MOHAMED SANU NEWS

Offensive role increasing Sanu secured both of his targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 34-30 victory over Chicago.

Impact Seeing 59 percent of the offensive snaps, Sanu ranked second among Lions receivers in playing time, notably seeing more action than Danny Amendola (49 percent) and Quintez Cephus (46). While his role will certainly be scaled back once Kenny Golladay (hip) is cleared to return, it seems obvious that interim head coach Darrell Bevell appreciates having Sanu as part of his rotation of receivers. Next up for the 31-year-old is a Week 14 matchup at home against the Packers.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown on Thanksgiving Sanu secured four of four targets for 32 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 41-25 loss to Houston.

Impact In his second game with Detroit, Sanu logged 39 snaps and seemed to enjoy a relatively significant role in the absence of Kenny Golladay (hip) and Danny Amendola (hip). However, it should be noted that Marvin Hall and Jamal Agnew drew the starts next to Marvin Jones, plus the bulk of Sanu's production came when the Lions were down 24 points with less than seven minutes left in the game. Should Golladay and Amendola remain sidelined in Week 13 against Chicago, Sanu won't be anything more than a dart throw in the vast majority of fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Stafford floats fadeaway TD dime to Sanu under heavy pressure Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford completes a 14-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mohamed Sanu Sr.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • NFL.COM

Golladay, Amendola out again for Lions; Swift questionable

Detroit Lions receivers Kenny Golladay and Danny Amendola have been ruled out for Thursday’s game against Houston

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Links up with Lions The Lions signed Sanu off their practice squad on Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Sanu got a cameo with Detroit this past Sunday with Kenny Golladay and Danny Amendola sidelined due to hip injuries. While he was blanked on 15 offensive snaps, Sanu now will join the active roster as a signing as opposed to a standard elevation. With the statuses of Golladay, Amendola and Marvin Hall (toe) all up in the air for Thursday's game against the Texans, Sanu may have an even larger role Week 12.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back down to practice squad Sanu reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.

Impact The veteran wideout played 15 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Panthers but failed to record a single stat. Detroit is dealing with a plethora of injuries in their receiving corps as Kenny Golladay (hip), Danny Amendola (hip) and Marvin Hall (toe) are all questionable. Given the Lions are on a short week with Thanksgiving approaching, don't be surprised to see Sanu called back up to the active roster before kickoff Thursday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bryant, Hand now out for Lions against Panthers

The Detroit Lions have downgraded defensive linemen Austin Bryant and Da’Shawn Hand, ruling out both for Sunday’s game at Carolina

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elevates to Lions' active roster The Lions elevated Sanu to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The Lions are preparing for Sunday's game without Kenny Golladay or Danny Amendola, so Sanu will provide depth at wide receiver against the NFC opponent. Sanu played in three games for the 49ers earlier this season and recorded a nine-yard reception on his lone target. He'll rotate in behind Marvin Jones, Marvin Hall and Quintez Cephus.

NOVEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers mailbag: Why team said so long to Mohamed Sanu; some options at DE What will the 49ers do about their depth at defensive end? There are several options in free agency ... and other options in the spring.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

49ers release WR Mohamed Sanu SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have released wide receiver Mohamed Sanu.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

49ers release WR Mohamed Sanu The San Francisco 49ers have released wide receiver Mohamed Sanu.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

NFL rumors: 49ers release ex-Rutgers star Mohamed Sanu The San Francisco 49ers signed former Rutgers wide receiver Mohamed Sanu before their 31-13 Week 2 win against the New York Jets.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • NJ.COM

Makes first catch in San Francisco Sanu hauled in his lone target for nine yards in Sunday's 36-9 win over the Giants.

Impact Sanu wasn't targeted in his debut with the 49ers in Week 2, so this was a step in the right direction. The veteran wideout is currently fourth on the wide receiver depth chart, and he could fall out of the rotation entirely if Deebo Samuel (foot) is able to return when eligible against the Eagles on Sunday. Even if he sticks as one of the four active wideouts this week, Sanu shouldn't be considered a fantasy asset in his current role.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mohamed Sanu Says Patriots Weren't 'Good Fit,' 49ers More 'My Style' - NESN.com Why didn't Mohamed Sanu work out with the New England Patriots? In the veteran receiver's opinion, it was a matter of fit.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • NESN.COM

No targets in debut Sanu wasn't targeted over 13 offensive snaps in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Jets.

Impact Although Sanu has experience in head coach Kyle Shanahan's system, the 49ers have opted to ease him into action, as he finished fourth among the team's wideouts in snaps. His role could bump up in Week 3 against the Giants, but there are a ton of pass-catching options for either Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle) or Nick Mullens to throw to, so don't expect fireworks out of the 31-year-old Sanu.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Debut on tap Sanu is expected to make his 49ers debut Sunday in San Francisco's road game against the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Though he's been with the 49ers for less than a week, Sanu's familiarity with head coach Kyle Shanahan's system from their time together in Atlanta likely allowed him to pick up San Francisco's playbook quickly. Shanahan hasn't indicated how sizable of a role Sanu will take on right away, but the Week 2 absences of top wideout Deebo Samuel (foot) and tight end George Kittle (knee) will leave plenty of targets up for grabs among the 49ers' pass-catching corps.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Defending NFC champ 49ers look to avoid 0-2 start vs. Jets

The San Francisco 49ers are playing the first of back-to-back games at MetLife Stadium with their matchup with the Jets this week and the Giants next week

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AP source: Cam Newton to be Patriots starting quarterback

Cam Newton is officially the new starting quarterback of the New England Patriots

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sports Q: Was the Mohamed Sanu trade the worst deal Bill Belichick has made? Chad Finn would put a couple of trades down as worse than the Sanu swap with the Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • BOSTON.COM

Mohamed Sanu was latest failure at receiver for Patriots in 2019 The New England Patriots released Mohamed Sanu, another failure at wide receiver. The New England Patriots let it be known on Wednesday even...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • NFLSPINZONE.COM

Taking Look Back At Patriots' Worst Trades After Mohamed Sanu Release - NESN.com The New England Patriots traded a second-round pick for Mohamed Sanu only to release him after just eight games. The bad trade doesn't stand...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • NESN.COM

Howe: Reaction to Mohamed Sanu's exit and Leonard Fournette's availability The Patriots expressed real interest the free agent Fournette, according to a source, just as they surprisingly opted to cut Sanu.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Patriots to cut WR Mohamed Sanu, but will the Falcons re-sign him? The former Falcon could join the team again, depending on how they feel about their wide receiver depth chart.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • THEFALCOHOLIC.COM

Instant analysis of Patriots releasing WR Mohamed Sanu Releasing Mohamed Sanu takes away from an already slim receiving corps.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Patriots releasing Mohamed Sanu The New England Patriots are releasing veteran receiver Mohamed Sanu, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.The Patriots traded a second-round...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • THESCORE.COM