Linebackers
Rodney Thomas (IND): Listing him under the linebackers since that’s how he’s designated at MyFantasyLeague.com. Granted, he’s playing at safety for the Colts, but for now you can add him and play him as a bye-week filler at linebacker, and perhaps next season, he’ll be a solid DB2 for your squad, assuming they fix his designation. The 6-foot-2 and 200-pound rookie out of Yale has been filling up the box score for the Colts’ defense, logging 100% of the snaps for the past three weeks. Nick Cross has fallen out of favor it would appear, giving Thomas a great chance at putting up solid fantasy numbers for the rest of the season.
Malik Harrison (BAL): No need to go out and grab Harrison just yet, but let’s just say the talent is there, and should Patrick Queen ever go down with an injury, Harrison’s numbers could jump. That being said, Queen is only signed through 2023 and hasn’t been ultra-productive. Josh Bynes has been stealing some of the snap share, but he’s “just a guy.” If you’re in a league with deep benches, keep an eye on Harrison as someone who could improve at some point.
Uchenna Nwosu (SEA): Heads-up for those in big-play formats: Nwosu has 3 sacks and 3 pass breakups already this season, all while usually logging around three solos and two helpers per week. Seattle tends to rotate their defensive linemen and edge rushers, making it hard to rely on Nwosu, but he’s worth a look in said big-play leagues if you need some punch off the bench given the right matchup.
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