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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden had five tackles Sunday against the Steelers.
Analysis: Bodden is worth using as a No. 3 DB in IDP leagues in Week 11 at Baltimore.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden (back) is listed as probable for Week 10 at Pittsburgh. He went through full practices Thursday and Friday after limited reps Wednesday. Bodden has 48 tackles and four interceptions in eight games.
Analysis: Bodden continues to be a highly underrated defensive back, but is clearly the Browns best option in the defensive backfield. When healthy, consider him a No. 3 Fantasy DB. It appears barring any setbacks he will play against the Steelers.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden (back) went through limited practice reps Wednesday, but returned to a full routine Thursday as the team prepares for Week 10 at Pittsburgh. Bodden has 48 tackles and four interceptions in eight games.
Analysis: Bodden continues to be a highly underrated defensive back, but is clearly the Browns best option in the defensive backfield. When healthy, consider him a No. 3 Fantasy DB. It appears barring any setbacks he will play against the Steelers.
News: DB Leigh Bodden had eight tackles -- six solo -- in Week 9's game against the Seahawks. He also recovered a fumble. The Browns listed him as probable going into the game because of a back injury.
Analysis: Bodden has five interceptions in his last four games, which obviously makes him a man worth starting in Fantasy IDP leagues. The Browns visit the Steelers in Week 10.
News: The Browns didn't list DB Leigh Bodden as inactive for Week 9, meaning he'll suit up and play against the Seahawks. A back injury limited him some in practice this week.
Analysis: Bodden has five interceptions in his last three games, which obviously makes him a man worth starting in Fantasy IDP leagues. The Browns visit the Steelers in Week 10.
News: The Browns have listed DB Leigh Bodden as probable for Week 9 against the Seahawks. A back injury limited him in practice Thursday, though he returned to full practice Friday.
Analysis: Bodden has five interceptions in his last three games, which obviously makes him a man worth starting in Fantasy IDP leagues. We don't think the injury will keep him out Sunday, so go ahead and keep him active.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden picked off Marc Bulger in Cleveland's 27-20 win over the Rams in Week 8 and now has three interceptions in his last four games. Bodden also led the Browns with eight tackles.
Analysis: Bodden is turning into an nice Fantasy player in IDP leagues this season, and is definitely worth owning as a backup option or a solid bye-week replacment. The Browns host the Seahawks in Week 9.
News: Browns DBs Leigh Bodden and Eric Wright each had an interception in Cleveland's 41-31 win over the Dolphins in Week 6. Bodden added six tackles and Wright had eight.
Analysis: Bodden now has three picks on the year and is worth a look in deeper IDP leagues as a backup DB, while Wright is quickly becoming a star DB in the league who just continues to make numerous tackles. Start him in Week 8 when the Browns return from their bye to face the awful Rams.
News: Nagging ankle and groin injuries are no longer a problem for Cleveland Browns cornerback Leigh Bodden. That's good, because he'll have enough to worry about Sunday in New England. Bodden has the task of stopping Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss. The rest of the NFL is 0-for-4 in that department this season. "It's just like any other matchup," Bodden said Thursday. "He's one of the best receivers in the league, and I'm up to the challenge."
Analysis: Bodden faced Moss twice in the past two years when the wide receiver was with Oakland. Moss caught one pass in each game, and they both went for touchdowns. Bodden, in his fifth year, is coming off his best game of the season. He tied a career high with eight tackles against the Ravens, adding an interception and a pass breakup. He has 24 tackles, two interceptions, four breakups and a fumble recovery this season. Bodden was an undrafted rookie but has evolved into the Browns' No. 1 cornerback. In terms of Fantasy, he is more of a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy DB, but has the talent to move up the rankings.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden made his second interception of the season in Week 4 when he picked off Ravens QB Steve McNair in the first quarter of Cleveland's 27-13 victory.
Analysis: Bodden is only worth looking at in the deepest of IDP leagues. Cleveland play at New England in Week 5.
News: Rookie DB Eric Wright (nine tackles), DB Daven Holly (eight tackles), DB Leigh Bodden (seven tackles, interception) and D'Qwell Jackson (seven tackles) all made nice contributions in the Browns' 27-13 win over the Ravens in Week 4.
Analysis: Wright is quickly becoming a star in his first season in the league, while Bodden and Jackson both have some Fantasy value in deeper IDP leagues. You should probably only consider Wright as a start in Week 5, however, as the Browns play at the Patriots.
