Jason Avant - Eagles' WR Avant works with defense

Source: The Huddle

Philadelphia Eagles WR Jason Avant saw some time as a defensive back during organized team activities this week. Avant does not believe his work with the defense clouds his future with the team.
Huddle Up: Avant, entering his 8th season in Philly, appears to have plateaued somewhat with 51, 52 and 53 catches, respectively, over the past 3 seasons. The Andy Reid offense is out, though, and the Chip Kelly regime is moving in, and it'll be interesting to see how that shakes out for a deep Eagles WR corps that includes Avant, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Riley Cooper and newcomer Arrelious Benn.

Arrelious Benn - Benn, Cooper likely competing for roster spot

Source: The Huddle

Philadelphia Eagles WRs Riley Cooper and Arrelious Benn may have to compete for one roster spot during training camp. Both are bigger receivers who can block and play special teams.
Huddle Up: Benn, a second-round pick of the Bucs in 2010, was the odd-man out with Tampa's signing of Vincent Jackson last year, and he'll now try to unseat Cooper, who has 5 TD catches in only 10 career starts.

Eagles | Two WRs could compete for one spot

Source: Footballguys.com

Philadelphia Eagles WRs Riley Cooper and Arrelious Benn may have to compete for one roster spot during training camp. Both are bigger receivers that can block and play special teams.

Eagles | Arrelious Benn expected to help special teams

Source: Footballguys.com

Philadelphia Eagles WR Arrelious Benn is expected to help out on special teams next season because he has experience as a return man as well as on kick coverage.

Arrelious Benn gets extension

Source: Draft Sharks

Eagles WR Arrelious Benn has signed a 1-year extension just a week after arriving from Tampa Bay via trade.  The move seems to indicate that Philly has significant plans for him.  Benn was in the final year of his rookie contract and would have hit unrestricted free agency after the season.  The Eagles don't want that, which says they believe he could have a really good year.  Otherwise, they could use 2013 as a "prove it" season for a guy who has struggled with injuries and inconsistency since the Bucs drafted him in Round 2.  Benn could be worth a late-round flier come fantasy football draft time.

Eagles | Arrelious Benn was ready to move on

Source: Footballguys.com

Philadelphia Eagles WR Arrelious Benn said he was ready to move on from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 'I was expecting it," Benn said of the trade. "I wanted to move forward. I didn't want to be there.'

Eagles | Sign Arrelious Benn to an extension

Source: Footballguys.com

The Philadelphia Eagles signed WR Arrelious Benn to a one-year contract extension Thursday, Mar. 21. Terms of the extension were not disclosed.

Arrelious Benn - Eagles acquire Arrelious Benn

Source: The Huddle

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired WR Arrelious Benn and a 2013 seventh-round pick from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday, March 15, in exchange for a 2013 sixth-round pick and a conditional pick in 2014.
Huddle Up: Benn is another piece of Chip Kelly's puzzle, a bigger target to offset the speedier Desean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin.

Arrelious Benn traded to Eagles

Source: Draft Sharks

The Eagles have acquired WR Arrelious Benn and a 7th-round pick from the Bucs in exchange for a 6th-round pick and a conditional pick in 2014.  Benn was the 39th overall pick back in 2010 but has struggled with injuries and totaled just 59 receptions in 3 seasons.  In Philly, he'll battle with Jason Avant, Riley Cooper and Damaris Johnson for scraps behind Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson.  Benn could see a decent amount of playing time in HC Chip Kelly's spread attack, but he's a long shot to provide any fantasy value.

