Tagged: Kenyan Drake (62 Results)
Colts RB Taylor back with team, remains disgruntled and still on PUP list
Indianapolis Colts star running back JONATHAN TAYLOR, who has been away from the team while rehabbing his ankle, rejoined the team at training camp on Monday. Taylor remains on the Physically… More Unable to Perform (PUP) list and reportedly still wants nothing more to do with the Colts after asking to be traded. With Taylor absent and backup ZACK MOSS injured, the Colts have leaned on reserves DEON JACKSON, EVAN HULL, and JAKE FUNK. The team also recently added veteran running back KENYAN DRAKE. Less
Source: CBS Sports
RB Drake leads Ravens on MNF
Baltimore running back KENYAN DRAKE helped the Ravens and his fantasy owners against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football. Drake scored 2 touchdowns in the win while also leading… More the team in rushing with 93 yards on a team-leading 24 carries. The Ravens now head for a bye in Week #10 before returning the following week against the Carolina Panthers. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Dobbins’ knee “tightens up”, Drake leads Ravens backfield
Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. DOBBINS was held out of the second half of Sunday’s loss to the New York Giants after his knee “tightened up”, according to head coach John… More Harbaugh. Dobbins has gotten stronger with each game, but the artificial turf at MetLife Stadium is known for being harder on players’ bodies. Fellow running back KENYAN DRAKE filled-in nicely for Dobbins, topping 100 rushing yards that included a 30-yard touchdown run. Less
Source: Team Website
Around the NFL: Transplant backs
The cutdown to 53 players came and went on Tuesday, but teams continue to adjust their rosters. In the last 24 hours, three running backs with some chance of getting on the field have landed on new teams. more »
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Drake in, Badie out for Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran running back KENYAN DRAKE. The 28-year-old Drake was released by the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this month. His addition will solidify Baltimore’s running back depth with… More the status of J.K. DOBBINS (knee) uncertain for the season opener and GUS EDWARDS (knee) on the reserve/PUP list. In a related move, the Ravens released rookie running back TYLER BADIE. Badie was drafted in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Less
Source: Team Blog
Raiders plan to release RB Drake
According to multiple reports, the Las Vegas Raiders intend to release veteran running back KENYAN DRAKE. Drake suffered a broken ankle last December but has been an active participant during training… More camp. Unfortunately for Drake, the previous regime valued his services more than the current regime appears to. Fantasy owners will want to monitor his status to see if he eventually lands in a fantasy friendly situation. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Around the NFL: Ameer Abdullah
The Raiders plan to release Kenyan Drake, and that has me thinking Ameer Abdullah could be a sneaky decent depth pick in PPR drafts. I’m thinking Abdullah will catch a decent number of passes as a third-down back. more »
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Around the NFL: Las Vegas Raiders
Football is back, like it was never away. Jacksonville didn't use any starters, but the Raiders did, which caused much discussion and debate over how the backfield might be utilized in the new, Josh McDaniels era. Most notably, we need to wonder how much we can trust in Josh Jacobs. more »
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Raiders RB Drake cleared for camp
Las Vegas Raiders veteran running back KENYAN DRAKE has been cleared for the start of training camp. Drake suffered a broken ankle late last season but appears to have worked his… More way back to full health. While his fantasy role was minimal even before the injury last season, Drake has had fantasy success at various points in his career. Less
Source: NBC Sports
RB Drake sees big role in Raiders offense
Las Vegas running back KENYAN DRAKE said recently that he feels like he will have a big role this season in the Raiders offense. Drake also has a great appreciation for… More fellow running back JOSH JACOBS and quarterback DEREK CARR, saying that the “sky is the limit” for the offense. Drake added that he’s ready to see the offense “take it to the next level” in 2021. Less
Source: NFL.com
“Now or Never” for Arizona RB Edmonds to secure starting gig
Arizona running back CHASE EDMONDS said last week that it’s “now or never” for him to secure the starting running back job and play a significant role in the team’s offense… More in 2021. Edmonds added that he is “ready to run through a wall” and “ball out” this season. Edmonds has been the team’s best backup running back for the past three years. With KENYAN DRAKE no longer in town, the job is his to lose. The Cardinals did sign former Pittsburgh running back JAMES CONNER in the offseason, but he is new to the offense and has had trouble staying healthy throughout his career. Less
Source: Team Website
Raiders sign RB Drake to two-year deal
The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran running back KENYAN DRAKE last week to a two-year contract worth a reported $14.5 million. The move is likely to cause anxiety in the fantasy… More football community, considering the Raiders already have a workhorse back in former first-round pick JOSH JACOBS. The Raiders will feature an all-Crimson Tide backfield in 2021, with both Jacobs and Drake having played college football at Alabama. Less
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: No. 2 running backs
I wonder if the Packers have any misgivings about the contract they just gave Aaron Jones. Great back and important to get him back, but the running back market hasn't really developed. Seems they could have potentially let him test the market and then brought him back at a lower price. Most of the free agent signings have been No. 2 types. more »
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Cardinals have new additions to injury report
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DEANDRE HOPKINS did not participate in Thursday’s practice after popping up on the injury report with a neck/back issue. Running back KENYAN DRAKE was also a surprise… More addition to the report with an apparent hip issue. Drake was listed as a limited participant, but both he and Hopkins should be monitored in today’s practice session. Less
Source: Team Blog
Cardinals RB Drake to miss time with ankle injury
Arizona Cardinals running back KENYAN DRAKE is expected to miss “a few weeks” with a slight tear of a ligament in his ankle. The Cardinals are reportedly treating it like a… More high ankle sprain, which is the type of injury that could be especially problematic for a running back. With Drake out, the Cardinals will turn to promising backup CHASE EDMONDS. Less
Source: Arizona Republic