Stedman Bailey
WR FA
Thu 3/8/18 1:09 PM

Bailey, who postponed his playing career after being shot twice in the head during a Nov. 24, 2015 incident, is pursuing an NFL comeback, Grant Taylor of The Huntington Herald-Dispatch reports. The wideout took part in Marshall University's pro day workout, which featured several scouts in attendance.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey was in the midst of his third professional season with the Rams before his involvement in the nearly fatal incident, which kept in him in critical condition in a medically induced coma for a spell. The wideout improved after being treated by doctors and was cleared to run routes on the field just five months later, but that wasn't enough to draw interest from teams after the Rams released him in June 2016. Now nearly two and a half years removed from the serious brain injury and with a metal plate now inserted into his skull to offer protection against the head trauma inherent in football, Bailey feels ready to get back on the field and show talent evaluators he still has something left in the tank. If the 27-year-old does end up signing with a team, expect any deal to contain very little guaranteed money.

Stedman Bailey
WR FA
Tue 6/7/16 5:55 PM

Bailey (head) has been waived by the Rams with a non-football injury designation, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey suffered a pair of gunshot wounds to the head last November, underwent surgery soon after, and has been working relentlessly to return to the field since. Unfortunately, his release from the team suggests the Rams don't believe his NFL career can continue much longer. Should he clear waivers, NFL Network's Steve Wyche reported that Bailey is expected to rejoin the team in a non-playing role.

Stedman Bailey
WR FA
Wed 4/13/16 12:28 PM4 Comments

Bailey (head), who finished the 2015 season on the Rams' reserve/non-football injury list, posted a video of himself on Tuesday running routes, ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
While it is encouraging to see Bailey, who was shot twice in the head on Nov. 24, progress to the point that he is able to run routes, the 25-year-old's football future remains uncertain. With that in mind, coach Jeff Fisher noted last month that Bailey "is currently in the evaluation process, seeking numerous opinions from neurologists and the like...just to see if he can not only play but continue with a rigorous physical rehab program that will put him in position to play."

Stedman Bailey
WR FA
Mon 12/7/15 6:06 PM

Bailey (head) was reinstated from the suspended list Monday, Howard Balzer of reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey is likely out for the season after he was shot in the head In Miami on Nov. 24, but the Rams have been granted a roster exemption while they determine the next course of action. More than likely, he'll land on the reserve/NFI list, which would officially ensure that he doesn't play again in 2015.

Stedman Bailey
WR FA
Tue 12/1/15 7:04 AM

Bailey (head) is slowly making progress but is still in intensive care after being shot in the head Nov. 24, Joe Lyons of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
It looks like Bailey is at least out of the woods, although it took six hours of surgery and a medically induced coma. It's going to be a long recovery for Bailey, and his career is certainly in jeopardy after such a scary event.

Stedman Bailey
WR FA
Wed 11/25/15 12:36 AM13 Comments

Bailey suffered a head wound in a shooting incident and will undergo surgery Wednesday morning, Michael Silver of NFL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Rams are working to gather more information. According to the NFL.com report, early indications are that Bailey's head wound is not believed to be life-threatening.

Stedman Bailey
WR FA
Mon 11/9/15 4:33 PM

Bailey has been suspended four games for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.
EDGE Analysis
With Bailey -- who has recorded 12 catches for 182 yards and a touchdown in eight game to date -- set to miss time, it's now understandable that the Rams are expected to work out wideouts Hakeem Nicks, Wes Welker and Vincent Brown, per ESPN's Adam Caplan.

Stedman Bailey
WR FA
Mon 11/2/15 8:42 PM

Bailey was held off the stat sheet on Sunday as the Rams defeated the 49ers 27-6.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey has all but disappeared since the bye week, with one catch for eight yards in two games. He's had more than one catch in only three of six games and is not even getting looks his way lately.

Stedman Bailey
WR FA
Mon 10/26/15 10:56 PM

Bailey caught his lone target for 8 yards in a 24-6 win against the Browns on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Bailey had had a couple better games as of late, but that didn't carry over to Sunday. This was the third time in five games he's tallied one or less receptions, and Bailey's potential isn't enough to make him too much of a fantasy option right now.

Stedman Bailey
WR FA
Mon 10/12/15 10:03 AM

Bailey caught three of his five targets for a team-high 73 receiving yards in Sunday's game against the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
The third-year wideout registered a season-high in yardage and catches, but he was not heavily targeted, as the Rams employed a run-heavy approach for much of the game. Bailey has emerged as a factor in the St. Louis passing game, but his inconsistent usage really hampers his usability in fantasy terms. The Rams are on bye in Week 6 and will host the Browns the following week.