Buccaneers trade WR Arrelious Benn to Eagles

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Over the last few days, dozens of NFL players have decided where they will call home this season. Wide receiver Arrelious Benn's home for 2013 has been chosen for him. Benn was traded by the Buccaneers to the Eagles on Friday. He goes to Philadelphia along with a 2013 seventh-round pick. The Buccaneers received the Eagles' sixth-rounder this year and a 2014 conditional pick in return. Benn, a second-round draft pick in 2010, hasn't exceeded 30 catches or 500 yards in any of his three NFL seasons. This swap comes one day after Tampa Bay signed wide receiver Kevin Ogletree. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Yes, Benn is a bust. But he has speed, and that works in Chip Kelly's scheme. That doesn't mean Benn will be worth a notice in fantasy drafts. Philly is

Buccaneers ship WR Arrelious Benn to Eagles - Arrelious Benn | PHI

Source: Rotoworld Football

Eagles acquired WR Arrelious Benn and a 2013 seventh-round pick from the Buccaneers in exchange for Philadelphia's 2013 sixth-round pick and a 2014 conditional pick.

Eagles | Arrelious Benn acquired

Source: Footballguys.com

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired WR Arrelious Benn and a 2013 seventh-round pick from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday, March 15, in exchange for a 2013 sixth-round pick and a conditional pick in 2014.

Kevin Ogletree joins the Bucs

Source: Draft Sharks

The Bucs have signed WR Kevin Ogletree.  The former Cowboy became the talk of Fantasy Nation when he exploded for 8 catches, 114 yards and 2 TDs in last year's season opener.  He managed just 24 catches and 2 scores the rest of the way.  Ogletree has always been a tease and is unlikely to be a fantasy factor in Tampa.  He'll battle Arrelious Benn and Tiquan Underwood for #3 WR duties.

Arrelious Benn - Bucs shopping Arrelious Benn

Source: The Huddle

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are shopping WR Arrelious Benn. Benn was a second-round pick in 2010.
Huddle Up: The Bucs are flush at wideout with Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams so Benn is superfluous, though with quality wideouts available both in the draft and via free agency there won't be a particularly strong market. That said, there are WR-needy teams who might be willing to throw a late-round pick at the Bucs for a shot at working with Benn; that's better for Tampa Bay than getting nothing if they were to release Benn outright.

Bucs put Arrelious Benn on the trade block - Arrelious Benn | TB

Source: Rotoworld Football

The Tampa Bay Times reports the Buccaneers are shopping Arrelious Benn.

Buccaneers | Shopping Arrelious Benn

Source: Footballguys.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are shopping WR Arrelious Benn. Benn was a second-round pick in 2010.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn injury update

Source: Footballguys.com

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (knee) re-injured the same knee that he hurt in training camp that resulted in him being placed on Injured Reserve Thursday, Nov. 22.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn to IR

Source: Footballguys.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday, Nov. 22, they have placed WR Arrelious Benn (shoulder) on Injured Reserve.

Buccaneers | Four miss practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (shoulder), S Ahmad Black (illness), S Cody Grimm (hamstring) and CB Eric Wright (Achilles') did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 21.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn back at practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (shoulder) was listed as a full participant in practice Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Buccaneers | Week 10 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared WR Arrelious Benn, FS Cody Grimm, CB Danny Gorrer, LB Jacob Cutrera, RB Michael Smith, LB Najee Goode, OG Roger Allen inactive for Week 10.

Buccaneers | Two questionable for Week 10

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (shoulder) and S Cody Grimm (hamstring) both did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 9, and are questionable for the team's Week 10 game.

Buccaneers | Four miss practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (shoulder), DE Michael Bennett (shoulder), S Cody Grimm (hamstring) and TE Luke Stocker (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 7.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn keeps job for now

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano said Friday, Sept. 28, that WR Arrelious Benn will continue to return kickoffs in Week 4 against the Washington Redskins.

Fancy fantasy football: Buccaneers' LeGarrette Blount, Arrelious Benn

Source: KFFL.com NFL

Tampa Bay's running game has stalled, so Blount may give it a jump. And the team's aerial game isn't tops, but it does have a concealed weapon.

