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23 Leigh Bodden, CB
Height/Weight: 6-1/193
| Birthdate: 09/24/1981
| Birthplace: Hyattsville, MD, USA
| Team: New England Patriots
| College: Duquesne
| NFL Experience: 7
| Owned/Started%: 15/13
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Latest Updates |
 Bodden has huge game Week 11
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Updated 11/22/2009 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Leigh Bodden had three of the four interceptions thrown by Mark Sanchez and the New England Patriots defense allowed just one touchdown and 226 yards in a 31-14 win over the Jets in Week 11. In the first half Sunday, Bodden returned an interception 53 yards for the game's first touchdown. He also had three tackles in the game. | Analysis: Bodden has five interceptions on the season and four in his last two games. He is going to be a popular Fantasy addition this week. Bodden had some good seasons with the Browns, and it seems he is getting his career back on track with the Patriots. Consider him a nice low-end Fantasy start. |
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Bodden has team-high 11 tackles
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Updated 10/11/2009 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Patriots DB Leigh Bodden had a team-high 11 tackles (10 solo) and two pass defenses during a Week 5 loss to the Broncos. He now has 23 tackles in four games. | Analysis: Bodden is the Patriots' starting right corner in their new-look secondary. He has a ton of experience from his days with the Browns and Lions and playing for New England he will get plenty of chances to make plays. However, Bodden remains just a low-end Fantasy DB until he starts racking up the interceptions. |
 Patriots defenders assist in Week 2 loss
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Updated 9/20/2009 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Patriots LB Gary Guyton (10 tackles), DL Ty Warren (eight tackles, sack), DL Jarvis Green (seven tackles), DL Vince Wilfork (six tackles, forced fumble) and DB Leigh Bodden (two tackles, fumble recovery) all helped out in a Week 2 loss to the Jets. | Analysis: All of these guys have minimal value in IDP leagues as bench options, and won't be worth using in Week 3 vs. Atlanta. |
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Bodden inks deal with Patriots
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Updated 3/11/2009 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Cornerback Leigh Bodden agreed to a one-year contract with the Patriots on Tuesday for the veteran's minimum of $750,000. Bodden told Sirius NFL Radio he settled for the one-year deal after seeking a long-term contract because he wanted to be a Patriot. "I am just excited I finally got something done with them," Bodden said. "We just got the one-year deal done and I am excited to go play with Bill (Belichick) and the Patriots and have a great year. The Patriots always are destined to make the playoffs and hopefully I can shoot for that, make the playoffs, play good in the playoffs and hit free agency again. I'd rather not, New England is a great team and I would rather re-sign with them, and hopefully we can come to terms during the season. If not, then after the season." | Analysis: Bodden was traded from Cleveland to Detroit last year for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers and had one interception for the Lions, who were the first NFL team to finish a season 0-16. The Lions cut Bodden after the season. When he played for the Browns in their 3-4 defense, he was outstanding. When he played for the Lions and their 4-3 scheme, he stunk. We think he'll be a solid addition to the Patriots secondary, but not productive enough to warrant Fantasy use as anything more than a one-week replacement DB off the waiver wire. |
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Bodden release made official
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Updated 2/9/2009 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: The Lions have released CB Leigh Bodden. He had one interception and 61 total tackles in 2008 after joining Detroit via trade from Cleveland. | Analysis: Bodden was a dandy of a Fantasy DB in Cleveland and did not fit in with what the Lions were doing in their Cover-2 scheme. Perhaps a reunion in Cleveland would be in order? If it happens, he's worth reconsidering as a startable DB in the deepest of Fantasy leagues. We'll keep you posted. |
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Agent: Lions will cut Bodden
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Updated 2/5/2009 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: The Detroit News reports that agent Alvin Keels has been told his client, CB Leigh Bodden, will be released by the Lions before a large roster bonus is due. Bodden is expected to be a free agent this offseason. | Analysis: Bodden was a dandy of a Fantasy DB in Cleveland and did not fit in with what the Lions were doing in their Cover-2 scheme. Perhaps a reunion in Cleveland would be in order? If it happens, he's worth reconsidering as a startable DB in the deepest of Fantasy leagues. We'll keep you posted. |
 Bodden misses Friday's practice
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Updated 10/3/2008 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Lions DB Leigh Bodden (calf) is listed as questionable for Week 5 vs. Chicago. Bodden practiced all week before sitting out Friday. Bodden has 10 tackles in three games this season. | Analysis: Bodden has not had a very successful first season with the Lions after a breakout 2007 with Cleveland. Bodden has potential, but remains just a low-end Fantasy DB at this time. Continue to track his progress up until inactives. |
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Lions defenders do little
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Updated 9/14/2008 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: The Lions didn't get much from their defensive players Sunday against Green Bay. LB Ernie Sims had five tackles, LB Paris Lenon had seven tackles, DL Dewayne White had four tackles and a sack, DB Leigh Bodden had three tackles and LB Jordon Dizon had one tackle. | Analysis: Only Sims, Bodden and White are worth using in Week 3 at San Francisco. |
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CB Bodden not starting?
