News: The Lions signed cornerback Ron Bartell Tuesday.
Analysis: Bartell was waived by Oakland on Dec. 10 after playing in just six games due to injury. He could find a role in the Lions' secondary over the final two games, but it's not worth adding him in Fantasy IDP formats.
News: The Raiders released cornerback Ron Bartell Monday.
Analysis: Bartell has only played in six games this season due to injury. He was a started for Oakland, but he managed just 18 tackles and no interceptions. Clearly, the team wanted to go in a different direction, so now Bartell can join another team. But leave him off Fantasy IDP rosters.
News: The Raiders activated defensive back Ron Bartell off injured reserve Saturday. Bartell was designated as able to return and the Raiders chose to do that prior to the Week 10 game at Baltimore.
Analysis: Bartell was also placed on IR last year but was unable to return. The Raiders let go of Pat Lee to make room for Bartell, so he's expected to produce. That said, he has low-end value in IDP formats.
News: The Raiders placed defensive back Ron Bartell on injured reserve Saturday after he suffered a fractured shoulder blade in the Week 1 loss to San Diego. Bartell was given the designated to return label, which means he can return to practice Oct. 27 and could return to the team as early as Week 10 at Baltimore.
Analysis: This is the second straight year Bartell has been placed on injured reserve, but unlike last year, he has a chance to return this season. However, he is not a major Fantasy contributor and should be left on waivers in all formats at this point.
News: ESPN reports Raiders defensive back Ron Bartell suffered a broken left shoulder blade Monday against the Chargers and will be out at least four weeks. Pat Lee is expected to replace Bartell in the starting lineup.
Analysis: Bartell is having a tough time staying healthy. He was injured in the 2011 opener for St. Louis and missed the rest of the season with a neck injury. Luckily, it seems he will be back in 2012. However, Bartell isn't a stat machine, so he has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Raiders defensive back Ron Bartell left Week 1 against the Chargers in the first half due to injuries to his shoulder and elbow. He did not return.
Analysis: Bartell is in his first year with the Raiders but has never been a huge option in Fantasy. Continue to ignore him in all IDP formats, healthy or not.
News: Raiders cornerback Ron Bartell said he has recovered "100 percent" after fracturing some small bones in his neck in the 2011 season-opener with the Rams. Bartell said he has no fears about playing this season. "When I had the injury, I didn't actually know that I had fractured my neck. It felt more like a stinger. We didn't find out that I had the fracture until I got the C-T scan. I never had to go through the anxiety of getting carted off the field or losing feeling or paralysis. ... I feel great. I'm just happy to be back on the field."
Analysis: A while ago, Bartell was a decent Fantasy cornerback because he accrued a lot of tackles and pass defense stats as offenses kept throwing his way. We suspect more of the same will happen this year, making him a late-round sleeper.
News: Cornerback Ron Bartell has been released by the St. Louis Rams, the latest casualty in the team's rebuilding efforts under new coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead. The 30-year-old Bartell was the team's top cornerback most of his seven seasons with the Rams, but missed virtually all of 2011 after sustaining two neck fractures in the opener. Bartell, who was injured when he absorbed a block by an Eagles lineman, has said he intends to resume his career.
Analysis: Bartell was never a huge stat producer and shouldn't be considered a reliable Fantasy option.
News: Rams DB Ron Bartell, who suffered a fractured bone in his lower neck, confirmed to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that he is out for the season. "My goal is to play again," Bartell said. "I'm fully prepared to play again. I'm approaching it as such that I will play again. There's absolutely no way I could come back and play this year. It takes time just for the bone to heal." Justin King is now expected to move into the starting lineup to replace Bartell.
Analysis: It was a disappointing Week 1 for the Rams. Not only did they lose Bartell, but RB Steven Jackson, QB Sam Bradford and WR Danny Amendola in a loss to the Eagles. Luckily, most of the defense is still in tact, but losing a veteran like Bartell could hurt in the long run. Bartell didn't have much value in Fantasy IDP leagues. The Rams DST remains a No. 2 Fantasy option heading into Week 2 against the Giants.
News: According to the team's official website, Rams CB Ron Bartell has been diagnosed with a two-level fracure in his neck. Bartell appeared to suffer a stinger on Sunday but an MRI and CT scan taken on Monday revealed the the more serious injury. Head coach Steve Spagnuolo said he could be out for the remainder of the season. “Reggie says it’s a fracture in the neck at two levels,” Spagnuolo said. “That’s how he explained it to me. This may be some extended time here and a possible decision that we have to make.”
