DFS Alerts
Matt Breida (Ankle), Raheem Mostert (Quad) Do Not Practice Tuesday
Both Breida and Mostert did not participate in the 49ers walk-through on Tuesday night. Both seem unlikely to be able to play Thursday night against the Cardinals.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Raheem Mostert
Brandin Cooks (Concussion) Seeing Specialist, Status Unknown
Cooks suffered his second concussion in the last month early Week 8. He is reportedly feeling better, but he will still go see a specialist this week. The Rams have a bye, so it isn’t clear if he will miss any games.
As reported by: Lindsey Thiry Chargers Waive Chase McLaughlin
McLaughlin was waived Tuesday by the Chargers, indicating that Michael Badgley is healthy and ready to kick.
As reported by: Adam Caplan Other tagged players: Michael Badgley Patriots Signing Nick Folk
The Patriots signed Folk Tuesday to be their kicker. He last kicked in the NFL for the Buccaneers in 2017.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Patriots Release Eric Tomlinson
The Patriots have released TE Eric Tomlinson. He was never a treat in the passing game, catching his only target for 1 yard.
As reported by: Field Yates Other tagged players: Ryan Izzo, Benjamin Watson Trent Williams Ends Holdout, Reports to the Redskins
Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams ended his holdout Tuesday and is reporting to the Redskins. It isn’t clear when he will play, but his return would boost the entire Redskins’ offense.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Case Keenum, Adrian Peterson Jaguars Place Marqise Lee (Shoulder) on Injured Reserve
Lee has been placed on the IR by the Jaguars. He was never able to find a role this year, catching just 3 passes for 18 yards over 6 games.
As reported by: Mark Long Patriots Waive Mike Nugent
The Patriots waived kicker Mike Nugent after he missed a 34-yard kick and had a 29-yard attempt blocked last week.
As reported by: Albert Breer Dolphins Release Nick O'Leary
O’Leary has been released by the Dolphins. He had 4 catches in 7 games for 37 yards, so his departure won’t change the Dolphins offense significantly.
As reported by: Cameron Wolfe Bengals Benching Andy Dalton, Ryan Finley Expected to Start
The Bengals announced that Dalton will be benched for Ryan Finley when they return from their upcoming bye week. Dalton has the lowest QB rating of his career and just a 9-8 TD-INT ratio as the Bengals have started 0-8. Finley, the rookie 4th round pick, will be making his first start against the Ravens Week 10.
As reported by: Tom Pelissero Other tagged players: Ryan Finley Falcons Release Matt Bryant
The Falcons released Matt Bryant and signed Younghoe Koo Tuesday. Bryant was having the worst kicking season of his career, although 4 of his 5 misses were from beyond 50 yards.
As reported by: Adam Schefter Other tagged players: Younghoe Koo Jaylen Samuels (Knee) Will Play This Week
Jaylen Samuels will return to action this week. His role will depend on the status of James Conner, who injured his shoulder during the Steelers’ Monday night victory. Conner was still being evaluated Tuesday, but will be limited early in the week at a minimum.
As reported by: Dale Lolley Jets Looking to Trade Le’Veon Bell Before Deadline Today
The Jets are reportedly open to trading Le’Veon Bell before the trade deadline today. He is on an affordable contract this year and his salary is guaranteed for next season. Bell is averaging just 50 yards per game and 3.2 yards per attempt this season, but it is hard to put the blame on him. The Jets’ offense has been horrible, and a trade would likely provide a significant boost to his value.
As reported by: Manish Mehta Joe Flacco (Neck) Could Miss 5-6 Weeks
Flacco is getting a second opinion on his neck, but the initial diagnosis indicates he won’t need surgery and could miss 5-6 weeks. That could be long enough to force him onto Injured Reserve and end his season. Brandon Allen will get at least one start for the Broncos.
As reported by: Ian Rapoport Other tagged players: Brandon Allen Kalen Ballage Listed as Starting RB for Dolphins
Ballage has been listed as the starting RB after Kenyan Drake was traded earlier today by the Dolphins. Mark Walton had been assumed to be taking over the starting spot, and is still likely the better play. Ballage might be listed as the starter, but he has only gained 43 yards on 25 rushes (1.7 yards/attempt) over 6 games. Compare that to Walton’s 137 yards on 30 rushes (4.6 Y/A) over 5 games.
As reported by: Armando Salguero Other tagged players: Mark Walton