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The Seattle Seahawks worked out free-agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe (Patriots) Monday, Dec. 17, but did not sign him.
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The New England Patriots released TE Visanthe Shiancoe Tuesday, Dec. 11.
Fantasy Impact: He might be done in the NFL.
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New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) will be active for the team's Week 12 game against the New York Jets Thursday, Nov. 21, but he'll be limited in the game. TE Visanthe Shiancoe could see more targets as a result.
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New England Patriots TEs Rob Gronkowski (forearm) and Aaron Hernandez (ankle) play two different positions within the team's offense. There is the traditional 'Y' position, who is 6-foot-5 or taller, at least 255 pounds, can run but absolutely must be a standout blocker. He has to be a viable receiver, but not a great one. There is also the 'F' or flex tight end, who is 6-foot-3 or taller, around 235 pounds, must be able to run and be an excellent pass receiver. He does not need to be a good blocker. If the team wants to stick with that system while Gronkowski is out, TEs Michael Hoomanawanui and Daniel Fells could fill Gronkowski's 'Y' position, while Hernandez and TE Visanthe Shiancoe would serve as the flex tight ends.
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The New England Patriots activated TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) from the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list Saturday, Nov. 10. He is expected to be active in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills with TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle) sidelined.
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New England Patriots TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. He is able to practice but is not eligible to come off the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list until Week 10.
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New England Patriots TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) took part in the team's walk-through Tuesday, Oct. 23, meaning he could be close to returning from the Injured Reserve. The team has 21 days to decide whether to activate him.
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New England Patriots TE Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) and DL Myron Pryor (pectoral) are both eligible to return to practice this week, but head coach Bill Belichick is still determining if either player will be healthy enough to be active in Week 7. However, Shiancoe, per the league's new rules, can't be activated for the active roster until Week 8. TE Michael Hoomanawanui will likely be cut to make room for Shiancoe.
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The New England Patriots placed Visanthe Shiancoe (hamstring) on Injured Reserve Wednesday, Sept. 5, and he is designated to return later in the season.
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The New England Patriots could place TE Visanthe Shiancoe (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve, according to sources. Shiancoe could possibly be placed on the new short-term Injured Reserve, making him eligible to return later in the season.
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