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Odell Beckham Jr. Suffers Minor Injury On Leg

Jul 31, 2016 7:11 PM

Odell Beckham Jr. left the practice field early Sunday after suffering "a cut or two" to his leg in a collision with teammate Janoris Jenkins.

"He's probably going to be sore for a couple days," Ben McAdoo told reporters after practice.

Beckham landed awkwardly after going up for a deep ball against Jenkins.

Beckham required attention from trainers for a few minutes after the play.

NFL.com

Tags: New York Giants, Fantasy, Injury

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Jordy Nelson On PUP List With New Left Knee Injury

Jul 26, 2016 8:32 PM

Jordy Nelson has been placed on the physically unable to perform list due to a new left knee injury.

Nelson tore the ACL in his right knee that forced him to miss the entire 2015 season.

Nelson called it a "hiccup" with the left knee and insisted it was minor, but he couldn't put a timetable on his return. 

"Our end goal is still the same," Nelson said Tuesday. "We'll be ready for the regular season. Like I said, there's just a little hiccup with the other leg.

"We're not worried about it. We're going to work through it inside and continue to progress, and we'll be ready to go at some point during camp and definitely for the season."

Rob Demovsky/ESPN

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Fantasy, Injury

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Le'Veon Bell Claims He Will Win Suspension Appeal

Jul 25, 2016 1:43 PM

Le'Veon Bell defended himself against a looming punishment for violation of the NFL's drug policy.

In response to a fan posting a picture on Instagram with a gas mask bong superimposed on Bell's head, Bell responded from his verified account: "I'm not going to miss games, trust me." This was not an official statement issued by Bell, whose agent, Adisa Bakari, has not responded to messages for comment.

Bell faces a four-game suspension for missed drug tests.

According to the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, a player can miss up to two drug tests without forfeiting games, but a third missed test triggers a four-game ban. 

"I'm gonna win the appeal...ppl have no idea what happened, but don't worry...let em hate," Bell wrote directly to a fan. "When I end up missin no games at all, ppl for sure gonna try to love me again and I'm only ridin with my LOYAL fans!!"

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, Fantasy, Suspension

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Ezekiel Elliott Accused Of Domestic Violence

Jul 24, 2016 10:22 AM

Ezekiel Elliott has denied a domestic abuse allegation made against him.

Elliott was the Dallas Cowboys' first round pick pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

TMZ Sports reports that a 20-year-old woman filed a police report with the Columbus Police Department on Friday morning and accused Elliott of assaulting her while they were in a car together. She said she and Elliott used to live together, although Elliott denied that and the abuse allegation when contacted by police.

TMZ Sports

Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Fantasy, Suspension

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Karlos Williams Suspended For First Four Games Of 2016

Jul 15, 2016 8:32 PM

Karlos Williams has been suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season for a drug offense.

Williams had a breakout rookie season in 2015 for the Buffalo Bills at running back, complementing LeSean McCoy. 

Bills officials say they're disappointed in Williams and will work to help him "in making better decisions moving forward."

AP

Tags: Buffalo Bills, Fantasy, Suspension

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Le'Veon Bell Wants To Be 'Steeler For Life'

Jul 11, 2016 3:07 PM

Le'Veon Bell says he's on schedule to be ready for training campas he returns from a torn MCL and PCL.

"I'm going to be ready," Bell said of training camp, while attending a business retreat Saturday organized by his agent, Adisa Bakari. "The biggest thing for me is getting mentally ready for getting hit and things like that, and I don't think I'll really get tackled until a preseason game or maybe in the regular season. I don't think I'll actually hit the ground or get tackled. But when that does happen, I'll be ready for it. But cutting, running routes, picking them and putting them on my feet, everything is back to normal." Bell said overall the rehab process went "great." But there were tough times, particularly early on.

"It's crazy because, in November when it happened, I never realize I'd be back at this point," Bell said. "I remember it was times when I couldn't walk up the steps, walk down the steps, really couldn't sit down by myself, even go to the restroom. I'm just thinking now I'm right back to form how I was when I left. Obviously, it's more of a mental thing for me now. I know my knee is strong enough now. I know it's probably stronger than it ever was, my legs are."

Bell is entering the final season of his rookie contract.

Bell said he's confident the contract situation won't be an issue and his goal is to remain with Pittsburgh.

"I'm not a real greedy guy. I don't play football just for money or things like that," Bell said. "I just want to be valued. Wherever it is -- whether its $15 million or lower or higher, whatever it is - I think we will get to an agreement eventually. "Obviously, I want to be a Steeler for my whole life. My family grew up Pittsburgh Steelers fans, and it's crazy I even got drafted there. So I want to be with them and hopefully we'll reach an agreement. But that will take place once that time come."

James Walker/ESPN

Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, Fantasy, Injury, Misc Rumor

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Thomas Rawls Expects To Be Ready For Camp

Jul 10, 2016 4:45 PM

Thomas Rawls expects to be fully ready for the start of the Seattle Seahawks training camp.

Rawls suffered a fractured ankle and ligament damage during a Dec. 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Rawls did not participate in any of the Seahawks' spring practices.

"Rehab is going phenomenal," Rawls said before Richard Sherman's annual charity softball game. "Running, cutting, working hard, getting back out there. I'm looking forward to being out there the first week. Rehab has been going phenomenal this whole offseason. I don't have a break because I've gotta work 10 times harder. So I'm excited to come back and fill that void in that backfield."

Sheil Kapadia/ESPN

Tags: Seattle Seahawks, Fantasy, Injury

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