- Michael Bandy
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- Team DEN
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Headed for free agency
The Chargers announced Friday that they will not tender Bandy, making him an unrestricted free agent, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bandy took advantage of Los Angeles' depleted wideout corps in 2022 and made 10 appearances, catching 10 of 21 targets for 89 yards. The undrafted product of out San Diego has experience as a kick returner too and should be able to latch on with a new team ahead of training camp.
Published: Fri, Mar 10 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet season
Bandy caught 10 of his 21 targets for 89 yards during the 2022-23 season.
Analysis: Bandy began the season on the practice squad but was later signed to the active roster due to various Chargers receivers suffering injuries. The 2021 undrafted free agent had his best game Week 9 against the Falcons, recording half of his total receptions on the season, as both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams were out with injuries. However, Bandy saw his role drastically decrease once both receivers returned to action.
Published: Tue, Jan 10 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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Inactive for Monday Night Football
Bandy (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday's matchup against the Colts.
Analysis: Bandy will be a healthy scratch for a second straight week. The undrafted wideout out of San Diego has caught 10 of 21 targets for 89 yards across 10 appearances (198 offensive snaps), but it appears he's fallen out of the Chargers' wideout rotation now that Mike Williams is healthy.
Published: Mon, Dec 26 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Unavailable Week 15
Bandy (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Analysis: Bandy won't be available this weekend versus Tennessee due to a coach's decision, as his role as a wide receiver will be even more limited now that Mike Williams appears back to full health. His next chance to suit up will now come Week 16 in Indianapolis.
Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Barely used in win
Bandy went without a target while taking the field for two of the Chargers' 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-24 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Even though the Chargers were without Mike Williams (ankle), Bandy still couldn't carve out much of a role in Los Angeles' receiver rotation. The two snaps were Bandy's fewest in his eight appearances on the season.
Published: Wed, Nov 30 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to No. 5 receiver role
Bandy did not catch his only target Sunday in a Week 11 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: Bandy played at least 58 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps in each of the team's games between Week 7 and Week 10, but he saw just eight snaps (12 percent) Sunday. That was largely due to the return of both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams (ankle), though Williams reaggravated his injury in the first half. Even if Williams is forced to miss Week 12, Bandy probably won't be a major contributor with Allen back on the field and Joshua Palmer and DeAndre Carter seemingly ahead of him on the…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Kept in check
Bandy did not catch his lone target in the 22-16 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.
Analysis: With Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (foot) out once again, Bandy wound up playing 49 offensive snaps (84 percent); however, the short-yardage specialist was completely kept in check. Despite the extended playing time of late, the undrafted rookie hasn't been able to attract much in the way of targets.
Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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Does little with many targets
Bandy caught five of his eight targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Given Bandy somehow tallied negative yards across eight targets combined the previous two weeks, Sunday's performance is admittedly an upgrade, but with Bandy slotted into what amounts to a "bubble specialist" role, it's hard to imagine the yards-per-target figure improving noticeably. The undrafted rookie did play 79 percent of the offensive snaps with both Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (ankle) out, so it's possible Bandy could have some value in deeper PPR leagues next week with…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 8 at 5:54am by Rotowire.com
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Loses yards on six targets
Bandy recorded minus-5 receiving yards on six targets while playing 40 of the Chargers' 69 snaps on offense in last Sunday's 37-23 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Incredibly, Bandy has negative yardage on eight targets over his last two contests, as he recorded a four-yard reception on two looks in the Chargers' previous game Week 6 versus the Broncos. The 58 percent snap share he saw Week 7 was a new season-high rate, but expect Bandy's opportunities to take a hit coming out of the Week 8 bye if Keenan Allen (hamstring) -- who was limited against the Seahawks -- and Joshua Palmer (concussion) are both available. Bandy may not fall out of the game plan…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 27 at 6:16am by Rotowire.com
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Signed to 53-man roster
The Chargers signed Bandy from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bandy had been elevated from the practice squad three times prior to this week, so Los Angeles was required to sign him to the active roster in order to summon him again. The second-year pro has logged 28 offensive snaps on the campaign, catching three of four targets for 53 yards. He'll serve as much-needed wide receiver depth with Keenan Allen (hamstring) deemed questionable and Joshua Palmer (concussion) ruled out for Sunday's contest against Seattle.
Published: Sat, Oct 22 at 7:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves back to practice squad
Bandy reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Bandy was elevated to the Chargers' active roster prior to the team's Monday night matchup against the Broncos, where he played two snaps on special teams, five offensive snaps and hauled in one of two targets for four yards. Because Monday was the third consecutive week in which the 190-pounder had been promoted from the team's practice squad, he'll now have to sign to the Chargers' active roster in order to be eligible to play again in 2022.
Published: Tue, Oct 18 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up for Monday night
The Chargers elevated Bandy from the practice squad to their active roster Monday ahead of their game versus Denver, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It will be the third consecutive week Bandy is active for the Chargers and the last time he's eligible to be elevated from the practice squad before he would have to be signed to the team's active roster in order to play. The 24-year-old wideout has two receptions for 49 yards on two targets through two games this season.
Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice squad
Bandy reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Analysis: Bandy received the promotion with Keenan Allen (hamstring) still out of action. The 24-year-old saw five snaps on offense in the Week 5 win over the Browns, but he failed to tally any stats. Depending on Allen's status for Week 6, Bandy could find himself back with the active roster.
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Promoted to active roster
Bandy has been elevated to the Chargers' active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Browns,
Analysis: With Keenan Allen (hamstring) still sidelined, Bandy has again been called up to provide depth at wide receiver. He will be eligible for just one more game-day activation this season.
Published: Sat, Oct 8 at 11:34am by Rotowire.com
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Comes back off active roster
Bandy reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Bandy caught both of his targets for 49 yards while playing 20 of the Bolts' 70 offensive snaps Sunday. The 24-year-old wideout was elevated from the team's practice squad for the first time with top receiver Keenan Allen (hamstring) sidelined for the third straight game in Week 4. Bandy is now available for two more game-day activations from the Chargers' practice squad this season.
Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins active roster
Bandy was elevated to the Chargers' active roster Saturday.
Analysis: A preseason standout for the Chargers, Bandy will make his first appearance on the 53-man roster with Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Jalen Guyton (knee) both out. The 5-foot-10 wideout likely won't see many snaps unless more injuries topple the top of the Chargers' wide receiving corps.
Published: Sat, Oct 1 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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Headed to practice squad
The Chargers signed Bandy to the practice squad Wednesday.
Analysis: Bandy was part of the Chargers' final roster cuts Tuesday after re-signing with the team on a futures deal in January. The undrafted wideout managed to play 15 total snaps during his lone elevation from the team's practice squad in Week 16 last year.
Published: Thu, Sep 1 at 11:25am by Rotowire.com
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Waived by Chargers
The Chargers waived Bandy on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Bandy signed a futures deal with the Chargers in January after appearing in one regular season game last year. However, he finds himself among a wave of cuts ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. If he clears waivers, he'll likely return to Los Angeles' practice squad.
Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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