News: Leigh Bodden (groin) was able to play in Week 3 at Oakland. He had two solo tackles, two assists and was credited with two passes defensed.
Analysis: Bodden is a solid No. 2 defensive back in all IDP Fantasy leagues heading into Week 4 against the Ravens.
News: DBs Sean Jones and Leigh Bodden grabbed interceptions in the Browns' 51-45 victory over the Bengals in Week 2.
Analysis: Jones racked up 13 tackles in Week 1 and seven more in Week 2. He is a high-end No. 2 DB in all IDP leagues. Bodden, meanwhile, is only worth a look in very deep leagues. The Browns take on the Raiders in Week 3.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden pleaded not guilty Thursday to misdemeanor charges of aggravated disorderly conduct and resisting arrest and will play, according to coach Romeo Crennel and the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Police said he drove in reverse down a one-way street outside the city's main airport Wednesday and became verbally abusive. He was released early Thursday on a $1,000 bond. Bodden, 25, refused to stop the vehicle when initially approached by an officer at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, said police Lt. Thomas Stacho. Bodden eventually pulled the vehicle to a curb, got out and walked toward an airport entrance. Police said Bodden indicated he was there to pick someone up, and he became verbally abusive with the officer, who called for police backup.
Analysis: Bodden's attorney, Matthew Selby, entered the not guilty plea in Cleveland Municipal Court. Selby advised Bodden not to appear because of the presence of television news cameras. "He's looking forward to his day in court to tell his side of the story," Selby said. He has little to no Fantasy value IDP leagues. He might face a suspension from the NFL, but we will cross that bridge when it arises.
News: Browns cornerback Leigh Bodden drove a sport utility vehicle in reverse down a one-way street outside an airport, became verbally abusive with police and was arrested Wednesday. Bodden, 25, refused to stop the vehicle when initially approached by an officer at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, said police Lt. Thomas Stacho. Bodden eventually pulled the vehicle to a curb, got out and walked toward an airport entrance, Stacho said. "He (Bodden) indicated he was there to pick up his people, whoever his people are," Stacho said. Bodden became verbally abusive with the officer, who called for police backup, Stacho said.
Analysis: Browns spokesman Bill Bonsiewicz said the team was aware of the incident and was still gathering facts. The team opens the 2007 season Sunday at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bodden was limited to nine starts last season because of ankle problems and had offseason ankle surgery. He signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2003, and the club signed him to a four-year contract extension in 2005. He has little to no Fantasy value IDP leagues. He might face a suspension from the NFL, but we will cross that bridge when it arises.
News: The Browns listed backup DB Leigh Bodden as inactive for Week 17 at Houston.
Analysis: Bodden wasn't a viable IDP option in 2006 and that won't change in 2007.
News: Browns WR Joe Jurevicius (concussion) and CB Leigh Bodden (ankle) were downgraded to doubtful for Week 17 at Houston.
Analysis: Don't expect either player to play in Week 17 action at Houston.
News: Browns WR Dennis Northcutt (shoulder), DL Alvin McKinley (shoulder), LB Andra Davis (concussion), LB Chaun Thompson (thumb), DL Nick Eason (foot), LB Mason Unck (groin), DB Leigh Bodden (ankle) are listed as questionable for Week 17 at Houston.
Analysis: Davis is the only injured player worth using in Week 17 if he is ready to play. Ignore the other players.
News: ClevelandBrowns.com reports that Browns LB Chaun Thompson has a small fracture in his thumb but is likely to play in Week 17 at Houston. DL J'Vonne Parker suffered an ankle injury and his status is yet to be determined. Also, LB Andra Davis, who missed Week 16 with a concussion, is slow to make progress and could miss the season finale. Head coach Romeo Crennel said that CB Leigh Bodden (ankle) and DL Alvin McKinley (shoulder) are making progress with their injuries and he hopes to have them back in the season finale.
Analysis: Of these players, only Andra Davis would be helpful to IDP league owners. Everyone else should be off Fantasy rosters for Week 17.
News: Notable inactives for the Buccaneers-Browns game in Week 16 include: Buccaneers QB Luke McCown (No. 3 QB), RB Cadillac Williams, CB Alan Zemaitis, TE Doug Jolley, DE Charles Bennett and DT Jon Bradley. RB Michael Pittman will start for Williams. For the Browns, QB Charlie Frye (No. 3 QB), RB Chris Bradley, CB Leigh Bodden, DB Ben Emanuel, LB Andra Davis and DL Alvin McKinley are inactive.
