Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars "aren't talking"

Aug 02, 2012

Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew’s holdout is likely to last a long time.

The Jaguars and Jones-Drew, who wants a new contract, aren’t talking. The team wants him to honor the final two years of his current contract.

The Jaguars are allowed to fine Jones-Drew $30,000 a day, which means his fine meter is at $300,000 — $210,000 for the first week in camp and $90,000 for the three-day mandatory minicamp.

HC Mike Mularkey, who hasn’t met Jones-Drew, has declined to say if he plans to fine the running back if he returns.

Fantasy Impact:

MJD is a top 5 RB if he reports, but this is a tough situation to call. Those owners who do draft Jones-Drew need to be absolutely sure to handcuff Rashad Jennings.

today

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans practices for second straight day

Greg Auman

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Cooler weather for Bucs practice today -- Wirfs and Evans practicing again. Still no Zyon McCollum, but Troy Hill and Greg Gaines were practicing today.

Related Players: Sterling Shepard, Jalen McMillan, Trey Palmer

Fantasy Impact:

Fantastic news for fantasy managers hanging on to Mike Evans: he should be considered a WR1 option immediately.

yesterday

49ers TE George Kittle "good to go" for Week 12

KNBR

yesterday · 5:34 PM EST

“I will be playing on Sunday. Very excited, can’t pass up playing the Packers. I will be out there for sure.”

George Kittle says he’s good to go for Sunday

Related Players: Eric Saubert

Fantasy Impact:

Kittle returns to a great matchup against a Packers defense that ranks 26th in TE aFPA. He should be fired up as a high-end TE1 once again.

Bears RB D'Andre Swift misses Wednesday practice

Kevin Fishbain

yesterday · 1:29 PM EST

Per Bears head coach Matt Eberflus: Ryan Bates remains in the concussion protocol. Elijah Hicks (ankle) and D'Andre Swift (groin) won't practice.

Teven Jenkins will be limited.

Related Players: Roschon Johnson, Travis Homer

Fantasy Impact:

This is definitely a situation to keep an eye on, as Johnson would have a huge workload if Swift were to miss Week 12. Homer has three rush attempts and zero targets on the year.