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No. 14 pick Lotulelei signs rookie contract

Panthers agreed to terms with No. 14 overall pick DT Star Lotulelei on a four-year contract.

Bandied about as a potential top-five pick before the draft, Lotulelei tumbled to the Panthers at No. 14, where he fills a massive need. A poor-man's Haloti Ngata, Lotulelei is going to stuff running lanes, but may not rush the quarterback like Ngata has. The Panthers will count on Lotulelei and his 6-foot-2, 311-pound frame to occupy multiple blockers. An absolute workhorse in college — he played nearly every defensive snap as a senior — Lotulelei has the potential to make an impact from day one on an underrated young front seven.

Wed, May 22, 2013 04:26:00 PM

Rex Burkhead (ribs) to return in Week 7

Rex Burkhead (ribs) wasn't listed on the Patriots' final injury report for Week 7 against the Falcons.

Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter

Oct 20 - 4:26 PM

Snead (hamstring) officially questionable

Willie Snead (hamstring) is questionable for Week 7 against the Packers.

He should be ready to roll after getting in a limited week of practice. Snead played just 27.3 percent of the Saints' snaps in his season debut last week, but should play a much bigger role against the Packers.

Source: Mike Triplett on Twitter

Oct 20 - 4:15 PM

Keenan Allen injured in Thursday's practice

Keenan Allen (questionable, shoulder) is "very hopeful" of playing against the Broncos in Week 7.

Allen fell on his shoulder at Thursday's practice and was listed as a DNP on Friday, casting doubt on his status for Week 7. However, Allen feels he can play through it, so perhaps will see him out there on Sunday. With the Chargers kicking off at 4:25 PM ET, Allen owners need to have a backup plan in place.

Source: Jack Wang on Twitter

Oct 20 - 3:55 PM

Dolphins' Pouncey (concussion) practices full

Dolphins C Mike Pouncey (concussion) returned to a full practice on Friday.

He's still listed as questionable, but this is a good sign for Pouncey's availability against the Jets. Pouncey is a true difference maker in the trenches.

Oct 20 - 3:27 PM

Rob Kelley (ankle) expected to start on MNF

Redskins coach Jay Gruden said he expects Rob Kelley (ankle) to start against the Eagles on Monday Night Football.

Kelley is back after missing Week 6 with an ankle injury. Though it appears Kelley will draw the start, Gruden said he expects all of the Redskins' running backs to be involved throughout the game including rookie Samaje Perine and pass-catcher Chris Thompson. Fat Rob will be a no-frills RB3 for Monday night's divisional showdown.

Source: Washington Redskins on Twitter

Oct 20 - 3:24 PM

DeVante Parker doubtful to face Jets

DeVante Parker (ankle) is doubtful for Week 7 against the Jets.

Parker is likely to miss his second straight game after suffering a sprained ankle against the Falcons in Week 5. Jarvis Landry drew 14 targets with Parker sidelined last week and should again be a target hog Sunday versus the Jets.

Source: Adam Beasley on Twitter

Oct 20 - 3:08 PM

Melvin Gordon listed as questionable

Melvin Gordon (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Week 7 against the Broncos.

There hasn't been concern over Gordon despite a limited practice week. He should be fine for Sunday, but there's a chance his workload is scaled back. Gordon is Rotoworld's No. 8 running back this wwek.

Source: chargers.com

Oct 20 - 3:05 PM

Allen misses practice, listed as questionable

Keenan Allen (shoulder) is questionable for Week 7 against the Broncos.

Allen was downgraded to DNP at Friday's practice, which is obviously concerning after being a late add to the injury report this week. He now appears to be on the wrong side of questionable for Sunday's 4:25 PM ET start in Los Angeles. Allen's absence would open up more looks for Tyrell Williams and Hunter Henry, though it's not an ideal matchup against Denver's vaunted "no-fly zone" secondary.

Source: Jack Wang on Twitter

Oct 20 - 3:05 PM

Terrance West (calf) ruled out for Week 7

Terrance West (calf) has been ruled out for Week 7.

West hasn't practiced since Week 5 and was never expected to play. The Ravens will continue to go with a committee of Alex Collins and Buck Allen. West isn't a lock to regain his starting role when healthy.

Source: ESPN

Oct 20 - 2:56 PM

Maclin (shoulder) questionable for Sunday

Jeremy Maclin (shoulder) is questionable for Week 7 against the Vikings.

Maclin was able to practice on a limited basis this week, but that was also the case in Week 6 when he sat out against the Bears. With Maclin, Breshad Perriman (concussion), Terrance West (calf), Mike Wallace (back) and Ben Watson (knee) all either out or questionable, the Ravens are in desperate need of healthy bodies.

Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter

Oct 20 - 2:44 PM

Ravens list Wallace (back) as questionable

Mike Wallace (back) is questionable for Week 7 against the Vikings.

Wallace hasn't practiced the last two days after taking a helmet to his back in last week's loss to the Bears. A decision on Wallace's status will probably go down to the wire. If he sits out, it would only be Wallace's second absence in nine NFL seasons.

Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter

Oct 20 - 2:43 PM