Justin Blackmon involved in sideline argument

Aug 11, 2013

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon was escorted from the field following a heated argument with Miami cornerback Nolan Carroll in the second quarter of Friday night’s 27-3 exhibition loss to the visiting Dolphins.

Blackmon sat out while recovering from groin surgery, but he was on the sideline in street clothes when he started jawing with Carroll. It was unclear who or what prompted the verbal tiff.

The exchange intensified to the point where Jaguars coach Gus Bradley got involved.

Running back Maurice Jones-Drew stepped in, calmed Blackmon down, and escorted him to the locker room.

Blackmon returned to the sideline to start the second half. He approached Bradley, and the two hugged it out before the third quarter began. Blackmon is suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

Fantasy Impact:

It sounds as if everything is okay with Blackmon and his head coach. He's suspended for the first four games of the season and could provide WR3 value when he returns. In his final 10 games of 2012, he averaged 5.0-74-.50, which are #14 WR-type numbers.

yesterday

Update on Gardner Minshew: Broken collarbone, out for season

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:57 PM EST

A quick update on Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew: he suffered a broken collarbone against the Broncos and is out for the season.

Fantasy Impact:

We had just posted the quote from head coach Antonio Pierce, saying it didn’t look good. It turned out it wasn’t good. Minshew looked like he was in a lot of pain after taking the his late in the game. Now we have an understanding of that pain. Desmond Ridder came on in relief and the team is expected to activate Aidan O’Connell this week from injured reserve. The Raiders visit Kansas City on Friday.

Antonio Pierce on Gardner Minshew injury: ‘It doesn’t look good.’

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said “It doesn’t look good” in regards to the shoulder injury to quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew went down late in the game against the Broncos after taking a sack and looked to be in quite a bit of pain. He’ll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury.

Desmond Ridder came on in replacement. He went 5-of-10 for 64 yards and was sacked twice. If Minshew is to miss time, which looks very likely, the Raiders may look to see what they have in the former Falcons quarterback. Vegas is also expected to have Aidan O’Connell back this week. The Raiders are on a short week as they head to Kansas City on Black Friday.

Romeo Doubs ruled out with concussion

Green Bay Packers

yesterday · 6:48 PM EST

Packers WR Romeo Doubs was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the 49ers with a concussion.

Fantasy Impact:

Doubs suffered the injury while attempting a catch in the end zone and landing hard on the back of his helmet. Doubs will not return tonight and it’s almost certain he’ll be ruled out for Thursday night against the Dolphins. If that’s the case, his next chance to return would be the following Thursday against the Lions.