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  • Inbox: Football will forever be a game of who wants it more?
    • Inbox: Football will forever be a game of who wants it more?
    The preseason awaits the Packers’ young running backs...2021
  • • Ranking NFL 2021 late-round rookie running backs by chances to make a legitimate Year 1 impact
    Which rookie running backs selected in Round 6 or 7 have the best chance to succeed right away?...2021
  • • Top 10 Running Backs for 2021 Fantasy Football
    As I drove by KFC earlier this week I was reminded that I still need to watch the Lifetime Original about Colonel Sanders, A Recipe for Seduction, starring Mario Lopez. Then Colonel Sanders got me to thinking about how I wanted to sneak Miles Sanders into my top 10 running back rankings this preseason. Then a squirrel ran by and I chased it around for 30 minutes. Later that night I sat down to com...2021
  • • Kareem Hunt thinks he and Nick Chubb can both reach 1,000 yards in 2021
    There was a point last season where it seemed a near certainty that Cleveland running backs Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt would both reach 1,000 yards rushing. In early December, even Browns RBs coach Stump Mitchell said it was “going to happen.” Chubb and Hunt each had over 1,000 yards from scrimmage. But only Chubb [more]...2021
  • • Ranking the five rookie running backs who will be most productive in 2021: Jets' Michael Carter tops list
    Which running backs can make the biggest impact in their first NFL seasons?...2021
  • • Running Back Age Analysis
    At What Age Should You Fade A Running Back in Fantasy?   The previous intro worked so well for the wide receiver age analysis article we decided to use it again.  Whether it is dynasty or redraft understanding when the cliff typically comes for a fantasy asset is key to staying ahead of the game. What we did was review the last 10 seasons of running back production by age to see when the drop...2021
  • • Patrick Mahomes can envision Chiefs increasing passes to RBs out of the backfield
    As long as the Chiefs have Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes, they’re going to be one of the league’s most explosive offenses. But one element Kansas City apparently would like to improve for 2021 is increasing the running backs’ involvement in the team’s pass game. Second-year back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has talked about how improving his [more]...2021
  • Kansas City Chiefs confident in their running backs without Le'Veon Bell
    • Kansas City Chiefs confident in their running backs without Le'Veon Bell
    The Chiefs have backs Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Darrel Williams, Jerick McKinnon and Darwin Thompson, and Patrick Mahomes says all can catch it....2021
  • • Ranking the NFL's top 10 running backs, plus 'Madden' cover unveiled and predicting the Colts' 2021 record
    Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for June 17...2021
  • • Nick Chubb: Cleveland is where I want to be
    Nick Chubb has developed into one of the league’s best running backs since the Browns made him a second-round pick in 2018. After being a key piece of Cleveland’s best season in 25 years, Chubb is entering the final season of his rookie contract. But he’s not holding out of Browns mandatory minicamp this week, [more]...2021

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Running Backs injury and suspension

