Week 4 Fantasy Football Advice: Start/Sit Picks, NFL Matchups & More
Published: Sep 25, 2024
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Titans signed RB Tyrion Davis-Price, formerly of the Eagles, to a two-year contract.
A former third-round pick of the 49ers back in 2022, TDP’s career has barely gotten off the ground through three seasons. Davis-Price has appeared in just eight NFL games thus far, rushing for 127 scoreless yards on 43 carries. He spent last season with the Eagles and appeared in one game. The Titans giving him a two-year deal is interesting on the surface, but we wouldn’t assume he’s a lock for the 53-man roster after struggling to see action at this point in his career.
Free agent DE Jonathan Bullard is visiting the Saints on Monday.
Bullard has spent the last three seasons with the Vikings, starting 38 of the 46 games he appeared in over that span. The veteran lineman also spent two seasons with current Saints defensive coordinator Brandon Staley (2017-2018) during their time with the Bears, and would bring a sense of familiarity with the system to New Orleans if he were to sign. Bullard totaled 108 tackles and three sacks during his tenure with the Vikings and is more known for his impact in the running game than in the passing game. Per PFF, Bullard hasn’t totaled double-digit pressures since 2019 and has just three sacks to his name over that span.
Texans DC Matt Burke said LB Christian Harris is “on track” to return by training camp.
Harris dealt with calf and ankle injuries last season that resulted in him missing 14 regular season games. The fourth-year linebacker and former third-round pick racked up 101 tackles in 2023 after starting 12 of the 16 games he appeared in and broke up a career-best seven passes. While he has not been on the field for voluntary workouts, it sounds as if any absence pertaining to his injuries should be a non-concern by the time camp rolls around.
Scott Zolak of 98.5 The Sports Hub said the Patriots cutting Stefon Diggs is a decision that “is on the table.”
This stems from a highly publicized video from last week that featured Stefon Diggs on a boat that featured a pink substance that has been called into question. However, Zolak says, “It’s not just the boat. There are some other things that I’ve heard that raise questions. Are you all-in here?” on the possibility of the Patriots cutting Diggs, noting that while the former Pro Bowler did sign a three-year, $69 million contract with the team this offseason that “until (Diggs) passes a full physical, he’s entitled to nothing,” which could become meaningful should the team decide to explore his release. Head coach Mike Vrabel said following the video that he has been in communication with Diggs, but where things stand between Diggs and the Patriots is anybody’s guess at this time. He continues to recover from a torn ACL he suffered last season and is unlikely to see the field until training camp at the earliest, but it goes without saying that this could be a situation to monitor in the months ahead.
KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports C.J. Stroud “is dealing with a minor shoulder muscle issue.”
It was reported earlier last week that Stroud wasn’t throwing at OTAs, but head coach DeMeco Ryans dismissed any concerns over his QB by saying the team has players “on different schedules.” Now, according to Wilson, league sources have told him Stroud is dealing with a minor shoulder issue that “isn’t regarded as long-term,” while adding that he “could return to increased activity at practice as soon as next week.” The 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year saw a bit of a sophomore regression last season, throwing for 3,727-20-12 in 17 games, and saw his offensive coordinator get fired at the end of the year. With a new system being implemented, it would make sense for Stroud to be on the field sooner rather than later, but the Texans clearly don’t want to put their franchise quarterback anywhere near harm’s way at this stage in the offseason. For now, this sounds like a minor issue, but it’ll be something to keep in mind if his absence becomes longer than expected.
Frank Ragnow’s absence from Lions OTAs this week appears contract-related.
Ragnow and linebacker Alex Anzalone were the only players not in attendance for this week’s OTAs. While Anzalone has made it clear with social media posts that he’s unhappy with his contract situation, it appears that Ragnow also wants a new deal. The 29-year-old center signed an extension in 2021 to make him the highest-paid center at the time. His current deal, which runs through the 2026 season, is just fourth in average annual value among centers and has no guaranteed money remaining. Ragnow is still at the top of his game, coming in as PPF’s highest-graded run blocking center in 2024 (90.9). Lions coach Dan Campbell downplayed the absences, mentioning that he’s been in contact with both players and that there’s still a month to go before training camp. While the Lions have handed out many extensions in the last two years, the front office is aware that a cap crunch is looming in the years ahead, which could put a strain on negotiations with veteran players like Ragnow and Anzalone.