Fantasy Player Profile A.J. Green
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A.J.Green
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@SF: #27 vs opposing WR - 36.26 FPA
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| Wk | Opp | Yds | TD | Yds | TD | Lost | Pts |
| 1 | KC, | - | - | 13 | - | - | 3.30 |
| 2 | @LV, | - | - | 16 | - | - | 6.60 |
| 3 | LA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | PHI, | - | - | 20 | - | - | 5.00 |
| 6 | @SEA, | - | - | 7 | - | - | 2.70 |
| 7 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @MIN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @LA, | - | - | 10 | 1 | - | 9.00 |
| 11 | SF, | - | - | 50 | - | - | 10.00 |
| 12 | LAC, | - | - | 5 | - | - | 1.50 |
| 13 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | NE, | - | - | 7 | - | - | 1.70 |
| 15 | @DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @ATL, | - | - | 17 | - | - | 3.70 |
| 18 | @SF, | - | - | 91 | 1 | - | 18.10 |
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- 173.70
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Announces retirement
Green announced his retirement via Instagram on Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Green was drafted by the Bengals with the No. 4 overall pick in 2011 and spent 10 seasons with Cincinnati before joining the Cardinals. In his first campaign with Arizona (2021), he finished with 54 receptions on 92 targets for 848 yards and three scores, his best season since 2017. However, he struggled to make much of an impact in 2022 and has decided to hang up the cleats with Arizona's future unclear due to coach Kliff Kingsbury's firing and Kyler Murray's ACL rehab. Green, a seven-time Pro…read more
Published: Mon, Feb 6 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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Past illness, good for Sunday
Green (illness) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest in Atlanta, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Analysis: Green was a listed DNP on Wednesday's practice estimate due to an illness, but he returned as a limited participant Thursday and capped the week with a full session. He'll thus be available to a Cardinals offense that may be without DeAndre Hopkins this weekend after the latter missed Friday's practice with a knee injury. If Hopkins ends up inactive Sunday, Marquise Brown and Greg Dortch would be the top wide receivers for the team's Week 17 starting quarterback David Blough, but Green, Robbie…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 30 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially limited Thursday
Green (illness) was limited at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: One day removed from sitting out with an illness, Green mixed into some drills Thursday. He'll have one more session Friday to attempt to log all activity, at which point the Cardinals may give him a designation for Sunday's game in Atlanta.
Published: Thu, Dec 29 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing Thursday
Green (illness) returned to practice Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Analysis: After an illness kept him out of Wednesday's walkthrough, Green was back on the practice field in some capacity one day later. His activity level won't be known until the Cardinals post their second injury report of Week 17, but even if he begins to put himself on a path to play Sunday in Atlanta, his overall output (19-128-1 line on 40 targets in 13 games) and inconsistent snap share don't make him an appealing option for fantasy purposes.
Published: Thu, Dec 29 at 11:20am by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with illness
Green didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: In a season filled with sporadic usage, Green's most recent three games have yielded just one catch (on four targets) for seven yards, despite earning between 27 and 59 percent of the snaps on a weekly basis during that span. Quarterback play is partly to blame, as the Cards have had to roll with Colt McCoy and Trace McSorley the last two-plus games after Kyler Murray tore his ACL in Week 14. Still, Green's cumulative 19-128-1 receiving line on 40 targets in 13 appearances on the campaign…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 28 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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One catch in loss
Green secured one of his two targets for seven yards in Monday's 27-13 loss to the Patriots.
Analysis: Green was not much of a factor Monday despite playing 59 percent of the Cardinals' offensive snaps. The veteran wideout played behind Marquise Brown and DeAndre Hopkins, but ahead of both Robbie Anderson and Greg Dortch. Green offers little upside on an offense with several mouths to feed, especially after losing Kyler Murray for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. Green should remain far of the fantasy radar when the Cardinals visit the Broncos in Week 15.
Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 8:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Another poor performance
Green tallied one catch on two targets for five yards during Sunday's 25-24 defeat to the Chargers.
Analysis: Marquise Brown was back in the lineup after a five-game absence due to a foot injury, and Green's 53 percent snap share was behind both Brown (97 percent) and DeAndre Hopkins (74 percent) and only a tick ahead of little-used Robbie Anderson (42 percent). Brown and Hopkins were also the only Cardinals with more than four targets. That's been the norm for Green, who has managed five or more targets in only three of 10 games. With just an 18-121-1 line on the season, the 34-year-old remains an…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 8:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Sees season-high nine targets
Green gathered in five of nine targets for 50 yards during Monday's 38-10 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Green's usage has been erratic this season, but he saw a season high in targets on his second-biggest snap share (77 percent) in Week 11. Six of his nine targets came from reserve quarterback Trace McSorley once the game was out of hand in the fourth quarter though, and he recorded only two catches for 10 yards working with Colt McCoy. There is a chance for Green to remain in the rotation in the short term as Rondale Moore deals with a groin injury and Marquise Brown (foot) is not yet ready to…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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Finds end zone against Rams
Green caught both his targets for 10 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-17 win over the Rams.
Analysis: With 36-year-old Colt McCoy getting the start for Arizona instead of Kyler Murray (hamstring), the 34-year-old Green was able to score his first TD since Week 6 of 2021 on a six-yard grab just before halftime. Green has seen only three targets over the last three games however, and his role in the Cardinals' offense isn't likely to increase in Week 11 against the 49ers, regardless of who's under center.
Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 8:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Musters one snap in Week 9
Green played one offensive snap during Sunday's 31-21 defeat to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Green's usage continues to waver wildly. Two weeks removed from being available and not getting on the field, he since logged 47 percent of the snaps on offense Week 8 at Minnesota but didn't catch his only target before Sunday's one-snap showing. With no catches on that one target since Week 6, Green seemingly has fallen out of favor in the Cardinals offense, especially after newcomer Robbie Anderson played 83 percent of the snaps Sunday en route to one reception on three targets.
Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 8:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Blanked in Week 8
Green didn't catch his only target during Sunday's 34-26 loss at Minnesota.
Analysis: After being active but earning no snaps Week 7, Green got back in the mix Sunday, ranking third among Cardinals wide receivers in offensive snaps (37 of 78) behind DeAndre Hopkins (78) and Rondale Moore (77), and ahead of Greg Dortch (20) and Robbie Anderson (seven). That said, in Green's six appearances this season, he's been blanked twice and topped out at 20 receiving yards in a given game. Considering Hopkins, Moore and No. 1 tight end Zach Ertz are the main options for quarterback Kyler…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 9:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to suit up Week 8
Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Green will be active and is set to play in Sunday's game in Minnesota, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Green was previously active for the Cardinals' Week 7 win over the Saints, but he didn't see any snaps after he was excised from the receiver rotation while DeAndre Hopkins made his season debut after missing the first six games due to a suspension. Arizona still has a bit of a logjam at receiver, but Green looks like he could be a candidate to absorb some snaps from either Robbie Anderson or Greg Dortch, who served as depth options behind Hopkins and Rondale Moore in Week 7. Regardless, Green…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 30 at 6:32am by Rotowire.com
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No snaps in Week 7
Green was active but didn't play in the Cardinals' Week 6 win versus the Saints.
Analysis: While Green did sit out Week 4 due to a left knee issue, he wasn't listed on Arizona's injury report in advance of either of the team's last two contests, so his health can't be blamed for the lack of snaps. Coach Kliff Kingsbury touched on Green's usage last Friday, telling Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic, "We're going to work through that with all these pieces. ... But we'll spend the next eight or nine days going through it and see what we come up with." Reps at wide receiver…read more
Published: Tue, Oct 25 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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Records season-high 20 yards
Green caught three of five targets for 20 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Green returned to the lineup after missing one game due to a bone bruise in his left knee that he picked up during a Week 3 loss to the Rams. While he played a typical 72 percent of the offensive snaps, he made only minor marks in the box score, which actually matched his season high for receptions and set a new best in yards on the campaign. Such is Green's reality in an offense in which Marquise Brown (11 targets per game) and Zach Ertz (8.2) dominate the looks from Kyler Murray. Assuming…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 9:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Returning this week
Green (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Green and Marquise Brown (foot) are cleared to play, while Rondale Moore (knee) is listed as questionable and expected to be a game-time decision. Green caught five of 13 targets for 29 yards over the first three weeks of the season before missing Week 4 with a knee injury and now coming back for Week 5. The Eagles present a tough matchup for perimeter receivers, with Darius Slay and James Bradberry starting at cornerback.