Roscoe Parrish - Bucs add free-agent WR Parrish

Source: The Huddle

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free-agent WR Roscoe Parrish (Raiders) Tuesday, Sept. 25, and waived WR Jordan Shipley in a corresponding move.
Huddle Up: With Vincent Jackson, Mike Williams and Arrelious Benn atop the WR depth chart, the move is primarily to fill the team's punt-returner role. Parrish owns a career average of 12 yards per return which ranks seventh all-time among players with 75 or more punt returns.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn may see expanded role

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano is eager to see WR Arrelious Benn in an expanded role, and it could happen as soon as the team's Week 3 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Arrelious Benn - Bucs could use Benn as slot WR

Source: The Huddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn could be used as the slot receiver in Week 3 after the team released WR Preston Parker.
Huddle Up: Benn, who caught 31 passes for 445 yards and 3 TDs a season ago, is looking for his first target this season after a sprained knee washed out his first 2 games. The Bucs have been solid on the outside, with WRs Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams combining for 14 catches, 246 yards and 3 TDs so far, but they could use more production from the slot and inside the numbers.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn could be used in slot

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn could be used as the slot receiver in Week 3 after the team released WR Preston Parker.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn on kickoff returns again

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn received another chance on kickoff returns in Week 2 against the New York Giants. He averaged 25.0 yards per return on seven chances. On offense, he did not post any catches.

Buccaneers | Three practice in full

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (knee) and CBs E.J. Biggers (foot) and Anthony Gaitor (hamstring) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 12.

Buccaneers | Week 1 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared CB Anthony Gaitor, WR Arrelious Benn, CB E.J. Biggers, OT Jamon Meredith, CB Myron Lewis, LB Najee Goode, DL Wallace Gilberry inactive for Week 1.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn questionable

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 7, and is questionable for the team's Week 1 game against the Carolina Panthers.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn full participant in practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (knee) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Sept. 6.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn practices in full

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Sept. 5.

Buccaneers | Arrelious Benn returns to practice

Source: Footballguys.com

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn (knee) returned to practice Thursday, Aug. 30. Benn looked good running routes in individual drills.

Jordan Shipley - Bucs awarded WR Shipley

Source: The Huddle

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were awarded WR Jordan Shipley off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, Aug. 20.
Huddle Up: Shipley, released by the Bengals last week, joins a crowded WR house in Tampa, with Vincent Jackson, Mike Williams, Arrelious Benn, Sammie Stroughter, Preston Parker, Tiquan Underwood already at the position. Shipley missed all but 2 games last season with a torn ACL and has lot of work ahead just to earn a roster spot.

Jordan Shipley heads to Tampa

Source: Draft Sharks

The Bucs have claimed WR Jordan Shipley off waivers.  He was released by the Bengals last week.  Word is that Shipley hasn't regained his quickness or change-of-direction ability after last September's torn ACL.  In Tampa, he'll enter the fray for #3 WR duties alongside guys like Preston Parker, Arrelious Benn, and Sammie Stroughter.  Until we hear some positive reports on Shipley's play, he remains off the fantasy radar.

Fantasy Football 2012 Rankings: Top 20 3rd-Year Wide Receivers

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

We all know that a wide receiver's third year is often his breakout year. Of this year’s third-year receivers, who is the best? Who has the biggest chance to make an impact? 

Let’s take a look.

Victor Cruz—New York Giants Dez Bryant—Dallas Cowboys Demaryius Thomas—Denver Broncos Antonio Brown—

Buccaneers WR Arrelious Benn out 4 weeks due to sprained MCL

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Some scribes consider Arrelious Benn a question mark to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' final roster. If he does, it will most likely come without any participation for the rest of the preseason. Benn sprained his right MCL during Friday's training camp practice, the Bucs' first of the year, and is expected to miss up to four weeks. Benn has played in 29 of 32 regular-season games since coming into the league as a second-round pick in 2010. But he didn't top 30 receptions or 500 yards in either season. FANTASY ANALYSIS: With Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams, the Bucs are set as it comes to their starting wide receivers. But in the past couple of days, they have cut 2011 touchdown leader Dezmon Briscoe and seen Benn limp away. There's no

Arrelious Benn out with knee injury

Source: FFToday

2-4 weeks due to sprained knee

Some bad news on the Tampa Bay Bucs front: wide receiver Arrelious Benn and cornerback E.J. Biggers, who both went down with injuries on Friday, are expected to miss at least two weeks and likely more, according to coach Greg Schiano. Benn suffered an injury to his knee, while Biggers suffered a foot injury during drills. Pro Football Talk reported on its website that Benn suffered an MCL sprain and will miss at least four weeks. (

Arrelious Benn out 4 weeks with sprained MCL - Arrelious Benn | TB

Source: Rotoworld Football

Profootballtalk.com reports Arrelious Benn will miss four weeks with a sprained MCL suffered in Friday's training camp practice.

