Welker Working Hard, But Return Date Remains Uncertain

May 15, 2010

Wes Welker, appearing at a fundraiser for his charitable foundation in Oklahoma City, said his recovery from a left knee injury is “coming along pretty well" but his timetable for a return to the New England lineup is uncertain.

“It’s too early for that right now,” Welker said. “My main thing is just working hard and getting back as soon as possible.”

Welker also stated he injured "just the ACL" when many reports indicated he injured both his MCL and ACL.

Fantasy Impact:

Owners, especially those in PPR leagues, will be hoping Welker is ready to go on opening day, but given that he injured his knee in the final regular season game of 2009, his availability is uncertain. Promising Julian Edelman could pick up a lot of receptions if Welker misses a significant portion of the 2010 season. The Patriots made moves on draft day to bolster their passing game, selecting two tight ends and Ohio wide receiver Taylor Price. They also signed Torry Holt and David Patten. Welker's numbers might drop even if he gets healthy and at this point, he's a risky draft pick.

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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.