Luke Stocker
TE FA
Mon 1/1/18 9:48 PM

Stocker caught a 12-yard pass on his lone target in Sunday's 15-10 win over Jacksonville.
EDGE Analysis
The catch was Stocker's first of the season, so his fantasy value remains nonexistent. Even if starting tight end Delanie Walker were to get hurt in the playoffs, Stocker wouldn't have much of a role.

Luke Stocker
TE FA
Mon 12/4/17 2:07 PM

Stocker signed a two-year deal with the Titans on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Stocker was most recently waived by the Buccaneers around a week ago, but it didn't take the tight end very long to find a new home. Stocker hasn't been much of a receiving threat throughout his NFL career, but he is a quality blocking tight end and will likely be used as such in Tennessee.

Luke Stocker
TE FA
Tue 11/28/17 6:13 PM

Stocker was waived by the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Roy Cummings of WFLA Channel 8 reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Buccaneers decided to promote fullback/tight end Alan Cross to the active roster, leaving Stocker as the odd-man-out on the depth chart. In nine games this season, Stocker recorded three receptions for 18 yards and a touchdown in a very limited offensive role.

Luke Stocker
TE FA
Sun 11/19/17 12:03 PM

Stocker (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 11 tilt against the Dolphins, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran blocking specialist is a surprise inactive after having seen action in all nine games this season. Stocker's status allows preseason notable Antony Auclair to suit up for the first time in his NFL career. Although Auclair brings greater receiving ability to the table, Stocker's stalwart work in the run game could be missed.

Luke Stocker
TE FA
Mon 11/6/17 1:51 PM

Stocker secured both of his targets for 13 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Saints.
EDGE Analysis
The blocking tight end got into the end zone for the first time since Week 15 of the 2015 season when he secured an eight-yard scoring throw from Ryan Fitzpatrick in the fourth quarter. Despite the unexpected production Sunday, Stocker retains next to no fantasy value in any format, as evidenced by the fact that he'd logged just one catch this season prior to Week 9.

Luke Stocker
TE FA
Mon 10/16/17 10:36 AM

Stocker brought in his only target for five yards in Sunday's 38-33 loss to the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
The catch was Stocker's first of the season, as he's being utilized as a de facto extra offensive lineman even more than in previous seasons. The 29-year-old has next to no fantasy value due to his role.

Luke Stocker
TE FA
Tue 1/10/17 11:34 AM

Stocker finished the 2016 season with five receptions (eight targets) for 23 yards and no scores over 12 games.
EDGE Analysis
The fifth-year pro once again dutifully served as one of the better blockers at his position in the NFL, battling a troublesome ankle injury that ultimately cost him four games along the way. Stocker's reception, target and yardage totals were the lowest of his career, as his job helping to clear lanes in the running game clearly takes precedence in the Bucs' offensive system. While Tampa didn't exactly enjoy prolific success on the ground this past season -- checking in as the 24th-ranked unit with 1,616 rushing yards and an average of 101.0 per game -- Stocker's veteran presence, familiarity with the offense and modest $1.7 million cap hit in 2017 seem to assure him of another season on the roster.

Luke Stocker
TE FA
Mon 1/2/17 12:34 AM

Stocker brought in his only target for one yard in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Panthers.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran's meager production represented the totality of what the tight end position yielded for the Bucs in Week 17, as they clearly missed Cameron Brate's (back) play-making ability. Stocker once again fulfilled his blocking responsibilities at a high level in 2016, while also contributing five receptions for 23 yards.

Luke Stocker
TE FA
Sun 12/18/16 7:26 PM

Stocker (ankle) is active for Sunday's game in Dallas.
EDGE Analysis
After full showings Thursday and Friday, there was little worry about Stocker's availability. He'll serve as the pass-blocking complement to fellow tight end (and receiving threat) Cameron Brate.

Luke Stocker
TE FA
Fri 12/16/16 5:11 PM

Stocker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
Stocker put in full practices both Thursday and Friday, so it doesn't seem like his ankle injury will prevent him from suiting up Sunday evening.