Browns QB Jason Campbell will get legitimate chance to start

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

We know the Browns aren't sold on Brandon Weeden, and we've heard that he will have to compete against backup Jason Campbell in training camp just to be the Week 1 starter. But just in case you thought the Browns were bluffing, here's an update from Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer to show you that they aren't. quot;Backup quarterback Jason Campbell will be given a legitimate shot to beat out Brandon Weeden for the starting job, and the competition between the two is more than just lip service," Cabot wrote Friday. FANTASY ANALYSIS: I would like to see what Weeden can do in a Norv Turner-led offense with Trent Richardson, Josh Gordon, Greg Little, Davone Bess and Jordan Cameron at his disposal. That's quite a supporting cast

Draft break: Jets trade for RB Chris Ivory; Browns trade for WR Davone Bess

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The draft has consumed all football fans over the last three days, but two fantasy-relevant trades went down Friday while everyone's eyes were focused on Radio City Music Hall. The Jets sent a fourth-round pick to the Saints for running back Chris Ivory, and the Browns acquired Davone Bess from the Dolphins. To finish that deal, the Browns and Dolphins swapped fourth-round picks, the Browns sent a fifth-round pick to Miami, and Miami sent a seventh-round pick the other way. Both players also inked new deals with their new team. Ivory signed a three-year contract worth $10 million, and Bess signed a three-year extension through 2016. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Ivory becomes the Jets' top running back right away. He was always productive in limited

Davone Bess - Browns acquire Davone Bess from Dolphins

Source: The Huddle

The Cleveland Browns acquired WR Davone Bess from the Miami Dolphins Friday, April 26. Cleveland sent their their fourth- and fifth-round picks to Miami for Bess and the Dolphins' fourth- and seventh-round picks. Shortly after the trade, Bess received a three-year contract extension.
Huddle Up: Bess will provide a nice slot target while Josh Gordon and presumably Greg Little work the outside. Bess had become superfluous in Miami; he'll be a welcome addition to the Browns' passing game in Cleveland, albeit one with limited fantasy value.

Dolphins shopping WR Bess

Source: FFToday

Cleveland could the landing spot

Miami Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland annually points out that no player on his roster is off limits in a trade, especially during the NFL draft. That might explain why multiple reports claim receiver Davone Bess, a six-year veteran, could be traded on the eve of the 2013 NFL draft. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that the Dolphins have shopped Bess to numerous teams. TFY Draft founder Tony Pauline tweeted on Wednesday night that one of his sources told him he's 99.9 percent certain Bess will be traded to the Cleveland Browns for a mid-round pick. (

Legedu Naanee - Ajirotutu, Naanee trying out with Browns

Source: The Huddle

Free-agent WR Seyi Ajirotutu, WR Legedu Naanee and CB Chris L. Rucker are participating in the Cleveland Browns' minicamp this week on a tryout basis.
Huddle Up: Both Ajirotutu and Naanee are familiar to Norv Turner and Rob Chudzinski from past stops, so they could provide receiver depth in Cleveland if they show well this week. However, with the Browns somewhat unsettled at quarterback and with Josh Gordon and Greg Little set as starters, the odds of either Ajirotutu and Naanee making a fantasy impact are long.

Josh Gordon digging full offseason

Source: Draft Sharks

Browns WR Josh Gordon expects a full offseason to help him quite a bit heading into his 2nd year in the NFL.  “It’s a tremendous difference,” he told the team website. “Having the advantage of knowing the plays and knowing the style of offense coming into it months in advance as opposed to a few weeks of training camp and going right into the preseason, it’s a huge difference. It definitely will transition into the season a lot smoother than it did last year."  Gordon enjoyed a terrific rookie year -- 50 catches, 805 yards and 5 TDs -- considering his circumstances.  He arrived in Cleveland shortly before training camp via the supplemental draft and coming off a year away from football.  He joined an offense run by a

David Nelson signs with Browns

Source: Draft Sharks

The Browns have signed WR David Nelson.  The former Bill turned in a promising 2011 campaign, tallying 61 catches, 658 yards and 5 scores.  A torn ACL ended his 2012 season in September.  Cleveland must feel comfortable about his rehab progress, though.  Nelson is unlikely to overtake Josh Gordon or Greg Little for a starting spot, but we like his odds of winning the #3 WR job.  That, of course, wouldn't be enough to make him a fantasy factor.

