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Jason Avant | Wide Receiver

Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Age / DOB:  (30) / 4/20/1983
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 212
College: Michigan
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The Philadelphia Inquirer reports neither Jason Avant nor Clay Harbor are changing positions despite taking snaps on defense in OTAs.
Harbor ended up spending only one day at outside linebacker, while Avant took a handful of reps at defensive back. Reporter Jeff McLane describes the moves as "an effort to explore different scenarios." Avant says he's open to anything. "It's one of those things that I work hard, and whatever that may be, and whatever the team wants me to do, I'll do it," Avant said. "I'm going to do it the best I can. I don't necessarily think it's a clouded future. I think it's an honor, in any way, for any coach to think you can do other things." May 20 - 8:23 AM
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News

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Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

The Eagles have been working WR Jason Avant at defensive back.

Coach Chip Kelly is certainly putting his stamp on the team. We already mentioned how TE Clay Harbor was dabbling at outside linebacker. Avant set a career-high with 53 catches last season, but he's nothing more than a middling slot talent with no big-play ability. The Eagles traded for Arrelious Benn, and Avant might be on the outside looking in at the 53-man roster.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
May 18 - 12:30 PM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant caught four passes for 39 yards in the Eagles' Week 17 loss to the Giants.

Avant left the game to get X-rays on his foot and knee early on, but quickly returned. The sure-handed slot receiver had another predictably boring season with 53 catches, 648 yards and no touchdowns. Over the last three years, Avant has a total of two touchdowns despite catching 156 passes. He's not a playmaker and could see his playing time reduced in 2013 under a new regime. Avant was a favorite of fired head coach Andy Reid.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 07:02:00 PM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant caught eight passes for 70 yards in the Eagles' Week 16 loss to the Redskins.

The sure-handed Avant continues to be the underneath security blanket for Nick Foles. He racked up 12 targets two weeks after a 7/133/0 outburst against the Bucs. Still, Avant's lack of big-play ability or speed makes him an unappealing long-term option for fantasy owners or the Eagles. He's ideally a situational slot receiver for them once DeSean Jackson returns in 2013.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 06:11:00 PM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant caught three-of-four targets for 33 yards in Week 15 versus the Bengals.

Avant's first two catches came early on and ended up as third-down conversions, but he finished fourth on the team with his four targets. It's obvious that Nick Foles trusts the veteran receiver, but the sure-handed Avant should be left on waiver wires.
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 01:15:00 AM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant reeled in seven catches for 133 yards in the Eagles' Week 14 win over the Bucs.

Rookie Nick Foles loves throwing to Avant, who now has 11 catches for 212 yards on 17 targets in the last two weeks. The veteran put his uncanny hands on display in the first half with a one-handed grab that will go down as one of the best catches we've seen all season. Still, Avant's won't be facing the league's worst secondary every week and his upside is capped by his brutal after-the-catch ability. We wouldn't chase Avant's big day against the Bengals on Thursday night.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 06:18:00 PM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant caught four passes for 79 yards in Philadelphia's Week 13 loss to the Cowboys.

He was targeted five times. The yards were a season high for Avant, while the four-catch night was just his third since Week 1. Even with DeSean Jackson done for the season, Avant isn't about to come on the redraft radar during his age-29 campaign. He's on pace for 43 catches and 507 yards after posting a 52/679/1 line in 2011.
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 12:55:00 AM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant (hamstring) returned to Eagles practice Wednesday, getting in a full session.

He'll be good to go against the Cowboys after sitting out the past two weeks. Even with DeSean Jackson (ribs) out for the year, however, Avant remains well off the fantasy radar.
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 02:07:00 PM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant (hamstring) missed Eagles practice on Friday.

It's not looking good for his chances of playing against the Panthers on Monday night. The Eagles will release their official injury report on Saturday.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 04:39:00 PM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 11.

Rookie Nick Foles will be limited to TE Brent Celek as an underneath security blanket as he makes his first career start. Avant is week-to-week. Riley Cooper will fill-in as the No. 3 receiver against Washington.
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 04:11:00 PM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant (hamstring) is not expected to play in Week 11.

Avant pulled up lame in the second quarter Sunday and never got back in the game. It has the look of a serious hamstring pull. Riley Cooper will pick up snaps as the No. 3 wideout.
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter
Mon, Nov 12, 2012 12:09:00 PM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant left Sunday's game in the second quarter with a hamstring injury.

Avant stumbled coming out of his break and grabbed the back of his thigh after a perfectly thrown pass sailed off his helmet. He was ruled out for the game to start the second half.
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 05:30:00 PM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant caught six passes for 56 yards in Week 9 against the Saints.

Avant tied for the team-high with nine targets on Monday night. He's not a fantasy option, and is only a value to Michael Vick as a third-down safety blanket. Avant is on pace for a 52/568/0 line through eight games in 2012.
Tue, Nov 6, 2012 01:35:00 AM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant managed just 38 yards on three receptions versus the Cardinals in Week 3.

It's a typical stat line for Avant, whose role was not expanded with Jeremy Maclin out of the lineup. Avant did have a nice leaping grab late in the game, but was targeted on just four of Michael Vick's 37 attempts. He's unworthy of a roster in 12- and 14-team leagues.
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 07:51:00 PM
Jason Avant - WR - Eagles

Jason Avant caught two passes for 33 yards in the Eagles' Week 2 win over the Ravens.

Avant saw just two targets on Michael Vick's 32 pass attempts. Even when Jeremy Maclin (hip) goes out, Avant stays in his bit slot role. Damaris Johnson is Maclin's backup.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 05:51:00 PM