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Panthers | Greg Olsen returns to practice Thu Dec 12, 12:52 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen (foot) returned to practice Thursday, Dec. 12.
Link to storyGreg Olsen player page
49ers | Wednesday's Week 15 practice report Wed Dec 11, 10:00 PM
San Francisco 49ers DT Ray McDonald (ankle), DT Justin Smith (shoulder) and OG Adam Snyder (rest) did not take part in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. CB Tarell Brown (ribs), S Craig Dahl (ankle), OG Mike Iupati (knee), WR Mario Manningham (knee), TE Vance McDonald (ankle) and LB Dan Skuta (foot) were listed as limited participants, while LB Aldon Smith (shoulder) and OT Joe Staley (knee) took part in a full practice.
Link to storyJustin Smith player page
Ray McDonald player page
Tarell Brown player page
Craig Dahl player page
Mario Manningham player page
Dan Skuta player page
Aldon Smith player page
Vance McDonald player page
Cardinals | Wednesday's Week 15 practice report Wed Dec 11, 09:53 PM
Arizona Cardinals TE Rob Housler (groin) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11, while OG Paul Fanaika (back) was listed as a limited participant.
Link to storyRob Housler player page
Seahawks | No practice for Zach Miller Wed Dec 11, 09:16 PM
Seattle Seahawks TE Zach Miller (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
| Footballguys view: If you need to start Miller then monitor his practice status as the week goes on. |
Zach Miller player page
Vikings | John Carlson misses practice Wed Dec 11, 06:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
| Footballguys view: Kyle Rudolph has already been shut down for the season, so the team needs Carlson if he can play. He'll have to pass the NFL's protocol for dealing with concussions before he gets back onto the playing field. Rhett Ellison and Chase Ford could be asked to do more if Carlson can't play. |
John Carlson player page
Patriots | Wednesday practice report for Week 15 Wed Dec 11, 06:43 PM
New England Patriots WR Aaron Dobson (foot) and T Nate Solder (concussion) both did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. CB Kyle Arrington (groin), T Marcus Cannon (ankle), CB Marquice Cole (shin), CB Alfonzo Dennard (knee, shoulder), S Steve Gregory (finger), TE Michael Hoomanawanui (knee), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), T Will Svitek (ankle) and CB Aqib Talib (hip) all were limited. WR Matt Slater (wrist) fully practiced.
Link to storySteve Gregory player page
Marquice Cole player page
Aqib Talib player page
Kyle Arrington player page
Matt Slater player page
Brandon Spikes player page
Michael Hoomanawanui player page
Aaron Dobson player page
Raiders | Wednesday practice report for Week 15 Wed Dec 11, 06:23 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Jeremy Stewart (ankle, knee) and DT Vance Walker (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. S Tyvon Branch (ankle), TE Nick Kasa (concussion) and LB Sio Moore (neck) were limited. OT Khalif Barnes (knee, ankle), OG Mike Brisiel (ankle, knee), DE Jason Hunter (foot, finger) and OT Tony Pashos (foot) practiced in full.
Link to storyJason Hunter player page
Tyvon Branch player page
Vance Walker player page
Jeremy Stewart player page
Nick Kasa player page
Sio Moore player page
Chiefs | Wednesday practice report for Week 15 Wed Dec 11, 06:16 PM
Kansas City Chiefs OT Branden Albert (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. TE Anthony Fasano (concussion, knee) and LB Justin Houston (elbow) were limited. CB Marcus Cooper (back), C Rodney Hudson (elbow), TE Sean McGrath (knee), CB Ron Parker (shoulder) and FB Anthony Sherman (knee, ankle) practiced in full.
