Fantasy - Football Wiretap

Michael Thomas Ruled Out For Week 8

Oct 30, 2020 4:33 PM

Michael Thomas has been ruled out for Week 8 against the Chicago Bears with a hamstring injury.

Thomas has played in just one game this season.

There has been speculation Thomas' camp is trying to get him traded by the New Orleans Saints. 

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Tags: New Orleans Saints, Fantasy, Injury

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Julian Edelman Undergoes Precautionary Knee Procedure

Oct 29, 2020 2:39 PM

Julian Edelman underwent a precautionary standard knee procedure and will miss the New England Patriots' Week 8 game on Sunday.

Edelman has been limited all season because of his knee. Edelman leads the team with 21 receptions for 315 yards.

New England could be limited to Damiere Byrd, Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski at receiver for the game.

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Tags: New England Patriots, Fantasy, Injury

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Christian McCaffrey Out For Week 8 Against Falcons

Oct 29, 2020 11:49 AM

Christian McCaffrey won't play in the Carolina Panthers' Week 8 game on Thursday night against the Atlanta Falcons with his high ankle sprain.

McCaffrey returned to practice Monday and on Tuesday was given a designation to return from injured reserve.

McCaffrey suffered the injury during a Week 2 loss to Tampa Bay.

Carolina is 3-2 without McCaffrey as Mike Davis has averaged more than 100 yards from scrimmage in his first four games.

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Tags: Carolina Panthers, Fantasy, Injury

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Odell Beckham Jr. Out For Season With Torn ACL

Oct 26, 2020 10:39 AM

Odell Beckham has suffered a torn ACL and is out for the season.

Beckham had caught 23 balls fo 319 yards and three touchdowns to go with one rushing touchdown in his second season with the Cleveland Browns.

In 2019, Beckham caught 74 balls for 1,035 yards and four touchdowns.

Beckham turns 28 in November.

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Tags: Cleveland Browns, Fantasy, Injury

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Michael Thomas Could Miss Week 8 With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

Oct 25, 2020 1:00 PM

Michael Thomas underwent an MRI this week on his hamstring injury that revealed a Grade 1 strain that is expected to sideline him for one to two weeks.

Thomas was already ruled out for Week 7 and could also miss Week 8 against the Chicago Bears.

Thomas previously had a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 1.

Sunday's contest will be the fifth consecutive game that Thomas has missed after he suffered the high ankle sprain and was benched for team disciplinary reasons in Week 5.

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Tags: New Orleans Saints, Fantasy, Injury

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Michael Thomas, Emmanuel Sanders Out For Saints In Week 7

Oct 23, 2020 4:23 PM

The New Orleans Saints will be without Michael Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders for Week 7.

Thomas is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Sanders tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: New Orleans Saints, Fantasy, Injury

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Zach Ertz Out 3-4 Weeks With Ankle Injury

Oct 19, 2020 2:22 PM

Zach Ertz is expected to miss three to four weeks with an ankle injury.

Ertz, a Pro Bowler each of the past three seasons, has 24 catches for 178 yards and a touchdown in 2020.

Ertz has been seeking a contract extension with the Philadelphia Eagles this year.

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Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Fantasy, Injury

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Le'Veon Bell Agrees To Sign With Chiefs

Oct 15, 2020 8:25 PM

Le'Veon Bell has agreed to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bell was released by the New York Jets earlier this week.

Bell also received interest from the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins.

Adam Teicher/ESPN

Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Fantasy, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Melvin Gordon Cited For Driving Under Influence

Oct 14, 2020 5:48 PM

Melvin Gordon was cited on Tuesday for driving under the influence and could face NFL discipline.

"We are aware of the situation involving Melvin Gordon," the Broncos said in a statement Wednesday morning. "Our organization has been in communication with him and is in the process of gathering more details."

Gordon signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the Broncos during the offseason.

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Tags: Denver Broncos, Fantasy, Suspension

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Michael Thomas Out For Week 5 Following Altercation With Teammate

Oct 11, 2020 11:30 PM

Michael Thomas will not play in Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers following an altercation with a teammate at practice this weekend.

Thomas had been listed as questionable with an ankle injury, but the Saints updated his status Sunday to out, saying the change was not related to injury.

Thomas had an altercation with C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

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Tags: New Orleans Saints, Fantasy, Suspension

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Nick Chubb Likely Out Six Weeks With MCL Injury

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Austin Ekeler Out Several Weeks With Knee, Hamstring Injuries

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Cam Newton Tests Positive For COVID-19

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Michael Thomas Ruled Out For Week 4

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