team Sunday, July 30.
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At this point it would be surprising if Williams played in the preseason, and starting the year on the PUP is a real possibility, if not probable. He's off of our redraft boards.
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DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott met with league officials
Source: NFL.com
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott met with NFL officials within the last month regarding the league's year-long investigation into multiple incidents involving him, according to owner Jerry Jones. It remains uncertain if Elliott will be punished in any way, although two people who have seen the report submitted by the NFL to the NFLPA claim there were no recommendations made for disciplinary action.
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Expectations range from 1-2 games to 6-8 games in a worst-case scenario. The Cowboys signing of Ronnie Hillman isn't the most encouraging sign, but Hillman is more camp depth than a threat to Darren McFadden's hold on the backup job.
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CIN - Joe Mixon sees first-team reps
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski
Cincinnati Bengals RB Joe Mixon was used in a variety of scenarios and saw some first-team reps during practice Saturday, July 29.
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Mixon has the upside of a superstar in this league. He's competing for the starting job, and we expect the rookie to win it in camp. Mixon has RB1 upside for fantasy owners, but he's got a RB2 price. His current ADP is RB16 (4.01) in 12-team PPR leagues.
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BAL - Baltimore may work out Robert Griffin
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec
The Baltimore Ravens are considering the possibility of working out free-agent QB Robert Griffin III (Browns), according to owner Steve Bisciotti.
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Colin Kaepernick is also a possibility and we'll see where that goes. Griffin hasn't been able to stay healthy in games for years, but he could help the team with practice and preseason reps while Joe Flacco recovers. If he has to start any games in the regular season for the Ravens, they are in trouble.
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BAL - TE Larry Donnell finds new home in Baltimore
Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport
Free-agent TE Larry Donnell (Giants) signed an undisclosed contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, July 30. To make room for him on the roster, the Ravens waived WR Tim Patrick.
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Donnell is a functional receiver, but had fumble problems and isn't a plus athlete at the position. Still, with Ben Watson coming back from achilles surgery and Maxx Williams from knee surgery, the team needs bodies for camp and preseason, and maybe the regular season.
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JAX - QB Blake Bortles making mistakes
Source: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles threw five interceptions during team drills Saturday, July 29, and head coach Doug Marrone said they would take a look at the plays.
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In equally surprising news, it was warm in Jacksonville this weekend. Hopefully, the team has time to get him on the right track. Word is they're going to use Bortles less this year as they lean on their ground game with rookie RB Leonard Fournette.
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PHI - Injury scare for WR Alshon Jeffery
Source: ESPN.com - Tim McManus
Philadelphia Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) was examined by trainers after landing on his shoulder during practice Saturday, July 29, but he returned and said afterward that he was fine.
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That would be bad news for Eagles fans, but it looks like everything is okay. Jeffery signed a one-year "prove it" deal with the Eagles earlier this year, and he provides the team with a weapon that QB Carson Wentz can go to early and often. He's going off the board at WR19 (4.03) in 12-team PPR leagues.
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MIA - WR DeVante Parker looking strong
Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero
Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker is in 'phenomenal shape' and has shown good timing with QB Ryan Tannehill, head coach Adam Gase said Saturday, July 29.
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Parker's got the upside to be a 1,000-yard receiver but fantasy owners want to see him be more consistent. Last year he improved on his numbers, but Parker only broke 100 yards once and there were eight games when he didn't even top 50. His current ADP is WR37 (8.03) in 12-team PPR leagues.
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HOU - Houston won't rotate QBs
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Lorenzo Reyes
Houston Texans QB Tom Savage and QB Deshaun Watson won't be used in a two-quarterback system, head coach Bill O'Brien said Saturday, July 29. 'I'm not going to alternate quarterbacks in and out of there,' O'Brien said. 'I don't think that's good for the team.'
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Savage may be the frontrunner here due to his experience, but we're most excited to see what Watson can do at the pro level. The Texans selected Watson in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft for good reason -- the guy just makes plays under pressure and in the biggest moments. We'll see if Watson can show he's a quick study and win the starting job in camp.
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PHI - RB Ryan Mathews continuing to rehab
Source: NFL.com - Conor Orr
Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews (neck) is continuing to rehab from a herniated disc in his neck away from the team.
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Mathews release as soon as he is healthy is seen as a foregone conclusion, and the team's moves at running back this offseason seem to match that take. He should be able to catch on with a running back-needy team soon after his eventual release.
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PHI - QB Carson Wentz locked in
Source: ESPN.com - Tim McManus
Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz completed all 25 of his passing attempts in 7-on-7 drills and all 15 of his passes in full-team drills during practice Saturday, July 29.
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Wentz is looking to avoid a sophomore slump. He went through struggles last year as his rookie season wore on, but Wentz has the upside to one day be a top-10 quarterback in the NFL.
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PIT - JuJu Smith-Schuster doesn't practice
Source: DK on Pittsburgh Sports - Mark Kaboly
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) did not practice Saturday, July 29.
