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Hendon Hooker ‘a ways away’ from playing, rehab going well
According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, rookie QB Hendon Hooker‘s rehab for his ACL injury has gone well, but he is still “a ways away” from returning.
Fantasy Impact
It’s unclear if Hooker will play in 2023 or if he will even be a long-term option for the Lions. Detroit has gotten him involved in practices, throwing the ball and simulating game scripts, but he is still without pads playing against air. Hooker has reportedly been very involved in learning with the team and in his rehab, but the team is reportedly in no rush to get him back, even if he is “way ahead of schedule,” according to Hooker. Once he returns to real practices, the Lions can evaluate their future with their third-rounder.
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Tank Dell building chemistry and timing with Stroud
According to Drew Dougherty of Texans TV, rookie WR Tank Dell and rookie QB C.J. Stroud have been building chemistry and timing with one another since draft night, Stroud says.
Fantasy Impact
There were reports after the 2023 NFL Draft that selecting Dell was a special request of Stroud. Dell is undersized but quick, and he threatens defenses vertically by playing larger than his size. A player like Dell is dangerous when he builds rapport with a QB like he did with Clayton Tune at Houston. Dell is drafted on average as the rookie WR12, according to FantasyPros’ ADP data.
Jordan Epp
Zay Flowers (illness) expected to return Monday
Zay Flowers (illness) is expected to return to practice Monday, per Ravens’ head coach John Harbaugh.
Fantasy Impact
Flowers has reportedly made a great impression early on in training camp, but has been forced to miss some time due to an illness. Flowers will hopefully return Monday as he looks to continue to build chemistry with QB Lamar Jackson. The 22-year-old rookie currently ranks as WR50 in ECR, according to FantasyPros.
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