Ty Montgomery Fantasy

Free-agent running back Ty Montgomery agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $4 million with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to a league source. Montgomery spent the past two seasons with the New Orleans Saints, totaling 4 carries for 145 yards and adding 19 receptions on 32 targets for 1222 additional yards in 20 games (four starts). The 29-year-old can also double as a receiver if needed, but he's unlikely to have much of a role in a crowded Patriots backfield that also features Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson and pass-catching back James White. Montgomery is unlikely to become fantasy relevant unless a few injuries strike the Pats backfield in 2022.

Mar. 17th • 1:44 PM

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Lil'Jordan Humphrey (illness) and Ty Montgomery (back) are both active in Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers. Tre'Quan Smith (chest) was officially ruled out on Friday, but the Saints are also getting Deonte Harris back from a suspension. Expect Harris and Marquez Callaway to be the team's most targeted pass-catchers for the Saints, with Humphrey serving as the No. 3 in this low-volume passing attack. Quarterback Taysom Hill is returning from the COVID-19 list, but he may not have a ton of time to throw with both starting tackles and his starting center out due to COVID and injury. Humphrey and Montgomery should not be in any starting fantasy lineups.

Jan. 2nd • 3:37 PM

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Tre'Quan Smith (chest) and Ty Montgomery (back) both missed practice on Thursday. It was Smith's second straight day on the sidelines, while Montgomery was added to the injury report on Thursday. Two straight missed practices for Smith doesn't bode well for his chances of playing on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Both Smith and Montgomery will likely have to practice on Friday in order to play in Week 17. Deonte Harris is still suspended, so Marquez Callaway, Lil'Jordan Humphrey and Kenny Stills would operate in three-wide sets if Smith and Montgomery weren't able to play this weekend. Callaway has been the best fantasy receiver in New Orleans, but he's merely on the WR4/5 borderline in the Saints run-first offense.

Dec. 30th • 6:26 PM