Juggernaut Index No. 24: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Josh Freeman was a buzzy quarterback during draft season last summer, but his performance declined in almost every meaningful way in 2011. His yards-per-attempt fell from 7.3 to 6.5, his interceptions jumped from six to 22, and he threw only 16 touchdown passes, down from 25 the prior year. It was a disastrous four-win season for Tampa and a long, terrible campaign for the franchise's young QB.

But this is the NFL, a league where teams and players often re-write their scouting reports week-to-week. As overrated as Freeman was entering 2011, he might just be that underrated in 2012. The Bucs have done just about everything possible since January to improve his setup. Freeman's O-line was upgraded with the addition of All

Can DeSean Jackson and Vincent Jackson Each Top 1,000 Yards in 2012?

Source: Bleacher Report NFL

2012 could be the year of the Jacksons!

The Jacksons that are currently touring the nation and singing “ABC” and “Can You Feel It?” are not the ones fantasy football owners are concerned about, though.

Fantasy owners care more about two premier pass-catchers named Jackson, one faster than the Lone Ranger’s trigger finger, the other tougher to stop downfield than LeBron James in the paint. 

DeSean Jackson and Vincent Jackson are two receivers who can make fantasy owners giggle like Anderson Cooper when they are having great games.

They can both be downright uncoverable.

But are they each going to top the 1,000-yard mark in

Preston Parker - Preston Parker fighting for roster spot

Source: The Huddle

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Preston Parker performed well during offseason workouts but will have to compete for a roster spot during training camp.
Huddle Up: After the starters Vincent Jackson and Mike Williams, there's a logjam with Parker, Dezmon Briscoe, Arrelious Benn, Sammie Stroughter, Ed Gant and Tiquan Underwood. That's eight guys. Tampa only kept six WRs on the roster last year.

Wide Receivers – 2012 Projected Stats

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

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With Hakeem Nicks battling a foot ailment that could cost him time into the regular season; it’s time to give serious consideration to rookie Rueben Randle as a redraft selection in ten to twelve team leagues. Randle was considered one of the better route runners of the 2012 class, and has already impressed his coaching staff in OTAs.

A player to monitor throughout the preseason, Randle could hold

Bucs WR Benn running with 3rd-team offense - Arrelious Benn | TB

Source: Rotoworld Football

Bucs WR Arrelious Benn is running with the third-team offense at OTAs.

Buccaneers | Vincent Jackson immediately improves wide receivers

Source: Footballguys.com

The addition of WR Vincent Jackson to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense immediately gives the team the No. 1 wide receiver the team and fans were looking for. Jackson, at 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds, is a big target with surprising speed and an ability to get open downfield. The team said in January they would spend whatever it takes to win in the future, and they did just that as soon as the free-agent market opened. Buccaneers wide receivers struggled to get open last year, leading to a poor season by QB Josh Freeman. With Jackson, 29, in town, the hope is he will draw the attention of opposing defenses and open things up for WRs Mike Williams and Arrelious Benn, who become the second and third receivers, respectively. The Buccaneers have

Buccaneers | Week 17 Inactives

Source: Footballguys.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared CB Anthony Gaitor, WR Arrelious Benn, DL Daniel Te'o-Nesheim, OG Derek Hardman, OT Jeremy Trueblood, QB Rudy Carpenter, WR Sammie Stroughter inactive for Week 17.

Arrelious Benn inactive

Source: Draft Sharks

Bucs WR Arrelious Benn (neck) is inactive for today's game against the Falcons.  WR Dezmon Briscoe will start in his place but is only a desperation fantasy option.