Geno Atkins

Geno Atkins

35-Year-Old Defensive TackleDT
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Geno Atkins in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
RANKS
$Released by the Bengals in March of 2021.
Gains full clearance
DTFree Agent
July 19, 2021
Atkins (shoulder) has been cleared for all football activity, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Atkins was placed on injured reserve in December 2020 after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury, but he's since returned to full strength. He figures to begin testing the waters and taking visits in the near future.
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Measurables Review
How do Geno Atkins' measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
300 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.75 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.43 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.33 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.0 in
 
Broad Jump
117 in
 
Bench Press
34 reps
 
Hand Length
9.63 in
 
Arm Length
32.00 in
 
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Gameday Injuries: Week 4
Gameday Injuries: Week 4
October 4, 2020
October 4, 2020
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NFL Game Previews: Monday Night Matchups
October 1, 2020
Erik Siegrist previews the Monday night matchups as Aaron Rodgers and the Packers take on the Falcons in the nightcap.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Atkins posted only 4.5 sacks in 2019, his lowest total since 2014, when he had just three sacks. He notched this low total despite playing in a career-high 836 snaps, though maybe that could be phrased better as *because* he had to play in a career-high number of snaps. The Bengals allowed a league-high 148.9 rushing yards per game on a league-high 504 attempts. The Bengals added DT D.J. Reader and drafted three linebackers in an attempt to improve their run defense, which might translate into a more efficient output for Atkins and the rest of the Bengals' pass rush.
Despite all the turmoil going on with the Bengals, Atkins has remained a steady presence. He turned in another Pro-Bowl-worthy season, tallying 10 sacks to go along with 45 tackles. Since missing seven games in 2013 with a knee injury, Atkins has played a full 16-game slate in each of the last five seasons, the last four with nine or more sacks. He'll have a brand new coaching staff in 2019, but expect more of the same from Atkins.
Atkins continued to be a mainstay on the Bengals' defensive line in 2017, recording nine sacks and 46 tackles while playing all 16 games for the fourth consecutive season. His tackle count remains among the higher totals for a defensive tackle. There's a possibility that Atkins will play fewer snaps this season, following the Bengals' signing of Chris Baker from the Buccaneers. Still, he's one of the better sack compilers among interior linemen in the NFL.
Atkins has been one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL for several years now. He put together a strong showing in 2016, compiling 32 tackles, including 9.0 sacks, on the year. He'll man a starting post once again and has shown no signs of slowing down. Look for him to put together another quality campaign in 2017.
Atkins continues to be one of the most dominant defensive lineman in the league year in and year out. Last season, the seven-year veteran racked up 42 tackles, including 11 sacks, and a forced fumble. At 28 years old, Atkins is poised for another big year heading a defense that was seventh-best at stopping the run last season, making him a valuable option in IDP leagues.
An Oct. 31 knee injury is the only concern for Atkins' IDP stock. As of press time, Atkins was expected to participate in some portion of training camp, with Week 1 feeling like a relative certainty for him in the meantime. As long as he's healthy, Atkins is the most disruptive defensive tackle in the league, perhaps even the best defensive tackle by any metric. He possesses unmatched lower-body explosiveness and establishes leverage over the majority of those who attempt to block him, allowing him to split double-teams and close the deal by wrapping up ballcarriers. His tackle totals are modest, but Atkins has 26 sacks in his last 41 games, even with the bullseye on him.
Atkins is perhaps the top 4-3 tackle in the league, and his pass-rushing skills warrant a rankings boost in leagues that give big points to sacks or don’t emphasize the tackle category. But teams tend to avoid Atkins in the running game, so his 54 tackles from 2012 might be a best-case scenario, particularly given that he had just 47 the year before. Atkins should in any case continue to be a double-digit sack threat after posting 12.5 in 2012. Atkins is so explosive and plays with such good leverage that even double-teams aren't necessarily effective on him.
Atkins does not post high tackle totals (just 47 total, 26 solo, in 2011), and that figures to get no better in 2012 – Atkins broke out big time as a disruptor last year and will be the top concern of opposing offensive lines. He totaled 7.5 sacks in 2011, his first as a starter, and 13 of his tackles went for a loss. Atkins is explosive, strong and plays with great leverage, making him one of the league's biggest threats to collapse or break into the pocket. Give him a boost in leagues that reward extra for tackles for “stuffs”, i.e., tackles for a loss.
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Time up with Bengals
DTFree Agent
Shoulder
March 19, 2021
Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that the Bengals have released Atkins (shoulder), Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.
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Hits injured reserve
DTCincinnati Bengals
Shoulder
December 16, 2020
The Bengals placed Atkins (shoulder) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Returns to practice
DTCincinnati Bengals
November 19, 2020
Atkins was back at practice Thursday following the birth of his daughter, Ben Baby of ESPN.com reports.
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Out Sunday for personal reasons
DTCincinnati Bengals
Personal
November 13, 2020
Coach Zac Taylor said Friday that Atkins will be unavailable against Pittsburgh on Sunday for personal reasons, Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic reports.
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Phased out of gameplan
DTCincinnati Bengals
October 22, 2020
Atkins was relegated to a back-up role in Sunday's loss to the Colts, Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
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