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Danny Amendola | Wide Receiver

Team: St. Louis Rams
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 188
Age / DOB:  (26) / 11/2/1985
College: Texas Tech
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Rams re-signed restricted free agent WR Danny Amendola to a one-year, $1.972 million contract.
It's his second-round tender. The Rams didn't want to lose Amendola, but his stats are likely in for a rude awakening in new coach Jeff Fisher's run-first offense. Amendola is a slot receiver only, and he may not play on early downs in the new system. The Rams want to get better at the wideout spots in the draft. Apr 25 - 10:15 PM
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

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Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Restricted free agent Danny Amendola (elbow, triceps) says he's "100 percent."

Amendola took part in the beginning of Rams OTAs Monday, and was able to do "everything." He said he plans to fully participate in the Rams' upcoming minicamp. "I've got range of motion and full strength back," he said. "I'll continue to work on the little stuff, just to get finely tuned. But mostly it's all the way back." Tendered at the second-round level, Amendola technically has until April 20 to sign outside offer sheets, but appears almost certain to remain with the Rams.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Apr 3 - 12:53 PM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, it "wouldn't be a shock" if the Rams didn't match offers for restricted free agent Danny Amendola.

Amendola proved very adept in the slot in 2009 and 2010 before missing all but one game in 2011, but has extremely limited after-the-catch ability. The Rams have 2011 draft picks Greg Salas and Austin Pettis available as potential in-house replacements, and would receive a second-round pick if they let Amendola walk.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Mar 15 - 12:14 PM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

CBS Boston's Scott Zolak reports restricted free agent Danny Amendola was spotted in Boston Wednesday.

Whether or not he was visiting the Patriots hasn't been confirmed, but the Boston media has been mentioning Amendola as a possible Pats' target for days. Amendola was limited to just one game by a triceps injury in 2011, but hauled in 85 catches for 689 yards in 2010. Although Amendola is far more limited after the catch, his game strongly resembles Wes Welker's. However, he was tendered at the second-round level by the Rams, which would be a steep price for the Pats to surrender for a player with a career 4.4 YAC.
Related: Patriots
Source: Scott Zolak on Twitter
Mar 15 - 10:51 AM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Restricted free agent WR Danny Amendola has been informed the Rams will tender him at the second-round level.

The tender carries an expected salary of $1.927 million. Though he's sure-handed and able to get open over the middle, Amendola has shown little run-after-catch ability in St. Louis. He won't draw serious interest league-wide at the price of a second-round pick.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Mar 9 - 12:43 PM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Rams placed WR Danny Amendola (triceps surgery) on injured reserve, ending his season.

The Rams discovered last Wednesday that Amendola required season-ending surgery. His loss is a huge blow for a team that's received astoundingly poor receiver play this season, and could have them playing mix-and-match for weeks to come. Former Raider Nick Miller has taken Amendola's place on the roster, and should get a look on offense, perhaps even in the slot. For now, rookie Austin Pettis has a loose grip on the job. Set for restricted free agency this offseason, it's an unideal time for Amendola to land on I.R., but the good news is he isn't dealing with a lower-body injury. He should be able to return to his usual effectiveness in 2012.
Related: Nick Miller, Austin Pettis
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 12:24:00 PM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Danny Amendola will undergo triceps surgery and be placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

Amendola had a small triceps tear that he tore further during practice last week. Now he needs surgery and is facing a four-month recovery. Amendola is scheduled to hit restricted free agency after this season.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Thu, Oct 6, 2011 11:33:00 AM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Adam Caplan of TheSidelineView.com reports that Danny Amendola will miss the rest of the 2011 season with a torn triceps muscle.

The Rams will continue to mix and match at receiver. Amendola went for a second opinion on his elbow/triceps injury Wednesday, and it apparently confirmed the muscle tear. Caplan doesn't know whether Amendola will require surgery, but it's probably a good bet that he will. Rookie Austin Pettis has been working as St. Louis' slot receiver for the past two games, managing six catches for 40 yards. Fellow rookie Greg Salas was tried in the role Weeks 1-2, but flopped badly and has since been deactivated on game days.
Related: Greg Salas, Austin Pettis
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 02:33:00 PM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Rams HC Steve Spagnuolo announced at his Monday press conference that Danny Amendola will get a second opinion on his ailing elbow Wednesday.

