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82 Steve Heiden, TE
Height/Weight: 6-5/270 | Birthdate: 09/21/1976 | Birthplace: Rushford, MN, USA | Team: Cleveland Browns | College: South Dakota State | NFL Experience: 11 | Owned/Started%: 0/0 | Average Draft Position: 120.00
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Heiden catches one pass Week 8 Heiden catches one pass Week 8 Updated 11/1/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Cleveland TE Steve Heiden caught one pass in the team's Week 8 game at Chicago. The catch went for 10 yards. Analysis: Heiden is not a relevant Fantasy player and can continue to be ignored in all formats. The Browns are off Week 9 then take on the Ravens Week 10.
Browns TEs banged up for Week 7 Browns TEs banged up for Week 7 Updated 10/25/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Cleveland TEs Robert Royal and Steve Heiden were both inactive for Week 7 against the Packers. Royal has an illness and a hamstring issue and Heiden has a knee injury. Greg Estandia will start at tight end. Analysis: Both Royal and Heiden were not recommended Fantasy options for Week 7 in either case. Estandia is also not recommended, even as the starter. Leave them all on waivers for Week 7.
Browns list Week 6 inactives Browns list Week 6 inactives Updated 10/18/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: The Browns listed the following players as inactive for Week 6 at Pittsburgh: QB Brett Ratliff, RB Chris Jennings, DB Gerard Lawson, DB Coye Francies, TE Steve Heiden, K Phil Dawson, LB Kamerion Wimbley. Analysis: None of the players on this list are expected to have much Fantasy appeal this week. Leave them on the waiver wire until further notice.
Heiden limited in practice Thursday Heiden limited in practice Thursday Updated 10/14/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Cleveland TE Steve Heiden was limited in practice Thursday due to a knee injury as the team prepares for its Week 6 game at Pittsburgh. He is considered questionable for the contest. Analysis: Heiden had only one catch for 7 yards Week 6, which is slightly less production than we're used to from him. He remains a low-end option for Week 6.
One catch for Heiden One catch for Heiden Updated 10/11/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Browns TE Steve Heiden caught one pass for 7 yards at Buffalo in Week 5. Analysis: Heiden typically posts better stats than this, but not much better. He's no better than a low-end desperation option in Week 6 when the Browns play at the Steelers.
Heiden makes lone touchdown grab Heiden makes lone touchdown grab Updated 10/4/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Cleveland TE Steve Heiden caught the team's lone touchdown pass on Sunday in a Week 4 overtime loss to the Bengals. The TD pass was from 1 yard out. He made five catches in total for 33 yards. Analysis: Heiden shares the TE responsibilities in Cleveland with Robert Royal and doesn't typically do enough to be relevant. Keep him out of all Fantasy formats for Week 5 at Buffalo.
Heiden lone Brown without stat Heiden lone Brown without stat Updated 9/27/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Cleveland TE Steve Heiden was the only Browns player to not record a stat on Sunday in Week 3's game against the Ravens. Analysis: Heiden shares the TE responsibilities with Robert Royal and gets the short end of the stick typically. He remains someone not worth owning in any Fantasy format.
Two Browns don't get stats Two Browns don't get stats Updated 9/20/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Steve Heiden and Mohammed Massaquoi did not record a stat Week 2 against Buffalo. Analysis: Neither of these two players are expected to contribute enough to be anything other than a low-end option in 2009. Ignore both of them in all formats.
Three Browns don't get stats Three Browns don't get stats Updated 9/20/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Steve Heiden, Derek Anderson and Mohammed Massaquoi did not record a stat Week 2 against Buffalo. Analysis: None of these three players are expected to contribute enough to be anything other than a low-end option in 2009. Ignore them in all formats.
Heiden catches two passes in opener Heiden catches two passes in opener Updated 9/13/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Browns TE Robert Royal had four catches for 60 yards in Week 1 against Minnesota, including a 26-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. He led all Browns receivers. TE Steve Heiden caught two passes for 14 yards. Analysis: Royal seemed to be a favorite target of QB Brady Quinn, who threw for 205 yards and the one touchdown. The Browns traded Kellen Winslow away in the offseason and Royal appears to have taken a step toward becoming the team's go-to tight end. Take a chance on him off the waiver wire if you are in need of a tight end. The Vikings travel to Denver in Week 2. Heiden is worth a flier in deeper formats in the hopes that he can pick up more targets as the season goes on.
Royal ahead of Heiden for job Royal ahead of Heiden for job Updated 8/20/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Browns TE Steve Heiden has struggled to return to full strength and capacity following offseason knee surgery. He is behind Robert Royal in the battle for a starting spot, but Browns coach Eric Mangini said Thursday he likes Heiden's "toughness and aggressiveness." Analysis: Neither Royal or Heiden is a quality Fantasy option this season. Ignore both on Draft Day.
