News: ESPN reports the Steelers have reached a multi-year agreement with linebacker Larry Foote on Tuesday. Foote was an unrestricted free agent, and the deal is reportedly for three seasons. He finished 2012 with 113 combined tackles (75 solo) with four sacks and two fumble recoveries.
Analysis: Foote is a solid linebacker in IDP leagues. He is worth a late-round pick in most IDP formats.
News: Steelers linebacker Larry Foote totaled seven tackles (four solo) Week 14 vs. San Diego. He has 91 tackles in 13 games.
Analysis: Foote is having one of the best seasons of his career and is among the Top 30 Fantasy scoring linebackers in 2012. He is no worse than a mid-level Fantasy start in IDP formats.
News: Steelers linebacker Larry Foote collected his fourth sack of the season in Week 13 against the Ravens. He finished with six tackles -- five solo -- in the 23-20 win and was also credited with a pair of QB hits and a tackle for loss.
Analysis: Foote is in the midst of a career-campaign for the Steelers and turned in another productive game against the Ravens. The veteran has already surpassed his career-high in sacks and looks well on his way toward registering 100-plus tackles for the second time in his career. Foote should be left active in the majority of IDP formats heading into Week 14.
News: Steelers linebacker Larry Foote totaled seven tackles (three solo) Week 12 at Cleveland. Foote has 78 tackles in 11 games.
Analysis: Foote is on pace for a career-high 113 tackles, which would be his first 100-tackle season since 2005. He has benefited from injuries to linebacker James Harrison and safety Troy Polamalu. That has afforded Foote more opportunities to make plays and he has taken advantage. Foote is a viable Fantasy start in IDP formats.
News: Steelers linebacker Larry Foote recorded seven tackles in the Week 9 win over the Giants in New York Sunday. Foote had six solo stops in the game for the Steelers.
Analysis: Foote has recorded 57 tackles on the season for the Steelers and has yet to record double figures in tackles in any game. That said, he does have three sacks to his credit with two forced fumbles. Foote has moderate appeal in deeper Fantasy IDP formats going forward.
News: Pittsburgh linebacker Larry Foote took down Washington's Robert Griffin III on Sunday of Week 8. Foote recorded the only sack of Griffin on the game for the Steelers, who defeated Washington handily. Foote finished with six tackles and five of them were of the solo variety.
Analysis: Foote now has three sacks on the season for the Steelers to go with 50 tackles. He's been a solid but not spectacular source of stops for the Steelers this season. His value in Fantasy IDP leagues is limited heading into Week 9 in New York.
News: Steelers linebacker Larry Foote turned in another quality performance during Thursday's Week 6 contest against the Titans. Foote recorded his second sack of the season in the second quarter and finished with six tackles, including four solo, in a 26-23 defeat.
Analysis: Foote has registered 37 tackles, including two sacks through his first five games this season. He's on pace to finish near 100 tackles this season as he continues to play at a high level. Foote has taken advantage of several injuries to the Pittsburgh defense -- primarily James Harrison -- and could earn some more playing time moving forward. Fantasy owners should view him as a viable IDP option heading into Week 7 at Cincinnati.
News: Steelers linebacker Larry Foote had a solid game Sunday against the Eagles in Week 5. Foote had eight tackles, five solo, and recovered both of Michael Vick's fumbles.
Analysis: Foote has done a nice job this season and should continue to play at a high level all year. He is worth using as a No. 3 linebacker in IDP leagues in Week 6 at the Titans on Thursday night.
News: Pittsburgh linebacker Larry Foote totaled seven tackles during the Steelers' 27-10 rout of the Jets in Week 2. Foote helped limit New York to just 90 rushing yards on 22 attempts for a meager average of 4.1 yards per carry.
Analysis: Foote has taken advantage of several injuries to the Pittsburgh defense -- primarily James Harrison -- and amassed 16 tackles and a sack in his first two games of the season. He could force his way to more playing time as a result and is worth tracking in Fantasy IDP formats during a possible resurgent 2012 campaign.
News: Steelers linebacker Larry Foote was all over the place Sunday, as he led the team with eight tackles and a sack in a 31-19 loss to the Broncos in Week 1.
Analysis: Foote saw an increased role as a result of some injuries to the linebacking corps, which helped him post one of his more productive days in the last few years. Foote finished last season with just 1.5 total sacks, so Fantasy owners should not plan on relying on him this season in IDP formats.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote totaled five tackles (four solo) in the Week 3 win against the Bucs. Foote finished second on the team in tackles in the victory.
