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23 Leigh Bodden, DB
Height/Weight: 6-1/193 | Birthdate: 09/24/1981 | Birthplace: Hyattsville, MD, USA | Team: New England | College: Duquesne | NFL Experience: 9 | Salary:   | Owned/Started%: 1/0 | Average Draft Position: 234.18

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10/28/2011

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE Bodden released by Patriots

Leigh Bodden

Bodden released by Patriots

News: The Patriots surprisingly released DB Leigh Bodden on Friday.
Analysis: Bodden started just one game for New England this season and totaled 17 tackles. Bodden hasn't been the same player since recording a career-high 88 tackles and six interceptions in 2007 with the Browns. He might latch on with another team, but leave him alone in Fantasy until further notice.

4/4/2011

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden's on the way back

News: Patriots cornerback Leigh Bodden said his rehab is going well from surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff that cost him the entire 2010 season. The Sports Xchange reports that Bodden told Sirius NFL Radio, "I was thinking to myself the other day, 'Man, I'm ready for some action. I'm ready to play.' I haven't played in a year, so I'm eager to get out there and do some things. Footwork, use this arm, jam some people up. But (it will happen) soon enough. The longer I have to heal, the better it is. But it's really feeling good. I still continue to rehab every day, but it's feeling great."
Analysis: Bodden shouldn't be in high demand once he's back on the field. He's nothing more than a low-end No. 3 Fantasy DB in deeper leagues.

8/31/2010

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE Bodden done for the year

Leigh Bodden

Bodden done for the year

News: The New England Patriots lost a key player Tuesday when Leigh Bodden, their best cornerback, was placed on injured reserve. Bodden, who led the Patriots with five interceptions last season, went on the season-ending list with a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder. He had been bothered by a knee injury earlier in training camp and returned to practice last week. He played in Thursday night's 36-35 exhibition loss to the St. Louis Rams but didn't start. The Patriots did not say which shoulder Bodden injured. The loss of Bodden could thrust first-round draft pick Devin McCourty from Rutgers into a starting spot. The other first stringer is expected to be Darius Butler, a second-round pick last year from Connecticut.
Analysis: Bodden joined the Patriots before the 2009 season as a free agent after five seasons with the Browns and one with the Lions. He started 14 of the 15 games he played, returned one interception for a 53-yard touchdown, forced a fumble and recovered another. He tied a team record with three interceptions in a 31-14 win over the Jets on Nov. 22. Since Bodden is done for the year, you can drop him in all Fantasy IDP formats.

8/26/2010

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden takes to the field

News: Patriots DB Leigh Bodden (knee) didn't start but did play during Thursday's preseason game against the Rams. He recorded one solo tackle in the second quarter before calling it a night.
Analysis: Bodden has some competition at cornerback in the form of Darius Butler and Devin McCourty, but once back at 100 percent, we expect Bodden to remain in the starting lineup for New England. He has managed 12 interceptions the last three seasons, including five in 2009 with the Patriots. Consider Bodden a decent low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy DB.

8/24/2010

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden shakes off injury, practices

News: Patriots DB Leigh Bodden shook off a knee injury and returned to practice Monday. “It felt pretty good,” Bodden told the Boston Globe. “Today is just one step of doing it. When it feels good is when it feels good. Everybody’s body is different. I’m doing the best I can to get back out there.”
Analysis: Bodden tied for 12th in the NFL last season with five interceptions and will be looking to make a similar solid impact in his second campaign with the Patriots. Bodden's tackle total of 55 in 2009 disappointed a bit though, so continue to leave him for just deeper IDP Fantasy leagues.

3/10/2010

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden stays with the Pats

News: The Patriots have kept another free agent from leaving, re-signing cornerback Leigh Bodden to a four-year deal. Bodden had five interceptions last season - three of them against the New York Jets on Nov. 22, including one he returned 53 yards for a touchdown.
Analysis: Bodden was in high demand this offseason -- more so than he's in demand in Fantasy Football. He's nothing more than a low-end No. 3 Fantasy DB in deeper leagues.

1/3/2010

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Maroney, Faulk among Week 17 inactives

News: The Patriots have listed the following players as inactive for Week 17 at Houston: DL Vince Wilfork, DL Ty Warren, RB Kevin Faulk, RB Laurence Maroney, DB Terrence Wheatley and DB Leigh Bodden.
Analysis: With Faulk and Maroney out, Sammy Morris will get the bulk of the carries for the Patriots. Be sure to also bench Bodden, Wilfork and Warren in deeper IDP leagues. Continue to ignore Wheatley.

11/22/2009

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE Bodden has huge game Week 11

Leigh Bodden

Bodden has huge game Week 11

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.

10/11/2009

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE Bodden has team-high 11 tackles

Leigh Bodden

Bodden has team-high 11 tackles

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.

9/20/2009

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Patriots defenders assist in Week 2 loss

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.

3/11/2009

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden inks deal with Patriots

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.

2/9/2009

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden release made official

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.

2/5/2009

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Agent: Lions will cut Bodden

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.

10/3/2008

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE Bodden misses Friday's practice

Leigh Bodden

Bodden misses Friday's practice

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.

9/14/2008

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Lions defenders do little

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.

8/12/2008

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

CB Bodden not starting?

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.

7/24/2008

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden, Lions agree on 4-year deal

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.

3/3/2008

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

CB Bodden off to Motown

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.

2/7/2008

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden cleared on airport charges

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.

1/24/2008

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden gets six interceptions

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.

12/23/2007

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE Bodden gets two interceptions

Leigh Bodden

Bodden gets two interceptions

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.

12/21/2007

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden's back still a problem

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.

12/16/2007

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden has six tackles

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.

11/25/2007

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE Bodden recovers fumble

Leigh Bodden

Bodden recovers fumble

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.

11/18/2007

Leigh Bodden, DB, NE

Leigh Bodden

Bodden has four tackles

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.