2022 Fantasy Football Diehards

The Facts: The NFL's salary cap will continue to climb in 2023. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported that the league informed teams Monday that the 2023 salary cap would be a record $224.8 million per club, according to sources informed of the situation. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: It's a $16.6 million leap for each club from the $208.2 million cap in 2022. ... With increased new media deals, the added 17th game and other increased profits, the salary cap is expected to continue its upward climb in future years. Most clubs had been working off a projected salary cap around the $225 million mark -- Monday's news firms up that process. The league is expected to provide additional info on projected costs, including player benefits, in early March, Pelissero added. Teams have until 4 p.m. ET on March 15 to get under the salary cap before the free agency period officially opens.

The Facts: The Los Angeles Chargers are expected to hire former Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as their new OC, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Monday, per sources. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: The news comes one day after Moore and the Cowboys mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons as OC in Dallas. Moore will replace Joe Lombardi, who was fired after the Chargers lost to the Jaguars in the playoffs this month, and the hope in L.A. will be that his arrival results in bigger and better things from a unit that was not productive enough despite the presence of quarterback Justin Herbert.

The Facts: Purdy injured his elbow in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game loss to the Eagles and HC Kyle Shanahan said after the game that the team needs an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the team believes that Purdy, who returned to the game but clearly couldn’t throw, injured his ulnar collateral ligament. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: The MRI will show whether or not the UCL is ruptured and a negative result would lead to a six-week recovery period for Purdy. A rupture would lead to a longer timeline, but it’s not clear exactly how long. As PFT notes, UCL tears are common for baseball pitchers and they are typically repaired with what’s known as Tommy John surgery. That carries a lengthy recovery time, but the outlook isn’t the same for quarterbacks because of the differences in throwing motions. The results of the MRI will have some impact on what the 49ers do at quarterback this offseason, so there will be a lot of eyes on the test results in San Francisco on Monday.

The Facts: Dallas is now in the market for a new offensive coordinator. The Cowboys and OC Kellen Moore have mutually agreed to part ways after four seasons at the position, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Sunday. Pelissero added that Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy could take over play-calling duties going forward. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports that Moore is expected to speak with the Los Angeles Chargers for their OC opening. Dallas had already given the Chargers permission to speak with Moore beforehand, per Rapoport. Moore is also expected to field significant interest from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for their vacant OC job, per Rapoport. Should Dallas elect to hire a new OC, it will have to compete with several teams looking for new offensive minds, including the Ravens, Titans, Buccaneers, Chargers and Commanders.

The Facts: Kelce is active and will play for the Chiefs today. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Diehards Line: Reporting earlier today indicated the back was enough of an issue for Kelce, who was listed as questionable, was a true game-time decision. Mecole Hardman is also active will be available. Justin Watson (illness) has been ruled out. ... You can access the full inactive lists for all today's games on our Inactives Page.

The Facts: Purdy injured his right elbow on the team’s first drive and is out of the game. The 49ers list Purdy as questionable to return. Reported by Profootballtalk.com

Diehards Line: Josh Johnson has replaced him, the fourth quarterback to play for the 49ers this season. ... On the sixth play, Purdy had his arm pinned by Haason Reddick, and the ball came out. Officials originally ruled an incomplete pass, which would have given the 49ers a third-and-six at midfield. The Eagles challenged, and won after Linval Joseph recovered what was determined to be a fumble. Purdy was seen throwing on the sideline, and then appeared to tell coach Kyle Shanahan he couldn’t go. ... We'll follow up as needed.

The Facts: Herbert has undergone surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, per the team. Reported by ESPN.com

Diehards Line: The procedure took place last Wednesday. Then team says Herbert is expected to be cleared for participation in the offseason program. ... We'll follow up as further details come to light.

The Facts: The Dolphins have agreed to terms with Vic Fangio on a deal that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid coordinator, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Reported by NFL.com

Diehards Line: It’s a three-year deal with a fourth-year team option. Fangio, the former Broncos head coach, is one of football’s best defensive minds.

The Facts: According to FOXSports' Jay Glazyer, there is real danger Kelce misses the Bengals game. He's a game-time decision. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Diehards Line: Glazer, noting the back issue that led the team to list him as questionable on the injury report, came on the final play of Friday's practice, reports Kelce has received ongoing treatment for the issue and that the team first needs to "see him run" before knowing if he'll play. Remember: Previous reporting downplayed the issue and up until this point, the expectation has been Kelce would play. ... We'll follow up as needed.

The Facts: The 49ers have declared Mitchell inactive in advance of today's NFC Championship game in Philadelphia. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Diehards Line: Mitchell was listed as questionable with a groin injury. ... Christian McCaffrey (calf) is active, as expected. With Mitchell out, Jordan Mason, Tyrion Davis-Price and Tevin Coleman, elevated from the practice squad on Saturday, are available behind McCaffrey. ... You can access the full inactive lists for all today's games on our Inactives Page.