Analysis: Bartell was originally diagnosed with a shoulder stinger but now has a two-level fracture in his neck. While the team is unsure about his long-term status, he will likely be sidelined for quite some time. Fantasy owners should continue to monitor his status moving forward. However, Bartell isn't worth owning in the majority of IDP leagues, even when healthy.
News: Rams DB Ron Bartell suffered a shoulder stinger in Week 1 against the Eagles. He finished the game with one tackle.
Analysis: Bartell is not a viable option in IDP league even when healthy. We'll continue to update you on his status, but he should not be owned in any Fantasy leagues.
News: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Rams CB Ron Bartell had a bone spur removed from his foot following the end of the 2010 season.
Analysis: Bartell has minimal Fantasy value when healthy. Ignore him in all leagues on Draft Day in 2011.
News: St. Louis CB Ron Bartell racked up seven tackles and forced a fumble in the Rams' 16-6 loss at Seattle in Week 17. Bartell finished the season with 61 tackles, his second year in a row with more than 60 stops.
Analysis: Bartell made a nice strip of Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch in the third quarter and St. Louis trailing by only four points. The Rams recovered the fumble but managed just a field goal before missing a playoff spot with the loss. Consider Bartell a marginal Fantasy contributor who should go undrafted in Fantasy IDP leagues for 2010.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell was listed as active for Week 15 against the Chiefs. He was limited in practice on Wednesday as he recovered from a stinger that has sapped strength in his left shoulder.
Analysis: Bartell has been valuable to the Rams, but because he hasn't forced many turnovers, he has limited Fantasy appeal. There is no need to make him active in Fantasy for Week 15.
News: Rams cornerback Ron Bartell expects to play this week, even if he's not fully recovered from a stinger that has sapped strength in his left shoulder. He was limited in practice Wednesday. The Rams lost last week at New Orleans without Bartell, their top coverage man. Bartell vowed Wednesday that he'd play this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs given the team's playoff hopes.
Analysis: Bartell has been an above average DB as far as tackles are concerned, racking up 44 on the season thus far. However, he has not been able to get involved in the turnover game. The lack of impact plays make Bartell a marginal Fantasy option. Leave him off of rosters for now.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell could get limited work when the team returns to practice after he missed Week 14 at New Orleans with a stinger to his neck and left shoulder. The team's top coverage cornerback has been working with trainers trying to get his strength back. Players got Monday and Tuesday off before resuming workouts on Wednesday.
Analysis: Bartell has been an above average DB as far as tackles are concerned, racking up 44 on the season thus far. However, he has not been able to get involved in the turnover game. The lack of impact plays make Bartell a marginal Fantasy option. Leave him off of rosters for now.
News: Rams CB Ronald Bartell has officially been ruled inactive for Week 14 against the Saints. Bartell was unable to practice all week after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 13 against the Caridnals.
Analysis: Bartell has been an above average CB as far as tackled are concerned, racking up 44 on the season thus far. However, he has not been able to get involved in the turnover game. The lack of impact plays make Bartell a marginal Fantasy option. Leave him off of rosters for now.
News: Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo is unsure if starting CB Ron Bartell (shoulder) will be able to play in the Week 14 game at New Orleans. Spagnuolo joked that the Rams may have to use 12 players to cover the Saints talented WR corps. Bartell -- who is listed as doubtful -- was unable to practice all week with the issue.
Analysis: Bartell has been an above average CB as far as tackled are concerned, racking up 44 on the season thus far. However, he has not been able to get involved in the turnover game. The lack of impact plays make Bartell a marginal Fantasy option. Leave him off of rosters for now.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell left Week 13 against the Cardinals with a shoulder injury. He had just one tackle prior to getting hurt and after the game coach Steve Spagnuolo said he we will be evaluated this week.
Analysis: Bartell has 44 tackles on the season but no interceptions or sacks. He has just minimal Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell was active for Week 10 against the 49ers. He had been dealing with a neck injury.
Analysis: Bartell has 29 tackles and eight passes defended through the first eight games this season but has not started since Week 6. Continue to ignore him in all but the deepest of Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Rams CB Ron Bartell was limited in Wednesday’s practice with shoulder and thigh injuries. Coach Steve Spagnuolo said Bartell is “day-to-day.”
