A.J. Green

With how bad the Bengals defense has been, it's led to Andy Dalton throwing the ball a ton. It's not like they have many weapons in the offense, either. With John Ross out for a while, they've had to resort to Auden Tate. Knowing that Green had surgery to fix the problem he was having is much better than wondering if he'll re-injure it. The timeframe was all we were waiting on, and it appears that timeframe has been moved up. Green should return very soon, and when in the lineup, he's been a top-20 receiver throughout his entire career. You're buying a player who should see a minimum of eight targets per game upon his return.

A.J. Green 'will not be traded' according to head coach

A.J. Green has been the subject of trade rumors lately but according to head coach Zac Taylor, Green will not be dealt. These trade rumors likely coincide with Cincinnati's troubles this season and Green's impending free agency at the conclusion of the 2019 season.

Fantasy Impact

Green is someone who, if healthy, should be a WR1 option rest-of-season. While a trade could increase Green's fantasy stock, it also could lower it if he lands on a less pass-focused team. For now, Green will stay put and continue to nurse his ankle injury back to game-ready status. Green has a chance to be on the field as soon as Week 7.