Analysis: Keep all inactive players reserved for Fantasy purposes in Week 16.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Bodden should be kept reserved in all Fantasy leagues for Week 16.
News: Browns LB Mason Unck (groin), DL Ted Washington (knee), DL Nick Eason (foot), LB Willie McGinest (pectoral), DL Alvin McKinley (shoulder), TE Darnell Dinkins (neck), LB Andra Davis (concussion), DB Leigh Bodden (ankle) and WR Dennis Northcutt (shoulder) are listed as questionable for Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Davis is the only injured Brown that should be used for Fantasy purposes in Week 16. Ignore the other players for now.
News: The Browns defense was burned for 373 yards and 27 points in Week 15 against the Ravens. They did have one interception (Leigh Bodden) and one sack (Chaun Thompson) in the losing effort.
Analysis: The Browns DST should not be used for Fantasy purposes in Week 16 against the Bucs. Neither defensive star Week 15 should be used in IDP leagues at this time.
News: Notable Browns on their Week 15 injury report include: LB D'Qwell Jackson (toe, doubtful), QB Charlie Frye (wrist, questionable), TE Kellen Winslow (knee, questionable), CB Leigh Bodden (ankle, questionable), LB Willie McGinest (pectoral, questionable), DE Nick Eason (foot, questionable), DT Ted Washington (knee, questionable), WR Dennis Northcutt (shoulder, questionable) and LB Mason Unck (groin, questionable).
Analysis: Of these players, Winslow is sure to play, but the rest are not. Frye will try to practice, but if he can't play, Derek Anderson will start. The rest of the players mentioned are either fringe IDP options or not reliable players for Fantasy use.
News: Browns LB Willie McGinest (pectoral), DB Brian Russell (elbow), LB Chaun Thompson (ankle) and DB Leigh Bodden (ankle) have been upgraded from questionable to probable for Week 14 at Pittsburgh.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options for Week 14.
News: Notable players on the Browns Week 14 injury report include: CB Leigh Bodden (ankle), QB Charlie Frye (wrist), S Justin Hamilton (back), CB Jereme Perry (knee), LB Willie McGinest (pectoral), SS Brian Russell (elbow), LB Chaun Thompson (ankle), LB Mason Unck (groin) and TE Kellen Winslow (knee). Of these players, only Frye, Unck and Winslow didn't practice on Tuesday for their Thursday game.
Analysis: Frye is a legit question mark; if he doesn't play, Derek Anderson will start. Winslow should play. As for the rest of the group, only McGinest and Bodden would be of interest to Fantasy IDP owners. Since both practiced on Tuesday, expect them to play, but confirm with us first on Thursday.
News: DB Leigh Bodden will be in the starting lineup for the Browns Sunday for the first time in three weeks. Bodden has missed the last three games with his second ankle injury of the season.
Analysis: Bodden is not a strong Fantasy option at this time, and despite starting Week 13, he should not be used for Fantasy purposes.
News: The following Browns defenders were listed on the team's Week 13 injury report: DL Orpheus Roye (knee, doubtful), DE Nick Eason (knee, questionable), LB Willie McGinest (chest and ankle, questionable), CB Leigh Bodden (ankle, questionable), SS Brian Russell (elbow, questionable) and LB Mason Unck (groin, questionable).
Analysis: Of all these players, only Roye and McGinest are worth owning in the deepest of IDP leagues. The Browns host the Chiefs in Week 13.
News: The Browns inactives for Week 12 against Cincinnati are DB Leigh Bodden, DB Justin Hamilton, WR Travis Wilson, LB David McMillan and QB Ken Dorsey.
Analysis: Keep all these players reserved this week.
News: Browns CB Leigh Bodden didn't practice with the team but appears closer to returning from his ankle injury and may play vs. the Bengals in Week 12. "Leigh's ankle is getting better," Crennel said. "We'll see how much he can do at practice, what he can do, then make a determination from there." He is listed as questionable for Week 12 vs. Cincinnati.
Analysis: Bodden shouldn't start in Fantasy leagues, but his presence could limit Chad Johnson as the Browns secondary is even better without him.
News: Notable inactives for Week 11 include: Steelers WR Willie Reid, RB Duce Staley, DE Rodney Bailey and LB Marquis Cooper. CB Bryant McFadden will start in place of Deshea Townsend. For the Browns, RB Reuben Droughns, CB Leigh Bodden, DB Justin Hamilton and WR Travis Wilson. Jason Wright will start for Droughns.
Analysis: Keep all inactives benched or off Fantasy rosters in Week 11.
