Lions release RB Stevan Ridley

Aug 25, 2016

Stevan Ridley was a former 1,000-yard rusher who was expected to compete with Zach Zenner for the power running job in the Detroit Lions' backfield.

Even if he lost that battle, he was expected to make the team. He even got $250,000 of his contract guaranteed.

Instead, he didn't even make it to the first round of cuts.

The Lions informed Ridley on Thursday morning that he has been released.

Fantasy Impact:

It's a bump for Zach Zenner, who figures to take over the "big back" role formerly occupied by Joique Bell. There has already been speculation that Ridley could land in New England.

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Raiders QB Marcus Mariota designated for return

Pro Football Talk

yesterday · 8:12 PM EDT

Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota is ready to return as Derek Carr‘s backup.

Mariota has been designated for return from the Raiders’ practice squad.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said he’ll presumably move ahead of Nathan Peterman on the depth chart as the No. 2 quarterback in Las Vegas.

Giants Beat: Team must unleash QB Daniel Jones

New York Post

yesterday · 8:08 PM EDT

Daniel Jones can sling it.

He just hasn’t been doing a lot of slinging this season under new head coach Joe Judge and offensive coordinator Jason Garrett.

Fantasy Impact:

As the story said, the question is whether he’ll do it against the 1-4-1 Eagles on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field in what amusingly has become a potential season-turning showdown for first place in the NFC East. The story added Jones has not been throwing the ball down the field this season the way he was in 2019, and the reason likely is two-fold: new coaches and a new system and a more cautious approach he’s taking to try to eliminate his turnover issues.

Giants WR Sterling Shepard (toe) designated to return

Sports Illustrated

yesterday · 8:04 PM EDT

The Giants designated Shepard (toe) for return from IR on Tuesday.

Related players: Darius Slayton, Golden Tate

Fantasy Impact:

Reports say Shepard has been working on the side during recent weeks and took part in drills Tuesday, so he could be close to a return. The bad news for owners is the Giants are on a short week and play at Philly Thursday night. He has 21 days to return to the roster and the Giants get 11 days after their game on Thursday.

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