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Fantasy football takeaways from NFL's 53-man roster cutdown, injury updates and other trending news
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Several NFL teams, including the Vikings, Eagles, Falcons, and Steelers, unusually kept four quarterbacks on their 53-man rosters, though trades or releases are expected soon, especially for players like J.J. McCarthy and Tua Tagovailoa.
- Key running backs face roster and injury updates: Packers' Josh Jacobs is likely to miss six or more games due to suspension, while Alvin Kamara (Saints) and Zach Charbonnet (Seahawks) are recovering from injuries with expected returns within the first half of the season.
- The Cowboys waived RB Jaydon Blue amid concerns about his work ethic, while the Raiders kept RB Ashton Jeanty active despite a recent ankle sprain, signaling an early-season return.
- Wide receiver Keenan Allen of the Colts was arrested for a DWI but is expected to play the season without suspension, as NFL disciplinary action typically follows court proceedings.
- Several teams made notable roster moves affecting fantasy football outlooks, including the Chiefs releasing RB Emari Demercado and the Texans placing WR Tank Dell on injured reserve.
