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J.K. Dobbins: Harbaugh uncertain when RB will return
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that he talked to RB J.K. Dobbins, who is currently on the PUP list and has missed a week of practice, on Tuesday night and does not know when he will return to the field.
Fantasy Impact
Dobbins has a history of injury, including a pre-season injury that cost him his entire sophomore season and part of his third year in the NFL. Dobbins is also looking for a new contract, as he is entering the last year of his rookie deal. Harbaugh says both he and Dobbins are on the same page about wanting to return to the field, but an exact date is unclear for both parties. It appears as though Dobbins may be conducting a hold-in to earn that next deal, which brings immediate concern for fantasy managers that it could last into the regular season. If he misses time, RB Gus Edwards – who is quietly one of the most steadily contributing RBs in the NFL – would see an increased role as the team’s RB1.
Jordan Epp
Cooper Kupp (hamstring) expected to miss a few weeks
Cooper Kupp is expected to miss a few weeks after an MRI revealed a hamstring injury.
Fantasy Impact
The team is going to be cautious with their star wide receiver this early in training camp. It appears the Rams and fantasy managers avoided losing the 30-year-old to a long term injury considering he is expected to only miss a few weeks and could be back for scrimmages, per Adam Schefter’s reporting. Kupp currently ranks as the WR3 in ECR, according to FantasyPros.
Jesse Garcia
Calvin Ridley‘s toe injury related to cleats
Calvin Ridley‘s toe injury was reportedly related to the cleats he was wearing.
Fantasy Impact
Ridley switched his cleats on Wednesday, which is expected to solve the issue. He should be back to being a full-go in practice soon.
Ari Koslow
Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) expected to be cleared for contact by August 20
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco is expected to be cleared for contact by August 20.
Fantasy Impact
Pacheco’s hand is reportedly all good. It is his shoulder that still needs to be cleared. Nonetheless, he remains on track to be fully healthy heading into Week 1.
Ari Koslow
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