Fantasy News

The Jaguars released Jonathan Grimes.

The former Texan was stuck in a crowded backfield with Jacksonville, so he was facing a difficult battle for a roster spot. He should get a chance somewhere else, whether it’s soon or down the road a few weeks from now.

9/1/17 - 11:03 PM ET

The Steelers have released Fitzgerald Toussaint.

Toussaint looked like the starter to begin preseason action with Le’Veon Bell out, but Pittsburgh decided to only keep three backs and Terrell Watson got the final spot behind Bell and James Conner. Another team should give Toussaint a look fairly soon, but it would be a surprise if he had any fantasy value in 2017.

9/1/17 - 06:22 PM ET

The Eagles released quarterback Matt McGloin.

McGloin got a lot of time this preseason behind Carson Wentz, but he didn’t make Philadelphia’s final roster. Nick Foles has dealt with an elbow issue that’s kept him out all preseason, but apparently he’s healthy enough to backup Carson Wentz against the Redskins a week from Sunday. McGloin will draw interest elsewhere.

9/1/17 - 05:54 PM ET

The Eagles released receiver Paul Turner.

Turner was waived with an injury settlement. The 2016 undrafted receiver appeared in some games during the regular season as a rookie and was a favorite of some fans. Turner had a scapula injury that forced him to miss the preseason, but he should be able to find a team to sign him when he’s healthy.

9/1/17 - 05:51 PM ET

Tim Hightower has been released by the 49ers.

After a very good season last year in New Orleans, Hightower signed with the Niners and many thought he would get a lot of work in the backfield. However, he didn’t make the final cut and will be looking for a new team. Because the Saints have a stacked backfield, that’s unlikely to be a match; there will certainly be teams interested in Hightower however, and he could sign with a team over the weekend.

9/1/17 - 05:43 PM ET

The NFL suspended Saints receiver Willie Snead for three games.

Well this was kind of out of no where, but it stems from a DUI during the offseason. Snead violated the NFL’s policy on substance abuse and had the suspension reduced from four games, according to multiple reports. This is a big blow to the Saints offense, as they’ll be without one of their top three receivers for the first three games of the season—potentially difficult matchups against Minnesota, New England, and Carolina. Ted Ginn Jr. should be a more consistent option with Snead out, while Michael Thomas could see a ton of targets go his way; the Saints might also rely on Adrian Peterson, Mark Ingram, and Alvin Kamara out of the backfield more. Snead was going in the top 100 in almost every fantasy draft, so some owners are in bad luck if they already drafted.

Via: Field Yates 9/1/17 - 05:39 PM ET

The Bears released Victor Cruz, according to Art Stapleton.

Despite Cruz’s big name, this is not a surprising one, as Kendall Wright took about every first-team snap in the slot for the Bears during the preseason while Cruz worked late into games. While Cruz didn’t make the roster in Chicago, he might always be remembered for catching Mitchell Trubisky’s first preseason touchdown pass if Trubisky goes on to be a legend for the Bears. Unfortunately, Cruz might have trouble finding another team, but we’ll have to see where he goes from here.

Via: Art Stapleton 9/1/17 - 05:27 PM ET