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NFL | Two suspended Thu Sep 16, 09:07 AM
Free-agent OG D.J. Fluker (Dolphins) was suspended the first six weeks of the season. Free-agent TE Kelvin Benjamin (Giants) was suspended the first two weeks.
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Giants | Kelvin Benjamin let go Wed Jul 28, 01:05 PM
New York Giants TE Kelvin Benjamin was released Wednesday, July 28.
| Footballguys view: Well, that didn't take long. Benjamin signed earlier this year to be a tight end option for the Giants. Perhaps some other team takes a chance on him but the chances of sticking on a roster is slim. |
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Giants | Kelvin Benjamin leaves practice Wed Jun 9, 11:24 PM
New York Giants WR/TE Kelvin Benjamin (undisclosed) left practice with trainers Tuesday, June 8.
| Footballguys view: This is an undisclosed situation, so there's no telling what's going on with Benjamin. He's battled with injuries in the past and hopefully he can get back out there soon enough. |
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Giants | NYG adds Kelvin Benjamin Sun May 16, 12:08 PM
Free-agent WR/TE Kelvin Benjamin (Chiefs) signed with the New York Giants Sunday, May 16. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin must have impressed as a tight end during his tryout. A former first-round pick of the Panthers (with GM Dave Gettleman) as a wide receiver, Benjamin hasn't played a regular season game since 2018. The Giants have Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph as their top two tight ends, and Benjamin will work to earn a spot behind them on the depth chart. With Engram's propensity to get banged up, Benjamin might see some playing time (if he makes the 53-man roster). |
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Giants | Kelvin Benjamin looking comfortable Sat May 15, 06:03 PM
Free-agent TE Kelvin Benjamin (Chiefs) spent 'considerable time' working with head coach Joe Judge at New York Giants minicamp Saturday, May 15, according to Art Stapleton of The Record. It's unknown if Benjamin will stay with the team beyond the weekend.
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Giants | Kelvin Benjamin working at TE Fri May 14, 07:06 PM
Free-agent WR Kelvin Benjamin (Chiefs) is working at tight end during the New York Giants rookie minicamp this weekend. He is participating on a tryout basis.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin is a big-bodied wide receiver who hasn't played a regular season game since 2018. Moving to tight end could work as he could provide matchup problems for linebackers and safeties. We'll see if Benjamin can impress during this tryout. |
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Giants | Kelvin Benjamin expected to try out Thu May 13, 09:43 PM
Free-agent WR Kelvin Benjamin (Chiefs) is expected to participate in the New York Giants rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Giants are updating their emergency list here with a player GM Dave Gettlemen knows from his days in Carolina. Benjamin hasn't played in a regular season game since 2018 and is no longer the player he used to be. |
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Giants | Kelvin Benjamin does not work out for NYG Mon Jul 29, 04:28 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Kelvin Benjamin (Chiefs) was invited to but did not participate with the group of free-agent receivers that worked out for the New York Giants on Saturday, July 27.
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Giants | Kelvin Benjamin to work out Fri Jul 26, 01:48 PM
Free-agent WR Kelvin Benjamin (Chiefs) plans to work out for the New York Giants on Saturday, July 27, per a source.
| Footballguys view: Dave Gettleman knows Benjamin's game, although he isn't at all like Corey Coleman, the receiver they lost in practice. Benjamin would still be a long shot to make the roster and looked like he was disinterested in football the last time we saw him on an NFL field. |
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Chiefs | Conference Championships Kansas City Chiefs inactives Sun Jan 20, 05:11 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs have declared DT Kahlil McKenzie, WR Kelvin Benjamin, OT Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, C Jimmy Murray, TE Deon Yelder and LB Dorian O'Daniel inactive for Conference Championships.
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Chiefs | Divisional Playoffs Kansas City Chiefs inactives Sat Jan 12, 03:09 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs have declared SS Eric Berry, DT Kahlil McKenzie, WR Kelvin Benjamin, RB Spencer Ware, C Jimmy Murray, TE Deon Yelder and LB Dorian O'Daniel inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Chiefs | Kelvin Benjamin does little in debut Fri Dec 14, 01:22 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kelvin Benjamin was targeted twice, catching one pass for 17 yards against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15.
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Chiefs | Kelvin Benjamin likely to be limited Week 15 Tue Dec 11, 10:03 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kelvin Benjamin is reportedly picking up the offense quickly, but it remains unlikely he will play an extended amount of time in Week 15 versus the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Chiefs | Kelvin Benjamin should play Tue Dec 11, 02:11 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kelvin Benjamin expects to play Thursday, Dec. 13, against the Los Angeles Chargers.
| Footballguys view: The Chiefs are banged up right now with a few key skill position players missing (or limited) in practice this week. Benjamin said he's been learning the offense since last week and offensive Eric Bienemy said the offense will be 'all hands on deck.' In his first game with his new team, we'd only count on Benjamin as a crazy deep 'what the heck' flex in Week 15. |
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Chiefs | Kelvin Benjamin's K.C. debut to wait Sun Dec 9, 12:22 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kelvin Benjamin is inactive for the team's Week 14 game Sunday, Dec. 9. Benjamin was signed three days earlier after being released by the Buffalo Bills.
