NFL Rumors & News: Kyle Pitts, Josh Jacobs, MarShawn Lloyd (Fantasy Football)

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MarShawn Lloyd getting first rep at kick returner
Rookie RB MarShawn Lloyd got the team’s first reps at kick returner on Tuesday during voluntary OTAs.

Fantasy Impact

Lloyd, known for his dynamism with the ball in his hands, would be able to operate as a kick returner in space with the league’s new rules. As well, DB Keisean Nixon, WR Dimitri Stanley, RB Josh Jacobs and WRJayden Reed got reps as a returner.

Jordan Epp – Jepp Sports

Josh Jacobs does not go through running back drills Tuesday
Josh Jacobs did not go through running back drills at Packers OTAs on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Jacobs appeared to be in rehab per Wood as he was doing sprints on the sidelines. It appears Green Bay is easing him back with him looking to get healthy for training camp.

Ari Koslow

Kyle Pitts playing with more of an ‘edge’ in Falcons camp
Falcons coach Raheem Morris says he’s starting to see more of an “edge” with Kyle Pitts in Falcons camp.

Fantasy Impact

Morris added that Pitts has a “personal vendetta” to get back to where he was as a rookie. After recording 1,026 yards receiving as a rookie, Pitts has combined for just 1,023 yards over 27 games in the past two seasons.

Ari Koslow