ESPN: Correll Buckhalter denies he was involved with an...

Mar 18, 2009

ESPN: Correll Buckhalter denies he was involved with an alleged
drug dealer who is on trial in Pennsylvania, according to his
agent. A suburban Philly prosecutor said Wednesday that an alleged
drug dealer told police he sold drugs to athletes including
Buckhalter, a RB who signed with the Denver Broncos last month
after 8 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. "First of all, this
news caught both Correll and me by surprise this morning," agent
J.R. Rickert told The AP. "When I found out, I talked to Correll,
who said to me there is absolutely no validity to the allegation
that was made. He did not purchase drugs from this individual or
speak to this individual on the phone." Buckhalter signed a 4-
year, $10 million contract with the Broncos last month. Delaware
County Deputy District Attorney Katayoun Copeland told a jury
Wednesday that 36-year-old Styles N. Beckles, of Clifton Heights,
Pa., told officers he provided drugs to Buckhalter, according to
The Philadelphia Inquirer, which is covering the trial. Neither
Buckhalter nor any other athletes have been charged.

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.