Analysis: Bartell does not produce enough overall to be rostered in IDP leagues.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell hurt his wrist late in the game against the Chargers in Week 6. He recorded six tackles in the game.
Analysis: Bartell has 19 tackles on the season. Despite the injury, this was Bartell's best game of the season, but he does not produce enough overall to be rostered in IDP leagues.
News: The Rams are breathing a sigh of relief concerning the sprained ankle diagnosis for CB Ron Bartell. "It was really good news," coach Steve Spagnuolo said, "because the way he fell down, you thought it was worse than it came out." The Rams are calling Bartell day-to-day, but he was walking very gingerly on the ankle Wednesday. Expect the sixth-year man from Howard to be out at least a week, maybe two.
Analysis: Bartell is a starting cornerback, so the Rams certainly dodged a bullet with him escaping serious injury. But with career highs of 63 tackles and three interceptions, he contributes little in the way of Fantasy statistics. He can be ignored on Draft Day in IDP leagues.
News: Rams CB Ronald Bartell was carted off the field Tuesday night after suffering an injury to his right ankle. He attempted to put weight on his leg after being treated for five minutes but was unable to and had to be driven off. Bartell will undergo X-rays.
Analysis: Bartell is a starting cornerback, but with career highs of 63 tackles and three interceptions, he contributes little in the way of Fantasy statistics. He can be ignored on Draft Day in IDP leagues.
News: St. Louis DB Ronald Bartell left sunday's game at Arizona with an elbow injury.
Analysis: Bartell is just a low-end option in IDP formats when healthy. The Rams take on the 49ers Week 17.
News: Rams DB Oshiomogho Atogwe (seven tackles), DL C.J. Ah You (seven tackles), DB Ronald Bartell (six tackles), DB Bradley Fletcher (five tackles) and LB James Laurinaitis (four tackles) led the way defensively in a Week 7 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Atogwe and Laurinaitis are Fantasy studs at their respective positions in IDP play, while the other three are not worth using in Week 8 at Detroit.
News: The Rams had a slew of injuries on the defensive side of the ball in Week 6. CB Justin King (groin), DE James Hall (groin), CB Ron Bartell (possible concussion) and LB Will Witherspoon (hip/back) all were dinged up in the game.
Analysis: None of these players are all that relevant in Fantasy although Witherspoon and Hall do have some lower-end value in IDP formats. Monintor their status this week leading into Week 7 against a potent Colts offense.
News: Rams DB James Butler, WR Nate Jones, DB Ronald Bartell, DL Victor Adeyanju and DL Darell Scott have all been ruled inactive for Week 4 at San Francisco.
Analysis: Butler is the only starter among the group. He has low-end Fantasy appeal when healthy. The remaining inactive players hardly make enough impact to matter in Fantasy. It's safe to keep all these players reserved in Fantasy for Week 4.
News: The Rams were led in tackles by two players in Week 3's loss to the Packers. Rams DB Ronald Bartell finished with 6 tackles and DB Craig Dahl had 7.
Analysis: Bartell has 17 tackles and a forced fumble in three games and this was Dahl's first action. Both players are not really recommended Fantasy IDP options for Week 4 at San Francisco.
News: The St. Louis Rams re-signed cornerback Ron Bartell to a four-year contract, addressing one of their free agent priorities on Wednesday. Terms were not disclosed, but the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Bartell will get $13.6 million in guaranteed money, with the overall deal reaching $28 million if incentives are met. Bartell started 14 games last season. He tied a career high with three interceptions last season and broke up 20 passes, the most by a Ram since Jerametrius Butler had 22 in 2004. "It was apparent to us that Ron fits the mold we are looking for in our defensive players," new coach Steve Spagnuolo said. "Ron is a good player and an even better person. We are glad he will be a part of our team."
Analysis: Bartell is a good player, but he doesn't post enough stats on a regular basis to warrant Fantasy use. Keep him off of rosters.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell tripled his number of interceptions on the season with two in Week 16 against the 49ers. He also had three solo tackles.
Analysis: Bartell doesn't often get interceptions, so don't rush to claim him off waivers because of this one performance. He remains a low-end Fantasy IDP option at best.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell recorded his first sack of the season Week 15 against the Seahawks. He also had four solo tackles.
