ESPN First Take - Jets Plan to Release WR Brandon Marshall
Brandon Marshall is no longer with the New York Jets, but he might get to play against them twice next season. According to a report from the Boston Globe, there is mutual interest between Marshall and the New England Patriots.
Marshall was released by the Jets earlier this week as part of an ongoing roster purge of older veterans. Nick Mangold and Darrelle Revis each saw their time in New York come to an end, and five more vets -- including Eric Decker and Sheldon Richardson -- could be next.
marshall stated last season that he was intrigued by the idea of playing for the Pats, given that he has never been to the playoffs in his 11-year NFL career. However, he also said thatTom Bradyisnt the best player ever and that people talk about Bill Belichick too much. So who knows how seriously we can take his interest in playing there?
If he does sign with New England, he wouldnt be nearly the first high-profile wideout to spent a late-career season playing with Belichick and Brady. The Patriots have been known to bring in ring-seeking veterans they can grab on one-year deals (Chad Johnson and Reggie Wayne), and if they can get Marshall at an agreeable price, hed make a heck of a weapon for Brady and provide a different look in the passing game.
The injury updates just keeping piling up. A bunch of stars have already been ruled "out" (Arian Foster, Jonathan Stewart, Doug Martin) or "doubtful" (Thomas Rawls, Jamaal Charles,Antonio Gates), but there are still a host of key "questionable" players (Brandon Marshall, Sammy Watkins, Delanie Walker, Alshon Jeffery, Julio Jones, Willie Snead) who are coming up often in start-sit questions and having a big effect on Week 3 fantasy football rankings.
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Although Marshall gutted it out after injuring his knee in Week 2, his status for Week 3 is very much in question. The latest on Marshall, who has a foot injury in addition to his ailing knee, is that he is expected to play, but he might be on a snap count.but the man himself hasn"t had great things to say about his condition this week.
As we said earlier in the week, it"s tough to sit Marshallin standard leagues if he plays, but he"s a huge risk in DFS cash games. It"s not a bad idea to get a share of him in a GPP since others might be scared off, but clearly expectations should be lowered. We like Quincy Enunwaas a sleeper against the Chiefsregardless of Marshall"s status.
Sammy Watkins injury update
On Saturday,Watkins tweeted that he"s "ready to go out there and compete...", but on Sunday morning, Adam Schefter reported that Watkins will not play against the Cardinals.
Will Delanie Walker play?
UPDATE:Walker is INACTIVE.
Walker (hamstring) will be a game-time decision after doing little in practice this week, and there"s some worry he"ll be limited even if he"s active.
It"s tough for Walker owners to bench him if he"s playing given the dearth of worthwhile TE options. If you"re looking for other potential options, check out our TE rankings.
Baldwin (knee) and Lockett (knee) both practiced fully on Thursday and are virtuallocks to play against the 49ers.
Rashad Jennings not expected to play
Jennings (thumb) was orginally expected to give it a go this week, but his injured thumb must be making things too uncomfortable for him. He"s now expected to sit out Sunday"s game against the Redskins.
This is big news for Shane Vereen, who figures to operate as the Giants featured back.
Will Alshon Jeffery play on Sunday night?
You have to take any injury seriously when it comes to Jeffery, but the fact he practiced on Friday is a good sign and reports on Sunday suggeset he"ll play.Jeffery has been dealing with knee soreness all week, and given that the Bears play on Sunday night, his owners should be ready with a backup just in case.
The most obvious (available) candidates from the primetime games areCole Beasely, Terrance Williams, andEddie Royal.
Julio Jones injury status
Jones (calf) is "questionable" for Monday night"s game against New Orleans, but the star receiver has put to rest any doubts about his availability, saying "I will play."
Snead (toe) appears to be a true game-time decisions heading into Monday night"s game, so if you don"t have another alternative from that game, it"s best to leave Snead on your bench.
If Snead is out, Michael Thomas would get a nice bump in value.
Speaking to the media Friday, Todd Bowles says Brandon Marshall is "probably a game-time" decision after limited practice, making it likely he"ll play in Kansas City on Sunday.
"Hopefully. That"s the plan," Marshall said when asked if he"ll play. "I have to be smart. It"s a long season."
Marshall continues to battle a knee and foot injury since being tackled by his facemask in a Week 2 win over the Buffalo Bills.
"We all know he"s a tough guy," offensive coordinator Chan Gailey said Thursday. "He"s played through a lot through his career. If he can, he"s going to be out there."
Jets" Brandon Marshall turned off "disgusting" Pats - Texans game
The Jets" other receiver Eric Decker (shoulder) practiced fully Friday for the first and will start Sunday.
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ESPN First Take - Brandon Marshall: "Jay Cutler Can Be MVP"
Colin Kaepernick"s national anthem protest seems to be slowly be gaining steam across the NFL.
During the NFL opener on Thursday, Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall joined the cause by kneeling during the national anthem.
The Broncos linebacker was the only player from either team who kneeled before the game. Also of note: Marshall was a teammate of Kaepernick"s in college when both played at Nevada.
The Broncos issued a statement after Marshall took a knee.
"While we encourage members of our organization to stand during the National Anthem, we understand and respect it being a personal decision," the Broncos said.
Marshall is the third player in two weeks to join Kaepernick"s cause. Seahawks defensive back Jeremy Lane and 49ers safety Eric Reid both kneeled during national anthem before they played in their final preseason game.
After the game, Marshall clarified this reasoning for kneeling during the anthem.
"I"m not against the military. I"m not against police or America. I"m just against social injustice," Marshall told reporters after the game, per to the Denver Post. "I prayed about this long and hard and decided this is what I wanted to do."
Marshall said he didn"t tell any other Broncos about his decision, other than tight end Virgil Green, and said he plans to keep kneeling going forward. He said he also plans to donate an undisclosed amount of money to causes benefiting veterans.
"I looked at my phone and I already have a bunch of hate comments and this is why I"m doing this," Marshall said.
When the rest of the NFL schedule kicks off this weekend, Marshall, Kaepernick, Lane and Reid could have some company in the protesting department. The Seahawks have hinted they plan on protesting as a team during their season opener against the Dolphins on Sunday.
Kaepernick has made it clear that he"s not going to stand for the national anthem until police brutality against minorities comes to an end.
"There"s a lot of things that need to change," Kaepernick said on Aug. 28. "One specifically? Police brutality. There"s people being murdered unjustly and not being held accountable. People are being given paid leave for killing people. That"s not right. That"s not right by anyone"s standards."
