NFL will adjust where umpire is stationed
Update: The New York Times is reporting that the NFL will adjust the new rule that has moved the umpire from the middle of the defense to 14 to 17 yards behind the offense. The rule was adjusted to 12 yards after the Hall of Fame Game, so that the ball could be spotted quicker. The latest tweaks include requiring the umpire to only be standing behind... Read More
Rookie Cook tears meniscus
Update: Startribune.com is reporting that Vikings rookie cornerback Chris Cook is expected to be out at least two weeks with a torn meniscus in his right knee that he suffered Saturday against the Seahawks. This means that Cook will definitely miss the season opener September 9 in New Orleans.
Fantasy Impact: This is very bad news for a Vikings... Read More
Talib gets one-game suspension
Update: Thepewterplank.com is reporting that Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib will be suspended for Week 1 of the regular season. The suspension is for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, following an incident last year when Talib allegedly hit a cab driver. Talib entered a diversion program that included anger management classes.... Read More
Rams cut Trautwein, roster at 75
Update: STLtoday.com is reporting that the St. Louis Rams have cut OT Phil Trautwein to reach the 75-man roster limit. Trautwein tore his MCL last week in practice and will need six to eight weeks to recover. Teams must reduce their roster to 53 by Saturday.
Fantasy Impact: This move makes sense seeing as... Read More
Bucs cut Derrick Ward
Update: NFL.com is reporting that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released RB Derrick Ward. Ward only played one season in Tampa, even though he signed a four-year $17 million deal. He was one of three roster cuts.
Fantasy Impact: Ward has not lived up to standards this preseason, and Head Coach Raheem Morris... Read More
Surgery Unnecessary for Jones-Drew
Update: NFL.com is reporting that Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew will not undergo surgery on his knee. An Internet blog said that he had surgery on his left knee, but Head Coach Jack Del Rio squashed the rumor. Del Rio said MJD is working and rehabbing in order to stengthen up for the regular season.
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Browns expect Suh’s hit on Delhomme to be reviewed
Update: ESPN.com is reporting that the Cleveland Browns expect the NFL to review the play in which Detroit Lions rookie DT Ndamukong Suh grabbed the facemask of Browns QB Jake Delhomme and slammed him to the ground. Suh was given a 15-yard facemask penalty on the play.
Fantasy Impact: The number two overall... Read More
Mack Brown wants ’05 Heisman to go to Vince Young
Update: If Reggie Bush is stripped of his 2005 Heisman trophy, Texas Head Coach Mack Brown believes it should be given to Vince Young. Young placed second in Heisman voting behind Bush by 933 votes.
Fantasy Impact: Bush has not yet been officially stripped of his Heisman, although USC had to return it's... Read More
Ravens place Ayanbadejo on PUP list
Update: The team’s official website is reporting that the Ravens have placed linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo on the physically unable to perform list Tuesday. By being placed on the PUP list, Ayanbadejo is required to miss the first six weekends of the regular season. Ayanbadejo had his 2009 season cut short as well, suffering a quadriceps injury... Read More
Lynch and Jackson Back At Practice
Update: Brian Galliford of the buffalorumblings.com is reporting that the Buffalo Bills running backs Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch have returned to practice. Jackson was running with the first team offense.
Fantasy Impact: It's a three way split for carries between Lynch, Jackson, and rookie C.J. Spiller. Jackson appears... Read More