News: ClevelandBrowns.com reports that CB Leigh Bodden (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 11's game vs. Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Bodden is not a viable Fantasy option in IDP leagues, though he is a solid cornerback for the Browns but doesn't get stats when he is healthy.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden (ankle), WR Josh Cribbs (thumb), DB Justin Hamilton (back), LB Willie McGinest (ankle), DB Jereme Perry (ankle) and LB Leon Williams (ankle) are listed as questionable for Week 11 vs. Pittsburgh.
Analysis: None of these players are recommended Fantasy options at the given time.
News: Notable Browns inactive for Week 10 at Atlanta include: DB Leigh Bodden, RB Jerome Harrison, WR Travis Wilson and LB David McMillan. Ken Dorsey is the third quarterback.
Analysis: Keep these players reserved for Fantasy purposes in Week 10.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden (ankle) has been downgraded from doubtful to out for Week 10 at Atlanta.
Analysis: Bodden is not a viable Fantasy option in IDP leagues.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden (ankle) is doubtful, while WR Dennis Northcutt (ribs), DB Daven Holly (illness), LB Willie McGinest (ankle), LB Leon Williams (ankle), LB Matt Stewart (head), DB Jereme Perry (ankle) and DE Orpheus Roye (hamstring) are listed as questionable for Week 10 at Atlanta.
Analysis: None of these players, including McGinest, are recommended Fantasy options at this time. McGinest has not produced up to expectations this season and should not be on your Fantasy team until he start posting serious numbers.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden injured his left ankle on the opening drive and didn’t return. X-rays were negative, but Bodden didn’t sound optimistic about returning to the lineup any time soon. "They said it’s my ankle, but it’s really high," he said. "It’s a different type of pain. Right now, I can’t even get up on my toes. It just hurts."
Analysis: Keep an eye on Bodden during the week before putting him in your lineup for Week 10 against Atlanta.
News: Leigh Bodden (ankle) is active for Week 9 at San Diego.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Bodden back into the active Fantasy lineup in all IDP leagues.
News: Browns CB Leigh Bodden (ankle), CB Jereme Perry (ankle) and DB Justin Hamilton (ankle) are questionable for Week 9 at San Diego. However, all three of them practiced on Wednesday.
Analysis: Expect them to play in Week 9, but keep tabs on them in case you're using them in Fantasy play. Only Bodden would be useful in deeper IDP leagues.
News: Browns DB Leigh Bodden (ankle), DB Justin Hamilton (ankle), WR Dennis Northcutt (ribs), DB Brodney Pool (hamstring) and DB Brian Russell (ankle) are listed as questionable for Week 8 vs. N.Y. Jets.
Analysis: Outside of Russell, none of these players have any Fantasy value at this time. Russell is a decent bye-week replacement player in IDP leagues.
News: The Cleveland Browns declared Leigh Bodden (ankle) inactive for Week 7 against the Broncos.
Analysis: Bodden might be able to return in Week 8 against the Jets when he will be a lot better of a candidate in IDP leagues.
News: CBS reports that Browns CB Gary Baxter (pectoral) will start and CB Leigh Bodden (ankle) is a game-time decision for Week 7 vs. Denver.
Analysis: Neither player is reliable this week thanks to the lack of passing expected from Denver. The Browns DST is also not a recommended option.
News: Browns DB Gary Baxter (pectoral), DB Leigh Bodden (ankle), DB Justin Hamilton (ankle) and DB Brian Russell (ankle) are listed as questionable for Week 7 vs. Denver.
Analysis: Baxter and Russell are decent bye-week replacements in deep IDP leagues. Hamilton and Bodden have no Fantasy value at this time. Even with a healthy secondary, the Browns DST is not a recommended Fantasy start.
News: Browns CB Leigh Bodden probably will return from an ankle injury to start against Denver. Bodden's presence is important because he covers the opposing team's best receiver.
Analysis: Bodden is not worth owning in Fantasy play, especially against a run-heavy Denver offense that will come to Cleveland in Week 7.
News: Notable inactives for the Browns in Week 5 include: QB Ken Dorsey (emergency QB), CB Gary Baxter, FS Justin Hamilton, CB Leigh Bodden, WR Travis Wilson and LB David McMillan. For Carolina, RB Eric Shelton, SS Shaun Williams, LB Dan Morgan, DE Stanley McClover, and LB Rod Davis are inactive.
Analysis: When healthy, Morgan and Shaun Williams are worth owning in IDP leagues, but everybody else listed should be kept on the inactive list.
