Patriots Bring In Anthony Gordon And Javon Wims For Workouts
The New England Patriots brought in quarterback Anthony Gordon and wide receiver Javon Wims for a workout on Tuesday. Gordon was most recently with the Kansas City Chiefs this preseason, but lost a battle with veteran quarterback Chad Henne for the No. 2 spot. Wims has spent the all three years of this career with the Chicago Bears, but was cut on August 26. Regardless of if the Patriots sign Wims or Gordon, both can remain on the waiver wire.
The Chicago Bears cut wide receiver Javon Wims on Thursday. Wims endured an ineffective training camp while also battling an oblique injury. Wims had been on the Bears since 2017, posting 28 receptions for 266 yards and two touchdowns in 33 career games. Wims infamously was suspended for two games last season after taking a swing in-game at Saints cornerback Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. This move certainly helps the chances of camp-standout receiver Rodney Adams making the final roster.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims caught only one pass for 28 yards in the Bears 21-9 loss to the Saints in the wild-card round. Wims was thrust into action with rookie Darnell Mooney out with an ankle injury, and the 26-year-old receiver almost came up with a game-changing play. Quarterback Mitchell Trubisky took a shovel pass from running back David Montgomery and launched a perfect pass to the end zone, an easy touchdown that Wims dropped. The third-year receiver was ejected from the team's Week 8 matchup against the Saints, and the score could have atoned for his undisciplined mistake. But Wims and the Bears let this one slip through their fingers, and the fringe receiver's return to the team next season will be up in the air moving forward.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims' two-game suspension for punching Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the helmet in Week 8 was upheld by appeals officer James Thrash, according to a source. Wims will miss the next two games against the Titans and Vikings. The 26-year-old violated the league's personal conduct rules by inciting a brawl last Sunday. The seventh-round pick in 2018 has just five catches on eight targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in eight games this year and is not fantasy relevant in Chicago's mediocre offense.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims has been suspended two games without pay by the NFL for punching Saints defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in the team's Week 8 overtime loss. Wims will appeal the decision. The receiver punched the defensive back in the helmet twice and was immediately ejected. Wims told team officials that Gardner-Johnson spit on him and ripped out his mouthpiece on a previous play. The 26-year-old seventh-round pick in 2018 has just five receptions on eight targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in eight games this year and is well off the fantasy radar. If his appeal is heard in a timely fashion, he'll be forced to miss the Weeks 9 and 10 games against the Titans and Vikings, respectively.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims was ejected in the third quarter of the Bears 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints in Week 8. Wims caught one pass for nine yards and a first down in the first half but lost his cool in the third quarter. Replays appeared to show, without provocation, Wims walking right up to a Saints defender and swinging at him several times before a group scuffle occurred. Wims was immediately disqualified and the 15-yard penalty stalled a promising Bears drive. Wims is not a fantasy factor but surely is looking at a suspension and perhaps further team discipline. Dynasty leagues could throw a dart at second-year receiver Riley Ridley if he were to take the place of Wims on the roster.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims earned the praise of receivers coach Mike Furrey for his offseason work on learning the details of the position. Furrey pointed out that Wims has stopped being "too cute" in his routes. Instead the third-year receiver is emphasizing violent, compact motions in his breaks as opposed to unnecessary shimmy's and shakes. Wims is battling for a roster spot this season after catching 18 passes for 186 yards and one touchdown in 2019.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims has a strong chance to make the Week 1 roster after catching five passes for 64 yards in the Bears preseason loss. The second-year receiver looks like he belongs out on the field and was the only consistent weapon for the Bears in the second preseason game. Wims has quietly progressed since being drafted but still would be listed as the sixth receiver on the depth chart if he were to make the team. He will have plenty of opportunities to cement his status and should play plenty of snaps in the final two exhibition games.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims caught five passes for 64 yards in the Bears 32-13 preseason loss to the Giants. Wims used his physical frame to make some nice sideline catches and was open on a targeted deep pass that was overthrown by third-stringer Tyler Bray. Wims has intriguing talent but is battling for a spot on a the team in a crowded wide receivers room. He should continue to lead the Bears in targets the remainder of the preseason.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Javon Wims continues to make a strong push to make the team, catching four passes for 114 yards with a touchdown against the Chiefs. The seventh round pick has been impressive all through training camp and now has 15 receptions for 227 yards through four preseason games. The 6'4" receivers is proving he can do more than win on 50-50 balls, flashing some impressive route running. Wims is now a strong bet to make the final roster and, while he may not factor into the Bears offense right away, could emerge as a threat as the season moves along.