Eagles Beat: Zach Ertz will try to practice Wednesday

Sep 08, 2015

Some good news for the Eagles six days before their season-opener in Atlanta: Tight end Zach Ertz will try to practice Wednesday for the first time in nearly a month, a team source told CSNPhilly.com's Reuben Frank.

NJ.com reported Wednesday that Ertz has been cleared to practice.

Ertz, a focal point of the Eagles' offense, has missed the entire preseason with a core muscle injury, which he had surgically repaired on Aug. 14. According to the source, no decision has been made yet about whether he will be able to play in Monday night's season opener at Atlanta.

Fantasy Impact:

Ertz will begin practice Wednesday and proceed based on how he feels. He is still considered day to day, and the fact that he is returning to practice does not guarantee he will be ready to play against the Falcons. This is also a Monday night game, so owners will need a backup plan if they are counting on Ertz just in case he is inactive.

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Cowboys Beat: TE Jake Ferguson not expected to play Thursday

Nick Harris on X

1 hour ago

Long list here, but this is what I’ve gathered:

Guys I expect to play: Brandin Cooks, CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Smith, Cooper Rush

Guys I don’t expect to play: Jake Ferguson, Caelen Carson (possible IR), Zack Martin, Asim Richards

Gonna be close: Trevon Diggs, Eric Kendricks, Marshawn Kneeland

Related players: Luke Schoonmaker

Fantasy Impact:

Ferguson didn't practice Tuesday and remains in protocol, while Rush and Lamb both logged limited sessions. Cooks was also limited. Harris expects Rush, Lamb and Cooks to all play on Thanksgiving against the Giants. If Ferguson is out, Schoonmaker makes for a nice option as a replacement TE in fantasy lineups.

QB Daniel Jones has 'leading' choice, decision could come Wednesday

Josina Anderson on X

1 hour ago

A high-ranking league official told me they have the impression QB Daniel Jones has zeroed on a "leading" choice. While another high-ranking league source told me their understanding is Jones "is telling teams tomorrow."

Fantasy Impact:

Jones seems headed for a backup job and the Ravens, Vikings and Bucs seem like teams that could be in the market. There is a report that says Jones has eliminated the Raiders from contention. As the report said, a decision could come Wednesday from Jones.

Saints say WR Chris Olave (concussion) in a good place

Katherine Terrell on X

1 hour ago

Darren Rizzi said that Chris Olave is in a good place.

Fantasy Impact:

The post went on to say Olave was at the Saints practice on Tuesday and that Olave has seen several specialists and has another appointment coming up soon. On IR, the earliest Olave could be back is Week 15, but there seems to be a ways to go before we get to that point. Other reports say Olave may not return this season.