49ers vs Vikings MNF Bets & Props | MLB Postseason Picks | Bettor Sports Betting | October 23rd
Published: Oct 23, 2023
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Bengals signed QB Desmond Ridder, formerly of the Raiders.
Ridder, 25, spent last offseason with the Cardinals only to be cut and later sign with the Raiders. The former third-round pick appeared in six games while making one start last season, throwing for 458 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions on 85 attempts. Ridder has started 18 games in his three-year career, but shouldn’t be viewed as anything more than camp competition for QB3 Logan Woodside.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports Micah Parsons will report to Cowboys training camp despite not having signed a long-term contract extension with the team.
Parsons continues to show signs of good faith during negotiations. The star pass rusher reported to mandatory minicamp in June after skipping out on voluntary OTAs the previous month, and now appears set to join the team at camp before things officially kick off on July 22nd. While Parsons will be present at camp, it remains to be seen whether he will participate in practices, as hold-ins have become a common way for players to avoid fines for absences while negotiating a new deal. Parsons stands to become the highest-paid non-QB when his new deal is done after the Steelers signed T.J. Watt to a three-year extension worth $41 million a year. Parsons totaled 12 sacks in 13 games last season and will be 26 at the start of this season.
The Athletic’s Daniel Popper believes Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden “can be an impactful player in the passing game.”
The Chargers haven’t had a padded practice yet, so take this with a grain of salt. With that in mind, Popper writes that the rookie tight end “served as the bright spot for the offense in Saturday’s practice” while highlighting a handful of plays made by the fifth-rounder. Gadsden has been a standout throughout the offseason and was once compared to Darren Waller by offensive coordinator Greg Roman. While he’ll still have to battle with veterans Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly for playing time this season, a strong training camp could change how coaches view their tight ends room.
Lions HC Dan Campbell said “there’s a good chance” Eric Decker (shoulder surgery) returns after the Hall of Fame Game.
According to Campbell, Decker underwent offseason surgery to correct a shoulder injury. While Campbell said there is a good chance Decker could return after the Hall of Fame Game, Campbell also added that Decker would likely begin practicing in early September. It’s too early to say whether or not Decker’s Week 1 availability against the Packers is in jeopardy, but it doesn’t sound like there’s any concern about his long-term availability for the season.
Lions HC Dan Campbell confirmed DT Levi Onwuzurike suffered a torn ACL, ending his season.
It’s a brutal blow to a Lions defensive front that was decimated by injuries last season. Onwuzurike was placed on the reserve/PUP list late last week, but we now know why. The former second-round pick will miss all of this season due to a torn ACL and is just months removed from signing a one-year, $5.5 million contract extension. Onwuzurike appeared in 16 games for the Lions last season, totaling 28 tackles, one TFL, and 1.5 sacks while earning a PFF defensive grade of 70.2.
Patriots placed WR Mack Hollins, TE Austin Hooper, OT Vederian Lowe, and LB Jahlani Tavai on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
More notable than the names placed on the PUP list to begin camp is a glaring name absent - Stefon Diggs. That suggests the veteran wide receiver is progressing well in his rehab from a torn ACL suffered in Week 8 of the 2024 season. Diggs was the subject of potential release rumors before reporting to OTAs at the beginning of June, now appearing to be a legitimate value at his current ADP in both best ball and redraft leagues through July. Diggs comes to New England amidst innumerable turnover as the franchise attempts to give quarterback Drake Maye all the tools to hasten his development at the NFL level.