Ravens sign Beck, cut Bouman

May 12, 2009

A few days before the start of their first minicamp, the Ravens shuffled their QB group, signing John Beck to a 1-year contract and cutting 3rd-stringer Todd Bouman. Beck, a 2007 2nd-round pick of the Dolphins, is expected to compete against Troy Smith for the Ravens' backup QB job. "He was a very productive college player, but what also impressed our scouts was how competitive he is," Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome said Monday. "We like to bring in good athletes who love to compete and he fits that." Beck, 27, who was released by the Dolphins last week, reportedly drew interest from 6 teams. He eventually chose the Ravens over the Jaguars.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.