Eric Decker Fantasy Stats

New England Patriots wide receiver Eric Decker announced his retirement on Instagram on Sunday. Decker was signed by the Patriots during training camp but failed to produce and saw the writing on the wall before final cuts. The veteran caught just two of seven targets for 12 yards in the last two preseason contests against the Eagles and Panthers. Decker was battling Braxton Berrios, Riley McCarron and Paul Turner for the final spot. Decker will finish his eight-year career with 5,816 yards and 53 touchdowns on 439 catches. With Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games, Phillip Dorsett is likely to benefit the most out of the slot to open the season. He's worth a late-round stab in deeper leagues.

New England Patriots wide receiver Eric Decker dropped the first pass he received from quarterback Tom Brady in 11-on-11 drills last week, dropped two more passes Sunday and dropped three passes in practice on Monday. However, he showed mental toughness to bounce back with four straight catches. Its a work in progress, Decker said. I feel more comfortable with the playbook. Things are slowing down, mentally. Thats one thing. Just got to be able to get on the field and execute and be able to not think about things and just react. Were getting there. Every day is a learning experience, is an opportunity for me to get better and thats how Im taking it. He wouldn't be the first veteran to struggle with the playbook and in gaining chemistry with Brady. Decker has an opportunity for a big role early in the season out of the slot with Julian Edelman suspended for four games, but Decker must first beat out Phillip Dorsett. If Decker can win the job, he'll be worth a late-round flier in PPR leagues.

New England Patriots wide receiver Eric Decker could have a leg up for the slot role to begin the season due to his familiarity with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels from their days in Denver. Decker was drafted by McDaniels in 2010 and spent his rookie year learning from him. Hes a smart guy, said head coach Bill Belichick. I know he has recall from some of the things that we do that Josh did at Denver that are carryover. Theres a lot of differences, but theres certainly a lot of carryover. There's likely to be an adjustment period for Decker, but he has the opportunity for a big role early in the season with Julian Edelman suspended four games. He could be worth a late-round flier if he wins the slot job over Phillip Dorsett.

The New England Patriots are expected to sign free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker to a one-year deal, according to sources. The Pats needed to add another wideout after Jordan Matthews (hamstring) was placed on Injured Reserve. Decker struggled in his lone season with Tennessee, catching just 54 passes for 563 yards and one touchdown. The 31-year-old could work out of the slot immediately to begin the season, though, with Julian Edelman suspended four games. Decker might be worth a late-round flier if he ends up starting in the slot over Phillip Dorsett. He also has history with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels from their time in Denver for one season.

Free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker worked out for the New England Patriots on Monday, according to a source. With the team dealing with injuries to Kenny Britt, Malcolm Mitchell and Jordan Matthews, the veteran Decker could be an insurance policy for the start of the season. Julian Edelman will also be suspended the first four games. Decker has history with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels from their time in Denver. Decker had 54 catches for 563 yards and only one touchdown in his only season in Tennessee and would be unlikely to carry much fantasy value in New England in the short term.

Updating an ongoing story, free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker will visit with the Oakland Raiders on Tuesday, according to sources. It was initially reported that Decker was flying to visit the Saints, but that turned out to be incorrect. Decker was a disappointment with the Titans in 2017 and had a career-low 10.4 yards per catch. In Oakland, he'd likely serve as the No. 3 option behind Amari Cooper and Jordy Nelson. Decker has red-zone prowess but is more of an all-or-nothing fantasy commodity at this point.

Updating a previous report, sources say that free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker is not scheduled to visit with the New Orleans Saints. Decker is likely visiting someone, so we'll just have to wait and see. The veteran wideout can play in the slot or on the outside and has traditionally been a great red-zone weapon for teams. However, he's slowed down a bit in recent years and had a career-low 10.4 yards per catch last year with Tennessee. Decker can still be a nice complementary piece for a team, but he can be a very frustrating fantasy option these days.

Free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker is visiting with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source. While Decker's best days are likely in the past, he could be a nice depth signing behind Michael Thomas and Ted Ginn. Decker had 54 catches for 563 yards (career-low 10.4 yards per catch) and only one touchdown in his lone season with Tennessee. He represents a solid red-zone option and would benefit from having future Hall of Famer Drew Brees at quarterback, but the Saints are also morphing into more of a run-first squad.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker has struggled with drops lately, including a crucial drop in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs. Decker made up for his struggles by reeling in a 22-yard touchdown to take the lead late in the game. This was only Decker's second catch in the game, but it was likely the biggest one of his career. Despite his touchdown reception, Decker will remain a very risky option in DFS next week as a cheap play.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Eric Decker had one of his better performances as a Titan in Week 16, grabbing six passes for 73 yards. Decker saw a team-high 10 targets in the team's 27-23 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He was able to find soft spots in the zone and be a security blanket for quarterback Marcus Mariota against the Rams' formidable pass rush. Decker hasn't been as much of a factor this season as fantasy owners who drafted him had hoped, but he has proved that he still has enough left in the tank to be an asset.