LIL'JORDAN HUMPHREY NEWS

Signed to active roster The Broncos signed Humphrey from their practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.

Impact Humphrey will rejoin Denver's active roster where he spent time earlier this season before being released and signed to the practice squad last week. So far this year the 25-year-old has caught four of his five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in six games and will look to add to those numbers versus the Packers on Sunday.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds work in Denver The Broncos signed Humphrey on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Humphrey jumped between New England's practice squad and its active roster during the 2022 campaign, ultimately appearing in six games for the Patriots before being let go in November. The 24-year-old wide receiver is now slated to compete for a depth role within Denver's receiving corps this offseason.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bumped down to practice squad Humphrey reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday.

Impact Humphrey was waived by New England on Tuesday before re-signing with the team's practice squad Thursday. The 24-year was then activated to the active roster with wide receiver Nelson Agholor (hamstring) sidelined for Week 6. Humphrey ultimately did not record a statistic while playing just one special-teams snap during this 38-15 win over the Browns, and he'll now be eligible for two more elevations from the Patriots' practice squad this season.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moved up from practice squad The Patriots elevated Humphrey from the practice squad Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Nelson Agholor (hamstring) getting downgraded to out for Sunday's game in Cleveland, Humphrey will move up from the practice squad to bolster the Patriots' depth at receiver. While playing in all five of the Patriots' games to date, Humphrey has produced only two receptions for 20 yards across 125 snaps on offense.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Staying with Pats The Patriots re-signed Humphrey to the practice squad Thursday.

Impact Humphrey opened the regular season on New England's practice squad and was elevated for the season opener before signing to the active roster shortly thereafter. However, the fourth-year wideout saw his playing time fall over each of the past three weeks and was waived Tuesday. Humphrey should now be a likely candidate for subsequent game-day activations moving forward.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On the field for 54 snaps Sunday Humphrey logged 54 of a possible 66 snaps on offense in Sunday's 37-26 loss to the Ravens, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite being second among the Patriots wideouts in terms of snaps Week 3, Humphrey didn't record a catch (on one target) in the contest. For now, the 6-foot-4, 225-pounder is off the fantasy radar, though his versatility (Humphrey saw TE reps in training camp) and blocking ability could keep earning him a share of playing time in the weeks ahead.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Catches one pass Sunday Humphrey was on the field for 26 of a possible 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Steelers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In the process, Humphrey caught one of his two targets for 11 yards in Week 2. For now, the 24-year-old is off the fantasy radar while working as a depth option in a New England wideout corps that also includes Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sees some TE reps Humphrey relayed Monday that he's seen some reps at tight end in training camp, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact If the 6-foot-4, 225 pounder -- who is listed as a wide receiver -- demonstrates that he has the versatility to play some tight end, it potentially could help him land a roster spot. Though two preseason games, Humphrey has logged 11 catches for 133 yards and a TD, while also making a mark on special teams.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins New England via one-year deal Humphrey agreed Wednesday with the Patriots on a one-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Reports earlier this offseason suggested that Humphrey planned on re-signing with the Saints, but the 24-year-old ultimately chose to continue his career with New England. In part due to the Saints' top wideout, Michael Thomas (ankle), missing the entire 2021 season, Humphrey was able to record a career-high 249 receiving yards across 10 games.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Saints New Orleans re-signed Humphrey, a restricted free agent, to a contract Wednesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Humphrey recently dealt with an ankle injury, per Underhill, but he's fully on track for the start of the offseason program. After compiling a career-high 249 receiving yards through 10 games last season, Humphrey figures to once again compete for a depth role with the Saints.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes down the stretch Humphrey caught 13 of 18 targets for 249 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games during the 2021 season.

Impact Humphrey missed seven games between injuries, coach's decisions and COVID protocols, but he was a regular part of the rotation over the second half of the season despite Tre'Quan Smith's return to the lineup. However, the 6-foot-4 only saw more than two targets twice and only once was he targeted in the red zone. While Humphrey's status as an exclusive-rights free agent almost guarantees that he'll be back in New Orleans in 2022, each of Michael Thomas, Marquez Callaway and Deonte Harris will probably be back as well, and it's possible other talents are added to the mix.

JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in win Humphrey caught both his targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 18-10 win over the Panthers.

Impact The Saints' passing tree was very narrow in this one, as only Marquez Callaway and Alvin Kamara saw more targets or had more production than Humphrey. It was a disappointing performance for the 23-year-old after he set a career high with 70 yards last week, but he'll get one more chance in the regular season to make a splash as New Orleans faces Atlanta in Week 18 with a possible wild-card berth on the line.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Week 17 Humphrey (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers, John DeShazier of the team's official site reports.

