Steelers Injury Report: Week 17 @ Seahawks

by James Layton

The Steelers are coming off a big win against a divisional opponent last week beating the Bengals 34-11. They hope to continue that this week against the Seahawks. With their playoff hope still alive, even though it’s a slim chance.

The Seahawks are coming into this game pretty banged up with seven players on the injury report with an injury designation.

Let’s get into the injury report.

Steelers

  • Kenny Pickett, QB Ankle Questionable
  • Elandon Roberts, ILB Pectoral OUT
  • Minkah Fitzpatrick, S Knee OUT
  • Trenton Thompson, S Neck OUT

Seahawks

  • Kenneth Walker II, RB Shoulder/Illness Questionable
  • Nick Bellore, LB Knee Questionable
  • Jordyn Brooks, LB Ankle Questionable
  • Devon Witherspoon, CB Hip Questionable
  • D’Wayne Eskridge, WR Ribs OUT
  • Jason Peters, OT Foot OUT
  • Mario Edwards, DE Knee OUT
  • Jamal Adams, S Knee OUT

NFL Transaction Report 9/1

By Barb Layton

Bears
Signed DB AJ Thomas to the practice squad

Bills
Released QB Matt Barkley from IR with an injury settlement

Broncos
Signed LB Ben Niemann to the practice squad
Cut WR Michael Bandy from the practice squad

Browns
Signed CB AJ Green to the practice squad

Cardinals
Signed WR Daniel Arias, OL Marquis Hayes, S Javante Moffett, DL Ben Stille and TE Blake Whitehurst to the practice squad
Released CB Quavian White from the practice squad

Chargers
Waived WR Darrius Shepherd from IR with a settlement
Signed CB Chris Wilcox to the practice squad

Chiefs
Waived LB Olakunle Fatukasi from IR
Signed TE Gerritt Price to the practice squad
Released DT Chris Williams from the practice squad

Colts
Signed DT McTelvin Agim to the practice squad
Released DT Caleb Sampson from the practice squad

Commanders
Released RB Jonathan Williams from IR with a settlement

Giants
Signed OL Jaylon Thomas to the practice squad
Released OL Tyree Phillips from the practice squad

Lions
Re-signed TE Darrell Daniels to the practice squad

Packers
Signed DL Jonathan Ford to the practice squad
Released C James Empey from the practice squad

Panthers
Signed RB Jashaun Corbin and OL David Sharpe to the practice squad

Patriots
Signed WR Jalen Reagor and WR TJ Luther to the practice squad
Released WR Thryick Pitts from the practice squad
Waived LB Diego Fagot from IR with a settlement

Rams
Signed DB Duke Shelly
Placed LB Ochaun Mathis on IR

Seahawks
Signed LB Jon Rhattingan, G Ben Brown and CB Robert Rochell to the practice squad
Released QB Holton Ahlers and OL Greg Eiland from the practice squad

Steelers
Signed LB Tariq Carpenter to the practice squad

Titans
Signed OL Justin Murray to the practice squad

NFL Transaction Report 8/12

By Barb Layton

So, we got to see several of the teams play this weekend. Let’s take a look to see what they have done in the league.

Browns
Signed RB Jordan Wilkins
Waived DB Bubba Bolden with injury designation
Placed LB Jordan Phillips on IR

Buccaneers
Signed WR Cephus Johnson
Waived DB Duron Lowe

Dolphins
Waived QB John Lovett from IR with a settlement

Lions
Waived CB Tae Hayes

Patriots
Signed RB CJ Marable and OT Micah Vanterpool
Waived LB Olokunie Fatukasi and ST Jordan Helig

Raiders
Signed LB Kana’i Mauga and RB Derwin Thompson
Waived WR DJ Turner and LB Darius Harris with an injury designation

Seahawks
Signed WR Ra’Shaun Henry
Waived DT Robert Cooper

Texans
Waived K Jake Bates

NFL Transaction Report 8/4

By Barb Layton

Here we go with the transaction report for today. There is a lot of players movement going on the teams.

