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    Lions move Raheem Blackshear, Cedrick Wilson to IR

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    Lions placed RB Raheem Blackshear and WR Cedrick Wilson on injured reserve.

    The move ends the seasons of both players before they began, leaving them ineligible to play in 2026 unless released with an injury settlement. The team signed defensive back Jason Taylor and running back Roydell Williams in an associated move.
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    They also worked out Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Hassan Haskins and Kylin James and settled on Blackshear of the group. Blackshear has been a worthwhile return specialist and may have a chance to handle that role with the Lions.
  • DET Wide Receiver #19
    Wilson signed a two-year deal with the Saints in 2024. They cut him after one season and he bounced between their practice squad and active roster for the first month of the year. Miami then poached him off their practice squad after Tyreek Hill suffered a season-ending injury. Wilson appeared in 10 games for Miami and totaled five catches for 44 yards. Wilson isn’t much more than a depth option at this point in his career. He will be fighting for a roster spot in training camp.
  • FA Running Back #29
    In addition to Blackshear, the Bears also hosted Israel Abanikanda, Montrell Johnson, and ShunDerrick Powell. Starting running back D’Andre Swift did not play in Week 9 due to a groin injury, leading to Kyle Monangai having a monstrous 29-touch workload in a win over the Bengals. The Bears may be evaluating their options should Swift miss more time, looking to add depth. None of the four backs were signed, but a situation to watch as the week of practices unfolds.
  • MIA Wide Receiver #11
    Wilson is no target threat at this stage of his career, which is good news for Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine. Those three appear to be a the top of the pecking order in a post-Tyreek Hill Dolphins offense. Westbrook-Ikhine played the majority of the outside snaps in Hill’s absence in Week 4.
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    A good kick returner hits the wire with an injury settlement. The Panthers will move forward with Trevor Etienne and Jimmy Horn Jr. for punts and kickoffs this year.
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    Blackshear will return to Carolina for a fourth season with the Panthers. Mostly used as a special teams player Blackshear, 25, has sometimes been used as an emergency running back. He has 203 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns over his three seasons with the Panthers.
  • FA Running Back #3
    Blackshear would have been a restricted free agent had the Panthers opted to tender him. Now, the fourth-year running back and special teamer will be free to sign with any team when the new league year kicks off. Blackshear led the league with 31 kick returns last year and racked up 791 kick return yards — a career-high. He also returned a career-high 17 punts for 145 yards. Blackshear won’t be pushing for a significant running back role any time soon, but he’ll likely find a new home in the offseason with a chance to compete for a special teams role.
  • NO Wide Receiver #11
    Wilson Jr. was brought in to be a role player in the Saints’ offense, and he was just that with just 20 catches and a single touchdown in his time as the fourth wideout for the majority of the year. Wilson showed flashes of being something more when he was with Dallas, but what you see is what you get, and what you get from Wilson Jr. is a player that doesn’t help fantasy teams.
  • CAR Running Back #3
    Blackshear drew the start with Chuba Hubbard out for the final two weeks of the season. He out-carried Mike Boone 8-2, though Boone was the only back to see a target. On the receiving end of a blowout, Carolina had no chance to establish a ground game, dooming Blackshear in his first start of the year. Blackshear will be a desperation RB4 when the Panthers travel to Atlanta for their 2024 finale next week.
  • NO Wide Receiver #11
    Despite the paltry stat line, Wilson Jr. tied for the team lead among wide receivers in targets. With Marquez Valdes-Scantling leaving the game with an injury, Wilson Jr. could operate as the Saints’ WR2 next week against the Bucs. This has also become perhaps the worst offense in the NFL with Alvin Kamara out and Spencer Rattler under center, so we’d recommend staying away from Wilson Jr. in all fantasy leagues in Week 18.

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    Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said it’s still not “the right time” for James Conner (ankle) to return.

    Same goes for TE Tip Reiman (ankle). LaFleur said he does not check in with the medical staff about them “on the daily,” but he “knows they’re doing well.” Neither player needs to be rostered in 12-team formats. Conner may be fantasy-relevant later in the year, but a lot would have to go wrong beforehand for that to be the case.
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    49ers principal owner Jed York has been suspended for six games and fined $500,000 for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.

    York offered the following statement: “To my family, to the players, coaches, and employees of the San Francisco 49ers, to our fans and partners, I am deeply sorry. This was an inexcusable mistake and I take full responsibility.” This wouldn’t appear to have any on-field impact for the 49ers. York will be able to attend games again starting in Week 10.
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    Bills WR DJ Moore (shoulder) is not on Buffalo’s final Week 4 injury report.

    He’ll be good to go against the Christian Gonzalez-less Patriots. Moore is evidently still dealing with some soreness as he practiced in a non-contact jersey at points this week, but he’ll be a worthy WR2 in an elevated matchup.
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    Bills coach Joe Brady said WR Keon Coleman (ankle) “should be good to play” for Buffalo’s Week 4 game against the Patriots.

    Coleman was limited on Thursday after a Wednesday DNP and apparently will avoid a questionable tag. He was questionable last week and played through the injury, though he doesn’t draw enough targets to be fantasy-relevant outside of the deepest leagues at this point.
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    Bills coach Joe Brady said CB Christian Benford (toe) is questionable for Buffalo’s Week 4 game against the Patriots.

    Despite the questionable listing, Benford did not appear in the media portion of practice on Friday. At best, he’ll be listed as limited later today. Benford seems to be on the pessimistic side of questionable for Week 4.
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    Ravens DL Trey Hendrickson (finger) underwent surgery and will not play in Baltimore’s Week 4 game against the Titans.

    Jesse Minter announced the news and did not provide a timetable for a return. Hendrickson had played through the ailment in Weeks 2 and 3. It’s plausible that he’s back in Week 5 assuming this wasn’t a major procedure, and if he was going to miss one game, the Titans game would be the one to miss.
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    Justin Jefferson (ankle) was not spotted at Friday’s practice.

    Jefferson has not practiced this week and will likely be ruled out for Week 4’s game in the near future. While his injury is not believed to be serious, the Vikings would likely prefer not to risk further injury in a home game against the Dolphins that they can win without him. We’ll check back in with an update once head coach Kevin O’Connell has a chance to speak with media, but there’s a good chance Jordan Addison and Jauan Jennings will serve as the Vikings’ top two receivers this week.
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    Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) will not play in New England’s Week 4 game against the Bills.

    Gonzalez did not practice at any point this week after popping up on the injury report Wednesday; his status seems to be in doubt for Week 5 at this point as well. The Patriots also ruled out DT Christian Barmore. They’ll be without their best coverage player against the Bills, elevating the matchup for D.J. Moore.
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    Rachaad White (shoulder) will not play in Washington’s Week 4 game against the Colts.

    He didn’t practice at any point this week after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 3. He has to be considered questionable for Week 5 at this point. ‘Bill’ Croskey-Merritt figures to shoulder the majority of the workload for the Commanders this week and is a reasonable FLEX play against the Colts. Freshly-signed Austin Ekeler figures to handle third-down work.
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    Terry McLaurin (hamstring) is questionable for Washington’s Week 4 game against the Colts.

    He was, grimly, a late add to the injury report on Friday with a hamstring issue. We’re sure will get more on this as the day goes on, but McLaurin-reliant managers should make sure to have a backup plan in place ahead of Sunday morning’s first European football game of the season.