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Tagged: Royce Freeman (25 Results)

Jul
31

Rams sign free agent RB Freeman

The Los Angeles Rams agreed to contract terms on Sunday with free agent running back ROYCE FREEMAN. Freeman, 27, spent last season with the Houston Texans after originally entering the leagueMore as a third-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in 2018. Freeman provides veteran depth to the Rams backfield after the retirement of fellow running back SONY MICHEL over the weekend. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
28

Panthers holding out hope for McCaffrey return

The Carolina Panthers are holding out hope for a quick return for star running back CHRISTIAN MCCAFFREY, as the team decided not to put him on injured reserve due to hisMore hamstring injury. If McCaffrey had been placed on injured reserve, he would have missed a minimum of three games. Avoiding IR means that McCaffrey could return to action sooner rather than later. Until he does return, backup running back CHUBA HUBBARD will likely assume the leading role in the backfield. Fellow rusher ROYCE FREEMAN could also be in the mix. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
3

Panthers claim RB Freeman off waivers

The Carolina Panthers claimed fourth-year running back ROYCE FREEMAN off waivers from the Denver Broncos on Thursday. In three seasons with Denver, Freeman ran for 1,187 yards and added 409 receivingMore yards with nine touchdowns. Freeman started eight games for the Broncos in his rookie season before falling out of favor. Freeman is expected to provide depth and experience in the Panthers running back room. Less

Source: Team Website

Sep
2

Broncos release RB Freeman

The Denver Broncos released running back ROYCE FREEMAN on Wednesday after three seasons with the team. Freeman was a third-round pick back in the 2018 NFL Draft. During his time in Denver, Freeman started eight games and totaled 297 carries for 1,187 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Source: Team Website

Jun
24

RB Gordon confident he still fits with Broncos

Broncos running back MELVIN GORDON said recently that he is very confident in how he fits in as part of what has become a crowded backfield in Denver. Gordon missed mostMore of the team OTAs and minicamp, giving fellow running backs JAVONTE WILLIAMS, MIKE BOONE, and ROYCE FREEMAN plenty of playing time. Gordon added that group is looking to be the best in the league. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Sep
16

Broncos RB Lindsay leaves MNF with foot injury

Denver Broncos running back PHILLIP LINDSAY suffered a foot injury during the first half of Monday night’s loss to the Tennessee Titans. Lindsay did not return to the game after halftime,More and he is reportedly dealing with what could be a turf toe injury. MELVIN GORDON will get the backfield to himself until Lindsay returns, with ROYCE FREEMAN working as the backup running back. Less

Source: Coloradoan

Mar
9

Broncos to let RBs Booker, Riddick hit free agency

The Denver Broncos will reportedly let running backs DEVONTAE BOOKER and THEO RIDDICK hit free agency ahead of the 2020 season. Denver is believed to be looking for “starter type” runningMore backs in free agency, with neither Booker nor Riddick fitting that description. Time will tell if the Broncos are truly in the market for a starting running back and, if so, what that might mean for current rushers ROYCE FREEMAN and PHILLIP LINDSAY. Less

Source: Team Blog

Ian Allan: Thursday night recap

Man plans. The fantasy gods laugh. There will be 256 regular-season games played this year, and the underwhelming game on Thursday night between Denver and Kansas City will be remembered as one of the most notable, with repercussions that will be felt throughout the second half of the season.  more »

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Factoid: Running wild

Denver and Kansas City play in the Thursday night game, and I am very interested to see how well the Broncos can move the ball on the ground. Kansas City has been awfully leaky against the run recently – historically bad.  more »

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Aug
12

Broncos RB Riddick fractures shoulder

Newly acquired Denver running back THEO RIDDICK is expected to miss six to eight weeks after fracturing his shoulder during Thursday’s preseason game. Riddick is not expected to need surgery, butMore he will likely miss two to four regular season games. DEVONTAE BOOKER remains on the roster, and the expectation is that he will be the third running back behind PHILLIP LINDSAY and ROYCE FREEMAN. Booker’s roster spot was previously believed to be in jeopardy. Less

Source: Team Blog

Aug
2

Free agent RB Riddick joins Broncos

Free agent running back THEO RIDDICK will be joining the Denver Broncos for the 2019 season. Riddick was released recently by the Detroit Lions, where he played for the past eightMore seasons. Riddick joins a crowded Broncos backfield that includes PHILLIP LINDSAY, ROYCE FREEMAN, DEVONTAE BOOKER, and others. Fantasy owners should note that the move could put Booker’s roster spot in danger. Less

Source: Team Blog

Jul
12

Backfield committee likely in Denver

In seven of the last eight seasons, two Denver running backs have had at least 100 rushing attempts. The trend is expected to continue in 2019, with running backs ROYCE FREEMAN and PHILLIP LINDSAY expected to form a backfield committee for the Broncos.

Source: Denver Post

Oct
2

Broncos RB’s make team history

Denver rookie running backs ROYCE FREEMAN and PHILLIP LINDSAY each rushed for over 60 yards and scored a touchdown in Monday night’s game against Kansas City. It was the first timeMore in team history that such a feat had been accomplished. The running back committee in Denver doesn’t appear to be going away anytime soon. Less

Source: Denver Post

Sep
17

Denver RB Lindsay runs into record book

Denver running back PHILLIP LINDSAY became the NFL’s first undrafted rookie to produce at least 100 yards from scrimmage in each of his first two games. Despite being listed behind ROYCEMore FREEMAN and DEVONTAE BOOKER on the depth chart, Lindsay has led the Broncos in rushing in each of the first two games. Less

Source: Denver Post

Mailbag: September 7, 2018

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Ranking the rookies for the 2018 season. Gauging impact of the new helmet rule. Is Fantasy Index missing the boat on Dalvin Cook and Joe Mixon? And a late plea for Geronimo Allison. more »

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