News: New Orleans released TE Tory Humphrey on Saturday to make room on the roster for RB Chris Ivory, who was activated from the PUP list. Ivory had been inactive since the start of training camp with a hernia. He is expected to fill in for injured RB Mark Ingram, who was ruled out for Week 8.
Analysis: With the Saints relying heavily on Jimmy Graham, Humphrey did not make an offensive impact on the team and finished with just one reception for 12 yards. Fantasy owners should continue to ignore Humphrey in all formats for now.
News: The Saints signed TE Tory Humphrey and released QB Sean Canfield on Wednesday.
Analysis: It's not like the Saints need a ton of help at TE with Jimmy Graham arguably the best at his position right now in the NFL. However, the backups have been banged up, so New Orleans needs depth. Ignore Humphrey in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Saints released several players on Friday on the way to cutting-down the right amount to get to the final 53 players. Among the casualties included T Jordan Black, T George Foster, S Quincy Butler, TE Tory Humphrey, CB Trumaine McBride, S Pierson Prioleau and S Chris Reis. The team also waived TE Tyler Lorenzen, LB Dwight Roberson, DT Dexter Larimore and WR Montez Billings.
Analysis: None of the players mentioned above were expected to become starters. They also weren't expected to make much of a Fantasy impact, so ignore them in all formats.
News: The New Orleans Saints have agreed to contract terms with tight end Tory Humphrey and cornerback Terrail Lambert. Saints spokesman Greg Bensel confirms the two free-agent deals that came together on Tuesday. No terms of the deals were released.
Analysis: Humphrey has been with the Saints the past two seasons after spending his first three pro seasons with Green Bay. He played in six games last season, catching one pass for 12 yards. He will be fighting for a roster spot and can be ignored in Fantasy.
News: The New Orleans Saints have re-signed tight end Tory Humphrey and waived cornerback Leigh Torrence. Humphrey, who also plays on special teams, had been waived earlier in the week when the Saints added veteran linebacker Danny Clark to the roster.
Analysis: Neither of these players were or are expected to produce many stats in the first place. Keep them off of Fantasy rosters.
News: The Saints released TE Tory Humphrey on Monday after signing veteran LB Danny Clark. Humphrey was fourth on the depth chart at tight end prior to being released.
Analysis: Fourth on the depth chart? He wasn't going to play. Humphrey can be ignored in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Saints have waived TE Tyler Lorenzen and kept TE Tory Humphrey on the 53-man roster, according to a league source.
Analysis: Humphrey had just two catches for 27 yards in the preseason. Even if he stays on the Saints' roster, he will be buried behind the likes of Jeremy Shockey and David Thomas and likely contribute mostly on special teams. Ignore Humphrey in Fantasy.
News: Saints TE Tory Humphrey made one catch for 7 yards in the Week 17 regular-season finale loss at Carolina. Humphrey only played because the Saints rested many of their regulars.
Analysis: Humphrey has never been a viable Fantasy option in five seasons in the NFL. That is not going to change next season. He’s not worth targeting on Draft Day or owning at all.
News: The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive tackle Rodney Leisle and brought back tight end Tory Humphrey, who was signed last week but then released before Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to Tampa Bay. New Orleans also released cornerback Greg Fassitt and safety Herana-Daze Jones. Fassitt was re-signed to the practice squad.
Analysis: None of these players were or are expected to produce enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep them off of rosters for now.
News: The Saints re-signed fullback Kyle Eckel, added safety Herana-Daze Jones and cut cornerback Marcus McCauley, who'd been with the team since Dec. 8 and not played a game. Those moves came after the Saints had announced earlier that they've signed tight end Tory Humphrey and placed fullback Marcus Mailei on injured reserve, ending his season. Humphrey was injured/waived by the Packers earlier this season.
Analysis: None of these players were expected to produce enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep them off of rosters for now.
News: The Packers signed LB Stryker Sulak on Thursday. To make room for Sulak on the roster, the Packers placed TE Tory Humphrey on injured reserve.
Analysis: Humphrey suffered a broken forearm in practice Aug. 6 and underwent surgery the next day. Humphrey has his best season as a pro in 2008, recording 11 catches for 162 yards. His impact was again expected to be minimal, so he will hardly be missed in Fantasy.
News: Packers coach Mike McCarthy says tight end Tory Humphrey will undergo surgery Friday for a broken forearm. Humphrey suffered the injury toward the end of Thursday's morning practice on a collision with safety Aaron Rouse, who intercepted a pass intended for Humphrey.
Analysis: McCarthy says the team won't know until after the surgery whether Humphrey will miss the upcoming season. Humphrey sustained a season-ending broken leg on the first day of training camp in 2007. McCarthy calls the broken arm setback "awful" and says no one works harder than Humphrey. Humphrey doesn't do enough in Fantasy to be relevant so continue to ignore him.
News: The Green Bay Packers have re-signed tight end Tory Humphrey and released linebacker Kenny Pettway. Humphrey played in all 16 games last season and had 11 catches for 162 yards, both career highs. He has played three seasons with Green Bay since coming out of Central Michigan. The Packers signed Pettway last season, and he appeared in eight games.
