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Buccaneers | Two players sent down Mon Jan 10, 08:45 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Kenjon Barner and TE Darren Fells were returned to the practice squad Monday, Jan. 10, after being on the active roster for Week 18.
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Buccaneers | Two players back on practice squad Mon Nov 15, 07:22 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Breshad Perriman and TE Darren Fells were returned to the practice squad Monday, Nov. 15, after being on the active roster for the Week 10 game.
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Buccaneers | Breshad Perriman, Darren Fells elevated Sat Nov 13, 06:23 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Breshad Perriman and TE Darren Fells were elevated to the 53-man roster Saturday, Nov. 13, from the practice squad.
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Buccaneers | Darren Fells headed to Tampa Wed Nov 10, 09:36 AM
Free-agent TE Darren Fells (Lions) will sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad Wednesday, Nov. 10, with plans to be promoted to the active roster for Week 10.
| Footballguys view: Fells is a big-bodied veteran tight end who is primarily a blocker. With Rob Gronkowski experiencing back spasms, the Buccaneers had to make a move. If he plays, Fells isn't much of a fantasy factor with his blocking role. |
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Lions | Darren Fells waived Mon Nov 8, 12:25 PM
Detroit Lions TE Darren Fells was granted his release Monday, Nov. 8, and was placed on waivers.
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Lions | Week 1 injury report for Detroit Fri Sep 10, 03:56 PM
Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (finger) did not practice for a second consecutive day Friday, Sept. 10, and has been ruled out for Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. DE Michael Brockers (shoulder), DE Levi Onwuzurike (hip), CB AJ Parker (shoulder) and DE Nick Williams (elbow) were limited in practice all week and are listed as questionable. TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) and RB D'Andre Swift (groin) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report. TE Darren Fells (shoulder) was added to the injury report Friday but is also expected to play.
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Lions | Two Lions brought back Thu Sep 2, 10:41 AM
Free-agent S Dean Marlowe (Lions) and TE Darren Fells (Lions) re-signed with the Detroit Lions Thursday, Sept. 2, on undisclosed deals. DL Da'Shawn Hand (groin) and QB Tim Boyle (thumb) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Lions | Two players released Wed Sep 1, 06:48 PM
Detroit Lions TE Darren Fells and S Dean Marlowe were released Wednesday, Sept. 1.
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Lions | Darren Fells knows his role Fri Jul 9, 10:45 PM
Detroit Lions TE Darren Fells said he expects to serve primarily as a blocker to complement TE T.J. Hockenson. 'Had the conversation with him already, that if we're both in there, I'll be like an extra lineman for him, to give him time to get open, so he can bump that touchdown total up to 12,' Fells said.
| Footballguys view: Fells is a seasoned veteran who is a big-bodied blocker. He's also a fine red zone threat because of his size. Fells had 11 touchdown catches over the last two seasons with the Texans. He might snare a couple this season, but his role will be exactly what he described it to be - a complementary player to Hockenson. |
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Lions | Darren Fells to Detroit a done deal Wed May 5, 04:01 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent TE Darren Fells (Texans) signed an undisclosed contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, May 5.
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Lions | Darren Fells set to join Detroit Wed May 5, 02:30 PM
Free-agent TE Darren Fells (Texans) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, May 5.
| Footballguys view: With Josh Hill retiring, the Lions needed to add more depth to the tight end room. Fells is a huge target and can be a presence in the red zone. His size also makes him a fine blocker when tasked with that duty. Fells should work in as the primary backup to starter T.J. Hockenson in 2021. |
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Lions | Darren Fells set to meet with Detroit Tue May 4, 03:01 PM
Free-agent TE Darren Fells (Texans) is scheduled to visit with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, May 4.
| Footballguys view: Fells is a big-bodied veteran tight end who can contribute as a blocker and receiver. If added, he would work to find a spot on the depth chart behind starter T.J. Hockenson. |
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Texans | Darren Fells let go Thu Mar 18, 04:15 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells was released Thursday, March 18, according to a source.
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Texans | Darren Fells targeted three times Sun Nov 8, 09:05 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells registered two catches for 26 yards on three targets in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Texans | Darren Fells gets into the end zone Sun Oct 18, 08:31 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells registered six grabs for 85 yards and a touchdown in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Texans | Darren Fells posts 57 yards, TD Sun Oct 11, 09:46 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells posted two grabs for 57 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on his two targets.