Analysis: Foote used to be a staple of the Pittsburgh defense, but the emergence of LB Lawrence Timmons has relegated him to a reserve role. Until Foote returns to the starting lineup, he should remain off of Fantasy rosters.
News:Larry Foote quickly realized how much he disliked losing. The inside linebacker is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers, signing a $9.3 million, three-year contract Monday after a disheartening season spent with Detroit. Foote knows the Steelers' system and provides flexibility at a position where defensive co-captain James Farrior is 35. If the Steelers incur any injuries, Foote could start inside.
Analysis: The solid run-stopping linebacker won't play much unless Farrior gets hurt. If that happens, consider Foote a reserve Fantasy LB. But until then, he shouldn't be on Fantasy rosters.
News: The Lions have listed the following players as inactive as Week 17 vs. Chicago: LB Larry Foote, RB Cedric Peerman, DB Brian Witherspoon, DL Joe Cohen and QB Patrick Ramsey.
Analysis: None of these players are relevant in Fantasy and should continue to be ignored in all formats.
News: Detroit LB Larry Foote (foot) has been ruled out of the team's Week 17 game against the Bears. It will be the second game in a row he has missed.
Analysis: Foote is a decent low-end Fantasy option when healthy and active. He can obviously be cut in all seasonal formats at this point.
News: Lions LB Larry Foote missed the team's Week 16 game at San Francisco with a foot injury, ending his streak of 94 straight starts.
Analysis: Foote is a decent low-end Fantasy option when healthy and active. Monitor his status in practice this week to see if he will be active for Week 17 against Chicago.
News: Detroit LB Larry Foote, DB Phillip Buchanon, WR Eric Fowler and DL Joe Cohen have all been listed as inactive for the team's Week 16 game at San Francisco.
Analysis: None of these players have much Fantasy value and can continue to be ignored in all formats.
News: The Lions defense couldn’t stop Baltimore in Week 14. There were few notable performances as the team created only one turnover and failed to sack QB Joe Flacco. William James was the leading tackler on the team, getting nine of them. Marvin White was second with six tackles. Larry Foote forced a Ray Rice fumble in the game and the ball went through the back of the end zone.
Analysis: The Lions defense is not too good and it has few playmakers on it. Foote has some low-end potential in IDP formats but James and White are not worth owning. The Lions take on Arizona in Week 15 and the Cardinals should be able to put up plenty of points.
News: Detroit LB Larry Foote was the team’s top defensive performer on Sunday in a Week 11 win over the Browns. Foote made 12 total tackles in the game and was the only player to sack Browns QB Brady Quinn.
Analysis: Foote now has two sacks and 71 tackles on the season. He came into the game nursing a knee injury but was considered probable. The Lions take on the Packers Week 6 on Thanksgiving. In Week 6 at Green Bay, Foote finished with just five tackles. He should be considered a low-end IDP option for that contest.
News: The Lions had several defenders play well Sunday at Minnesota. Larry Foote had three tackles. Phillip Buchanon had seven tackles and a forced fumble. Joe Cohen had one tackle and a sack. Julian Peterson had seven tackles.
Analysis: The Lions don't have many defenders who are worth using most weeks, but they do have a favorable matchup in Week 11 against Cleveland. Consider the Lions IDP options as sleepers against the Browns.
News: Lions LB Larry Foote was one of several Detroit defenders to play well Sunday at Chicago. Foote had six tackles. DB Anthony Henry had four tackles, LB Julian Peterson had six tackles and DB Louis Delmas had three tackles and a sack. Along with that, LB DeAndre Levy had eight tackles and a forced fumble and DL Cliff Avril had a sack and a forced fumble.
Analysis: The Lions have a tough matchup in Week 5 against the Steelers, so consider using Foote against his former team, and Delmas and Henry have minimal Fantasy value. Ignore Peterson, Avril and Levy in that matchup.
News: Lions LB Larry Foote led the team with 9 tackles in Week 3's win over the Redskins.
Analysis: Foote already has 28 tackles on the season and a sack. Foote is in his first season with Detroit after getting lost in the shuffle in Pittsburgh. He looks rejuvenated and could be considered a low-end No. 2 Fantasy LB in IDP leagues for Week 4 at Chicago.