  • • Jeff Wilson will miss start of season with torn meniscus
    The 49ers have a logjam at running back. Or it appeared they did. One of those running backs will miss the start of the season. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Jeff Wilson recently underwent surgery for a torn meniscus and will miss 4-6 months. It is unclear where Wilson’s injury occurred, whether it [more]...2021
  • • Quarterback Tandem or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Deep Bomb
    I met my wife, Mrs. The Joey Wright, in the budding spring of 2004. We got married in the blistering winter of 2014. “Ten years!” you might be saying to yourself, “why would you wait ten years to marry the woman of your dreams?” Your thoughts would be echoing the thoughts of my friends and family during the decade-long proverbial dragging of my feet. I guess you could say I have always subscribed ...2021
  • • Solomon Thomas: No doubt Nick Bosa and I will be ready for season
    The 49ers roster was hit by a large number of injuries during the 2019 season and the Week Two game against the Jets saw a high number of those injuries occur. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo hurt his ankle and running backs Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman both went down with knee injuries. The team lost defensive [more]...2021
  • • AJ Dillon, Jamaal Williams remain limited at Packers practice
    The Packers’ Thursday injury report looks a lot like the one they turned in on Wednesday, including the participation levels of two of the team’s running backs. AJ Dillon (quad) and Jamaal Williams (ankle) were limited participants for the second straight day. Friday will be the day for injury designations, but their ability to practice [more]...2021
  • • Sean McDermott has confidence in Bills’ running backs to replace Zack Moss
    The Bills will have to adjust now that Zack Moss is out for the rest of the postseason with an ankle injury. But head coach Sean McDermott seems comfortable with the state of his team’s running backs. “We’ll look at guys on our roster that we have a lot of confidence in,” McDermott said Monday, [more]...2021
  • • Aaron Jones remains limited with toe injury
    Sunday night’s game between the Titans and Packers involves two of the top running backs in the league and Packers running back Aaron Jones is limiting his practice reps ahead of the game. A toe injury is listed as the reason why Jones has taken on a limited workload over the first two days of [more]...2020
  • • Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde good to go, but Carlos Dunlap is questionable
    Running backs Carlos Hyde (toe) and Chris Carson (foot) do not have injury designations for this week and are good to go for Sunday’s game against the Jets. Defensive end Carlos Dunlap, though is a game-time decision. He is listed as questionable with a foot injury. “We’re going to go all the way to game [more]...2020
  • • Richard Sherman, Raheem Mostert return for the 49ers
    The 49ers will get some help today with cornerback Richard Sherman and running backs Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson returning from injuries and stints on injured reserve. Tight end Jordan Reed (illness), linebacker Dre Greenlaw (illness) and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (illness) are all cleared to play for after being listed as “questionable” with non-COVID illnesses. [more]...2020
  • Biggest Week 12 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Uncertainty surrounds Nick Foles, 49ers running backs
    • Biggest Week 12 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Uncertainty surrounds Nick Foles, 49ers running backs
    While the Bears have an iffy QB situation, the Ravens are dealing with a nasty COVID-19 outbreak. Our NFL Nation reporters have the latest....2020
  • • Seahawks rule out Chris Carson, Carlos Hyde, promote Damon Harrison
    The Seahawks listed running backs Chris Carson and Carlos Hyde as questionable to return from their injuries Sunday. Neither will. On Saturday, the team downgraded both players to out. Carson will miss his third game with a foot injury, while Hyde will miss his third game with a hamstring injury. DeeJay Dallas, Travis Homer and [more]...2020

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Running Backs lifestyle

  • • Transcript: Rob Gronkowski Press Conference 8/2
    Q: How do you feel coming back after four full-padded practices? RG: It feels good out there. Today was a grind. [It's] super humid out. It's getting through the dog days because we just have to keep on pushing through camp. I think it's our fourth full pad [practice]. Yeah, it's our fourth. We've got a good week coming up, a good practice today. We just have to improve, keep doing our routine and...2017
  • • Panthers K receives ‘Game of Thrones’-inspired gift
    With the NFL season fast approaching, players are doing what they need to do to prepare for training camp. For some, that means taking one final vacation.Others like to intensify their training regimens in hopes of shedding one more pound. Whether they take a break or get in another workout, there is one thing every player does. He does whatever it takes to get mentally prepared for the battle ahe...2017
  • • Ask PFW: A Q&A for OTAs
    2017
  • • Matt Miller's Scouting Notebook: Mixon Undraftable, Trubisky Grading & More
    2016

