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The Cleveland Browns have placed the franchise tag on TE David Njoku. They are the first team to place the tag on a player this offseason.

Related Player: Austin Hooper

If he plays on the tag and no long-term deal is signed, Njoku will make around $11 million. If a deal is signed and the tag if a placeholder, Austin Hooper could be looking for a new home.

Cowboys TE Blake Jarwin underwent hip surgery late February that is considered uncommon for an active NFL player. His status is uncertain for the 2022 season.

Related Player: Dalton Schultz

This is terrible news for Jarwin, who was re-signed prior to injuries derailing his past two seasons. Dalton Schultz is a free agent but now may be a top priority for the Cowboys to re-sign as they have zero of their top three 2021 tight ends locked in for 2022 due to free agency or injury.

49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo will undergo shoulder surgery that will sideline him until this summer.

Related Player: Trey Lance

Whether Jimmy G is a 49er come summer is still to be determined, it gives Trey Lance an opportunity to work with the team's offensive players as the QB1 as long as Garoppolo is out.

Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy told reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine that QB Dak Prescott had surgery on his left shoulder at the beginning of the offseason. McCarthy has "no concern" about Prescott being available for offseason workouts.

Despite not missing as much time as his season-ending injury in 2020, Prescott was hampered by the shoulder injury in 2021 and it altered his play. More on this as offseason workouts happen.

The Carolina Panthers signed TE Ian Thomas to a three-year contract with $16.5 million.

Related Player: Tommy Tremble

This seems like a bit of an overpay for a tight end who has failed to flourish. His career-high in receiving yards is 333, which was collected his rookie year (2018). Head coach Matt Rhule needs to decide if Thomas has any offensive future with the team drafting Tommy Tremble in 2021.

Rams HC Sean McVay told the media Monday that TE Tyler Higbee (MCL sprain) is day-to-day and will not practice to start this week.

Related Player: Kendall Blanton

Zero surprise regarding Higbee's status. His potential absence would open the door for Kendall Blanton and create a way to save salary in DFS.

Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah (MCL sprain) told reporters Monday that he feels "really, really good" ahead of Super Bowl LVI. Uzomah also credited Nick Cosgray and his work on his Achilles injury last season in his trust with playing Sunday.

Related Player: Drew Sample

While it is great to hear Uzomah's optimism, the trainers and HC Zac Taylor have final say on his availability. Uzomah's injury is one of the most important to monitor on the offensive side of the ball.

Rams HC Sean McVay told reporters that the only injury status that concerns him heading into Super Bowl week is that of TE Tyler Higbee (MCL). RB Cam Akers has not practiced this week, but it was planned.

Related Player: Kendall Blanton

If Higbee does not play, Kendall Blanton becomes the salary relief play on the Rams side for DFS. It is also somewhat reassuring to see McVay open and honest about injuries heading into the season finale.