Irv Smith Jr. (knee) out 4-5 months, maybe season

Sep 01, 2021

Vikings TE Irv Smith Jr. is out 4-5 months after undergoing surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his knee, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Related Players: Tyler Conklin, Chris Herndon

Fantasy Impact:

The Chris Herndon acquisition by Minnesota confirms the rumors of an extended absence for Smith. Sadly, this surgery and its recovery timeline likely mean Smith will miss the 2021 season.

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QB Brock Purdy receives starter endorsement

Nick Wagoner

today · 1:00 PM EDT

49ers GM John Lynch with the biggest endorsement of QB Brock Purdy as a starter yet: "I think Brock has earned the right with the way he played that he’s probably the leader in the clubhouse at that...if we were to line up, he’d probably take that first snap."

Related Players: Trey Lance

Fantasy Impact:

Purdy performed admirably when given the chance last season, but this is far from the last we are going to hear about the 49ers' quarterback situation. Stay tuned.

Sean Payton "feels like" QB Jarrett Stidham can become an NFL starter

Andrew Mason

today · 12:52 PM EDT

Sean Payton pointing to Jarrett Stidham being an "important signing" AND saying the team believes he can become an NFL starting QB.

Related Players: Russell Wilson

Fantasy Impact:

It seems like Payton is already planting seeds in case Russell Wilson duplicates his 2022 performance. It's worth keeping an eye on, and Stidham should be on Dynasty Superflex rosters.

Mar 24

Panthers sign one-year deal with WR D.J. Chark

Ian Rapoport

Mar 24 · 3:24 PM EDT

The Panthers aren’t done adding on offense, agreeing to terms with WR D.J. Chark on a 1-year deal. A complete remake of the Carolina offense is underway, and Chark will be a big part. As will their new rookie QB.

Related Players: Adam Thielen, Terrace Marshall

Fantasy Impact:

This signing immensely helps in shaping the team's three-wide sets with Chark, Thielen and Marshall. None of the three are necessarily fantasy targets until we see how the market for them plays out, but it's looking better for the soon-to-be rookie quarterback.

Irv Smith Jr. (knee) out 4-5 months, maybe season

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