ESPN: The federal Department of Labor is accusing impri...

Mar 26, 2009

ESPN: The federal Department of Labor is accusing imprisoned NFL
star Michael Vick of illegally withdrawing more than $1.3 million
from a pension plan. The department filed complaints Wednesday
against Vick in federal district and bankruptcy courts in Newport
News. Vick attorney Mark Lichtenstein declined to comment on the
complaints. The department says Vick made a series of prohibited
transfers from a pension plan sponsored by MV7, a celebrity
marketing company owned by the former Falcons quarterback. The
department alleges that Vick violated his duties as trustee of a
pension plan that covered nine current or former MV7 employees.
"This action sends a message that the Labor Department will not
tolerate the misuse of plan money and will take whatever steps
necessary to recover the assets owed to eligible workers,"
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis said in a prepared statement.
The department also accused two of Vick's former financial
advisers, Mary R. Wong and David A. Talbot, of participating in
some of the transfers.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Cowboys hope to get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back for Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:55 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said he's hoping Cowboys will get WR Brandin Cooks (knee) back this week.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooper Rush will get the start at QB again against the Commanders in Week 12. CeeDee Lamb led the way with 12 targets vs. the Texans, but it was Luke Schoonmaker, who took over after Jake Ferguson left with a concussion, who had 10 targets which was most behind Lamb. The addition of Cooks should help the Cowboys offense in what is a good matchup against the Commanders defense. For the fantasy world, Rush did end up throwing for 354 yards.

Cowboys will start Cooper Rush at QB in Week 12

Calvin Watkins on X

yesterday · 5:48 PM EST

Mike McCarthy said Cooper Rush "will be the starter" this week against Washington and a package of plays will be formed for Trey Lance.

Fantasy Impact:

McCarthy came out and said he regrets not giving Lance a chance to run the offense in the loss to the Texans on Monday Night, but even after that the team is going forward with Rush in Week 12 against the Commanders. One would have to assume Rush gets the start the following week as well, which is a short week and a game on Thanksgiving Day game against the Giants.

49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) 'close' to playing in Week 11

The Athletic

yesterday · 3:18 PM EST

Shanahan said George Kittle was “close” to playing against Seattle and should be able to practice Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact:

It's at least a good sign Kittle is expected to practice Wednesday. The hope is he will be ready to go in Week 12. The 49ers play at the Packers, and it's in the later Sunday window so owners will certainly want to pay attention to what kind of work Kittle can get in this week at practice.