Cameron Meredith

ESPN's Field Yates is reporting WR Cameron Meredith (knee) has been placed on the PUP list.

Fantasy Impact

Meredith was placed on the PUP list by New England, which means he will miss at that the first six games of the season. He will provide depth for the Patriots upon his eventual return.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting the Patriots have signed WR Cameron Meredith.

Fantasy Impact

Meredith, who was recently released by the Saints, quickly found a new home in New England, who seems to be collecting banged up veteran wideouts to add depth. However, since Meredith is still recovering from his knee injury, the Patriots placed him on the PUP list shortly after the signing.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith is being placed on injured reserve and will undergo arthroscopic knee surgery, according to a report from NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Fantasy Impact

As Schefter points out in his report, this news about Meredith helps explain the decision by the Saints to sign veteran wide receiver Dez Bryant. Meredith is expected to make a full recovery, but he has now missed the entire 2017 season and much of the 2018 season due to knee injuries.

Saints WR Cameron Meredith was held without a catch in Sunday's Week 9 win over the Rams.

Fantasy Impact

This was Meredith's third straight game without a catch. He is not on the fantasy radar until he turns it around.

Saints WR Cameron Meredith was not targeted and was held catch-less in Sunday's Week 8 win over the Vikings.

Fantasy Impact

It was the second consecutive game in which Meredith was held without a catch. In fact, it was also the second straight week he wasn't targeted. Meredith was clearly passed by Tre'Quan Smith. Meredith won't be an option in Week 9 against the Rams.