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NFL | Ladarius Green hopes to play Fri May 19, 05:49 PM
Free-agent TE Ladarius Green (Steelers) hopes to find a new team and play in 2017 after he was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a player that has talked with Green.
| Footballguys view: That's cool, but he's got to be cleared from the concussion protocol first. The Steelers released him with a 'failed physical' designation and we can't see teams lining up for the tight end tease now that he's available. Perhaps something will open up for him around training camp. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green released Thu May 18, 03:19 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green was released Thursday, May 18.
| Footballguys view: Not a shock given his concussion and ankle issues that held him to only six games last year. Green has always had the potential to do more, but he's been mostly a tease for fantasy owners. His future in the NFL may be coming to a close due to health problems. It will be interesting to see who the Steelers bring in to compete with Jesse James. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green part of offseason work Tue May 2, 05:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) is participating in offseason activities.
| Footballguys view: In arguably the best tight end class in NFL history, the Steelers passed on selecting one in the 2017 NFL draft. That's good news for Green...if he can stay healthy. His first season with the Steelers was mostly a wash due to injury. It's a good sign that he's out there during offseason activities, but make sure to monitor Green's progress as training camp and the season draws near. |
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Steelers | No hope for Ladarius Green? Wed Apr 26, 09:05 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers do not appear to have much faith in TE Ladarius Green producing for them, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette.
| Footballguys view: Jesse James is in line to be the starter with Xavier Grimble coming on as a receiving tight end. Don't be surprised if the Steelers take a receiving tight end this weekend. They have been linked to Ole Miss TE Evan Engram in the first round more often as the draft has gotten closer. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green plans to be at workouts Fri Mar 17, 06:36 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) said he expects to participate in the offseason workouts and is excited to return.
| Footballguys view: Green looked good, but he only lasted six games in his first season with the Steelers last year. He's yet to be cleared medically, but we should know more about the situation when OTAs begin in April. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh expects Ladarius Green back Fri Feb 17, 10:39 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) is expected to be ready for the start of spring practice, according to general manager Kevin Colbert.
| Footballguys view: Green's situation is one to watch, and one to be excited about if he's healthy. He has not been cleared from a concussion he sustained back in Week 15. This offseason, the Steelers should keep him severely limited so that he'll be fresh for the start of training camp. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green yet to be cleared Thu Feb 16, 08:48 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green is not currently in the NFL's concussion protocol, but he's yet to be cleared from a concussion that he sustained in the team's Week 15 game opposite the Cincinnati Bengals.
| Footballguys view: This is a pretty bad sign. Is this enough to keep him off the field long term? We're tending to think so, given how teams have handled situations like this. Green showed flashes of production this season, but injuries once again derailed his efforts. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green likely to stay put? Tue Feb 14, 11:38 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green is likely to remain on the roster, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, who believes there is 'no reason for them not to bring him back.' He added: 'His health will determine what happens from there.'
| Footballguys view: Green flashed ever so briefly in his first season with the Steelers. He was bothered by various injuries and couldn't do much outside of five games. If healthy, Green can be a dangerous weapon for the Steelers high-powered passing attack. |
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Steelers | PIT can save cap space if Ladarius Green cut Sun Feb 12, 06:13 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers could save $5 million in salary cap space if they released TE Ladarius Green (concussion) with a post-June 1 designation.
| Footballguys view: Green wasn't healthy in 2016, and was limited to only six games in his first season with the Steelers. He was effective in a couple of those games, and Green showed the ability to be a dangerous weapon within the offense. Green was rumored to be considering retirement before ever playing a down in Pittsburgh, and those rumors might fire up again this offseason. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green's future with Steelers in question Tue Jan 31, 04:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green has 'physical conditions' the Steelers need to evaluate this offseason, according to owner Art Rooney. Rooney was non-committal on Green's future in Pittsburgh.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers have never confirmed that a concussion kept Green out of camp, offseason activities, and half of the season, but it is clear that concussion issues are threatening his career after his latest one ended his season. Jesse James should be considered the likely starter at tight end next season. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green may not stick around Sun Jan 29, 01:36 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green could be released before the start of the 2017 season, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette.
| Footballguys view: Green has a $6.1 million cap number in 2017, and there's $3.5 million remaining in dead money. He's a talented player who can create mismatches anytime he's on the field, but Green's first season with the Steelers was marred by injuries. He was limited to 10 games this year and missed the postseason run due to a concussion suffered in Week 15. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green not retiring Mon Jan 23, 04:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) would like to return to the Steelers next season. He is not considering retirement despite suffering multiple concussions with multiple teams. 'Frustrating season, but everybody has one,' Green said. 'I hope it's the only one I have. I'm going to go train as soon as I get home, and hopefully next season works out a lot better.'
| Footballguys view: Green was limited to only six games in his first season with the Steelers. An incredible receiving weapon when healthy, Green battled with this concussion since he suffered the injury in Week 15. He's under contract through 2019, and Green has a cap number of $5 million in 2017. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's inactives for AFC title game Sun Jan 22, 05:15 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared CB Al-Hajj Shabazz, OL Brian Mihalik, WR DeMarcus Ayers, DL Johnny Maxey, LB L.J. Fort, TE Ladarius Green, QB Zach Mettenberger inactive for Week 20.