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Running Backs trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Running Back Age Analysis
    At What Age Should You Fade A Running Back in Fantasy?   The previous intro worked so well for the wide receiver age analysis article we decided to use it again.  Whether it is dynasty or redraft understanding when the cliff typically comes for a fantasy asset is key to staying ahead of the game. What we did was review the last 10 seasons of running back production by age to see when the drop...2021
  • • Nick Chubb: Cleveland is where I want to be
    Nick Chubb has developed into one of the league’s best running backs since the Browns made him a second-round pick in 2018. After being a key piece of Cleveland’s best season in 25 years, Chubb is entering the final season of his rookie contract. But he’s not holding out of Browns mandatory minicamp this week, [more]...2021
  • • Post Draft Rookie Running Back Rankings
    We are now in the thick of summer when baseball is just treading water until the NFL preseason starts. Have no fear! I have my top 10 running backs post-draft.   Without getting too technical, my process heavily weighs volume for running backs. It has been shown that usage in college projects usage in the pros, with the occasional exception. Other college production metrics come into play such as ...2021
  • • Saquon Barkley: Contract situation isn’t something that’s crossing my mind
    Saquon Barkley is under contract with the Giants through 2022, as New York exercised his fifth-year option in April. But as one of the game’s top young running backs, it stands to reason that he’ll receive a new deal at some point. Barkley tore his ACL in Week Two of last season, and ended the [more]...2021
  • • Does NFL Draft Capital Matter? – Wide Receiver Edition
    Now that we took the journey for running backs let’s move to wide receiver. If you missed the running back article, click here! What we did was look back over the last 10 years (2011-2020) to see how many consistent fantasy contributors came out of each round of the NFL draft. We aren’t going to be talking about one hit wonders. Instead, we are highlighting the players who were able to sustain som...2021
  • • Urban Meyer calls James Robinson one of his favorites
    The Jaguars made a point of adding running backs this offseason, with the addition of free agent Carlos Hyde and first-round draft pick Travis Etienne. But new Jaguars coach Urban Meyer says that’s no reflection on the Jaguars’ leading rusher from last year. Meyer said today that James Robinson has been outstanding in Organized Team [more]...2021
  • • Does NFL Draft Capital Matter? – Running Back Edition
    Does Draft Capital Matter For Future Fantasy Success? Now we know we are not the first to journey down this path, but we are here to simplify the search. What we did was look back over the last 10 years (2011-2020) to see how many consistent fantasy contributors came out of each round of the NFL draft. We aren’t going to be talking about one hit wonders. Instead, we are highlighting the players wh...2021
  • • Quarterback Tandem or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Deep Bomb
    I met my wife, Mrs. The Joey Wright, in the budding spring of 2004. We got married in the blistering winter of 2014. “Ten years!” you might be saying to yourself, “why would you wait ten years to marry the woman of your dreams?” Your thoughts would be echoing the thoughts of my friends and family during the decade-long proverbial dragging of my feet. I guess you could say I have always subscribed ...2021
  • • Myles Gaskin paid no attention to whether Dolphins took a running back early in the draft
    The Dolphins didn’t take a running back until the seventh round of the draft, when they selected Gerrid Doaks from Cincinnati. One of the incumbent running backs, Myles Gaskin, said he wasn’t paying attention to whether the team took a tailback in one of the first two rounds of the draft. “Above my pay grade,” [more]...2021
  • • Eagles claim Kerryon Johnson off waivers from Lions
    The Eagles claimed running back Kerryon Johnson off waivers from the Lions, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. Johnson, 23, will join a running backs room that includes Boston Scott, Kenneth Gainwell and Jordan Howard. The Lions made Johnson a second-round choice in 2018. Johnson is heading into the final year of his rookie contract and [more]...2021

