The Cardinals are trading Isaiah Simmons to the Giants for a seventh-round pick. That marks a steep fall for the former first-round pick who is in just his fourth season, the final on his rookie contract. Arizona moved Simmons from LB to safety this offseason but clearly wasn't satisfied with him in the new role. We'll see whether Simmons can carve out a meaningful role with his new team, but odds stand against him rebuilding IDP value.
The Giants have agreed to a four-year pact with LB Bobby Okereke. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that it's worth $40 million total, with $22 million of that guaranteed. It clearly positions Okereke as the lead LB for a team that has lacked such a guy since Blake Martinez tore an ACL early in 2021. Okereke spent the past two seasons starting for the Colts, racking up 283 total tackles. He has also defensed 17 passes across four seasons. Okereke sits among the top 15 LBs in our dynasty rankings. Don't be surprised if he lands inside the top 10 when our 2023 IDP rankings come out.
Giants DL Leonard Williams left Sunday's win over the Colts with a neck injury. He missed time earlier this season with a neck issue. We'll keep an eye on this one to see his Week 18 status. Don't be surprised if he sits, though, with a playoff berth sewed up.
Giants EDGE Azeez Ojulari (ankle) and S Xavier McKinney (hand) are active for today's game against the Colts. Both carry IDP upside against a struggling offense. McKinney sits higher in our Week 17 IDP rankings, at their respective positions.
The Giants are activating S Xavier McKinney from IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, and he's expected to play, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. That's a shift vs. Friday, when HC Brian Daboll said he didn't expect McKinney to return. The safety has been out since suffering a hand injury in a 4-weeler accident during the team's Week 9 bye. We'll watch for further word on McKinney's role against Indy, but we've already added him to the Week 17 IDP rankings for a high-upside matchup.
Giants EDGE Azeez Ojulari left Saturday's loss to the Vikings with an ankle injury and was ruled out before the end of the game. He said post-game X-rays came back negative, though. Ojulari said he was "sore" but that he hoped to be ready for the Week 17 meeting with the Colts. We'll see about his status this week.
Giants DL Leonard Williams (neck) is active for tonight’s game against the Commanders. CB Nick McCloud (illness) is active as well
Giants DL Leonard Williams (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders. Williams missed last week's game after leaving the previous Washington meeting early. We'll see about his status Sunday evening. The late kick makes him tough to wait for in many IDP lineups.
Giants DL Leonard Williams (neck) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Eagles. His likely absence can only help a matchup that already looked just fine for RB Miles Sanders. CB Adoree' Jackson (knee) is out. It'll be his 2nd straight missed game, leaving the D without its top corner.
Giants DL Leonard Williams left Sunday's game against the Commanders after hurting his neck. HC Brian Daboll said Monday only that Williams' neck is sore and that they're not sure yet about his status for the Week 14 game against the Eagles.
Giants CB Adoree' Jackson suffered an MCL sprain in Sunday's loss to the Lions and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The long end of that would keep him out until the final week of the regular season. Jackson is certainly OK to drop in redraft IDP leagues.
Giants DL Dexter Lawrence (back) is active for today's game against the Lions.
Giants S Xavier McKinney said Tuesday there's "no timeline" on his return from the hand injury suffered over the team's bye, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan. McKinney landed on the non-football injury list Monday and had surgery Tuesday on multiple fingers after a Can-Am crash in Mexico. He said his hand "will be fine" but couldn't commit to making it back onto the field before the end of this season. McKinney is droppable in most IDP redraft formats. Dane Belton and Jason Pinnock are the candidates to fill in for him.
Giants S Xavier McKinney revealed Monday that he suffered a hand injury in an ATV accident during the bye week that will keep him out for "a few weeks." We'll see about the specific return date. Rookie Dane Belton looks likeliest to pick up the playing time in McKinney's absence.
Giants DL Leonard Williams (elbow) is active for today's game against the Seahawks.
Giants DL Leonard Williams (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks. He managed limited practices all week. We'll check his status Sunday. EDGE Oshane Ximines (quad) has been ruled out.
Giants DL Leonard Williams (knee) is active for today's game against the Ravens. EDGE Azeez Ojulari (calf) is out after entering the day doubtful.
Giants DL Leonard Williams (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens. EDGE Azeez Ojulari (calf) is doubtful.
Giants DL Leonard Williams (knee) and EDGE Azeez Ojulari (calf) are inactive for today's game against the Packers.
Giants DL Leonard Williams is questionable for Sunday morning's game against the Packers with the MCL sprain that cost him the past 2 games. Williams did put in limited practices all week and is expected to play, according to SI.com's Patricia Traina, "albeit on a pitch count." That last bit makes Williams a risky IDP option. He might be fine for deeper leagues, given Green Bay's run-leaning offense and the sack upside of a shaky O-line.
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