Fantasy News

Jaelen Strong was claimed on waivers by the Jaguars, according to Adam Schefter.

Strong was released yesterday by the Texans, and the division-rival Jags scooped him up today. The former third-round pick is still just 23-years-old with talent, but Houston released him after he couldn’t put it together for them. Hopefully things change with Jacksonville, but it’s unlikely to lead to any fantasy success in 2017. Strong might only have until Dede Westbrook (core) returns in a few weeks to make an impact behind Marqise Lee, Allen Hurns, and Keelan Cole.

Via: Adam Schefter 9/19/17 - 04:18 PM ET

The Browns have placed Corey Coleman (hand) on IR.

This was the expectation, as Coleman underwent surgery yesterday and will be out for an extended period of time. The second-year receiver is eligible to practice in six weeks and play in eight weeks. He’s almost certain to be one of Cleveland’s designated to return players, so expect to see him back on the field in eight weeks. The Browns receiver situation might not deliver any fantasy starters at the moment, but Rashard Higgins probably offers the most upside off the waiver wire with Kenny Britt seemingly in Hue Jackson’s “dog house.”

9/19/17 - 03:58 PM ET

The Panthers placed TE Greg Olsen (foot) on injured reserve.

This isn’t a surprise, as Olsen will be one of Carolina’s two designated to return players and be eligible to be back in eight weeks (and he’s eligible to practice in six weeks, which if all goes well is when he’ll be recovered and able to). Olsen should be held on all fantasy teams as a potential difference-maker down the stretch, so put him on your IR spot if you have one—if not try to hold on to him on your bench unless it’s absolutely necessary you drop him to open up space on your roster.

9/19/17 - 02:32 PM ET

The Ravens re-signed RB Jeremy Langford to their practice squad.

The team released Langford last week just a few days after they promoted him to the active roster, but he’s back in Baltimore. It’s a pretty good spot for him, as the Ravens don’t have any clear-cut lead guy in the backfield.

9/19/17 - 02:02 PM ET

Jimmy Graham is dealing with an ankle injury.

Graham was rolled up on in Seattle’s Week 2 win over the 49ers and it was initially said to be a knee injury, but Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll called it a “sore ankle.” Carroll also added that Graham’s injury “certainly did” play a role in Graham’s role in the game (he had just one reception for one yard). Consider Graham questionable for Week 3 against the Titans, and you’d probably be better off finding better options if Graham isn’t able to get in a full practice this week.

Via: Seahawks.com 9/19/17 - 10:21 AM ET

Jordy Nelson (quad) is “50-50” for Week 3, according to Adam Schefter.

This really isn’t a surprise, but it’s worth forwarding. Schefter says the injury is not considered serious, which has been the word on Nelson’s quad. The Packers do play at 4:25 PM ET on Sunday, so fantasy owners will need backup plans if Nelson isn’t ruled out in advance of Sunday. We’ll see if Nelson is able to practice this week, which could indicate the direction he’s trending for the game.

Via: Adam Schefter 9/19/17 - 09:15 AM ET

Jerrell Adams catches long pass in Week 2.

Adams caught a 38-yard pass on a wheel route from the tight end position on one of the only good drive of the game for the Giants against the Lions. The second-year tight end is not  a fantasy option right now.

9/19/17 - 09:32 AM ET