Eric Decker WR FA Thu 8/17/17 10:57 AM
Eric Decker
WR FA
Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.comDecker (ankle) isn't practicing Thursday, Cameron Wolfe reports.
EDGE Analysis
Otherwise healthy since joining the Titans a couple months ago, Decker left Wednesday's practice early after twisting his ankle. It doesn't sound like a major ailment, but he'll probably be held out of Saturday's preseason game against Carolina. With Corey Davis (hamstring) also unavailable, Taywan Taylor and Tre McBride figure to get extended run with the first-team offense this week.
Eric Decker WR FA Wed 8/16/17 2:08 PM
Eric Decker
WR FA
Decker suffered a twisted ankle during Wednesday's practice, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Mike Mularkey relayed afterward that the veteran wideout's ankle issue is not serious, so consider Decker day-to-day. Decker, Corey Davis (when healthy) and Rishard Matthews currently slot in as the Titans' top three wideouts, though rookie Taywan Taylor is also pushing for a key role in the team's passing offense. Decker's path to fantasy value after an essentially lost 2016 season is re-establishing his utility as a red zone threat. The 30-year-old has scored double-digit TDs three times in his career, most recently with the Jets in 2015, when scored 12 times.
Eric Decker WR FA Thu 8/3/17 10:06 PM
Eric Decker
WR FA
Decker worked on the outside following Corey Davis' hamstring injury in camp Thursday, Jason Wolf of the Tennessean reports.
EDGE Analysis
Decker and rookie Taywan Taylor have primarily worked in the slot so far, but both got their opportunities opposite RIshard Matthews after Davis went down. All four wide receivers have impressed early on, though Decker's physicality and ability to catch balls in traffic has stood out. Regardless of Davis' status, Decker should have a heavy red zone role once the games start to count.
Eric Decker WR FA Tue 7/25/17 12:50 PM 2 Comments
Eric Decker
WR FA
Decker will battle rookie third-rounder Taywan Taylor for the slot receiver role in camp, Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Decker's experience and red zone ability makes him the favorite to win the job, but Tennessee has been very pleased with Taylor after moving up in the draft to snag him. Both are also capable of playing on the outside, though unseating Rishard Matthews or fifth overall pick Corey Davis won't be easy. While this is certainly a good problem to have for the Titans, it's far from ideal for fantasy owners. Regardless of how much work he gets between the 20's, Decker's nose for the end zone should keep him heavily involved in close.
Eric Decker WR FA Sun 6/18/17 8:26 PM 4 Comments
Eric Decker
WR FA
Decker signed a one-year contract with the Titans on Sunday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
EDGE Analysis
Decker -- a Nashville resident -- should feel right at home with the Titans. Let go by the Jets earlier this week, the 30-year-old wideout only played in three games last season due to a combination of hip and shoulder surgeries but is now healthy and presents ascending QB Marcus Mariota with yet another weapon to work with in 2017. He'll be forced to fight for targets with Rishard Matthews, Corey Davis and Delanie Walker, among others, but Decker should still get his no matter what and could possibly ascend to the top of the totem pole before long.
Eric Decker WR FA Thu 6/15/17 9:08 AM
Eric Decker
WR FA
Decker visited the Titans on Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of TitansOnline.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Released by the Jets on Monday, the 30-year-old wideout shouldn't have much trouble finding a new team, as he had at least 962 receiving yards each season from 2012 to 2015, with 41 touchdowns over that stretch. Hip and shoulder injuries limited him to three games last season and ultimately required surgery, but he recovered quicker than expected and was cleared for team drills at OTAs before the Jets released him. The Titans have a solid group of wideouts after drafting Corey Davis (No. 5 overall) and Taywan Taylor (third round) to join Rishard Matthews, Tajae Sharpe (foot) and Harry Douglas, but it wouldn't be difficult to find a key role for Decker, who has ample experience playing both outside and from the slot. He'd provide a clear upgrade over Sharpe and Douglas, which would allow the team to bring Taylor along slowly. Decker could find a team that would put him in a better position to see heavy volume, but he owns a home in Nashville and likely is attracted to the idea of playing with ascending young QB Marcus Mariota.
Eric Decker WR FA Mon 6/12/17 5:21 PM 3 Comments
Eric Decker
WR FA
Decker was released by the Jets on Monday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
After the Jets failed to find a trade partner that would take on Decker's contract, the team was forced to release the veteran as they continue to move into rebuilding mode. The 30-year-old now has the opportunity to sign anywhere he wants, so look for more updates on team visits to come over the next week or so. During his three-year stint with the Jets, Decker recorded 163 receptions for 2,183 yards and 19 touchdowns in 33 games, missing most of last season due to a shoulder injury. Quincy Enunwa and Robby Anderson are now the top two wideouts on the Jets' depth chart.
Eric Decker WR FA Tue 6/6/17 8:23 PM 9 Comments
Eric Decker
WR FA
Decker (shoulder) is considered healthy now that he's been cleared of his offseason surgeries, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Decker is reportedly on his way out in New York, and his healthy should help him catch on with another team easily if he's released by the Jets. The veteran receiver is months ahead of schedule, as he wasn't expected to be fully recovered until the beginning of training camp. Though Decker missed 13 games due to injury in 2016, he's a quality wideout when healthy, and he could be a valuable fantasy option wherever he plays in 2017.
Eric Decker WR FA Tue 6/6/17 6:10 PM
Eric Decker
WR FA
The Jets will part ways with Decker (shoulder) sometime this week, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The team has informed Decker that they will either trade or release him at some point this week. The news comes on the heels of the team releasing veteran linebacker David Harris on Tuesday morning, as the team is clearly entering into rebuilding mode this season. Decker is rehabbing shoulder and hip injuries, which forced him to miss 13 games last season, but is expected to be ready by training camp, wherever that may be. If he can make a healthy return, Decker represents a valuable fantasy commodity, especially if he winds up on an established offense.
Eric Decker WR FA Tue 5/23/17 11:41 AM
Eric Decker
WR FA
Decker (shoulder) is participating in team drills during OTAs on Tuesday, Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv reports.
EDGE Analysis
Decker's early participation in contact situations is a good sign for his eventual training camp availability, especially after having already claimed to be on track. The departure of veteran Brandon Marshall has Decker in line for a No. 1 receiver role if he remains healthy, while Quincy Enunwa, rookie ArDarius Stewart, and Robby Anderson figure to battle for targets as well. Decker's involvement will continue to be monitored heading into July's training camp.