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Donnie Avery | Wide Receiver

Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Age / DOB:  (29) / 6/12/1984
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 184
College: Houston
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Chiefs WR Donnie Avery missed most of OTAs with a high ankle sprain.
It's an injury that'll heal before training camp, but explains why Jon Baldwin received more first-team reps than he normally would have. We tentatively expect Jamaal Charles to finish second on the Chiefs in receptions, behind Dwayne Bowe. Avery and Dexter McCluster would be alternative pass-catching options. Jun 7 - 10:13 PM
Source: Kansas City Star

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Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

The Kansas City Star considers Donnie Avery the Chiefs' "likely" starting wide receiver opposite Dwayne Bowe.

The Star projects Dexter McCluster as Kansas City's slot receiver. The paper does not mention 2011 first-round pick Jon Baldwin among the Chiefs' top three wideouts, which perhaps hints he's not necessarily in new head coach Andy Reid's plans. Avery, coming off a 60/781/3 line in Indianapolis last season, would do well to repeat those numbers in Kansas City. We won't project him to.
Related: Dexter McCluster, Jon Baldwin
Source: Kansas City Star
Mar 18 - 3:29 PM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Chiefs signed WR Donnie Avery, formerly of the Colts, to a three-year, $8.55 million contract.

Avery, 29 in June, recorded 60 receptions for 781 yards and three touchdowns as the starter opposite Reggie Wayne in Indy last year. He was outplayed by rookie T.Y. Hilton and has always struggled with injuries, drops, and a distinct lack of physicality. The Chiefs did want to upgrade their perimeter speed, though, and Avery's sub-4.4 wheels can help in that area. With Dwayne Bowe, Avery, and slot receiver Dexter McCluster in place, we would not be surprised if the Chiefs put Jon Baldwin on the trade block before the draft.
Related: Colts
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 13 - 12:07 PM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Free agent WR Donnie Avery will visit the Chiefs Wednesday.

A straight-line speedster that has proven to be drop-prone, Avery would fill the DeSean Jackson role in Andy Reid's offense. He should come cheaply after posting just 781 yards and three touchdowns despite starting 16 games with Andrew Luck and Bruce Arians last season.
Related: Chiefs
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mar 13 - 8:36 AM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

The New York Post mentions free agents Donnie Avery and Brian Hartline as options for the Jets.

Avery makes a lot more sense. He'll be cheaper for the cap-strapped Jets, and he's a deep threat that Gang Green lacks at the moment. Plus, Avery is more of a role player. The Jets appear to have a set starting trio at receiver in Santonio Holmes, Jeremy Kerley, and Stephen Hill -- not that it's a good group.
Related: Brian Hartline
Source: New York Post
Mar 3 - 12:35 PM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

New OC Pep Hamilton talked up free agent WR Donnie Avery Wednesday.

Hamilton appears to be operating as if the Colts will re-sign Avery despite an inconsistent, drop-plagued 2012 campaign. It's a situation for T.Y. Hilton advocates to monitor closely. Hilton will be a breakout candidate no matter what, but if Avery does return the two could share some of the situational deep threat work.
Related: T.Y. Hilton
Source: Indianapolis Star
Feb 14 - 10:43 AM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Donnie Avery dropped 12 of 72 catchable passes this season, tying teammate T.Y. Hilton for the worst drop rate among NFL wideouts in 2012.

Hilton bungled 10 of the 60 catchable targets that came his way, costing Andrew Luck an even bigger rookie campaign. But while Hilton was a raw rookie that still has a ton of room to grow, Avery was a five-year veteran that has consistently disappointed in previous stops. Even if the impending free agent is back in Indy for next season, we fully expect Hilton to siphon plenty of snaps.
Related: Andrew Luck, T.Y. Hilton
Source: Pro Football Focus
Jan 23 - 8:39 AM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Donnie Avery managed just two catches on eight targets for 12 yards and rushed once for 15 yards at Baltimore in the Wild Card round of the playoffs.

Avery's fourth-quarter drop in the red zone on a critical third down took the wind out of the Colts' sails and aborted their comeback attempt. One of the NFL's least efficient receivers, Avery finished fourth in drops while catching just 53.6 percent of his targets. He was 46th in fantasy points. The Colts could use a more reliable receiver to go along with Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton next season.
Jan 6 - 5:28 PM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Donnie Avery was held without a catch in Sunday's win over the Texans.

Avery was listed as questionable going into Sunday's game and was used sparingly in the second half. He's been one of the least effective No. 2 receivers in football this season and continues to be outplayed by T.Y. Hilton. Avery will now focus on getting healthy for next week's Wild Card matchup with the Ravens. Barring an unexpected turnaround in the playoffs, the Colts are doubtful to re-sign Avery after giving him a one-year deal last offseason.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 04:39:00 PM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Donnie Avery (shoulder) was held out of Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Week 17 against the Colts.

Avery apparently got injured in Thursday's practice, because he was a full participant on Wednesday, "limited" Thursday, and then held out entirely on Friday. Look for T.Y. Hilton to start against the Texans, bookending Reggie Wayne.
Source: colts.com
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 03:46:00 PM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Donnie Avery (shoulder) was limited in practice on Thursday.

Avery was listed as "full" participation on Wednesday, so it's possible he may have suffered an injury of some kind in last week's win over the Chiefs. If Avery is forced to miss, exciting rookie T.Y. Hilton would see more opportunities against the Texans on Sunday.
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 05:53:00 PM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Donnie Avery caught five balls for 38 yards in the Colts' Week 16 win over the Chiefs.

He was targeted nine times, including once on a third-and-12 in the second half where Avery committed an ugly drop. Although his 2012 stats aren't terrible, Avery has been one of the weakest No. 2 receivers in football this season, typically getting outplayed by superior rookie teammate T.Y. Hilton. The Colts will face the Texans in Week 17 to wrap up the regular season.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 04:52:00 PM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Donnie Avery caught three passes for 37 yards in the Colts' Week 15 loss to the Texans.

He was targeted five times. Avery has been a maddeningly inconsistent fantasy player this year, mixing in a handful of big games with more-common clunkers. He should be on waiver wires as Indy travels to Kansas City in Week 16.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 04:45:00 PM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Donnie Avery (ribs) is listed as probable for Week 15 against the Texans.

Avery practiced in full on Thursday and Friday. With under 40 yards in three of his last four games, he'll be a weak WR3 option even in the plus matchup.
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 03:39:00 PM
Donnie Avery - WR - Chiefs

Donnie Avery (ribs) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice.

Avery is on track to play his normal role at Houston on Sunday. Rotoworld ranks him No. 44 among fantasy receivers for Week 15.
Source: colts.com
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 02:29:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Alex Smith
2Chase Daniel
3Tyler Bray
4Ricky Stanzi
RB1Jamaal Charles
2Knile Davis
3Shaun Draughn
4Cyrus Gray
5Jordan Roberts
GLB1Jamaal Charles
2Knile Davis
3RB1Jamaal Charles
2Knile Davis
FB1Anthony Sherman
2Braden Wilson
3Toben Opurum
WR11Dwayne Bowe
2Dexter McCluster
3Jamar Newsome
4Terrance Copper
5Mardy Gilyard
WR21Jon Baldwin
2Donnie Avery
3Devon Wylie
4Josh Bellamy
5Junior Hemingway
WR31Dexter McCluster
TE1Anthony Fasano
2Travis Kelce
3Tony Moeaki
4Kevin Brock
5Demetrius Harris
K1Ryan Succop