Running Backs stats and results

  • • Running Back Age Analysis
    At What Age Should You Fade A Running Back in Fantasy?   The previous intro worked so well for the wide receiver age analysis article we decided to use it again.  Whether it is dynasty or redraft understanding when the cliff typically comes for a fantasy asset is key to staying ahead of the game. What we did was review the last 10 seasons of running back production by age to see when the drop...2021
  • • Post Draft Rookie Running Back Rankings
    We are now in the thick of summer when baseball is just treading water until the NFL preseason starts. Have no fear! I have my top 10 running backs post-draft.   Without getting too technical, my process heavily weighs volume for running backs. It has been shown that usage in college projects usage in the pros, with the occasional exception. Other college production metrics come into play such as ...2021
  • • Does NFL Draft Capital Matter? – Wide Receiver Edition
    Now that we took the journey for running backs let’s move to wide receiver. If you missed the running back article, click here! What we did was look back over the last 10 years (2011-2020) to see how many consistent fantasy contributors came out of each round of the NFL draft. We aren’t going to be talking about one hit wonders. Instead, we are highlighting the players who were able to sustain som...2021
  • • Does NFL Draft Capital Matter? – Running Back Edition
    Does Draft Capital Matter For Future Fantasy Success? Now we know we are not the first to journey down this path, but we are here to simplify the search. What we did was look back over the last 10 years (2011-2020) to see how many consistent fantasy contributors came out of each round of the NFL draft. We aren’t going to be talking about one hit wonders. Instead, we are highlighting the players wh...2021
  • • Quarterback Tandem or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Deep Bomb
    I met my wife, Mrs. The Joey Wright, in the budding spring of 2004. We got married in the blistering winter of 2014. “Ten years!” you might be saying to yourself, “why would you wait ten years to marry the woman of your dreams?” Your thoughts would be echoing the thoughts of my friends and family during the decade-long proverbial dragging of my feet. I guess you could say I have always subscribed ...2021
  • • Pre-Draft Top 10 Running Backs for 2021 Fantasy Football
    Hello all, it’s the most wonderful time of the year - NFL draft season. I have put together my top 10 running backs for you using a combination of production metrics and film. Without getting too technical, my process heavily weighs volume for running backs. It has been shown that usage in college projects usage in the pros (with the occasional exception). Other college production metrics come int...2021
  • • Top 20 Running Backs for 2020 Fantasy Football, a Recap
    A couple weeks back I gave you the recap of top 20 quarterbacks for 2020 fantasy football. Turns out, I was more than proficient at ranking QBs this year. At least I can tell my lady I was proficient at something in 2020. Alright, you got me, the lady's actually Kerryon Johnson and I'll have to communicate with him from at least 500 feet. After digging through the QBs I began to look at the year e...2021
  • • Dolphins promote two assistants to co-offensive coordinators
    The Dolphins’ long offensive coordinator search has resulted in two assistants getting promoted to share the job. Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has promoted running backs coach Eric Studesville and quarterbacks coach George Godsey to the titles of co-offensive coordinators, according to multiple reports. There’s no word yet on which one of them will call [more]...2021
  • Saints to be without entire RB group due to close contact with Alvin Kamara
    • Saints to be without entire RB group due to close contact with Alvin Kamara
    As a result of Alvin Kamara's positive COVID test, the other Saints running backs will also miss Sunday's game due to close contact with Kamara.        ...2021
  • • J.K. Dobbins, Mark Ingram are expected to join Ravens in Pittsburgh
    The first signs of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Ravens organization popped up last Monday with word of positive tests that resulted in running backs J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram being placed on the COVID-19 reserve list. At the time, the response was that they’d miss that Thursday’s game against the Steelers. It quickly became [more]...2020