Link to storyAnthony Fasano player page
Justin Houston player page
Anthony Sherman player page
Redskins | Jordan Reed sits Wed Dec 11, 06:15 PM
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
| Footballguys view: Reed is a shaky starter this week given this concussion problem. If he plays then we like him as a low-end TE2. However, fantasy owners must have a backup plan ready in case the team needs whiteout again because Reed is a late scratch. |
Jordan Reed player page
Browns | Wednesday practice report for Week 15 Wed Dec 11, 06:01 PM
Cleveland Browns T Reid Fragel (illness) and G John Greco (knee) both did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. LB D'Qwell Jackson (ankle) and T Joe Thomas (back) both were limited in practice. LB Tank Carder (shoulder), TE MarQueis Gray (hamstring), LB Paul Kruger (elbow), P Spencer Lanning (left knee), LB Craig Robertson (knee), T Mitchell Schwartz (toe, knee) and S T.J. Ward (shoulder) all fully practiced.
Link to storyDQwell Jackson player page
Paul Kruger player page
T.J. Ward player page
Craig Robertson player page
Tank Carder player page
Browns | Jordan Cameron fully practices Wed Dec 11, 06:01 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Jordan Cameron (ribs) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Browns here. Cameron will continue to get peppered with targets from quarterback Jason Campbell. He's a TE1 in Week 15. |
Jordan Cameron player page
Texans | Garrett Graham misses practice Wed Dec 11, 05:53 PM
Houston Texans TE Garrett Graham (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
| Footballguys view: The Texans are going to rest Graham as much as they can this week in practice. He's no lock to play against the Colts in Week 15. If he does play then we like him as a low-end TE1. |
Garrett Graham player page
Texans | Wednesday practice report for Week 15 Wed Dec 11, 05:49 PM
Houston Texans TE Jake Byrne (illness), RB Greg Jones (knee), S Shiloh Keo (illness) and OG Wade Smith (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) and LB Darryl Sharpton (wrist) were limited. CB Kareem Jackson (ribs), CB Johnathan Joseph (groin), CB Brice McCain (groin), OT Derek Newton (knee), S D.J. Swearinger (foot), LB Jeff Tarpinian (groin), CB Josh Victorian (back) and QB T.J. Yates (back) practiced in full.
Link to storyGreg Jones player page
Johnathan Joseph player page
Brice McCain player page
Kareem Jackson player page
Darryl Sharpton player page
Shiloh Keo player page
DeAndre Hopkins player page
D.J. Swearinger player page
Saints | Wednesday practice report for Week 15 Wed Dec 11, 05:39 PM
New Orleans Saints OT Terron Armstead (nose), DT Brodrick Bunkley (back), S Rafael Bush (ankle) LB Keyunta Dawson (calf), TE Josh Hill (hamstring) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. DE Glenn Foster (knee) was limited in practice.
Link to storyBrodrick Bunkley player page
Keyunta Dawson player page
Titans | Delanie Walker fully practices Wed Dec 11, 04:37 PM
Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker (concussion) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Link to storyDelanie Walker player page
Jets | Kellen Winslow does not practice Wed Dec 11, 04:27 PM
New York Jets TE Kellen Winslow (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Link to storyKellen Winslow Jr player page
Broncos | Julius Thomas probable Wed Dec 11, 04:09 PM
Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 11, and is probable for Week 15.
| Footballguys view: Thomas will be good to go against the Chargers. We like him as a TE1 in what is likely going to be a shootout on Thursday night. |
Julius Thomas player page
Falcons | Tony Gonzalez limited in practice Wed Dec 11, 04:08 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez (toe) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
| Footballguys view: It's Wednesday, the veteran day of rest around the league. Gonzalez should be good to go for the team's Week 15 game against Washington. |
Tony Gonzalez player page
Broncos | Wednesday injury report for Week 15 Wed Dec 11, 04:06 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) has been ruled out for Week 15. CB Champ Bailey (foot) is questionable. S Mike C. Adams (thumb), RB C.J. Anderson (illness), CB Omar Bolden (shoulder), S David Bruton (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), WR Trindon Holliday (shoulder), DE Malik X. Jackson (knee), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and C J.D. Walton (ankle) are probable. Wolfe did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 11. Bailey was limited while the others practiced in full.
