Shane Vereen Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 203 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- May 2, 1989 (34)
- Experience
- 8th Season
- Drafted
- 2011 / Rd. 2 / Pk. 56 (NE)
- College
- California
Season Logs
Game Logs
Shane Vereen News
New Orleans Saints running back Shane Vereen (hand) will be placed on Injured Reserve, according to a source. Vereen apparently injured his hand in the preseason finale, and it's serious enough to put him on the IR. A former second-round pick by the Patriots in 2011, Vereen didn't do much in his three years with the Giants and accumulated 45 attempts for 164 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and no touchdowns for New York in 2017.
The New Orleans Saints are signing free-agent running back Shane Vereen on Wednesday, according to a source. Vereen spent the last three years with the Giants after starting his career with New England and playing there for four seasons. He had 45 carries for just 164 yards (career-low 3.6 yards per carry) with no touchdowns last year. Vereen is merely a depth signing for the Saints with Mark Ingram suspended to begin the year, and he shouldn't be on anyone's fantasy radar.
New York Giants running back Shane Vereen saw minimal usage against a battered Philadelphia Eagles defense, hauling in 2-of-2 targets for 18 yards. The emergence of Orleans Darkwa as well as steady game-flow limited Vereen's opportunities significantly in Week 3; however, Darkwa sustained a back injury late in the contest and is doubtful to suit up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4. Anticipate quarterback Eli Manning to favour the check-down to rookie tight end Evan Engram as well as Vereen against a depleted Buccaneers linebacker core. Additionally, Vereen will undoubtedly lose the majority of early down work to primary running back Paul Perkins; however, if the sophomore back continues to underwhelm, anticipate an increase of snaps for Vereen. For now, the veteran pass-catching back is an extremely risky PPR flex option in Week 4.
Depth Chart
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