Rams GM Les Snead said Tyler Higbee has had surgery to repair his torn ACL, but his timeline to return is "still unclear." (Source: Sarah Barshop on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Higbee tore his ACL and MCL in the Rams Wild Card loss against the Lions. His injury status will be worth monitoring throughout the rest of the offseason.
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot said Kyle Pitts is healthy this offseason. (Source: Zach Klein on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Fontenot added that the team still has a lot of faith in Pitts. New Falcons OC Zac Robinson has said he expects Pitts to be a key part of the Falcons passing attack. It is also worth noting that Atlanta released Jonnu Smith, who saw 70 targets last season.
Arik Armstead announced he will undergo surgery this offseason on a torn meniscus. (Source: NBCSports.com)
Fantasy Impact: Armstead is still expected to be healthy for training camp as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks in his recovery. He told reporters that he suffered the injury back in Week 13.
Jerick McKinnon remains a game-time decision, but he is expected to play in the Super Bowl on Sunday against the 49ers. (Source: James Palmer on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McKinnon is expected to return after undergoing hernia surgery just over one month ago. It is unclear what role he'll play, but he'll likely have some role in the passing game out of the backfield.
Chris Jones is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the 49ers. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jones was never thought to be in danger of missing the biggest game of the season. He should be at full strength for Sunday.
Rashee Rice is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the 49ers. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rice was listed as a full participant at practice on Friday. He will remain in his No. 1 wide receiver role for Sunday's big game.
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Isiah Pacheco is off the injury report for Sunday's game against the 49ers. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Pacheco will continue to play through toe and ankle injuries. He should remain in his workhorse role for the biggest game of the season.
Joe Thuney has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49ers. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thuney was considered a long shot to be able to take the field. He'll remain sidelined after also missing the AFC Championship.
New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) said on Joe Rogan's podcast that he's progressing well, feeling good, and can do everything but sprint at his top speed. (Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rodgers is five months removed from his surgery and is aiming to return at the start of the 2024 season, a year after his initial tear. The 40-year-old signal-caller only got four snaps into his Jets career before the injury, redirecting the trajectory of New York's season. His age brings concern when paired with the injury, but there's optimism the Jets could be competitive next season in a tough decision.
T.J. Hockenson reportedly could miss the first month of the 2024 season. (Source: ESPN.com)
Fantasy Impact: After tearing his ACL and MCL in December, Hockenson elected to wait over one month to undergo surgery to allow his MCL to heal. The typical timeline to recovery from this surgery is nine months, which would leave him at a potential return date in early October. This will be a situation to monitor all offseason for fantasy managers regarding one of the top tight ends in the game and in fantasy football.
George Kittle was a limited participant at practice on Wednesday. (Source: Matt Maiocco on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he expects Kittle to be a full-go at practice on Thursday. Despite not practicing last week, Kittle told reporters he fully expected to be good to play come Sunday and that remains the case.
The Kansas City Chiefs are activating WR Skyy Moore (knee) from the injured reserve list ahead of Super Bowl 58 against the San Francisco 49ers. (Source: Kansas City Chiefs on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Moore has not played since Dec. 17, missing the Chiefs' last six games, including the postseason. Despite the Chiefs struggling to find reliable and consistent receiver help, Moore struggled to establish himself in his sophomore season, watching the WR1 role get taken over by rookie Rashee Rice. Moore had just 21 catches for 244 yards in 14 games in 2023 and has played 53% of the team's offensive snaps.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said "we'll see" on Kadarius Toney playing in the Super Bowl. (Source: Nate Taylor on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Toney was ruled out for the AFC Championship though according to him on an Instagram live, he wasn't actually hurt. This remains a status to monitor regarding his status for Sunday.
Willie Gay Jr. is not listed on the injury report for the Super Bowl against the 49ers. (Source: Matt McMullen on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Gay was hopeful to play in the AFC Championship, but he was ruled out. He got in full practices this week on Thursday and Friday, putting him on track to return for the Super Bowl.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Ryan Jensen announced on Friday, Feb. 2 that he is retiring from the NFL, per his Instagram. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jensen, 32, played eight seasons in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens (four) and Buccaneers (five). He missed the entire 2022 and 2023 regular seasons as he battled a knee injury right after hitting his prime moments as a pro -- including a Super Bowl win and his first Pro Bowl nod. Jensen started 90 career games, playing in 100, and appeared in his last game in the 2022 postseason game against the Dallas Cowboys, Tom Brady's last NFL game.
Kareem Hunt underwent sports hernia surgery to repair ruptured adductor. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hunt had been on the injury report for most of the season due to a groin issue. He finished the season rushing for 411 yards and nine touchdowns on 135 carries with 15 receptions while playing through the injury. Hunt is set to enter free agency this offseason.
Ambry Thomas is considered day-to-day following Sunday's NFC Championship win over the Lions. (Source: David Lombardi on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thomas and George Kittle are the lone 49ers' players to land on the injury report following Sunday's game. They'll both have an extra week to get fully healthy for the Super Bowl against the Chiefs in two weeks.
Charles Omenihu tore his ACL in the AFC Championship on Sunday against the Ravens. (Source: Jonathan Jones on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Omenihu will miss the Super Bowl against his former team in the 49ers. He was having a career year with seven sacks, 28 tackles and two forced fumbles.
Rock Ya-Sin is expected play in the AFC Championship on Sunday against the Chiefs. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ya-Sin had been listed as questionable. He will play barring any setbacks as Baltimore looks to make it to the Super Bowl. Marlon Humphrey (calf) is also expected to make his return.
Marlon Humphrey is expected to play on Sunday against the Chiefs. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Humphrey will make his return after being sidelined the past two games for the Ravens. He'll be a big boost to the secondary for Baltimore against Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City.
