New England Patriots WR Malcolm Mitchell (knee) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 28.

Footballguys View: Mitchell’s knee problem has been bothering him for quite some time. If healthy, Mitchell could push for targets as a deep option for the Patriots offense. Even with Julian Edelman done for the year, we’re not expecting Mitchell to be a fantasy factor in 2017.

New England Patriots WR Matthew Slater (hamstring) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 28.

New England Patriots RB Rex Burkhead (undisclosed) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 28. Burkhead missed the last week because of the injury.

Footballguys View: Burkhead and Mike Gillislee are competing to be the lead back for the offense. With WR Julian Edelman done for the year, Burkhead (a known versatile back) could be used more as a receiver out of the backfield.

Miami Dolphins LB Rey Maualuga participated in team drills during practice Monday, Aug. 28.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Blake Sims was waived Monday, Aug. 28.

Green Bay Packers RB William Stanback and WR Colby Pearson were waived Monday, Aug. 28.

Dallas Cowboys TE Rico Gathers (concussion) is still in the concussion protocol and will not practice or play this week. He may be placed on the Reserve/Injured list.

Footballguys View: Just bad news for a dynasty prospect we enjoyed watching score during the first couple of preseason games. Gathers is a big target and has the basketball skill set which could make him a factor in the red zone. This concussion has lingered for some time now, and it’s certainly going to impact his playing time leading into the year.

Dallas Cowboys CB Duke Thomas (knee, ankle) will be sidelined multiple weeks with a knee sprain and high-ankle sprain.

Jacksonville Jaguars RB T.J. Yeldon (hamstring), FB Marquez Williams (undisclosed), WR Rashad Greene (back) and TE Mychal Rivera (hand) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 28.

Los Angeles Rams PK Travis Coons was waived Monday, Aug. 28.