Josh Reynolds injury update: Should fantasy managers be concerned for Week 8 Fantasy Football

According to ESPN, Josh Reynolds was one of two individuals injured in a shooting at a club last week. The Denver Broncos wide receiver was shot twice, once in the back of his head and once in his left arm.

The Broncos released a statement saying that the pass catcher was receiving treatment for minor injuries.

Should fantasy managers be concerned about Josh Reynolds?

According to ESPN, Josh Reynolds was treated and released from a hospital in Denver a few hours after the shooting. He's now recuperating in familiar surroundings.

It's important to note that Reynolds underwent minor finger surgery early in October and was subsequently placed on the injured reserve. This placement ruled Reynolds out of action for at least the next four fixtures. The earliest time that Reynolds can hope to return to the Gridiron would be against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 10.

Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about Reynolds. The wide receiver survived what could have ended up as a tragic tale, and he's now out of the dark. However, it won't be the best move to have Reynolds start any games until he at least returns to training.

How has Josh Reynolds performed this season?

Josh Reynolds had an average start to the season before he suffered the finger injury. The veteran pass catcher had amassed a stat line of 12 catches, 183 receiving yards, and one touchdown in five games.

He led the team in receiving yards in the first two games of the season, amassing 45 receiving yards against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 and 93 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2.

In the interim, the Denver Broncos have been just fine. They go into Week 8 with a 4-3 record and will fancy themselves against the Carolina Panthers. However, their next few games may prove difficult, as they will face the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, and Atlanta Falcons before facing the Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns before their Week 14 bye.