Brent Celek Fantasy Stats

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek confirmed on Tuesday that he plans to return for a 12th NFL season in 2018. There were rumors that Celek was considering retirement, but he responded to those by saying, "I want to play" on Tuesday. Celek is extremely durable, but is a pure blocking tight end. He hasn't missed a game since 2012, but has only caught 27 passes over the past two seasons. He's a valuable piece of the Philly offense, but he's due $4 million in 2018, a number the cap-battling Eagles will struggle to include for a player in his role.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek has confirmed he plans to return for a 12th season in 2018, according to Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Celek considered retirement, especially after winning the Super Bowl, but he said "I wanna play" on Tuesday. Now a pure blocking tight end, Celek has just 27 catches over the past two seasons, but has not missed a game since 2012. He has been a valuable role player, though Pro Football Focus charted his blocking as in major decline last season. Celek is due $4 million for 2018, which is a bit steep for his current role

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek could retire this offseason. Talk about going out on top. Celek was the blocking element of the Eagles tight ends, playing behind pass-catcher Zach Ertz. Celek was in on just over 40 percent of the offensive snaps taken by the Eagles in 2017. Celek has spent all 11 years of his NFL career in Philadelphia, but could save the Eagles $4 million against the cap, which they could certainly use. Not much of a name in fantasy due to his role, Celek was still a key part of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles this season.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek isn't likely to remain with the team past 2017, as he's scheduled to count $5 million against the salary cap in 2018 after averaging less than one catch per game in 2016 and finishing without a touchdown for the first time in his career. Celek remains the best blocking tight end on the team, but Zach Ertz is the unquestioned pass catcher, and Celek should be ignored in all fantasy formats.