3 years agoThe Detroit Lions signed free-agent wide receiver
Devin Funchess to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday and moved him to tight end. Funchess hasn't played in an NFL games since 2019 with the Indianapolis Colts, and he was released by the Green Bay Packers last August with an injury settlement before briefly joining the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. The 28-year-old will be attempting to make a comeback as a tight end in Detroit, and he'll be competing for a roster spot in training camp next month.
T.J. Hockenson is the team's unquestioned No. 1 pass-catching tight end, and they also have names like
Brock Wright, rookies
James Mitchell,
Nolan Givan and
Derrick Deese Jr.,
Garrett Griffin and
Shane Zylstra at the position.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
3 years agoThe San Francisco 49ers released wide receiver
Devin Funchess (undisclosed) from the practice squad injured list Monday. He was placed on the 49ers practice squad injured list last Tuesday and ultimately released from the team on Monday. Funchess hasn't played a game since 2019 and has now been released by two teams in 2021. The Packers released the 27-year-old from Injured Reserve with an injury settlement during the offseason. Funchess will look to latch onto another team, searching for receiver depth purposes.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: San Francisco 49ers
3 years agoSan Francisco 49ers wide receiver
Devin Funchess (undisclosed) was placed on the team's practice squad injured list Tuesday. He was added to the 49ers' practice squad last Tuesday. The Packers released the 27-year-old from Injured Reserve with an injury settlement during the offseason. He has appeared in one game since 2019 and was added by the 49ers for depth purposes. Funchess opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It's unclear at this time what's ailing Funchess and how much time he will miss. The former Carolina Panther is not on the fantasy radar even if he does get promoted to the active roster later in the season.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network
3 years agoThe San Francisco 49ers added free-agent wide receiver
Devin Funchess to their practice squad on Tuesday. The Packers released the 27-year-old from Injured Reserve with an injury settlement during the offseason. He has appeared in one game since 2019 and was added by the 49ers for depth purposes. Funchess opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The former second-round pick has caught 164 passes for 2,265 yards and 21 touchdowns over five seasons with the Panthers/Colts. Funchess is not on the fantasy radar in 2021 and can be left on the waiver wire.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network
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