Bears
Signing TE Mercedes Lewis
Released DE Jalyn Holmes

Browns
Signed LB Cam Bright, TE Miller Forristall, And WR Jalen Wayne
Waived WR Daylen Baldwin, CB Thomas Graham with injury designation
Waived P Joseph Charlton, RB Nate McCrary and T Hunter Thedford

Cardinals
Released LS Jack Coco
Signed RB Marlon Mack

Chiefs
DL Charles Omenihu is suspended for 6 games

Colts
CB Chris Lammons suspended 3 games
Signing RB Kenyan Drake

Cowboys
Agreed to a contract extension with S Malik Hooker

Falcons
Signed DL Matthew Gotal, OL Michal Menet, DL Caeveon Patton and WR Matthew Sexton

Giants
Waived/injured WR Jeff Smith
Signed DT Donovan Jeter

Lions
Signing CB Tae Hayes

Panthers
Signing CB Mac McCain
Waived CB Colby Richardson

Saints
RB Alvin Kamara suspended for 3 games

Seahawks
WR Dee Eskridge is suspended for 6 games

Texans
Place C Scott Quessenberry on IR
Sign DT DJ Scaife
Waived G Dylan Deatherage from IR with settlement

Vikings
Sign RB Abram Smith
Waived FB Zach Ojile

Top 50 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver in 2023

By Barb Layton

So, it is fantasy football season once again. Today we are going to look at the top 50 wide receivers. I love this position for they come in all shapes and sizes. They fit a need for your particular scheme.

Let us start.

  1. Stefon Diggs, Bills
  2. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  3. Justin Jefferson, Vikings
  4. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
  5. AJ Brown, Eagles
  6. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
  7. Cee Dee Lamb, Cowboys
  8. Tee Higgins, Bengals
  9. Davante Adams, Raiders
  10. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins
  11. Mike Evans, Buccaneers
  12. Deebo Samuel, 49ers
  13. Diontae Johnson, Steelers
  14. Garrett Wilson, Jets
  15. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Bears
  16. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers
  17. Calvin Ridley, Jaguars
  18. DeVonta Smith, Eagles
  19. Amari Cooper, Browns
  20. Chris Olave, Saints
  21. DK Metcalf, Seahawks
  22. Keenan Allen, Chargers
  23. DeAndre Hopkins, ?
  24. Terry McLaurin, Commanders
  25. DJ Moore, Bears
  26. Chrisian Watson, Packers
  27. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
  28. Mike Williams, Chargers
  29. Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
  30. Michael Pittman, Colts
  31. Christian Kirk, Jaguars
  32. Drake London, Falcons
  33. Jahan Dotson, Commanders
  34. Jerry Jeudy, Broncos
  35. George Pickens, Steelers
  36. Marquise Brown, Cardinals
  37. Brandin Cooks, Cowboys
  38. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks
  39. Gabriel Davis, Bills
  40. Courtland Sutton, Broncos
  41. DJ Chark, Panthers
  42. Michael Gallup, Cowboys
  43. Treylon Burks, Titans
  44. Odell Beckham, Jr., Ravens
  45. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots
  46. Jordan Addison, Vikings
  47. Jakobi Meyers, Raiders
  48. Allen Lazard, Jets
  49. Michael Thomas, Saints
  50. Kadarius Toney, Chiefs

NFL Transaction Report 11/8

By Barb Layton

Broncos
Placing C Lloyd Cushenberry on IR
Promoting S Anthony Harris
Signed WR Kaden Davis to the practice squad

Browns
Waived CB Herb Miller
Signed WR Cyril Grayson to the practice squad

Buccaneers
Sign OLB Charles Snowden to the practice squad
Released OLB JoJo Ozougwu

Dolphins
Released DE Big Kat Bryant
Signed FB Jake Bargas to the practice squad

Eagles
Promote S Andre Chachere
Sign OT Fred Johnson to the practice squad

Falcons
Place OL Matt Hennessy to the IR
Promoted DB Jovante Moffett from the practice squad
Released DB BoPete Keyes from the practice squad
Signed OLB Quinton Bell and OL Jonotthan Harrison

Giants
Sign DT Aaron Crawford to the practice squad
Release DB Olaijah Griffin

Packers
Released WR Kawaan Baker from the practice squad

Panthers
Designate S Jeremy Chinn to return from the IR

Raiders
Waiving S Jonathan Abrams

Rams
Waived S Terrell Burgess and TE Kendall Blanton

Ravens
Activate TE Charlie Kolar from the IR

Saints
Waived G Wyatt Davis
Released RB Jake Funk and QB Brett Hundley from the practice squad

