Akiem Hicks Has Strained Hammy, Dwayne Harris May Be Done
Chicago Bears defensive lineman Akiem Hicks (hamstring) suffered a strained right hamstring in the Monday night loss to the Vikings, while wide receiver/punt returner Dwayne Harris (triceps) is waiting on confirmation for a torn triceps muscle. Hicks would be a big loss to the Bears strong defensive front if he were to miss any time, but the good news is that Chicago is off during their Week 11 bye and Hicks will have extra time to rest ahead of a big Week 12 divisional matchup with the Packers. The 31-year-old ranks 12th among defensive lineman in IDP leagues with 25 tackles, 3.5 sacks and one fumble recovery. Harris would be done for the rest of the season if his tests confirm a torn triceps muscle.
Oakland Raiders running back Deandre Washington (knee) and wide receiver Dwayne Harris (foot) were limited in practice on Friday but are questionable for Week 2 against the Broncos. Both players are buried on the depth chart and wouldn't even be locks to be active if they were fully healthy.
Free-agent wide receiver/return man Dwayne Harris signed with the Oakland Raiders on an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Harris spent time with special teams coach Rich Bisaccia from their time in Oakland, and Harris is likely to take over kick-return duties after the team traded Cordarrelle Patterson to the Patriots. Harris had a combined 37 receptions in 2015 and 2016 for the Giants, and he's unlikely to make much of an offensive impact in his new digs. You can ignore Harris in upcoming fantasy drafts this fall.
Brandon Marshall, Dwayne Harris Could Be Cap Casualties
New York Giants wide receivers Brandon Marshall and Dwayne Harris could be in danger of being cut to save salary cap space this offseason. Marshall is 33 years old and played in just five games in 2017 before landing on Injured Reserve with an ankle injury. Even when he was on the field he wasn't very effective, with just 18 catches for 154 yards and no touchdowns. Marshall will likely only stick around if he accepts a pay cut, as the Giants can save $5.1 million on the salary cap if they cut him. Harris also played in only five games in 2017, and he declined as a kick and punt returner. He's not much of a contributor on offense these days, and the team can save $2.4 million against the salary cap if they release Harris.
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris suffered a fractured foot in the Week 5 loss to the Chargers and will miss the rest of the year, according to a source. What a brutal injury day it was for the Giants on Sunday, as they lost both Harris and Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) for the season, while receivers Brandon Marshall (ankle) and Sterling Shepard (ankle) are likely to miss time, too. Harris was more of a special teams contributor, but his loss is notable given the other injuries. Roger Lewis may be New York's No. 1 wideout in the coming weeks, making him a volume-based waiver wire addition. It'll be hard to justify starting him against Denver's No Fly Zone in Week 6, however.
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris suffered a broken foot in Week 5 against the Chargers. Sunday was about as bad as you can get for injuries for the Giants, with both receivers Brandon Marshall (ankle) and Sterling Shepard (ankle) also leaving the game hurt. It's really bad news for an already suspect Giants offense. They'll really need to get their running game going now. Roger Lewis will be a popular waiver wire consideration heading into Week 6, but Odell Beckham Jr. will continue to carry this offense. Check back later for updates on Harris, Marshall and Shepard.
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris did not participate in Thursday's practice due to upper body soreness. However, the 29-year-old reserve receiver was seen working with the trainer on the side. The Giants have not indicated whether the injury appears to be serious, or if it's related to a previous shoulder injury suffered in the first week of training camp. Harris has been ruled out of Monday's preseason contest against the Cleveland Browns. Associated with a crowded receiving core, Harris will struggle with fantasy relevance, likely only seeing the field for special teams opportunities.