News: The Panthers made a small signing to try to shore up their defensive line Friday, signing 328-pound tackle Colin Cole. Cole has been in the league since 2004, but has not played since suffering an ankle injury in 2010. Details of the contract are not yet known.
Analysis: Cole was last with the Seahawks in training camp in 2011, but was cut prior to the season. After two years out of the league, it would be a surprise if Cole was able to make an impact, so he can be ignored in all Fantasy formats on Draft Day.
News: Seahawks Pete Carroll said he isn’t expecting any of the four players currently on the physically unable to perform list -- WR Deon Butler (leg), DT Colin Cole (ankle), CB Roy Lewis (knee) and TE Cameron Morrah (toe) -- to be ready in time for next month’s season opener.
Analysis: Cole played in just 11 games last season because of injury, so the injury is the last thing he needed. Now that he will miss the season opener in all likelihood, he becomes even more of a risk with no exhibition experience. Cole is not worth owning in most IDP Fantasy formats, even when healthy. Keep track of his progress, but ignore him on Draft Day.
News: Seattle DT Colin Cole posted a team-high eight tackles in the Seahawks' 34-18 loss to Atlanta in Week 15. One of Cole's tackles went for a loss as Seattle held the Falcons to less than 100 rushing yards in a game for the sixth time this season.
Analysis: Cole has missed five games this season with an ankle injury but recorded a season high in tackles in just his second game since returning from the injury. He now has 37 tackles this season but should be left untouched on your waiver wire in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Seahawks DT Colin Cole was able to practice all week and was active for the Week 14 game against the 49ers for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain on Oct. 31.
Analysis: Cole is a vital part of the Seahawks defense. Still, his numbers don't warrant his use in Fantasy IDP leagues.
News: Seahawks DT Colin Cole -- listed as probable -- practiced all week and is expected to play for the first time in the Week 14 game against the 49ers since suffering a high ankle sprain on Oct. 31. "It seems like it's been an extremely long time," Cole said. "I've missed getting out there with the guys and it's been pretty hard watching the games and watching your teammates and especially knowing that I couldn't help them as I would have liked to have. Hopefully I can help come back and contribute."Conditioning could be a concern given the amount of time Cole has missed, so he may see a limited amount of snaps. Still, the return of Cole help the defense at two positions. Junior Siavii, who has been starting for Cole, will now be able to play there and also at five-technique DE -- a spot that requires a bigger, run-stopping end. Seattle has been thin at the five-technique DE position since losing Red Bryant for the season on Oct. 31.
Analysis: Cole has been putting in extra time with the team's trainers over the last two weeks and all signs point to him playing on Sunday. Although he is vital to the 'Hawks defense, he is a minimal Fantasy player at best. Leave him off of rosters for now.
News: Seattle defensive tackle Colin Cole (ankle) will miss the Seahawks' Week 13 game against Carolina on Sunday. Cole, listed as doubtful on the injury report, has missed the last four games with a left high ankle sprain.
Analysis: Cole was able to work out with the Seattle training staff last week and is improving, according to Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. Fantasy owners should leave Cole untouched on waiver wires and when he is healthy, he only has slim Fantasy value.
News: Seattle defensive tackle Colin Cole (ankle) will miss the Seahawks' Week 13 game against Carolina on Sunday. Cole, listed as doubtful on the injury report, has missed the last four games with a left high ankle sprain.
Analysis: Cole was able to work out with the Seattle training staff last week and is improving, according to Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. Fantasy owners should leave Cole untouched on waiver wires and when he is healthy, he only has slim Fantasy value.
News: Seahawks DT Colin Cole has missed the last four games with a left high ankle sprain, but he has been able to work out each of the past two days with the training staff and is making progress toward returning. "He's bounced back quite a bit, maybe quicker that we thought coming out of last week," coach Pete Carroll said. "Whether he can make it to game time is still in question, but he's getting very close." Cole is listed as doubtful for the Week 13 game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Fantasy owners probably shouldn't bank on Cole returning in Week 13 unless he makes a miraculous recovery. He was playing the run quite well before getting injured, but since he isn't much of a pass-rushing presence as a tackle, Cole has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Seahawks DT Colin Cole is likely still another week away from returning from the high ankle sprain that has cost him four games, but he was able to do work on the side for the second straight day Thursday, a sign that his return is near. The Seahwaks take on the Panthers in Week 13.