Link to storyChamp Bailey player page
Mike Adams player page
Joel Dreessen player page
David Bruton player page
Trindon Holliday player page
Derek Wolfe player page
Omar Bolden player page
Panthers | Greg Olsen sits out practice Wed Dec 11, 03:46 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen (foot) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11.
| Footballguys view: Keep an eye on this situation. We'll see if Olsen can practice later in the week. The Panthers take on the Jets in Week 15, and Olsen is a must-start this week if he's going to play. |
Greg Olsen player page
Titans | Delanie Walker practicing Wed Dec 11, 02:54 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker (concussion) is participating in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11, and should be able to play Week 15.
| Footballguys view: Getting Walker back should help boost the Titans passing game. Walker is a decent option for fantasy owners who lost Rob Gronkowski last week. |
Delanie Walker player page
Texans | Owen Daniels misses practice Wed Dec 11, 02:47 PM
Houston Texans TE Owen Daniels (leg) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 11, and is status for Week 15 is uncertain.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy owners should move forward under the assumption that Garrett Graham is going to be the starting tight end this week. He's a decent option for fantasy players who lost Rob Gronkowski last week. |
Owen Daniels player page
Ravens | Dallas Clark will still play Wed Dec 11, 04:26 AM
Although Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta returned to the lineup on Sunday, Dec. 8, the team still wants TE Dallas Clark to be an integral part of the lineup and he will play at the first opportunity. "Dallas is going to be a big part of what we're doing going forward," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. "It just depends on the game plan and how the offensive coaches decide to put that together."
| Footballguys view: Clark was inactive last week. We'd be surprised if he contributes that much going forward. Pitta makes for a great addition if you lost Rob Gronkowski. |
Dallas Clark player page
Dennis Pitta player page
Titans | Roster move made Tue Dec 10, 08:54 PM
The Tennessee Titans re-signed OL Kevin Matthews (Titans) Tuesday, Dec. 10, and cut TE Visanthe Shiancoe.
Link to storyVisanthe Shiancoe player page
Titans | Craig Stevens to see bigger role Tue Dec 10, 08:53 PM
Tennessee Titans TE Craig Stevens is expected to play a larger role in Week 15 after being on the field for just 11 snaps in Week 14.
Link to storyCraig Stevens player page
Broncos | Julius Thomas practices in full Tue Dec 10, 05:55 PM
Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (knee) practiced in full Tuesday, Dec. 10.
| Footballguys view: Thomas should be good to go against the Chargers on Thursday night. We like him as a mid-range TE1 with upside. |
Julius Thomas player page
Broncos | Tuesday practice report for Week 15 Tue Dec 10, 05:46 PM
Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson (illness) and DE Derek Wolfe (illness) did not practice Tuesday, Dec. 10. WR Trindon Holliday (shoulder) was limited. S Mike C. Adams (thumb), CB Champ Bailey (foot), CB Omar Bolden (shoulder), S David Bruton (shoulder), TE Joel Dreessen (knee), DE Malik X. Jackson (knee), OT Winston Justice (finger), OG Chris Kuper (ankle) and C J.D. Walton (ankle) practiced in full.
Link to storyChamp Bailey player page
Mike Adams player page
Joel Dreessen player page
David Bruton player page
Trindon Holliday player page
Derek Wolfe player page
Omar Bolden player page
Saints | Josh Hill nursing hamstring Mon Dec 9, 07:53 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Josh Hill (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 14 game against the Carolina Panthers.
| Footballguys view: Hill is a talented move tight end, and we love his upside in super deep dynasty leagues. Last year at Idaho State he led the nation in receptions for tight ends. |
Broncos | Monday practice report for Week 15 Mon Dec 9, 06:22 PM
Denver Broncos DE Derek Wolfe (illness) did not participate in practice Monday, Dec. 9. WR Trindon Holliday (shoulder) was limited during practice. TE Joel Dreessen (knee), C J.D. Walton (ankle), OG Chris Kuper (ankle), OT Winston Justice (finger), DE Malik X. Jackson (knee), CB Champ Bailey (foot), CB Omar Bolden (shoulder), FS Mike C. Adams (thumb) and FS David Bruton (shoulder) fully participated in practice. The team did not practice and this is an estimation.