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Updated 8/12/2008 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: The Lions signed CB Leigh Bodden to a rich contract extension at the start of training camp, but if you ask the team's defensive coordinator, he'll tell you that Bodden isn't starting. "We look at Leigh as a starter, but when we go to a base defense and there's only two corners on the field, Brian Kelly's starting at left and Travis Fisher's starting at right - currently," defensive coordinator Joe Barry said Monday. "If we started the game tomorrow and the offense (required three cornerbacks), Leigh Bodden would start the game." | Analysis: Bodden has been a solid Fantasy CB for a couple of years now, but if he's not on the field as much as we'd like him to, then he might not be worth starting on a regular basis. For the time being, treat him like a top-end No. 2 Fantasy DB worth a middle-round pick in IDP leagues. |
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Bodden, Lions agree on 4-year deal
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Updated 7/24/2008 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: The Detroit Lions and cornerback Leigh Bodden have agreed on a $27 million, four-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the negotiations were confidential, said Bodden's deal included a $2 million signing bonus and a $8.6 million roster if he's on the team next March. The contract extension was first reported by the NFL Network. Bodden has two years left on his current deal, which he signed while playing for the Cleveland Browns. Detroit acquired him and a third-round pick in February for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers. Bodden said Thursday night he didn't know if an agreement had been reached, adding talks began a couple weeks ago. The Lions declined comment. Bodden did, though, explain why he became unhappy in Cleveland. "I just wanted a long-term deal and they wanted me to wait a year," Bodden said. "I told them I thought I deserved it right now." | Analysis: Bodden had a career-high six interceptions and 76 tackles last season, playing and starting in 16 games for the first time in his five-year career. Last year he was the No. 1 DB in Fantasy Football. Expect him to be at least a low-end No. 1 option again in 2008, worth a middle-round pick in drafts this summer. |
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CB Bodden off to Motown
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Updated 3/3/2008 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: The Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Browns for cornerback Leigh Bodden and a third-round pick in the April draft. The deal was announced Saturday by the Lions, a day after a trade with Cincinnati fell through. Bodden spent his first five seasons with the Browns. He has 208 career tackles, 12 interceptions, and three fumble recoveries but was expendable since he's looking for a new deal and the club didn't want to pay him. | Analysis: With the Lions, Bodden lands as their No. 1 cornerback and in a division which features lackluster passing teams like the Vikings and Bears. We wouldn't be surprised to see Bodden's stats improve, and that's saying something: Last year he was the No. 1 DB in Fantasy Football. Expect him to be at least a low-end No. 1 option again in 2008, worth a middle-round pick in drafts this summer. |
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Bodden cleared on airport charges
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Updated 2/7/2008 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Browns cornerback Leigh Bodden was acquitted Wednesday on charges stemming from a confrontation with police at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. A jury cleared Bodden of counts of disorderly conduct and failure to display a driver's license. On Tuesday, the judge at his municipal court trial had dismissed a resisting arrest charge. Bodden was picking up his girlfriend and their two children at the airport on Sept. 5 when police say he drove in reverse down a one-way street, became verbally abusive and began to resist officers trying to place handcuffs on him. Bodden has apologized to his coaches and teammates. | Analysis: This is good news for Bodden, who most likely won't get suspended by the NFL because of this ruling. He led the team with six interceptions in 2007. He also added 89 tackles (77 solo) with three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Bodden has emerged as a No. 2 option in all leagues. He should be one of the top DB's drafted in IDP leagues. |
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Bodden gets six interceptions
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Updated 1/24/2008 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden led the team with six interceptions in 2007. He also added 89 tackles (77 solo) with three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. | Analysis: Bodden has emerged as a No. 2 option in all leagues. He should be one of the top DB's drafted in IDP leagues. |
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Bodden gets two interceptions
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Updated 12/23/2007 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden had five tackles and two interceptions Sunday at the Bengals. | Analysis: Bodden is a solid No. 2 DB in IDP leagues and should be started in Week 17 against the 49ers. |
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Bodden's back still a problem
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Updated 12/21/2007 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden (back) is listed as probable for Week 16 at Cincinnati. Bodden did not pratice on Thursday or Friday. He has been bothered on and off all season by a back injury, but has yet to miss a game. | Analysis: Bodden has 80 tackles and four interceptions in 2007. It appears as though the back injury is a nagging one, but not enough to keep him out. Continue to follow his progress just in case, but if healthy, he is a solid No. 3 Fantasy DB. |
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Bodden has six tackles
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Updated 12/16/2007 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden had six tackles Sunday against the Bills. | Analysis: Bodden is a No. 2 DB in IDP leagues and should be started in Week 16 at the Bengals. |
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Bodden recovers fumble
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Updated 11/25/2007 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden had seven tackles and recovered a fumble Sunday against Houston. | Analysis: Bodden is a No. 2 DB in IDP leagues and is worth starting in Week 13 at Arizona. |
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Bodden has four tackles
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Updated 11/18/2007 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden had four tackles Sunday at Baltimore. | Analysis: Bodden is a No. 2 DB in IDP leagues and is worth starting in Week 12 against Houston. |
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Bodden gears up for Week 11
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Updated 11/16/2007 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden (back) is listed as probable for Week 11 at Baltimore. He went through a full practice Friday after limited reps Wednesday and Thursday. Bodden has been bothered by the injury for the last two games, but has yet to sit out. | Analysis: Bodden has 53 tackles and four interceptions in nine games. It appears as though the back injury is a nagging one, but not enough to keep him out. Continue to follow his progress just in case, but if healthy, he is a solid No. 3 Fantasy DB. |
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Bodden still nursing back injury
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Updated 11/14/2007 |
| Leigh Bodden, CB NE | |
| News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden (back) went through limited practice reps Wednesday and Thursday as the team prepares for Week 11 at Baltimore. Bodden has been bothered by the injury for the last two games, but has yet to sit out. | Analysis: Bodden has 53 tackles and four interceptions in nine games. It appears as though the back injury is a nagging one, but not enough to keep him out. Continue to follow his progress just in case, but if healthy, he is a solid No. 3 Fantasy DB. |
