Fantasy News

• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Hauls in first TD of season

  Rotowire Nov 12, 2023

  Cager caught one of two targets for a 10-yard touchdown in Sunday's 49-17 loss to the Cowboys. The 6-foot-5 tight end was also targeted in the end zone by undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito on an earlier play that fell incomplete, but the duo ended up connecting for the Giants' first points of the game midway through the third quarter. Cager hadn't even seen a target since Week 1, but with Darren Waller (hamstring) on injured reserve for at least three more games, both Cager and Daniel Bellinger figure to see increased looks -- and while the latter posted more yards Sunday, Cager's red-zone usage arguably makes him the more intriguing fantasy option.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Signs to active roster

  Rotowire Nov 4, 2023

  The Giants signed Cager to their 53-man roster Saturday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports. Since Darren Waller (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, the 26-year-old Cager will take his spot on New York's active roster for the time being. Cager has appeared in five games for the Giants this year, recording 17 yards on two receptions.

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• Lawrence Cager: Signs with New York

  Rotowire Oct 19, 2023

  Cager signed with the Giants' practice squad Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. The move came a day after Cager was waived by New York to make room on the active roster for guard/tackle Justin Pugh. Cager has two catches for 17 yards on 24 offensive snaps this season.

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• Lawrence Cager: Cut by New York

  Rotowire Oct 18, 2023

  The Giants waived Cager on Wednesday, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports. In a corresponding move, the Giants signed guard/tackle Justin Pugh to the 53-man active roster. The tight end had played just 24 offensive snaps over five games with the Giants in 2023, recording two receptions for 17 yards.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Sees little action on offense

  Rotowire Oct 18, 2023

  Cager played 16 total snaps -- 13 on special teams and three on offense -- in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Bills. After he was a healthy inactive for the Week 2 win over the Cardinals, Cager has suited up in each of the Giants' last four games. However, he's seen most of his playing time on special teams and will continue to have a minimal role on offense while both of the Giants' top two tight ends -- Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger -- are available.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Not playing Week 2

  Rotowire Sep 17, 2023

  Cager (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Arizona. Cager played 16 offensive snaps in a blowout loss Week 1 against Dallas and finished with two catches on two targets for 17 yards. However, he's being held out Week 2 in Arizona. Cager figures to see limited opportunities this season with Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger ahead of him on the tight-end depth chart.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Clear for Sunday

  Rotowire Sep 8, 2023

  Cager (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports. Cager was listed as limited on all three of the Giants' Week 1 injury reports due to an ankle issue, but it won't impact his availability for the season opener. Meanwhile, Darren Waller, the team's top tight end, made an appearance on Friday's report with a hamstring concern that leaves him questionable for Sunday. If Waller ends up being limited or out this weekend, Cager and Daniel Bellinger figure to benefit considering the likely elevated snap counts for both players.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Limited in practice

  Rotowire Sep 6, 2023

  Cager (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday. Cager will contribute mostly on special teams and goal-line situations should he be able to suit up for Week 1 against the Cowboys this Sunday. He won the No. 3 tight end spot behind Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger after his main competition, Chris Myarick, was placed on injured reserve with a fractured hand before final roster cuts.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Three catches in preseason finale

  Rotowire Aug 27, 2023

  Cager caught all three of his targets for 24 yards in Saturday's exhibition loss to the Jets. Cager started the game for New York with both Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger not suiting up. Cager has been in a battle with Chris Myarick for the Giants' third tight-end role, but the latter suffered a hand fracture Saturday, which may have cemented Cager's inclusion on the initial 53-man roster. He's unlikely to see much action on offense behind Waller and Bellinger, though Cager is also expected to contribute on special teams.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Leading receiver in loss

  Rotowire Jan 8, 2023

  Cager caught eight of 10 targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles. With the Giants resting most of their starters for Week 18 after having been eliminated from the playoffs, Cager wound up being starting QB Davis Webb's favorite option on the afternoon, leading the team in catches, targets and receiving yards. It was a career-best performance for the journeyman tight end, but he'll remain a depth option for whatever team brings him aboard in 2023.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Remains inactive

  Rotowire Dec 11, 2022

  Cager (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles. Cager will be sidelined for the second consecutive week. With Daniel Bellinger now healthy, and the former also currently behind Nick Vannett and Chris Myarick on the team's positional depth chart, Cager will likely need an injury, or to prove himself in practice to earn a chance to suit up Week 15 against the Commanders.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Healthy scratch Sunday