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Chiefs | KC officially signs Kelvin Benjamin Sat Dec 8, 01:09 AM
The Kansas City Chiefs signed free-agent WR Kelvin Benjamin (Bills) on Friday, Dec. 7; DE Jarvis Jenkins was released in a corresponding move.
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Chiefs | Kelvin Benjamin unlikely for Week 14 Fri Dec 7, 02:56 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kelvin Benjamin is not expected to be active for the Week 14 game but may be available for Week 15, according to head coach Andy Reid.
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Chiefs | Kelvin Benjamin joining Chiefs Thu Dec 6, 09:03 PM
Free-agent WR Kelvin Benjamin (Bills) is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin has a first-round pedigree with exceptional physical tools and he's cheap. Perhaps that's all there is to this move, but it could also be a hedge against Sammy Watkins foot injury. Benjamin couldn't have landed in a better situation, but he's still unlikely to have redraft value this year and may not be with the Chiefs next year. |
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Chiefs | Kelvin Benjamin visits Chiefs Thu Dec 6, 12:34 PM
Free-agent WR Kelvin Benjamin (Bills) visited the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Dec. 6, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin needs to have a different approach to the game to tap into his considerable physical potential. Maybe Andy Reid could figure out how to flip that switch, but we'll believe it when we see it. |
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NFL | Kelvin Benjamin not claimed Wed Dec 5, 05:40 PM
Free-agent WR Kelvin Benjamin (Bills) went unclaimed off waivers Wednesday, Dec. 5, and is officially a free agent.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin is now free to sign with any team. He was on the books for $8.4 million this year and no team wanted to take on that salary. Benjamin is likely to find a new home rather quickly but it will be for an incredibly reduced price tag. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin released Tue Dec 4, 04:13 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin was released Tuesday, Dec. 4.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin's time with the Bills was lackluster at best. He didn't mesh with rookie QB Josh Allen and seemed to be uninterested in gaining chemistry with the team's franchise quarterback. Benjamin finishes the 2018 with the Bills having caught 23 passes for 354 yards and one touchdown. We don't think a ton of teams will be lining up for a player who hasn't looked good since his rookie season of 2014. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin playing less by design Sat Dec 1, 02:46 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin has seen his playing time decrease because the team wants to take a look at how some of the younger receivers could do with more snaps, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
| Footballguys view: In Week 12 against the Jaguars, Benjamin was only targeted twice and caught one pass for 32 yards. He's topped 50 yards just once all year and hasn't found the end zone since Week 2. Fantasy GMs have much better options and Benjamin isn't even worth a roster spot in some leagues. |
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Bills | Just one catch for Kelvin Benjamin Sun Nov 25, 08:11 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin managed just one catch for 32 yards on two targets in Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin held without a catch Sun Nov 11, 05:31 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin was targeted three times during the Week 10 game against the New York Jets but finished the game with zero catches.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin ready to play Fri Nov 9, 02:18 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 9, and is not on the injury report for Week 10.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin takes part in practice Thu Nov 8, 02:33 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin might not have Derek Anderson in this one, and Trumaine Johnson is due back for the Jets. He's a low-end desperation play. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin limited Wednesday Wed Nov 7, 03:55 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.
| Footballguys view: We can't trust Benjamin as anything more than a WR5 or deep flex play in Week 10. The Bills travel to play the Jets this week and they've got Derek Anderson as their starting quarterback. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin finishes with 40 yards Sun Nov 4, 06:15 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin caught four passes for 40 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 9.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin targeted seven times Mon Oct 29, 11:38 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin posted two grabs for 45 yards on seven targets in the Week 8 game against the New England Patriots on Monday, Oct. 29.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin limited Saturday Sat Oct 27, 02:04 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (non-injury) was limited during practice Saturday, Oct. 27, but is not on the injury report for Week 8.
| Footballguys view: The Bills will have Derek Anderson as their starting quarterback against the Patriots on Monday night. That makes Benjamin just a WR4/deep flex option in PPR leagues...at best. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin posts 71 yards Sun Oct 21, 04:41 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin caught four passes for 71 yards against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 7.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin has been a viable play every time he has been on the field with Derek Anderson, so he'll have some bye/injury/emergency play value against the Patriots next week unless Nathan Peterman is installed. |
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Cowboys | Dallas looking at several WRs Sun Oct 21, 12:16 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin and Miami Dolphins WR DeVante Parker are possible trade targets for the Dallas Cowboys, according to sources.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin mediocre yet again Sun Oct 14, 09:15 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin posted two receptions for 43 yards on six targets in Week 6 against the Houston Texans.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin underwhelms again Sun Oct 7, 04:34 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin was held to just one reception for 11 yards on a team-high five targets in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans.
