It’s never too early to check in on player injury statuses ahead of the 2022 season, and our news desk has you covered. Let’s take a look at the latest injury news and notes around the NFL.
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Tee Higgins is a ‘full go’ for training camp
According to the Enquirer’s Charlie Goldsmith, Tee Higgins will be a ‘full go’ in training camp despite having offseason shoulder surgery back in April. (Source: Charlie Goldsmith on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Higgins is coming off a great sophomore campaign where he totaled 74 receptions, 1091 yards, and six touchdowns in 14 games played. Knowing that he will be a full participant should give fantasy owners the confidence to be drafted as a back-end WR1. Entering year three and running alongside Ja’Marr Chase in a Joe Burrow-led offense, Higgins is primed to have another solid year, especially if he can take the next step in his development.
Michael Thomas officially off PUP list
Michael Thomas was back on the field participating in drills and officially off the PUP list. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The 29-year-old wide receiver missed all of 2021, but before that, he had tallied 510 receptions for 5,950 yards and 32 touchdowns. Thomas’ return presents an interesting quandary for fantasy managers as his draft ranking may swing from “potential sleeper” to “potential bust” in a matter of days. Though he seemed to have a down year, his underlying metrics in 2020 were still solid, and he will boost Jameis Winston’s value. It’s essential to keep in mind that MT’s most productive seasons came with Drew Brees at the helm, but his return should be encouraging for everyone who rosters him because of the potential.
Jameis Winston participating in team drills to being training camp
Saints HC Dennis Allen said Jameis Winston is going to participate in team drills, which he did not really do during OTAs. (Source: Katherine Terrell on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Saints expect Winston to make a full recovery and be 100% for Week 1. The former Heisman winner and No. 1 overall NFL draft pick was playing some of his best football last season prior to the injury. Through the first seven weeks the Saints were 5-2, with Winston throwing 14 touchdowns and just three interceptions. When healthy, Winston has is a sure-lock QB2 with QB1 upside. While the Saints have a new head coach in Dennis Allen, the play calling shouldn’t change much with Pete Carmichael still the team’s offensive coordinator.
Antonio Gibson practicing on side to begin training camp
Antonio Gibson was seen practicing on the side field to start training camp. (Source: Pete Hailey on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It looks like Washington will take things a bit slower with Gibson compared to the rest of their running backs. He suffered a hamstring injury during OTA’s that was considered minor, so this is most likely a precaution and he won’t be too limited for too long. Gibson will remain the highest drafted Commanders RB, but talk of a lesser workload should give more value to guys like JD McKissic and Brian Robinson.
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