Devin Hester Fantasy News 2009-2010

HacheMan · Dec 10, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Hester misses practice again, status in doubt </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Devin Hester - WR - CHI - Dec. 10 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Devin Hester (calf) was held out of practice again Thursday.
Hester was originally expected to return to practice by Friday, but beat writer Bob LeGere says he's "looking doubtful for Sunday." Hester hasn't topped 50 yards in a month and would face Charles Woodson if he does play. Fantasy owners should have alternatives lined up regardless.
Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald
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HacheMan · Dec 11, 2009

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Hester held out Friday, likely out for Sunday </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Devin Hester - WR - CHI - Dec. 11 </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Devin Hester (calf) is not expected to practice Friday and is unlikely to play Sunday against the Packers.
The Bears have not yet ruled Hester out, but it would surprising to see him play after missing three straight practices. Johnny Knox will likely move into the starting lineup, but Devin Aromashodu will also see increased snaps. None of the Bears receivers are fantasy options this week with Jay Cutler struggling and the Packers defense playing so well.
Source: Vaughn McClure on Twitter
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HacheMan · Dec 13, 2009

Devin Hester - WR - Bears Devin Hester (calf) is not expected to play in Sunday against the Packers.
The Bears don't want to risk further damage to Hester's calf injury by forcing him to play. He missed practice all week, and Earl Bennett will see an increased role in the offense today. December 13 - 10:36 a.m. ET
Source: NFL.com

HacheMan · Dec 14, 2009

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Devin Hester (calf) is expected to remain sidelined when the Bears take the practice field on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Devin Aromashodu and rookie Johnny Knox picked up the slack with Hester out in Week 14 against Green Bay, combining for 159 yards and two TDs on 13 receptions. Hester's status appears very shaky for Week 15 at Baltimore.
Dec. 14 - 2:53 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Chicago Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 16, 2009

Devin Hester - WR - Bears Devin Hester (calf) missed Bears practice on Wednesday.
The missed practice was expected, but Hester's status is uncertain for Week 15 against the Ravens. Either way, he's safe to leave on fantasy benches. December 16 - 5:25 p.m. ET
Source: Jamison Hensley on Twitter

HacheMan · Dec 17, 2009

Devin Hester - WR - Bears Devin Hester (calf) was held out of practice again Thursday, as expected.
Hester doesn't appear to be getting any closer to being ready for game action. He's a game-time decision at best, with Johnny Knox and Devin Aromashosu picking up extra snaps in his place Sunday at Baltimore. None of the Bears receivers are quality fantasy options. December 17 - 4:49 p.m. ET
Source: ESPNChicago.com

HacheMan · Dec 18, 2009

Devin Hester - WR - Bears Devin Hester (calf) is listed as doubtful for Week 15, as expected.
Hester will miss his second straight game. It's worth noting that Johnny Knox did not get the start when Hester was out in Week 14; Devin Aromashodu got the first-team nod at flanker. Earl Bennett was the starter at split end. December 18 - 3:38 p.m. ET
Source: Jamison Hensley on Twitter

HacheMan · Dec 23, 2009

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Devin Hester (calf) returned to Bears practice on Wednesday, participating on a limited basis.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Hester will likely practice fully by Friday and start against the Vikings, but you don't want to count on him in fantasy leagues. Jay Cutler appears to have packed it in for the season. Vikings-Bears is on Monday Night Football.
Dec. 23 - 3:06 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Chicago Tribune</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 26, 2009

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD>Devin Hester - WR - Bears </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Devin Hester (calf) was limited in Saturday's practice and is listed as "questionable" for Monday night's game against the Vikings.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Hester appears likely to play, but you can find a better option considering the Monday night kickoff. The Bears are crumbling as the season comes to a close and Antoine Winfield (foot) is listed as "probable." If Hester can't go, Devin Aromashodu would likely draw the start.
Dec. 26 - 3:23 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Sean Jensen on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 31, 2009

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Devin Hester (calf) will practice in full on Thursday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Barring a setback, it appears that Hester will start in Week 17. That's bad news for people counting on Devin Aromashodu as a plug-n-play.
Dec. 31 - 1:27 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Jan 3, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Bears expect Devin Hester (calf) to play on Sunday in Detroit.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Hester was not on the injury report for Week 17, and the team no longer considers his calf an issue. His return means that Week 16 star Devin Aromashodu will likely be a situational player.
Jan. 3 - 9:19 a.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>