Analysis: Bartell also has just one interception on the season. He doesn't make enough big plays to deserves consideration in Fantasy IDP leagues. Leave him on waivers.
News: Ravens DB Ronald Bartell had an interception and six tackles against the Cardinals in Week 15. It has his first pick of the year.
Analysis: Continue ignoring Bartell in all Fantasy leagues, as the INT was a fluke.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell injured his left knee Week 11 at San Francisco, and the Rams initially thought he might be lost for the season. But an MRI exam Monday showed only a soft tissue injury.
Analysis: This injury still has the potential to sideline Bartell for a week or two. Fortunately, he never had any Fantasy value in the first place. Leave him on waivers.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell left in the first half Week 11 at San Francisco with a torn meniscus in his knee.
Analysis: This injury has the potential to sideline Bartell for the year. Fortunately, he never had any Fantasy value in the first place. Leave him on waivers.
News: Notable Rams defenders from Week 14 at Cincinnati include: CB Ronald Bartell (eight solo tackles, interception, forced fumble), LB Chris Draft (12 total tackles), DE Eric Moore (sack, solo tackle) and CB Fakhir Brown (assist, interception).
Analysis: Of these defenders, only Atogwe and Draft are worth a look, and it's only in the deepest of IDP leagues. The Rams host the Packers in Week 15.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell made five tackles and both forced and recovered a fumble in St. Louis' 28-16 win over the Falcons in Week 13.
Analysis: Bartell doesn't make plays on a consistent enough basis to be useful in IDP leagues. Leave him alone in Week 14 against the Bengals.
News: There's not much to like from the Rams defenders in Week 3 action at Tampa Bay. CB Ronald Bartell led the way with six solo tackles, SS Corey Chavous had five tackles, LB Will Witherspoon totaled six hits, DE Leonard Little had four solo tackles, CB O.J. Atogwe had three solo tackles, LB Brandon Chillar had six total tackles and a forced fumble, DL Clifton Ryan had two solo tackles and a forced fumble and DL Trevor Johnson had a sack and a solo tackle.
Analysis: Of these players, Chavous, Witherspoon and Little are reliable Fantasy IDP players; Atogwe is decent in deeper leagues. The rest of these players aren't worth owning in Fantasy play.
News: Rams DB Ronald Bartell had six tackles and a sack Sunday against the 49ers.
Analysis: Bartell had a nice game but don't consider using him in Week 3 against Tampa Bay.
News: The Rams gave cornerback Fakhir Brown a start during Thursday's preseason game against the Chiefs before he begins a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy on Friday. Ronald Bartell, a second-round pick in 2005, will be making his first career start in place of Brown in the Rams' opener Sept. 9 at home against the Carolina Panthers.
Analysis: Bartell had just one assisted tackle in Thursday's game. He is coming off a season in which he had 25 tackles and three interceptions as a reserve. Despite starting for the first four games, Bartell is not a desireable Fantasy option.
News: DB Ron Bartell figures to get four starts at cornerback for the St. Louis Rams while Fakhir Brown serves his suspension for violating the NFL's drug policy. At least four starts. Bartell's objective is to make the arrangement permanent. "I'm definitely looking to keep it," Bartell said Monday. "I'm not trying to give it back. I just want to go in and play my best and just let the chips fall where they may." Bartell, a second-round pick in 2005, tied for the team lead with three interceptions last year, despite only one start. Because of injuries he was able to start seven games his rookie season. Rams coach Scott Linehan has said he plans on giving Brown plenty of playing time in the preseason, although Bartell started the opening 13-10 victory at Minnesota on Friday night.
Analysis: Bartell is a low-end DB in IDP leagues. He should not be drafted but could be a useful option as a reserve if he starts the entire season.
News: The Rams DST yielded 21 points and 293 total yards to the Vikings in Week 17. LB Will Witherspoon, DL Jimmy Kennedy and DL Leonard Little all had one sack. While DB Ronald Bartell had two interceptions, including one he returned 38 yards for a touchdown.
Analysis: The Rams did not have a good year defensively and will not be a popular pick on Draft Day 2007. They might be taken as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy DST. Witherspoon and Little are top-end Fantasy players in IDP leagues and both players will likely be drafted before the middle rounds next season.
News: Rookie cornerback Ronald Bartell has agreed to terms with the Rams.
Analysis: Bartell might play a bunch in 2005, but isn't worth a selection in Fantasy IDP drafts.