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Steelers | Ladarius Green not part of game plan Sun Jan 22, 03:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) is not part of the team's game plan for the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots. Green could be active for the game but would not receive playing time.
| Footballguys view: Green is not active. The tight end position will be manned by Xavier Grimble and Jesse James against the Patriots. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green not expected to play Sun Jan 22, 10:29 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion, illness) is not expected to play in the AFC Championship game versus the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 22.
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Steelers | Ladarius Green listed as questionable Fri Jan 20, 05:17 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 20, and is listed as questionable for the AFC Championship game.
| Footballguys view: Green is unlikely to play against the Patriots, but his limited practice on Friday does open up the possibility. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green back at practice Fri Jan 20, 01:15 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) still remains in the league's concussion protocol, but he was able to practice Friday, Jan. 20, although he did not do so with the first team.
| Footballguys view: He is expected to make the trip to New England but not expected to play in the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green downgraded Thu Jan 19, 04:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion, illness) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 19, after being limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 18.
| Footballguys view: This could pave the way for a nice game for Jesse James. He had 83 yards on five catches against Kansas City, and could easily equal that with attention going to Antonio Brown. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green limited Wednesday Wed Jan 18, 04:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 18.
| Footballguys view: Green still isn't cleared from the concussion protocol. We doubt he plays against the Patriots. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green not expected to suit up Tue Jan 17, 11:53 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) is not expected to play in the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 22, against the New England Patriots, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ed Bouchette.
| Footballguys view: It would be helpful to have a weapon like Green on the field against a high-powered Patriots team, but there's no way the Steelers are going to rush Green back into action. He's been out since Week 16 and may not even be ready if the Steelers were to make it to the Super Bowl. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green struggling to get back Tue Jan 17, 12:37 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Tomlin.
| Footballguys view: If Green could be back for the AFC Championship Game that would be a boost for the high-powered Steelers offense. In his first season with the Steelers, Green was only available for six games. We don't think he's going to be ready for this game. |
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Steelers | Divisional Round inactives for PIT Sun Jan 15, 07:30 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared CB Al-Hajj Shabazz, LB Anthony Chickillo, OL Brian Mihalik, RB Fitzgerald Toussaint, TE Ladarius Green, DL Ricardo Mathews, QB Zach Mettenberger inactive for Week 19.
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Steelers | Ladarius Green misses practice Fri Jan 13, 04:12 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 13, and is listed as doubtful for the Divisional Round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Green won't play this week, and his status is unknown for the AFC Championship Game if the Steelers win on Sunday night. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green tabbed doubtful Fri Jan 13, 02:21 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) is listed as doubtful for the team's Divisional Round playoff game Sunday, Jan. 15, against the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: Green's concussion problems have been serious. The team is taking it easy on him and being extra cautious as he tries to make it back to the field. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green remains sidelined Thu Jan 12, 03:37 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 12.
| Footballguys view: It's looking like Green won't play on Sunday. If he's not participating on Friday, then he may not even make the trip to Kansas City. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green misses practice Wed Jan 11, 03:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 11.
| Footballguys view: Green's status is a complete unknown, but we'd be surprised if he plays against the Chiefs on Sunday in the Divisional Round. Check back later in the week to see if Green is cleared and actually travels with the team to Kansas City. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green remains in protocol Tue Jan 10, 01:41 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) participated in two full practices last week before sitting out the last one of the week after the team did not get the results they wanted from him following a post-practice test, keeping him in the league's concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: Nobody knows if Green is going to be ready for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. We'll get a clue about his availability if Green travels with the team to Kansas City. |
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Steelers | Week 18 inactives for Pittsburgh Sun Jan 8, 11:30 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared LB Anthony Chickillo, CB Justin Gilbert, CB Robert Golden, TE Ladarius Green, DL Ricardo Mathews, QB Zach Mettenberger, OL Brian Mihalik inactive for Week 18.
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Steelers | Ladarius Green declared out Sun Jan 8, 10:47 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) will not play in the Wild Card game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Jan. 8, after being unable to clear concussion protocol.
| Footballguys view: Xavier Grimble will be asked to do more with Green out. We should see more targets or Eli Rogers too. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green questionable Fri Jan 6, 04:07 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game against the Miami Dolphins. Green did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 6.
| Footballguys view: Xavier Grimble will do more for the Steelers if Green can't play. Not participating in practice on Friday does not bode well for his chances to play on Sunday. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green misses practice Friday Fri Jan 6, 01:02 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) sat out practice Friday, Jan. 6, after participating in full each of the previous two days and remains in the league's concussion protocol.