News: Browns DB Gary Baxter was downgraded Saturday from questionable to out because of a strained left pectoral muscle and won't travel with the team for its game Sunday at Carolina. It will be the third straight game Baxter has missed with the injury. He missed 10 games last season with a torn right pectoral. The loss of Baxter leaves the Browns' banged-up secondary thin. Leigh Bodden, their other starting cornerback, is listed as questionable. He rolled his right ankle in the Browns' win at Oakland last week. The Browns also will be without backup safety Justin Hamilton, who is out with an ankle injury. Cleveland beat the Raiders with cornerbacks Daven Holly and Ralph Brown playing much of the game. If Bodden is unavailable, that pair will be going up against Carolina's Steve Smith and Keyshawn Johnson, one of the league's best receiving tandems.
Analysis: The Browns defense was already in trouble having to face a healthy Smith and a very productive Johnson. Now, they will need to have another great performance from their backup defensive backs. The Browns DST was a poor Fantasy play before the Baxter news and now they are even a worse choice after. IDP players should keep Baxter reserved for yet another week.
News: Browns LB Willie McGinest (calf), CB Gary Baxter (pectoral), CB Leigh Bodden (ankle), DE Nick Eason (ankle), DB Justin Hamilton (ankle), DE Orpheus Roye (shoulder) and DB Brian Russell (elbow) are listed as questionable for Week 5 at Carolina.
Analysis: McGinest and Russell are decent bye-week replacements in IDP leagues, while Roye is a solid No. 2 defensive lineman for Week 5 at Carolina. The other players are wait-and-see Fantasy options at this point.
News: The Browns are down to starting their fourth and fifth cornerbacks now that Leigh Bodden sprained his ankle against Oakland. Bodden's absence meant the Browns were without Bodden, Gary Baxter (pectoral muscle injury) and Daylon McCutcheon (on IR with a knee injury) against Oakland.
Analysis: Bodden shouldn't be considered for Fantasy IDP league play to begin with.
News: Leigh Bodden left Sunday's game due to an ankle injury. He left for medical treatment on the sidelines, returned briefly and then went back to the locker room and was unable to return.
Analysis: Bodden is emerging as one of the best cover cornerbacks in the AFC, but he's not a reliable option in IDP leagues unless he starts specifically as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy CB.
News: Browns CB Leigh Bodden appeared to injure his shoulder late in the loss to the Ravens, but coach Romeo Crennel said Bodden was OK. Crennel said he had no indication Bodden's injury was serious.
Analysis: Bodden has received lots of attention as of late, but he's not a reliable option in IDP leagues unless he starts specifically as a No. 3 or 4 Fantasy CB.
News: Cleveland Browns coach Romeo Crennel has several lineup decisions to make Sunday against New Orleans, particularly concerning his banged-up secondary. Cornerback Gary Baxter and Leigh Bodden, both with strained pectoral muscles, are expected to play. But cornerback Daylon McCutcheon is out after knee surgery. The status of starting free safety Brian Russell is less certain. Russell had minor surgery on his elbow last week and Crennel said Friday that he'll play only if his stitches are healed.
Analysis: If Russell is unavailable, that leaves a tandem of Sean Jones and Brodney Pool at the safety positions. Neither has made an NFL start. Fantasywise, the Browns defense and special teams is only useful as a reserve unit in leagues that heavily reward sacks and tackles. Otherwise, keep them on the waiver wire as a potential bye-week replacement for your primary unit.
News: The Browns list TE Darnell Dinkins (knee, questionable), DB Daylon McCutcheon (knee, out), DB Brian Russell (elbow, doubtful), DB Leigh Bodden (pectoral, questionable), DB Antonio Perkins (groin, questionable) on the official NFL injury report.
Analysis: The bad news is that these players are dinged up, but the good news is that none are players that you'd want on your Fantasy team anyway. Ignore them for Week 1.
News: CB Leigh Bodden had another outstanding game, with six tackles, an interception and four passes defensed. Bodden has been the Browns' most pleasant surprise this season, stepping in and playing very well following the season-ending injury to Gary Baxter.
Analysis: Bodden still shouldn't start in Fantasy leagues, but is one to watch heading into 2006.
News: Leigh Bodden (concussion) had six solo tackles and he had an interception in Week 15 at Oakland.
Analysis: Bodden is not a useful Fantasy option.
News: The Akron Beacon Journal reports Leigh Bodden tore his left pectoral muscle this past weekend and faces a rehab of four to six months.
Analysis: He has no value in Fantasy Football.
