Impact Erickson now has three games with a reception this season, getting involved on his only offensive snap Sunday. Despite his contribution, he holds minimal fantasy value most weeks.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ALEX ERICKSON
232 YDS •
16 REC •
1 TD
232 YDS
16 REC
1 TD
Catches one pass Erickson caught his only target for 13 yards in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Active for Week 7 Erickson (concussion) is active for Sunday's contest against the Giants, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
Impact Erickson suffered a concussion during the Panthers' Week 6 loss to the Vikings, but he has cleared protocol and will be available Sunday. The 28-year-old wideout has been targeted just twice -- catching both for 42 yards -- this season, but he has been the primary punt returner for the Panthers during the 2021 campaign. With Terrace Marshall (concussion) inactive against the Giants, Erickson may see an uptick in offensive snaps Sunday.
OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable against Big Blue Erickson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Erickson was concussed in last week's loss to Minnesota, but he'll have a chance to return without missing any additional game action if he can gain clearance from an independent neurologist before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. If Erickson's able to suit up, he'll likely occupy his customary role as the team's punt returner to go with a handful of snaps at wide receiver. He has been targeted just twice through six games, catching both for 42 yards.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Erickson (concussion) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice.
Impact The wide receiver suffered the head injury in Week 6 versus the Vikings, ultimately exiting the contest and not returning to practice until Thursday. He still needs to be cleared by team doctors before suiting up against the Giants in Week 7. Used mostly as a return specialist, Erickson has only two catches for 42 yards in six games this season.
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Ruled out with concussion Erickson exited Sunday's game against the Vikings with a concussion, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Erickson's diagnosis means he won't return to action against Minnesota, and the coming days will likely shed clarity on his possible availability for a Week 7 matchup against the Giants. Erickson finished Sunday's contest with one catch for 17 yards.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes long catch Erickson caught his only target for 25 yards in Thursday night's 24-9 win over the Texans.
Impact Erickson handled his usual return duties, taking back two punts for 17 yards, but the veteran also featured on six offensive plays. That involvement helped Erickson make his first catch as a Panther, setting the team up for its second score with his red-zone entering gain Thursday. Although it's unlikely Erickson will factor into the offense much on a week-to-week basis, his contribution in Carolina's latest win should keep him in the mix for occasional snaps.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Darnold's perfectly placed pass to Erickson on the move nets 25 yards Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold's perfectly placed pass to wide receiver Alex Erickson on the move nets 25 yards.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM
Lands roster spot Erickson was signed the the Panthers' active roster Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact Erickson was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for the Panthers' Week 1 matchup against the Jets. He served as the team's punt returner in that contest, tallying three returns for 31 yards. Rather than having to revert Erickson back to the practice squad, the team elected to add him to the active roster, and he should be set to maintain his special teams role in Week 2 against New Orleans.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Officially elevated Erickson was elevated from the Panthers' practice squad ahead of Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Jets, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Erickson will serve as depth at wide receiver in the season opener since Shi Smith (shoulder) has been ruled out for the contest. The 28-year-old Erickson appeared in all 16 games for the Bengals last year but had just 12 receptions for 139 yards.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notebook: Alex Erickson to return punts this week Panthers will promote the practice squader to handle the job against the Jets.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM
To be elevated to active roster Erickson will be called up from the Panthers' practice squad for Sunday's game against the Jets, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Panthers elected to keep only five wideouts on their initial 53-man roster, so Erickson will get the promotion with Shi Smith (shoulder) not ready for the opener. Coach Matt Rhule said that Erickson will return punts during Sunday's contest against the Jets.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Added to Carolina's practice squad The Panthers signed Erickson to their practice squad Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official website reports.
Impact Erickson spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Bengals before joining Houston this offseason. He failed to beat out Keke Coutee and Anthony Miller for a slot receiver role and now finds himself on Carolina's practice squad. The Panthers only kept five wideouts on their initial 53-man roster, so a promotion for Erickson could be likely if one of them goes down with an injury.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Released by Texans Erickson was released by the Texans on Tuesday, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Erickson was active for the Texans during the preseason, but was always considered to be on the outside looking in for the 53-man roster. He was competing with Keke Coutee and Anthony Miller for a slot receiver role. The Wisconsin product spent his first five seasons with the Bengals before joining Houston during the offseason.
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Hauls in two passes Erickson caught two of three targets for 25 yards in Saturday's 23-16 loss to the Buccaneers in preseason Week 3.
Impact Erickson, primarily a slot receiver, had a pair of grabs in each of the final two preseason games. The former Bengal played a significant amount of snaps with projected starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor during camp and in preseason games. That was largely possible due to Anthony Miller, also primarily a slot receiver, missing time the last two weeks due to a shoulder injury. Erickson currently sits outside most 53-man roster projections, but he could be brought back if Houston rosters Miller then places him on injured reserve.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs two passes Saturday Erickson caught two of three targets for 18 yards in Saturday's 20-14 win over the Cowboys in preseason Week 2. He also returned one punt for nine yards.
Impact Erickson moved up the depth chart behind Keke Coutee for the game because Anthony Miller (shoulder) was unavailable. Miller's injury timeline is expected to run through the preseason with hope that he can play the season opener at home against Jacksonville. If Miller's timeline is pushed out any longer, Erickson is line to take his snaps.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In the mix at slot Erickson is getting reps as a slot receiver during training camp, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Erickson signed a one-year deal as a free agent and is competing with Keke Coutee and Anthony Miller in the slot. The five-year veteran has not missed a game in five NFL seasons while with Cincinnati, though he has only been an occasional starter on offense. Erickson's been much more prevalent as a returner during this time with the Bengals.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Meet WR Alex Erickson Get to know Houston Texans wide receiver Alex Erickson, signed as an unrestricted free agent on March 30, 2021.
MAY 20, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Alex Erickson, free-agent former Bengals receiver and returner, joining Texans, per report Alex Erickson is headed to Houston after playing for the Cincinnati Bengals for his first five NFL seasons.
MARCH 19, 2021 • CINCINNATI.COM
Joining Texans Erickson is signing a one-year contract with the Texans, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Erickson is most notable as a special-teams ace, though he'll also be able to provide Houston with some wide receiver depth. After having been held under 200 yards in four of five career seasons, though, Erickson's breakout chances seem slim enough that he can only justifiably be rostered in exceptionally deep dynasty formats.
MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet finale, quiet season Erickson had one catch on three targets in the Bengals' season-ending loss to the Ravens, closing out the season with only 12 catches for 139 yards and no touchdowns.
Impact It's a fitting close for Erickson, who was unable to break through with many big plays and in fact committed a couple of costly fumbles on the season. He'll be a free agent this offseason, and there's no guarantee that he'll return.
JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
