Alec Ogletree

Veteran LB Alec Ogletree announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL at the age of 31. Ogletree played nine seasons in the league with the Rams, Giants, Jets and Bears.

Fantasy Impact

Ogletree started 110 games in his career, racking up 766 total tackles. He had three seasons with 100-plus tackles and four with 10-plus passes defended. In 2016, Ogletree was named to the All-Pro Second Team with the Rams after securing 136 tackles — nine for a loss — two interceptions and 11 passes defended. Ogletree last played in 2021, suiting up for 16 games with the Bears.

The Bears have signed veteran LB Alec Ogletree to a contract, per Mike Garafolo on Twitter.

Fantasy Impact

Ogletree is a sturdy veteran linebacker who started in various defensive schemes for the Rams to begin his career. He's a versatile player who can fill a depth role for the Bears. He spent last season on the New York Jets practice squad.

Alec Ogletree finished Thursday’s 35-14 loss to the Patriots with 12 total tackles (nine solo) and a sack.

Fantasy Impact

Ogletree is currently fifth on the Giants in total tackles with 25 through Week 6. For now, Ogletree can be left on the bench or waivers in most leagues.

Giants linebacker Alec Ogletree (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday’s season finale against the Cowboys.

Fantasy Impact

Ogletree missed last week with the concussion as well. He finishes his first season in New York with 93 tackles, five interceptions (two returned for TDs), one sack, and eight passes defensed in 13 games. The Giants will also be without wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.(quad), wide receiver Russell Shepard (ankle), tight end Rhett Ellison (concussion) and defensive end Mario Edwards (calf).

Alec Ogletree has a hamstring injury and will not play in the New York Giants' Week 8 matchup against Washington.

Fantasy Impact

With Ogletree out, B.J. Goodson will play more snaps than usual according to head coach Pat Shurmur.