Analysis: Fantasy owners probably shouldn't bank on Cole returning in Week 13 unless he makes a miraculous recovery. He was playing the run quite well before getting injured, but since he isn't much of a pass-rushing presence as a tackle, Cole has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Seahawks DL Colin Cole, who has missed four games with a high ankle sprain, might still be another week from playing but was able to work out on the side Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 13 against the Panthers. He could return to practice on a limited basis later in the week, Pete Carroll said.
Analysis: Fantasy owners probably shouldn't bank on Cole returning in Week 13 unless he makes a miraculous recovery. He was playing the run quite well before getting injured, but since he isn't much of a pass-rushing presence as a tackle, Cole has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Seahawks DL Colin Cole was inactive for Week 12 against Chiefs. He has missed four straight games with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Cole continues to miss time because of his severe ankle sprain. He has one sack with 29 tackles on the year, but even when healthy he is just a low-end DL Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: As expected DL Colin Cole was not active for Seattle against New Orleans. He has missed three straight games with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Cole could miss a few games because of this severe ankle sprain, but even when healthy he is just a low-end DL Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: Seahawks DL Colin Cole (ankle) will not return to the lineup in Week 11 against the Saints. He will miss a third straight game.
Analysis: Seattle said Cole would miss a few games with a severe ankle sprain, so to see him still sidelined is no shock. He was having a decent season before getting injured, but Cole is still a low-end Fantasy DL when healthy.
News: Seahawks DL Colin Cole was on the inactive list for Week 10 against the Cardinals as he continued to deal with a high-ankle sprain. It was the second consecutive game he missed with the injury.
Analysis: Cole has one sack to go along with 28 tackles and five passes defended on the year. Consider him a low-end Fantasy DL in most IDP leagues, when healthy.
News: Seahawks DL Colin Cole, who is dealing with a high-ankle sprain, has been ruled out for Week 10 at Arizona, coach Pete Carroll said. "He's still a couple of weeks away," Carroll said. Cole did not play in Week 9.
Analysis: Cole has one sack to go along with 28 tackles on the season and is known more of a run stuffer than anything else. Consider him a low-end Fantasy appeal in most IDP leagues, when healthy.
News: Seahawks DL Colin Cole has officially been ruled inactive for Week 9 against the Giants. Cole has a severe ankle sprain and coach Pete Carroll said he could be out a few weeks. Junior Siavii will start in Cole's absence.
Analysis: Cole recorded his first sack of the season in Week 8. He has 29 tackles on the season and is more of a run stuffer than anything else. Cole has low-end Fantasy appeal in most IDP leagues, when healthy.
News: Seahawks DT Colin Cole has a severe ankle sprain and won't play Week 9 against the Giants. "He'll miss a couple of weeks," coach Pete Carroll said. Junior Siavii will start in Cole's absence.
Analysis: Cole had his first sack of the season in Week 8 against the Raiders. He is more of a run stuffer than anything. Cole has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Seahawks DL Colin Cole had his best game of the season in the Week 8 loss to the Raiders. He recorded his first sack of the year by bringing down Jason Campbell and got his hands on two of Campbell's passes. He also had four solo tackles in the game.
Analysis: Cole usually does not get in the sack column, but he'll take it. Still, he is not consistent enough to be on an IDP Fantasy roster. Continue to ignore him.
News: Seahawks DL Colin Cole suffered an ankle injury late Week 17 against the Titans and left the game. He finished with three tackles, including two solo.
Analysis: Cole is an interior defensive lineman who didn't record a sack all year. Expect him to go undrafted in 2010.
News: Seattle LB David Hawthorne played well Sunday at Dallas. Hawthorne had eight tackles, two sacks and forced a fumble. He got help from Ken Lucas (seven tackles), Leroy Hill (five tackles), Aaron Curry (three tackles) and Colin Cole (three tackles, fumble recovery).