Analysis: Neither player was or is expected to produce enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. Keep them both off Fantasy rosters.
News: The following Packers made small contributions in the club's Week 16 loss at the Bears: Backup QB Matt Flynn (6-yard run on a fake punt); RB DeShawn Wynn (4-yard run, 7-yard catch); rookie TE Jermichael Finley (35-yard catch); WR James Jones (27 yards on two catches); rookie WR Jordy Nelson (27 yards on two catches); WR Ruvell Martin (16-yard catch); TE Tory Humphrey (14-yard catch) and FB John Kuhn (13-yard catch).
Analysis: Looking ahead to 2009, Nelson, Jones and Finley have some Fantasy potential depending on the makeup of the Packers roster next season. Everyone else will likely be a fringe player or backup. None of these players will warrant Fantasy use in Week 17 when the Packers host the Lions.
News: Packers QB Matt Flynn, RB DeShawn Wynn, TE Tory Humphrey and TE Jermichael Finley all dressed for Green Bay's Week 15 loss at Jacksonville, but failed to record an offensive statistic.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value heading into Week 16 at Chicago.
News: Packers TE Tory Humphrey had one catch for 22 yards Sunday against Houston.
Analysis: Humphrey is a reserve TE for the Packers and has minimal Fantasy value. He should not be used in Week 15 at Jacksonville.
News: In a 35-31 loss vs. Carolina, Packers TE Tory Humphrey and backup QB Matt Flynn were active and dressed but did not record an offensive stat.
Analysis: Neither of these players post enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. The Packers host the Texans in Week 14.
News: Packers TE Tory Humphrey had one catch for 29 yards Week 12 at New Orleans. He now has only nine catches on the season.
Analysis: Humphrey is a reserve TE for the Packers and has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore him in Week 13 against the Panthers.
News: Packers TE Tony Humphrey caught two passes for 10 yards in a Week 11 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Humphrey is a reserve TE for the Packers and has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore Humphrey in Week 12 at New Orleans.
News: Packers TE Tory Humphrey had one catch for 13 yards Sunday at Minnesota.
Analysis: Humphrey is a reserve TE for the Packers and has minimal Fantasy value. Ignore Humphrey in all leagues for now.
News: In a 19-16 loss at Tennessee, Packers TE Tory Humphrey, WR Ruvell Martin and backup QB Matt Flynn were active and dressed but did not record an offensive stat.
Analysis: None of these players post enough stats to warrant Fantasy use. The Packers play at the Vikings in Week 10.
News: Packers RB DeShawn Wynn, WR Tory Humphrey, TE Jermichael Finley and QB Matt Flynn all dressed, but failed to record an offensive stat Week 7 against the Colts.
Analysis: Most of these players are reserves or play on special teams for the Packers. They aren't an integral part of the offense and have little to no Fantasy appeal. Continue to ignore them in Fantasy. The Packers are on a bye Week 8.
News: The following Packers players did not record an offensive statistic in Week 6 vs. Seattle: QB Matt Flynn, WR Ruvell Martin, TE Tory Humphrey and TE Jermichael Finley.
Analysis: None of the players on this list should be considered viable Fantasy option. They are not in a position to contribute regular stats as they aren't in line for regular playing time. They've got some depth chart climbing to do and should be left on the waiver wire.
News: Packers TE Tory Humphrey caught four passes for 67 yards in Week 5 vs. Atlanta. His longest catch went for 37 yards. He was thrown to four times in the game.
Analysis: Humphrey had just one catch coming into the game this season. He is not usually a featured part of the offense, but could become more involved after this game. We don't recommend starting him in any league for Week 6 at Seattle, but he's worth taking a flier on in larger leagues that use two tight ends.
News: Packers TE Tory Humphrey, FB John Kuhn, WR Ruvell Martin and TE Jermichael Finley all dressed for Green Bay's Week 4 loss to the Buccaneers but did not record a stat.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value, so continue to ignore them heading into Week 5 against the Falcons.
News: Packers RB Kregg Lumpkin, RB John Kuhn, TE Tory Humphrey, TE Jermichael Finley and QB Matt Flynn didn't record offensive statistics Week 3 against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Lumpkin had a decent showing with Ryan Grant ailing Week 2, but he played like a third-string running back again Week 3. Leave him and each of these other players on waivers.
News: Packers TE Tory Humphrey had one catch for seven yards during a Week 1 win against the Vikings.
Analysis: Humphrey had his first NFL reception on Monday. He has primarily suited up as a special teams player and is not an integral part of the Packers offense. Ignore him heading into Week 2 against the Lions.
News: Packers TE Tory Humphrey broke his lower leg on the first day of training camp last year and didn't return until about halfway through OTAs this year, but he appeared to be running as well as ever. At 6-2 and 250 pounds, he's short for the position but has some bulk and offers a little more speed than starter Donald Lee. If Humphrey stays healthy, he should be the backup, reports the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
Analysis: Humphrey will be the No. 2 TE in Green Bay behind Lee. He has minimal Fantasy value at this time, but could be a decent free agent if Lee gets hurt.