Running Backs parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Quarterback Tandem or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Deep Bomb
    2021
  • Saquon Barkley calls ACL tear 'the weakest moment of my life'
    • Saquon Barkley calls ACL tear 'the weakest moment of my life'
    Now, Barkley heads into his fourth season hoping to be healthy and return to form as one of the most dominant running backs in the entire league....2021
  • • Joe Lombardi: Austin Ekeler’s skill set similar to Alvin Kamara, Darren Sproles
    New Chargers offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi had a brief stint running the Lions Offense, but he’s spent the majority of his NFL coaching career with the Saints. The New Orleans offense featured running backs like Reggie Bush and Darren Sproles in the past and it features Alvin Kamara at the moment. All three of those [more]...2021
  • • NFL training camp 2020: Kittle and Mostert get cheesy, Gronk catches a shark
    A notable day for rookie running backs, Philip Rivers says dad gum a lot and Gronk caught a shark. Of course he did....2020
  • • Frank Gore intends to continue playing in NFL
    Bronny and LeBron James might not be the only father-son pairing in the pro sports world in the near future. Fresh off reports that he might retire after 15 seasons in the NFL, future Hall of Fame running back Frank Gore confirmed on Wednesday that he wants to continue playing. Gore, 36, has been among the longest-tenured and most-productive running backs in modern NFL history. He’s currently thir...2020
  • • Cardinals GM: We won't cut David Johnson
    The Cardinals figure to be active this offseason, but a David Johnson release won’t be on the agenda. In a radio interview on Friday morning, GM Steve Keim ruled out the possibility of cutting the running back. “Cutting him is not an option,” Keim told 98.7 FM (Twitter link via Darren Urban of the team website). It’s hard to argue with Keim’s take. Johnson’s contract – worth $13M per year on avera...2020
  • • Chiefs' Williams shares moment with 49ers' Mostert post-Super Bowl: 'Don't let this be the end of our journey'
    Two undrafted running backs who made it to the top share a special moment...2020
  • • Bruce Arians expects plenty of passes to running backs with wide receiver injuries
    The Buccaneers have been a MASH unit at wide receiver, with wide receivers Chris Godwin, Mike Evans and Scotty Miller all injured at the moment. But Bruce Arians says the offense can make adjustments. Arians noted that Jameis Winston completed at least one pass to every eligible receiver who suited up in Sunday’s win over [more]...2019
  • • Top 20 NFL rookies so far in 2018
    The 2018 NFL Draft was heralded for its depth of talent and the chance for fans to see rookies make an immediate impact in their first NFL season. After 10 weeks of NFL action, we’ve seen just that. Football fans have been treated to first-year players on both sides of the ball playing extremely well this season. In fact, several rookies have stepped up and already become some of the best players ...2018
  • • Browns' Carlos Hyde expecting newborn right before kickoff
    As the Cleveland Browns prepare for their "Thursday Night Football" clash with the New York Jets, running back Carlos Hyde is preparing his newborn baby to arrive.We are not making this stuff up. Talk about Hyde feeling all kinds of pressure to win while his wife is about to give birth. There is not much time left until kickoff, so hopefully all works out well for Hyde to kiss the new baby before ...2018

Top Running Backs news

  • • Beast Mode is back: RB Lynch joins Seahawks
    The Seahawks signed running backs Marshawn Lynch and Robert Turbin on Monday....2019
  • • Is Marshawn Lynch a possibility for the Seahawks?
    The Seahawks have lost three running backs for the season in the last two weeks, leaving them is a desperate spot heading into Week 17 and the postseason. The question now becomes, is it desperate enough for them to call Marshawn Lynch? Seahawks beat writer Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times said of the possibility: [more]...2019
  • • Seahawks reportedly to sign Robert Turbin, still working with Marshawn Lynch on deal
    The Seahawks have reportedly agreed to sign at least one of their former running backs...2019
  • • Here's the Packers' current 53-man roster
    Green Bay keeps five running backs total, including all three draft picks, plus 10 offensive linemen...2017
  • • Here's the Packers' current 53-man roster
    Green Bay keeps five running backs total, including all three draft picks, plus 10 offensive linemen...2017
  • Patriots Wrap Up: Mitchell returns, Harrison debuts, Brady sits
    • Patriots Wrap Up: Mitchell returns, Harrison debuts, Brady sits
    On the coldest day of the season here in Foxborough (temps barely reached the 20s Fahrenheit), it proved to be an eventful day on the Patriots’ practice field, both in terms of who was there and for who wasn’t. For the first time since early September, wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell put on a jersey and pads and took part in a practice. His appearance on the field today is significant because it me...2017
  • Analysis: Maintaining control
    • Analysis: Maintaining control
    2017
  • • Tomlin talks Ben, QB depth, running backs and more
    Coach Mike Tomlin hit on a wide variety of topics during the Steelers Nation Unite Huddle...2020
  • • Jared Goff Named Rams Starting QB over Case Keenum vs. Dolphins in Week 11
    2016
  • • Packers' rookie running backs come through in the clutch
    Jamaal Williams' start, Aaron Jones' finish help propel Green Bay...2017
  • • 2017 NFL Hall of Fame Finalists: Full List, Comments and Reaction
    2017
  • • Packers release two running backs
    Latest roster moves involve Christine Michael, Don Jackson...2017
  • • Ravens hire Urban as QBs coach, retain RB coach Greg Roman
    Ravens hire James Urban as quarterbacks coach and given running backs coach Greg Roman the additional title of assistant head coach         ...2018
  • • Christian McCaffrey declares for 2017 NFL Draft
    Brace yourselves for a spring full of Danny Woodhead comparisons, even if they’re only accurate at a skin-deep level. Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey just announced on Twitter that he’s leaving the Cardinal after three seasons and entering the 2017 NFL Draft. He joins a deep group of early entry running backs including LSU’s Leonard…...2016

