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Aug 04, 2023

Browns RB Jerome Ford held out of Hall of Fame game, could be locked into RB2

Camryn Justice

Aug 04, 2023 · 2:15 AM EDT

Browns RB Jerome Ford was listed as inactive for the Hall of Fame game, alongside starting running back Nick Chubb.

Related Players: Demetric Felton, John Kelly

Fantasy Impact:

This is a good look for Jerome Ford, who has been forecasted as the RB2 in Cleveland throughout the preseason. Chubb should be the head and shoulders workhorse back for the Browns this season, but Ford's current ADP has him going all the way back in the 20th round. In deep leagues, Ford is absolutely worth a look.

May 25, 2023

Browns RB Jerome Ford headed for a much larger role

Zac Jackson

May 25, 2023 · 1:58 PM EDT

Per Zac, "Jerome Ford got the first action (and first carry) in the first team drill. Chubb’s absence makes this an even bigger spring for Ford, who impressed the team’s decision-makers as a rookie but appears headed for a much larger role this season."

It looks as if it was just a general rest day for Nick Chubb.

Related Players: Demetric Felton, John Kelly

Fantasy Impact:

It looks like all systems go for Jerome Ford as the team's locked-in RB2, barring anything unforeseen. Ford was used sparingly in his rookie season, but the fifth-round rookie looks poised to take over the backup role that is currently vacant with Kareem Hunt sitting in free agency. Chubb should have a monster workload this season, but it doesn't mean we should ignore Ford in fantasy.

Jul 13, 2020

Rams Beat: Expect young backs to be featured at RB

ESPN

Jul 13, 2020 · 9:33 AM EDT

A sixth-year pro, Malcolm Brown provides experience and is dependable -- he rushed for a career-high five touchdowns last season. But expect the young backs to be featured after the Rams recently invested in them with early draft picks.

Related players: Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson, John Kelly

Fantasy Impact:

The Rams traded up to get Henderson last year, but he only played on 8% of the snaps in 2019. Akers was a second round pick back in April, so it makes sense one of these two takes over at some point. The writer feels Akers should be a presence between the tackles but missing offseason workouts because of the pandemic could hurt him, perhaps at least to start the season. We rank Akers the highest among the Ram backs.

Dec 27, 2019

Rams RB Darrell Henderson (ankle, out) missed practice ...

Dec 27, 2019 · 6:49 PM EST

Rams RB Darrell Henderson (ankle, out) missed practice again Thursday and is out for Week 17. Todd Gurley is likely to see reduced snaps so Malcolm Brown could lead this backfield, though Sean McVay has hinted that the Rams won't go all out in this one. The Rams could call up practice squared John Kelly to help.

Nov 10, 2019

Rams InactivesWR Brandin CooksOG Jamil DembyOT Bo...

Nov 10, 2019 · 4:17 PM EST

Rams Inactives
WR Brandin Cooks
OG Jamil Demby
OT Bobby Evans
S Jake Gervase
LB Bryce Hager
RB John Kelly
DT Tanzel Smart

Dec 21, 2018

Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee, questionable) missed practic...

Dec 21, 2018 · 6:10 PM EST

Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee, questionable) missed practice all week and is questionable for Week 16. Initially expected to play, per HC Todd McVay, Gurley is now a game-time decision for Sunday. Surprisingly, the beat writers are saying that it will be C.J. Anderson, not John Kelly, who would start if Gurley can’t play. Unless this is contradicted over the next 48 hours, Gurley owners should pick up Anderson as a Plan B in case Gurley can’t go. Anderson’s role is not solid, and he could easily cede to Kelly if things don’t go well at the start of the game. Gurley is still a strong start if he’s active and healthy enough to get most of his usual workload. Complicating matters, the Rams play late on Sunday so owners will need to be on their toes as the day wears on.

Dec 20, 2018

Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee) did not practice Wednesday. ...

Dec 20, 2018 · 7:15 PM EST

Rams RB Todd Gurley (knee) did not practice Wednesday. He sat out Thursday as well. Justin Davis (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday. HC Sean McVay said that he expects Gurley to play, but it’s no sure thing. The Rams play late on Sunday, so Gurley owners should pick up John Kelly if possible, since with Davis’s shoulder injury, Kelly is the most likely candidate to fill in for Gurley. C.J. Anderson was just signed but it’s doubtful that he’ll get up to speed quickly enough to play a big role in Week 16.

Dec 18, 2018

Rams RB Todd Gurley has knee inflammation

TheRams.com

Dec 18, 2018 · 8:36 AM EST

And on Monday, head coach Sean McVay said Todd Gurley’s knee issue is only inflammation and the Rams are expecting him to be OK. McVay added Gurley will be day-to-day this week.

Related players: John Kelly, Justin Davis

Fantasy Impact:

During Sunday night’s game, Gurley was announced as questionable to return with a knee injury. He was able to continue playing and finished with a pair of touchdowns. The Rams play the Cardinals this week so the big question is does Gurley play in a game the Rams are likely to be heavy favorites. Owners definitely want to monitor him this week.

Dec 17, 2018

Rams will get RB Todd Gurley's knee checked

Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Dec 17, 2018 · 9:39 AM EST

The Rams say they will get RB Todd Gurley's knee checked out after injury. He did return to the game.

Related players: John Kelly, Justin Davis

Fantasy Impact:

Rapoport said the knee was wrapped while on the sideline, perhaps a sign he was trying to loosen it up. Rapoport added it's a good sign Gurley returned to the game and the "feel" is this doesn't seem like a major injury. Kelly had just two carries while Davis had one. They would serve as backups if Gurley can't go. Malcolm Brown, of course, is out for at least the rest of the regular season.

Dec 06, 2018

Rams RB Malcolm Brown (shoulder) did not practice Wedne...

Dec 06, 2018 · 7:04 PM EST

Rams RB Malcolm Brown (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday. He’s out for the year. Justin Davis and John Kelly are the two candidates to back up Todd Gurley.