Vontaze Burfict Fantasy Stats

Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2019 season after another illegal hit on Colts tight end Jack Doyle in Week 4. Burfict continues to violate the league's rules on unnecessary roughness. He will appeal the suspension, but there's still a good chance that Burfict misses all or most of the 2019 season. Oakland's defense held its own against an Indy team missing their best receiver in Week 4, but they won't be a recommended fantasy play in Week 5, even with Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (shoulder) not expected to play.

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent linebacker Vontaze Burfict to a one-year deal worth roughly $5 million (including incentives) on Tuesday, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Burfict roamed the middle of Cincy's defense for seven years, including a 2013 Pro Bowl season after he led the league with 177 tackles. The aggressive and controversial linebacker sat out due to suspension for three straight seasons and also has been hurt by injuries. It could be a perfect fit, but Burfict's days of being IDP-relevant are likely over.

The Cincinnati Bengals released linebacker Vontaze Burfict on Monday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Bengals tried to trade Burfict before cutting him. The hard-hitting linebacker has plenty of talent but dealt with injuries and suspensions in his tenure with Cincy. He hasn't appeared in more than 11 games in any season since 2013 due to both suspensions and injury. Burfict was suspended to start a season the last three years and also battled hip and concussion issues that limited him to only seven games in 2018. Cutting Burfict saves the Bengals $5.69 million in salary cap space.

Cincinnati Bengals linebackers Vontaze Burfict (hip) and Nick Vigil (knee) have been ruled out for Week 8 against the Buccaneers. Slot cornerback Darqueze Dennard (shoulder) will also be out. It's a serious blow to Cincy's defense, as Burfict and Vigil are the life and soul of this unit in the middle of the field. It's great news for a high-flying Tampa passing attack, mainly slot receiver Adam Humphries and tight ends O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict suffered an injury during Sunday night's embarrassing loss to the Chiefs. Burfict, who was fresh off his latest fine for numerous unnecessary roughness calls against the Steelers in Week 6, left the game in the third quarter after injuring his hip and would not return, finishing the game with only two total tackles. Having already missed four games this season due to suspension, this is not good news for the 28-year-old controversial veteran.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict is back from his four-game suspension and will be eligible to play in Week 5 against the Dolphins. The oft-suspended linebacker will be a welcomed addition to a Cincinnati defense that hasn't really lived up to expectations thus far after four weeks. Burfict had 48 tackles and 1.5 sacks in just 10 games for Cincy last season.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (foot) has been absent for the past two days of practice after being fitted for a walking boot due to an injury suffered Monday. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but he was already slipping down draft boards in IDP leagues since he'll be suspended for the first four games of the 2018 regular season. At least he'll have time to recuperate if his ailment is something which requires several weeks of rest.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (hamstring) has been cleared to practice on Monday and has been removed from the Non-Football Injury list. The polarizing linebacker last played on Dec. 24 after a concussion kept him out of two games earlier in the month. Burfict played in just 10 games last year due to injuries, and he also was suspended for three games. He'll sit out the first four games of 2018 due to another suspension, which affects his value in IDP leagues.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict (hamstring) was put on the Non-Football Injury list with what is believed to be a tight hamstring. Burfict should be fine with his injury, but he will serve a four-game suspension to begin the year. The 27-year-old played full seasons in his first two years but hasn't done so since, playing in just 21 games the last two years, mainly due to suspensions.

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been suspended for the first four games of the 2018 NFL season for a violation of the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy. No appeal date has been set yet. Pending appeal, Burfict will be absent for the first four games for Cincinnati next season. The controversial linebacker is one of Cincinnati's best defensive players, so their value as a defense will be hurt while he is out. They should not be rostered in most fantasy formats, even as a streaming option, as long as Burfict isn't playing.