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The rookie is going to get some time to heal. Smith-Schuster has Anquan Boldin-like ability -- especially after the catch and on contested catches. He's likely to be the no3 WR for the Steelers this year behind Antonio Brown and Martavis Bryant.
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DET - TE Eric Ebron leaves practice early
Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett
Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron (hamstring) left practice early Sunday, July 30, after he suffered an apparent hamstring injury, according to head coach Jim Caldwell.
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Ebron is set up for a larger role this year with Anquan Boldin no longer in Detroit, but injuries have kept him from fulfilling his potential in the past. Hopefully this is a short-term issue, but it's a bad omen for a player that has missed multiple games in every year of his career.
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DEN - De'Angelo Henderson expected back
Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis
Denver Broncos RB De'Angelo Henderson (ankle) is expected to return to practice Monday, July 31.
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Henderson had generated some early camp buzz and Devontae Booker's wrist injury means there are valuable reps at running back up for grabs. Hopefully he will get back on the field as expected.
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PIT - James Conner injures shoulder
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during practice Sunday, July 30, and will be reevaluated in the near future, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
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Conner is set up for a very valuable backup role in fantasy football, but he can't seem to stay on the practice field. We can't be sure how serious this injury is, but with Le'Veon Bell not in camp, the Steelers are down to players like Knile Davis and Fitzgerald Toussaint at running back.
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BAL - TE Crockett Gillmore set for surgery Monday
Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport
Baltimore Ravens TE Crockett Gillmore (knee) will undergo surgery Monday, July 31 to repair a meniscus tear, according to a source. A timetable for his return will not be established until the operation is concluded.
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Ben Watson is set up as the #1 tight end right now, with third-year tight end Maxx Williams a potential impact player if his knee is sound. Larry Donnell has been added now too. Solid two-way tight end Nick Boyle could also play a large role and free agent Gary Barnidge is still out there if the Ravens are unhappy with what they have.
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TB - RB Jacquizz Rodgers could beat out RB Doug Martin?
Source: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Jacquizz Rodgers has received plenty of praise from teammates and coaches about exceptional vision, toughness and his versatility, according to ESPN's Jenna Laine, who adds 'there's always the possibility' Rodgers could remain the starter after Doug Martin returns from his three-game suspension to begin the season.
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Rodgers has been workmanlike and steady when the Bucs have asked him to do more, but his ability to hold up for a long stretch of games under a heavy workload is unkown. As long as Martin returns to 2015 form, he should be the starter when he returns in Week 4.
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DAL - RB Rod Smith working ahead of RB Alfred Morris
Source: ESPNDallas.com - Todd Archer
Dallas Cowboys RB Rod Smith continues to work ahead of Alfred Morris as the third running back, according to ESPN's Todd Archer.
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Morris seems to be on the roster bubble, and unlike Smith, he can't contribute at fullback. If Ezekiel Elliott doesn't get suspended, Morris is more likely to be on the outside looking in when the season begins.
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BUF - Buffalo backing Jonathan Williams as RB2
Source: WKBW.com - Joe Buscaglia
Buffalo Bills RB Jonathan Williams will get 'every opportunity' to win the backup job behind LeSean McCoy, according to WKBW's Joe Buscaglia.
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The Bills have one of the best running games in the league, and outside of Mike Tolbert, they have no other proven runners on the roster. This is an important situation to watch for handcuffing/end game in deeper leagues or keeping your waiver wire speed dial list up to date in case of a McCoy injury.
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LAC - Mike Williams expected to miss rest of camp
Source: Los Angeles Daily News - Jack Wang
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (back) will continue to rehab and strengthen his back but is not expected to practice at all during training camp, according to a statement released by the team Sunday, July 30.
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At this point it would be surprising if Williams played in the preseason, and starting the year on the PUP is a real possibility, if not probable. He's off of our redraft boards.
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DAL - RB Ezekiel Elliott met with league officials
Source: NFL.com
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott met with NFL officials within the last month regarding the league's year-long investigation into multiple incidents involving him, according to owner Jerry Jones. It remains uncertain if Elliott will be punished in any way, although two people who have seen the report submitted by the NFL to the NFLPA claim there were no recommendations made for disciplinary action.
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Expectations range from 1-2 games to 6-8 games in a worst-case scenario. The Cowboys signing of Ronnie Hillman isn't the most encouraging sign, but Hillman is more camp depth than a threat to Darren McFadden's hold on the backup job.
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CIN - Joe Mixon sees first-team reps
Source: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Paul Dehner Jr. and Jim Owczarski
Cincinnati Bengals RB Joe Mixon was used in a variety of scenarios and saw some first-team reps during practice Saturday, July 29.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Mixon has the upside of a superstar in this league. He's competing for the starting job, and we expect the rookie to win it in camp. Mixon has RB1 upside for fantasy owners, but he's got a RB2 price. His current ADP is RB16 (4.01) in 12-team PPR leagues.
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BAL - Baltimore may work out Robert Griffin
Source: The Baltimore Sun - Jeff Zrebiec
The Baltimore Ravens are considering the possibility of working out free-agent QB Robert Griffin III (Browns), according to owner Steve Bisciotti.
