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Browns open to trading a RB + Najee Harris status update  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ September 14, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: RunYourPool [Run Your Pool](  Browns [D'Ernest Johnson] Browns open to trading RB D’Ernest Johnson Details: Two Browns’ reporters, Brad Stainbrook and May Kay Cabot, are indicating that Cleveland would consider [parting]( with Johnson. Inactive: The Browns surprisingly made Johnson a healthy scratch in the opener against Carolina — opting to activate rookie Jerome Ford behind Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. - There’s speculation that the move was made to preserve Johnson’s health/trade value. 2021 Stats: Johnson totaled 671 scrimmage yards (534 rushing, 137 receiving) last season — despite only starting two games. He earned a strong 81.4 PFF grade. 49ers: While a trade does not appear to be imminent, the 49ers could use some help at running back — Elijah Mitchell (sprained MCL) was placed on IR yesterday and is expected to miss two months. - The Saints (looking for depth behind Alvin Kamara) and Rams (averaged 3.7 ypc in Week 1) are also potential fits. Image: Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire Steelers [Najee Harris] Najee Harris (foot) will play this week; T.J. Watt (pec) does not need surgery Harris: Harris told Adam Schein (Sirius XM) that he will practice and [play]( against the Patriots this week. - He also called his foot injury “nothing too crazy.” Week 1: Harris rushed for 23 yards on 10 carries (2.3 ypc) in the Steelers’ victory over the Bengals. He also caught 2 passes for 3 yards and a touchdown. Warren: Even if Harris plays, his backup — undrafted rookie Jaylen Warren — will likely see an increase in snaps. Watt: Doctors determined on Tuesday that Watt will [not]( need surgery on his torn pectoral. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year is expected to miss six weeks. Reed: Malik Reed, who totaled 5 sacks with the Broncos last season, will take Watt’s spot in the starting lineup. Patriots: The Patriots are 2-point favorites over the Steelers. Image: Shelley Lipton/Icon Sportswire RYP VIP [RYP VIP] RunYourPool offers Legit Football readers an exclusive deal Details: RunYourPool, which has over 2 million active players, has every pool game type under the sun — from Pick’Em and Survivor to Fantasy Pool. For the casual fan: it’s easy. For the serious fan: it’s customizable. RYP VIP: RunYourPool is introducing a brand new subscription service called RYP VIP. Perks: VIPs get entry into a Week 2 pool with a guaranteed $5,000 payout, as well as a season-long pool with a guaranteed $100K payout. VIPs also gain access to exclusive guides and data. Deal: Use code: [LEGIT]( to get 50% off of your first month of RYP VIP. [Sign up here.]( Saquon [Saquon Barkley] Saquon Barkley has become the favorite to win Comeback Player of the Year Details: BetMGM has Barkley (+500) [ahead]( of Jameis Winston (+550), Derrick Henry (+650), and Micheal Thomas (+700). Huge Game: Barkley totaled 194 scrimmage yards (164 rushing, 30 receiving) and scored a touchdown in the Giants' upset win over the Titans. He averaged over 9 yards per carry. - It was his most productive game since December 2019. OPOY: Barkley’s Offensive Player of the Year odds have also improved — going from +8000 to +1600 over the span of a week. He is now only behind Cooper Kupp (+1400), Ja’Marr Chase (+1200), Jonathan Taylor (+800), and Justin Jefferson (+600). Next Up: Barkley will take on a Panthers’ defense that yielded 217 rushing yards to the Browns last week. Image: Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire Bears [Khalil Herbert] Bears RB Khalil Herbert outshined David Montgomery in Week 1 Herbert: Herbert rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown on 9 carries (4.1 ypc) in the Bears' upset win over the 49ers. He played 17 snaps. Montgomery: Montgomery, who started the game, rushed for 26 yards on 17 carries (1.5 ypc). He played 38 snaps. Change Coming? Numerous Bears’ writers believe that Herbert will have a [larger role]( moving forward. - Adam Jahns (The Athletic) writes that the coaching staff knows that Herbert’s “ability to cut and get north and south in a hurry” fits the team’s zone-heavy scheme. More Bears News... - Rookie fifth-round DE Dominique Robinson totaled 7 tackles, 1.5 sacks, 1 tackle for loss, and 2 QB Hits on just 28 snaps. - CB Jaylon Johnson was not targeted a single time on 26 pass coverage snaps. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who threw the most interceptions in Week 1? - Derek Carr - Matthew Stafford - Joe Burrow - Josh Allen Chiefs [Trent McDuffie] Chiefs place rookie CB Trent McDuffie on IR Details: McDuffie suffered a high-grade hamstring [strain]( in the Chiefs’ win over the Cardinals. The first-rounder started the game and earned a solid 69.8 PFF grade. - McDuffie will miss the Chiefs’ next four games, which are all against teams with dangerous passing attacks — Chargers, Colts, Bucs, and Raiders. Depth: Kansas City will move forward with L’Jarius Sneed, Rashad Fenton, rookie Jaylen Watson, and rookie Joshua Williams at the position. Turf: Andy Reid said the recently [resodded turf]( at Arizona’s State Farm Stadium played a role in the injury to McDuffie and kicker Harrison Butker (groin). More Chiefs News... - Butker is unlikely to play against the Chargers on Thursday. He’ll be replaced by Matt Ammendola. - Patrick Mahomes practiced in full yesterday — but was listed on the injury report with a sore wrist. Image: Scott Winters/Icon Sportswire Walker [Kenny Walker] Seahawks rookie RB Kenny Walker III to debut against the 49ers Details: Pete Carroll told reporters on Tuesday that Walker, who had hernia surgery last month, will [play]( this week. Profile: The Seahawks selected Walker in the second round. He rushed for 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns on 263 carries (6.2 ypc) at Michigan State last season. - The 5-foot-9, 211-pounder ran a blazing 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Role: Walker is expected to have a significant role in Seattle’s backfield, though will initially play behind Rashaad Penny. - Penny rushed for 60 yards on 12 carries in Week 1. Image: Adam Ruff/Icon Sportswire More News - [Chargers]( CB J.C. Jackson (ankle) was limited in practice - [Saints]( signed RB Latavius Murray to the practice squad - [49ers]( signed RB Marlon Mack to the practice squad - [Chargers]( WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) trending toward not playing on Thursday - [Patriots]( placed RB Ty Montgomery (ankle) on IR - [Colts]( waived K Rodrigo Blankenship; signed Ks Chase McLaughlin and Lucas Havrisik - [Seahawks]( S Jamal Adams needs surgery on a serious leg injury - [Cowboys]( won't place QB Dak Prescott on IR; don't plan to trade for a replacement Together with Stathead QUESTION OF THE DAY (Answer) [Joe Burrow]( Answer: Joe Burrow - Joe Burrow: 4 - Derek Carr: 3 - Matthew Stafford: 3 - Josh Allen: 2 The Most Powerful Research Tools in Sports Stathead offers the most expansive collection of football research tools available to the public. Make customized searches through all statistics in NFL/AFL/AAFC/APFA history, including every touchdown since 1920 and every play since 1994. 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