It's doubtful the veteran quarterback Kerry Collins eve...

Nov 01, 2011

It's doubtful the veteran quarterback Kerry Collins ever steps on the field again.

"I'm about 99 percent sure this is going to be it," Collins said. "When you start dealing with concussions at my age and this point in my career, I'm inclined to think this is going to be it for me."

Collins, 38, was placed on the injured reserve list last week, ending his 17th NFL season. Symptoms from a concussion suffered against Pittsburgh on Sept. 25 persisted.

"I just didn't respond the way everybody had hoped," Collins said. "It just took longer. Some symptoms just lingered. There was concern that since it did take so long, in the future there would be a real possibility of longer-term damage.

"(Concussions) hadn't been a big part of my career, but this one was significant."

"I have no regrets and I have a clear conscience," Collins said. "It's been really good to play for this organization, with coach C (Jim Caldwell), the Polians and to get to know the guys in the locker room. I was honored they wanted me to come in and try to help them out. I just wish I could have helped out a little bit more."

Fantasy Impact:

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Chargers set to open window for RB J.K. Dobbins (knee)

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Chargers will be opening J.K. Dobbins' 21-day window today, Jim Harbaugh tells reporters.

Related players: Gus Edwards

Fantasy Impact:

Dobbins has been on IR for the past four games with a knee injury. He's not a lock to play this week and he's not a lock for a safe workload even if he does play. The Chargers travel to New England in Week 17, so the matchup isn't a bad one. It's an early window game on Sunday, so owners should have plenty of notice. We'll also keep an eye on the practice reports this week.

Dolphins unsure of WR Jaylen Waddle's (knee) status for Week 17

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McDaniel non-committal on whether Jaylen Waddle (knee) will practice this week: "I'm expecting to get everything from Waddle that he can do... I've [talked to] the trainer to make sure we protect him from himself. We will see how the week progresses. I don't know exactly what it will look like."

Fantasy Impact:

Waddle owners should probably not count on Waddle for Week 17, or at the very least have a backup plan. Waddle and the Dolphins play the Browns in the later window on Sunday so it could further complicate things for owners who were hoping to play him.

Texans WR Tank Dell tore ACL, dislocated knee

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DeMeco Ryans says WR Tank Dell tore his ACL along with dislocating his knee.

Fantasy Impact:

No surprises here as it was a terrible injury to watch during the game. While he's obviously out for the season, the bigger question is what will his status be for 2025. It's a huge question mark at this point given the seriousness of the injury. Even if Dell is able to play next season, he may take a while to get back to 100%.