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Scott Chandler | Tight End

Team: Buffalo Bills
Age / DOB:  (27) / 7/23/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'7' / 263
College: Iowa
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Bills TE Scott Chandler is sitting out full-squad OTAs while continuing to rehab his torn left ACL.
Chandler suffered the injury on December 23 and his training camp status is in question. The 28-year-old's role in new coach Doug Marrone's offense is also uncertain, although Buffalo did little to upgrade tight end other than draft Chris Gragg in the seventh round. Chandler's 2013 fantasy outlook is bleak. May 15 - 4:11 PM

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Bills GM Buddy Nix considers tight end a position of need.

Tight end would have been a need even before Scott Chandler tore his ACL, but became a bigger issue after Chandler went down in Week 16. Chandler is doubtful to be ready for Week 1, and is a strong candidate for the reserve/PUP list. Chandler is a workmanlike player with a nose for the end zone, but was already limited athletically before tearing up his knee. Due $2.35 million between salary and bonuses, his roster spot isn't assured.
Feb 12 - 7:45 PM

Scott Chandler will have his ACL surgery Thursday.

Chandler waited nearly three weeks after his injury to go under the knife, but doesn't sound too concerned. "It's a pretty straightforward ACL from what I understand," he said. Chandler will be in a race to get ready for camp so he can make an impression on Doug Marrone's new regime -- assuming the Bills don't release him as a cap casualty.
Jan 10 - 8:17 AM

Bills TE Scott Chandler will undergo surgery to repair his torn ACL next week.

Coming off major knee surgery and losing Chan Gailey, who turned his career around in Buffalo's spread offense, Chandler's future is murky with an offseason roster bonus of $300,000 coming due. He's also owed a $2.05 million salary. He tore the ACL on December 23 and will be questionable for training camp.
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 01:59:00 PM

Bills placed TE Scott Chandler on injured reserve with a torn ACL, ending his season.

It's an unfortunate blow for a player who has worked hard to emerge the past two seasons. Already limited athletically, Chandler may not be the same after a major knee injury. Seven months shy of his 28th birthday, Chandler will finish 2012 with a 43/571/6 line, and has 12 touchdowns in 29 games going back to last season. He's signed for $2.05 million in 2013, and should be back with the Bills. However, if he suits up at all, he'll likely begin the year on the PUP list.
Mon, Dec 24, 2012 11:27:00 AM

Scott Chandler will undergo a Monday MRI on his knee, and the Bills are concerned his injury is severe.

"Scott doesn’t look good at all," said coach Chan Gailey. "It’s a knee. I saw him in the locker room on crutches." Chandler is almost certainly out for Week 17, and he may be facing an offseason of rehab pending the MRI results.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 10:36:00 PM

Scott Chandler suffered a knee injury in Sunday's game against the Dolphins and will not return.

Chandler was injured on a 25-yard catch on the second play of the game and immediately ruled out. The exact severity isn't known, but considering it's a knee injury this is likely a season ender. The Bills will be forced to finish Sunday's game with Lee Smith as their starting tight end.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 01:35:00 PM

Although he remained limited in Friday's practice, Scott Chandler (foot) is officially probable for Week 16.

The touchdown-dependent fantasy option has found the end zone just twice since Week 4. You can hopefully do better for championship week.
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 06:20:00 PM

Scott Chandler (foot) returned for Thursday's practice.

He was officially limited, which puts him on track to play versus the Dolphins this week. Chandler is 19th in Rotoworld's Week 16 tight end rankings.
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 02:18:00 PM

Scott Chandler (groin) was absent from Bills practice Wednesday.

Chandler was limited last Wednesday before ultimately being listed as probable and starting against the Seahawks in Toronto. However, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick did allow afterward that Chandler was "fighting through some things." Consider Chandler an even shakier than usual TE2 for the fantasy finals.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 02:28:00 PM

Scott Chandler caught five passes for 58 yards in the Bills' Week 15 loss to the Seahawks.

With Donald Jones sidelined and T.J. Graham contracting a case of the dropsies, Chandler continues to operate as Ryan Fitzpatrick's No. 2 option. He has 10 catches for 129 yards in the last two weeks, leaving him as a mid-range TE2 against the Dolphins in Week 16.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 07:53:00 PM

Scott Chandler (groin) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

It's very likely that this is simply a case of the Bills limiting Chandler's reps, and we expect him to be available for the Bills' Week 15 showdown against the Seahawks. Chandler has topped 60 yards just three times this season, and remains a mid-range TE2 option.
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 04:52:00 PM

Scott Chandler caught five passes for 71 yards in Buffalo's Week 14 loss to the Rams.

Stretching the seams, Chandler caught all five of his targets, while the 71 yards were a season high. However, considering today was just the third time since Week 6 that Chandler caught more than two passes, he remains a middling TE2 for the fantasy playoffs.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 05:04:00 PM

Scott Chandler caught one pass for an 11-yard touchdown versus the Jaguars in Week 13.

Chandler was targeted on four of Ryan Fitzpatrick's 17 passes. He's scored in two of the past four games, but has topped 55 yards just twice all season. Chandler can't be trusted in Week 14 versus the Rams.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 05:20:00 PM

Scott Chandler caught just two passes for 26 yards in Week 12 versus the Colts.

Chandler was a non-factor for much of the game and didn't see a target until early in the second half. Indianapolis has played extremely well against opposing tight ends this season, so Chandler shouldn't have seen fantasy lineups this week. He'll face another stingy Jacksonville defense when it comes to tight ends in Week 13.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 05:25:00 PM

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PosRoleName
QB1Kevin Kolb
2E.J. Manuel
3Tarvaris Jackson
4Jeff Tuel
RB1C.J. Spiller
2Fred Jackson
3Tashard Choice
4Zach Brown
5Kendall Gaskins
GLB1C.J. Spiller
2Fred Jackson
3RB1C.J. Spiller
2Fred Jackson
FB1Dorin Dickerson
2Frank Summers
3Drew Smith
WR11Stevie Johnson
2T.J. Graham
3Brad Smith
4Marcus Easley
5Chris Hogan
WR21Robert Woods
2Marquise Goodwin
3Da'Rick Rogers
4Kevin Elliott
5Brandon Kaufman
WR31T.J. Graham
TE1Scott Chandler
2Lee Smith
3Chris Gragg
4Mike Caussin
5Mickey Shuler
K1Rian Lindell
2Dustin Hopkins