Published: Fri, Oct 7 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Stays limited Thursday
Green (knee) was limited at practice Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Analysis: Green now has strung together back-to-back capped practices after being sidelined since injuring his left knee during a Week 3 loss to the Rams. Elsewhere in the Cardinals' receiving corps, Marquise Brown went from a non-participant Wednesday to limited Thursday, while Rondale Moore showed up on the injury report Thursday as limited due to a knee issue. Considering there's uncertainty surrounding the team's top three wide receivers, the situation bears watching to get a sense of who among the…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 6 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Wednesday
Green (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Analysis: The on-field appearance marks Green's first since hurting his left knee Week 3. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury told Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic that he's hopeful Green is able to return to action Sunday versus the Eagles, and his ability to practice Wednesday is setting up the 12th-year pro to miss just one game due to injury. Meanwhile, Marquise Brown (foot) didn't practice to kick off Week 5 prep, and Antoine Wesley (hip) logged his first session of the campaign. With DeAndre Hopkins…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Not playing in Week 4
Green (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest in Carolina, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Green exited Week 3 action against the Rams due to a left knee injury but attempted to play through the pain until he landed awkwardly while attempting to corral a Kyler Murray pass in the third quarter. Since then, Green hasn't practiced at all and thus will sit out Week 4. In a receiving corps that's already down DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) and Antoine Wesley (hip, IR) and lists Marquise Brown (rest/foot) and Rondale Moore (hamstring) as questionable for Sunday, Greg Dortch and Andy Isabella…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 11:29am by Rotowire.com
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Absent for another practice
Green (knee) wasn't present for practice Thursday, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: He'll go down as a non-participant for the second day in a row and looks to be trending toward his first absence of the season Sunday against the Panthers, as head coach Kliff Kingsbury has already said that he doesn't expect Green to be available for the contest. Arizona will offer a final word on Green's status with the release of Friday's injury report, but unless he practices in some fashion that day, he'll likely be officially ruled out ahead of the Week 4 game.
Published: Thu, Sep 29 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to play this week
Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he doesn't expect Green (knee) to play against the Panthers on Sunday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: The real question is whether Green will miss multiple games, as prior reports already suggested that he would likely be out at least a week after exiting the Week 3 loss to Los Angeles with a bone bruise in his knee. He caught only five passes for 29 yards in two and a half games before suffering the injury, and backups Andy Isabella and Baccelia didn't do much (24 yards on six combined targets) after Green left the Week 3 contest. Quarterback Kyler Murray has thus far relied on Marquise Brown,…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 28 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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Diagnosed with bone bruise
Green has a bone bruise in his knee and could miss at least one week, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Green missed some time on the Cardinals' second drive of a Week 3 loss to the Rams and was seen with his left knee in a wrap before returning to the field. Later, in the third quarter, he recorded a drop and landed awkwardly at the end of the play, again grabbing at his left knee. Green went to the locker room at that point and didn't return, ending the contest with no catches on two targets. The veteran wideout hasn't been ruled out for Week 4 yet, but there doesn't appear to be much optimism…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 1:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Sunday
Green (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Green missed some time on the Cardinals' second drive of the game and was seen with his left knee in a wrap before returning to the field. Later, in the third quarter, he recorded a drop and landed awkwardly at the end of the play, again grabbing at his left knee. Green went to the locker room at that point and now won't get back on the field. He'll thus finish Week 3 with no catches on two targets.
Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Back in Sunday's game
Green (knee) returned to Sunday's game versus the Rams, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Green limped off the field on the Cardinals' second possession and was seen with a wrap on his left knee on the sideline. However, he was back out there to begin the team's third drive. Green will look to make his mark in the box score moving forward.
Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Hurts left knee Sunday
Green sustained an apparent left knee injury during Sunday's game against the Rams, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.
Analysis: Green seemed to get hurt while running a route in a non-contact fashion, limping to the sideline after a play in the first quarter, according to Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site. His left knee was wrapped on the sideline not long afterward, and if Green is unable to return, he'll finish without a catch on his only target.
Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Struggles in Week 2
Green caught three passes for 16 yards on seven targets in an overtime win against Las Vegas on Sunday.
Analysis: The Cardinals' passing game in general is struggling, but it's still discouraging to see Green post a box score like this in a game where Kyler Murray threw 49 passes. DeAndre Hopkins (suspension) and Rondale Moore (hamstring) will eventually return, and Green just isn't capitalizing in the meantime. The Cardinals face Tennessee in Week 3.
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 5:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Meager output in Week 1
Green gathered in two of four targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 44-21 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: With DeAndre Hopkins serving a six-game suspension to begin the season and Rondale Moore (hamstring) sidelined Week 1, Green had more of an opportunity to make an impact, but he was outpaced by Greg Dortch (7-63-0 on nine targets) and Marquise Brown (4-43-1 on six targets). Brown (62 of 65) and Dortch (59) also had more offensive snaps than Green (48), while Andy Isabella (21) and Andre Baccellia (eight) brought up the rear among the team's available wide receivers. At 34 years old, Green still…read more
Published: Tue, Sep 13 at 8:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits again Saturday
Green didn't play in Saturday's preseason contest at Tennessee.
Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Green joined quarterback Kyler Murray, running back James Conner, wide receivers DeAndre Hopkins, Marquise Brown and Rondale Moore and tight end Zach Ertz (calf) on the sideline for the entire exhibition slate. With the Cardinals now turning their focus to the regular season, Green has a clear path to passes from Murray along with Brown, Moore and Ertz due to Hopkins' six-game suspension to kick off the campaign. On 92 targets last year, Green notched a 54-848-3 line in 16 games.
Published: Sun, Aug 28 at 6:49pm by Rotowire.com
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DNP on Sunday
Green didn't play during Sunday's preseason loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Like he did in the Cardinals' exhibition opener, Green and the team's other top three wide receivers (DeAndre Hopkins, Marquise Brown and Rondale Moore) were kept on the sideline. Quarterback Kyler Murray told Darren Urban of the team's official site last week that he won't log any reps this preseason, but it remains to be seen if Green and his position mates will follow suit. If all of them are held out until Week 1, Green will be looking to fill the void left behind by Hopkins, who will miss…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 22 at 6:01pm by Rotowire.com
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To profit from Hopkins' ban
Green should benefit from DeAndre Hopkins' six-game suspension to begin the 2022 season, Jess Root of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Since this year's NFL Draft kicked off last Thursday, the state of the Cardinals' receiving corps has changed, with the team acquiring Marquise Brown from the Ravens and the subsequent announcement of Hopkins' suspension Monday. Without Hopkins, Brown and Green should serve as Arizona's primary outside receivers, while second-year pro Rondale Moore and veteran tight end Zach Ertz man the slot. In his age-33 season last year, Green was relatively healthy for a second consecutive campaign,…read more
Published: Thu, May 5 at 7:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Back in Arizona
The Cardinals and Green agreed to a one-year contract Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: A perennial Pro Bowler for the first seven years of his career, the 2011 first-round pick has entered a different phase since sitting out 2019 due to injury. The 2021 campaign marked Green's first with the Cardinals, and he fared well with 54 catches (on 92 targets) for 848 yards and three touchdowns in 16 contests. As he heads into his age-34 season, he'll again play second fiddle to DeAndre Hopkins in Arizona's passing game, likely vying for looks from Kyler Murray with Rondale Moore and…read more
Published: Thu, Apr 14 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Fair production in desert
Green recorded 54 catches on 92 targets for 848 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games during the 2021 season.