News: Lions LB Larry Foote totaled a team-high 10 tackles (five solo) and one sack during a Week 2 loss to the Vikings. He had two tackles for loss and two quarterback hits.
Analysis: Foote is in his first season with Detroit after getting lost in the shuffle in Pittsburgh. The eight-year veteran already has 19 tackles in two games and continues to show he can still make plays in the NFL. However, since he doesn't get a lot of sacks, Foote remains more of a No. 3 Fantasy LB.
News:Larry Foote says he has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. Foote said terms of the deal were reached Tuesday night and he planned to sign it Wednesday morning. "I'm excited because it's a fresh start for me," Foote said Tuesday night in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "It's a one-year deal to show my talents, and hopefully end up signing a long-term deal after showing the Lions and their new coaching staff what I can do."
Analysis: Foote started every game for the Steelers over the past five seasons, including their Super Bowl victories last season and after the 2005 season, but was unhappy coming off the field on passing downs. The Lions will give him a shot to start, and he could be considered a sleeper in IDP league play since he has racked up plenty of tackles before in his career.
News: The Steelers have officially released veteran LB Larry Foote. He had 63 total tackles with 1.5 sacks in 2008, a solid decline from what we saw from him in the past four years. Still, the team says his release was all salary related. "Larry has been a big part of our success, but unfortunately the realities of the salary cap made this decision inevitable," Steelers Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert said in a statement. "We wish Larry and his family nothing but the best as he moves forward with his career."
Analysis: Foote should get a chance to play elsewhere and compete for a starting inside linebacker job. We'll wait to see where he ends up, but figure him to be no better than a low-end No. 3 Fantasy LB to start the season.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote had four tackles (three solo) and 1 1/2 sacks during a Week 3 loss against the Eagles. He also had two quarterback hits.
Analysis: Foote has just 14 tackles in three games and it appears his tackle-production is on the decline for the fourth straight season. He might never get back to being a 100-tackle guy, but Foote remains a low-end Fantasy LB in larger leagues.
News: Pittsburgh defenders LB Larry Foote (knee), LB Mike Humpal (neck) and DL Kyle Clement remained out on Thursday in the Steelers preseason finale against the Panthers.
Analysis: Foote has been the Steelers' starting inside linebacker the past four seasons, but he is trying to fight off Lawrence Timmons, the Steelers' first-round choice in 2007. It's feasible that ultimately Timmons could play another linebacker position. But right now, Timmons and Foote are in competition. For now, Foote has more Fantasy value heading into 2008. This injury shouldn't cause him to miss any time.
News: Steelers starting linebacker Larry Foote suffered an injury to his left knee in the first quarter of Saturday's preseason game at Minnesota and did not return. "I don't think it's major, but of course we have to run tests for more information," head coach Mike Tomlin said after the game.
Analysis: This doesn't sound like it will be a major issue. He may miss the team's final preseason game against Carolina, but should be ready by the start of the regular season. Foote has been the Steelers' starting inside linebacker the past four seasons, but he is trying to fight off Lawrence Timmons, the Steelers' first-round choice in 2007. It's feasible that ultimately Timmons could play another linebacker position. But right now, Timmons and Foote are in competition. For now, Foote has more Fantasy value heading into 2008, but that could change if Timmons starts.
News: LB Larry Foote has been the Steelers' starting inside linebacker the past four seasons, lining up next to James Farrior. During that time, he started all 64 games and led the team with 123 tackles in 2005, despite not playing in their dime defense on passing downs. Looming large behind him on the spring depth chart is Lawrence Timmons, the Steelers' first-round choice in 2007, the 15th overall pick and the first under Mike Tomlin's watch. The result of the competition going on at inside linebacker looks inevitable. "I don't think it's competition," Foote said after another spring practice. "I really think it's just a matter of time until they throw him in there, just because of the politics of the game -- and it looks like he can play." Foote won't give up his four-year hold on the job without a fight.
Analysis: It's feasible that ultimately Timmons could play another linebacker position. But right now, Timmons and Foote are in competition. For now, Foote has more Fantasy value heading into 2008, but that could change if Timmons starts.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote was solid again in 2007. He finished the year with 81 total tackles (44 solo), three sacks, three forced fumbles and one interception. Foote now has at least 79 tackles in four-straight seasons.
Analysis: Foote is a good No. 4 LB in IDP leagues. He is worth drafting in the late rounds in all leagues in 2008.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote had six tackles, including a sack, Week 13 against the Bengals. He also forced a fumble. He had half a sack in Week 12 and now has three on the season.
