Packers to release Jimmy Graham

Mar 12, 2020

Packers are releasing TE Jimmy Graham on Thursday, per source. He will become an immediate free agent.

Fantasy Impact:

This was an expected move as it saves Green Bay $8 million in cap space. Entering his 11th season at age 33, Graham hasn't been very impactful in both real and fantasy football for a number of seasons. The rumor mill has the Packers going after Austin Hooper, which would be an interesting upgrade for Aaron Rodgers.

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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes clears concussion protocol

ESPN

21 minutes ago

Patrick Mahomes was pulled in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game despite clearing the NFL's concussion protocol after taking a shot to the head because coach Andy Reid felt the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback needed a break.

Related players: Chad Henne

Fantasy Impact:

Things didn't look good for Mahomes and his owners after taking a big hit and needing help to get off the field. It's great news Mahomes cleared protocol right away, even though he wasn't put back in a game that was already over at that point. The Chiefs offense is struggling, but owners can at least breathe a sigh of relief that it looks like Mahomes should be good to go in Week 8.

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers dealt with back injury Sunday morning

Pro Football Talk

31 minutes ago

At the end of his post-game press conference. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made an impromptu, post-hoc amendment to the team’s official injury report.

He had a back issue on Sunday morning, which required immediate treatment on Sunday morning to allow him to play.

“I do have to give a big shout out to [Packers Coordinator of Rehabilitation] Nate Weir and [Packers Chiropractor] Mike Zoelle,” Rodgers said. “I woke up this morning and my back was killing me, it was all locked up. And I came in here early, and I’m thankful for those guys taking care of me in order to go out and play today.”

Fantasy Impact:

Obviously Rodgers was able to play and performed well on top of it. The story said most teams will require players to spend Saturday night in a hotel, even for home games, and Rodgers said the bed was uncomfortable. Rodgers seems good to go but back injuries are something that can linger or come out of no where.

Buccaneers 'would hope' TE Rob Gronkowski plays Week 8

Pro Football Talk

37 minutes ago

Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered broken ribs during a Week Three loss to the Rams. He has missed four games. Will he be back for Sunday’s showdown at New Orleans?

“I would hope that Gronk could be ready to go,” coach Bruce Arians told reporters on Monday.

Related players: Cameron Brate, O.J. Howard

Fantasy Impact:

The Bucs rolled to a win over the Bears with the WRs stepping up without Gronk in the lineup. Both Brate and Howard weren't factors at TE as Mike Evans and Chris Godwin combined for four TDs in the game. If Antonio Brown can also return, it looks like the Bucs could be back to full strength for a Week 8 game at the Saints. Keep in mind Gronk was 'close' to playing in Week 6 and Week 7.

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