Analysis: In 2020, Green logged an injury-free campaign for the first time since 2017 en route to a 47-523-2 line on 104 targets for the Bengals. He parlayed that into a one-year, $6 million contract with the Cardinals last March, and following the 2021 NFL Draft the team's receiving corps included DeAndre Hopkins, Green, Christian Kirk and rookie second-rounder Rondale Moore. The additions gave coach Kliff Kingsbury and quarterback Kyler Murray the firepower they lacked in their first two years…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 18 at 8:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Draws nine targets
Green caught four passes for 23 yards on nine targets against Seattle on Sunday.
Analysis: The Arizona passing game was disappointing against Seattle, and if there's a single greatest culprit it's arguably Green. His nine targets ranked second behind only Zach Ertz (10), yet his yardage total ranked fifth, including behind two running backs. Green has been serviceable at times in 2021 but has sometimes struggled with the finer points of wide receiver play. He'll need to find the old version of himself for the Cardinals to live up to their playoff ambitions.
Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 6:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Three grabs in Sunday's win
Green caught three of six targets for 74 yards in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: He very nearly had a 45-yard touchdown on the Cardinals' first possession, but Kyler Murray underthrew the ball, resulting in Green getting taken down at the three-yard line instead. The veteran wideout was mostly quiet after that, but he still wound up topping 60 yards for the fourth time in the last six games. Green will look to wrap up the regular season on a high note in Week 18 against the Seahawks.
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 8:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Musters one catch Saturday
Green had one catch (on three targets) for 33 yards during Saturday's 22-16 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Green's only play of substance Week 16 came on 3rd-and-10 with 13:10 remaining and the Cardinals trailing, 15-13. The 33-yard connection with Kyler Murray kept a key drive alive, but it ultimately ended with a 41-yard field-goal attempt from Matt Prater that hit the right upright and fell no good. Green hasn't done much in the first two games without DeAndre Hopkins (knee), who's out until late January at the earliest, with a 5-97-0 line on 11 targets during that stretch. Murray more so is…read more
Published: Sat, Dec 25 at 9:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes four catches Week 15
Green caught four of eight targets for 64 yards during Sunday's 30-12 loss at Detroit.
Analysis: Green was targeted just once before halftime and didn't make his first catch until the midpoint of the third quarter, so his final results in the box score are respectable enough. He also earned a 75 percent snap share in the first contest since DeAndre Hopkins (knee) was ruled out for the rest of the regular season, which marked his biggest workload since Week 8. Green will aim for a productive performance Saturday against a Colts defense that has allowed the third-most total touchdowns (18)…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 21 at 3:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 100 yards
Green caught seven of 10 targets for 102 yards in Monday night's 30-23 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Green was excellent making plays along the sideline, particularly on Arizona's touchdown drive to begin the fourth quarter. He not only got open for an impressive 23-yard connection from Kyler Murray on a crucial, third-down scramble drill, but Green then set the Cards up in the red zone after a 36-yard grab, enabling the team to score on its next play. Overall, the veteran finished with his most catches and targets this season, leading the team in receiving yards while topping the century mark…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 13 at 9:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to one catch
Green secured his only target for 14 yards in the Cardinals' 33-22 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: The veteran wideout's sparse production wasn't necessarily an indictment on him, considering Kyler Murray threw only 15 times overall in his return from a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. Green has a pair of one-catch tallies in his last three games, but he and the rest of the pass-catching corps figure to be a lot busier in a critical Week 14 home Monday night clash with the Rams.
Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Draws seven targets
Green caught four passes for 78 yards on seven targets against Seattle on Sunday.
Analysis: DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) was out once again, but rather than Green it was Zach Ertz (eight catches for 88 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets) who carried the Arizona passing game Sunday. Green did his part, though, and provided the team's second-highest receiving yardage total while producing efficiently with his targets. It's possible that Green might have done more if Kyler Murray (ankle) had played, but with Colt McCoy at quarterback it might have made Ertz a bit more accessible as…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Sparse performance in Week 10
Green gathered in one of five targets for four yards during Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Green caught his first target on the game's second play from scrimmage but otherwise was unable to connect with either Colt McCoy (pectoral) or Chris Streveler. After being sidelined in Week 9 due to the COVID-19 protocols, Green was working without Kyler Murray for the first time on the campaign due to the latter's sprained ankle. Green also earned a season-low 68 percent share of snaps, even with DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) sidelined as well. No matter the composition of the passing game this…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play
Green (illness) has no injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Green was placed on the injury report with an illness even after coming back from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he could have a big role Sunday with both DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) and Rondale Moore (concussion) listed as questionable. Of course, QB Kyler Murray (ankle) is also uncertain, potentially leaving Colt McCoy as the starter again. Green was out last week when McCoy and RB James Conner led the Cardinals to a 31-17 win over San Francisco. He'll be out there Sunday against the…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 12 at 12:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited in return to practice
Green (illness) was limited at Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: The Cardinals activated Green from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, paving the way for the wide receiver to miss just one game after testing positive for the virus last Wednesday. Having a cap on his reps in his return to practice seems to be standard operating procedure for the Cards, as tight end Demetrius Harris had the same limitations Wednesday after coming off the COVID list. Green will look to bump up to full Friday and enter the weekend without a designation for Sunday's game against…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 11 at 1:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns from COVID-19 list
Arizona reinstated Green (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Assuming Green isn't too far behind from a conditioning standpoint following an eight-day stint on the list, he should be ready to handle a full workload in Sunday's game against the Panthers. Arizona could be looking to Green to serve as their No. 1 wideout this weekend, as DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday and is far from a lock to return from a one-game absence.
Published: Thu, Nov 11 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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Expected back soon
Arizona head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that he hopes to have Green (illness) back at practice within the next few days, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Green missed the Week 9 win over San Francisco after landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he apparently has a shot to make it back for Sunday's Week 10 matchup with the Panthers. Meanwhile, quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle) and wideout DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) remain day-to-day after they too missed Week 9.
Published: Wed, Nov 10 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Week 9
Green (illness) won't be available to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Considering Green tested positive for the virus Wednesday, he faced an uphill battle to clear all health and safety protocols ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. In addition to Green, tight end Demetrius Harris will also remain on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the Week 9 matchup, and the Cardinals will be missing three coaches for similar reasons. Arizona could be without two of its three starting receivers Sunday, as No. 1 option DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) didn't practice all week and is…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 5 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Positive test for COVID-19
Green was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday after testing positive for the virus, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Green's vaccination status is unknown, but his availability for Week 9 at San Francisco now is in question. If he's forced to sit out Sunday's game, the Cardinals will be down a starting wide receiver, leaving them with DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) Christian Kirk, Rondale Moore, Antoine Wesley and Andy Isabella at the position.
Published: Wed, Nov 3 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits COVID-19 list
The Cardinals placed Green on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Green was among a number of high-profile players around the league to land on the list Wednesday, and it's unclear if he tested positive for the virus or merely was a close contact of an infected person. In any case, his availability for Sunday's game at San Francisco suddenly is cloudy. With DeAndre Hopkins dealing with a lingering hamstring issue, Christian Kirk, Rondale Moore, Antoine Wesley and Andy Isabella are the Cardinals' healthy and available wide receivers to begin the week.
Published: Wed, Nov 3 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Involved in game-ending play
Green secured five of eight targets for 50 yards in the Cardinals' 24-21 loss to the Packers on Thursday night. He was also the intended receiver on Kyler Murray's game-ending interception with 12 seconds remaining.
Analysis: Green's clutch 23-yard grab on third down with Arizona backed up to its own goal line with 2:46 remaining kickstarted a drive that almost resulted in at least a game-tying field goal for the home squad. However, Green's subsequent failure to look for a Murray pass on a 2nd-and-goal play resulted in a Rasul Douglas interception that clinched the upset win for Green Bay. Green has five receptions in two of the last three contests, and he'll look to atone for his gaffe in a Week 9 road divisional…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 28 at 9:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Garners three targets Sunday
Green gathered in all three targets for 66 yards during Sunday's 31-5 win against the Texans.