Analysis: Foote is flying to the ball from his right outside linebacker position, but his stats are still a little low for our liking. Treat him as a low-end Fantasy LB at this time.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote had seven tackles and half a sack Week 12 against the Dolphins.
Analysis: Foote is flying to the ball from his right outside linebacker position, but his stats are still a little low for our liking. Treat him as a low-end Fantasy LB at this time.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote totaled six tackles (five solo) and one sack during a Week 11 loss to the Jets. Foote now has 43 tackles, two sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles in 10 games.
Analysis: Foote is flying to the ball from his right outside linebacker position, but his stats are still a little low for our liking. Treat him as a low-end Fantasy LB at this time.
News: Notable Steelers defenders from Week 2 vs. Buffalo include: LB James Farrior (10 total tackles), CB DeShea Townsend (eight total hits), DE LaMarr Woodley (four solo tackles, sack), LB Larry Foote (three solo tackles, sack, forced fumble) and DE Brett Keisel (five total tackles, sack). Troy Polamalu had one assist.
Analysis: Despite the low stat, Polamalu remains a good Fantasy IDP option. The same goes for Farrior and Foote. Woodley is a nice reserve in keeper leagues. The rest of the players can be considered unusable on a regular basis Fantasywise. The Steelers play vs. San Francisco in a battle of unbeaten teams in Week 3.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote finished second on the team in 2006 with 90 tackles (61 solo). He also set a new career-high with four sacks and added an interception and a fumble recovery.
Analysis: Foote remains a tackle machine and should continue to do well in 2006 even if the Steelers switch from their traditional 3-4 to a 4-3. Hopefully Foote's four sacks are a sign of things to come and he remains an aggressor when it comes to the opposing QB. Consider Foote a No. 2 LB in IDP leagues in 2007.
News: The Steelers DST had no sacks or turnovers against the Bengals. LB James Farrior had five tackles. DB Troy Polamalu had two tackles. DB Ike Taylor had six tackles. LB Larry Foote had three tackles. LB Joey Porter had one tackle.
Analysis: The Steelers DST will be a low-end No. 1 option in 2007.
News: Notable Steelers defenders from Week 15 at Carolina include: LB James Farrior (eight total tackles, sack), LB Larry Foote (five total tackles, sack), DE Aaron Smith (three tackles, sack), DE Brett Keisel (1.5 sacks, three tackles), LB Clark Haggains (three total tackles, one-half sack), CB Ike Taylor (two total tackles, interception) and DB Anthony Smith (two total tackles, interception). LB Joey Porter had one tackle.
Analysis: Of these defenders, Farrior, Foote and Porter are worth using in IDP league play vs. Baltimore in Week 16.
News: Notable Steelers defenders from Week 12 include: CB Bryant McFadden (nine solo tackles), LB Larry Foote (eight solo tackles), SS Troy Polamalu (10 total tackles), FS Ryan Clark (nine total tackles) and LB Joey Porter (eight total tackles).
Analysis: Of these players, Polamalu, Porter and Foote are must-starts vs. Tampa Bay in Week 13. McFadden is a good sleeper if he keeps the starting job over Ike Taylor for the Steelers as well.
News: Notable Steelers defenders from Week 11 include: LB James Farrior (12 total tackles, sack), LB Larry Foote (six total tackles), SS Troy Polamalu (seven total tackles, sack) and LB Clark Haggans (five solo tackles, sack).
Analysis: All of these defenders will be useful when the Steelers play at Baltimore in Week 12.
News: Notable Steelers defenders from Week 10 include: LB James Farrior (10 tackles, forced fumble), LB Larry Foote (11 total tackles, one forced fumble), DE Brett Keisel (eight total tackles, sack) and Joey Porter (five total tackles).
Analysis: Farrior, Foote and Porter are reliable Fantasy LBs, while Keisel is a low-end DL option in IDP play.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote (ribs) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Week 10 vs. New Orleans.
Analysis: It looks promising for Foote to be able to give it a go in Week 10 against the Saints. Consider using Foote in IDP leagues. He is a solid No. 4 Fantasy LB.
