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SF - QB Jimmy Garoppolo acquired by 49ers
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo was acquired by the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 30, in exchange for a 2018 second-round draft choice, according to sources.
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An upgrade for the 49er receivers and obviously a big uptick for Garoppolo who goes from backup to soon to be starter.
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DAL - Judge denies retraining order for RB Ezekiel Elliott
Source: NFL.com - Austin Knoblauch
A federal judge denied the NFL Players Association's request for a preliminary injunction in the Ezekiel Elliott case on Monday, meaning the Dallas Cowboys running back's six-game suspension will be reinstated.
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There will be a 24 hour window for an appeal but if that's not successful, Elliott will begin his suspension immediately. Reports are that Dallas would use a committee approach for RB if Elliott were to miss with McFadden, Morris and Smith seeing work.
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CHI - TE Zach Miller has successful surgery
Source: Chicago Tribune - Rich Campbell
Chicago Bears TE Zach Miller (knee) is no longer in danger of losing his leg due to complications from his knee injury, according to head coach John Fox. Fox said doctors feel good about Miller's status.
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There was serious concern that Miller could lose his leg, but it sounds like his doctors have prevented that from happening. Miller will stay in the New Orleans hospital to undergo further testing.
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WAS - TE Jordan Reed unlikely to play
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 9, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
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Fantasy owners who drafted Reed are already prepared for him to miss time given his long injury history. We'll see Vernon Davis start for Washington in Week 9, and he's certainly got TE1 upside.
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DET - WR Calvin Johnson rumors swirl
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Retired WR Calvin Johnson, whose rights the Detroit Lions own, has been the subject of trade calls from two teams over the past week, according to sources. Figuring they had nothing to lose, the Lions told teams to reach out to Johnson to gauge his interest, but so far it has been noncommittal at best, diminishing any hope for a deal, sources said.
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It's great to think about Johnson returning to the football field, but the reality of that happening is likely slim. Several teams would love to add Megatron, and reports/rumors seem to indicate the Eagles and the Jaguars could be most interested. We'll see if anything happens before the Tuesday trade deadline at 4pm ET.
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CAR - TE Greg Olsen has target date
Source: Charlotte Observer - Joseph Person
Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen (foot) said he is looking at Week 12 against the New York Jets as a possible return date.
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That sounds about right given his current timeline as long as there are no setbacks. Olsen said he will slowly return to practice over the next few weeks.
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NYJ - RB Matt Forte limited Monday
Source: NFL
New York Jets RB Matt Forte (knee) was limited during the team's walkthrough Monday, Oct. 30.
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Forte is likely to be limited with this knee injury all year long. If he plays, then consider him a 'what the heck' flex in Week 9 against the Bills on Thursday night.
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OAK - RB Marshawn Lynch activated
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Michael Gehlken
Oakland Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch was activated from the Reserve/Suspended list Monday, Oct. 30. The team also waived RB Elijah Hood.
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Lynch is back, and the team is trying to find their way after dropping another game in Week 8. The Raiders are 3-5 and Lynch's role has not been as large as some originally thought. He's averaging about 10 carries per game, and we'll see if the team expands that role now that he's back and they need to get on the winning track with the season slipping away.
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DAL - Concussion for WR Cole Beasley
Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Charean Williams
Dallas Cowboys WR Cole Beasley (concussion) is in the concussion protocol and is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Jason Garrett.
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Watch Beasley's progress as he works through the protocol. This injury might open the door for rookie WR Ryan Switzer to do more.
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JAX - WR Dede Westbrook designated to return
Source: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook (core) has been designated as one of the players to return from the Reserve/Injured list this season.
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A move that was expected when Westbrook was initially put on the Reserved/Injured list. Westbrook is electric with the ball in his hands and gives the team another playmaker on offense. He'll work his way into the no3 WR position behind Allen Hurns and Marqise Lee. The Jaguars will have three weeks to add Westbrook to the 53-man roster.