Browns sign WR David Nelson

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Browns have added former Bills wide receiver David Nelson on a one-year deal. Nelson, who tore the ACL in his right knee in the 2012 season opener against the Jets, caught 61 passes for 658 yards and five touchdowns with Buffalo in 2011. The 26-year-old is likely to become Cleveland's top slot receiver. FANTASY ANALYSIS: It's not a great signing for Nelson's fantasy value since he probably won't be anything more than the No. 3 or No. 4 option in the Browns' passing attack. But it's a quality, cheap pickup by the Browns. With WR Josh Gordon, running back Trent Richardson, and tight end Jordan Cameron, this is an offense full of potential. Add in the sure-handed Nelson and the

Steve Breaston - Steve Breaston having physical for Browns

Source: The Huddle

Free-agent WR Steve Breaston is having a physical for the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, Feb. 27, according to a source.
Huddle Up: The Browns could use a veteran presence on their receiving corps, and if Breaston checks out physically he could provide that very element to a young offense. Just don't expect him to be much of a fantasy factor behind Josh Gordon and Greg Little.

Greg Little - Browns could look to add a WR

Source: The Huddle

The Cleveland Browns could look to sign a veteran wide receiver in the offseason who can add speed to the outside, and a result be able to relegate WR Greg Little to the slot.
Huddle Up: Read between the lines to confirm that Josh Gordon is the Browns' WR1, but also note that the thought of Little creating mismatches out of the slot also has significant fantasy upside--as long as he's able to catch the football.

Browns | Could look to add a WR

Source: Footballguys.com

The Cleveland Browns could look to sign a veteran wide receiver in the offseason who can add speed to the outside, and a result be able to relegate WR Greg Little to the slot.

Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage

Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.

2013 Top 200

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Arian Foster

3. Calvin Johnson

4. CJ Spiller

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Ray Rice

7. Jamaal Charles

8. Doug Martin

9. Aaron Rodgers

10. Tom Brady

11. AJ Green

12. LeSean McCoy

13. Trent Richardson

14. Drew Brees

15.

First Down: Reid, Kelly bring curiosity, fantasy value boosts

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Earlier this week, Black Monday was a dark day for many familiar faces. In total, seven head coaches received their walking papers, including franchise mainstays Andy Reid, Lovie Smith, Norv Turner and Ken Whisenhunt. Other less tenured coaches, like Pat Shurmur and Chan Gailey, also failed to avoid the axe.

In an instant gratification society where it’s all about what you’ve done for me lately, sour seasons, especially over consecutive years, are intolerable in the NFL. With every overthrown pass, every botched snap, impatient fanbases grow increasingly hungry for Ws, desperate to watch their heros kiss the Lombardi Trophy.

Fantasy owners, particularly those in keeper leagues, are wired similarly. If

Brandon Weeden - Weeden departs with shoulder injury

Source: The Huddle

Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden suffered a right-shoulder injury in the third quarter of the Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos and he did not return. QB Colt McCoy finished up the game in his stead.
Huddle Up: Weeden was buried on a Von Miller sack and finished 12-of-19 for 104 yards. McCoy led the Browns to their only TD -- a 6-yard fourth-quarter pass to Greg Little -- and finished 9-of-17 for 79 yards. Of course, stay turned for further developments.

Sunday Scene, Week 15: Another insane line for Adrian Peterson, in an impossible season

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

In the NFL, it's not often that we can accurately say we've never seen something before, that an individual or team accomplishment is completely without precedent in the league's 90-plus-year history. But at this point, I think that's where we are with Adrian Peterson.

All-Day rushed for another 212 yards on Sunday, raising his league-leading season total to 1,812. Here's the highlight run, an 82-yarder. Peterson has topped the 200-yard plateau in two of

Browns | Josh Gordon leads team in receiving in Week 11

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon had five receptions for 53 yards in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys. Fellow WR Greg Little also had a team-high 53 yards on three grabs, while WR Joshua Cooper got onto the stat sheet with one catch for six yards.

Week 11 Start’em – Sit’em

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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The Raiders may not have a defense worth bragging about but we should see some offensive fireworks between New Orleans and Oakland this week.

Week 11 Standard Rankings – QB | RB | WR |

Browns | Greg Little staying off Twitter

Source: Footballguys.com

After meeting with former NBA star Alonzo Mourning during the team's bye week, Cleveland Browns WR Greg Little learned a lot about personal sacrifice and the value of commitment to the team's goal of winning. Little has vowed to ditch Twitter, and he hasn't tweeted since Sept. 22. He has 13 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown in the last three weeks.