Analysis: All of Green's catches went for at least 10 yards, with the bulk of his production coming on a pretty 41-yard connection with Kyler Murray late in the second quarter to help set up the Cardinals' second touchdown of the contest. The three targets were Green's second fewest in a game this season, as he's received exactly six in five of seven outings. His 35 overall targets rank third on the team behind DeAndre Hopkins' 47 and Christian Kirk's 36, and Arizona only began to integrate newcomer Zach…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 7:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Leading receiver for Cards in win
Green caught five of six targets for 79 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-14 win over the Browns.
Analysis: The former Bengal led Arizona in receiving yards while tying Christian Kirk for the team lead in catches. Green wrapped up the scoring on the day in the fourth quarter, snagging his third TD of the year on a 14-yard toss from Kyler Murray, and the 33-year-old receiver continues to put together an impressive comeback campaign heading into a potential Week 7 mismatch against the struggling Texans.
Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 5:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Season-low one catch Sunday
Green gathered in one of two targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 17-10 win against the 49ers.
Analysis: On the receiving end of six passes in each of the Cardinals' first four games of the season, Green was held in check Week 5. Even counting plays that didn't count in the box score -- his only potential other target, a deep shot early in the second quarter, fell incomplete, but the play was nullified by a defensive holding penalty -- he wouldn't have had a large share in the passing attack that ultimately included just 28 targets in all. Green will look to bounce back next Sunday in Cleveland in…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 7:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets back into end zone
Green caught five of six targets for 67 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-20 win over the Rams.
Analysis: Kyler Murray spread the ball around very effectively, as six different Cardinals caught multiple passes, but Green tied Maxx Williams for the team lead in receptions while tying DeAndre Hopkins for the team lead in receiving yards. The former Bengal looked to be back in peak form on his 41-yard TD grab in the first quarter, as he used his size to haul in a deep ball from Murray and then dragged his defender to the goal line with him. Green has had three productive games in a row while seeing…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Paces pass catchers in win
Green secured five of six targets for 112 yards in the Cardinals' 31-19 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: The venerable veteran finally looked like himself again after frequently appearing to have lost a step over the last season-plus following a 2019 campaign that was wiped out by injury. Green came down with one of his trademark downfield catches during the contest, hauling in a contested 34-yard throw from Kyler Murray early in the third quarter and also notching a 36-yard grab as well. Green may have benefited from the limitations of DeAndre Hopkins (ribs) on Sunday, so it'll be interesting to…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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First TD with Arizona
Green gathered in three of six passes for 44 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 34-33 victory against the Vikings.
Analysis: In his first two games with the Cardinals, Green is tied for second on the team in terms of targets (12) with DeAndre Hopkins, which is one behind rookie Rondale Moore (13). But among the six Cards with at least eight targets, Green is the only one with a catch rate below 50 percent (41.7 percent, to be precise). At the very least, though, his five grabs have gone for an average of 13.8 yards, and he recorded his first score in an Arizona uniform from nine yards out in the third quarter Sunday.…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 6:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Sluggish 2021 debut
Green caught two receptions for 25 yards on six targets at Tennessee on Sunday.
Analysis: Green was the only drain on an Arizona passing game that was otherwise ruthlessly effective against the Titans. DeAndre Hopkins, Christian Kirk and Rondale Moore were all almost automatic, so Green will be under some pressure to make an improved showing against the Vikings in Week 2. Luckily for him, six targets is a very small sample and he still has time to get going.
Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Goes without catch Friday
Green (undisclosed) couldn't haul in his only target during Friday's preseason defeat to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Green made his debut with the Cardinals after sitting out a part of training camp with an undisclosed injury. With DeAndre Hopkins (undisclosed) out Friday, however, the first-team offense has yet to be intact through two exhibitions. With quarterback Kyler Murray a question mark to suit up in preseason Week 3, we may not see the revamped receiving corps together until the season opener Sunday, Sept. 12 at Tennessee, where Hopkins, Green, Christian Kirk and rookie Rondale Moore will be the top…read more
Published: Fri, Aug 20 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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May play Friday
Green (undisclosed) is in pads ahead of Friday's preseason game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: It's unclear if Green will make his debut in a Cardinals uniform, but the fact he's in pads is a good sign that he indeed will take some snaps. He missed a portion of training camp and the team's first exhibition with an undisclosed issue, but he returned to practice last Saturday, giving him almost a week to ramp up for Friday's contest. Assuming he suits up, Green will be in line for his initial in-game targets from Kyler Murray.
Published: Fri, Aug 20 at 4:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice Sunday
Green (undisclosed) will participate in individual drills at Sunday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Green hasn't practiced since Aug. 4 due to an unknown health concern, keeping him in street clothes for Friday's preseason opener against the Cowboys. He was joined by fellow top wideout DeAndre Hopkins (undisclosed) and quarterback Kyler Murray, but the trio have two more chances to see exhibition action. It's unclear if Green will be healthy enough to suit up Friday versus the Chiefs, but he'll nonetheless begin to ramp up on-field work as the week goes on.
Published: Sun, Aug 15 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Debut with Arizona pushed back
Green (undisclosed) likely won't play Friday against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Analysis: Green, who has a string of practice absences dating back to the middle of last week due to an unknown injury, is in street clothes moments before Friday's kickoff, as are DeAndre Hopkins (undisclosed) and Kyler Murray. Meanwhile, rookie second-round pick Rondale Moore (undisclosed) took part in pregame warmups, indicating his recent missed practices won't hinder his ability to suit up.
Published: Fri, Aug 13 at 6:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Another missed practice
Green (undisclosed) did not practice Friday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Green has now missed three straight practices due to an undisclosed issue, as has teammate Rondale Moore (undisclosed). Coach Kliff Kingsbury said both wideouts are working through "something minor."
Published: Fri, Aug 6 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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Misses second day of practice
Green (undisclosed) isn't practicing Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 33-year-old will miss a second straight practice with an undisclosed injury that coach Kliff Kingsbury has deemed minor. Fellow Cardinals wideouts DeAndre Hopkins and Christian Kirk also have missed a bunch of practice time this summer, but only Green is adjusting to a new scheme.
Published: Thu, Aug 5 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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Tending to unknown injury
Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Green (undisclosed) won't practice due to a "minor issue," but he doesn't expect the wide receiver to be sidelined too long, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Thus has been the story for much of Green's career, with health concerns continually getting in the way. After sitting out the 2019 season, he capped his tenure in Cincinnati in 2020 with an uninspiring 47-523-2 line on 104 targets. Now in Arizona, Green is a part of a receiving corps headed by DeAndre Hopkins (undisclosed), with Christian Kirk (undisclosed) and rookie Rondale Moore also in the mix for reps with the first-team offense.
Published: Wed, Aug 4 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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Continuing career in desert
Green agreed to terms on a contract with the Cardinals on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Green and the Cardinals are finalizing a one-year deal worth up to $8.5 million, including $6 million guaranteed. One of the all-time wideouts of his generation, Green is coming off a down year with the Bengals, having especially struggled after Joe Burrow (knee) went down with a torn ACL. Now entering his age-33 season, Green will head into a more favorable situation in Arizona, joining Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins' presence should force opposing…read more
Published: Wed, Mar 17 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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Catchless in finale
Green recorded no catches on six targets in the team's Week 17 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Green struggled along with the rest of the Bengals' offense, as the team managed to complete only six passes across the entire game. Despite playing in all 16 contests, Green posted by far the worst campaign of his career by finishing with only 523 yards and two touchdowns. While some of his struggles in 2020 can be attributed to poor quarterback play in the second half of the season, it's difficult to project Green to return to his top form as he will be 33 when the 2021 season begins. …read more
Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Records four receptions
Green recorded four receptions on seven targets for 64 yards in Week 16 against the Texans.
