Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers has a torn Achilles, and a source tells ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the second-year star is expected to miss the entire 2021 season. Akers suffered the injury while working out and underwent testing to confirm the diagnosis, the source told Schefter. The Rams announced Akers’ injury Tuesday morning […]
Continue readingFloyd will be listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals (8-7). The Rams (9-6) can clinch a playoff berth with a win or a Chicago Bears (8-7) loss at home to the Green Bay Packers (12-3). Playing on a one-year, $10 million contract, Floyd has 9½ sacks this season and has played […]
Continue readingRams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is also on the reserve/COVID-19 list and coach Sean McVay said that “he’s probably not likely to be available for us” Sunday when the Rams (9-6) play the Arizona Cardinals (8-7) at SoFi Stadium with a playoff berth at stake. A source told ESPN that Kupp tested positive for the […]
Continue readingOn Tuesday, the Rams placed leading receiver Cooper Kupp on the reserve/COVID-19 list. The team did not disclose whether he tested positive or was deemed a close contact to someone who did. Kupp must remain on the list for 10 days if he tested positive or five days if he is considered a high-risk close […]
Continue readingRams rookie running back Cam Akers also is nursing a high ankle sprain, suffered in Week 15, that kept him inactive against the Seahawks, but McVay said he may be able to return for Sunday’s pivotal matchup against the Cardinals. For the Rams (9-6) to clinch a playoff spot, they must defeat the Cardinals (8-7) […]
Continue readingTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff underwent surgery Monday to stabilize a broken right thumb and will be sidelined for a Week 17 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, according to coach Sean McVay. “We felt like that was going to be the best thing to do for him and for our […]
Continue readingTeams in the NFL were required to cut their rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday. Given the irregular offseason, with OTAs and minicamps occurring virtually for the first time, teams have had only training camp, which included 14 padded practices, to see their players in person. The biggest names let go […]
Continue readingTAMPA. Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to turn heads with a flurry of moves — first signing Tom Brady in free agency, then trading for Rob Gronkowski, then signing LeSean McCoy last month and on Wednesday, signing Leonard Fournette to a one-year deal. How does Fournette fit in with the Bucs? What are […]
Continue readingTAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to go “all-in” on the 2020 season, and it’s making for a crowded backfield and an abundance of help for quarterback Tom Brady. Nearly one month after signing six-time Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy, the Bucs reached an agreement Wednesday night with Leonard Fournette, he confirmed […]
Continue readingFantasy football insurance is a tricky animal. On one hand, you want to protect yourself from injuries by warehousing your star player’s backup. On the other hand, the opportunity cost of expending that roster spot could make you miss out on a valuable waiver pickup. The fact is that identifying the most valuable backups is […]
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