Greg Little - Little back in Browns' good graces

Source: The Huddle

Cleveland Browns WR Greg Little has worked his way back into the good graces of head coach Pat Shurmur and the team's fan base by working hard.'I was trying to do so much more than just being myself on the field; just trying to create much more than the play was designed for,' Little said. Shurmur said Little has 'refocused', and is having some success. He also said his improved blocking has not gone unnoticed.
Huddle Up: Little has come on somewhat over the Browns' past 3 games, totaling 13 catches for 132 yards and a TD. Little now has the bye week to further work himself into the Browns' good graces and offensive plans.

Shuffle Up: Where does Eli Manning go from here?

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Time to get in character for another week. The ranks in this exercise are not Week 10 fantasy ranks; instead, we're trying to arrange the players based on what we expect from Weeks 10-16. Assume a standard scoring format (non-PPR), and remember the golden rule: no one gains 10-20 percent of bonus value just because they're on your roster.

That established, if you logically construct a sound argument, I'm all ears. I'll add comments, and tweak a rank or two, as the night goes along. It's quarterbacks and wideouts this week; running backs and tight ends get the floor next week.

1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Peyton Manning
3. Drew Brees
4. Matt Ryan
5. Tom Brady
6. Robert Griffin

Shuffle Up and Redraft: Starting over with 220 picks

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

In the world of spies, they mock what they don't understand. In the world of fantasy, we want to understand, so we mock.

Truth be told, this 220-pick exercise wasn't really a mock — it's a real thing. I assembled 10 of my flatliner roto friends (industry and non-industry folks included) and we're all standing behind our teams. While we won't do any maintenance to the rosters we drafted Tuesday night, we are keeping score and we are playing for a financial stake. If you can't go full out, why go at all?

We'll use best-ball scoring to determine the winners; everyone will have their best theoretical score assigned to them after each go-round. It's a total-points grab, there are no head-to-head games. We're using the

Browns | Josh Gordon leads team in receiving in Week 8

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon posted team-highs with three receptions and 46 yards in Week 8 against the San Diego Chargers. WR Greg Little chipped in with two receptions for 28 yards, while WR Joshua Cribbs managed one grab for seven yards.

Over/Under: Will it be RUN or WALK DMC in Kansas City?

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Fantasy is a speculative game. Predict the future, and you look like a genius. Don't, and you're painfully human. Gazing into the crystal ball here's our view on 10 intriguing over/unders for Week 8.

Darren McFadden, who hasn't surpassed 100 yards in three weeks, total yards at Kansas City 99.5

Brad — OVER. Dennis Allen has finally strayed away from running zone-blocking exclusively, installing more power back sets, which McFadden flourished in last year. KC is giving up 170.7 total yards per game to RBs on the year. Now or never.

Brandon — OVER. KC is allowing 171 yards from scrimmage to opposing backfields. It feels like the week where a lot of people are

Shuffle Up: Luck of the Draw; Cruz takes the yellow jersey

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

You should know the rules of the game by now, amigos. Shuffle Up is a forward-looking piece. The ranks below are not Week 8 ranks; they're rest-of-season ranks. If I had a fresh draft starting right now, this is the blueprint for the quarterback and wide receiver position. Next week (and all odd-numbered weeks), I'll rank the running backs and tight ends.

Your respectful disagreement is always welcome. Win the debate, win the rank. I might tweak this list as the day goes along. Let's figure out this crazy world together.

Strength of schedule is one additional piece of the puzzle as we run the Shuffle this week. While I'm not the biggest fan of looking ahead too far in the NFL - things change so

Week 8 Start’em / Sit’em

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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While Matthew Stafford’s numbers are solid in the fourth quarter of games, it’s probably time for fantasy owners to pull the plug on him starting in your lineup as he continues to look horrible in the first three quarters. The Lions are struggling to move the football and what’s more alarming is their inability to find the end zone.

Through six weeks, Stafford has yet to find Calvin Johnson for a touchdown. Perhaps that’s enough of a reason to believe his struggles will continue in its self.

Week 8 Standard Rankings –

Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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It seems around this time of the season we start to see running backs emerge off the waiver wire to contribute to fantasy lineups regularly. While Shane Vereen, LaRod Stephens-Howling and Jonathan Dwyer all had productive games last week, we need to target Rashad Jennings as the first running back to pickup.

Week 8 Standard Rankings – QB | RB |

Week 8 WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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The Buccaneers are looking more like the mad bombers this year than a conservative, run heavy team many thought they would be. Sure, it’s no surprise Josh Freeman would take shots down the field, but his success with Mike Williams and Vincent Jackson has been ridiculous through six games.

On the season Jackson has 27 receptions for over 500 yards and five touchdowns, with a 21.7 yard per catch average. Who would’ve thought Jackson would be a better fantasy option with Freeman throwing him the football over Philip Rivers?