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BAL - QB Joe Flacco has chance to play
Source: BaltimoreRavens.com
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (concussion) is not dealing with any concussion symptoms and appears to have a good chance to play in Week 9, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
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Watch Flacco's progress as the week of practice goes on. Even if Flacco does play, he's not much of an option for fantasy owners.
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NE - RB Dion Lewis won't be traded
Source: NFL Network - Michael Lombardi
New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis has received trade interest from several undisclosed teams, but he is not expected to be traded, according to NFL Network's Michael Lombardi.
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The trade rumors have been swirling about Lewis, especially with the return of RB Rex Burkhead, but it looks like there will be no such deal. The Patriots have a nice collection of multi-talented backs but it looks like Lewis is staying put.
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TEN - TE Delanie Walker sits out
Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt
Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 30.
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The Titans had a bye in Week 8, so we'll see if the extra rest helped Walker deal with the bone bruise on his ankle. We'll know more about his status later in the week with Friday being the day to determine whether or not he can play in Week 9.
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TEN - WR Corey Davis practices
Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt
Tennessee Titans WR Corey Davis (hamstring) participated in practice Monday, Oct. 30.
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Davis hasn't played since Week 2, but he had seven catches for 73 yards in those first two games. When fully healthy, the talented rookie WR should be a big part of what the Titans do on offense. Check the waiver wire to see if he's been dropped and stash him if you can.
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BUF - TE Charles Clay sitting out Monday
Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown
Buffalo Bills TE Charles Clay (knee) is making progress but will not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 30, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
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The Bills have a short week as they play against the Jets on Thursday night. Clay is unlikely to play in Week 9, so the Bills continue to go with Nick O'Leary and Logan Thomas at the TE position.
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ATL - RB Devonta Freeman nursing shoulder injury
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Kelsey Conway
Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman (shoulder) will be limited in practice this week as he deals with a shoulder injury, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
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The team will monitor Freeman as the week of practice goes on. It's early, but Freeman should be available to play in Week 9 against the Panthers. Hopefully the team starts using him more going forward.
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SF - QB Jimmy Garoppolo acquired by 49ers
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo was acquired by the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 30, in exchange for a 2018 second-round draft choice, according to sources.
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An upgrade for the 49er receivers and obviously a big uptick for Garoppolo who goes from backup to soon to be starter.
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DAL - Judge denies retraining order for RB Ezekiel Elliott
Source: NFL.com - Austin Knoblauch
A federal judge denied the NFL Players Association's request for a preliminary injunction in the Ezekiel Elliott case on Monday, meaning the Dallas Cowboys running back's six-game suspension will be reinstated.
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There will be a 24 hour window for an appeal but if that's not successful, Elliott will begin his suspension immediately. Reports are that Dallas would use a committee approach for RB if Elliott were to miss with McFadden, Morris and Smith seeing work.
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CHI - TE Zach Miller has successful surgery
Source: Chicago Tribune - Rich Campbell
Chicago Bears TE Zach Miller (knee) is no longer in danger of losing his leg due to complications from his knee injury, according to head coach John Fox. Fox said doctors feel good about Miller's status.
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There was serious concern that Miller could lose his leg, but it sounds like his doctors have prevented that from happening. Miller will stay in the New Orleans hospital to undergo further testing.
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WAS - TE Jordan Reed unlikely to play
Source: ESPN.com - John Keim
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 9, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
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Fantasy owners who drafted Reed are already prepared for him to miss time given his long injury history. We'll see Vernon Davis start for Washington in Week 9, and he's certainly got TE1 upside.
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DET - WR Calvin Johnson rumors swirl
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Retired WR Calvin Johnson, whose rights the Detroit Lions own, has been the subject of trade calls from two teams over the past week, according to sources. Figuring they had nothing to lose, the Lions told teams to reach out to Johnson to gauge his interest, but so far it has been noncommittal at best, diminishing any hope for a deal, sources said.
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It's great to think about Johnson returning to the football field, but the reality of that happening is likely slim. Several teams would love to add Megatron, and reports/rumors seem to indicate the Eagles and the Jaguars could be most interested. We'll see if anything happens before the Tuesday trade deadline at 4pm ET.