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Steelers | Ladarius Green fully practices Thu Jan 5, 04:12 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
| Footballguys view: Green has been a bit streaky this year but was doing well before his concussion. He'll get lost in the shuffle of LeVeon Bell and Antonio Brown, but should see some work as those two attract most of Miami's attention this weekend. |
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Steelers | Full practice for Ladarius Green Wed Jan 4, 03:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
| Footballguys view: Green should be back this week for the Steelers. His presence gives their already high-powered offense another weapon to go to. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green might be ready to play Tue Jan 3, 03:31 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) is still in the NFL's concussion protocol, but head coach Mike Tomlin said he looks good and that he could play against the Miami Dolphins this weekend.
| Footballguys view: Getting Green out there would help the Steelers. They are dangerous on offense, and they could be even more dangerous if Green is out there at tight end. His size and athleticism combination makes for a nice mismatch against linebackers or safeties. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green still in protocol Tue Jan 3, 01:08 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) remains in the league's concussion protocol, but head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Green 'looks good' in practice and is among a handful of injured Steelers who could play in Sunday's AFC Wild-Card game against the Miami Dolphins.
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Steelers | Week 17 inactives for Steelers Sun Jan 1, 11:41 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared WR Antonio Brown, QB Ben Roethlisberger, TE Ladarius Green, RB Le'Veon Bell, C Maurkice Pouncey, CB Robert Golden, DL Stephon Tuitt inactive for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers top three players will sit with nothing to gain for the team today. DeAngelo Williams and Fitzgerald Toussaint will split the work in the backfield and Eli Rogers will be the #1 receiver. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green will not play Fri Dec 30, 04:48 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 30, and has been ruled out for Week 17.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers could be saving Green for the playoffs. He's a valuable weapon, but concussion problems and other injuries have held him back in his first season with the Steelers. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green limited at practice Thu Dec 29, 09:53 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
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Steelers | Ladarius Green limited Wednesday Wed Dec 28, 04:24 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers can't move up or down in the playoff seeding. That makes Week 17 completely irrelevant. It wouldn't make sense to risk Green's health in a meaningless game. They'll try to have him back for the playoffs if at all possible. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green still in protocol Tue Dec 27, 01:13 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) is still in the league's concussion protocol and not expected to play in Week 17 versus the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: Without Green, the Steelers should turn to Xavier Grimble and Jesse James once again. The Steelers can't move from the no.3 spot in the playoffs, so expect them to rest their starters at some point in Week 17. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green will not play Sun Dec 25, 03:20 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) has been declared inactive for the team's Week 16 game.
| Footballguys view: Green's concussion history puts him in the "indefinite" absence group after each subsequent concussion. The Steelers might not have him for any potential playoff run. |
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Steelers | Week 16 inactives for Steelers Sun Dec 25, 03:11 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared OL Brian Mihalik, LB Jarvis Jones, CB Justin Gilbert, TE Ladarius Green, WR Sammie Coates, DL Stephon Tuitt, QB Zach Mettenberger inactive for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: The loss of Green and Coates hampers a passing game that was just hitting its stride coming into this crucial game. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green unlikely to play Sat Dec 24, 09:26 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) is not expected to play in Week 16's game against the Baltimore Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Eli Rogers is a great sleeper play this week with Green and Sammie Coates out against Baltimore. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green unlikely to play Fri Dec 23, 05:02 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is listed as doubtful for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers have to look for a new third weapon on offense. Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown should get plenty of action against the Ravens, and a third weapon could emerge in slot WR Eli Rogers. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green not practicing Thu Dec 22, 11:39 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 22.
| Footballguys view: It's looking more and more like Green isn't going to play against the Ravens on Christmas. The Steelers will have to look for a third target elsewhere, and those passes that could have been for Green may instead go to slot WR Eli Rogers this week. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green does not practice Wed Dec 21, 04:05 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 21.
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Steelers | Ladarius Green's Week 16 status up in air Tue Dec 20, 05:42 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green's (concussion) status for the team's Week 16 game Sunday, Dec. 25, versus the Baltimore Ravens is up in the air.
| Footballguys view: He's still under concussion protocol and will be meeting Dr. Mickey Collins of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for evaluation. The team is going to be super cautious with him and may not be available for the game against the Ravens on Christmas. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green in concussion protocol Sun Dec 18, 06:43 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green (concussion) went to the locker room late in the fourth quarter and entered concussion protocol.
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Steelers | Ladarius Green held in check Sun Dec 11, 04:53 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Ladarius Green caught two passes for 25 yards against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14.
| Footballguys view: Green's follow-up to his Week 13 breakout game was a week killer. He has a high ceiling against Cincinnati next week, but his limited snap count and low floor bit anyone who started Green this week. |
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Steelers | Ladarius Green could get 30 to 40 snaps Sat Dec 10, 06:32 PM
Steelers TE Ladarius Green played 35 snaps in Week 13 after totaling 34 in his first three weeks back. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Green can expect 30 to 40 snaps going forward because of the Steelers' usage of run-heavy sets.
| Footballguys view: Green could continue to be a big part of the Steelers offense. He had a breakout game last week, and we like him as a low-end TE1 for fantasy owners in Week 14. |
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