Running Backs fantasy rankings and news

  • • Top 10 Running Backs for 2021 Fantasy Football
    2021
  • • Running Back Age Analysis
    2021
  • • Does NFL Draft Capital Matter? – Wide Receiver Edition
    2021
  • • Does NFL Draft Capital Matter? – Running Back Edition
    2021
  • • Quarterback Tandem or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Deep Bomb
    2021
  • • Top 20 Running Backs for 2020 Fantasy Football, a Recap
    2021
  • Fantasy waiver wire for Week 8: Gio Bernard, Carlos Hyde among top pickups
    • Fantasy waiver wire for Week 8: Gio Bernard, Carlos Hyde among top pickups
    Here are the top waiver-wire pickups heading into Week 8, especially for fantasy managers dealing with injured running backs like Chris Carson and Joe Mixon....2020
  • • Fantasy football highs and lows from NFL Week 4: Tom Brady comes up big
    Tom Brady, a host of impressive rookie performances and key injuries to running backs are among the Week 4 fantasy football takeaways from Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft....2020
  • • The Lowdown – Running backs
    Ability. Opportunity. The two most critical components for a running back in fantasy football.  If you’re fantasy team is stocked with backs who have ability,......2020
  • • Top 200 players in fantasy football for the 2020 NFL season
    Running backs dominate the top 10, while the reigning NFL MVP, Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, checks in at No. 10 overall; see full rankings and auction values.        ...2020

Running Backs schedule, game

  • • Does NFL Draft Capital Matter? – Running Back Edition
    2021
  • • Quarterback Tandem or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Deep Bomb
    2021
  • • Falcons RB coach says door is wide open for anyone to start
    All three players from the Falcons’ three-man running back rotation last season have left Atlanta this offseason, and the Falcons don’t know who their starting running back will be in 2021. Falcons running backs coach Desmond Kitchings told Tori McElhaney of TheAthletic.com that he expects a competitive running back situation in training camp and “the [more]...2021
  • How Titans' Derrick Henry can withstand a heavy workload to keep delivering
    • How Titans' Derrick Henry can withstand a heavy workload to keep delivering
    Henry enters the playoffs having logged 378 carries. Can he keep from wearing down? Legendary running backs size up Henry and give him advice....2021
  • Ravens' Derek Wolfe thinks NFL player safety is a joke amid team's COVID-19 outbreak
    • Ravens' Derek Wolfe thinks NFL player safety is a joke amid team's COVID-19 outbreak
    The Ravens are in the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak and multiple players have already been ruled out for the Thanksgiving day matchup, including running backs J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram....2020
  • • Ravens-Steelers still scheduled for Thursday night
    The Ravens won’t have running backs Mark Ingram or J.K. Dobbins, who have tested positive for COVID-19. The Ravens are working remotely on Tuesday, the only real day of practice for a short-week game. The Ravens have more players who have tested positive. The Ravens nevertheless will be playing on Thursday night. Via Judy Battista [more]...2020
  • • Browns' Nick Chubb ruled out vs. Cowboys with knee injury
    Nick Chubb, who is one of the best running backs in the NFL, suffered a leg injury during the Cleveland Browns' Week 4 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys....2020
  • • Lamar Miller among running back tryouts for Colts
    The Colts lost running back Marlon Mack to a torn Achilles tendon, and so they’re working out some other running backs. The biggest name to work out in Indianapolis today was Lamar Miller, the veteran running back who was cut at the end of the Patriots’ training camp. Miller, who also recently visited the Bills, [more]...2020
  • • Bears’ depth chart lists Cordarrelle Patterson at wide receiver
    Although the Bears had Cordarrelle Patterson working with the running backs in training camp, he’s a wide receiver on the team’s official depth chart. Patterson is a second-string wide receiver. Allen Robinson, Anthony Miller and Ted Ginn are the starters. The Bears also list Patterson as their first-string kickoff returner, as he was last year. [more]...2020
  • • NFL training camp 2020: Kittle and Mostert get cheesy, Gronk catches a shark
    2020

