Deon Cain WR FA Wed 1/1/20 2:49 PM
Deon Cain
WR FA
Cain was not targeted in Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
Selected by Indianapolis in the sixth round of the 2018 draft Cain saw his first game action this season and finished 2019 catching five of six targets for 72 yards. With one year remaining on his contract Cain likely returns in 2020 but should primarily be utilized on special teams.
Deon Cain WR FA Mon 12/9/19 12:21 AM
Deon Cain
WR FA
Cain caught his only target for 22 yards in Pittsburgh's 23-17 win over Arizona on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Since joining Pittsburgh last month, Cain has caught exactly one pass in each of the three games in which he has played. There is little reason to expect his volume to increase in Week 15 against the Bills and even less reason he should be rostered by fantasy owners.
Deon Cain WR FA Sun 11/24/19 6:58 PM
Deon Cain
WR FA
Cain had one catch for 35 yards in Pittsburgh's 16-10 win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Signed just over a week ago Cain saw just one target from Mason Rudolph before Pittsburgh made the switch at quarterback to Devlin Hodges. Cain was targeted once by Hodges that resulted in a pass interference call that led to a field goal that proved to be the game winner. Cain had four receptions on 14 targets for 52 yards in six games with Indianapolis before joining Pittsburgh and has little fantasy value heading into a Week 13 game against Cleveland.
Deon Cain WR FA Fri 11/22/19 3:24 PM
Deon Cain
WR FA
Cain could be utilized as the Steelers' third wide receiver Sunday at Cincinnati, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cain signed with the Steelers off the Colts' practice squad last Saturday, but he may find an immediate offensive role for his new team with JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) sidelined. A quality performance could go a long way toward securing the 23-year-old's spot on the 53-man roster.
Deon Cain WR FA Sat 11/16/19 4:49 PM
Deon Cain
WR FA
Cain signed a contract with the Steelers on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Well that didn't take long. Only a week after the Colts' surprising decision to place Cain on the team's practice squad, the Steelers ultimately signed the embattled 23-year-old to their active roster. With both JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and Diontae Johnson (concussion) banged up following Thursday's game, it's entirely possible Cain could be on the Steelers' 53-man roster for the considerable future.
Deon Cain WR FA Mon 11/11/19 5:15 PM
Deon Cain
WR FA
Cain cleared waivers and has signed with the Colts' practice squad, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was first a surprise that the promising 23-year-old was waived last week, and it's even more suspicious that he wasn't claimed by any of the 31 other NFL teams. Regardless, Cain is now back with the Colts, though it's possible another team could sign him off the practice squad.
Deon Cain WR FA Sat 11/9/19 12:06 PM
Deon Cain
WR FA
Cain was waived by the Colts on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
It's telling that the Colts, with five wide receivers either on injured reserve or ruled out ahead of Sunday's game, still opted to cut the 2018 sixth-round pick, instead promoting practice-squad wideout Marcus Johnson to the active roster. There were rumblings the Colts were unhappy with the development of Cain, particularly following a healthy scratch toward the end of October, but it's still surprising to see the team essentially give up on the second-year receiver, subjecting him to the waiver wire, which could ultimately see another team scoop up the 23-year-old.
Deon Cain WR FA Mon 11/4/19 3:46 PM
Deon Cain
WR FA
Cain didn't have a catch despite two targets and playing 20 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-24 loss at Pittsburgh.
EDGE Analysis
Cain was active after being inactive last week with No. 1 wideout T.Y. Hilton (calf) sidelined. However, Cain continued his pattern from early in the season of getting playing time but failing to be a factor in the offense. He's struggled to get open and get more targets thrown his way.
Deon Cain WR FA Fri 11/1/19 2:05 PM
Deon Cain
WR FA
Cain is likely to be active for Sunday's contest against the Steelers, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Colts likely will count on Cain to step into a larger role with No. 1 wideout T.Y. Hilton (calf) sidelined. The second-year player stands to mix into the aerial attack alongside Zach Pascal, Chester Rogers and Parris Campbell. He's yet to surpass 35 receiving yards in a single game this season, but Cain could be worth monitoring in deeper leagues.
Deon Cain WR FA Sun 10/27/19 11:44 AM
Deon Cain
WR FA
Cain (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
Despite boasting full health, Cain won't factor into Indianapolis' plans on offense Week 8. Over the last five games, the second-year pro has turned 10 targets into just two receptions for 17 yards. His absence could allow Zach Pascal, Chester Rogers and Parris Campbell to see increased offensive snaps.