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Colin Kaepernick is also a possibility and we'll see where that goes. Griffin hasn't been able to stay healthy in games for years, but he could help the team with practice and preseason reps while Joe Flacco recovers. If he has to start any games in the regular season for the Ravens, they are in trouble.
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BAL - TE Larry Donnell finds new home in Baltimore
Source: NFL.com - Ian Rapoport
Free-agent TE Larry Donnell (Giants) signed an undisclosed contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, July 30. To make room for him on the roster, the Ravens waived WR Tim Patrick.
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Donnell is a functional receiver, but had fumble problems and isn't a plus athlete at the position. Still, with Ben Watson coming back from achilles surgery and Maxx Williams from knee surgery, the team needs bodies for camp and preseason, and maybe the regular season.
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JAX - QB Blake Bortles making mistakes
Source: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles threw five interceptions during team drills Saturday, July 29, and head coach Doug Marrone said they would take a look at the plays.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
In equally surprising news, it was warm in Jacksonville this weekend. Hopefully, the team has time to get him on the right track. Word is they're going to use Bortles less this year as they lean on their ground game with rookie RB Leonard Fournette.
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PHI - Injury scare for WR Alshon Jeffery
Source: ESPN.com - Tim McManus
Philadelphia Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) was examined by trainers after landing on his shoulder during practice Saturday, July 29, but he returned and said afterward that he was fine.
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That would be bad news for Eagles fans, but it looks like everything is okay. Jeffery signed a one-year "prove it" deal with the Eagles earlier this year, and he provides the team with a weapon that QB Carson Wentz can go to early and often. He's going off the board at WR19 (4.03) in 12-team PPR leagues.
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MIA - WR DeVante Parker looking strong
Source: The Miami Herald - Armando Salguero
Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker is in 'phenomenal shape' and has shown good timing with QB Ryan Tannehill, head coach Adam Gase said Saturday, July 29.
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Parker's got the upside to be a 1,000-yard receiver but fantasy owners want to see him be more consistent. Last year he improved on his numbers, but Parker only broke 100 yards once and there were eight games when he didn't even top 50. His current ADP is WR37 (8.03) in 12-team PPR leagues.
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HOU - Houston won't rotate QBs
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Lorenzo Reyes
Houston Texans QB Tom Savage and QB Deshaun Watson won't be used in a two-quarterback system, head coach Bill O'Brien said Saturday, July 29. 'I'm not going to alternate quarterbacks in and out of there,' O'Brien said. 'I don't think that's good for the team.'
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Savage may be the frontrunner here due to his experience, but we're most excited to see what Watson can do at the pro level. The Texans selected Watson in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft for good reason -- the guy just makes plays under pressure and in the biggest moments. We'll see if Watson can show he's a quick study and win the starting job in camp.
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PHI - RB Ryan Mathews continuing to rehab
Source: NFL.com - Conor Orr
Philadelphia Eagles RB Ryan Mathews (neck) is continuing to rehab from a herniated disc in his neck away from the team.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Mathews release as soon as he is healthy is seen as a foregone conclusion, and the team's moves at running back this offseason seem to match that take. He should be able to catch on with a running back-needy team soon after his eventual release.
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PHI - QB Carson Wentz locked in
Source: ESPN.com - Tim McManus
Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz completed all 25 of his passing attempts in 7-on-7 drills and all 15 of his passes in full-team drills during practice Saturday, July 29.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Wentz is looking to avoid a sophomore slump. He went through struggles last year as his rookie season wore on, but Wentz has the upside to one day be a top-10 quarterback in the NFL.
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PIT - JuJu Smith-Schuster doesn't practice
Source: DK on Pittsburgh Sports - Mark Kaboly
Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) did not practice Saturday, July 29.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
The rookie is going to get some time to heal. Smith-Schuster has Anquan Boldin-like ability -- especially after the catch and on contested catches. He's likely to be the no3 WR for the Steelers this year behind Antonio Brown and Martavis Bryant.
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DET - TE Eric Ebron leaves practice early
Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett
Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron (hamstring) left practice early Sunday, July 30, after he suffered an apparent hamstring injury, according to head coach Jim Caldwell.
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Ebron is set up for a larger role this year with Anquan Boldin no longer in Detroit, but injuries have kept him from fulfilling his potential in the past. Hopefully this is a short-term issue, but it's a bad omen for a player that has missed multiple games in every year of his career.
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DEN - De'Angelo Henderson expected back
Source: 9News.com - Mike Klis
Denver Broncos RB De'Angelo Henderson (ankle) is expected to return to practice Monday, July 31.
[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ]
Henderson had generated some early camp buzz and Devontae Booker's wrist injury means there are valuable reps at running back up for grabs. Hopefully he will get back on the field as expected.
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PIT - James Conner injures shoulder
Source: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
Pittsburgh Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury during practice Sunday, July 30, and will be reevaluated in the near future, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
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Conner is set up for a very valuable backup role in fantasy football, but he can't seem to stay on the practice field. We can't be sure how serious this injury is, but with Le'Veon Bell not in camp, the Steelers are down to players like Knile Davis and Fitzgerald Toussaint at running back.
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