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| The Detroit Lions have signed defensive tackle Joe Cohen from the practice squad, according to the Twitter page of beat writer John Niyo. |
Our View: Cohen has bounced around a bit this season, and he isn't anything more than depth, even for the Lions. Don't expect to see him making much of an impact on the defense this week.
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| Lions beat writer John Niyo is reporting on Twitter that the team has released wide receiver John Standeford. |
Our View: Standeford was signed by the team on October 13, an he never really made an impact on the offense. He isn't a bad depth guy, but he doesn't stand much of a chance to make an impact with anyone this season.
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| The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Biren Ealy from the practice squad to the active roster, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Ealy will assume the vacated roster spot of injured offensive lineman Jason Spitz. |
Our View: Ealy will provide some insurance for the team after Donald Driver missed time this week with a stinger. He doesn't figure to make much of an impact this week, and it will likely take some serious injuries for Ealy to get significant time.
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| The Green Bay Press-Gazette is reporting that the Packers have placed starting center Jason Spitz on injured reserve, ending his 2009 season. Spitz is dealing with a lower back injury. |
Our View: This is awful news for a team that is already struggling mightily on the offensive line. He hadn't played since October 5, but this means the team won't be getting any help on the line any time soon. Aaron Rodgers better get used to being on his back, because there doesn't look like much relief in sight.
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| According to the team's official website, the Miami Dolphins have signed linebacker J.D. Folsom off the practice squad to the active roster. The team released linebacker William Kershaw to make room on the roster. |
Our View: Folsom is a rookie who was a seventh-round pick by the team this season, and he doesn't figure to be a factor on the defense this week. The team needed some depth at the position with Channing Crowder out, but Folsom will likely be relegated to special teams duty against the Pats on Sunday.
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| According to the Twitter page of Dolphins' writer Edgar Thompson, defensive tackle Jason Ferguson has been ruled out of Sunday's game. Ferguson is dealing with an elbow injury. |
Our View: Ferguson was listed as doubtful, but he won't be available to the team this weekend. It looks like Paul Soliai will go in his place, but losing Ferguson will hurt the Dolphins against the Pats.
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| Dolphins' linebacker Channing Crowder has been ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Patriots, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Edgar Thompson. Crowder is still recovering from a shoulder injury. |
Our View: Crowder was originally listed as doubtful for the game, but the team has decided to officially rule him out. It looks like he should be able to go next week, but we will monitor his ability to practice as next week progresses.
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| The Nashville Tennessean is reporting that the Titans plan to sign offensive lineman Fernando Velasco off the practice squad to the active roster. Velasco will take the roster spot of the recently released Chris Davis. |
Our View: Velasco has been on the practice squad all season, so he doesn't figure to be anything more than depth on the offensive line. He shouldn't have any impact whatsoever on the fantasy game.
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| According to the injury report for Monday's game, Steelers' safety Ryan Clark is being listed as doubtful. Clark will likely miss the game due to his sickle-cell trait. |
Our View: Clark has made it known that he wants to play, but the thin air in Denver can create real problems with this illness. Don't expect him to be available, as the coaching staff has indicated he will likely be kept out.
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| Bobby Engram has been released by the Kansas City Chiefs, according to ProFootballTalk.com. The Chiefs needed a roster spot for the newly activated Kolby Smith. |
Our View: Engram only had five catches as a member of the Chiefs, so this move comes as no surprise. His career could very well be over after this setback, but his time as a fantasy receiver has been finished for a long time.
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