News: The Ravens have released LB Brendon Ayanbadejo according to ProFootballTalk.com.
Analysis: Despite posting a career-high 43 total tackles in 2012, Ayanbadejo is a great special-teams player but not someone worthy of consideration for Fantasy purposes.
News: The Ravens' free-agent haul arrived as they signed cornerback Corey Graham, safety Sean Considine and re-signed fullback/special-teams stud Brendon Ayanbadejo and linebacker Jameel McClain.
Analysis: These signings will help build depth on the roster but no one listed here is worth drafting in Fantasy Football.
News: Ravens LB Brendon Ayanbadejo was ejected in Week 7 against the Jaguars. He was ejected after a personal foul in the third quarter. He finished with one tackle and half a sack.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo is mainly used on special teams for the Ravens and poses minimal Fantasy value at this point. Continue to ignore him in the majority of IDP formats.
News: The Ravens on Saturday activated special teams standout Brendon Ayanbadejo (quadriceps) from the PUP list and released linebacker Edgar Jones.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo is a great special-teams player but not a consistent defender. He's not expected to produce enough Fantasy points to warrant use. Keep him off of rosters for now.
News: Raven LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (quadriceps), who began the season on the PUP list, will practice on Wednesday and will be a game-time decision for Week 7 against the Bills, according to Coach John Harbaugh. Ayanbadejo hasn't played since Week 4 of last season.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo is a great special-teams player but not a consistent defender. He's not expected to produce enough Fantasy points to warrant use. Keep him off of rosters.
News: The Ravens have placed LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (quad) on the reserve PUP list, which means he'll be out until at least Week 7.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo does his best work for Baltimore when he's playing special teams and sees minimal time on defense when healthy. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: The Carroll County Times reports that Ravens coach John Harbaugh is less confident about the chances of LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (quad) being ready to come off the PUP for Week 1. If that doesn't happen, he will be out until at least Week 6.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo does his best work for Baltimore when he's playing special teams and sees minimal time on defense when healthy. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: LB Brendon Ayanbadejo is on the PUP because he's recovering from offseason surgery to repair the quadriceps he tore on Oct. 4, causing him to be placed on IR. The team hopes he'll be ready to practice soon.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo is a great special-teams player but not a consistent defender. He's not expected to produce enough Fantasy points to warrant use. Keep him off of rosters.
News: The Baltimore Ravens placed LB Brendon Ayanbadejo on IR Tuesday with a thigh injury. To fill Ayanbadejo's vacant roster spot, Baltimore signed LB Prescott Burgess off the New England Patriots' practice squad.
Analysis: It's safe to release Ayanbadejo in all IDP leagues. When healthy, he has minimal Fantasy value. The same goes for Burgess, who should not be used any time soon.
News: Baltimore LB Brendon Ayanbadejo had a huge game in Week 3 against a hapless Browns offense. Ayanbadejo picked up four tackles, a sack and an interception in the game.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo now has 15 tackles in three games this season. Sunday saw his first sack and interception come in the same game. Baltimore faces New England in Week 4 and they pose a much tougher test than did the Browns. He's really just a low-end Fantasy IDP option.
News: Ravens LB Ray Lewis (seven tackles) led the way defensively for Baltimore in a Week 13 rout of the Bengals. Also contributing: LB Bart Scott (five tackles, 1/2 sack), DB Corey Ivy (three tackles, 1/2 sack), LB Jarret Johnson (three tackles, 1/2 sack), LB Terrell Suggs (two tackles, 1/2 sack) and LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (sack).
Analysis: Lewis and Suggs are must-start Fantasy options in IDP leagues at the LB spot, while Scott has some minimal value in deeper formats. The other guys should all be ignored in Week 14 vs. Washington.
News: Ravens LB and special-teams ace Brendon Ayanbadejo is probable for Week 9 at Cleveland with an ankle injury suffered last week.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo isn't worth owning because he doesn't accumulate many stats. Keep him off all Fantasy rosters until that changes.