We do need to keep an eye on Jackson’s health (

Browns | Greg Little has the flu

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns WR Greg Little (illness) was sent home from practice with the flu after attending meetings Thursday, Oct. 18

Browns | Greg Little not at practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns WR Greg Little was not present during the media-access portion of practice Thursday, Oct. 18, and the reason for his absence is not known at this point.

Jordan Norwood - Browns' Norwood placed on new IR list

Source: The Huddle

The Cleveland Browns have placed WR Jordan Norwood (foot) on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list. In a corresponding move, the team signed practice squad WR Joshua Cooper to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Tough news for the Browns and Norwood, who led the squad with 9 catches for 81 yards last week in only his second outing of the season. With fellow wideouts Mohamed Massaquoi and Travis Benjamin unlikely to play in Week 6 with hamstring injuries, it'll be up to Greg Little, Josh Gordon and Cooper to pick up the slack Sunday against the Bengals.

Travis Benjamin - Travis Benjamin doubtful

Source: The Huddle

Cleveland Browns WR Travis Benjamin (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 12, and is listed as doubtful for Week 6.
Huddle Up: With Mohammed Massaquoi out as well, this could be the Josh Gordon Show once again. Hopefully Greg Little can step things up as well for the Browns, who are looking for their first victory of the season. The Bengals have improved their secondary by virtue of getting healthy, so this matchup is not as nice as it seems for the healthy receivers in Cleveland. Proceed with caution.

Week 6: Sit 'Em

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

These usually solid players are not worth starting this week due to match-up, injury, or other circumstances. This week's picks include Ryan Fitzpatrick, Willis McGahee, Pierre Garcon, Jeremy Kerley, and Greg Little.

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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With Cedric Benson and Ryan Williams fall to injury, fantasy owners are left with a cluster of running backs to choose from off the waiver wire from both teams.

Week 6 Standard Rankings – QB | RB | WR |

Browns | Greg Little contributes even without a catch

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns WR Greg Little did some things that head coach Pat Shurmur asked him to do in practice and in the team's Week 5 game to contribute to the team even though Little did not have a catch.

Two Browns WRs out vs. Giants

Source: FFToday

Massaquoi and Benjamin dealing with hamstring injuries

CLEVELAND -- Browns wide receivers Mohamed Massaquoi and Travis Benjamin will miss Cleveland's game Sunday against the New York Giants because of hamstring injuries. Greg Little and rookie Josh Gordon likely will start Sunday, with Jordan

Cleveland Browns down 2 WRs for Week 5

Source: Draft Sharks

Browns WRs Mohamed Massaquoi and Travis Benjamin are both doubtful for Sunday's game against the Giants with hamstring injuries.  Greg Little and rookie Josh Gordon will start out wide for Cleveland.  Neither is a recommended fantasy option.

NFL Skinny: Week 5 preview

Source: Roto Arcade by Brandon Funston

I have to quickly vent about a topic that Michael Salfino broached in last week's Breakfast Table column. First, let me say that when it comes to statistical analysis of our fantasy game, Salfino is a first-round draft pick. But he made the mistake of taking a shot at Marshawn Lynch last week, and as an unapologetic Seattle homer, I certainly wasn't going to take it lying down. Here's the Salfino quote I took issue with:

"… while Lynch is better than Shonn Greene, no doubt, he similarly runs straight into contact. Despite his reputation for

Target Practice, Week 4: Better late than never, Jason Witten

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

In the aftermath of Dallas' ugly Monday night loss to Chicago, there are really not many reasons to feel OK about the team's offense. But if you forced me to identify something — anything — that Cowboys fans can hang their giant hats on, it would this: Jason Witten finally delivered a All Pro-level performance, following three weeks of dropped passes and unimpressive stat lines.

Witten hauled in 13 passes for 112 yards on 14 targets against the Bears D, crossing the goal line late in the fourth quarter, in garbage time. (Or, if you prefer, "Orton time.")

We can of course excuse Witten's slow start to the season, because the dude had been battling an achy spleen. He was sidelined for

Flames: Luck to crank volume to ’11′ in Week 5

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Each week the Noise highlights 12-13 somewhat obscure, unobvious names who he believes are destined to torch the competition. To qualify, each player must be started in fewer than 60 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Speaking as an accountability advocate, I will post the results, whether genius or moronic, the following week using the scoring system shown here. If you're a member of TEAM HUEVOS, post your Week 5 Flames in the comments section below.