Analysis: Green was one of four Bengals pass-catchers to command at least six targets, as Brandon Allen took to the air 37 times. The veteran wideout struggled to get going initially, gaining only five yards on his first five targets. However, Green was a strong contributor thereafter, logging receptions of 33, 14 and 12 yards. Given the way Allen has spread targets around, Green can't be confidently projected for significant volume in Week 17 against the Ravens.
Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops team in receiving yards
Green brought in two of three targets for 40 yards in the Bengals' 27-17 win over the Steelers on Monday night.
Analysis: Green provided the highlight of the night for the air attack with a 30-yard reception, which also helped propel him to the team lead in receiving yardage for the contest. The multi-time Pro Bowler was coming off his best game since late October in the form of a 6-62-1 effort against the Cowboys in Week 14, so Monday night's numbers represented a modest downturn. Green will look to boost his overall production at the expense of a sub-par Texans secondary in a Week 16 matchup.
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 9:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Rebounds in Week 14
Green recorded six receptions on seven targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Green had drawn only four targets across his last two games combined heading into Week 14. However, he bounced back to exceed five targets for only the second time since Week 8. He made the most of the opportunity by recording four receptions of 10 or more yards. Green also found the end zone for the second time this season on a five-yard reception with eight seconds remaining in the first half. He'll next draw a Week 15 matchup against the Steelers.
Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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One target Week 13
Green failed to catch is only target during Sunday's 19-7 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: The 32-year-old played 45 of 52 offensive snaps but received his only target on a short route during the third quarter. Green has only four catches for 41 yards and one touchdown over the past four games -- all of which came in one contest -- and his outlook doesn't figure to improve much the rest of the season with Brandon Allen (chest) or Ryan Finley leading the offense.
Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Goes without a catch
Green didn't catch any of his three targets during Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Green tied for fourth on the team in targets but failed to connect with Brandon Allen, who struggled to the tune of 4.7 yards per attempt. The veteran wideout has now been held without a catch on three occasions this season, which is quite surprising given his pedigree, playmaking ability and hefty salary. Green's fantasy value could be near its all-time low at the moment and he seems unlikely to produce useful numbers in next Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.
Published: Sun, Nov 29 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores first TD since 2018
Green caught four of nine targets for 41 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-9 loss to Washington.
Analysis: Green bounced back from last week's goose egg by posting his fourth-highest yardage total of the season and finding the end zone for the first time since Week 8 of the 2018 campaign. He got the Bengals on the board with a five-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter, but that will end up being the last touchdown rookie quarterback Joe Burrow throws this season, as the first overall pick was carted off with a season-ending knee injury early in the second half. Green and the rest of the…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Goose egg against Steelers
Green was shut out on five targets in Sunday's loss to the Steelers, despite playing 54 snaps (83 percent of the offensive snaps).
Analysis: So much for Green's resurgence seen in Week 6 and Week 7. He's not getting as much separation as he used to earlier in his career, nor is he as successful in coming down with contested catches. He's not putting together a great resume in his walk season.
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 6:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Just two catches in win
Green caught two of five targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 31-20 win over the Titans.
Analysis: After displaying a flash of his old self with a 15-178-0 line over the previous two games, Green was brought back to earth Sunday. He finished behind rookie Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd and Auden Tate in receiving yards, as each of the aforementioned receivers surpassed 60 yards. Green has been rumored as possible trade bait since the Bengals sit at 2-5-1, but this was a poor closing pitch.
Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Hauls in seven of 13 targets
Green caught seven of 13 targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 37-34 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Green has come alive with 15 catches for 178 yards in the last two games after totaling only 14 catches for 119 yards over the season's first five contests. The veteran wide receiver is still in search of his first touchdown since Week 8 of 2018, but Green tied Tyler Boyd for the team lead in targets in this game, and his chemistry with rookie quarterback Joe Burrow has clearly improved heading into a Week 8 clash with the Titans.
Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts season highs across the board
Green caught eight of 11 targets for 96 yards during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Green set new season highs in targets, receptions and receiving yards in what turned into a surprisingly competitive contest. His long gain went for just 19 yards, but he consistently got open and showed a much-improved rapport with Joe Burrow after totaling just one catch for three yards over the last two games. Green's output improved dramatically despite the success of teammates Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd, suggesting the trio can all succeed for a Bengals team that figures to be behind quite…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 5:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go for Sunday
Green (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Indianapolis, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: After opening the week with back-to-back LP listings on the practice report, Green elevated to full participation Friday, per Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site. It appears Green will be able to gut out his tweaked left hamstring from this past Sunday versus the Ravens, which limited him to a season-low 42 percent of the snaps on offense. He'll look to bounce back to his typical 60-75 percent snap share against a Colts defense that has given up the second-fewest receiving yards per game…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 16 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Manages limited practice showing
Green (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: For the second straight day, Green reps were capped on account of the left hamstring he tweaked in Sunday's loss to the Ravens. According to Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site, the wideout said he plans to push through the injury to play Week 6 in Indianapolis, but he may need to upgrade to full activity Friday to avoid taking a designation into the weekend. After sitting out the entire 2019 campaign with an ankle injury, Green has struggled to recapture top form, hauling in only 14 of…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 15 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice
Green (hamstring) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Green was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Ravens due to an aggravation of his left hamstring injury, but his ability to take the field Wednesday -- albeit in a limited capacity -- suggests that the veteran pass-catcher could suit up this weekend against the Colts. Five games into the season, Green's fantasy impact has been modest, with the 32-year-old having yet to reach the end zone while recording 14 receptions for 119 yards.
Published: Wed, Oct 14 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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No timetable for return
Coach Zac Taylor said Monday that he has no timetable for Green (hamstring) to return, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Green was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Ravens due to an aggravation of his left hamstring injury, per Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer. The veteran wideout wasn't able to haul in his only target before leaving the field, and he previously had just one catch Week 4. If Green were forced to miss significant time, it's possible that John Ross (illness) could find his way back into the lineup behind Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins.
Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Injures hamstring
Green was forced out of Sunday's game against the Ravens with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: With Green, who did not catch his only target Sunday, out of the game, Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins will continue to head the Bengals' Week 5 wide receiver corps.
Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Just one catch in win
Green caught just one of five targets for three yards in Sunday's 33-25 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: Green was quiet once again, even as quarterback Joe Burrow reached 300 passing yards for a third consecutive week. The veteran wide receiver spent some time on the sidelines in the second half, but there was no injury reported, so the team was simply sticking with a different preferred personnel grouping while implementing a run-heavy approach with the lead. Green has just 14 catches for 119 yards through four weeks, and it won't be easy to get things going in Baltimore in Week 5.
Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Slow start continues
Green hauled in five of six targets for 36 receiving yards during Sunday's 23-23 tie against the Eagles.
Analysis: The seven-time Pro Bowl wideout admitted this week that he's still getting comfortable in game action after missing all of last year because of an ankle injury. That news is comforting for those banking on a resurgence from Green over the course of the season, though it doesn't do much to remedy a series of mediocre fantasy performances through the first three weeks of 2020. The targets have been there for Green in the early going (28), though he's totaled 116 receiving yards and zero…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 27 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Getting resettled after lost 2019
Green said Thursday that he's started to feel more comfortable on the field after missing the entire 2019 season with an ankle injury and being limited by a hamstring injury in training camp, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports. "I'd be lying if I didn't say I didn't think about [the ankle] the first game," Green said. "For me, it's just going out there and having full confidence in myself that I'm not going to get hurt again. Each week, I get better and better and more comfortable."
Analysis: Though Green declared himself 100 percent healthy prior to the season, the seven-time Pro Bowler hasn't looked like his old self through the Bengals' first two games. He's hauled in only eight of 22 targets thus far, with his 36.4 percent catch rate well off his 59.6 percent mark from his first eight years in the NFL. Despite the poor results, Green is optimistic that his chemistry with quarterback Joe Burrow and his comfort in coach Zac Taylor's offensive system will improve as the season…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Inefficient night in loss
Green secured just three of 13 targets for 29 yards in the Bengals' 35-30 loss to the Browns on Thursday.