News: Ravens special teams ace Brendon Ayanbadejo left Week 8 against Oakland with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo is a special teams stud but doesn't see enough time at LB to be useful in IDP leagues. Leave him on the waiver wire.
News: The Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game was rescheduled to Nov. 9 after Reliant Stadium was severely damaged by Hurricane Ike, meaning both teams will not play in Week 2. The new date also affects the Cincinnati Bengals' schedule. Houston was originally scheduled to play the Bengals on Nov. 9. Now, those teams will play on Oct. 26 and Cincinnati will take its bye week on Nov. 9, when the Texans now play the Ravens.
Analysis: It's all a little confusing, but basically Fantasy owners need to treat Week 2 as a bye week for the Texans and Ravens. So if you have any players active from either team, get them reserved immediately. Houston and Baltimore will not have another bye week the rest of the way. The Ravens will next play Cleveland at home in Week 3, giving players like Brendon Ayenbadejo extra time to heal. He had been listed as questionable for Week 2, so there's a silver lining here for him.
News: The Carroll County Times reports that Ravens LB Brendon Ayanbadejo injured his ankle in Week 1 against the Bengals.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo is a special teams stud but doesn't see enough time at LB to be useful in IDP leagues.
News: The Ravens agreed to terms Thursday with Brendon Ayanbadejo, a special teams star who played for the Bears. Ayanbadejo agreed to a four-year contract worth $4.9 million, including a $1.9 million signing bonus, and will sign the deal next week, Ravens officials said. Ayanbadejo, 31, chose the Ravens over the Jets in part because of the opportunity to be a backup inside linebacker in addition to his duties in kick coverage.
Analysis: Named the Bears' special-teams captain last year, the 6-foot-1, 228-pound former UCLA standout ranked second in the NFL in special-teams tackles over the past two seasons and was named to the Pro Bowl twice. But his stats are minimal and thus he shouldn't be considered for Fantasy play.
News: Bears LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (foot) was activated for Week 6 vs. Minnesota.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo will not help much in Fantasy IDP leagues this season unless a starter goes down with a serious injury. Ignore him at this time.
News: LB Brendon Ayanbadejo (knee) and Trumaine McBride (toe) were able to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Browns. Ayanbadejo had two solo tackles, assisted on another and had an interception while McBride recorded eight solo stops.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo had 25 tackles in limited play last season. He will not help much in Fantasy IDP leagues this season unless a starter goes down with a serious injury. Ignore him at this time.
News: Bears linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo left Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers in the third quarter with a bruised knee.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo had 25 tackles in limited play last season. He will not help much in Fantasy IDP leagues this season unless a starter goes down with a serious injury. Ignore him at this time.
News: The Bears DST had no sacks against Miami and gave up 31 points. LB Brian Urlacher had 12 tackles. DL Alex Brown had six tackles and an interception. DB Nathan Vasher had three tackles and an interception. LB Brendon Ayanbadejo recovered a fumble. LB Lance Briggs had five tackles. DB Charles Tillman had six tackles.
Analysis: The Bears will look to bounce back against the Giants in Week 10. Use all their IDP players as needed.
News: Bears LB Brendon Ayanbadejo started for Chicago vs. Detroit in Week 2 in place of Hunter Hillenmeyer.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo is primarily a special teams player and shouldn't be relied upon in IDP leagues.
News: Bears LB Brendon Ayanbadejo, one of the NFL's best special-teams players, is expected to fill in on the strong side if LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (concussion) doesn't play. That would probably limit Ayanbadejo's play on special teams.
Analysis: Even if he gets the spot start, Ayanbadejo has no value in IDP leagues.
News: The Chicago Bears have acquired Brendon Ayanbadejo from the Miami Dolphins for John Owens and a conditional draft pick.
Analysis: Ayanbadejo has no value in IDP leagues.
