Tag: American football running back

  • Vikings boost run game, gain RB Cam Akers in deal with Rams

    Vikings boost run game, gain RB Cam Akers in deal with Rams

    The Minnesota Vikings began an aggressive reaction to their rushing issues Wednesday, acquiring running back Cam Akers from the Los Angeles Rams, the organisations confirmed. The agreement, which is pending a physical, involves a swap of 2026 draft selections, with the Vikings also receiving a conditional seventh-round pick and the Rams getting a conditional sixth-rounder.…

  • Browns running back Nick Chubb has a knee injury and is projected to miss the remainder of the season.

    Browns running back Nick Chubb has a knee injury and is projected to miss the remainder of the season.

    Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb was taken off the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night with a knee injury, and Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed after the game that Chubb would be out for the rest of the season. Early in the second quarter, Chubb collided with Steelers defender Minkah…

  • The Colts do not trade Jonathan Taylor; the running back remains on the PUP list.

    The Colts do not trade Jonathan Taylor; the running back remains on the PUP list.

    According to ESPN, the Indianapolis Colts did not trade Jonathan Taylor on Tuesday because they did not get a fair-value offer for their All-Pro running back. Taylor remained on the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday, leaving him unable to participate in at least the first four games of the season. Taylor will at…

  • The Colts have given RB Jonathan Taylor is free to seek a move.

    The Colts have given RB Jonathan Taylor is free to seek a move.

    The Indianapolis Colts have given All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor permission to seek a trade, league sources informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. According to many sources, the Colts will demand considerable trade compensation for Taylor. According to the reports, the club is asking for a first-round draught selection or a package of choices for…

  • Alex Collins is remembered by the Seattle Seahawks.

    Alex Collins is remembered by the Seattle Seahawks.

    The Seattle Seahawks organisation is in grief after the passing of Alex Collins, a valued colleague and fan favourite during his two seasons with the club. Collins, 28, died as a consequence of a motorbike accident on Monday. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Alex Collins this morning,”…

  • Sony Michel informs Rams that he is retiring.

    Sony Michel informs Rams that he is retiring.

    Sony Michel, a Rams running back, has surprisingly retired. Following the third practise of training camp, coach Sean McVay confirmed Michel’s decision. McVay said that Michel notified the club on Saturday morning that he was retiring. “The epitome of a pro, a great competitor, and his next chapter is going to be exciting,” McVay said,…

  • RB for the Colts Following a meeting with owner Jim Irsay, Jonathan Taylor wants a trade.

    RB for the Colts Following a meeting with owner Jim Irsay, Jonathan Taylor wants a trade.

    Jonathan Taylor is planning to leave Indianapolis after a talk in his owner’s bus. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the All-Pro running back sought a trade after speaking with Jim Irsay on the team bus during Saturday’s training camp session. Taylor, who is presently on the physically unable to perform list, wants a…

  • Saquon Barkley, running back, signs a franchise tag.

    Saquon Barkley, running back, signs a franchise tag.

    The Giants’ veterans arrived at training camp with their most productive player under contract, in the locker room and ready to take part in the first practise of the summer. Saquon Barkley came early Tuesday and signed a one-year deal, ending considerable doubt about his intentions. Barkley has yet to sign the franchise tender he…

  • Nyheim Hines (knee) of the Buffalo Bills is projected to miss the season.

    Nyheim Hines (knee) of the Buffalo Bills is projected to miss the season.

    Before training camp even begins, the Bills have lost a crucial special teams and offensive contributor. According to a source, running back Nyheim Hines sustained a season-ending injury to his left ACL while away from the team’s facilities. Hines, 26, was hit by a jet ski and has a knee injury that would need surgery…

  • According to a source, the Vikings want to release running back Dalvin Cook.

    According to a source, the Vikings want to release running back Dalvin Cook.

    A source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday that the Minnesota Vikings have notified running back Dalvin Cook that they want to release him.According to a source, the Vikings were planning to attempt to trade Cook again on Thursday, but instead intend to process his release on Friday. Cook’s six-year career in Minnesota will be…