News: Patriots defensive back Steve Gregory had a career night against the Jets in Week 12. Gregory picked off Mark Sanchez in the first quarter and then recovered two fumbles, including a 32-yard return for a touchdown in the second quarter. He also finished with six tackles (five solo) in a 49-19 victory.
Analysis: Gregory's fumble return helped spark an incredible 35-0 run in the second quarter for the Patriots. He has been a solid source of tackles as a defensive back in his first season in New England, as he has posted 27 tackles and two interceptions through 11 games this season. He has marginal value in deeper formats for now.
News: Patriots defensive back Steve Gregory got his first interception of the season in Week 3, as he picked off Joe Flacco in the first quarter of a 31-30 loss. He added four solo tackles in the game.
Analysis: Gregory has been a solid source of tackles as a defensive back in his first year in New England, posting 11 tackles in three games. However, his career high in interceptions is just two, so Fantasy owners should leave him for just the deepest of IDP leagues.
News: Chargers DB Steve Gregory picked off Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and returned it 26 yards for a touchdown. He also led his team with seven solo tackles in the 37-10 win.
Analysis: Gregory has just 47 tackles on the year for the Bolts. His pick on Sunday was his first of the season and his touchdown was the first of his career. Even though he's a starter, Gregory is not worth starting in Fantasy IDP leagues right now.
News: The Chargers placed DB Bob Sanders (knee) on IR on Wednesday, meaning Steve Gregory will take over as the starting strong safety for San Diego.
Analysis: Gregory replaced Sanders in Week 3, totaling five tackles. He has experience starting and has been a good role player for San Diego throughout the years. It's just that he remains more of a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Chargers DB Steve Gregory totaled four solo tackles and one interception in Week 15 against the 49ers. It was his second interception of the season and first since Week 4.
Analysis: Gregory has played just seven games this season due to injury and suspension. That has really hurt him since he got off to a great start. Gregory remains more of a low-end Fantasy DB.
News: Chargers SS Steve Gregory (shoulder), who has missed practices 11 of 13 weeks, may play this week but in a limited capacity against the Chiefs "Conditioning is part of it," defensive coordinator Ron Rivera said. "And the communication. We have changed a little bit from when he last played."
Analysis: Gregory, the former Syracuse DB, has 33 tackles and one interception on the year. he remains a low-end Fantasy option if he sees the field.
News: Chargers SS Steve Gregory (shoulder), who has been inactive for the last three games, practiced on Wednesday and could play this Sunday against the Chiefs. I feel good, Gregory said.
Analysis: Gregory, the former Syracuse DB, has 33 tackles and one interception on the year. he remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Chargers DB Steve Gregory (shoulder) was inactive for the third consecutive game in Week 13 against the Raiders.
Analysis: Gregory has 33 tackles and one interception on the year. He remains a low-end Fantasy option, when healthy.
News: Chargers SS Steve Gregory (shoulder), who has been inactive for the last two games, is uncertain of his return. I tried to do a little today, but I still had a little pain in my shoulder, Gregory said. I am just trying to take it day by day. There is no one that wants to go more than I want to go.
Analysis: Gregory -- a Syracuse product -- has 33 tackles and one interception on the year. He remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Chargers SS Steve Gregory (shoulder), who was inactive for Monday nights game, is listed as questionable for Sunday nights game in Week 12. Gregory is likely going to play as he has fully participated in practice throughout the week.
Analysis: Gregory -- a Syracuse product -- has 33 tackles and one interception on the year. he remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: SS Steve Gregory (shoulder) was the only player limited in practice on Wednesday. Gregory was inactive for Mondays game against the Colts.
Analysis: Gregory -- a Syracuse product -- has 33 tackles and one interception on the year. he remains a low-end Fantasy option.
News: Chargers DB Steve Gregory was not on the practice field on Saturday, reports the San Diego Union-Tribune. Gregory is doubtful to play in the Monday night game Week 11 against the Broncos.
