MJD not at Jaguars mandatory minicamp, could hold out

Jun 12, 2012

Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew wasn't planning on coming to the Jaguars mandatory minicamp, barring a change of mind. There was no change of mind for the Jaguars star running back. I've been told it's possible Jones-Drew takes this into the season. Gene Smith's insistence that he won't redo his contract isn't compelling him to return.

Jones-Drew hasn't spoken publicly about his desire for a contract, of which he let the team know early in the offseason. He has been the Jaguars most consistent performer for the past few years, even while playing on a torn meniscus through the 2010 season.

The other side of this is that the Jaguars feel they gave Jones-Drew a contract worth $31 million over five years in 2009 on the expectation that he would become a special player, but before he proved it.

Fantasy Impact:

We will continue to monitor this situation as it unfolds. As of now, it appears neither side is willing to give in easily. Rashad Jennings looks to be the handcuff to own just in case. He is returning from a 2011 knee injury. Montell Owens is currently behind Jennings on the depth chart.

today

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo "plans to play" TNF

Adam Schefter

2 hours ago

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo plans to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams despite his sprained foot, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Guerendo, who is listed as questionable, insists he "feels good," sources said.

Fantasy Impact:

We're projecting Patrick Taylor as the next man up in the 49ers' version of running back roulette *if* Guerendo is forced out, as he easily has the most familiarity with the team. Abanikanda can be stashed if that's not the case, but shouldn't be in starting consideration if Guerendo does indeed miss Week 15.

Otherwise, consider the fourth-round rookie a fantasy RB2.

yesterday

49ers RB Isaac Guerendo listed as Questionable for TNF

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 5:33 PM EST

— The 49ers ruled out LT Trent Williams (ankle) and S Malik Mustapha (chest), but RB Isaac Guerendo (foot) is questionable. So is Dre Greenlaw, who was full today.
— The Rams ruled out TE Tyler Higbee (knee) and Cobie Durant (chest).

Fantasy Impact:

We're projecting Patrick Taylor as the next man up in the 49ers' version of running back roulette, as he easily has the most familiarity with the team. Abanikanda can be stashed if that's not the case, but shouldn't be in starting consideration if Guerendo does indeed miss Week 15.

Rams WRs Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Whittington Questionable for TNF

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 5:30 PM EST

Rams are listing WR Demarcus Robinson (shoulder), WR Jordan Whittington (shoulder), and TE Davis Allen (shoulder) as questionable for Thursday night’s game versus the 49ers.

Related Players: Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Tutu Atwell, Tyler Johnson

Fantasy Impact:

This doesn't really impact Nacua or Kupp either way, but Atwell could log a little extra work here. Consider him a very deep league WR5.