Cassel’s full-padded appearance at practice

Sep 07, 2009

Chiefs head coach Todd Haley isn’t ready to claim QB Matt Cassel healthy enough to play at Baltimore just yet, and that’s okay. No matter which way you look at it, the return of Cassel today was nothing but a positive.

”He was out there,” Haley said. ”I think as the week goes on we’ll know a little bit more with Matt. It was good that he was out there and he was able to get through some things. As the week goes on a little further we’ll know a little more where he’s at.”

The Chiefs coaching staff would be taking a wait-and-see approach with Cassel even if he hadn’t practiced today. But the simple fact that Cassel lined up with teammates in full pads and ran through drills means that the Chiefs starter isn’t playing catch-up this week.

”I think it was positive he was on the field,” Haley said.

Positive indeed. A few reports have surfaced around the web stating that Cassel is nowhere near 100% even though he practiced today, mainly because he was hampered with a knee brace on this left knee. I think it’s a bit premature to draw any conclusions either way about Cassel. We all want answers, but patience is key in evaluating injury rehab.

Fantasy Impact:

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker listed as DNP; RB Zach Carbonnet full

Adam Schefter on X

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Seahawks listed RB Kenneth Walker III as a Did Not Practice today while RB Zach Charbonnet was upgraded to full practice ahead of Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Fantasy Impact:

Walker is dealing with an ankle injury and as we get closer to Thursday his status really seems to be in doubt. Charbonnet would be the team's lead back and looks to be good to go despite dealing with an elbow injury. He'd once again be a great option if Walker is unable to go.

Charger RBs Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the Broncos.

J.K. Dobbins (knee) was also limited in his first appearance on the injury report since being designated for return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said if Dobbins is going to play against the Patriots, the Chargers will have to activate him by Friday. It could be a tricky situation depending on each back's status. Owners will want to pay close attention to this situation leading up to game time.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow, WR Tee Higgins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report.

Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee

Wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was listed as limited as well,

Fantasy Impact:

The story said Burrow's injury shouldn’t create much cause for concern about his availability against the Broncos on Saturday since he was listed as limited all of last week before playing without issue in the team’s win over the Browns. Burrow added there are still things he does to help with it but he's pretty much past it. The story added Higgins also played without incident last Sunday after being on the report all week.