Impact Humphrey dealt with a non-COVID illness late in the week, but he'll be out there against Carolina for the late-season divisional clash. The 23-year-old is coming off a career-best three-catch, 70-yard performance against the Dolphins in Week 16, numbers he generated with rookie Ian Book at quarterback.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures long pass in garbage time Humphrey caught three of five targets for 70 yards during Monday's 20-3 loss to Miami.

Impact The majority of Humphrey's production came on a 56-yard bomb in the closing minutes of garbage time. Otherwise, he didn't do much, just like every other Saints' pass catcher that had to make due with fourth-string rookie quarterback Ian Book. None of them, Humphrey included, will be advisable fantasy options if Book remains under center in Week 17 against Carolina.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Sunday Humphrey (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday at Tampa Bay, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact After sitting out one game due to a hamstring issue, Humphrey managed a pair of limited practices to close out Week 15 prep, setting himself up for a potential return to action. Now that it's official, he'll work with quarterback Taysom Hill for the second time this season. Back in a Week 13 loss to the Cowboys, Humphrey hauled in both of his targets for 49 yards and one touchdown.

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to suit up Humphrey (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Rod Walker of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Humphrey missed last week's win over the Jets after a Thursday addition to the injury report, but he could make it back this Sunday after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday. Even if that happens, he'll only be the No. 3 receiver in an unimpressive passing offense, and with some risk of a game-time decision ahead of the 8:20 ET kickoff Sunday night. If Humphrey is out, Kenny Stills likely will fill in as the No. 3 receiver again.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in limited fashion Humphrey (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact The limited session marks a step forward for Humphrey, who didn't participate in practice last Friday due to the hamstring injury before sitting out Sunday's win over the Jets. He remained idle for the Saints' first Week 15 practice Wednesday, but Humphrey's return to the field Thursday should give him a chance at being available this weekend in Tampa Bay. If he's cleared to suit up, Humphrey could serve as the Saints' No. 3 receiver, a role that Kenny Stills filled last week to little success (no targets on 27 snaps).

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Saints' Payton misses practice, tests negative for COVID-19

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DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not ready for practice Humphrey (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact With Humphrey trending in the wrong direction and Deonte Harris suspended for two more games, Kenny Stills may get another shot in the No. 3 receiver role this Sunday against Tampa Bay. The role didn't amount to much in Sunday's win over the Jets, with Stills unable to draw a target on 27 snaps (39 percent).

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Sunday Humphrey (hamstring) is listed as inactive Sunday at the Jets, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Humphrey logged progressively fewer practice reps as Week 14 prep ensued, showing up on Thursday's injury report as limited before sitting out Friday's session entirely due to a hamstring issue. The Saints' receiving corps is down Michael Thomas (ankle), Deonte Harris (suspension), Ty Montgomery (COVID-19) and Humphrey on Sunday, leaving Tre'Quan Smith, Marquez Callaway, Kenny Stills, Kevin White and Easop Winston as wideouts available to quarterback Taysom Hill.

DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question for Sunday Humphrey (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's road game against the Jets, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Impact Humphrey made a sudden appearance on the Saints' practice report Thursday as limited with a hamstring injury, which didn't allow him to practice at all Friday. Still, the team is leaving open the possibility for Humphrey to play Sunday, likely due to Deonte Harris serving a three-game suspension and Ty Montgomery residing on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Assuming he gets cleared when New Orleans releases its inactive list about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, Humphrey will join Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway, at least, as wide receivers available to the offense.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to hamstring injury Humphrey was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Humphrey has been a fringe member of the Saints' receiving corps this season and a healthy inactive on multiple occasions, but his status suddenly bears monitoring due to the depleted state of the position group heading into Sunday's game against the Jets. With Deonte Harris set to begin serving a three-game suspension this week, Ty Montgomery (illness) landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday and now Humphrey tending to an injury, the Saints are currently without any healthy depth behind starters Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway. So long as Humphrey can return to practice in some fashion Friday, he should remain the leading candidate to join Smith and Callaway in three-receiver sets Week 14, but the 23-year-old is still best viewed as little more than a dart throw in DFS lineups. Over his three-year career, Humphrey has totaled 10 receptions for 173 yards and three touchdowns across 14 games.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets into end zone Thursday Humphrey secured both targets for 49 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' 27-17 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night.

Impact Humphrey checked in a distant second to Deonte Harris in receiving yards, but he was able to get into the end zone via a 24-yard scoring grab early in the second quarter. The 23-year-old now has a pair of touchdown catches in the last three games, while his yardage totals over the last pair of contests -- he also posted 47 yards against the Bills on Thanksgiving night -- are the two highest of his career. Humphrey's next opportunity to keep building on his numbers comes in a Week 14 road matchup against the Jets a week from Sunday.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE