Availability
Free agent fullback Patrick Ricard has agreed to a two-year contract with the New York Giants. The deal reportedly makes him the highest-paid fullback in the NFL.
Fantasy Impact
Ricard spent nine seasons with the Ravens and now reunites with head coach John Harbaugh in New York. Ricard was named to the Pro Bowl for the sixth time in his NFL career last season and also earned All-Pro honors for the third time in his nine seasons. Ricard won't necessarily help fantasy teams with his personal rushing and receiving contributions - he has 11 carries and 49 catches in 132 career games. However, due to his incredible blocking ability, he will provide a boost to quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo, assuming the latter is healthy for the start of the season.
Patrick Ricard (calf) returned to practice in a full capacity on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Ricard has been sidelined for the entire season so far due to a calf injury, but he was able to make his return to practice on Wednesday as a full participant. It looks like he should be good to go moving forward, which should help Baltimore's offense as a whole.
Patrick Ricard (calf) remains out for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Fantasy Impact
The veteran fullback will remain sidelined for another game on Sunday. There doesn't seem to be a clear timetable for his recovery at this point, and his absence doesn't project to have a notable impact for fantasy purposes.
Patrick Ricard (calf) is sidelined for Baltimore's practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
The veteran fullback is still not participating at practice for the Ravens. He has already missed the first five games of the season due to his calf injury, and it's unclear if he will be back in the lineup anytime soon. His absence doesn't carry any notable impact for fantasy purposes.
Patrick Ricard (calf) will remain sidelined for Week 5 against the Houston Texans.
Fantasy Impact
The Ravens have ruled out Ricard for Week 5, which should not come as much of a surprise considering that he has yet to practice this season. There remains no solid timetable for his return at this point in time.