Analysis: Gregory believed he had used the bye week to get healthy enough to return for Monday night in Week 11. Barring a bigger recovery, that doesn't seem to be the case. He can be left benched in all IDP leagues for the game.
News: Bears SS Steve Gregory (shoulder) has been limited in practice this week after injuring his shoulder against the Texans in the teams last game in Week 9. San Diego was on a bye in Week 10. However, Gregory expects to play against the Broncos in Week 11.
Analysis: It seems Gregory used the bye to his advantage and should return Week 11, barring a setback. Gregory is not a big-time playmaker at the safety position. He has had some good tackle counts in 2010, but he still has no sacks and just one interception. He is mostly a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: Chargers SS Steve Gregory, who suffered a shoulder injury in the second quarter of Week 9 against the Houston, did participate in Tuesday's practice. The Chargers are on a bye in Week 10.
Analysis: The beautiful things about byes is that it gives injured players extra time to rest. If Gregory doesn't practice this week, then it is no big deal. But if he sits out leading up to Week 11 against the Broncos, then he might be in trouble. Gregory is a low-end Fantasy DB when healthy.
News: Chargers safety Steve Gregory left the game at Houston on Sunday in Week 9 with a shoulder injury. Coach Norv Turner had no update on Gregory's status after the game. He had two tackles in the game before leaving.
Analysis: Gregory was just activated Saturday after a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance enhancement drug policy. The Chargers have a bye in Week 10 before facing Denver in Week 11 so keep an eye on Gregory's status for the Broncos. When healthy, Gregory is a low-end DB in IDP leagues. He now has 32 tackles on the season with one interception.
News: Chargers strong safety Steve Gregory was activated on Saturday as the team waived wide receiver Richard Goodman to make room. Gregory came off a four-game suspension on Monday for violating the league's performance enhancement drug policy.
Analysis: Gregory posted 30 tackles with one interception in four games before being suspended. He should be viewed as a low-end DB in all formats heading into Week 9 against the Texans.
News: Chargers SS Steve Gregory, who came off a four-game suspension on Monday for violating the league's performance enhancement drug policy, has yet to be placed on the 53-man roster. The Chargers have until next week to activate Gregory, but it's likely they'll activate him before Sunday.
Analysis: Gregory posted 30 tackles with one interception in four games before being suspended. He should be viewed as a low-end DB in all formats heading into Week 9 against the Texans.
News: NFL commissioner Roger Goodell lifted the suspension of Chargers DB Steve Gregory on Monday. He been suspended without pay for four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances.
Analysis: Gregory posted 30 tackles with one interception in four games before being suspended. He should be viewed as a low-end DB in all formats heading into Week 9 against the Texans.
News:Steve Gregory of the San Diego Chargers has been suspended without pay for four games for violating the NFL policy on performance enhancing substances. Gregorys suspension begins immediately. He will be eligible to return to the Chargers active roster on Monday, November 1 following the teams October 31 game against the Tennessee Titans. I was completely shocked to find out about this positive test from May during the offseason," Gregory said in a statement. "I have never knowingly used any form of performance enhancing substance, however as an athlete I know that I am responsible for everything that goes into my body. I appealed these test results, and through this process I was disappointed to learn today that I am going to be suspended for the next four games. It is tremendously upsetting to me, but I fully respect and support the NFLs policies. I will take this as a learning experience and come back stronger and as committed as ever. I apologize to my teammates, coaches, the organization, fans, and my family and friends. I look forward to moving past this and helping my team win a championship this year.
Analysis: Keep Gregory reserved in all IDP leagues until his suspension is over in Week 9. When active, Gregory is a low-end DB in all formats.
News: Chargers DB Steve Gregory intercepted the second pass of his career in the Week 4 win over Arizona. The INT came from QB Derek Anderson on the Cardinals opening drive of the game, when they were threatening. Gregory added six solo tackles in the victory.
