Jimmy Graham is a 2013 holdout candidate

Jan 02, 2013

New England's Rob Gronkowski received a long-term deal north of $50 million last offseason, while Jimmy Graham played for a base salary of $540,000. Graham will enter the final year of his contract in 2013 and it would appear he's in a prime position to ask for a hefty contract extension.

The problem for the Saints is that they're probably not in a position to give Graham a huge deal right now. No one is saying Graham would ever position himself for a holdout, but you could argue he's one of the few players in the league who you couldn't blame considering he has far exceeded his rookie contract.

Fantasy Impact:

This is complete speculation at this point, but the first step of a contract dispute is for the player to be in a position to hold out, and Graham's talent and current salary puts him in such a position.

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.