Steelers trade for TE Nick Vannett

Sep 25, 2019

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks for TE Nick Vannett.

Fantasy Impact:

The Steelers are weak at the tight end position and Vance McDonald has a hurt shoulder to go along with plenty of other ailments in his past that make getting 16 games out of him a challenge. Even if McDonald can't play, Vannett would likely split work and we've yet to see this Steelers offense without Ben Roethlisberger show much fight.

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Packers RB Josh Jacobs off injury report ahead of TNF

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 5:46 PM EST

These Packers are off the injury report and expected to play Thursday night: RB Josh Jacobs (calf), DL Kenny Clark (rest), TE John FitzPatrick (back), OL Elgton Jenkins (knee), C Josh Myers(pectoral), tackle Rasheed Walker (knee) and DL Colby Wooden(shoulder).

Related Players: Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks

Fantasy Impact:

The Packers are content to run the peak-years Josh Jacobs into the ground, and we should do the same in our Fake Football lineups. With 20-25 opportunities in the mix on any given week, there's no reason to consider Jacobs anything but an RB1.

Eagles WR DeVonta Smith listed as full practice participant

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 5:43 PM EST

The Eagles listed WR DeVonta Smith (hamstring) as a full participant on today's estimated injury report.

Related Players: A.J. Brown, Jahan Dotson, Britain Covey

Fantasy Impact:

Fantastic news for the Eagles, who decided to simply lean on Saquon Barkley with their WR2 void in Week 13. This should hopefully add lump humph to Jalen Hurts' menial passing totals, with Smith considered a fringe WR2/3 in Week 14.

Titans WR Treylon Burks set to miss the rest of the season

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 3:20 PM EST

Titans HC Brian Callahan said WR Treylon Burks underwent surgery on his torn ACL and he will be out for the season.

Related Players: Calvin Ridley, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine

Fantasy Impact:

Burks never could find a holding in the starting lineup, with or without DeAndre Hopkins on the team. It's been a disappointing first three seasons for the former first-round rookie, and it wouldn't be a surprise if he looks for a fresh start as we head into 2025.