Andrew Luck, Ind QB (19-percent started)
Matchup: vs. GB
From the neck up, Luck has

Browns | Josh Gordon could see increased role

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur seems ready to rely more on WR Josh Gordon with WR Greg Little still inconsistent. 'I think he'll find a way to be productive here in a way that we expect soon,' Shurmur said. Gordon said the team has devised plenty of plays designed for him, so he expects to be used more often.

Mohamed Massaquoi ruled out for Week 4

Source: Draft Sharks

Browns WR Mohamed Massaquoi (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Ravens.  Hopefully you weren't considering using him.  Greg Little, Josh Gordon, and Travis Benjamin will operate as Cleveland's top 3 WRs against Baltimore.  None of them is a recommended fantasy option.

Week 4 Pickups: The One With All the Vikings

Source: Fantasy Football Fools by Jacob

I’m 0-3 in one league, and I can’t stand it. So I’ll be all over the wires this week. You stand to benefit from my helpful or misguided research.

Obviously, we had an eventful weekend of football. Or whatever you call the sport the replacement refs are now calling for us.

Unfortunately for us all, there isn’t too much on the wire unless you’re in a very shallow league. Leshoure is probably owned. Brown probably got snatched before his start Thursday night. That leaves

Mohamed Massaquoi - Massaquoi unlikely to play Thursday

Source: The Huddle

Cleveland Browns WR Mohamed Massaquoi (hamstring) is unlikely to play in the team's Week 4 game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Sept. 27. WR Jordan Norwood may be activated for the first time this season as a result. WR Joshua Cribbs could also see more time in the offense.
Huddle Up: Massaquoi is the the Browns' second-leading receiver, behind rookie RB Trent Richardson, with 9 catches for 145 yards in 3 games. If he's out Thursday, expect more targets for WR Greg Little and count on an uptick in touches for the talented Cribbs, who only has 2 catches for 28 yards on 3 targets so far.

Greg Little on a short leash

Source: FFToday

Browns WR called out by coach

Browns Coach Pat Shurmur has suggested that Greg Little may be headed for limited playing time. Shurmur said, "We can't play a guy that's going to drop footballs...Greg has got to be more consistent catching the football. That's it." The Browns and their fans have also been upset with Little and his post play celebrations. Little caught two receptions for seventeen yards against the Bills last week. (ESPN)

FF Today's Take: Many fantasy experts considered

Browns | Greg Little promises changes

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns WR Greg Little promised to tone down his celebrations after the team is off to an 0-3 start this year. 'If we were 3-0, I think everybody would be doing the pose,' Little said. 'But we're 0-3 so everybody does not want to see that. I'll change it and just give the normal point with one finger, I guess. Like everybody else does.' Little was also seen staying on the field after his teammates left Monday, Sept. 24, working on catching passes from a JUGS machine.

Greg Little - Browns' WR Little could be demoted

Source: The Huddle

Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said he is contemplating replacing WR Greg Little in the starting lineup. Little dropped a third-down pass before halftime in Week 3 -- a play that would have went for a first down near midfield and extended the drive. 'We can't play a guy who's going to drop the football,' Shurmur said. 'But we have a young roster.' Little was among the league leaders in drops last year. He also turned a catch into an interception by having the ball go off his hands in Week 1. Shurmur has also not been pleased with Little's post-catch celebrations.
Huddle Up: Little was expected to take a big step forward in this, his second pro season, but it's been one of frustation for all parties involved,

Greg Little might lose playing time

Source: Draft Sharks

After another drop this past Sunday, Browns WR Greg Little seems to be in danger of losing playing time.  "Greg has got to work on catching the football more consistently," HC Pat Shurmur said on Monday.  "We can't play a guy that's going to drop the football."  Little already has 2 drops this season -- a year after putting a whopping 14 balls on the turf.  With just 7 catches and 74 yards through 3 weeks, he can be dropped in most fantasy leagues.

Browns may bench Little for dropping passes - Greg Little | CLE

Source: Rotoworld Football

Browns coach Pat Shurmur indicated Monday that Greg Little may be benched for dropping the football.

Browns | Greg Little could be demoted

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur said he is contemplating replacing WR Greg Little in the starting lineup. Little dropped a third-down pass before halftime in Week 3 - a play that would have went for a first down near midfield and extended the drive. 'We can't play a guy who's going to drop the football,' Shurmur said. 'But we have a young roster.' Little was among the league leaders in drops last year. He also turned a catch into an interception by having the ball go off his hands in Week 1. Shurmur has also not been pleased with Little's post-catch celebrations.

Browns | Greg Little listed as probable

Source: Footballguys.com

Cleveland Browns WR Greg Little (back) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 21, and is listed as probable for Week 3.