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Texans | Darren Fells a trusted red-zone option Sat Jun 6, 05:54 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells led the team with nine red-zone receptions and seven touchdowns in 2019. His 11 red-zone targets shared the team lead with WR DeAndre Hopkins.
| Footballguys view: With Hopkins traded way, Fells might get a little more work in the red zone. However, his seven touchdowns are going to be tough to duplicate. Instead it might be better to project him for around 4-5 touchdowns in 2020. |
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Texans | Darren Fells woeful as a run blocker in 2019 Sun May 17, 07:24 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells blew a block on 15 of his 296 snaps on rushing plays in 2019, according to Sports Info Solutions. The resulting 5.1 blown-block percentage was the second-worst mark by a tight end since at least 2015, while the 15 blown blocks were the most by any tight end over the same span.
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Texans | Darren Fells extended Tue Mar 10, 09:48 AM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells agreed to a two-year, $7 million extension Tuesday, March 10. He'll earn $4 million in 2020.
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Texans | Darren Fells could return Sun Jan 26, 02:02 PM
Houston Texans impending free-agent TE Darren Fells is a player the Texans will try to re-sign this offseason, but he probably will receive interest from multiple teams in free agency.
| Footballguys view: Fells could have a larger market than some think. However, the Texans have a good group of tight ends with guys still in place like Jordan Thomas and Jordan Akins. They might lose Fells but still be more than okay at tight end because of those two. |
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Texans | Houston blows big lead, falls in Kansas City Sun Jan 12, 06:31 PM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson completed 31-of-52 passes for 388 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 51-31 AFC Divisional Round playoff game loss against the Kansas City Chiefs, as the team blew a 24-0 lead. RB Carlos Hyde rushed 13 times for 44 yards, while Watson also added 37 yards and a score. WR DeAndre Hopkins ended up with nine grabs for 118 yards on a game-high 14 targets. WR Will Fuller was a nice secondary option with 89 yards on five catches, while WR Kenny Stills posted three receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown. TE Darren Fells also had three catches for 22 yards and a touchdown on seven targets. RB Duke Johnson also chipped in with 11 rushing yards and five grabs for 23 yards. CB Lonnie Johnson also had a blocked kick return for touchdown in the first quarter while totaling four solo tackles.
| Footballguys view: Watson was gifted a 24-0 lead but then turned into a deer in the headlights like his teammates as the game quickly slipped away. The stats were great in a perfect fantasy football game script, but this game will be remembered as an all-time collapse. The Texans are unlikely to make any majors this offseason and will be without their first and third round picks in the draft. |
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Texans | Darren Fells likely to play Sun Jan 12, 08:24 AM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells (hip) is expected to play in the Divisional Round game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Jan. 12.
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Texans | Divisional Round injury report for Texans Fri Jan 10, 04:20 PM
Houston Texans S Jahleel Addae (knee), TE Jordan Akins (hamstring), CB Keion Crossen (hamstring), TE Darren Fells (hip) and CB Johnathan Joseph (hamstring) were limited during practice Friday, Jan. 10, and are listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game. OT Chris Clark (concussion), LB Jake Martin (illness), S A.J. Moore (hip) and DE J.J. Watt (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Texans | Houston's injury report for Week 16 Thu Dec 19, 04:37 PM
Houston Texans LB Jake Martin (knee) and LB Benardrick McKinney (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. S Jahleel Addae (Achilles), WR Will Fuller (hamstring), RB Carlos Hyde (ankle, non-injury), RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring) and LB Brennan Scarlett (Achilles, shoulder) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 19, and are listed as questionable. TE Darren Fells (hand) and WR DeAndre Hopkins (illness) practiced in full Thursday and have been removed from the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Martin has been adding some pass rush punch lately and will be missed. Fuller's hamstring is still affecting him to some extent, but the Bucs matchup is compelling enough to make him a WR3/Flex this week as long as he's active Saturday. |
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Texans | Houston's Wednesday injury report Wed Dec 18, 04:50 PM
Houston Texans LB Jacob Martin (knee) and LB Benardrick McKinney (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Dec. 18. S Jahleel Addae (Achilles), TE Darren Fells (hand), RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring) and LB Brennan Scarlett (Achilles, shoulder) were limited.
