Jonathan Stewart 'grimacing in pain' after 'slight exertion'

Aug 29, 2013

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart can be a beast when he’s healthy – remember that 206-yard game he had against the Giants in 2009? But he hasn’t been healthy for a while now. Stewart was placed on the physically unable to perform list Tuesday, meaning he must miss Thursday’s exhibition against Pittsburgh and at least the first five games of the season.

Stewart may not play the whole year, either – there’s no certainty that five games (and one bye) worth of missed time will get him healed. If he doesn’t play at all this year – and he won’t be eligible until the Oct. 20 game against St. Louis – then DeAngelo Williams sure better not get hurt.

Those who watch Panthers practice regularly have seen Stewart, the Panthers’ second all-time leading rusher behind Williams in both yards and rush touchdowns, grimacing in pain even after slight exertion. So obviously he’s not right. He had surgery on both ankles in the offseason. He also missed the final seven games of last year with injuries.

Fantasy Impact:

It certainly appears that Williams will be the RB1 for the first five games and perhaps longer, with the way Stewart's recovery has seemingly stalled. Consider Williams an RB3-type with some upside. His ADP has climbed into the middle of the 6th round.

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Cowboys Beat: TE Jake Ferguson not expected to play Thursday

Nick Harris on X

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Long list here, but this is what I’ve gathered:

Guys I expect to play: Brandin Cooks, CeeDee Lamb, Tyler Smith, Cooper Rush

Guys I don’t expect to play: Jake Ferguson, Caelen Carson (possible IR), Zack Martin, Asim Richards

Gonna be close: Trevon Diggs, Eric Kendricks, Marshawn Kneeland

Related players: Luke Schoonmaker

Fantasy Impact:

Ferguson didn't practice Tuesday and remains in protocol, while Rush and Lamb both logged limited sessions. Cooks was also limited. Harris expects Rush, Lamb and Cooks to all play on Thanksgiving against the Giants. If Ferguson is out, Schoonmaker makes for a nice option as a replacement TE in fantasy lineups.

QB Daniel Jones has 'leading' choice, decision could come Wednesday

Josina Anderson on X

1 hour ago

A high-ranking league official told me they have the impression QB Daniel Jones has zeroed on a "leading" choice. While another high-ranking league source told me their understanding is Jones "is telling teams tomorrow."

Fantasy Impact:

Jones seems headed for a backup job and the Ravens, Vikings and Bucs seem like teams that could be in the market. There is a report that says Jones has eliminated the Raiders from contention. As the report said, a decision could come Wednesday from Jones.

Saints say WR Chris Olave (concussion) in a good place

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1 hour ago

Darren Rizzi said that Chris Olave is in a good place.

Fantasy Impact:

The post went on to say Olave was at the Saints practice on Tuesday and that Olave has seen several specialists and has another appointment coming up soon. On IR, the earliest Olave could be back is Week 15, but there seems to be a ways to go before we get to that point. Other reports say Olave may not return this season.