Richard Rodgers

Richard Rodgers

32-Year-Old Tight EndTE
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Knee
Est. Return 4/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Richard Rodgers in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year contract with the Chargers in September of 2022.
Lands on IR
TELos Angeles Chargers
Knee
December 10, 2022
Rodgers (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
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The backup tight end played a combined 13 offensive snaps over the past two weeks, but Rodgers was a bit more of an offensive factor for the Chargers when Gerald Everett was limited by a knee injury earlier in November. Expect undrafted rookie Stone Smartt to continue surging up the depth chart in Rodgers' absence.
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Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
257 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.87 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.47 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.23 sec
 
Vertical Jump
31.5 in
 
Broad Jump
116 in
 
Bench Press
16 reps
 
Hand Length
10.13 in
 
Arm Length
32.63 in
 
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November 20, 2022
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Target Breakdown: Week 10 WR/TE Usage & Week 11 Waivers Preview
November 15, 2022
Jerry Donabedian looks at all the big developments for pass catchers from Week 10, including major injuries to Cooper Kupp and Zach Ertz and a breakout game for rookie Christian Watson.
Sunday Night Football DFS Breakdown: San Francisco vs. Chargers
November 13, 2022
The vintage Christian McCaffrey is back, and now with the Shanahan Offense making him look better than ever.
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Rodgers is now five years removed from his eight-touchdown season in Green Bay, hoping to earn a roster spot with the Washington Football Team. A return to fantasy relevance is highly unlikely, but the veteran tight end can at least bring some experience to a weak depth chart.
Rodgers missed just one game in his four years with Aaron Rodgers yet surpassed 275 yards in just one of those seasons. Now he'll back up Zach Ertz and quite possibly second-round pick Dallas Goedert, who has impressed since joining the club.
The Packers possessed two productive "Rodgers" in 2015 when Richard saw 85 targets and scored eight touchdowns, but he took a back seat to fellow tight end Jared Cook last season. Even with Cook missing six games due to injury, Rodgers' production was essentially cut in half. Although Cook departed Green Bay during the offseason, he was replaced by another starting-caliber tight end in Martellus Bennett, so Rodgers' role will likely look a lot like it did last year. He could be even less productive, in fact, with established tight end Lance Kendricks also added to the mix this offseason.
Rodgers saw his targets increase by 55 last year over his rookie season, benefiting from Jordy Nelson's season-ending injury. Not that he made the most of those opportunities, though. His YPT ranked 23rd, his YPC 25th and outside of Week 13's 146 yards thanks to a 61-yard Hail Mary, Rodgers had more than 50 yards once. He had fewer than 35 yards 12 times. He's not fast (4.87 40), but at 6-4, 257, Rodgers kept his fantasy value somewhat afloat with seven red-zone TDs on 14 targets. Perhaps that's why the Packers signed Jared Cook, who figures to cut into Rodgers' targets significantly, as does the return of Nelson. Cook had foot surgery in June, but the procedure was considered minor. Like all Packers receivers, the biggest appeal with Rodgers is that he has Aaron Rodgers throwing to him.
Rodgers spent his rookie season backing up Andrew Quarless but could push for the starting job this year. Quarless failed to capitalize on the opportunity to become the fourth option in a great passing offense last season and ended up primarily a blocker. Rodgers, who had 13 receptions through Week 15, made good progress developing his raw skills, finishing with 12 receptions in the last four games, including the playoffs. Like Quarless, Rodgers is 6-4, but he's slower with only average speed for a tight end (4.87 40). Rodgers, though, could be used in the slot more often this year, with Quarless kept in to block. He has good hands and athleticism, but targets could be scarce in an offense with plenty of receiving options. Still, playing with the league's best quarterback in an attack that could use a chain-moving, possession-receiving tight end is an enviable prospect.
A third-round pick in this year's draft, Rodgers is an athletic receiver who could be used in the slot more than at tight end. He's 6-4, 245, with decent speed and good hands. He's drawn comparisons to Jermichael Finley and has a lot of potential. But according to scouts, he's more athlete than football player at this point, and he likely won't push starter Andrew Quarless.
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Iffy for Week 14
TELos Angeles Chargers
Knee
December 9, 2022
Rodgers is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Miami due to a knee injury.
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Another playing-time boost
TELos Angeles Chargers
November 21, 2022
Rodgers did not record a target in the 30-27 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
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Sees increase in playing time
TELos Angeles Chargers
November 14, 2022
Rodgers caught his lone target for four yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the 49ers
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Bumped up from practice squad
TELos Angeles Chargers
September 28, 2022
The Chargers signed Rodgers off their practice squad Wednesday.
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Reverts to practice squad
TEFree Agent
September 26, 2022
Rodgers reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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