Fantasy Football Injuries: A.J. Brown, Jonnu Smith, Marquise Brown

As we continue to get into the heart of fantasy football draft season, we need to closely monitor injuries, which can impact the average draft position (ADP) of each player.

Every week, we’ll dive into the latest fantasy football injuries using FantasyPros’ injury tracker to discuss how much this matters for your fantasy teams.

Fantasy Football Injuries to Know for Your Draft

Mike Gesicki (TE – CIN)

Mike Gesicki (hamstring) misses practice on Wednesday.

Mike Gesicki has been dealing with a hamstring injury. With Noah Fant now on the team, the Bengals have much better depth at tight end this year. However, it’s unlikely Gesicki will be forced to miss Week 1 with this injury. Just keep an eye out for this one, as any missed time could result in more snaps for Fant.

A.J. Brown (WR – PHI)

A.J. Brown (hamstring) was unavailable for practice on Wednesday.

A.J. Brown is yet another player dealing with a hamstring injury. As with the others on this list, there aren’t any concerns that he’ll miss time right now. With the Eagles projected to pass at a higher rate due to a more challenging schedule, expect Brown to put up improved numbers this season.

Jonnu Smith (TE – PIT)

Jonnu Smith (knee) was absent from practice on Tuesday.

You never want to see a player traded to a new team and already miss time due to injury. However, Jonnu Smith has familiarity with Arthur Smith’s offense, having played for him in Atlanta and Tennessee. That means we don’t have to be concerned that Smith will fall behind due to missed time in camp.

Marquise Brown (WR – KC)

Marquise Brown (foot/ankle) is expected to miss Friday’s preseason game.

Marquise Brown is dealing with foot and ankle injuries, which will keep him out of the lineup for Friday’s preseason game against the Seahawks. Unfortunately, the veteran wideout can’t seem to stay healthy. If you’re looking for a Chiefs receiver other than Rashee Rice or Xavier Worthy, go with Jalen Royals.