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Dexter McCluster | Wide Receiver

Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Age / DOB:  (24) / 8/25/1988
Ht / Wt:  5'8' / 170
College: Mississippi
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Chiefs WR/RB Dexter McCluster will be used on punt returns this season.
Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub called McCluster "intriguing," and said "he can really make you miss and I just think he’s got a lot of untapped potential as a punt returner." Toub spent the last several seasons coaching Devin Hester, and believes McCluster has the skills needed to excel at the position. McCluster hasn't returned punts since his rookie season, and at 5-foot-8 170 pounds, he'll likely be used sparingly. Jun 1 - 3:26 PM
Source: Kansas City Star

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Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Chiefs WR/RB Dexter McCluster returned to OTA practice on Thursday.

McCluster had been sitting out with a hamstring injury, which caused him to miss all of last week. His return to OTAs means he's likely 100 percent, as teams never rush players back this time of year.
Source: Adam Teicher on Twitter
May 30 - 2:41 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Chiefs slot WR/RB Dexter McCluster has yet to return to practice after suffering a hamstring injury last week.

The injury doesn't appear to be serious, and the Chiefs are simply being cautious with their slot man. Hamstring injuries have a tendency to linger throughout the season if they're not dealt with properly, so McCluster will likely rest until he's 100 percent.
Source: Adam Teicher on Twitter
May 28 - 4:50 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

New Chiefs QB Alex Smith has come away impressed with Dexter McCluster in OTAs.

"Seeing how fluid he is, going in and out of those roles has been impressive for me to watch," Smith said Wednesday. "It’s easy to talk about in the meeting room to say let’s put (a) receiver in and have him run routes and be natural. ... It’s another thing to see it live. He’s a special guy." McCluster's talent has always been seductive on the practice field, but has never really translated to games. It's unlikely Andy Reid will be able to accomplish what Todd Haley and Brian Daboll couldn't, and make McCluster's unique skills change games.
Related: Alex Smith
Source: Kansas City Star
May 22 - 6:52 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Chiefs coach Andy Reid wanted to draft Dexter McCluster in 2010 and believes McCluster can add a "Joker" element to Kansas City's 2013 offense.

McCluster has been a borderline bust to this point, shuttling between tailback and slot receiver and failing to find a home. Reid sees McCluster's versatility as a positive. "He’s got a heart of a lion," Reid said. "He’s got tremendous quickness and can catch. He’s pretty good at running the football, so there is a place for him. You line him up everywhere. You can move him around and kind of do some unique things with him. ... I've got some things in mind for him."
Source: Kansas City Star
Apr 7 - 1:35 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

New coach Andy Reid said he's "got some things in mind" for Dexter McCluster.

In Philadelphia, Reid's gadget guy was outside burner DeSean Jackson. McCluster is quicker than fast -- he ran 4.58 at the 2010 Combine -- which theoretically makes him an ideal slot receiver. It's still not a major piece of Reid's offense, and we wouldn't expect anything more than a bit role for McCluster.
Source: Kansas City Star
Mar 14 - 8:59 AM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

New Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub is "intrigued" by Dexter McCluster as a punt returner.

"[McCluster] can really make you miss. I think he's got a lot of untapped potential as a punt returner," said Toub. McCluster has just 21 career returns at the NFL level and was rarely used in the role at Ole Miss. After being a disappointment on offense, Kansas City could salvage some value out of McCluster on special teams. Toub mentions Javier Arenas and Devon Wylie as other potential options.
Related: Javier Arenas, Devon Wylie
Source: Kansas City Star
Jan 28 - 8:02 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Dexter McCluster caught one pass for five yards in Kansas City's Week 17 loss to the Broncos.

He didn't carry the ball in the running game. McCluster's 52/452/1 2012 receiving line was a modest improvement on his 2011 numbers, but his 70 rushing yards were 446 fewer than he posted a year ago. The Chiefs' failure to find McCluster a consistent role — or quarterback — has surely played a part in his underwhelming numbers, but if the former Ole Miss standout was ready to be an NFL standout, we'd know by now. He won't be worth anything more than a late-round flier in deeper PPR leagues next summer.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 08:19:00 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Dexter McCluster (illness) is questionable for Week 17 after being added to the injury report and missing Friday's practice.

McCluster was absent from the injury report on Wednesday and Thursday. Although illnesses rarely hold players out, the "questionable" tag is a bit of a concern for Kansas City's underwhelming RB/WR hybrid. The entire Chiefs' passing game is best avoided against the Broncos.
Fri, Dec 28, 2012 05:46:00 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Dexter McCluster caught three passes for 30 yards and rushed once for a gain of ten in Kansas City's Week 16 loss to Indianapolis.

Terrance Copper left early due to an injury, so McCluster, Devon Wylie (3-36), and Jon Baldwin (2-64) were Kansas City's primary wide receivers all game. McCluster continues to underwhelm as a supposed "Joker" player in Kansas City's offense. The Chiefs' season will end when they face Denver in Week 17.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 05:13:00 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Dexter McCluster led the Chiefs with seven receptions for 59 yards in Week 15.

McCluster's 10 targets were six more than the next-closest teammate. His 31-yard catch-and-run in the fourth quarter was the offense's lone highlight of the game. McCluster is no more than a deep-league flex option in PPR formats.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 07:54:00 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Dexter McCluster was held to one catch for eight yards in the Chiefs' Week 14 loss to Cleveland.

He rushed once for no gain. McCluster has hardly been a factor in real life this season, and he's even less of a factor in fantasy football. Keep McCluster plastered to waiver wires as the Chiefs head to Oakland in Week 15.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 04:00:00 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Dexter McCluster (head) is listed as probable for Week 13 against the Panthers.

He was limited in Thursday's practice and participated fully in Friday's session. McCluster is not a fantasy option, but he will play in Sunday's game.
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 06:59:00 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Dexter McCluster (head) returned to a limited practice on Thursday.

McCluster has been cleared to play for Week 13. He was more involved in the offense last week but still failed to top 50 yards for the eighth time in 10 games.
Thu, Nov 29, 2012 06:43:00 PM
Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

Dexter McCluster (head) was held out of Wednesday's practice.

McCluster has reportedly been cleared to play for Week 13, so he should return on Thursday. McCluster was a big part of the Chiefs' game-plan before going down against the Broncos, but isn't a viable WR3 for the fantasy playoffs in PPR leagues.
Source: Adam Teicher on Twitter
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 04:00:00 PM

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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