News: The Packers re-signed TE Tory Humphrey on Thursday, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Humphrey, a third-year pro, is a backup tight end whom the Packers think highly of but who's had major injury problems since entering the NFL. He missed all of last season because of a broken bone in his ankle and seven games at the end of the 2006 season while on injured reserve because of a hamstring injury.
Analysis: Humphrey will try and compete for a roster spot in camp this summer. He doesn't produce enough stats on a regular basis to consider for Fantasy play. Leave him out of draft plans.
News: Packers TE Tory Humphrey's 2007 season never got started after he broke his leg in training camp and was placed on Injured Reserve.
Analysis: Humphrey will try and compete for a roster spot in camp this summer. He doesn't produce enough stats on a regular basis to consider for Fantasy play. Leave him out of draft plans.
News: The Packers placed TE Tory Humphrey on injured reserve with an ankle injury. His season is over.
Analysis: Humphrey did not record an offensive statistic in 2006. He was inactive for most of the season and was eventually placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. The injury-prone TE shouldn't be a part of Fantasy rosters.
News: The Packers have re-signed exclusive rights free-agent Tory Humphrey. Humphrey did not record an offensive statistic in 2006. He was inactive for most of the season and was eventually placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He will be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason.
Analysis: This is the second season in a row that Humphrey hasn't even caught a football. Keep him off Fantasy rosters.
News: Packers reserve TE Tory Humphrey did not record an offensive statistic in 2006. He was inactive for most of the season and was eventually placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He will be an exclusive rights free agent this offseason.
Analysis: This is the second season in a row that Humphrey hasn't even caught a football. Keep him off Fantasy rosters.
News: The Packers placed WR Shaun Bodiford and TE Tory Humphrey on injured reserve Wednesday and signed safety Atari Bigby from their practice squad. Bodiford injured his leg and Humphrey hurt his hamstring in the Packers' victory at Minnesota in Week 10. The Packers signed Bodiford, who was released by Detroit, last month after losing wide receiver Koren Robinson to a league suspension and wide receiver Robert Ferguson to a foot injury. Bigby, a 5-foot-11, 211-pound safety out of Central Florida, is a first-year player who made his debut for the Packers on Christmas Day last year against Chicago. After playing in NFL Europe, he was re-signed by Green Bay in September and spent the first 10 weeks of 2006 on the practice squad.
Analysis: None of these players should be owned in Fantasy leagues.
News: Cornerback Will Blackmon (rib) and tight end Tory Humphrey (hamstring) were injured in Week 10 at Minnesota.
Analysis: Head coach Mike McCarthy said both will be doubtful for Week 11 against New England. Neither is particularly useful from a Fantasy perspective.
News: Packers backup QB Aaron Rodgers, TE Donald Lee, WR Shaun Bodiford, RB P.J. Pope and TE Tory Humphrey did not record an offensive stat in Week 10 at Minnesota.
Analysis: None of these players should be considered for Week 11 vs. New England.
News: Notable Packers who were active and dressed but did not record an offensive stat include: TE Bubba Franks, QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Shaun Bodiford, WR Ruvell Martin, RB P.J. Pope and TE Tory Humphrey.
Analysis: None of these players are useful for Fantasy Football at this point.
News: Packers TE Tory Humphrey (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 8 vs. Arizona.
Analysis: Humphrey has no catches on the season and is nowhere near being an intrical part of the Packers offense. Ignore him in Fantasy leagues.
News: TE Troy Humphrey, TE Donald Lee and emergency QB Ingle Martin did have any offensive statistics in Week 4 at Philadelphia.
Analysis: WR Ruvell Martin was also inactive for the game. None of the four players have any Fantasy appeal heading into Week 5 against the Rams.
News: Packers TE Tory Humphrey failed to record any offensive statistics in Week 3.
Analysis: Keep Humphrey reserved for Week 4 at Philadelphia since he currently has no Fantasy value.
News: The Packers inactives for Sunday's game against New Orleans are : LB/DE Jason Hunter, DT Johnny Jolly, DT Kenderick Allen, TE Tory Humphrey and CB Will Blackmon.
Analysis: None of these players have any Fantasy value.
News: The following Packers players were inactive for Week 1 vs. Chicago: QB Ingle Martin (emergency QB), CB Will Blackmon, FB William Henderson, LB/DE Jason Hunter, TE Tory Humphrey and DT Johnny Jolly.
Analysis: On offense, Vonta Leach was the listed starter at fullback for an inactive William Henderson (33). On defense, Colin Cole was listed as the starter at defensive tackle for an active Kenderick Allen. None of these players should be in an active Fantasy lineup.
News: Tory Humphrey didn't record an offensive statistic this season as a reserve tight end in Green Bay.
Analysis: Humphrey will have no value in 2006 drafts.
