MRI confirms Giants RB Saquon Barkley tore ACL

Sep 21, 2020

An MRI has confirmed that running back Saquon Barkley suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's game, the New York Giants announced Monday.

Related players: Wayne Gallman, Dion Lewis, Devonta Freeman

Fantasy Impact:

Gallman was a scratch in Week 2, but could take over as the early-down back with Lewis assuming the pass catching role. Back in the offseason, there were reports the Giants had confidence in Gallman. Other reports say the Giants were hosting Freeman on a visit Monday.

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Vikings to release Kyle Rudolph

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 5:46 PM EST

The #Vikings are releasing veteran TE Kyle Rudolph, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. End of an era in Minnesota.

Fantasy Impact:

Fire up Irv Smith Jr. for 2021, as the third-year TE will finally get the starting gig in Minnesota barring something happening this offseason.

Dolphins beat: 'shock' if Miami doesn't pursue lead back

Cameron Wolfe

yesterday · 10:07 AM EST

It would be a shock if the Dolphins don't come away with a new feature back this offseason. Gaskin and Ahmed showed promise, but they are best as rotation backs.

Fantasy Impact:

Miami has been rumored to be interested in free agent Aaron Jones, and both Leonard Fournette and Le'Veon Bell have also been mentioned as options. Wolfe also states that Alabama's Najee Harris and North Carolina's Javonte Williams would be "tantalizing" for the Dolphins, who boast overall picks three and 18 in the NFL Draft.

Rapoport: Bears potential landing spot for Alex Smith

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 8:47 AM EST

From @NFLTotalAccess WFT QB Alex Smith will be a free agent, likely today, and he becomes an intriguing option in the QB world.

'If you're looking for a potential landing spot for Alex Smith, don't sleep on the Bears."

Fantasy Impact:

Expected to be let go by Washington in the coming days, Alex Smith could possibly reunite with Matt Nagy in Chicago. The two spent time together for the Chiefs from 2016-2017.

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