Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) officially out for Week 7

Oct 18, 2016

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been officially ruled out of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots, coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday.

Tomlin won't speculate when Roethlisberger will return. Backup Landry Jones will get all the practice reps this week.

Fantasy Impact:

A source told ESPN that the Steelers are cautiously optimistic that Roethlisberger -- who had surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee Monday -- can play Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens. Pittsburgh is scheduled for a Week 8 bye.

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Devonta Freeman signs one-year deal with Saints

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 5:28 PM EDT

And this was quick: Former Falcons’ standout Devonta Freeman and the Saints now have reached agreement on a one-year deal, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus. Freeman reunited with his former college teammate, Jameis Winston.

Fantasy Impact:

This is an interesting signing for New Orleans, but Devonta Freeman joins a backfield led by Alvin Kamara with backup Latavius Murray and Dwayne Washington, and Ty Montgomery already vying for playing time. This could be a move to get Kamara more slot time with Michael Thomas out, but for now, Freeman isn't fantasy relevant.

Colts sign QB Brett Hundley

Indianapolis Colts

yesterday · 12:39 PM EDT

We have signed QB Brett Hundley and DT Joey Ivie.

Fantasy Impact:

It's an insurance move until they find out the timeline for Carson Wentz's return after a foot injury. Brett Hundley does not move the needle for fantasy purposes.

Jets release Sam Ficken

New York jets

yesterday · 9:36 AM EDT

We've signed K Matt Ammendola and released K Sam Ficken.

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like the Jets are moving on from the K30 in fantasy points last season. Matt Ammendola will compete with Chris Naggar for the starting gig in New York.

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