Vontaze Burfict Suspended For Rest Of 2019 rotoballer.com Mon 9/30/19 1:24 PM

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 ...

Raiders Defense Looking To Improve With Fresh Faces rotoballer.com Fri 8/30/19 7:58 PM

The Oakland Raiders Defense ranked dead last in 2018, so the only way to go is up here in the 2019 campaign. The team made a statement in this year's draft by adding defensive end Clelin Ferrell with the fourth overall pick as well as safety Jonathan Abram at 27th overall. The Silver and Black also added veterans Vontaze Burfict and Lamarcus Joyner to help round out the unit after putting up a league-worst 13 sacks last season. The Raiders DST likely won't find any fantasy value this season, ...

Vontaze Burfict Signs With Raiders rotoballer.com Tue 3/19/19 11:09 PM

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, [...]

Bengals Release Vontaze Burfict rotoballer.com Mon 3/18/19 3:28 PM

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[...]

Cordy Glenn, Vontaze Burfict Ruled Out rotoballer.com Fri 12/7/18 2:08 PM

Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Cordy Glenn (back), linebacker Vontaze Burfict (concussion) and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (ankle) have all been ruled out for [...]

Vontaze Burfict, Nick Vigil Ruled Out Against Bucs rotoballer.com Fri 10/26/18 1:04 PM

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.

Vontaze Burfict Injures Hip Against Chiefs rotoballer.com Mon 10/22/18 7:47 AM

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.

Vontaze Burfict Returns To Team rotoballer.com Mon 10/1/18 8:08 PM

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.

Vontaze Burfict Wearing Walking Boot rotoballer.com Wed 8/15/18 10:57 PM

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.

Vontaze Burfict Cleared To Practice rotoballer.com Mon 8/6/18 2:53 PM

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.