Falcons top WR Ridley to miss Jets game for personal reasons
Atlanta Falcons leading receiver Calvin Ridley will not play in Sunday’s game against the New York Jets in London for personal reasonsOCTOBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TAJAE SHARPE
Catches both targets in Week 4 Sharpe caught both of his targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 34-30 loss to Washington.
Impact Sharpe played just 21 offensive snaps compared to Olamide Zaccheaus' 61 during Sunday's loss. Even with Russell Gage out, The 26-year-old's role is limited, as the Falcons' passing attack relies heavily on their tight end duo and their running backs.
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota Vikings signing wideout Tajae Sharpe The Minnesota Vikings are signing former Titans receiver Tajae Sharpe to a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • NFL.COM
Catches only target Sharpe caught his only target for six yards during Sunday's 17-14 win over the Giants.
Impact Sharpe didn't see an increased role in the passing game with Russell Gage (ankle) sidelined. Olamide Zaccheaus played 43 snaps compared to Sharpe's 15 and caught three of his six targets -- including a touchdown. The 26-year-old doesn't appear to be a viable fantasy option at this moment in the season.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
After Jones' trade, Ridley is Falcons' new go-to receiver
Calvin Ridley is the new veteran leader of the Atlanta Falcons' wide receiversAUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons begin post-Julio Jones era in Smith's first minicamp
The Atlanta Falcons have launched their mandatory minicampJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons coach tight-lipped about Julio Jones' future
The Atlanta Falcons began their offseason training program without longtime star receiver Julio Jones, who apparently has no intention of returning to a rebuilding team that is sti...MAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Falcons sign WR Tajae Sharpe Football Communications Coordinator
MAY 25, 2021 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Lands in Atlanta The Falcons signed Sharpe to a contract Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Sharpe spent time with the Chiefs earlier this offseason, and he'll now link with a Falcons team that's rumored to be in the process of finding a trade partner for longtime standout Julio Jones. In the event that Jones does get dealt, Sharpe could be thrust into a key depth role, though even then he'd be competing for the No. 3 gig at best behind both Calvin Ridley and Russell Gage, not to mention lauded rookie tight end Kyle Pitts. Sharpe hasn't done much since his time with the Titans, and he only had a 25-329-4 stat line across 15 games with the team back in 2019.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by Chiefs Kansas City released Sharpe on Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Sharpe spent time on the Chiefs' practice squad in 2020 and re-signed with the team this offseason, but he'll now have to search for opportunities elsewhere in the league. He also appeared in four games with the Vikings last season, failing to secure any of his three targets in that span.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings release veteran receiver Tajae Sharpe After signing veteran receiver Tajae Sharpe this offseason, the Vikings released him on Monday, marking the end of a failed, short tenure du...
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM
Let go by Minnesota The Vikings waived Sharpe on Monday.
Impact Sharpe struggled to get his footing in Minnesota, as he suited up in just four games and didn't record a reception. The 25-year-old receiver posted a 25-329-4 line with the Titans in 2019, so it wouldn't be surprising to see another team take a flier on Sharpe for depth purposes.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets rare playing time Sharpe did not have a catch on his only target in Sunday's win over Carolina.
Impact Sharpe was active for just the third time this season but played just seven snaps. He'll likely be inactive again on game days when Adam Thielen returns from the COVID-19 list.
DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared going forward Sharpe (illness) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Impact Sharpe was unable to play Week 4 after falling ill, but he's no longer sick and may return to the lineup Sunday versus the Seahawks. However, the 26-year-old wideout was a healthy scratch Week 3, so he's not a lock to return to the lineup.
OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Will sit out Sunday Sharpe (illness) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Texans, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Impact Sharpe wasn't listed on the injury report all week but has been ruled out due to an illness. He was a healthy scratch in Week 3 anyway, so his absence shouldn't affect the team's offensive dynamic. There's no indication that his illness is related to COVID-19.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings’ Chad Beebe active for first time this season, Tajae Sharpe, K.J. Osborn sit Vikings wide receiver Chad Beebe was active for the first time this season for Sunday’s game against Tennessee at U.S. Bank Stadium. Beebe t...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM
Won't go Sunday Sharpe is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Titans, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact After suiting up in the first two contests of the season, coach Mike Zimmer elected to sit Sharpe against his former team. The deep threat has only seen one target this campaign thus far, so his absence won't affect much from an offensive perspective. With Sharpe out, more snaps are in line for rookie Justin Jefferson and potentially Dan Chisena in four-wide sets.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No receptions Sunday Sharpe could not haul in a deep pass on a fourth down play on his lone target in Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He played just seven snaps on offense.
Impact It was a curious choice for Kirk Cousins to throw a deep ball to Sharpe on a key fourth and short play given his minimal role on offense. Sharpe looks set to just provide veteran depth off the bench in Minnesota's offense.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Scores second unit TD in scrimmage Sharpe caught a touchdown pass in Friday's dress rehearsal scrimmage at U.S. Bank Stadium, but he mostly worked with the second-team offense, Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tri...
Impact Bisi Johnson has worked as No. 2 receiver in camp opposite Adam Thielen and 2020 first-round draft pick Justin Jefferson has operated as the slot receiver in three-receiver sets. The Vikings rarely used four-receiver sets last season, so Sharpe may be limited to a depth role as the fourth or fifth receiver.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reaching AFC title game has Titans wanting much more in 2020
The Titans remember vividly they missed playing in the franchise’s first Super Bowl since 2000 by one victory, and they want another chance at the AFC title game with an easier roa...AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cousins, Vikings could benefit from Kubiak system continuity
The Minnesota Vikings will lean on the continuity of their system under newly appointed offensive coordinator Gary KubiakJULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Henry signed, Titans look to build on run to AFC title game
Road wins at New England and Baltimore in the playoffs and leading early at Kansas City in just coach Mike Vrabel’s second season made very clear to the Titans how close they migh...JULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sharpe poised to make impact after signing with Vikings It's a weird time to be a free agent but wide receiver Tajae Sharpe says Minnesota is a great fit for him.
MARCH 28, 2020 • KARE11.COM
Vikings add receiver Tajae Sharpe, defensive lineman Anthony Zettel MINNEAPOLIS -- The Vikings added wide receiver Tajae Sharpe to their roster on Wednesday, giving them another veteran receiver who can compe...
MARCH 25, 2020 • ARCAMAX.COM
Tajae Sharpe agrees to one-year deal with Vikings 2020 NFL Draft Bills add second round pass rusher in mock
MARCH 25, 2020 • SENEGAL-ACTU.COM
