Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is under investigation for hitting a photographer at a Dallas night club.
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is under investigation for hitting a photographer at a Dallas night club. Rice, who faces eight charges in connection with a multi-car crash that top place on March 30th, is adding more fuel to the fire with this new incident.
Rice’s 2024 availability was already in question after Roger Goodell went on record stating Rice could be facing punishment under the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. The Chiefs traded up in the first round to select Texas WR Xavier Worthy after signing veteran WR Marquise Hollywood Brown in free agency as a potential contingency plan.
This unfortunate situation continues to get worse for the young wide receiver coming off a great rookie season in which he finished with 79 receptions for 938 yards and 7 touchdowns. A lengthy suspension could be now in the cards for Rice. We will continue to update and monitor this situation as more information comes to the surface.
Jalen Guyton is signing with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Every team needs players to fill out a roster. The need is greatest in the Summer when “camp bodies” allow regular players to take breaks, enjoy camaraderie, and study the team’s systems together. The thing is, sometimes, regardless of how far down the depth chart a camp body may be, they make the team. Jalen Guyton is the Raiders’ newest camp body.
With a career total of just over 1100 yards receiving on 71 catches and 7 touchdowns over 5 total seasons under former Chargers/current Raiders GM Tom Telesco, Guyton is a guy that Telesco trusts to work in camp and not be a problem. Guyton will be a good veteran mentor for young players and will help sharpen the skills of the defensive backs with his speed and experience. As far as 2024 in-season production is concerned, the Raiders likely aren’t counting on much.
Buccaneers wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon is planning on deploying Chris Godwin in the slot a majority of the time in 2024.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon said at a press conference that Chris Godwin will be moving back to the slot as his primary role. While seemingly minor on the surface, this will make fantasy gamers’ ears perk up knowing how well Chris Godwin plays in the slot.
Chris Godwin famously had a breakout season in 2019 where he had a 50.5% slot snap rate which was 12th in the league compared to 2023 where Godwin was 26th in the league at a 32% slot snap rate. This is welcome news as Godwin in 2019 posted 86 receptions (11th overall), 1,333 receiving yards (3rd overall), and had 9 total touchdowns. That year, Chris Godwin was also number 1 overall for yards after the catch with 574.
Chris Godwin is currently going 77th overall in the 7th round on UnderDog and is the 44th ranked wide receiver in our Dynasty rankings. Chris Godwin at 28 is a sneaky buy in Dynasty and won’t require a massive overpay.
The 7th year veteran will join the Panthers once rookie minicamp wraps up.
As reported by Jeremy Fowler, Rashaad Penny is heading to the Carolina Panthers. The 28 year old Penny will join the Panthers once their rookie minicamp wraps up.
Heading into his 7th year, there isn’t much of a clear path towards playing time for Penny, however we have seen players matriculate up from muddier situations. Penny played in only 3 games last year with the Philadelphia Eagles.
The signing of Rashaad Penny may have fantasy gamers curious as to the motivation the Panthers have while having what appears to be a crowded backfield. Look at this signing by Rashaad Penny as a depth piece and continue clicking on Jonathon Brooks at an UnderDog ADP of 95 in the 8th round. Chuba Hubbard is highly regarded within the organization and is an excellent click when you’re on the clock with a 158 ADP in the 14th round.
It may sound crazy, but even more fun is Miles Sanders 215 ADP in the 18th round. You can preemptively gain some exposure to Sanders in hopes that the Panthers trade Sanders to a needy team. The worst case scenario is you paid a round 18 price. Overall, you can gain and profit from this Panthers backfield by letting Rashaad Penny muddy up the waters in Carolina.
The Buffalo Bills signed wide receiver Chase Claypool to a one-year deal.
The Bills continue to add bodies as try to fill the void left by Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. After drafting Keon Coleman last week in the second round of the NFL Draft, the Bills decided to sign 6-foot-four 238-pound Chase Claypool to add some extra competition to the receiving room. This is the veteran’s four team in five seasons.
Claypool showed plenty of potential in his first two seasons with the Steelers when he totaled 121 receptions for 1,733 yards and 11 touchdowns. Over the last four seasons he’s played in just 27 games and has only mustered up 44 receptions, 528 yards, and two touchdowns.
With the Bills, Claypool gets a fresh start and hopes to tap into that potential he illustrated in his first two seasons. If you have him in dynasty maybe you can sell high but more than likely you will have to hold for now. In start-ups you should be able take a flier on him in the later rounds.
Running back Rasheen Ali is right on schedule from his injury that occurred at the Senior Bowl. Ali was seen participating in some drills at Baltimore Ravens minicamp.
The fifth-round pick from Marshall ruptured his bicep tendon at the Senior Bowl in January. He is expected to be right on track for training camp in August. He was seen at minicamp during some drills. With the shake up in the running back room for the Baltimore Ravens, Ali could be thrusted into a critical role when the season starts. Keaton Mitchell is recovering from his torn ACL in December allowing Ali to have value this upcoming season.
He could be a deep stash for many rookie drafts in dynasty and worth putting on your roster or taxi squad this upcoming season. Ali had a successful college career at Marshall with two full seasons, he rushed for 2,536 yards, combined for 38 rushing touchdowns while also adding 75 receptions in the air.
