Fantasy News

Robby Anderson was arrested early this morning on several charges, according to Andy Slater.

Slater apparently obtained an image of the mugshot from Anderson’s arrest in South Florida, and he says the Jets receiver is facing “several serious chargers” including harm to a public servant, reckless driving, eluding police, and resisting arrest. Anderson was also arrested last year for resisting arrest and obstruction of justice after allegedly fighting a police officer, and it’s clear the 2016 undrafted receiver needs to get his act together off the field. The NFL is not going to like this, and there’s a good chance he’s facing a suspension at some point—likely to start next season.

1/19/18 - 01:45 PM ET

The Ravens announced they agreed to sign wide receiver Ryan Grant.

Since the new league year has started, Grant can now sign his deal with the Ravens. After the release of veteran receiver Jeremy Maclin earlier today, Grant looks like a clear top-three option in Baltimore’s receiving corps with John Brown and Breshad Perriman. Grant isn’t a recommended 2018 fantasy selection just yet, but he’s someone to keep an eye on.

3/14/18 - 04:29 PM ET

Adam Thielen (lower back) is questionable for the NFC Championship.

While Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer says his All-Pro wide receiver will be listed as questionable, there’s little doubt he will be out there against the Eagles. Thielen worked his way from being undrafted and off the radar to a great player with a chance to play in the Super Bowl on the line, so it’d take a serious injury to prevent him from playing. His status might not be official until around 5:00 PM ET on Sunday, but you can safely insert Thielen into lineups if you’re playing any fantasy playoff challenges.

1/19/18 - 01:20 PM ET

The Dolphins officially cut Julius Thomas.

It was known Thomas would be cut for some time now. Miami will be searching for another tight end while Thomas will be searching for a new team. Thomas is only 30, and teams are likely to be interested in him.

3/14/18 - 04:24 PM ET

Le’Veon Bell reportedly didn’t show up for walk-through before the Divisional Round.

According to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Bell showed up “about five minutes before practice ended” the day before last Sunday’s loss to the Jaguars. Bouchette also reports Bell arrived “much later” than the two hours before game-time head coach Mike Tomlin wants his players showing up for. During the week leading up to the playoff game versus Jacksonville, Bell did say he wouldn’t play under the franchise tag again next season before the Steelers apparently put out a report that they indeed planned to franchise their star running back again. Dating back to negotiations last year, things didn’t seem to be going well at all between the two sides, and it looks like we are headed for tense negotiations again this offseason. Bell should be back with the Steelers, but it’s no lock. And if this report is to be believed, Bell might really be over the Steelers if they don’t meet his contract demands.

Via: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1/19/18 - 11:01 AM ET

The Patriots are re-signing Rex Burkhead to a multi-year deal, according to Jim McBride of the Boston Globe.

Burkhead was one of the top free-agent backs still available, and New England was able to lock him up with a long-term contract at the start of the new league year. Turning 28 in July, Burkhead flashed some serious upside when he was on the field in the Pats offense, and he should have a larger role in 2018 with Dion Lewis now in Tennessee. Look for him to be undervalued in fantasy drafts over the summer.

Via: Jim McBride 3/14/18 - 04:17 PM ET

Mike Gillislee (knee) gets in limited practice on Thursday.

Gillislee missed last week’s game with the knee injury, and he could be inactive again whether or not he’s healthy by Sunday, especially if Rex Burkhead also gets cleared to play. If active against Jacksonville, Gillislee would probably only handle some short-yardage carries behind Dion Lewis.

1/18/18 - 04:33 PM ET