Roddy White's age may be starting to work against him.
Roddy White to have surgery on elbow, fantasy value continues to decline
Roddy White continues to deal with physical ailments this offseason. We take a look at the fantasy implications.
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White is scheduled to undergo “minor” elbow surgery, according to ESPN’s Vaugh McClure, but should be ready for Week 1. White was already unlikely to see much preseason action due to his lingering knee issues.
Fellow wide receiver Leonard Hankerson has been reported as a training camp star this offseason. He caught three passes for 15 yards and a touchdown in Friday's preseason game against the New York Jets. Hankerson will likely see more opportunities this season as the Falcons prepare for a future without White.
At 34 years old, it could be a tall order for White to see a full-time workload for 16 games this season. Still, when healthy, White is a veteran asset to the Atlanta Falcons offense. White caught 80 passes for 921 yards and seven touchdowns through 14 games in 2014.
Fantasy impact: White doesn't have the same fantasy pedigree he had several years ago. He's being drafted as a WR3 in most fantasy drafts and can be found in the 8th or 9th rounds typically. It's realistic to expect similar numbers to his 2014 season. Hankerson will likely go undrafted in most leagues, but could become a strong commodity if Julio Jones or White go down with an injury.
