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Tagged: Wendell Smallwood (21 Results)

Ask the Experts: Which handcuff running back will be best going forward?

ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Which handcuff running back, yet to do much this season, is the best to own?  more »

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Around the NFL: Eagles running backs

Fantasy teams hate committee backfields, but in a position where players are constantly banged-up, it's accepted that probably at least 2 different running backs will be involved on most teams. Then there's the Eagles, with the league's densest committee a year ago -- and early indications are it will be more of the same.   more »

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Apr
8

Eagles trade for Pro Bowl RB Howard

The Philadelphia Eagles traded a late-round 2020 draft pick to the Chicago Bears in exchange for running back JORDAN HOWARD. Howard becomes the most accomplished running back on the Eagles’ rosterMore for now, with a chance to grab the lead back role heading into the 2019 season. The Eagles have a plethora of running backs on the current roster, including COREY CLEMENT, JOSH ADAMS, BOSTON SCOTT, and WENDELL SMALLWOOD. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Around the NFL: Eagles running backs

Jay Ajayi is on IR, but Corey Clement is ready to return. He's expected to play in a tandem with Wendell Smallwood on Thursday night against the Giants. The Philadelphia Inquirer thinks Clement will play a little more due to his receiving ability.   more »

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Oct
9

Eagles place Ajayi on injured reserve

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that they have placed running back JAY AJAYI on injured reserve. Ajayi reportedly tore his ACL in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. With Ajayi out, the Eagles will turn to some combination of DARREN SPROLES, COREY CLEMENT, WENDELL SMALLWOOD, and rookie JOSH ADAMS.

Source: Team Website

Sep
22

Philly backfield in disarray

Philadelphia running backs JAY AJAYI and DARREN SPROLES have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. COREY CLEMENT would be next in line but he is now listedMore as questionable due to a quad injury. If Clement can’t play, the Eagles would be down to WENDELL SMALLWOOD and JOSH ADAMS. Less

Source: NBC Sports

May
28

Eagles RB Clement looking for increased role in crowded backfield

Philadelphia running back COREY CLEMENT is looking to build on his playoff and Super Bowl success and increase his role with the Eagles heading into the 2018 season. While Clement isMore a promising young back, fellow running back JAY AJAYI is expected to lead the way for the Eagles. The Philadelphia backfield is also a crowded place with DARREN SPROLES, WENDELL SMALLWOOD, DONNEL PUMPHREY, MATT JONES, and JOSH ADAMS all in the mix as well. Less

Source: Philadelphia Daily News

NFL Injury Report: Monday night injuries

Good news for those hoping to start Alshon Jeffery on Monday night. Washington has ruled out cornerback Josh Norman. That makes it more likely Jeffery will have a big night. (When Norman is healthy and on his game, that’s a matchup the Eagles probably would shy away from; when Carson Wentz threw for 307 yards and 2 TDs at Washington back in Week 1, Jeffery caught only 3 passes for 38 yards.)   more »

Oct
6

Smallwood dealing with sore knee

Despite the fact that teammate LEGARRETTE BLOUNT got all the headlines last Sunday, Philadelphia running back WENDELL SMALLWOOD was actually on the field more than any of the Eagles’ backs againstMore the Los Angeles Chargers. Unfortunately, Smallwood is now dealing with a sore knee and is questionable for Sunday’s game against Arizona. Less

Source: Philadelphia Daily News

Mailbag: September 29, 2017

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Odell Beckham Jr.'s crazy end zone antics. What's up with Wendell Smallwood yo-yo act on draft board? Will Julio Jones ever score? And is it time to get rid of Melvin Gordon? more »

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Podcast: September 28 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 3 of the NFL season, when old quarterbacks were up-and-down and the Fantasy Index Blackout was not entirely on the up-and-up. Sponsored by DraftKings.  more »

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Sep
5

Running back by committee in Philadelphia

Philadelphia running backs LEGARRETTE BLOUNT, DARREN SPROLES, and WENDELL SMALLWOOD appear to be forming a three-man running back committee in the Eagles backfield. Much to the dismay of fantasy owners everywhere, the Eagles want to get each of the backs involved in the game plan.

Source: Philadelphia Daily News

Around the NFL: Philadelphia Eagles

It’s early, but the Eagles seem to be settling on their committee of running backs. And it doesn’t look like Wendell Smallwood will be a big part of it.  more »

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Around the NFL: Philadelphia Eagles

There's two sides to every story, as the famous Batman villain says. That's the case with the Eagles backfield, too, as Wendell Smallwood appears to be ticketed for a significant role in a committee -- or maybe he doesn't even make the team.   more »

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Fantasy News: Fanex Analysis Draft

I drafted Isaiah Crowell with the 36th pick of the Fanex Analysis Draft. Little did I know at the time that he would be the “veteran” runner on my team. All five of the other backs on my roster are entering their second seasons.   more »

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