Patriots QB Cam Newton to miss time after COVID test mix-up

Aug 23, 2021

Cam Newton will miss time after a mix-up involving COVID testing.

Related players: Mac Jones

Fantasy Impact:

Newton left the New England area for a club-approved medical appointment but there was a misunderstanding about the COVID tests conducted away from NFL facilities, according to the statement. Newton can return on Thursday, after the mandatory five-day period. Jones will get extra snaps at a key point of camp, but the Patriots recently indicated no one has passed Newton for the starting QB job so far in camp.

yesterday

Titans WR Carnell Tate misses Wednesday practice after hard hit on Monday

Jimmy Morris

yesterday · 3:31 PM EDT

Carnell Tate reportedly took a big hit at the end of Tennessee Titans practice on Monday. Robert Saleh said afterwards that he was a bit shaken up, but that they did not think he had a concussion. So no real cause for concern until practice started today and there was no sign of Tate.

The good news is that Saleh said after practice today that Tate was held out because of stiffness. His absence today was not related to the hit he took earlier in the week. Hopefully, he will be available for the joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday. That is valuable work for a rookie.

Related Players: Wan'Dale Robinson, Calvin Ridley

Fantasy Impact:

Saleh’s explanation makes this sound minor, but Tate is being selected in the sixth round, so any extended time missed will start to put his role on what could be a pretty bad offense in question. His participation Friday should clarify whether Wednesday was merely precautionary.

Commanders RB Rachaad White misses Wednesday practice

Zach Selby

yesterday · 3:29 PM EDT

Rachaad White missed practice with an injury, allowing Allen to get more work behind Croskey-Merritt.

Related Players: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Kaytron Allen

Fantasy Impact:

One absence without a diagnosis is primarily something to monitor, but White’s ranking already trails his market price by 27 spots. Any extended absence would strengthen Croskey-Merritt’s grip on the lead role, while Allen could become more interesting in deeper formats.

Saints RB Alvin Kamara (knee) expected to miss 4-6 weeks

Reuters

yesterday · 3:26 PM EDT

Saints running back Alvin Kamara is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a sprained MCL. Kamara, 31, went down with ‌a knee injury during Tuesday's joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys. Initial tests confirmed he avoided a season-ending injury.

Related Players: Travis Etienne

Fantasy Impact:

Kamara had already been projected far behind Etienne, but this injury further solidifies Etienne’s early-season workload and removes some receiving competition from the backfield. Kamara is now difficult to justify at his current ADP unless his recovery progresses faster than expected.