Analysis: Green found himself at the top of the passing-game pecking order in terms of looks, but was tied with rookie Tee Higgins for second-fewest receptions among the team's pass-catchers in Week 2. The multi-time Pro Bowler had a better connection going with rookie quarterback Joe Burrow during the Bengals' season opener against the Chargers and has now seen a whopping 22 targets through two contests. As Green further distances himself from the ankle injury that sidelined him last season, he and…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 17 at 9:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Denied game-winning score
Green caught five of nine targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: The veteran wideout showed immediate chemistry with rookie QB Joe Burrow, and Green's nine targets paced the Bengals. He also appeared to have caught a three-yard game-winning TD in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, only to get flagged for offensive pass interference. It was still an encouraging start to the Burrow-Green partnership, and the receiver could thrive in Week 2 against a Browns secondary that gave up over 100 receiving yards to Marquise Brown in its opener.
Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Declares 100 percent health
Green said Thursday that his hamstring injury "back to 100 percent," Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: "I practiced Monday and Wednesday full speed and today still the same thing," Green said. "I feel good." The 32-year-old wideout looks to be a full-go for Sunday's season opener against the Chargers, which will mark his first game-action since October 2018. The 10-year veteran will serve as one of the top targets for rookie quarterback Joe Burrow against a Los Angeles defense which recently lost Derwin James (knee) for the season.
Published: Thu, Sep 10 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Fully ready for Week 1
Head coach Zac Taylor expects Green to be full-go for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Green missed more than a week of training camp due to a hamstring injury, but he's been back at practice of late, and Taylor doesn't believe it'll be an issue to start the season. The 32-year-old's status for Week 1 will be confirmed if he logs a full week of practice, but he's expected to get game action for the first time since 2018 regardless and be one of the top targets for new starting quarterback Joe Burrow.
Published: Mon, Sep 7 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Sitting out scrimmage
Green will not participate in Sunday's scrimmage, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Green returned to practice Wednesday after having missed over a week of sessions due to hamstring tightness, and it looks as though his absence Sunday is precautionary rather than evidence of a new injury. The 32-year-old will work to get some on-field reps in during Thursday's scrimmage instead as he looks to ramp up his workload ahead of the Bengals' season opener Sept. 13 versus the Chargers.
Published: Sun, Aug 30 at 3:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Green (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: The veteran wideout took part in his first session since he was removed from practice Aug. 17 with hamstring tightness. Assuming he steers clear of setbacks, Green is thus on track to be available for Week 1 action. The 32-year-old's last regular-season appearance came in December 2018, so those targeting Green in fantasy leagues may have to take a leap of faith in hoping that he'll be able to recapture his peak form. So long as he's available this season, Green will have a chance to engineer a…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 26 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Return to practice imminent
Coach Zac Taylor expects Green (hamstring) to return to practice this week, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Green developed a tight hamstring Aug. 17 and hasn't stepped on the practice field in the meantime. On a positive note, he was spotted running on a rehab field Monday, and Taylor's comments one day later add fuel to the fire that a return is imminent. On top of that, Taylor told Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer that he can "envision" Green suiting up for Sunday's team scrimmage. No matter when he rejoins his teammates for drills, Green likely is aiming for full health (or as close to it)…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 25 at 11:03am by Rotowire.com
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Resumes running
Green (hamstring) ran on a rehab field Monday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's the first time Green has been spotted doing any type of work since he was removed from practice Aug. 17 with hamstring tightness. The missed practice time wouldn't normally be a concern for a 32-year-old veteran, but Green hasn't played in a game since Dec. 2018 and hasn't made it through a game without getting injured since Oct. 2018. The Bengals are now less than three weeks away from their season opener against the Chargers.
Published: Tue, Aug 25 at 6:27am by Rotowire.com
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Misses another practice
Green (hamstring) isn't practicing Thursday, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Coach Zac Taylor said it was "precautionary" when Green was removed from Monday's practice. The veteran wideout's continued absence doesn't necessarily mean this is a significant hamstring injury, but it does suggest we'll at least need to monitor the situation. Green is set to play 2020 under the franchise tag after missing all of last season with an ankle injury.
Published: Thu, Aug 20 at 7:25am by Rotowire.com
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Hamstring injury downplayed
Green's (hamstring) early exit from practice Monday was described as "precautionary" by coach Zac Taylor, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It appears as though the wideout simply tweaked his hamstring during Monday's practice session and was told by Taylor to stop taking reps afterward in order to play it safe. Green will be re-evaluated Tuesday.
Published: Mon, Aug 17 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't finish practice Monday
Green (hamstring) didn't finish Monday's practice, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per the report, the Bengals' top wideout appeared to aggravate his left hamstring during Monday's session. Green didn't go in to the team's locker room to get the injury checked out, however, which suggests that the issue isn't serious. For now, we'll consider him day-to-day.
Published: Mon, Aug 17 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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Strengthens ankles during offseason
Green's offseason training focused on injury prevention and strengthening his feet/ankles, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Personal trainer Curtis Winters says Green's surgically repaired left ankle is as strong as it's ever been, and the wideout added some new workouts intended to reduce his odds of another similar injury. The 32-year-old is set to play out 2020 under the franchise tag in Cincinnati, where rookie quarterback Joe Burrow has a strong receiver group that also includes Tyler Boyd, John Ross, Auden Tate and Tee Higgins. The Bengals might use their depth to take Green off the field at times, but he and…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 10 at 8:10am by Rotowire.com
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Inks franchise tender
Green has signed his one-year franchise tag deal with the Bengals.
Analysis: Green is thus slated to earn $17.9 million this coming season. The fourth overall pick in the 2011 draft, who turns 32 later this month, has missed 23 of the Bengals' past 24 games and hasn't seen game action since Week 11 of the 2018 season. When healthy, however, Green is the team's clear-cut top wideout, and now presumably past the left ankle issues that sidelined him last season, he'll look forward to building on-field chemistry with Cincinnati's new franchise QB Joe Burrow once training…read more
Published: Fri, Jul 17 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't get extension
Green will play out the 2020 season on a franchise tag worth $17.9 million, ESPN.com's Ben Baby reports.
Analysis: It's a nice salary for a soon-to-be 32-year-old who missed all of last season, but Green did make it known that he'd prefer a contract extension. He still hasn't signed the franchise tender, which means he can skip some or all of training camp without accruing any fines. Green has hinted at taking that approach, but he also said he'll be ready for the start of the regular season. His ankle injury from last year isn't expected to be a problem, with reports from spring suggesting he's completed…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 16 at 6:37am by Rotowire.com
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Deemed healthy
Coach Zac Taylor said Green (ankle) is healthy and has been working out in Atlanta, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Green had already been planning to work out on his own this spring, as he said he wouldn't participate in the Bengals' offseason program on a franchise tag, per Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic. Green also suggested he might miss part of training camp if he doesn't get a multi-year contract before the July 15 deadline, but he mentioned he'll be ready to play in the regular season in any case. The veteran wideout dealt with a few setbacks after ankle surgery in late July, ultimately missing the…read more
Published: Wed, Apr 8 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Tagged by Bengals
Green (ankle) has been informed he'll receive a franchise tag, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: This has been expected for a while, and Green even mentioned in December that he wouldn't mind being tagged. The price should be around $18.5 million, which is good money for a 31-year-old coming off a missed season. It isn't clear if the Bengals intend to discuss a long-term extension, but this does suggest that they expect Green to make a full recovery from last year's ankle injury. Once that happens, he'll likely get to work with LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, the presumed No. 1 overall pick in…read more
Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 7:27am by Rotowire.com
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Likely getting franchise tag
Green (ankle) is expected to get a franchise tag, ESPN.com's Ben Bay reports.