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CAR - TE Greg Olsen has target date
Source: Charlotte Observer - Joseph Person
Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen (foot) said he is looking at Week 12 against the New York Jets as a possible return date.
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That sounds about right given his current timeline as long as there are no setbacks. Olsen said he will slowly return to practice over the next few weeks.
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NYJ - RB Matt Forte limited Monday
Source: NFL
New York Jets RB Matt Forte (knee) was limited during the team's walkthrough Monday, Oct. 30.
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Forte is likely to be limited with this knee injury all year long. If he plays, then consider him a 'what the heck' flex in Week 9 against the Bills on Thursday night.
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OAK - RB Marshawn Lynch activated
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Michael Gehlken
Oakland Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch was activated from the Reserve/Suspended list Monday, Oct. 30. The team also waived RB Elijah Hood.
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Lynch is back, and the team is trying to find their way after dropping another game in Week 8. The Raiders are 3-5 and Lynch's role has not been as large as some originally thought. He's averaging about 10 carries per game, and we'll see if the team expands that role now that he's back and they need to get on the winning track with the season slipping away.
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DAL - Concussion for WR Cole Beasley
Source: ProFootballTalk.com - Charean Williams
Dallas Cowboys WR Cole Beasley (concussion) is in the concussion protocol and is considered day-to-day, according to head coach Jason Garrett.
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Watch Beasley's progress as he works through the protocol. This injury might open the door for rookie WR Ryan Switzer to do more.
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JAX - WR Dede Westbrook designated to return
Source: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dede Westbrook (core) has been designated as one of the players to return from the Reserve/Injured list this season.
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A move that was expected when Westbrook was initially put on the Reserved/Injured list. Westbrook is electric with the ball in his hands and gives the team another playmaker on offense. He'll work his way into the no3 WR position behind Allen Hurns and Marqise Lee. The Jaguars will have three weeks to add Westbrook to the 53-man roster.
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BAL - QB Joe Flacco has chance to play
Source: BaltimoreRavens.com
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco (concussion) is not dealing with any concussion symptoms and appears to have a good chance to play in Week 9, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
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Watch Flacco's progress as the week of practice goes on. Even if Flacco does play, he's not much of an option for fantasy owners.
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NE - RB Dion Lewis won't be traded
Source: NFL Network - Michael Lombardi
New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis has received trade interest from several undisclosed teams, but he is not expected to be traded, according to NFL Network's Michael Lombardi.
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The trade rumors have been swirling about Lewis, especially with the return of RB Rex Burkhead, but it looks like there will be no such deal. The Patriots have a nice collection of multi-talented backs but it looks like Lewis is staying put.
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TEN - TE Delanie Walker sits out
Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt
Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 30.
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The Titans had a bye in Week 8, so we'll see if the extra rest helped Walker deal with the bone bruise on his ankle. We'll know more about his status later in the week with Friday being the day to determine whether or not he can play in Week 9.
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TEN - WR Corey Davis practices
Source: TitansOnline.com - Jim Wyatt
Tennessee Titans WR Corey Davis (hamstring) participated in practice Monday, Oct. 30.
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Davis hasn't played since Week 2, but he had seven catches for 73 yards in those first two games. When fully healthy, the talented rookie WR should be a big part of what the Titans do on offense. Check the waiver wire to see if he's been dropped and stash him if you can.
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BUF - TE Charles Clay sitting out Monday
Source: BuffaloBills.com - Chris Brown
Buffalo Bills TE Charles Clay (knee) is making progress but will not participate in practice Monday, Oct. 30, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
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The Bills have a short week as they play against the Jets on Thursday night. Clay is unlikely to play in Week 9, so the Bills continue to go with Nick O'Leary and Logan Thomas at the TE position.
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ATL - RB Devonta Freeman nursing shoulder injury
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com - Kelsey Conway
Atlanta Falcons RB Devonta Freeman (shoulder) will be limited in practice this week as he deals with a shoulder injury, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
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The team will monitor Freeman as the week of practice goes on. It's early, but Freeman should be available to play in Week 9 against the Panthers. Hopefully the team starts using him more going forward.
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