Analysis: The Seahawks should play well in Week 9 against Detroit. Consider using many of your regular IDP options against the Lions. Hawthorne is definitely worth a boost in value now that Lofa Tatupu (pectoral) is out for the season.
News: The Packers signed safety Marviel Underwood and placed DT Colin Cole on injured reserve with an arm injury. They also signed cornerback Joe Porter to the practice squad and released safety Tristan Burge from the squad.
Analysis: No one listed above posts enough stats to warrant use in Fantasy play. Keep them all off of Fantasy rosters right now.
News: For Carolina, WR Steve Smith (shin), DL Damione Lewis (shoulder), DB C.J. Wilson (coach's decision), DL Charles Johnson (coach's decision), LB Tim Shaw (coach's decision) and emergency third QB Matt Moore were all named inactive for their Week 11 game at Green Bay. For the Packers, TE Bubba Franks (knee), DB Will Blackmon (foot), DB Nick Collins (knee), LB Tracy White (ankle), WR Shaun Bodiford (coach's decision), DL Colin Cole (coach's decision), DL Justin Harrell (coach's decision) and DL Daniel Muir (coach's decision) were all named inactive.
Analysis: Smith is the only big news here, but he didn't practice all week and wasn't expected to play.
News: The Packers inactives for Week 9 at Kansas City include TE Bubba Franks, DL Justin Harrell, DB Will Blackmon, LB Desmond Bishop, WR Ruvell Martin, DL Colin Cole and DL Daniel Muir.
Analysis: Keep Franks reserved in all leagues. He was expected to miss this week. None of these other players have any Fantasy value and should not be active.
News: The Packers inactives for Week 6 against the Eagles include DB Will Blackmon, RB Brandon Jackson, LB Desmond Bishop, DL Colin Cole, DL Daniel Muir and DL Corey Williams.
Analysis: Keep Jackson reserved for Week 6 against the Redskins and continue to monitor his status for Week 8 at Denver. The Packers are off in Week 7. All the other players have minimal Fantasy value and should be kept reserved.
News: Colin Cole (concussion) was inactive in Week 5 against the Bears.
Analysis: When healthy, Cole is not a recommended Fantasy player in IDP leagues. The Packers host the Redskins in Week 6.
News: The Packers have re-signed defensive tackle Colin Cole to a one-year deal, according to his agent, Neil Cornrich. Cole played in 15 games for the Packers last season, making 53 tackles with one sack and one forced fumble. Cornrich said the Packers like the 6-foot-1, 315-pound Cole's combination of size and strength. "As his confidence has increased with playing time, he's got a great future in this league," Cornrich said. Cole is participating in the Packers' offseason workouts in Green Bay, a voluntary program encouraged by Packers coach Mike McCarthy.
Analysis: Cole won't pick up many stats while playing defensive tackle, so you shouldn't worry about him being a part of your Fantasy team.
News: The Packers DST gave up 35 points against New England with two sacks and one fumble recovery. LB A.J. Hawk had 12 tackles and recovered a fumble. DB Marquand Manuel had 10 tackles. DL Colin Cole had seven tackles and a sack. DB Nick Collins had four tackles. DL Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila had four tackles and a sack. DB Charles Woodson had four tackles. DL Aaron Kampman had five tackles. LB Nick Barnett had three tackles. And DB Al Harris had four tackles.
Analysis: The Packers DST should not be used in Week 12 against Seattle. Use all IDP players as needed.
News: The Packers DST had four sacks against Arizona and gave up 14 points. DL Aaron Kampman had two sacks and eight tackles. LB Nick Barnett had five tackles and a sack. DL Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila had three tackles and a half-sack. And DL Colin Cole had five tackles and a half-sack. DB Charles Woodson had an interception. LB A.J. Hawk had eight tackles.
Analysis: It was a good day for the Packers DST and consider them a good sleeper candidate for Week 9 against Buffalo. Use their IDP players if needed and consider them good starts.
News: Notable inactives for the Packers in Week 3 include: QB Ingle Martin (3rd QB), CB Will Blackmon, LB 59 Tracy White, WR 82 Ruvell Martin, DT 90 Colin Cole and DT 93 Johnny Jolly.
Analysis: Keep these players reserved for Week 3.