Browns look at TE options Browns look at TE options Updated 8/7/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Browns TE Robert Royal, a free agent pickup from Buffalo, has dropped several passes during camp. Coach Eric Mangini said that Royal was quite sure-handed when he saw Royal play during his coaching stints in New England and New York. Meanwhile, second-year TE Martin Rucker, who is battling with Royal and Steve Heiden for playing time at that position, lost 10 pounds during the offseason to improve his speed and quickness. He is now at about 243 pounds. Analysis: We're not sure who is going to win the job to replace Kellen Winslow even though Royal likely has the edge, but none of these options are good for Fantasy owners. Keep all three on the waiver wire, even the starter.
Heiden back in contact Heiden back in contact Updated 8/3/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Browns TE Steve Heiden had his red "limited-contact" jersey removed Monday. He participated in contact drills. Analysis: Heiden is going to compete with Robert Royal and Martin Rucker for Kellen Winslow's old job. We're not sure who is going to win the job to replace Winslow even though Royal likely has the edge, but none of these options are good for Fantasy owners. Keep all three on the waiver wire, even the starter.
Browns TE job remains open Browns TE job remains open Updated 6/15/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: The Akron Beacon Journal reports Browns TE Steve Heiden, who tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee Dec. 15, will battle Robert Royal and Martin Rucker for Kellen Winslow's old job if he's ready for training camp. Analysis: We're not sure who is going to win the job to replace Winslow even though Royal likely has the edge, but none of these options are good for Fantasy owners. Keep all three on the waiver wire, even the starter.
Heiden hopes to be ready by camp Heiden hopes to be ready by camp Updated 5/29/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: The Akron Beacon Journal reports Browns TE Steve Heiden has no complaints about his rehab from surgery on his right knee. Heiden tore the ACL and MCL in a game against the Eagles on Dec. 15. Asked if he would be 100 percent for training camp, Heiden said: "I have no timeline. When [the doctor] says, I'm going. I'll try to push him to go as soon as I can. I want to play football. I don't know when that's going to be." Analysis: Heiden is one of several candidates the Browns are hoping can help replace Kellen Winslow, who is now in Tampa Bay. If healthy, Heiden will compete with Martin Rucker and Robert Royal. While none of them are as good as Winslow, the winner of the battle can be considered a No. 2 Fantasy TE.
Browns try to replace Winslow Browns try to replace Winslow Updated 5/13/2009
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: The Canton Repository reports Browns president Mike Keenan is confident the team can replace TE Kellen Winslow Jr., who was traded to Tampa Bay this offseason, with the trio of Steve Heiden, Martin Rucker and Robert Royal. "We feel comfortable having Steve Heiden, who's coming off a hand injury, but he'd been healthy," Keenan said. "Martin Rucker, who we drafted last year, and Robert Royal. The production among the three of them compared to what Kellen put in there. ... We feel that's something we can work with." Analysis: None of these players can produce at Winslow's level, so the safe bet in all leagues is to ignore all three. If any of them start to play well early in the season then add the best one off the waiver wire. Of the three, Rucker has the most upside.
Heiden to miss rest of season Heiden to miss rest of season Updated 12/16/2008
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Browns tight end Steve Heiden has torn ligaments in his right knee and will miss the rest of the season. Heiden injured the ACL during Cleveland's 30-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. Browns coach Romeo Crennel says Heiden will undergo surgery Thursday. Heiden has been starting in place of the injured Kellen Winslow, and the Browns are now down to third-string tight end Darnell Dinkins and rookie Martin Rucker. Heiden was officially placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday. Analysis: With Ken Dorsey at quarterback, Heiden didn't figure to make a Fantasy impact and can safely be dropped off all rosters at this point.
Heiden gets carted off the field Heiden gets carted off the field Updated 12/16/2008
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Browns TE Steve Heiden left early in the second half Week 15 at Philadelphia, getting carted off the field with knee and ankle injuries. He didn't return. Analysis: Heiden starts with Kellen Winslow sidelined by an ankle injury of his own, but he didn't record a single offensive statistic before leaving. With Ken Dorsey at quarterback, Heiden doesn't figure to make a Fantasy impact even if he can play Week 16 against the Bengals.
Heiden catches four balls in start Heiden catches four balls in start Updated 12/7/2008
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: Browns TE Steve Heiden, starting in place of the injured Kellen Winslow, caught four passes for 29 yards in a Week 14 loss to the Titans. Analysis: Heiden can be an OK TE option in deeper leagues when he's getting starts, but Winslow might be back in Week 15 at the Eagles, so don't reach for him on the wire unless you're really desperate for a TE.
Heiden to see start vs. Titans Heiden to see start vs. Titans Updated 12/1/2008
Steve Heiden, TE CLE
News: The Browns announced Monday that the results of an MRI on TE Kellen Winslow revealed a high-ankle sprain, likely to keep him out for a couple of games. He will be in a walking boot and has already been ruled out for Week 14 at Tennessee. Steve Heiden will likely take Winslow's place in the starting lineup. Analysis: If you're looking for a tight end who might be good for about 50 yards, Heiden is a candidate. It helps his case that he'll be playing with Ken Dorsey as his quarterback. Dorsey doesn't have a ton of pro experience and isn't a deep-ball passer, so he could be leaning on Heiden a lot. Consider Heiden a No. 2 Fantasy TE for Week 14.