Amendola was originally believed to have a slight chance of returning in Week 4, but was downgraded from questionable to doubtful hours before Sunday's game. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the move came after Amendola "re-injured his triceps" in practice. If his Wednesday checkup reveals a serious triceps injury, he could be headed for season-ending surgery. If not, he may still be in line to return following St. Louis' Week 5 bye. We'll know more in 48 hours.
Mon, Oct 3, 2011 04:17:00 PM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

CBS Sports reports that Danny Amendola may now need surgery after suffering a setback with his dislocated left elbow.

The injury was referred to as a "triceps" in a Sunday morning report, which isn't good news for a Rams team that can't buy a break. A triceps surgery would probably be year-ending for Amendola. St. Louis' slot receiver is scheduled for a second opinion this week after an initial MRI. The setback happened when Amendola forced himself into practice on Thursday.
Source: CBS Sports
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 06:26:00 PM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Danny Amendola re-injured his triceps during practice last week, leaving his status "uncertain and shaky."

Now we know why Amendola was downgraded from "questionable" to doubtful" late in the week. He'll see a specialist on Monday and his availability for when the Rams come out of their bye in Week 6 is now in doubt. We'd still try to hold Amendola in PPR formats until more is known.
Related: Mike Sims-Walker
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 12:04:00 PM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Rams declared WR Danny Amendola, WR Greg Salas, RB Jerious Norwood, CB Roderick Hood, LB Jabara Williams, TE Stephen Spach and DE C.J. Ah You inactive for Week 4 against the Redskins.

As expected, both Steven Jackson (quad) and Cadillac Williams (hamstring) are active, as is TE Michael Hoomanawanui (back). Williams is extremely unlikely to out-carry Jackson for the second straight week with Jackson believed to be as healthy as he's been since Week 1. The fact that third-string RB Norwood is inactive indicates the Rams are confident both Jackson and Williams should be able to hold up this afternoon. Danny Amendola (elbow) should return after the Rams' Week 5 bye. Greg Salas finds himself inactive in favor of Austin Pettis for the second straight week.
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 11:38:00 AM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Danny Amendola (elbow) has been downgraded to "doubtful" for Sunday's game against the Redskins.

As expected, Amendola will sit out today with the bye looming in Week 5. He figures to return at close to 100 percent for the Week 6 game against the Packers. PPR owners should note that Amendola racked up 123 targets last year and six more in this year's opener before going down.
Source: Associated Press
Sun, Oct 2, 2011 10:51:00 AM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Danny Amendola (elbow) did not practice Friday and is not expected to play in Week 4 against the Redskins.

St. Louis' slot receiver is officially listed as questionable, but the Post-Dispatch has insisted all week that Amendola is unlikely to play. The fact that he didn't practice Friday also sends that message. There isn't a Rams receiver worth locking into lineups against a solid Skins pass defense.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Fri, Sep 30, 2011 03:13:00 PM
Danny Amendola - WR - Rams

Danny Amendola graduated to team drills Thursday for the first time since dislocating his elbow in the season opener.

He was officially limited and is still considered doubtful to face the Redskins on Sunday. The Rams have a bye next week, so Amendola will have plenty of time to get ready for a Week 6 return against the Packers. He's worth scooping up in PPR formats.
Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Thu, Sep 29, 2011 04:01:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Sam Bradford
2Kellen Clemens
3Tom Brandstater
RB1Steven Jackson
2Isaiah Pead
3Daryl Richardson
4Chase Reynolds
5Nick Schwieger
GLB1Steven Jackson
2Isaiah Pead
3RB1Steven Jackson
2Isaiah Pead
FB1Brit Miller
WR11Brian Quick
2Steve Smith
3Danario Alexander
4Austin Pettis
5Nicholas Johnson
WR21Chris Givens
2Danny Amendola
3Greg Salas
4Brandon Gibson
5Michael Campbell
WR31Danny Amendola
TE1Lance Kendricks
2Michael Hoomanawanui
3Matthew Mulligan
4Cory Harkey
5Brody Eldridge
K1Greg Zuerlein
2Garrett Lindholm