Fantasy Football Injury News: Jeremy Ruckert, Tyquan Thornton (2023)

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Fantasy Football Injury News

Check out the latest news and notes around the NFL.

Jeremy Ruckert dealt with plantar fasciitis last season

Jets’ head coach Robert Saleh shared that TE Jeremy Ruckert dealt with plantar fasciitis last season.

Fantasy Impact

The team selected Ruckert in the third round with the confidence that he would recover. Although it was a slow process, he has impressed the coaching staff in OTAs. Ruckert currently ranks as the TE62 in ECR, according to FantasyPros.

Jesse Garcia

Tyquan Thornton managing soft-tissue injury

Tyquan Thornton is managing a soft-tissue injury, per ESPN.

Fantasy Impact

Thornton was a very active participant in OTAs. Thornton tallied 247 yards and three touchdowns on 22 receptions last season. With the addition of JuJu Smith-Schuster and the potential addition of DeAndre Hopkins, Thornton’s playing time could be in jeopardy. He currently ranks as the WR82 in ECR, according to FantasyPros.

Jesse Garcia