Seahawks trade WR Jermaine Kearse for Sheldon Richardson

Sep 01, 2017

The Seahawks have reportedly found their replacement for injured second-round pick Malik McDowell on the defensive line — and it was apparently a long time coming.

Leading up to Saturday’s 53-man roster deadline, Seattle dealt receiver Jermaine Kearse, a second-round pick and a seventh-round pick to the Jets for 26-year-old defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson and their seventh-rounder, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. ESPN’s Adam Schefter was first on the trade happening. Rapoport added the clubs had been discussing the deal since mid-August.

Fantasy Impact:

This move confirms what we already knew: Kearse had fallen behind Tyler Lockett and Paul Richardson on the depth chart. He may end up starting for the receiver-depleted Jets, but doesn't have much fantasy value at this point.

yesterday

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker officially Out for Week 17

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 8:09 PM EST

Seahawks ruled out RB Kenneth Walker III for Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

No mention of Charbonnet here, so we can assume he's in a good place to take a massive workload against a Bears defense that ranks 27th in RB aFPA. Fire up Charbs as an RB2.

Eagles list QB Jalen Hurts as DNP on estimated practice report

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:01 PM EST

The Eagles list QB Jalen Hurts as DNP on their estimated practice report because of a concussion, putting his status for this weekend in doubt.

Related Players: Kenny Pickett

Fantasy Impact:

Things aren't trending well for Hurts, as fantasy managers should be looking for a Championship Week back-up as soon as possible.

Steelers WR George Pickens officially Active for Christmas Day

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 11:39 AM EST

Chiefs Pro-Bowl DT Chris Jones officially is inactive today vs. the Steelers.

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. officially is inactive, WR George Pickens officially active.

Related Players: Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson, Mike Williams

Fantasy Impact:

The Steelers WR room looks a little more palatable with Pickens in the lineup, but it's still not enough to push Russell Wilson above deep-league SuperFlex territory. Consider Pickens a WR3 for Week 17.