Analysis: Players typically don't appreciate the tag, but Green actually mentioned in December that he wouldn't have any problem with it. He's on record wanting to finish his career in Cincinnati, and the tag price of $18.5 million is a handsome payday for a 31-year-old who missed the entire 2019 campaign and also missed six or more games in two of the previous three seasons. Green did look good when he last played in 2018, scoring six touchdowns in nine appearances while averaging 77.1 yards per game…read more
Published: Mon, Mar 2 at 6:24am by Rotowire.com
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Still wanted in Cincy
Coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that he's hopeful the team re-signs Green (ankle) this offseason, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports. "He's a big priority for us," Taylor said. "Things will have to work out over the course of the spring, but we certainly plan on A.J. being in the fold next year."
Analysis: Taylor also said Green is now healthy, though it isn't clear exactly what that means in terms of the wide receiver's physical activity level. The 31-year-old seems like he'll be ready for the start of the offseason program, be it with the Bengals or another team. Green is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March, and while a relocation would give him a better shot at winning a Super Bowl, he's mentioned on multiple occasions that he hopes to finish his career with the Bengals. He…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 22 at 7:43am by Rotowire.com
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Slated to land on IR
The Bengals plan to place Green (ankle) on IR this week, Marisa Contipelli of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Green thus will finish the 2019 season without having played a down. With IR decision imminent, Tyler Boyd, John Ross and Alex Erickson will head the team's wide receiver corps in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Browns. Green is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent in advance of the 2020 campaign.
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 10:11am by Rotowire.com
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Officially out
Green (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: That's no surprise, considering that Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer previously reported that the Bengals could place the receiver on IR next week. In his continued absence, Tyler Boyd, Alex Erickson and John Ross will head the team's wideout corps this weekend and then presumably once again Week 17.
Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to hit IR
The Bengals are expected to place Green (ankle) on injured reserve next week, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Green's forthcoming move to IR doesn't come as much of a surprise after he told Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site Tuesday that he probably wouldn't play in either of Cincinnati's final two games. The 31-year-old will end up missing the entire 2019 season on account of the left ankle injury he sustained on the first day of training camp that necessitated surgery, but he expressed optimism that he'll be healthy for the offseason. According to Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic, Green, an…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Likely to miss final two games
Green (ankle) said Tuesday that he doesn't anticipate playing in the Bengals' final two games of the season, though he expects to be at full strength for the start of the 2020 campaign, Geoff Hobson of the team's official site reports. "I feel good just getting confirmation from him," Green said about foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson, who examined the receiver Monday. "Knowing there's no effect on my future. I never thought it would be that bad that I could never play at a high level. Just hearing him saying it made me feel a lot better."
Analysis: Though Green hasn't played since injuring his left ankle less than an hour into the Bengals' first training camp session, Cincinnati has kept him on the 53-man roster all season in anticipation of his eventual return. Those hopes appear to have been dashed after Green suffered a setback in November, but the receiver is at least optimistic that the injury won't hamper his training efforts during the offseason. While the 31-year-old's health looks like it will be in a good spot heading into 2020,…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Meets foot specialist Monday
Green (ankle) visited foot specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in Green Bay on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: On Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Bengals haven't ruled out Green returning to action Week 16 at Miami or in the season finale against the Browns. According to Rapoport, Green has "looked good in practice," and Monday's meeting could be a sign the wide receiver indeed is inching toward his first game action of the campaign. In the end, though, Green will have to increase his activity level from his customary DNP on the Bengals' injury reports to 'limited' or 'full' before that…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Still eyeing late-season return
Green (ankle), who has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, could be available to play in either or both of the Bengals' final two contests of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The 1-12 Bengals have little to play for at this point, but that apparently hasn't stopped Green from entertaining a late-season return. According to Rapoport, Green has looked good while working off the side during recent practices, leaving the team open to having him play Week 16 in Miami and/or Week 17 versus the Browns. Given that he's been sidelined all season, Green would likely need to put in at least one or two full practices with the rest of the Bengals' healthy players before the team…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 7:40am by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined Sunday
Green (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Patriots, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Green now has two more chances to make a game appearance to close out the 2019 season. In Green's continued absence, Tyler Boyd, Alex Erickson and John Ross are in line to head the Bengals' Week 15 wideout corps, given that Auden Tate (knee) is now on injured reserve.
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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No practice Wednesday
Green (ankle) won't take part in practice Wednesday, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Though Green is being viewed as day-to-day, his inability to practice to begin the week doesn't bode well for his early chances of playing Sunday against the Patriots. The veteran has yet to make his season debut, and the 1-12 Bengals have little incentive to push him to play until they're confident he's fully healthy.
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 9:50am by Rotowire.com
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Described as day-to-day
Coach Zac Taylor labeled Green (ankle) as day-to-day heading into the Bengals' Week 15 game against the Patriots, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site report.
Analysis: The day-to-day designation doesn't represent any real change in status for Green, as Taylor labeled the star wideout the same way two weeks ago. Since that time, Green has taken a marginal step forward in his recovery from the ankle issue by getting in some work on the side during practice, but he'll likely need to complete a full session or two between Wednesday and Friday to have a legitimate shot at making his season debut this weekend.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets in work on rehab field
Green (ankle) was wearing cleats at Thursday's practice and was spotted doing some individual work on a side field, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Green has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns and will once again go down as a non-participant on Thursday's practice report, but his presence on the rehab field represents a step forward in his recovery, as he hadn't been able to even work out on the side since suffering a setback a few weeks ago. The Bengals' decision to keep Green on the active roster implies that a late-season return hasn't been ruled out, but he'll almost certainly need to put in at least a full…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 11:35am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 14
Coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Green (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Browns, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: While Green's absence will linger for another week, Taylor noted that the Bengals remain confident the wideout will play at some point this season, per Jay Morrison of The Athletic. For the time being, Cincinnati's receiver corps will at least benefit from the return of John Ross (shoulder), who activated from injured reserve Tuesday.
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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Not spotted at practice
Green (ankle) isn't donning a jersey for Wednesday's walk-through practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: It's an early sign that Green isn't expected to play Week 14 against the Browns, though he mentioned Sunday that his ankle has been feeling better. Green hasn't practiced with teammates since Nov. 4, as he was bothered by swelling in the surgically repaired ankle shortly after he got back on the field.
Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 9:10am by Rotowire.com
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Trending up, but Week 14 status TBD
Green indicated that he hasn't experienced any swelling in his ankle of late, noting that "everything's trending up" at this stage, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: While that sounds encouraging, the report adds that the wideout still doesn't know if he'll play down the stretch. "When my ankle feels good enough to play, then I'll play," said Green, who hasn't participated in team drills since Nov. 4. He's therefore iffy, at best, for next Sunday's game against the Browns.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains out this week
Green (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Green didn't practice this past week, setting the stage for his lingering absence to continue through Week 13. With that, Tyler Boyd, Auden Tate and Alex Erickson are slated to serve as recently reinstalled starting quarterback Andy Dalton's top wideouts Sunday.
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 10:25am by Rotowire.com
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No practice Friday
Green (ankle) won't practice Friday, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Green didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday either, so he'll almost certainly be sidelined for another game Sunday versus the Jets. The Bengals will provide an official update on Green's status when they release their final injury report of the week shortly after Friday's practice.
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 7:50am by Rotowire.com
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Still not practicing
Green (ankle) didn't practice Thursday, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: With each passing day and no activity at practice, Green is pushing his season debut off another week. He is considered day-to-day by the Bengals, and whenever he's cleared to suit up -- i.e. once he feels comfortable pushing off his left ankle -- he'll be on the receiving end of passes from Andy Dalton, who reclaimed the top QB job in Cincinnati this week.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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No practice Wednesday
Green (ankle) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Considered day-to-day by the Bengals, Green has yet to feel comfortable pushing off his left ankle, which is holding up his season debut. Whenever he gets the all-clear, he'll be working with long-time teammate Andy Dalton, who regained the starting quarterback job this week from Ryan Finley after a three-game experiment.