News: Steelers LB James Harrison (ankle) and WR Willie Reid (foot) are out, LB Clint Kriewaldt (back) is doubtful, LB James Farrior (groin), DB Mike Logan (hamstring) and LB Larry Foote (ribs) are listed as questionable, while LB Clark Haggans (groin), WR Sean Morey (toe), DB Troy Polamalu (foot) and DB Deshea Townsend (quad) are probable for Week 10 vs. New Orleans.
Analysis: Farrior, Foote, Haggans and Polamalu are all high-end Fantasy options in IDP leagues. Townsend is more of a low-end Fantasy DB. While the other injured players are not viable Fantasy options.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote (shoulder) is listed as probable for Week 9 vs. Denver.
Analysis: Foote has 35 tackles and three sacks through seven games. Consider Foote a decent No. 3 Fantasy LB for Week 9 as the Steelers play host to the Broncos.
News: The Steelers defense was absolutely dominate in Week 8 against the Raiders, yet, the Steelers still lost 20-13. The Steelers held the Raiders offense to 98 total yards. They had six sacks (LB Clark Haggans 2, LB Joey Porter 2, LB James Farrior 1 and DL Travis Kirschke 1) and one interception (Porter). LB Larry Foote and Haggans both led the team with seven tackles. Farrior had four and Porter had two.
Analysis: The Steelers defense kept them in the game despite the poor performance by Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, who threw four interceptions. The Steelers play the Broncos in Week 9 and you should definitely want to use the Steelers DST for Fantasy purposes. Haggans, Porter, Foote and Farrior are all reliable Fantasy options in IDP leagues.
News: Notable defensive performances for the Steelers in Week 6 include: SS Troy Polamalu (10 total tackles, interception), CB Ike Taylor (six total tackles) and LB James Farrior (six total tackles). Steelers LB Larry Foote had three assisted tackles.
Analysis: All of the above players are strong options in IDP leagues. Keep them active when they play at Atlanta in Week 7.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote's three sacks in four games matches his career highs for sacks in a season -- 2004 and '05. He also has 21 tackles.
Analysis: Foote might be the best kept secret in Fantasy Football as he is owned in just 15 percent of CBS SportsLine.com IDP leagues! If you're in need of a linebacker who will make lots of tackles and pick up additional stats along the way, go with Foote.
News: LB Larry Foote, who led the team in tackles last season, is off to another fast start. He has a sack in each of the past two games, and forced a fumble Sunday vs. Cincinnati, when he led his team with nine tackles.
Analysis: Foote might be the best kept secret in Fantasy Football as he is owned in just seven percent of CBS SportsLine.com IDP leagues! If you're in need of a linebacker who will make lots of tackles and pick up additional stats along the way, go with Foote.
News: The Steelers got six sacks, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries against the Bengals. LB Larry Foote had nine tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery. DB Deshea Townsend had seven tackles, an interception, sack and fumble recovery. LB Clark Haggans had five tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery. DB Ike Taylor had an interception. DE Aaron Smith had five tackles and a sack. DE Brett Keisel had a sack.
Analysis: Analysis: The Steelers are off in Week 4 and face a tough matchup in Week 5 against San Diego. Still, they create plenty of turnovers and sacks, so start them every week.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote, who led the team in tackles last season, ranks only sixth with seven tackles in the first two games.
Analysis: Foote will get better but is only worth using as a No. 3 LB in all IDP leagues at this point.
News: Steelers LB Larry Foote had three sacks, 76 solo tackles, one fumble recovery and four pass deflections in 2005. Foote was the team's ILB starter.
Analysis: This was Foote's best season to date, but it's still not phenomenal. He's never had more than three sacks in a season and seems to be best at tackling. He's a good No. 3 LB in any IDP league.
News: Larry Foote recorded seven solo tackles and one sack in Sunday's 18-3 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Analysis: Foote remains a decent IDP option in larger leagues for Week 16 at Cleveland.
News: According to reports, the Steelers have signed Foote to a five-year contract.
Analysis: Foote ranked fourth on the team with 78 tackles, including 55 solo, and added three sacks.
News: Larry Foote will remain a starter for at least two more weeks with Kendrell Bell diagnosed with a sports hernia.
Analysis: Foote is worth using in larger individual defender leagues which use multiple linebackers. Bell is out at least two more weeks.
News: LB Larry Foote will replace LB Kendrell Bell (groin) for the fourth consecutive game against Cincinnati Sunday.
Analysis: Foote is third on the team with 17 tackles. Consider picking him up in larger leagues as a bye-week replacement.
