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Around the NFL: Washington signing Peterson

I am not a big fan of Adrian Peterson (who is joining Washington). He’s 33 years old, and that’s awfully long in the tooth for a running back. Everyone hits the end of the road.  more »

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Aug
18

Washington loses two more running backs

A week after rookie running back DERRIUS GUICE tore his ACL in the first preseason game, Washington lost two more running backs in the team’s second preseason game. SAMAJE PERINE sufferedMore a twisted ankle but tests were negative and he’s expected to miss only about a week. Backup BYRON MARSHALL also suffered an ankle injury and is expected to miss two to four weeks. ROB KELLEY is likely to get extended playing time due to all of the injuries. Less

Source: NFL.com

Aug
11

Washington loses Guice for the season

Washington rookie running back DERRIUS GUICE suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Thursday night’s preseason opening game. Guice will miss the season as a result of the injury. Washington will move forward with a mix of CHRIS THOMPSON, SAMAJE PERINE, ROB KELLEY, and BYRON MARSHALL.

Source: Washington Post

Jul
25

Thompson ready to go for camp

Washington running back CHRIS THOMPSON confirmed that he will be ready to go when the team begins training camp on Thursday. Thompson went on injured reserve after 10 games in 2017More with a fractured fibula. He is expected to lead the Washington offense as a third-down back and in passing situations. Rookie DERRIUS GUICE and returning starter ROB KELLEY are also likely to be in the mix in what appears to be a crowded backfield in Washington. Less

Source: Washington Post

Jul
2

Rookie could lead Washington backfield

Speculation has been increasing that rookie running back DERRIUS GUICE could lead the Washington backfield heading into the 2018 season. While CHRIS THOMPSON will be the third-down back when healthy, GuiceMore appears to have a real chance at starting ahead of ROB KELLEY and SAMAJE PERINE. This will be a situation to monitor during training camp and into the preseason. Less

Source: Team Blog

Nov
23

Perine expected to play vs. Giants

Washington rookie running back SAMAJE PERINE is officially listed as questionable for tonight’s game against the New York Giants due to a finger injury. Fortunately for fantasy owners, Perine is expectedMore to play. With season-ending injuries to ROB KELLEY and CHRIS THOMPSON, Perine will be counted on to carry the load in the Washington backfield. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Nov
15

Washington RB Kelley headed to IR

Washington feared that running back ROB KELLEY could miss several games due to his latest injury and now those fears have been confirmed. The team placed Kelley on injured reserve dueMore to a sprained medial collateral ligament in his knee as well as an ankle injury. Unfortunately for Washington and Kelley’s fantasy owners, he has dealt with an injury-riddled second year. Less

Source: Washington Post

Nov
14

Washington RB Kelley has high-ankle sprain

Washington running back ROB KELLEY left Sunday’s game against Minnesota and reportedly is dealing with a high-ankle sprain and an MCL sprain. Kelley is expected to miss multiple games due toMore the injuries and he is a possible candidate for injured reserve. With Kelley out, Washington will turn to rookie SAMAJE PERINE and teammate CHRIS THOMPSON. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Oct
12

Washington RB Kelley a long-shot for Sunday

Washington is expecting to be without running back ROB KELLEY on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. Kelley suffered an ankle injury in Week #4 and coach Jay Gruden said that Kelley was not looking great. Rookie running back SAMAJE PERINE will likely start in Kelley’s place.

Source: Washington Post

Oct
4

Washington LT dealing with knee injury, RB Kelley has ankle sprain

One of the best left tackles in the NFL, Washington’s TRENT WILLIAMS, is getting an MRI on his injured knee. Williams left Monday night’s game against Kansas City but was ableMore to return. The team is hoping to rule out anything significant. Williams’ teammate, running back ROB KELLEY, is dealing with an injury of his own. Kelley suffered an ankle sprain that has him listed as day-to-day. Less

Source: NFL.com

Sep
29

Reed, Kelley confident in Monday night return

Washington tight end JORDAN REED and running back ROB KELLEY were limited in practice on Thursday but both players expressed confidence that they would be ready for Monday night’s game againstMore Kansas City. Kelley is recovering from a rib injury while Reed also has injured ribs in addition to a sprained SC joint in his shoulder. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Sep
23

Game-time decisions in Washington

Washington suffered a rash of injuries in last Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams, leading to some key players that are expected to be game-time decisions this Sunday against theMore Oakland Raiders. On the offensive side of the ball, tight end JORDAN REED (rib/sternum) and running back ROB KELLEY (ribs) are ones to monitor. On the defensive side, star cornerback JOSH NORMAN (AC joint sprain) is one to watch. Less

Source: Washington Post

Aug
4

Rob Kelley looking like starting RB in Washington

Washington running back ROB KELLEY continues to run with the first team and appears likely to win the starting job over rookie SAMAJE PERINE. Coach Jay Gruden has also shown a history of using a more experienced back to start the season.

Source: Team Blog

Jul
13

Perine remains behind Kelley in Washington backfield

Second-year running back ROB KELLEY remains ahead of rookie fourth-round pick SAMAJE PERINE for the starting role in the Washington backfield. While coaches say Perine is absorbing information like a sponge, he also has “a ways” to go to catch Kelley.

Source: Washington Post

Jun
12

“Hot Hand” to start at RB in Washington

Washington running back ROB KELLEY is expected to be the starting running back ahead of CHRIS THOMPSON and rookie runner SAMAJE PERINE this season. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, offensive coordinator Matt Cavanaugh is planning to go with whichever back has the hot hand on a game-to-game basis.

Source: NFL.com

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