San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd will attempt to rehab and play through his torn labrum in 2015, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Floyd suffered the injury diving for a deep Philip Rivers pass in Week 9's loss to the Chicago Bears.
Malcom Floyd will attempt to play through torn labrum, per report, isn’t a preferred fantasy option
The veteran wide receiver will attempt to play his final season on his own terms instead of succumbing to injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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The 34-year-old receiver is amid his last season in the NFL and would prefer to go out on his own terms, but the timetable for his return is not yet clear despite his willingness to play through the injury.
The Chargers have already lost Keenan Allen for the season, leaving Stevie Johnson and Dontrelle Inman at the top of the Chargers' wide receiver depth chart in the event Floyd is also off the field.
Fantasy impact: It’s difficult to imagine Floyd’s return at all, let alone a return that allows him to play at any level of effectiveness due to an injury that would hinder his ability to reach above his head.
If Floyd is able to play through the pain and produce at his usual level, he still isn’t an inspiring fantasy option despite putting up respectable numbers earlier in the season.
Johnson, Antonio Gates and Danny Woodhead ought to remain the focus in a prolific Chargers passing attack, giving fantasy owners the freedom to cut the ties on Floyd in leagues of all formats.