Link to storyChamp Bailey player page
Mike Adams player page
Joel Dreessen player page
David Bruton player page
Trindon Holliday player page
Derek Wolfe player page
Omar Bolden player page
Broncos | Julius Thomas practices Mon Dec 9, 06:11 PM
Denver Broncos TE Julius Thomas (knee) fully participated in practice Monday, Dec. 9. The team did not practice and this is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: Great news. As we thought, JT will be playing and remains and exceptionally good TE1 for Week 2 of most league's playoffs. |
Julius Thomas player page
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski placed on IR Mon Dec 9, 04:47 PM
The New England Patriots have placed TE Rob Gronkowski (concussion, knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2013 season. The team also re-signed free-agent TE DJ Williams. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Crushing to fantasy owners who held onto him but it's time to get his replacement back in the lineup. At least you got a ton of nice games from Gronk....he was a good fantasy player....sorry, I promised myself I wouldn't cry.... |
Rob Gronkowski player page
D.J. Williams player page
Vikings | Several day-to-day Mon Dec 9, 03:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Xavier Rhodes (ankle), OG Brandon Fusco (knee) and TE John Carlson (concussion) are being listed as day-to-day. Rhodes is still walking with crutches but isn't wearing a walking boot.
Link to storyJohn Carlson player page
Xavier Rhodes player page
Vikings | Kyle Rudolph to IR Mon Dec 9, 03:36 PM
The Minnesota Vikings officially placed TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) on the Injured Reserve Monday, Dec. 9.
| Footballguys view: This move was a long time coming. Hopefully Rudolph will be ready to go next season--a Carlson/Rudolph tight end pairing could be very attractive for the Vikings. |
Kyle Rudolph player page
Titans | Delanie Walker expected to play Mon Dec 9, 03:11 PM
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Munchak said he expects TE Delanie Walker (concussion) to play Week 15. Munchak said Walker has to pass one more concussion test Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Link to storyDelanie Walker player page
Vikings | Two considered day-to-day Mon Dec 9, 02:56 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE John Carlson (concussion) and OG Brandon Fusco (knee) are considered day-to-day at this point.
Link to storyJohn Carlson player page
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski suffered concussion Week 14 Mon Dec 9, 02:48 PM
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (concussion, knee) suffered a mild concussion in addition to his torn anterior cruciate ligament and torn medial collateral ligament in the team's Week 14 game.
| Footballguys view: Just another injury for the talented but oft-injured tight end. The Patriots will move forward with a TEBC now that Gronkowski is out for the year. |
Rob Gronkowski player page
Rams | Mike McNeill has ankle injury Mon Dec 9, 02:21 PM
St. Louis Rams TE Mike McNeill (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the teams Week 14 game, according to head coach Jeff Fisher.
Link to story Vikings | Kyle Rudolph to be placed in Injured Reserve Mon Dec 9, 01:43 PM
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (foot) is expected to be placed on Injured Reserve, according to head coach Leslie Fraizer.
| Footballguys view: This ends his season. The team will roll forward with John Carlson as their lead tight end. Fantasy owners should consider him a mid-range TE2 going forward. |
Kyle Rudolph player page
Chiefs | Three considered day-to-day Mon Dec 9, 01:31 PM
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said TE Anthony Fasano (concussion), OT Branden Albert (knee) and LB Justin Houston (elbow) are considered day-to-day at this point.
Link to storyAnthony Fasano player page
Justin Houston player page
Patriots | Loss of Rob Gronkowski could be huge Mon Dec 9, 12:26 PM
The New England Patriots offense has been an entirely different animal with TE Rob Gronkowski (knee) on the field this year. The Pats were 22nd in points per game before Gronkowski returned this year and were seventh entering their Week 14 contest. They were 30th in red zone efficiency without Gronkowski and were 11th entering Sunday, Dec. 8. They were 19th in passing yards per game without him and were 10th entering the game against the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: The offense was clicking with Gronkowski back on the field. Now, the Patriots will have to move in a different direction. Obviously the loss of Gronkowski will have a devastating impact. Expect Tom Brady to lean heavily on guys like Shane Vereen and Julian Edelman in the passing game. |
Rob Gronkowski player page
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski update Mon Dec 9, 11:11 AM
Updating previous reports, a source confirmed New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (knee) has a torn medial collateral ligament alongside the torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Link to storyRob Gronkowski player page
Patriots | DJ Williams re-signs Mon Dec 9, 10:19 AM
The New England Patriots re-signed TE DJ Williams to the active roster.
