JULY 12, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
DONTE MONCRIEF
Houston Texans 2021 player profile: WR Donte Moncrief Donte Moncrief is on his seventh NFL team. Can the journeyman receiver make a big contribution to the Houston Texans?
Meet WR Donte Moncrief Get to know Houston Texans wide receiver Donte Moncrief, signed as an unrestricted free agent on March 22, 2021.
APRIL 2, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Houston Texans: Donte Moncrief has new opportunity with former rival The Houston Texans keep adding veteran players to their roster this week as former rival, now friend Donte Moncrief has signed a one-year de...
MARCH 21, 2021 • TOROTIMES.COM
Houston bound Moncrief is signing a one-year contract with the Texans, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Moncrief hasn't been relevant for fantasy purposes since putting up fringe flex-worthy numbers back in 2018 with Jacksonville. With the Patriots last season he mostly worked on special teams and will likely have to compete to earn a spot on the Texans' roster this season.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sees action in six games Moncrief finished the 2020 season with one catch on two targets for 15 yards in six games.
Impact Moncrief, who carried once for four yards, also returned seven kickoffs for 165 yards. It remains to be seen if the Patriots will attempt to re-sign Moncrief this offseason, but if he does return to the team in 2021, it would presumably be in a depth/return role.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gearing up Sunday Moncrief (thigh) is active for Sunday's game versus the Jets.
Impact Moncrief didn't play an offensive snap in last week's loss to the Bills. He could handle a similar role in Week 17, but he'll still serve as the team's primary kick returner.
JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable for Week 17 Moncrief (thigh) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets after practicing in a limited capacity Friday.
Impact Moncrief's thigh issue dates back to New England's Week 14 Thursday night loss to the Rams. He was held out the subsequent game against Miami but proved capable of returning to the lineup for Monday night's 38-9 blowout loss to Buffalo, collecting 74 yards on four kickoff returns during the contest. Kyle Dugger and J.J. Taylor would be slated for increased opportunities on returns were Moncrief to miss the season finale.
JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited at practice Moncrief (thigh) was a partial participant at Wednesday's practice, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Impact Moncrief has been dealing with a thigh issue for a few weeks. The injury held him out of the Patriots Week 15 game, but he ultimately played through it in last week's loss to the Bills. His status will once again need to be watched as the week progresses.
DECEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns four kicks Moncrief logged 17 special team's snaps in Monday night's 38-9 loss to the Bills.
Impact In the process, Moncrief, who didn't see any snaps on offense Monday, returned four kicks for 74 yards. As the team's Week 17 season finale against the Jets approaches, Moncrief remains well off the fantasy radar.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Active for Monday night Moncrief (thigh) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Bills.
Impact Moncrief was unable to suit up last Sunday against the Dolphins after garnering 22 combined offensive snaps between Week 14 and 15 appearances against the Chargers and Rams. Having pushed through after being held to limited practice participation throughout the week, Moncrief is expected to remain a depth option for New England's offense on Monday night. He has generated only two offensive touches over four 2020 appearances.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Moncrief (thigh) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Bills, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.
Impact Moncrief logged a trio of limited practices. That doesn't necessarily put him on the right track for Week 16, as he followed the same practice regimen last week before ultimately sitting out against the Dolphins. His status shouldn't affect the offensive dynamic much, but Kyle Dugger should return kicks if Moncrief is unavailable.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited Thursday Moncrief (thigh) was limited at practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Moncrief logged limited practices all last week before he was ultimately ruled out, so it would bode well for his status for Monday's clash versus Buffalo if he is able to participate in full Friday or Saturday. If he ultimately sits out, the most significant impact will be on special teams, as Moncrief has notched only one catch on offense this season.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals
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Damien Harris, Donte Moncrief out for Patriots against Dolphins Sony Michel reportedly will start in place of Harris.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • BOSTON.COM
Downgraded to out The Patriots have ruled out Moncrief (thigh) for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Impact Moncrief's absence will be a marginable blow to New England's depth, but he wasn't expected to have a notable role on offense. Jakobi Meyers, Damiere Byrd and N'Keal Harry will continue to serve as the Patriots' starting trio, but Kyle Dugger could stand to take over on kick returns.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Carries questionable tag Moncrief (thigh) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.
Impact Moncrief practiced in a limited capacity all week. Since the Patriots' top three wide receivers -- Jakobi Meyers, Damiere Byrd and N'Keal Harry -- are all healthy, the offensive dynamic wouldn't change if Moncrief is ultimately inactive. However, Kyle Dugger likely would take over kick-return duties.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Moncrief (thigh) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Moncrief was forced out of last Thursday's loss to the Rams due to his thigh issue, but it's at least somewhat encouraging to see him handling limited reps. If healthy, he stands to handle a depth role during Sunday's divisional matchup against the Dolphins.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves with thigh injury Moncrief suffered a thigh injury during Thursday's game against the Rams.
Impact Moncrief wasn't targeted before exiting the game. He's made most of his impact this season as a kick returner. For the time being, either Kyle Dugger or Gunner Olszewski will field kicks.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Totals four yards Moncrief had one carry for four yards during Sunday's 45-0 win over the Chargers.
Impact The 27-year-old wasn't targeted as the Patriots attempted only 22 passes for 130 yards in the lopsided victory. Moncrief played 15 offensive snaps, tripling his snap total from his first two appearances with the team.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots activate Dalton Keene, add Donte Moncrief and other players to roster Keene, a 2020 third-round pick, missed the last five games with a knee injury.
DECEMBER 5, 2020 • BOSTON.COM
Signs contract with active roster Moncrief was signed to the 53-man active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It's not surprising to see Moncrief officially join the active roster, but it is telling he leap-frogged Isaiah Ford, whom the Patriots gave up draft compensation for, to earn one of the final spots on the team's wide receiver corps. Moncrief has hardly played much offensively in his two games with the team, but a 53-yard kick return last week likely made him a valuable commodity from a special teams perspective.
DECEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to practice squad Moncrief reverted to New England's practice squad Monday after going untargeted on one offensive snap and returning two kickoffs for 75 yards during Sunday's 20-17 win against Ariz...
Impact Moncrief brought back his second kick-return attempt of the day for 53 yards, but he otherwise made little noise in his second game as a Patriot. With a splash play on special teams Sunday, the 27-year-old may get another shot Week 13 when 5-6 New England travels to take on the Chargers.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Fueled by latest win, Patriots embracing tough road ahead
The Patriots' hopes of extending their streak of 11 consecutive trips to the postseason remain a possibility following their 20-17 last-second comeback win over the Arizona Cardina...NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Pats keep playoff hopes alive with 20-17 win over Cardinals
Nick Folk kicked a 50-yard field goal as time expired, and the New England Patriots rallied in the second half to beat the Arizona Cardinals 20-17NOVEMBER 29, 2020