Seahawks
Signed RB Godwin Igwebuike to the practice squad

Steelers
Cut LB Ryan Anderson and K Nick Sciba from the practice squad
Signed WR Josh Malone to the practice squad

Workout Report for Thursday 10/6 and Friday 10/7

by James Layton

It has been a slow couple of day for workouts as it always is leading up to game day. Twenty-two players were brought in for either a tryout or visit over Thursday and Friday. Of those twenty-two players so far only two players were signed to a Practice Squad.

Thursday

Tryouts

Chargers

Taylor Bertolet, K (Signed to the Practice Squad)

Dolphins

  • Tino Ellis, DB
  • Jaylen Twyman, DT

Seahawks

  • Kuony Deng, LB
  • Deandre Johnson, LB
  • Zach McCloud, LB
  • Charles Snowden, LB

Visit

Chiefs

Chris Conley, WR (Signed to the Practice Squad)

Friday

Tryouts

Ravens

Brock Miller, P

Browns

  • Tyler Clark, DT
  • Myron Cunningham, OT
  • Ben DiNucci, QB
  • Prince Emili, DT
  • Jaquez Ezzard, WR
  • Brandon Lewis, WR
  • Nate McCrary, RB
  • Abram Smith, RB
  • Kenny Stills, WR
  • Jordan Williams, DT

Raiders

  • Tyler Hall, DB
  • Brandon King, LB
  • Harvey Langi, LB
  • Quandre Mosely, DB

Rams Official Roster Cuts

by Barb Layton
  • WR Landon Akers
  • T AJ Arcuri
  • T Chandler Brew
  • DE Earnest Brown
  • TE Roger Carter
  • DB TJ Carter
  • DT Elijah Garcia
  • LB Chris Garrett
  • DB Jake Gervase
  • DB Grant Haley
  • TE Jacob Harris
  • LB Anthony Hines
  • DB Daniel Isom
  • G Jeremiah Kolone
  • DB Duron Lowe
  • TE Jared Pinkney
  • T Max Pircher
  • RB Trey Ragas
  • G Jack Snyder
  • DE Brayden Thomas
  • WR Austin Trammell
  • DE Benton Whitley

Updated: 2022 NFL Draft Unsigned Draft Picks

by James Layton

There are still twenty-one draft picks that remain unsigned as of today. The Falcons have signed second round outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie this week.

It surprising how there are twelve second round picks on this list.

Here’s the remaining players.

  • Falcons: Desmond Ridder, QB
  • Ravens: David Ojabo, OLB
  • Ravens: Daniel Faalele, OT
  • Ravens: Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB
  • Panthers: Matt Corral, QB
  • Bears: Jaquan Brisker, S
  • Browns: Perrion Winfrey, DT
  • Packers: Christian Watson, WR
  • Vikings: Andrew Booth Jr, CB
  • Vikings: Ed Ingram, G
  • Saints: Alontae Taylor, CB
  • Giants: Wan’Dale Robinson, WR
  • Giants: Dane Belton, S
  • Jets: Breece Hall, RB
  • Seahawks: Boye Mafe, DE
  • Seahawks: Kenneth Walker III, RB
  • Seahawks: Coby Bryant, CB
  • Buccaneers: Logan Hall, DE
  • Buccaneers: Cade Otton, TE
  • Titans: Roger McCreary, CB
  • Titans: Malik Willis, QB

Top 100 Fantasy Football Big Board

by Barb Layton

I just love every year looking at Fantasy Football Big Boards. So, I thought I would give it a try this year.

I generally try to draft 2 excellent running backs in my first couple picks. Then I choose the wide receivers, quarterbacks and tight ends.

So, let’s begin the big board.