| Footballguys view: Williams will be part of a rotation that tries to take the place of Rob Gronkowski. We're not recommending fantasy owners rush out and go get him. The team is likely to de-emphasize the position without Gronk on the field. They'll use a rotation of Williams and Michael Hoomanawanui. |
D.J. Williams player page
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski has torn ACL, MCL Mon Dec 9, 10:01 AM
Updating previous reports, New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (knee) had an MRI confirm a torn anterior cruciate ligament and damage to the medial collateral ligament Monday, Dec. 9.
| Footballguys view: Devastating news for Gronkowski here. He may not be ready by the time training camp starts next season. He's incredibly talented but has been oft-injured dating back to his days in college. One has to wonder if he can ever get back to his elite status after dealing with yet another serious injury. |
Rob Gronkowski player page
Dolphins | Another strong game for Charles Clay Mon Dec 9, 02:32 AM
Miami Dolphins TE Charles Clay caught seven passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns in the team's 34-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 8.
| Footballguys view: Clay is certainly a favorite target of Ryan Tannehill. Fantasy owners should consider him a low-end TE1 for the rest of the season. |
Charles Clay player page
Steelers | Matt Spaeth makes debut Mon Dec 9, 02:09 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Matt Spaeth (knee), who missed the first 12 games with a knee injury, saw his first action of the season Sunday, Dec. 8. He threw a block on Miami Dolphins S Reshad Jones that sprung RB Le'Veon Bell for a nine-yard gain and a first down at the Miami 11.
Link to storyMatt Spaeth player page
Reshad Jones player page
LeVeon Bell player page
Bills | Scott Chandler accomplishes franchise first Sun Dec 8, 10:51 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Scott Chandler had two receptions for 24 yards in the Week 14 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is the first tight end in franchise history to record back-to-back seasons with at least 500 yards receiving.
Link to storyScott Chandler player page
Raiders | Two suffer concussions Sun Dec 8, 09:01 PM
Oakland Raiders TE Nick Kasa (concussion) and DT Vance Walker (concussion) suffered concussions in the Week 14 game against the New York Jets.
Link to storyVance Walker player page
Nick Kasa player page
Browns | Two receivers hit century mark Sun Dec 8, 06:33 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon (151) and TE Jordan Cameron (121) each eclipsed 100 yards receiving in the Week 14 game against the New England Patriots. They're the first Browns teammates with 100 or more receiving yards in the same game since former WR Braylon Edwards (Jets) and TE Kellen Winslow (Jets) accomplished the feat in a game in 2007.
Link to storyJordan Cameron player page
Josh Gordon player page
Ravens | Dennis Pitta solid in debut Sun Dec 8, 05:33 PM
Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta (hip) made his regular season debut in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings, posting six receptions for 48 yards and a touchdown. TE Ed Dickson also had two catches for eight yards and a score.
| Footballguys view: Pitta is going to be the #1 target of Rob Gronkowski owners who survived this week. He didn't look like a dangerous runner, but Pitta is clearly still prominent in Joe Flacco's progressions. |
Ed Dickson player page
Dennis Pitta player page
Patriots | Believe Rob Gronkowski tore ACL Sun Dec 8, 04:59 PM
Updating earlier reports, the New England Patriots believe TE Rob Gronkowski (knee) tore his right anterior cruciate ligament.
| Footballguys view: Gronkowski's owners survived without him for the first six games of the year. Now they'll have to make do if they survived his incomplete game and score this week. Dennis Pitta, Garrett Graham, Scott Chandler, Kellen Winslow, Ladarius Green, and Jermaine Gresham are among the best of what you can hope to get off of the waiver wire this week. |
Rob Gronkowski player page
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