Week 16 Outlook
Availability
The New York Giants are expected to release TE Kelvin Benjamin today, ending the team's attempt to convert the former WR to a new position, per Zack Blatt of NJ Advance Media.
Fantasy Impact
Star-Ledger reporter Steve Politi says that Benjamin had a heated conversation with HC Joe Judge and GM Dave Gettleman before leaving the field. Benjamin has been trying to save his career by converting from WR to TE, but this will likely end his time as an NFL player.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports the Giants are signing free agent Kelvin Benjamin.
Fantasy Impact
Rapoport notes that Benjamin is coming onboard as a tight end. A former first-round pick as a wide receiver, Benjamin has been out of the league for two seasons now. He'll begin his comeback journey with the Giants, who also have Evan Engram. We don't expect Benjamin to make much of a fantasy impact this year.
Jordan Raanan of ESPN is reporting that free agent WR Kelvin Benjamin is working out for the Giants as a tight end.
Fantasy Impact
Benjamin is trying out for the Giants this weekend but as a tight end, not a wide receiver. He's hasn't played in the NFL since 2018. The 30-year-old was drafted by GM David Gettleman in Carolina in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He hauled in 25 catches on 62 targets for 380 yards and one touchdown for the Bills/Chiefs in 2018. Benjamin will try to compete for a roster spot at the tight end position behind Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph.
Free-agent WR Kelvin Benjamin is trying out for the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Benjamin is trying out for the Giants this weekend. He's hasn't played in the NFL since 2018. The 30-year-old was drafted by GM David Gettleman in Carolina in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He hauled in 25 catches on 62 targets for 380 yards and one touchdown for the Bills/Chiefs in 2018. Benjamin had 1,000 yards receiving in his rookie campaign but has been derailed by injuries throughout his career. The Giants have a loaded receiver corps and Benjamin is a long shot to make the roster.
Kelvin Benjamin is inactive for the Chiefs' Week 14 game against the Ravens.
Fantasy Impact
Benjamin was only recently signed so hasn't had enough time to get up to speed on the offense. Expect Chris Conley to continue to act as the third-best receiving option for the Chiefs with Sammy Watkins also out.
