Shane Vereen Fantasy News

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 6:44pm

The Patriots have added LeGarrette Blount and Leon Washington to their backfield mix this offseason, but replacing Danny Woodhead's role in the passing game and on third down appears to be Shane Vereen's job to lose.

Patriots acquire LeGarrette Blount
Sunday, April 28, 2013, 12:21pm

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a run at Jeff Demps last year after the London Olympics but had jumped in too late because he already had made a commitment to the New England Patriots.

Saturday, the Bucs got Demps in a swap of running backs, sending LeGarrette Blount to Foxborough in exchange for Demps and a seventh-round draft pick.

Shane Vereen's playing time to "spike" in 2013
Sunday, March 17, 2013, 1:23pm

With Danny Woodhead leaving for San Diego, Patriots RB Shane Vereen's playing time figures to spike next season.

Chargers sign Danny Woodhead for two years
Friday, March 15, 2013, 2:14pm

The Chargers have agreed on a 2-year deal with running back Danny Woodhead.

Friday, March 15, 2013, 12:06pm

The Patriots added some speed to their offensive arsenal yesterday.

Running back Leon Washington signed a one-year contract, and he’ll be able to fill a couple of roles. Offensively, Washington is more of a change-of-pace back, similar to free agent Danny Woodhead.

The Pats could use Washington for depth purposes if Shane Vereen continues to emerge the way he did late last season.

Monday, January 28, 2013, 2:45pm

Patriots RB Danny Woodhead once again was the change-of-pace back, and the Patriots' most well-rounded backfield player. He found a role in the Patriots’ up-tempo, spread attack and was the same reliable player he’s become known as. Shane Vereen has similar skills to Woodhead, but was not able to consistently get on the field for the Patriots. He flashed dynamic athleticism, speed and pass-catching ability in playing just less than 13 percent of the snaps this season. With Woodhead set to become a free agent, Vereen could be in line for a larger role next season.

Woodhead would seem to be on the team’s radar for a return, but could be lured elsewhere in free agency.

Danny Woodhead should be available for AFC Championship
Monday, January 14, 2013, 1:40pm

Sources tell WBZ-TV’s Dan Roche the thumb injury RB Danny Woodhead suffered on the Patriots first offensive play will not keep him out of Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Hernandez, Lloyd, Welker active for Patriots
Monday, December 10, 2012, 7:17pm

Patriots Inactives
Jake Bequette DE
Ron Brace DT
James Develin RB
Rob Gronkowski TE
Derrick Martin DB
Nick McDonald G
Markus Zusevics T

Monday, December 10, 2012, 5:52pm

The Patriots have activated RB Brandon Bolden to the 53-man roster, per a league source. He is eligible to play in tonight's game.

Brandon Bolden suspended four games
Friday, November 9, 2012, 4:53pm

Patriots RB Brandon Bolden suspended 4 games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances.