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Around the NFL: Suspensions piling up
The suspensions are piling up, and the NFC South is leading the way. That division will be missing five players at the start of the season, including three of the big-name variety. more »
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Edelman not heading to court over suspension
New England wide receiver JULIAN EDELMAN has decided not to sue the NFL and appeal his four-game suspension in the federal court system. Perhaps seeing such efforts from teammate TOM BRADY… More and Dallas running back EZEKIEL ELLIOTT fall short, Edelman will instead accept the suspension and miss the first four games of the regular season. Less
Source: Boston Herald
Podcast: July 11 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff ring in a new fantasy year by talking about the 2018 edition of Fantasy Football Index magazine, several players who have already been suspended since the magazine went to print, and several more who might replace Todd Gurley on next year's cover. Smoke alarm sound effects included at no extra charge. Sponsored by FantasyIndex.com. more »
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Around the NFL: Suspension updates
Happy 4th of July! The NFL took the occasion of our nation's Declaration of Independence to hand out or confirm a few suspensions. These are the key players who won't be available at the start of the season if you select them (or their affected teammates) in fantasy drafts. more »
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Edelman suspension upheld
New England wide receiver JULIAN EDELMAN’s four-game suspension was upheld, despite what was reportedly a vigorous defense that alleged mishandling of his case by the NFL. As with most suspensions, Edelman… More will be eligible to participate in training camp and in all exhibition games. He can return to regular season action when the Patriots host the Indianapolis Colts on October 4th. Less
Source: Boston Globe
Edelman decision may be a week away
New England wide receiver JULIAN EDELMAN stated his case in a contentious, day-long appeal of his four-game suspension on Monday. Unfortunately for fantasy owners (and Edelman himself), NFL representatives said that no decision was imminent and one may not come until next week.
Source: CBS Boston
Edelman to mount vigorous defense in suspension hearing
New England wide receiver JULIAN EDELMAN was planning to mount a vigorous defense in the appeal of his four-game drug suspension that was expected to be heard yesterday. No word on… More the outcome just yet, but Edelman was said to be questioning how the NFL handled, or perhaps mishandled, his case. Stay tuned fantasy owners. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Patriots WR Mitchell uncertain for training camp
New England wide receiver MALCOLM MITCHELL offered a simple “we’ll see” when asked if he would be ready for the start of training camp. Mitchell missed most of last season with… More a knee problem and his work during the offseason has been limited to conditioning. With JULIAN EDELMAN facing a four-game suspension to start the season, Mitchell would be a welcome addition. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Edelman suspended 4 games
New England wide receiver JULIAN EDELMAN is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy for performance-enhancing substances. If his suspension holds, which is likely, Edelman will miss the first four games of the season against Houston, Jacksonville, Detroit, and Miami.
Source: Boston Herald
Around the NFL: Another Patriot sleeper
Julian Edelman most likely will miss the first four games of the season, so the Patriots will need a slot receiver to fill in during that stretch. That player might be a player most haven’t even heard of. more »
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Around the NFL: Braxton Berrios?
While working on the rookie story for the magazine, Ian had his eye on one late-round pick: Patriots sixth-rounder Braxton Berrios. Selected deep in the draft, Berrios didn't offer anything significant in terms of size or speed. But he fit the profile of some slot receivers that have been very successful in New England over the years. more »
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Around the NFL: Patriots add Matthews
The Patriots signed Jordan Matthews yesterday, and it's definitely an intriguing signing. While it seems like he's been around forever, he's only 25 years old. When he played all 16 games his first two seasons in Philadelphia, he had over 850 yards and 8 TD catches in each of them. more »
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Around the NFL: Pats trade Cooks
Holy crap. The Patriots really don’t like paying people. How else to explain the decision to ship Brandin Cooks to the Rams? more »
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Edelman expected back by training camp
New England wide receiver JULIAN EDELMAN is expected to be ready for training camp after missing the entire 2017 season because of a torn ACL suffered in August. With Edelman back in the lineup, the Patriots could have one of the best group of receivers/tight ends in the NFL.
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Edelman out for season
Scheduling a fantasy draft is tough. Somebody always has a family vacation, work commitment, or other issue. So although you want to draft your league only after every team has played its third exhibition game, because starters don't play in the fourth, it isn't always possible. And now we see the risk in drafting before that game, with Julian Edelman going down yesterday. more »
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