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Texans | Tuesday's practice report for Houston Tue Dec 17, 04:44 PM
Houston Texans S Jahleel Addae (Achilles), LB Jake Martin (knee) and LB Benardrick McKinney (concussion) did not practice Tuesday, Dec. 17. TE Darren Fells (hand), WR Will Fuller (hamstring), RB Carlos Hyde (ankle), RB Taiwan Jones (hamstring) and LB Brennan Scarlett (Achilles, shoulder) were limited.
| Footballguys view: Hyde had a huge role in the Week 15 win over the Titans. He'll be in line for another large workload against the Buccaneers in Week 16. |
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Texans | Darren Fells makes a splash Mon Dec 2, 02:57 AM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells caught two of his three targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 versus the New England Patriots.
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Texans | Darren Fells limited to just one catch Sun Nov 17, 04:34 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells posted just one reception for 18 yards on three targets in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Texans | Darren Fells catches TD Sun Nov 3, 01:28 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells caught one pass for one yard and one touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. He was targeted three times during the game.
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Texans | Another two-score day for Darren Fells Mon Oct 28, 01:19 AM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells hauled in all six of his targets for 58 yards and two touchdowns in Week 8 versus the Oakland Raiders.
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Texans | Darren Fells leads team in yardage Sun Oct 13, 07:14 PM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells registered six receptions for a team-high 69 yards on seven targets in Week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Fells was tough to bring down after the catch and has been a strong fantasy play half of the time with one or zero catches in the other three games. He's squarely in streamer consideration against the Colts next week. |
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Texans | Darren Fells snags two scores Mon Oct 7, 01:44 AM
Houston Texans TE Darren Fells caught both of his targets for 20 yards and two touchdowns in Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Texans | Three TEs seeing increased workload Mon Aug 12, 12:38 AM
Houston Texans TEs Jerell Adams, Jordan Akins and Darren Fells have each practiced and played more with TEs Jordan M. Thomas (hamstring) and Kahale Warring (hamstring) sidelined. Adams even scored a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 8. 'All had strong camps, no doubt,' head coach Bill O'Brien said.
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Texans | Houston adds Darren Fells Mon Mar 18, 04:38 PM
Free-agent TE Darren Fells (Browns) is signing a one-year deal with the Houston Texans Monday, March 18, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Fells is a good blocking tight end and that's how the Texans should use him. He did catch three touchdowns last year for the Browns, but now will work in behind Jordan Thomas with the Texans. |
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Texans | Darren Fells visiting HOU Mon Mar 18, 09:42 AM
Free-agent TE Darren Fells (Browns) is visiting the Houston Texans Monday, March 18.
| Footballguys view: The Texans are clearly looking for some help at the tight end position. Jordan Thomas has good upside, but he's still developing at the position since transitioning from a college wide receiver at Mississippi State. We'll see if they add Fells or some other tight end through free agency or the draft. |
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Browns | Darren Fells let go Sun Mar 10, 04:01 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Darren Fells was released Sunday, March 10, according to a source.
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Browns | Thursday practice report for Browns Thu Oct 25, 04:53 PM
Cleveland Browns CB E.J. Gaines (concussion), WR Rashard Higgins (knee), CB Damarious Randall (groin, ankle), LB Joe Schobert (hamstring) and C JC Tretter (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Oct. 25. WR Da'Mari Scott (shoulder) was limited. LB Genard Avery (elbow), TE Darren Fells (knee), OT Desmond Harrison (ankle), DE Emmanuel Ogbah (elbow), SS Jabrill Peppers (ankle), DL Brian Price (knee) and DE Chris Smith (non-injury related) participated fully.
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Browns | Wednesday injury report for Browns Wed Oct 24, 03:13 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Rashard Higgins (knee), CB Damarious Randall (groin, ankle), LB Joe Schobert (hamstring), DL Chris Smith (non-injury related) and C JC Tretter (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. LB Genard Avery (elbow), TE Darren Fells (knee), OT Damon Harrison (ankle), DE Emmanuel Ogbah (elbow) and S Jabrill Peppers (ankle) participated fully.
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Browns | Darren Fells agrees with Browns Wed Mar 14, 08:45 AM
Detroit Lions impending free-agent TE Darren Fells agreed to a three-year, $12 million deal with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, March 14.
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Lions | Eric Ebron not going anywhere Mon Feb 19, 03:37 PM
Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron will not be released as he enters the 2018 season under his fifth-year option. Ebron will be guaranteed $8.25 million when the new league year begins. The inconsistent tight end's presence will limit playing time for fellow TEs Darren Fells and Michael Roberts.
| Footballguys view: Ebron has yet to fully play up to his potential as a pro. The Lions will give him one more go and see if he can finally flourish. Fantasy owners know after three seasons as a TE2 what to expect from Ebron. |
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Lions | Darren Fells scores another touchdown Sun Oct 15, 07:54 PM
Detroit Lions TE Darren Fells posted two grabs for 26 yards and a touchdown on four targets in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints.
