Falcon’s Roddy White tells fantasy owners “don’t start me” if he doesn’t practice
By Bryant West
Atlanta Falcon’s star receiver Roddy White admitted yesterday that he had a high-ankle sprain and would not be 100% for a while. On Monday, he sent out a warning to any fantasy football players that they should avoid starting him if he is unable to practice over the week.
As far as fantasy if I don't participate in practice than don't start me it's a red flag
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) September 9, 2013
While White was certainly nice enough to worry about potential fantasy football owners—many players ignore fantasy all together—he did apparently draw a line when fans asked him to give injury updates before a game.
No I can't give out an injury report before the game. I play real football and it would be stupid to tip the other team off and say I'm hurt
— Roddy White (@roddywhiteTV) September 9, 2013
The Falcons lost their season opener in Week 1 to the New Orleans Saints 23-17 down in Louisiana, with White clearly limited by his injury. He finished with just two receptions for 19 yards. The Falcons return to Atlanta for a Wekk 2 contest against the Saint Louis Rams.