  1. Derrick Henry, RB Titans
  2. Jonathan Taylor, RB Colts
  3. Nick Chubbs, RB Browns
  4. Dalvin Cook, RB Vikings
  5. Austin Ekeler, RB Chargers
  6. Cooper Kupp, WR Rams
  7. Christian McCaffrey, RB Panthers
  8. Davante Adams, WR Raiders
  9. Aaron Jones, RB Packers
  10. Najee Harris, RB Steelers
  11. Ja’Marr Chase, WR Bengals
  12. Joe Mixon, RB Bengals
  13. Leonard Fournette, RB Buccaneers
  14. A.J. Brown, WR Eagles
  15. Justin Jefferson, WR Vikings
  16. Darren Waller, TE Raiders
  17. Mike Evans, WR Buccaneers
  18. Mark Andrews, TE Ravens
  19. Saquon Barkley, RB Giants
  20. Travis Kelce, TE Chiefs
  21. Josh Allen, QB Bills
  22. Deebo Samuel, WR 49ers
  23. Patrick Mahomes, QB Chiefs
  24. James Conner, RB Cardinals
  25. Justin Herbert, QB Chargers
  26. Tee Higgins, WR Bengals
  27. Lamar Jackson, QB Ravens
  28. Dalton Schultz, TE Cowboys
  29. Diontae Johnson, WR Steelers
  30. Tyler Lockett, WR Seahawks
  31. Joe Burrow, QB Bengals
  32. David Montgomery, RB Bears
  33. Hunter Renfrow, WR Raiders
  34. Dak Prescott, QB Cowboys
  35. Javonte Williams, RB Broncos
  36. Kyle Pitts, TE Falcons
  37. Tom Brady, QB Buccaneers
  38. George Kittle, TE 49ers
  39. Tyreek Hill, WR Dolphins
  40. Derek Carr, QB Raiders
  41. Stefon Diggs, WR Bills
  42. Rashaad Penny, RB Seahawks
  43. Kyler Murray, QB Cardinals
  44. DK Metcalf, WR Seahawks
  45. Kirk Cousins, QB Vikings
  46. Jalen Hurts, QB Eagles
  47. Mecole Hardman, WR Chiefs
  48. Jameis Winston, QB Saints
  49. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR Lions
  50. Matthew Stafford, QB Rams
  51. Tua Tagovoiloa, QB Dolphins
  52. Mac Jones, QB Patriots
  53. Jaylen Waddle, WR Dolphins
  54. Keenan Allen, WR Chargers
  55. Chase Claypool, WR Steelers
  56. Zack Wilson, QB Jets
  57. Russell Wilson, QB Broncos
  58. Aaron Rodgers, QB Packers
  59. Michael Pittman, WR Colts
  60. Ryan Tannehill, QB Titans
  61. Mike Williams, WR Chargers
  62. Amari Cooper, WR Browns
  63. Gabriel Davis, WR Bills
  64. Miles Sanders, RB Eagles
  65. Matt Ryan, QB Colts
  66. Travis Etienne, RB Jaguars
  67. Josh Jacobs, RB Raiders
  68. Cam Akers, RB Rams
  69. D’Andre Swift, RB Lions
  70. Justin Fields, QB Bears
  71. Adam Thielen, WR Vikings
  72. D.J. Moore, WR Panthers
  73. CeeDee Lamb, WR Cowboys
  74. Elijah Moore, WR Panthers
  75. Cordarrelle Patterson, RB Falcon
  76. Daniel Jones, QB Giants
  77. Ezekiel Elliott, RB Cowboys
  78. Carson Wentz, QB Commanders
  79. Devin Singletary, RB Bills
  80. Mitchell Trubisky, QB Steelers
  81. Jared Goff, QB Lions
  82. Michael Gallup, WR Cowboys
  83. Antonio Gibson, RB Commanders
  84. Darnell Mooney, WR Bears
  85. Marlon Mack, RB Texans
  86. Trevor Lawrence, QB Jaguars
  87. Elijah Moore, WR Jets
  88. Chris Godwin, WR Buccaneers
  89. Davis Mills, QB Texans
  90. Michael Thomas, WR Saints
  91. Brandon Aiyuk, WR 49ers
  92. Pat Freiermuth, TE Steelers
  93. Alan Lazard, WR Packers
  94. Terry McLaurin, WR Commanders
  95. JK Dobbins, RB Ravens
  96. Trey Lance, QB 49ers
  97. JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR Chiefs
  98. Tyler Higbee, TE Rams
  99. Dallas Goedert, TE Eagles
  100. Alvin Kamara, RB Saints