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Reynolds

Reynolds has been on injured reserve since getting surgery on his finger six weeks ago. He was also the victim of a shooting shortly after, but sustained only minor injuries from the incident. The Broncos opened Reynolds’ practice window last week and he starts this week out as a full participant. It is possible Reynolds will be activated off injured reserve for Week 12 against the Raiders, but he will be on the fringe of fantasy relevance when playing.

Reynolds is currently on injured reserve while recovering from finger surgery. The Broncos opened his practice window this week, but the veteran wideout will miss at least one more game. Devaughn Vele remains the only interesting Broncos receiver outside of Courtland Sutton, and even he is barely clocking in as a WR5.

Reynolds was placed on injured reserve after undergoing minor surgery on his finger five weeks ago. He was also the victim of a shooting shortly after being placed on injured reserve. Thankfully, the incident only left him with minor injuries. His return will make a jumbled Denver receiver room even more messy aside from Courtland Sutton.

It was reported earlier by 9News.com that Reynolds was shot once in the arm and once in the back of the head during a shooting that took place early last Friday morning. The Broncos did not give any further details on Reynolds’ status, but it sounds as if the worst is behind him regarding this incident. Reynolds was already on injured reserve due to a finger injury and isn’t eligible to return until Week 10. It’s not known at this time if Reynolds will miss any extended time.

According to the report, Reynolds and another man were injured in the shooting after another vehicle followed them from the club and later opened fire on them. Two suspects were later arrested following an investigation into the incident. Reynolds was reportedly struck once in the arm and once in the back of the head, although we don’t know the severity of his injuries beyond that. The veteran receiver is currently on injured reserve due to a broken finger.

Reynolds underwent “minor surgery” on his finger on Friday and was previously reported to only be looking at a minor absence. He will now miss at least four games while on injured reserve. This cements Lil’Jordan Humphrey as the team’s WR2 moving forward.

NBC Houston’s Aaron Wilson reports Reynolds “underwent minor finger surgery and, after a successful procedure, is expected to miss at least one game and likely a few more as he works to return potentially later this month.” Reynolds’ absence could result in more playing time for the Broncos’ explosive backups, like Marvin Mims Jr. and Troy Franklin, but nothing is guaranteed.

Reynolds also missed Wednesday’s practice and is trending toward missing Week 6’s game against the Chargers if he can’t get on the practice field Friday. Reynolds has a line of 12-183-1 on the season but has totaled just 45 yards on three receptions over the last three weeks. Even if he starts, he can’t be trusted as far as fantasy is concerned.

Reynolds did not practice with an apparent hand issue to start Week 6. He has 12 catches for 163 yards and a touchdown this season, with much of his production coming in Weeks 1 and 2. Reynolds has little fantasy relevance, but if he misses Week 6, more opportunities could open up for Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Troy Franklin, and Devaughn Vele.

Reynolds’ touchdown came on a green zone target following a 24-yard gain by Courtland Sutton. Reynolds was basically invisible outside of that. He is not on the fantasy radar against the Chargers in Week 6.