Ziggy Hood
DT -
Week 12 Outlook
Availability
Ziggy Hood's agent, Andy Ross, announced Tuesday that Washington is releasing his client.
Fantasy Impact
Minimal. Once a solid starter and rising young player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Hood's career has cratered. After starting 27 games for Washington in 2016-2017, he had three combined tackles off the bench through five games in 2018.
With the sudden release of veteran DT Jeremiah Ratliff last week, the Chicago Bears quickly added Ziggy Hood as a possible replacement in a corresponding move. He'll make his season debut on Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Hood was placed on IR last month by Jacksonville due a foot injury. He was released recently and now he's set to take on a big role next to rookie NT Eddie Goldman and second-year DE Will Sutton. Former Packers DL Bruce Gaston and journeyman Mitch Unrein will see snaps as well. This is a big opportunity for the 28-year-old Hood, who was a 2009 first round pick. If he wants to stick around in this league then this audition is important. Pay attention to the new No. 90 in Chicago on Sunday.
