Sammy Watkins Reunites With Greg Roman
4 years agoBaltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the team last Friday, will reunite with offensive coordinator Greg Roman in Baltimore. Watkins, 27, had his best season with the Buffalo Bills in 2015, when Roman was the play-caller. Watkins' personal receivers coach Keith Williams is also the pass-game specialist in Baltimore. He thinks he can live up to the expectations of being a top-five overall pick in 2014. However, Watkins hasn't had more than 60 catches or 700 yards in his last five seasons, mainly due to injuries. His only full season in the NFL came during his rookie year, and he's missed a total of 26 games due to calf, ankle, foot and hamstring issues in the last six seasons. Watkins should help boost a run-first offense that has struggled through the air, but fantasy managers will likely be expecting more inconsistency until Watkins proves otherwise.
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Source: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
Sammy Watkins Claimed By Ravens
2 years agoThe Baltimore Ravens have decided to claim wide receiver Sammy Watkins off waivers from the Green Bay Packers. The 29-year-old was cut by Green Bay ahead of their Week 15 matchup with the Tennessee Titans. The former first round pick had 13 receptions for 206 yards and no touchdowns through nine games with the Packers. The young wideouts on this roster were stepping up, so the Packers decided to go in a different direction. The Ravens are in need of a wide receiver after placing Devin Duvernay (foot) on the injured reserve. Watkins could immediately slide into a starting role on this team. However, fantasy managers shouldn't have high expectations for Watkins with Tyler Huntley under center.
Source: Tom Pelissero
Source: Tom Pelissero
Packers Releasing Sammy Watkins Monday
2 years agoThe Green Bay Packers are releasing wide receiver Sammy Watkins on Monday, according to sources. Watkins will go on waivers and will surely attract some interest around the league. With rookie Romeo Doubs (ankle) returning from an extended absence on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams, Watkins became the odd man out in the receiving room in Green Bay. The former first-round pick has played a grand total of 11 offensive snaps in the last two games and hasn't caught a pass since Week 10 against Dallas. On the year, Watkins has just 13 receptions for 206 yards and no touchdowns on 22 targets over nine games played. He belongs firmly on the waiver wire and is unlikely to find his way into a substantial role with another team to close out the 2022 season.
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
Sammy Watkins Plays Only Four Snaps Sunday Night
2 years agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins played just four offensive snaps in Sunday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and he wasn't targeted at all in the passing game. Watkins fell out of favor in Green Bay's game plan against the Eagles, with rookie Christian Watson, Allen Lazard and veteran slot man Randall Cobb serving as the three primary receivers alongside tight end Robert Tonyan. Watkins is still searching for his first touchdown of the season, and he has just three catches for 47 yards in the last three games combined for Green Bay. Fantasy managers can't realistically consider him for starting lineups, even in deeper leagues.
Source: ESPN.com
Source: ESPN.com
Sammy Watkins Back At Practice Thursday
2 years agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice. He returned Thursday after being absent from Wednesday's session due to a knee injury. Per Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, the veteran wide receiver is dealing with some "bumps and bruises." The 29-year-old has been quiet since returning from the injured reserve in Week 7. He has four catches on 10 targets for 48 yards over three games. If active, Watkins will have an expanded role with Romeo Doubs (ankle) out for 4-to-6 weeks. Despite the increased role, fantasy managers can avoid starting Watkins against the Cowboys in Week 10.
Source: Green Bay Packers
Source: Green Bay Packers
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