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Lions | Darren Fells scores pair of TDs Sun Oct 8, 06:26 PM
Detroit Lions TE Darren Fells cashed in both of his targets for touchdowns in Week 5 against the Carolina Panthers, finishing with 24 yards.
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Lions | More two tight end sets for Detroit? Sat Jul 8, 08:39 PM
Detroit Lions TE Darren Fells' ability to serve as a good blocker on the edge could be of even greater importance to the Lions until OT Taylor Decker can return from a torn labrum, according to DetroitLions.com's Tim Twentyman.
| Footballguys view: Fourth-round pick Michael Roberts is also a good two-way tight end who could help as a blocker while Decker is out. Decker is an a good run blocker, so his loss hurts Ameer Abdullah and the running game. If a tight end is kept in more as a blocker, then there will either be fewer three-wide sets, hurting whoever wins the slot receiver job, or fewer two tight end sets, hurting Eric Ebron's increased opportunity. |
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Lions | Darren Fells could be used more Thu Jul 6, 09:41 AM
Detroit Lions TE Darren Fells could be utilized more in two tight-end sets and see his targets increase in 2017. Fells could be utilized as a blocker more after the injury to OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) as well.
| Footballguys view: Not only will he see more time as a blocker, he'll still be behind Eric Ebron as the chief tight end receiving option. So we aren't expecting much from him in terms of production. The Lions selected another tight end during the 2017 NFL Draft, a beast by the name of Mike Roberts. Roberts was a machine in the end zone during college, but we don't expect a ton from a rookie tight end. Ebron is still your choice, and he's a potential top ten tight end who is going off the board as the 14th tight end in early drafts. |
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Lions | Eric Ebron expecting big things Fri Jun 23, 12:09 AM
Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron said he believes the addition of TE Darren Fells will allow him to play to his strengths. 'I think it's going to play a significant role for me to allow me to do the things that I'm best at,' Ebron said.
| Footballguys view: Ebron will be the primary receiving threat for the Lions at the tight end position. Fuller is a blocker and won't contribute much as a receiver. In the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft, the Lions selected another big-bodied tight end in Mike Roberts. In college at Toledo he was a noted touchdown hog, but rookie tight ends usually struggle their first season or two. Ebron should get over 100 targets this year and has the upside to be a top-10 fantasy tight end in 2017. He's going off the board at TE14 (12.08) right now in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Lions | Darren Fells to have bigger role? Sat Apr 8, 12:13 AM
Detroit Lions TE Darren Fells will have his role expanded, according to general manager Bob Quinn. 'He's a big, primarily blocking tight end, but we think we can utilize him in other areas as well because he's a really athletic guy for being so big,' Quinn said.
| Footballguys view: We'd be shocked to see Fells catch more than 15 or so passes in 2017. Eric Ebron is their primary receiving tight end, and Fells will continue to work mostly as a blocker. Even if his role is expanded, Fells won't do enough to be fantasy relevant. |
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Lions | Darren Fells lands in the Motor City Sat Mar 11, 01:17 PM
Free-agent TE Darren Fells (Cardinals) has agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Detroit Lions, according to a source.
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Lions | Darren Fells to meet with Detroit Thu Mar 9, 06:21 PM
Free-agent TE Darren Fells (Cardinals) is scheduled to meet with the Detroit Lions Friday, March 10.
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Cardinals | Darren Fells may not get tender Sat Feb 25, 03:15 PM
Arizona Cardinals restricted free-agent TE Darren Fells may not receive a tender offer this offseason, but the team could try to sign him at a lower price if he is non-tendered.
| Footballguys view: The Cardinals don't really use the tight end position in Bruce Arians' offense. Over the course of the 2016 season, Fells only had 14 catches for 154 yards and one touchdown. |
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Cardinals | Friday practice report for Arizona Fri Nov 11, 07:27 PM
Arizona Cardinals S Tyrann Mathieu (shoulder) and CB Tharold Simon (ankle) did not practice Friday, Nov. 11, and both are listed as out for Week 10 game against the San Francisco 49ers. LB Alex Okafor (calf) was limited in practice and is questionable. CB Justin Bethel (foot), WR John Brown (hamstring), TE Darren Fells (ankle) and DT Ed Stinson (toe) practiced in full and are expected to play.
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