Tagged: Vance McDonald (12 Results)
Steelers TE McDonald tests positive for coronavirus
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end VANCE MCDONALD became the team’s first player to test positive for coronavirus since the regular season began. McDonald played in the Steelers game against the Dallas Cowboys,… More but will need to follow the NFL protocols for COVID-19 before being cleared to return. The Steelers play this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Less
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Steelers add TE Ebron
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent tight end ERIC EBRON to a two-year contract, adding a veteran presence to a thin tight end group. Ebron will join fellow tight ends VANCE… More MCDONALD and ZACH GENTRY, neither of whom have much fantasy potential. Ebron has struggled with injuries and drops throughout his career, and he fell out of favor in Indianapolis just one season after a career-year with the Colts. Less
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Podcast: December 3 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Aaron Bland and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 13 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by DraftKings. more »
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Steelers trade for tight end Vannett
The Pittsburgh Steelers acquired tight end NICK VANNETT via a trade with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. Starting tight end VANCE MCDONALD suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday’s game against the… More San Francisco 49ers. With McDonald possibly out of action for a while, Vannett could be a fantasy-worthy tight end. Vannett is a former third-round draft pick out of Ohio State. Less
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune
Steelers RB Conner, TE McDonald healing up nicely
Pittsburgh running back JAMES CONNER (knee) and tight end VANCE MCDONALD (back) were both full participants in practice on Thursday. Both players are looking like they will be ready to roll heading into Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Steelers TE McDonald not expected to see increased role
With former Pittsburgh tight end JESSE JAMES now in Detroit, many expect starter VANCE MCDONALD to see an increased workload in 2019. Unfortunately for McDonald and his fantasy owners, offensive coordinator… More Randy Fichtner doesn’t expect McDonald’s workload to change. The team is reportedly concerned with his ability to stay healthy, which McDonald has never done for a full 16-game season. Less
Source: Team Blog
Podcast: October 2 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Aaron Bland and Justin Eleff work the waiver wire after Week 4 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by YouRulz and DraftKings. more »
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Mailbag: September 1, 2017
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football question. Special mega-large preseason wrap-up issue. Why is Tyrell Williams ranked so low? Is there life after Cam Meredith in Chicago? Why is Marvin Jones zooming up draft boards? And should punters be incorporated into our little game? more »
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Steelers trade for TE Vance McDonald
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded a fourth-round draft pick to San Francisco in exchange for tight end VANCE MCDONALD and a fifth-round pick. Coach Mike Tomlin said the move was made… More because he has been unhappy with the consistency of the tight ends on the roster. JESSE JAMES is the incumbent starter, with XAVIER GRIMBLE, DAVID JOHNSON, and JAKE MCGEE also in the mix. Less
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Around the NFL: Steelers trade for Vance McDonald
The 49ers foolishly signed Vance McDonald to a five-year contract extension worth $35 million in December – less than a month before they fired Chip Kelly. The new regime was able to unload McDonald today, getting Pittsburgh to take that contract off their hands. They also picked up a slight upgrade in draft resources, giving away a fifth-round pick and receiving a fourth as part of the deal. more »
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Around the NFL: Tight end drops
We often point out how rookie tight ends seldom do anything. It's a tough position to learn with the blocking and receiving requirements, and it takes a while to get players up to speed. So we're not expecting much from the three first-round tight ends, and that also applies to those selected in all other rounds. more »
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Trivia: February 25, 2017
Who are the only two active tight ends who have caught 2 TDs from 60-plus yards in the same NFL season? One of these players did it last year, and the other did it for the same NFL franchise. answer »
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