If you already had your fantasy football draft, you might already be in trouble at the tight end position.That is because Minnesotas Irv Smith Jr., who was burning up the cheat sheet charts in the offseason after longtime veteran Kyle Rudolph took his talents to the New York Giants, is now going to miss most of the season thanks to a torn meniscus in his knee. Evan Engram is also looking doubtful for Week 1 and beyond.If you had Smith Jr. penciled in as your fantasy teams top tight end, ...

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) participated in individual drills during practice on Monday. The veteran is working his way back from the PUP list after undergoing foot surgery during the offseason, so the latest update certainly bodes well for fantasy managers. With Evan Engram (calf) and Kaden Smith (undisclosed) practicing in a limited capacity, Rudolph could be the primary target at the position against the Denver Broncos. Without a doubt, the former Minnesota Viking will ...

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) will return to practice Wednesday. The 31-year-old passed his physical and will return to practice after being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform List to start training camp. He underwent surgery on his foot during the offseason. After spending ten seasons with the Minnesota Vikings, Rudolph signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Giants in 2021. He hauled in 28 receptions for 334 yards and a touchdown over 12 games in 2020. Rudolph...

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) was observed running routes and taking passes from Daniel Jones before Sunday's preseason clash against the Cleveland Browns. After undergoing foot surgery, the veteran remains on the PUP list, so his presence on the field was certainly a welcome sight. However, he still has a way to go before he is healthy enough to get targets in an official capacity. The 31-year-old recently signed with the Giants during the offseason after spending his entire ...

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay(hamstring), running back Saquon Barkley (knee), and tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns. Golladay has been sidelined since August 3 due to a hamstring injury. The former Detroit Lion did some light running on the side but has missed a good portion of training camp as he continues to recover his hamstring issue. Barkley participated in team drills and is making progress in his recovery ...

The New York Giants placed tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday after he underwent offseason foot surgery. The Giants will play it safe and let Rudolph rehab at his own pace, but he is expect to be ready for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos. The 31-year-old two-time Pro Bowler played in only 12 games in his final season with the Minnesota Vikings and had just 28 receptions for 334 yards and a touchdown. Rudolph has the size and skills to be a ...

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) said he "won't miss any football" after having offseason foot surgery that kept him out of organized team activities and minicamp this spring. The 31-year-old signed a two-year deal worth up to $14 million in free agency. He didn't commit to being back on the field for the start of training camp, but he's following a plan to have him ready for Week 1. The two-time Pro Bowler had played in 92 of the Minnesota Vikings 96 regular season games since the...

New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) will undergo surgery on his foot. His medical issue raised a red flag during his physical with the team, but he has officially signed his new contract. The surgery isn't considered serious, as Rudolph is expected to be ready for Week 1. The two-time Pro Bowler's production tailed off last season with the Vikings, as teammate Irv Smith Jr. leapfrogged him on the depth chart halfway through the season. Rudolph can still be an effective red-zone ...

Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph reached an agreement on an undisclosed deal with the New York Giants on Thursday. Rudolph will join the G-Men after 10 seasons in Minnesota, including two Pro Bowl selections after he was a second-round pick out of Notre Dame in the 2011 draft. The 31-year-old saw his role decrease last year, playing in just 12 games while recording 28 catches on 37 targets for 334 yards and one touchdown. Irv Smith Jr. leaped him on the depth chart and will be an ...

The Minnesota Vikings released long-time tight end Kyle Rudolph on Tuesday, ending a 10-year tenure with the team for the two-time Pro Bowl selection. According to Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, Rudolph would reportedly love to join back up with former offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski, now the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, if the team moves on from David Njoku this offseason. Clearly on the downside of his career, Rudolph caught just 28 passes and one touchdown in 2020 while ...