Chris Henry of the Cincinnati Bengals has been activated following a four game suspension. Henry, who has seen his share of trouble with the law, immediately becomes a player of interest in fantasy football.

If Henry is on your league’s waiver wire, you should definitely think about picking him up. With Chad Johnson (or Chad Ocho Cinco, if you will) and TJ Houshmandzadeh not playing as well as usual, Henry could see a lot of passes headed his way.

However, not only is this good news for Henry, this is very good news for Carson Palmer. Palmer has been a below average fantasy football quarterback so far in 2008 but he usually has very good chemistry with Henry. Additionally, opposing defenses have a lot more trouble defending three talented wide receivers rather than just two.

It may take Henry a few games to be a featured part of the Bengals’ offensive attack, but he’s definitely a fantasy football sleeper to keep an eye on.

Can Chris Henry be the Bengals savior?

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Which players are underperforming right now but have a chance to finish the season strong? Here’s our list of sleepers in fantasy football as we head into Week 4 of the 2008 fantasy season.

QB Matt Cassel, New England Patriots
Not too long ago, fantasy football owners were rushing to get their hands on Matt Cassel after Tom Brady went down injured. Now his fantasy stock has plummeted. But give the guy time and remember, he still has Randy Moss on his side.

RB Ryan Torain, Denver Broncos
Currently, the Broncos are using a three-headed monster at running back with Selvin Young, Andre Hall and Michael Pittman. That could all change when Ryan Torain comes back if he’s able to impress the coaches again.

WR Chris Henry, Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals offense looks dead in the water. Chad Ocho Cinco doesn’t play like he’s related to Chad Johnson. That said, once Chris Henry comes back for Cincinnati following his suspension, he could become a very important part of that offense.

TE Dustin Keller, New York Jets
Brett Favre typically loves to pass to his tight ends, especially close to the end zone. While Dustin Keller has started off too amazingly, the rookie tight end for the Jets is starting to show signs of life. Keep an eye on him.

K Matt Prater, Denver Broncos
Jason Elam was the kicker for the Broncos forever. However, Matt Prater has stepped in and already has Broncos fans forgetting all about Elam. Prater has a strong long and should get plenty of opportunities in Denver’s high powered offense.

D New York Jets
The Jets defense hasn’t been too impressive yet this season but with all their free agent signings, this is a team that was bound to get off to a relatively slow start. Once they begin to mesh together, expect the Jets to become much better — especially defensively.

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On Every Morning Quarterback there is information on Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry and his four game suspension. On SquibKick, you can read the latest Brett Favre news, including the talk that Favre may be traded to the Vikings.

Could the Vikings be the next stop for Brett Favre?

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Chris Henry, the talented but troubled wide receiver, had his latest brush with the law dropped. Henry was suspended indefinitely by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, but now there is a chance that he could be reinstated before the start of the 2008 NFL season.

After being suspended, Henry was waived by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals are the only team Henry has ever played for in his NFL career. And while the Bengals waived him, Henry has indicated that he’d be open to rejoining Cincinnati’s team once he is reinstated.

Other teams that make sense for Henry other than the Bengals are the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos. The Cowboys are looking for a second wide receiver next to Terrell Owens and Henry could be a good fit. The Broncos are lacking depth in their wide receiving corps and Henry is arguably the most talented free agent on the market.

No matter where he ends up, Henry is an intriguing fantasy football option. When active, he’s a very good fantasy player. However, the risks associated with him make him a late round flyer at best.

Where will Chris Henry end up?

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Chris Henry, the troubled wide receiver who used to be a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, has been suspended indefinitely by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

Henry is a very talented wide receiver who just has never been able to stay out of trouble. His latest brush with the law involves a man accusing Henry of punching him in the face.

Henry has a trial date later in the month. If he’s found guilty, Henry will be suspended at least the entire 2008 season. The only chance Henry has of returning to the field this season is if he’s found innocent.

In terms of his fantasy football value, it’s safe to say he has no value at the moment. Even in a dynasty league, Henry isn’t very valuable because he will likely never be able to live up to his potential.

Is Chris Henry’s NFL Career Over?

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The Cincinnati Bengals took their first step in trying to replace the waived Chris Henry by signing Doug Gabriel to a one-year deal. Gabriel, who was out of football in 2007 after being cut in training camp by the Oakland Raiders, will vie for the third wide receiver job in Cincinnati.

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In his four years in the NFL, Gabriel has eight touchdowns. He’s known as a speed receiver who can beat most defenders up the field, however his lack of good hands has hurt him since being drafted in 2003 in the fifth round out of Central Florida.

In addition to the loss of Henry, the Bengals also lost Tab Perry to the Miami Dolphins. Cincinnati is banking on Gabriel, Antonio Chatman and Glenn Holt to provide depth at wide receiver.

To add even further uncertainty to the Bengals’ receiving corps, star wideout Chad Johnson has complained openly about not being traded away from Cincinnati. Johnson has even threatened a holdout if he doesn’t get moved. If the Bengals lose Johnson, suddenly TJ Houshmandzadeh is the only sure thing at wide receiver for Cincinnati.

Doug Gabriel’s projections for the 2008 NFL season depend largely on his role. If he secures the third wide receiver job, expect him to finish 2008 with about 600 yards and four touchdowns.

Although nothing official has been announced, multiple media sources are reporting that Chris Henry of the Cincinnati Bengals will be suspended indefinitely. Henry, who was arrested yet again earlier in the week, might have played his last game in the NFL.

While Henry has shown an abundance of talent on the football field, his inability to stay out of trouble has haunted him since his college days. He’s been given multiple second chances over the years and now his second chances have likely come to an end.

The Bengals reaction to Henry’s latest arrest was to release him. The rest of the NFL will wait to see what commissioner Roger Goodell will do before even thinking about signing him. However, there’s a good chance no team is will to touch him at this point.

Obviously, Henry’s fantasy stock is worthless at this point. The other player this really hurts is Carson Palmer. While the Bengals have a lot of weapons, Palmer was best when Henry was at his best as a premiere third wide receiver. Without Henry, Palmer’s job just got harder. For that reason, Palmer’s stock also has to be hurt by this news.

QB Kellen Clemens, New York Jets
It’s just a matter of time before Clemens is named the starter for the Jets. The Jets offense has taken a step back this season under Chad Pennington, while Clemens has shown enough promise to warrant a look. The good news for Clemens is that the Jets have a decent amount of weapons on offense, so if he plays well he could put up productive fantasy stats.

RB Jesse Chatman, Miami Dolphins
With Ronnie Brown out for the season with a torn ACL, Chatman is the next running back in line for Miami. While Chatman hasn’t had much of an NFL career, he’s shown spurts of talent over the years. He should get a chance to prove whether or not he can carry the load for the Dolphins. So far, Miami’s offense has been very friendly to running backs, meaning Chatman is a must pickup if he’s available.

RB Chris Henry, Tennessee Titans
Henry stepped in for Chris Brown and had a nice game backing up LenDale White. While Henry won’t be a great fantasy start with White healthy, he could get enough carries to be a decent emergency starter. If White goes down, Henry could be the next in line, even when Brown regains his health.

WR Chris Henry, Cincinnati Bengals
The original Chris Henry is also a nice pickup off the waiver wire this week. His suspension ends soon and there’s a good chance he’s in the lineup in Week 9. The Bengals have struggled without him and he should see a lot of passes coming his way once he’s allowed back on the field.