Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Eagles.
Osborn will be a healthy scratch for the second straight week after Washington claimed him off waivers Dec. 11. Though the Commanders placed Noah Brown (kidney) on IR shortly after picking up Osborn, it appears that the latter isn't high enough on the wideout depth chart to be called upon for gameday. Terry McLaurin, Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus, Jamison Crowder and Luke McCaffrey will make up the team's wide-receiver room Sunday.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Healthy scratch Sunday
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Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
The wide receiver was claimed off waivers from the Patriots on Wednesday. Osborn joined Washington after the team learned that Noah Brown would likely miss the rest of the season with a kidney injury, but Dyami Brown, Olamide Zaccheaus and Luke McCaffrey remain ahead of the new addition on the depth chart behind top receiver Terry McLaurin.
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Commanders' K.J. Osborn: Claimed by Washington
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Washington claimed Osborn off waivers from New England on Wednesday, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
The Patriots cut Osborn on Tuesday, opting to move forward with Kendrick Bourne and a slew of young players in their receiver room. The Commanders jumped at the opportunity to add a veteran wideout with considerable starting experience, having recently learned that Noah Brown is likely to miss the rest of the season with a kidney injury. Osborn doesn't profile as a one-for-one replacement, but he could end up being part of the plan to replace Brown, potentially splitting snaps with Olamide Zaccheaus, Dyami Brown and Luke McCaffrey behind No. 1 receiver Terry McLaurin.
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K.J. Osborn: Cut loose by New England
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The Patriots will waive Osborn on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
After joining New England on a one-year deal in the offseason, Osborn played at least 60 percent of the offensive snaps in each the Patriots' first four games of the season but recorded just five receptions for 31 yards and no touchdowns on 13 targets. The Patriots have largely phased him out since Week 5, as Osborn has been active for just three of the team's last nine games while notching two receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown on five targets during that span. The Patriots are opting to part ways with the veteran wideout, who will now have the opportunity to catch on elsewhere before the regular season comes to a close.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Healthy scratch for Week 13
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Osborn (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
For the third week in a row, Osborn will be a healthy scratch as the Patriots roll with a wide-receiver corps of DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker. Osborn's next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 15.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Inactive Sunday
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Osborn is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
With Osborn a healthy scratch for the second straight game, the Patriots' Week 12 wideout corps will be comprised of DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Inactive Sunday
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Osborn is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
With Osborn a healthy scratch Sunday, the Patriots' Week 11 wideout corps will be comprised of DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Ja'Lynn Polk, Kendrick Bourne and Javon Baker.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: No catches Sunday
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Osborn logged 29 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
After being a healthy scratch in Week 9, Osborn returned to the mix Sunday, while finishing second among New England's wideouts in terms of snaps. However, he didn't catch his only target in the contest, and unless his volume picks up in the coming weeks, he'll remain off the fantasy radar.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Back in lineup Sunday
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Osborn is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Osborn was a healthy scratch in Week 9, but following the NFL trade deadline he remains in the Patriots' wideout mix. However, with DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and Kendrick Bourne likely slated to lead the team's Week 10 WR corps, Osborn isn't a high-percentage fantasy option.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Inactive Sunday
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Osborn is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
With Osborn and Tyquan Thornton not playing Sunday, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker are available to handle the Patriots' Week 9 wideout duties. With the NFL trade deadline looming, it's possible that Osborn could be on the move in the coming days.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Finds end zone
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Osborn recorded two receptions on three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Osborn looked to be phased out of the New England offense, as he failed to log a snap in Week 6. However, he managed to make an impact Sunday with DeMario Douglas (illness) held out for much of the second half and Ja'Lynn Polk continuing to struggle. Osborn's primary impact came midway through the fourth quarter when he hauled in a 22-yard touchdown reception. He'll likely return to a minimal role in Week 8 against the Jets, though it will be worth monitoring the health of the Patriots' other pass catchers.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Suiting up Sunday
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Osborn (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Osborn, who was inactive in Week 5, was limited in practice this week before heading into the weekend listed as questionable. Though he's back in the lineup after a one-week absence, given that Ja'Lynn Polk, Kendrick Bourne and DeMario Douglas are also in New England's WR mix, Osborn isn't a high-percentage fantasy option until or unless he's able to establish consistent rapport with rookie QB Drake Maye, who's making his first NFL regular-season start Sunday.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Limited to start Week 6 prep
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Osborn (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Osborn sat out this past Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, but it's encouraging to see him participating in a limited fashion after he failed to practice at all last week. The veteran wideout has only five catches for 31 yards this season, but if Osborn is able to play against the Texans this Sunday, he could benefit from New England switching from Jacoby Brissett to rookie third overall pick Drake Maye at quarterback.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Questionable after three DNPs
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Osborn (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
It would be surprising if Osborn managed to suit up considering he didn't practice in any capacity all week, but the Patriots are leaving the door open for the wide receiver to play with a questionable designation. More snaps on the outside would be available for a combination of Ja'Lynn Polk, Tyquan Thornton, Kayshon Boutte and Javon Baker if Osborn sits, DeMario Douglas should continue to man the slot in New England's underwhelming receiving corps, and team may also get back Kendrick Bourne (knee) from the reserve/PUP list for Week 5 action.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Misses another practice
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Osborn (shoulder) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Osborn also missed Wednesday's session, so he likely will need to practice in some capacity Friday in order to have a chance to play Sunday against the Dolphins. Either way, with five catches for 31 yards on 13 targets through in four games to date, Osborn carries modest fantasy value.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: One catch Sunday
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Osborn logged 42 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the 49ers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Osborn, who started alongside Ja'Lynn Polk (53 snaps) on Sunday, caught one of five targets for three yards. With just five catches on 13 targets for 31 yards through four games, Osborn is off the radar in all but the deepest of fantasy formats.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: One catch versus Seattle
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Osborn was on the field for 51 of the Patriots' 68 snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Seahawks and caught one of his two targets for seven yards.
Osborn and Ja'Lynn Polk (41 snaps) started at wide receiver for the Patriots in Week 2, while DeMario Douglas (38 snaps) and Tyquan Thornton (31 snaps) also were in the mix. Going forward, there will be weeks in which Osborn and his fellow WRs will be more involved, but against the Seahawks at least, New England's offense was paced by the run game, with tight end Hunter Henry (eight catches on 12 targets) serving as QB Jacoby Brissett's top target.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Plays as starter again
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Osborn recorded two receptions (on four targets) for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Commanders.
Osborn was a starting outside receiver alongside Tyquan Thornton and was second on the team with 21 snaps on the first 31 offensive plays. He was targeted deep regularly, and he did connect with Drake Maye on a 48-yard catch -- only for it to be nullified by a penalty. The Patriots appear set to rotate their wide receiver corps early in the season, and Osborn is in the group that should see the field plenty Week 1 against Cincinnati.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: Brief appearance Thursday
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Osborn logged four snaps in Thursday's 17-3 preseason win over the Panthers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
In his brief appearance in the Patriots' exhibition opener, Osborn wasn't targeted, but he did get his limited snaps in with the starting offense in a game which DeMario Douglas (hand) and Kendrick Bourne (knee, PUP) were unavailable for. As the coming season approaches, it's plausible that Osborn could secure a key role in the team's WR corps out of the gate, particularly if Bourne is out or limited come Week 1. While Douglas appears destined to have a steady role for the team, there's otherwise plenty left to be sorted out this preseason, with Osborn, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, Tyquan Thornton, Kayshon Boutte and Jalen Reagor all competing for depth chart slotting.
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Patriots' K.J. Osborn: First through drills at camp
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Osborn and JuJu Smith-Schuster were the first wide receivers through drills Thursday, Henry McKenna of FOX Sports reports.
This is unlikely to change anyone's mind about rookie second-round pick Ja'Lynn Polk and second-year pro DeMario Douglas being the New England wideouts generating the most fantasy attention. Osborn has a chance at a top-three role and quite a bit of playing time, but his output as the No. 3 receiver in Minnesota the past three seasons suggests he's highly unlikely to be targeted at a high rate even if he's on the field a lot. He signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Patriots in March, setting him up to compete with Polk, Douglas, Smith-Schuster, rookie fourth-round pick Javon Baker and (eventually) Kendrick Bourne (ACL tear).