  Rotowire Dec 4, 2022

  Cager (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Commanders. Cager will be the odd man out with Daniel Bellinger (eye) returning from a multi-week absence. His next opportunity to play will be Week 14 against the Eagles.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Catches one pass Thursday

  Rotowire Nov 25, 2022

  Cager reeled in one of two targets for 20 yards Thursday in the Giants' 28-20 loss to the Cowboys. In the continued absence of Daniel Bellinger (eye), Cager remained the Giants' top tight-end option, logging 26 offensive snaps. However, work at the position was spread out fairly evenly in the contest, with Chris Myarick gaining 23 yards on one reception while logging 22 offensive snaps and Tanner Hudson recording one catch for 10 yards on 12 offensive snaps. None of the three has been consistently productive during Bellinger's absence, and with the rookie tight end nearing a return, it's likely only a matter of time before Cager sees his meager opportunities take a hit.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Joins active roster

  Rotowire Nov 22, 2022

  The Giants signed Cager off their practice squad Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports. The Giants have used the maximum allotment of three elevations from the practice squad on Cager, meaning a move to the active roster was required for him to be available moving forward. With Daniel Bellinger (eye) sidelined, Cager has been New York's primary tight end the last two contests, earning at least 66 percent of the snaps per game and combined for a 4-29-1 line on five targets. Expect Cager to continue getting most of the TE snaps between him, Tanner Hudson and Chris Myarick on Thursday at Dallas.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Goes back to practice squad

  Rotowire Nov 22, 2022

  Cager reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. The 25-year-old was elevated for the third game in a row, as he continued to serve as the Giants' top tight end with Daniel Bellinger (eye) still sidelined Week 11. As a result, Cager logged season highs in receptions (two), receiving yards (20) and targets (three) while playing the vast majority of New York's offensive snaps (56) ahead of Tanner Hudson (12) and Chris Myarick (eight). While this outing marked Cager's last available elevation from the Giants' practice squad, he's likely played himself into a spot on the team's active roster.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Records 20 receiving yards in loss

  Rotowire Nov 20, 2022

  Cager caught two passes on three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's Week 11 loss to the Lions. Cager didn't do anything exceptional on offense, but he was the only Giants tight end with a target in the contest. The 25-year-old has emerged as New York's top tight end with four catches for 29 yards and a touchdown over the past two weeks, but his opportunities could take a significant hit if Daniel Bellinger (eye) is able to return to action on Thanksgiving against Dallas.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Lands back on practice squad

  Rotowire Nov 14, 2022

  Cager reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. The fourth-year tight end was elevated for the second straight week during Sunday's win over Houston, playing 45 of the Giants' 69 offensive snaps ahead of Chris Myarick (16) and Tanner Hudson (11). With Daniel Bellinger still out due to an eye injury, Cager has quickly risen up the Giants' tight-end depth chart since joining the team's practice squad Oct. 18, as he caught both targets for nine yards and a touchdown against the Texans. Cager figures to continue suiting up so long as Bellinger remains sidelined, though he'll only be eligible for one more practice-squad elevation before requiring a full roster spot moving forward.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Scores first NFL touchdown

  Rotowire Nov 13, 2022

  Cager hauled in both of his targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 10 win over the Texans. Prior to Sunday, Cager had seen action in only two games this season and hadn't caught a pass since his rookie 2020 campaign. As such, it's reasonable to assume that few people had the 25-year-old tabbed as scoring the game's first touchdown, but that's just what he did when he hauled in a nine-yard score midway through the first quarter. Cager has been activated from the practice squad for each of New York's past two games, but it's uncertain if he'll have a role if Daniel Bellinger (eye) returns to action in Week 11.

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• Giants' Lawrence Cager: Up from practice squad

  Rotowire Nov 12, 2022

  The Giants elevated Cager from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Texans, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports. With regular starting tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) out for Week 10, the Giants saw fit to elevate Cager to the 53-man roster for a second consecutive week. Cager has seen just two targets through two games in 2022.

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• Lawrence Cager: Returns to practice squad Monday

  Rotowire Oct 31, 2022

  Cager reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log. With Daniel Bellinger (eye) out, Cager was elevated to the active roster for Week 8 and operated as the third tight end behind Tanner Hudson and Chris Myarick. Cager played 12 of 65 offensive snaps but failed to haul in his only target. As long as Bellinger remains sidelined, Cager figures to be a likely candidate for elevation.

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