Running Backs rumors, scandals

  • • Todd McNair granted new trial in fight against NCAA on eve of coaching in Super Bowl 55
    A decade after the Reggie Bush scandal at Southern Cal, Tampa Bay running backs coach Todd McNair will get a new trial in his fight against the NCAA.       ...2021
  • • Raiders interested in Le'Veon Bell
    Could Le’Veon Bell reunite with Antonio Brown in Oakland? The Raiders are a sleeper team for the running back, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). Meanwhile, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com hears similar buzz as the Raiders are seeking to use their cap room on offensive firepower while bolstering the defense through the draft. Many teams would like to add Bell to the backfield, but only ce...2019
  • • Source: Bucs hire former USC RB coach McNair
    Former USC running backs coach Todd McNair, who spent the past seven years fighting the NCAA over the Reggie Bush scandal and lost, has been hired to the same position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a source confirmed to ESPN....2019
  • • Browns reportedly trade RB Carlos Hyde to the Jaguars
    The Jacksonville Jaguars are not waiting any longer to see how the entire Leonard Fournette injury situation plays out. Having already been ruled out for the team’s Week 7 outing against Houston, there’s no telling when Fournette will return from the hamstring injury he’s suffering through. It now looks like the Jaguars have added a pretty big reinforcement in the form of Cleveland Browns running ...2018
  • • Fantasy fallout: Are Adrian Peterson, Alfred Morris really back?
    The veteran running backs returned to the field and created some buzz with productive outings, but how long will it last?...2018
  • • Kearse's strong 2017 season should keep him at home with Jets
    Although there’s been some speculation the Jets could release veteran wideout Jermaine Kearse in the coming months, Kearse seems likely to stick on New York’s roster, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post. Gang Green would save $5.5MM by cutting Kearse prior to the beginning of the regular season, and the club has a well-stocked depth chart at receiver that includes Terrelle Pryor, Robb...2018
  • • Bears’ RB Jordan Howard to be 'main guy'
    Earlier this year, Bears running back Jordan Howard was the subject of trade speculation. Based on what Howard has been hearing, there should be no more questions about his place on the team.  “[New head coach Matt Nagy] already said I’m going to be the main guy,” Howard said (via Adam L. Jahns of the Sun Times).Nagy has also indicated that Howard is in for a big workload, though he cautioned that...2018
  • Ask PFW: Mid-May roster assessments
    • Ask PFW: Mid-May roster assessments
    How many undrafted free agents will stick this year and who will contribute? J.C. Jackson seems solid, Trent Harris could strengthen the interior. Jason Bickel Bill Belichick’s Patriots have a history of keeping at least one undrafted rookie (often more than that) on the 53-man roster to open the season, a streak that dates back nearly a decade and a half. It’s come all over the depth chart and wi...2018
  • Transcript: Nick Caserio Press Conference 4/26
    • Transcript: Nick Caserio Press Conference 4/26
    DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERSONNEL NICK CASERIO ...2018
  • • McCoy distraught over Incognito announcing retirement
    The Buffalo Bills have now lost three of their top offensive linemen this offseason. Starting center Eric Wood suffered a career-ending injury, left tackle Cordy Glenn was sent to Cincinnati in a trade and now Richie Incognito has shockingly retired.The news of Incognito’s retirement hit one person particularly hard. Bills starting running back LeSean McCoy, who loves to run behind the mauling gua...2018

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