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Around the NFL: Jerick McKinnon

Kansas City just re-signed Jerick McKinnon, and that changes the landscape of their backfield. Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Ronald Jones are already on that roster, but there could be some games (perhaps many games) where McKinnon is more productive than those guys.  more »

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Around the NFL: Ronald Jones

Ronald Jones is signing with Kansas City, and I think that’s an interesting pairing. He’ll be given an opportunity to carve out a role.   more »

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Andy Richardson: Deep Dynasty Adds

Every other Monday -- more frequently if there's stuff going on, less frequently if there isn't -- I plan to run some dynasty content in this space, looking at players who may not necessarily put up big numbers in 2022, but might have long-term value in dynasty leagues. I'll start with a trip though my own dynasty league's waiver wire.   more »

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Jan
21

Kansas City RB McKinnon to lead backfield vs. Bills?

Kansas City running back JERICK MCKINNON had a breakout game in last weekend’s Wildcard playoff game and appears set to lead the backfield this weekend against the Buffalo Bills. In anMore interesting turn of events, the oft-injured McKinnon is finally healthy while fellow running backs CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE and DARREL WILLIAMS have been hampered by recent injuries. McKinnon is undoubtedly talented, it’s the injuries that have held him back throughout his career. Less

Source: Team Blog

Jan
7

Edwards-Helaire out for Week #18 vs. Broncos

Kansas City head coach Andy Reid said on Thursday that running back CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE will not play in Sunday’s regular season finale against the Denver Broncos. Edwards-Helaire is not quite readyMore to return as he continues to recover from a shoulder/collarbone injury. With Edwards-Helaire officially out of action, Kansas City will turn to some combination of DARREL WILLIAMS, DERRICK GORE, and JERICK MCKINNON. Take note, fantasy owners. Less

Source: Team Blog

Oct
13

Kansas City reportedly interested in Colts RB Mack

Kansas City has reportedly looked into trading for Indianapolis Colts running back MARLON MACK. Mack recently requested a trade and the Colts are said to be willing to accommodate his request.More Kansas City, meanwhile, lost starting running back CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE to injury on Sunday. Edwards-Helaire is expected to miss a few weeks of action. Time will tell if Kansas City adds Mack to the backfield mix with DARREL WILLIAMS and JERICK MCKINNON. Less

Source: Team Blog

Oct
12

Kansas City RB Edwards-Helaire has MCL sprain

Kansas City running back CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE suffered an MCL sprain in Sunday night’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Edwards-Helaire is expected to be out of commission for a few weeks dueMore to the injury. With Edwards-Helaire out, fellow running backs DARREL WILLIAMS and JERICK MCKINNON are expected to lead the Kansas City backfield. Less

Source: Kansas City Star

Aug
31

Kansas City cuts RB Thompson

Kansas City waived former sixth-round running back DARWIN THOMPSON on Monday after two inconsistent seasons with the team. Heading into the upcoming season, it appears as though Kansas City will move forward with running backs CLYDE EDWARDS-HELAIRE, DARREL WILLIAMS, and JERICK MCKINNON leading the way in the backfield.

Source: Team Blog

Dec
24

Mostert done for season, next man up in 49ers backfield

San Francisco running back RAHEEM MOSTERT’s 2020 season has come to an end after he suffered another high-ankle sprain during the 49ers Week #15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. With MostertMore out of action, the team is expected to lean on running back JEFF WILSON JR. The 49ers also have TEVIN COLEMAN and JERICK MCKINNON available, just to make life complicated for fantasy owners. Less

Source: Team Website

Aug
7

McKinnon comeback on track

San Francisco running back JERICK MCKINNON is reportedly drawing rave reviews from teammates as he works his way back after being sidelined the past two seasons with a right knee injury.More McKinnon has looked particularly good curling out of the backfield on receiving routs, which is encouraging because that movement tests his knee more than straight-ahead rushing. Less

Source: Mercury News

Jul
28

49ers agree to new deal with RB Mostert

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to a new contract with running back RAHEEM MOSTERT that will keep him with the team for at least another season. After a breakout 2019More season, Mostert wanted a new contract or a trade from the 49ers. Mostert is expected to lead the way in a crowded backfield that also includes fellow running backs TEVIN COLEMAN and JERICK MCKINNON. Less

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

May
11

49ers cautiously optimistic about RB McKinnon

San Francisco GM John Lynch said recently that he is cautiously optimistic that running back JERICK MCKINNON can be a big factor for the 49ers this season. McKinnon appears to beMore making good progress as he continues to rehab after missing two years of football due to a knee injury. McKinnon was signed on the first day of free agency in 2018 but has yet to play in a regular-season game for the 49ers. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Apr
21

49ers RB Wilson signs tender

The San Francisco 49ers announced that free agent running back JEFF WILSON signed his one-year tender, which will keep him around for the upcoming 2020 season. Wilson saw limited action lastMore season, appearing in ten games, but he managed to contribute five total touchdowns during that time. Wilson has value as both a runner and a receiver, but he joins a crowded backfield that includes RAHEEM MOSTERT, TEVIN COLEMAN, MATT BREIDA, and JERICK MCKINNON. Less

Source: Team Blog

Around the NFL: 49ers Backfield

San Francisco recently restructured Jerick McKinnon's contract. It's a polite way of saying he took a huge paycut to stay on the roster. McKinnon hasn't played a regular-season down in two years with the team, so no one should be expecting him to make any kind of impact this year, either.   more »

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Aug
29

McKinnon suffers another setback

San Francisco running back JERICK MCKINNON returned to practice on Tuesday, but the session apparently didn’t go well for him and his surgically repaired right knee. Lynch has been working hisMore way back from a torn ACL. 49ers GM John Lynch confirmed that McKinnon suffered another setback, adding that the team was still working hard to understand the implications. Less

Source: ESPN.com

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