Who Should I Start? Lewis Cine or Ahmad Gardner

Wednesday, January 8, 2:07 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles signed safety Lewis Cine from the Buffalo Bills practice squad on Wednesday, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. Cine is a former first-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2022 out of Georgia. The 25-year-old has played in just 11 games over the last three seasons, including one game this year with Buffalo. Overall, he has tallied just one tackle. Cine joins former Bulldog teammates Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis, Nolan Smith, Nakobe Dean, and Kelee Ringo on Philadelphia's stop unit. It would be a surprise if he plays meaningful snaps in the secondary, but he could contribute on special teams in the postseason.

Friday, January 3, 1:57 PM

According to Brian Costello of the New York Post, New York Jets defensive back Sauce Gardner (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. The defensive back initially suffered this hamstring injury during Week 16 and reaggravated last weekend during their loss to the Buffalo Bills. During the week, Gardner was unable to practice in any capacity. As a result, fantasy managers in IDP formats should expect Brandin Echols and Michael Carter to see an increase in playing time on Sunday. Gardner will end his 2024 campaign with 49 tackles (36 solo), one sack, nine pass deflections, and one interception across 15 games.