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Bills | Just one catch for Kelvin Benjamin Sun Sep 30, 04:33 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin posted just one grab for 34 yards on six targets in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin stays even keeled Sat Sep 29, 06:33 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin admitted he hasn't been performing how he thought he would, nor has the Bills offense as a whole. 'I'm just working, man. Just getting better. Feeling good. We gonna keep grinding and keep building this relationship with Josh [Allen].'
| Footballguys view: The Bills offense showed some life last week in a shocking road victory over the Vikings. Most of that was rookie QB Josh Allen, but Benjamin caught a season-high three passes (yes, we realize that's not much). Perhaps things are trending in the right direction for this passing game. Even if things are getting on track for Allen and Benjamin, we can't trust the veteran WR as anything more than a WR6 or 'what the heck' flex in Week 4 against the Packers. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin doesn't do much in win Sun Sep 23, 04:26 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin posted three grabs for 29 yards on five targets in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin ready to play Fri Sep 21, 02:05 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (hip) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 21, and is not on the injury report for Week 3.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin takes part in practice Thu Sep 20, 02:43 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (hip) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 20.
| Footballguys view: We're not counting on players from the Bills passing game. Fantasy GMs have much better options...especially with the Bills playing against the Vikings this week. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin limited Wed Sep 19, 01:38 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (hip) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 19.
| Footballguys view: The Bills travel to face a tough Vikings defense on Sunday. With rookie QB Josh Allen starting and this matchup, we are not starting Benjamin even if he was 100 percent healthy. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin catches TD pass Sun Sep 16, 06:09 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin caught two passes for 19 yards and one touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2.
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Bills | Buffalo's Week 2 injury report Fri Sep 14, 03:09 PM
Buffalo Bills CB Taron Johnson (shoulder) and DE Shaq Lawson (hamstring) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers. LB Ray-Ray McCloud III (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Sept. 14, and is listed as questionable. WR Kelvin Benjamin (rest) did not practice Friday but no longer appears on the injury report. LB Julian Stanford (nose) practiced in full for third straight day and also has been removed from the injury report.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin nearly invisible Sun Sep 9, 08:04 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin had just one catch for 10 yards on seven targets in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin is not going to be able to sustain value with the Bills quarterback play this year. He's droppable in redraft leagues. |
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Bills | Two catches for Kelvin Benjamin Sun Aug 26, 09:23 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin caught two of his four targets for 39 yards in a 26-13 preseason loss to the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Aug. 26.
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin makes presence felt Thu Aug 9, 10:33 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin caught all four of his targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in a 28-23 loss to the Carolina Panthers in the preseason Thursday, Aug. 9.
| Footballguys view: Benjamin looked healthy and focused. If the Bills get better than expected quarterback play and Benjamin's knee is sound, he could be a value at ADP, but those are big ifs. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin expects to be busy Fri Jul 6, 09:51 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin said he expects to receive 'number one targets' this year.
| Footballguys view: Really, considering the alternatives on the team, who else would they give that role to? Frankly, we're not sure what that role is worth, given the uncertainty of the offense. So while he could get a lot of targets they may not be quality. His ADP is 43 right now, and we think that sounds about right. It could change when the quarterback is named, but probably not much. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin back at full speed Thu May 31, 11:23 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin has looked 'leaner, stronger and most importantly faster' during OTAs, according to Dominic LoVallo of BuffaloBills.com
| Footballguys view: Good news for Benjamin and the Bills here. Benjamin has been practicing fully during OTAs this year as their top wide receiver. With questionable quarterback play (no matter if Josh Allen or A.J. McCarron start), Benjamin's fantasy projections take a hit. He's WR43 (10.01) in current ADP rankings for 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin full go at OTAs Thu May 24, 01:03 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is a full participant and off to a good start at organized team activities, according to head coach Sean McDermott.
| Footballguys view: The team needs him on point with Zay Jones (knee) out for the summer. There's not a lot of value in this offense (not named LeSean McCoy), especially with the questionable quarterback group, but Benjamin could be the one bright spot in the passing offense. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin talks on hold Mon Apr 30, 10:33 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin won't have contract talks on an extension until at least the summer, according to general manager Brandon Beane.
| Footballguys view: The Bills have to see how Benjamin fits into the new offense. Benjamin also needs to show them he will have the ability to stay healthy and make a larger impact in 2018. |
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Bills | Kelvin Benjamin takes part Mon Apr 16, 10:27 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Kelvin Benjamin (knee) took part in voluntary workouts Monday, April 16.
| Footballguys view: A good sign for Benjamin here. He underwent knee surgery after the Bills season and is on track to be near full strength at OTAs. |
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