Analysis: Gregory, the Syracuse product, is now a solid starter for the Chargers, but remains a low-end Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: Chargers DB Steve Gregory recovered the first two fumbles of his career Week 11 at Denver. He also had three tackles, two solo.
Analysis: Gregory normally doesn't make so many big plays, and he's not much of a tackler either. He remains just a low-end option in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Chargers DB Steve Gregory was in on four tackles in Week 7 at Kansas City, including his first sack of the season. He also intercepted his first pass of the season and deflected two passes.
Analysis: Gregory had by far his most productive game of the season, though he did have seven tackles in Week 4. Consider taking a flier on him in larger IDP formats.
News: San Diego DB Steve Gregory (ribs) was able to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Falcons and recorded a tackle.
Analysis: Gregory is a backup DB and has zero Fantasy value.
News: Chargers DB Steve Gregory missed Saturday's preseason win over the Cardinals with a rib injury.
Analysis: Gregory is a backup DB and has zero Fantasy value.
News: The Chargers listed the following players as inactive for Week 11 at Pittsburgh: QB Charlie Whitehurst (3rd QB), WR Craig Davis, FB Kris Wilson, DB Cletis Gordon, DB Steve Gregory, DB DeJuan Tibble, DT Ian Scott and OL Kynan Forney.
Analysis: None of the players on this list should be considered viable Fantasy option. They are not in a position to contribute regular stats as they aren't in line for regular playing time. They've got some depth chart climbing to do and should be left on the waiver wire.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that San Diego S Steve Gregory suffered a concussion during Week 10's game and will be evaluated later in the week.
Analysis: Gregory is not a recommended Fantasy IDP option even when healthy and he can absolutely be kept on waivers at this point. He's not worth owning in Fantasy.
News: Chargers DB Steve Gregory had eight solo tackles, one tackle for loss and one pass defense in a Week 2 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: The Chargers used a lot of four- or five-DB sets against the Broncos and that allowed Gregory to see extensive action. However, he had just 18 career tackles coming into this season and now has nine through two games. He remains a poor Fantasy option until further notice.
News: The San Diego Chargers re-signed offensive tackle Jeromey Clary, wide receiver Malcom Floyd, safety Steve Gregory and defensive tackle Brandon McKinney to one-year deals Tuesday. All four were exclusive-rights free agents. Clary moved into the starting lineup in December, taking over at right tackle in place of Shane Olivea. Floyd saw action in six games, catching seven passes for 97 yards. Gregory played in all 16 games, seeing most of his action on special teams. McKinney became a regular on the Chargers' defensive line rotation, playing in 14 games with two starts at defensive tackle.
Analysis: None of the aforementioned players post enough stats to warrant use in Fantasy play. Ignore them all for now.
News: The following players were signed to San Diego's practice squad on Sunday: OT Jeromey Clary, QB Brett Elliott, DB Steve Gregory, RB Tyronne Gross, DT Brandon McKinney, C Nick Mihlhauser, DT Chase Page and RB Ray Perkins.
Analysis: None of these players are expected to make any sort of impact in Fantasy Football. Ignore them for now.
News: The Chargers released 21 players Saturday to reach the NFL's mandatory 53-man roster limit. The players included: WR Ricky Bryant, T Jeromey Clary, RB Larry Croom, QB Brett Elliott, FB Jonathan Evans, LB Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, CB Steve Gregory, TE Kelly Griffeth, RB Tyronne Gross, T Ben Johnson, S Andre Lott, DT Brandon McKinney, S Mitch Meeuwsen, C Nick Mihlhauser, S Hanik Milligan, WR Robert Ortiz, DE Chase Page, RB Ray Perkins, LB Jonathan Pollard, G Wes Sims, DT Alvin Smith
Analysis: Don't worry. Nobody on this list had any Fantasy appeal anyway.