Tavon Wilson

Tavon Wilson

34-Year-Old SafetyS
 Free Agent  
Questionable
Injury Foot
Est. Return 4/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Tavon Wilson in 2023. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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$Signed a one-year, $1.13 million contract with the 49ers in March of 2021.
Won't return this season
SSan Francisco 49ers
Foot
January 26, 2022
Wilson (foot) won't play again this season after his 21-day window for reinstatement from injured reserve closed Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wilson was designated to return from IR in early January but didn't demonstrate enough progress to earn a spot on the 49ers' postseason roster. He totaled 10 tackles in eight games this season and is set to be a free agent in 2022.
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Wilson is an obscure name to most, but that might solely have to do with injury troubles. He has played a full season only twice in his six-year career, and in neither of his two years with Detroit. His per-snap production is very useful, however, so if he could just stay healthy he'd be a boon to IDP owners. If you took his 55 tackles from last year and projected it over 1,000 snaps, for instance, you'd get 101 tackles. You could do much worse for a DB2 gamble.
The 2016 season was Wilson's first in Detroit after spending the first four years of his career with the Patriots. The former second-round draft pick eventually beat out Rafael Bush to secure the Lions' starting strong safety role, and he showcased a pleasantly-surprising display of versatility by lining up in coverage, on the line, and in the slot. That isn't to say Wilson didn't have his bad moments, too, as he struggled from time to time both against the run and the pass. Although Bush bolted for New Orleans in the offseason, the ascending second-year Miles Killebrew waits in the wings and should give Wilson a run for his money in the chase to earn a starting spot in Week 1. Even if Killebrew ultimately wins out, Wilson will likely still see the field often, as Bush logged 500 snaps in a backup role last season.
Wilson signed with the Lions to presumably fill the team’s vacancy at free safety, but fellow free-agent acquiree Rafael Bush appears to have won that job. Subsequently, Wilson will be relegated to a role in nickel packages and likely won’t see enough playing time to flash any IDP appeal.
With Devin McCourty and Patrick Chung set to start at safty for the Patriots, Wilson -- a 2012 second-rounder, who recorded 22 tackles last season, will look to stick around as in a reserve/special teams role.
Provides the Patriots with depth at free safety, but no lock to secure a big role after recording just three tackles last season, his second as a pro.
Wilson, considered by most a major second-round reach in 2012, played both corner and safety in college, given him the sort of versatility the Patriots covet. He'll begin the 2013 season as a reserve. As a rookie, he racked up 41 tackles, including 10 in Week 5, when he drew a spot start. He's one to watch if injuries hit the New England secondary.
The Patriots selected Wilson in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft, 48th overall, which was viewed by many as a reach. Still, he's penciled in as the team's backup strong safety behind the productive (when healthy) Patrick Chung.
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Designated for return
SSan Francisco 49ers
Foot
January 6, 2022
The 49ers have designated Wilson (foot) for a return from IR.
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Shifts to injured reserve
SSan Francisco 49ers
Foot
November 15, 2021
Wilson (foot) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
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Ruled out Monday
SSan Francisco 49ers
Foot
November 13, 2021
Wilson (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rams, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Will miss some time
SSan Francisco 49ers
Foot
November 8, 2021
Wilson (foot) will miss some time and likely land on injured reserve, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Lands in San Fran
SSan Francisco 49ers
March 22, 2021
The 49ers are signing Wilson to a one-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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