Fantasy News

Rookie Chad Williams catches one pass in Hall of Fame Game.

Williams’ reception was for 19 yards. The third-round pick out of Grambling State showed his ability with the ball in his hands on the reception. Williams is trying to work himself into a solid role this season.

8/4/17 - 09:18 AM ET

Greg Olsen won’t hold out of training camp, according to The Charlotte Observer.

The Panthers tight end is not happy at all about his contract, but it’s not a surprise he’s not holding out from training camp. Olsen wants to win, so he’ll join his team at training camp and try to get better while hoping for a new deal. This has to be seen as a positive for his fantasy outlook, and he’ll offer one of the highest floors of all fantasy tight ends this season as the only player at his position in league history to have 1,000 yards in three straight seasons.

Via: The Charlotte Observer 7/24/17 - 06:42 PM ET

DeVante Parker made changes to his eating, sleeping habits.

According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, Parker changed the whole way he workouts in the middle of last season when he returned from injury. Receivers coach Shawn Jefferson put together a program for Parker to follow, and the team has noticed the change ever since. Parker apparently was not eating or hydrating close to the way a world-class athlete should to achieve top-level performance. The third-year receiver obviously should stay a lot healthier with these lifestyle changes, and the arrow is pointing way up on his fantasy value, as it has been for the last few months.

Via: ESPN 7/31/17 - 09:45 PM ET

The Cowboys are cutting Lucky Whitehead, according to Ian Rapoport.

Rapoport sent out a series over tweets over the last ten minutes, explaining that Whitehead claims he was not in Virginia at the time of the incident. Rapoport also reports the flight records show Whitehead’s flight didn’t arrive until six hours after the shoplifting incident. Then minutes later, Rapoport tweeted that the Cowboys have cut Whitehead. It’s a tough break for Whitehead, if indeed he was not even in Virginia at the time of the incident. He also had his dog stolen last week before having it returned to him, but it must have been a very sad and stressful situation and this doesn’t help. In a way, the Cowboys cutting Whitehead before the situation gets sorted out makes it feel like they are trying to send a message to other guys more than anything.

Via: Ian Rapoport 7/24/17 - 06:38 PM ET

Andre Ellington gets seven touches in HOF Game.

The 28-year-old back had five carries for 17 yards and a touchdown, along with two receptions for 15 yards. After switching from running back to receiver and then back to running back again, Ellington is battling for a roster spot on a talented Cardinals team.

8/4/17 - 09:13 AM ET

Butt (knee) has been placed on the PUP list.

Like fellow rookie Chad Kelly, Butt could basically be looking at a redshirt season after tearing his ACL in the Orange Bowl last December. The Broncos drafted Butt in the fifth round, but he was considered an early-round prospect before tearing his ACL in his final game for Michigan. Even if he were to get healthy in 2017, it’s unlikely the rookie will make a fantasy impact on a crowded tight end depth chart. Butt is someone to keep an eye on in Dynasty leagues, though.

7/24/17 - 04:16 PM ET

A decision on the Ezekiel Elliott investigation will not come this week, according to Tom Pelissero.

Pelissero reports Commissioner Goodell is “waiting for 4 outside advisors who attended meeting to finish work.” These four advisors do not make decisions on discipline, but Goodell’s decision won’t be made until the advisors submit their thoughts. This potentially could drag out a lot further than most anticipated, and it’s unclear if there will be a decision before the start of the season. Obviously, this is less than ideal for both the Cowboys and fantasy owners. People should wait as long as they can before they have their fantasy draft, but if you can’t wait, expected Elliott to be suspended at least a game or two.

Via: Tom Pelissero 7/31/17 - 05:17 PM ET