Desmond King II Fantasy

The Houston Texans signed free-agent cornerback Desmond King to a one-year deal worth $3.5 million. The 26-year-old was acquired by the Tennessee Titans from the Los Angeles Chargers last November and made an immediate impact in Tennessee, returning a fumble 63 yards for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. King finished last year with 31 tackles, a sack and a QB hit in nine games. The Texans also signed cornerback Terrance Mitchell and re-signed corner Vernon Hargreaves earlier this week. Bradley Roby will be suspended for the first week of the regular season. When he returns, King could be relegated to slot duties. King was named a first-team All-Pro in 2018 as a nickel cornerback with the Chargers. He has 244 tackles, 8.5 sacks, four interceptions, 19 passes defensed, 16 tackles for loss and 14 QB hits in his four-year career.

Mar. 19th • 3:48 PM

The Tennessee Titans acquired defensive back Desmond King from the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday in exchange for a sixth-round pick. The Chargers had been shopping the former All-Pro defensive back and punt returner in recent days and pulled the trigger after another heartbreaking loss in Week 8 to the division-rival Broncos on Sunday to drop them to 2-5 and last place in the AFC West. The Titans hope that King will be able to improve their disappointing secondary and their punt-return game. Tennessee has allowed 277.6 passing yards per game through eight weeks, seventh-worst in the NFL. King has 24 tackles (19 solo) and one sack in six games so far this season.

Nov. 2nd • 1:54 PM

The Los Angeles Chargers are shopping All-Pro defensive back and punt returner Desmond King with the trade deadline approaching on Nov. 3, according to sources. Multiple teams have inquired about him. King was a first-team All-Pro defensive back in 2018 and a second-team punt returner. The 25-year-old didn't play in the Week 8 loss to the Broncos, and he has 24 combined tackles (19 solo) and one sack in six games so far in 2020. Sitting at 2-5 and in last place in the AFC West through eight weeks, the Bolts appear to be sellers with the Tuesday deadline quickly approaching.

Nov. 2nd • 11:57 AM