Seahawks Cut Shaun Alexander – Fantasy Impact

Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday. Alexander, who struggled through a mediocre 2007 campaign, will be free to sign with another NFL team.

Not too long ago, Alexander was a fantasy football franchise player. He was a top three pick who could be counted on to bring you big points on a weekly basis. Nowadays, it’s unsure whether he’ll be able to land a starting role in the 2008 NFL season.

As far as the Seahawks are concerned, they needed to move on. The fans had grown tired of Alexander and Seattle had brought in a couple of other running backs. Julius Jones and TJ Duckett were signed and now both of those players will get a lot of carries for the Seahawks. Jones will be more responsible for yardage, while Duckett will likely be the goal line back.

Alexander’s next stop in the NFL is unknown at this point. While he isn’t expected to retire, he’ll need to fight for carries in 2008. Which teams could be interested in signing Alexander? Two teams that really need running back help are the Detroit Lions and the New York Jets. The Lions waived Kevin Jones earlier in the offseason and could be looking for a replacement. The Jets have signed a number of veteran players and could view Alexander as another veteran that can help the team win now.

There have also been ties between Alexander and the Cincinnati Bengals. Alexander could end up with the Bengals to further bolster their running game.

Alexander’s fantasy projections for the 2008 season will depend on what team he signs with and how many carries he’s expected to get. However, in all scenarios, he won’t be viewed as anything more than a third or fourth rounder in a fantasy football draft.

Here is one fan who thinks you should leave Shaun Alexander alone: