Week 1 NFL Rumors [UPDATING]
By Bobby Burack
Week 1 of the NFL season is finally here. And we will be updating you all week long with all of the latest juicy rumors. Here is what is going on as we speak:
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Elliott looking at 20-25 snaps in Week 1
Ahead of Ezekiel Elliott’s first team practice since June, I’m told the plan right now is about 20-25 reps on Sunday, rookie Tony Pollard behind him and FB Jamize Olawale as your best blitz pickup guy on 3rd downs. Things can always change but this is the plan heading into today.
— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) September 4, 2019
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Ezekiel Elliott is on his way to Dallas
Shannon Sharpe says Ezekiel Elliott is on his way to Dallas to sign a seven-year mega deal.
Shannon Sharpe says Ezekiel Elliott is on his way to Dallas to sign a seven-year mega deal https://t.co/THsyM47i9K
— The Big Lead (@thebiglead) September 3, 2019
Later in the day his agent said a deal with the Cowboys was “very close” and the Elliott returned to Dallas to show his commitment to the franchise:
Ezekiel Elliott’s agent, Rocky Arceneaux, said a deal between his client and the Cowboys is, “very close,” upon arriving back in the country from Cabo.“I think Zeke is showing he’s committed by coming back to Dallas We didn’t come here not to do a... https://t.co/9MhpMfnS3J
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) September 3, 2019
Jordan Reed is expected to be cleared
It sounds like Redskins tight end Jordan Reed will be cleared for Week 1.
Redskins TE Jordan Reed is expected to be cleared for Week One despite recently being diagnosed with his 7th documented concussion.
— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) August 28, 2019
He's an adult who is free to make the decisions he wants with his life.
I guess my question is, should it still be his decision at this point?
Monday, Sept. 2
Melvin Gordon started following four teams on Instagram
After getting permission from the Chargers to seek a trade, running back Melvin Gordon started following the Eagles, Raiders, Falcons, and 49ers on Instagram.
Melvin Gordon trying to slide up in those DMs. Just started following Eagles, Raiders, Falcons and 49ers on IG pic.twitter.com/KIxakwiLXf
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) September 2, 2019
LeSean McCoy’s Week 1 status
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is unsure if LeSean McCoy will pay this week against the Jaguars.
Reid says he will see if McCoy plays against Jacksonville. Says it will be determined by how much of the offense can he pick up and how comfortable feels.
— Matt Derrick (@mattderrick) September 2, 2019
The latest on Ezekiel Elliott
Ezekiel Elliott’s deal is still reportedly “imminent” despite reports earlier today.
The way I would frame it is to say that Zeke’s camp indeed thinks a deal is imminent. The Cowboys want the public to think a deal is still far apart. https://t.co/hpm0NHXgxV
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) September 2, 2019
Wendell Smallwood is in demand
The Redskins, Colts, Jaguars, and Bengals all put a waivers claim on Wendell Smallwood this weekend.
The most popular player to hit the waiver system this weekend was former Eagles RB Wendell Smallwood. Four teams - the Redskins, Colts, Jaguars and Bengals - all placed a claim on him, per source.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 2, 2019
Josh Jones is visiting the Bills
Former Packers’ safety Josh Jones is visiting Buffalo today.
Former Packers’ safety Josh Jones is visiting the Bills today, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 2, 2019
Melvin Gordon does not plan to report for Week 1
The current plan is for Melvin Gordon to not report for Week 1.
Chargers running back Melvin Gordon does not plan to report for Week 1 as he sorts through potential trade options during his holdout, according to a source. My understanding is only a new development would bring him in.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) September 2, 2019
We will update this post as more information becomes available.