The Baltimore Ravens are releasing running back Danny Woodhead for salary cap reasons, according to a source. A solid PPR threat when healthy, the pint-sized Woodhead just can't stay on the field in recent seasons, and he's played in just 10 games the last two years. He should be able to latch on somewhere on a short deal, but he'll have to rehabilitate his fantasy image before owners will take the leap on him again.
Baltimore Ravens running back Danny Woodhead is seen as a potential cap cut, according to the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. The Ravens are short on cap space heading into the offseason, making it likely they shed a few veteran contracts. Woodhead is a logical choice coming off a season in which he managed only eight games and was not a big part of the offense even when on the field. Baltimore also has a logjam in the backfield with Alex Collins establishing himself as a No. 1 option and Kenneth Dixon set to return. Cutting Woodhead will save Baltimore $1.8 million against the cap.
Danny Woodhead Ends 2017 Season In Disappointing Fashion
Baltimore Ravens running back Danny Woodhead rushed once for three yards to go with four receptions for 16 yards in Week 17. He started out the season looking good with three catches early in Week 1 but got injured in that first game. He missed a good portion of the season and wasn't much of a fantasy factor after he returned. Beware investing too heavily in him for 2018 until he shows he is back to being a productive player.
Baltimore Ravens running back Danny Woodhead faces the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. Alex Collins will be the lead back for carries, but Woodhead is still getting targets in the passing game. His lack of carries along with the presence of two other runners limits his upside. If the Ravens take control of the game, the second half could be dedicated to running the clock out. In the event of a blowout, Allen would likely take over the carries and the passing game would revert to a majority of short, safe passes. There is potential for Woodhead to be a flex option in deep PPR leagues in a blowout.
Baltimore Ravens running back Danny Woodhead caught five passes for 33 yards in Week 16. He also added a rush for eight yards. The low yardage hurts him in fantasy, though the catches do salvage some value in a PPR league. He is likely going to project to be an RB3 in PPR and borderline unusable in a standard league for Week 17.
Danny Woodhead Prolific In Receptions, Lacking In Yardage
Baltimore Ravens running back Danny Woodhead rushed one time for a single yard in Week 15. His redemption was that he caught a team-high six passes but only gained 31 yards. In PPR leagues, he was a minor flex producer. In standard scoring, it was a terrible output. Woodhead is a low-end flex consideration if you are in a PPR league for the fantasy championships in Week 16.
Baltimore Ravens running back Danny Woodhead represents a real gamble against Cleveland this week. Woodhead has been a strong PPR option in the recent past, so there is a hope among potential owners that he can regain that when he gets all the rust off from the time missed due to injury. However, Woodhead has not contributed a worthwhile fantasy output yet this season, which makes him a risky start. He has RB2 upside in PPR leagues, but he is better treated as a deep league flex right now.
Danny Woodhead Leads Ravens In Catches For Week 14
Baltimore Ravens running back Danny Woodhead only rushed twice for seven yards versus the Steelers. However, he salvaged some PPR value by catching a team-high four passes for 29 yards. He is still not producing the numbers needed to be a fantasy asset, but hope springs eternal with his owners. He is best treated like an RB3 in PPR leagues, although the last three games of the regular season are favorable for Baltimore.
Baltimore Ravens running back Danny Woodhead is a fringe flex option for Week 14. Woodhead came with plenty of hype coming into the season and then as he was ready to return from injury. However, Week 13 was a really bad fantasy outing, which saw him see very few touches despite the Ravens offense performing unusually well. Until he starts getting more touches, he is barely even a flex option.
Baltimore Ravens running back Danny Woodhead rushed three times for nine yards while catching two balls for 14 yards versus Detroit. In a game where Baltimore's offense was so effective, it is even more disappointing that Woodhead produced such low totals. He still has potential but this should cool off some of the excitement until he starts getting more touches.