Published: Wed, Nov 27 at 10:47am by Rotowire.com
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Remains 'day-to-day'
Green (ankle) is still considered day-to-day, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Zac Taylor reiterated the Bengals are waiting for Green "to feel comfortable enough to go out there full go" on his left ankle, which has yet to happen. When (or if) he does get clearance from the team, Green will be working with a familiar face under center, as Taylor reinstated Andy Dalton as the starting quarterback Monday after experimenting with Ryan Finley the last three games. As for Cincinnati's receiving corps, the current healthy members are Tyler Boyd, Auden Tate, Alex…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains out this week
Green (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Baby, Green "still feels uncomfortable planting off his left ankle." With that in mind, the wideout remains iffy, at best, for a return to action in Week 13. Coach Zac Taylor will not, however, rule Green out for the year at this stage. "We don't want to push anybody along that's not ready to go," Taylor noted Friday. "We just want to make sure he's ready to play full speed and healthy and give his best effort." With Green still out, the Bengals' Week 12 wideout corps will be led by Tyler…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 10:37am by Rotowire.com
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No practice Friday
Green (ankle) did not take part in Friday's practice, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Green has not practiced all week, so it's looking like his season debut won't come in Week 12. The Bengals will reveal Green's official status for Sunday's game against the Steelers when they release their final injury report of the week.
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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Not seen at practice
Green (ankle) wasn't on the field Thursday for the Bengals' practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Absent from practice for the second time in as many days, Green appears unlikely to make his season debut Sunday against the Steelers. With Auden Tate (concussion/neck) and Stanley Morgan (illness) also sitting out back-to-back practices to render their availability uncertain for Sunday, quarterback Ryan Finley may have to make do with a depleted receiving corps in Week 12.
Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 11:27am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Wednesday
Green (ankle) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Coach Zac Taylor still views Green as day-to-day and hasn't ruled the receiver out for Sunday's game against the Steelers. In order to have a realistic shot at playing this weekend, Green will almost certainly need to resume practicing in some capacity Thursday and/or Friday. If both Green and Auden Tate (concussion/neck) sit out in Week 12, a weak Bengals passing attack would be down to Tyler Boyd, Alex Erickson and Stanley Morgan as its primary options at wideout.
Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 9:42am by Rotowire.com
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Encouraging pre-game workout
Though Green had already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, the wideout noted after a pre-game workout that his ankle was "good," Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: It remains to be seen if Green will be able to give it a go next Sunday against the Steelers, but at the very least this nugget offers hope that the wideout can return in time to make a fantasy splash as the Bengals' 2019 season rolls along.
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 12:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially out this week
Green (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Green was unable to practice all week due to a lingering ankle injury, so his absence for game day comes as no surprise. The wideout will turn his focus to getting ready for the Week 12 game against the Steelers, but it's far from a given that he'll be cleared to play in that contest. Tyler Boyd and Auden Tate will continue to serve as the Bengals' top wide receivers for the duration of Green's absence.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to remain out this week
Green (ankle) is expected to be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.
Analysis: Per Ben Baby of ESPN.com, the swelling in Green's surgically repaired left ankle "went down" some this week, but not to the point that Green was able to practice. Official confirmation that the wideout will miss his 14th straight game -- a streak that dates back to last season -- will arrive upon the release of the Bengals' final Week 11 injury report later Friday. it can be assumed that Tyler Boyd and Auden Tate will serve as the team's top wide receivers Sunday.
Published: Fri, Nov 15 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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Fails to practice again
Green (ankle) wasn't present on the field for Thursday's practice, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Coach Zac Taylor is viewing Green as day-to-day and hasn't ruled out the wideout for Sunday's game against the Raiders, but Green's back-to-back absences from practice to begin the week don't bode well for his chances of debuting in Oakland. Unless Green can change the narrative with a full showing in practice Friday, the Bengals appear set to proceed with Tyler Boyd and Auden Tate as their top two pass-catching options in Week 11.
Published: Thu, Nov 14 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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Day-to-day, absent from practice
Coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Green (ankle) won't practice and is considered day-to-day, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Green's day-to-day designation is somewhat difficult to take at face value, considering the rocky road to recovery that's defined his 2019 campaign thus far. The veteran wideout is still working back from left ankle surgery and had his chances of making a return last week against the Ravens delayed when he experienced some unexpected swelling. In the event that the star wideout is forced to miss more time, Tyler Boyd and Auden Tate will once again serve as Cincinnati's top options at the…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 13 at 10:23am by Rotowire.com
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Puts in pregame workout
Green (ankle) was able to complete a pregame workout prior to the Bengals' 49-13 loss to the Ravens on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: There was some optimism early in Week 10 that Green might be ready to make his season debut versus Baltimore, but those hopes diminished after his surgically repaired left ankle swelled up and prevented him from practicing in any fashion Wednesday through Friday. Despite the setback and the 0-9 Bengals' status as a non-contender, the team reportedly has no plans to shut the star receiver down for the season. Instead, Green will be reassessed early this week before the team determines his…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out this week
Green (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Green's surgically-repaired left ankle didn't respond well to workouts earlier this week, resulting in some swelling. His return to action has thus been put on hold for the time being, and it remains to be seen if Green has a realistic chance to suit up in Week 11. In his ongoing absence, Tyler Boyd, Auden Tate and Alex Erickson will continue to head the Bengals' wideout corps Sunday.
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 10:25am by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Friday
Green (ankle) was present for Friday's practice, but didn't take part in the media-viewing portion, according to Jay Morrison of The Athletic.
Analysis: It's possible Green could get some work in behind the scenes Friday, but that seems unlikely given that he is dealing with swelling in his ankle. It was reported Thursday that Green was unlikely to make his season debut in Week 10, and his absence Friday adds even more doubt.
Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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Unlikely to play Sunday
Green is unlikely to return to action Sunday against the Ravens after his surgically-repaired left ankle didn't respond favorably to workouts earlier this week, ESPN's Ben Baby reports. "Right now, my ankle is saying it's too much," Green noted. "That's when you gotta back off."
Analysis: Just as the wideout seemed to be trending in the right direction, he experienced swelling in his ankle and now it looks like he's in for yet another absence this weekend. Tyler Boyd, Auden Tate and Alex Erickson are therefore on track to head the Bengals' wideout corps against Baltimore on Sunday.
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Swollen ankle could delay return
Green is dealing with a swollen ankle and when asked Thursday if he's going to play Sunday against the Ravens, the wideout replied, "probably not," Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Per Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site, Green's ankle swelled up Wednesday and the issue is viewed as a day-to-day concern. It's enough, however, to likely delay Green's return to action. If he's ruled out this week, Tyler Boyd, Auden Tate and Alex Erickson would be in line to head the team's wideout corps in Week 10.
Published: Thu, Nov 7 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice
Coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that Green (ankle) didn't practice and is considered day-to-day, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: There was hope Green might be able to put in a full practice coming off the Week 9 bye, but he apparently didn't feel up for working out in pads after the walk-through portion concluded, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Green instead went to receive further treatment for his left knee, creating some pessimism on his chances of making his season debut Sunday against the Ravens. He'll likely need to practice in some capacity during the week's final two sessions to have any chance of suiting up…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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Not present for practice
Green (ankle) wasn't spotted on the field during the early portion of Wednesday's practice, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Baby previously reported that the wideout was on track to make his season debut Sunday against the Ravens, so Green's absence Wednesday is notable. Coach Zac Taylor should provide some added clarity on Green's situation once the Bengals submit their first practice report of Week 10 later Wednesday.
Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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Targeting Week 10 debut
Coach Zac Taylor said Wednesday that he expects Green (ankle) to suit up against the Ravens this weekend, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: According to Ben Baby of ESPN.com, Taylor added that Green would likely have his snaps limited if he's ultimately cleared to make his season debut versus Baltimore. The Bengals have yet to reveal the extent of Green's participation in their first practice of Week 10, but there's optimism that the 31-year-old might be able to put in a full workout Wednesday. If the veteran wideout is indeed able to suit up this weekend, he'll look to make the most of targets from rookie signal-caller Ryan Finley…read more
Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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