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Tagged: Ito Smith (7 Results)

Apr
16

Falcons sign free agent Patterson, cut RB Smith

The Atlanta Falcons signed kick returner CORDARRELLE PATTERSON on Thursday and the team is planning to have him play at the running back position. Patterson was drafted in 2013 as aMore wide receiver, but the versatile veteran has made his mark on special teams. Running back ITO SMITH finished last season atop the depth chart but was released by the Falcons on Thursday. Atlanta has not re-signed TODD GURLEY, last season’s starter, or backup BRIAN HILL. The Falcons did add MIKE DAVIS earlier this offseason from the Carolina Panthers, and he appears to be the likely starter heading into the 2021 season. Less

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Dec
22

Falcons demote RB Gurley, Smith to start

Atlanta Falcons interim head coach Raheem Morris said on Monday that running back ITO SMITH will be the new starter heading into Sunday’s game against Kansas City. With Smith’s ascension intoMore the starting role, 2017 NFL Offensive Player of the Year TODD GURLEY moves into a backup role. While Gurley does have 9 touchdowns this season, his role has steadily declined on a rushing offense that has struggled this season. Less

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Factoid: Todd Gurley

The Falcons haven’t been able to get Todd Gurley going. He’s struggled as a runner, and he’s been even more ineffective in the passing game.  more »

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Nov
12

Freeman could miss two weeks with injury

Atlanta Falcons running back DEVONTA FREEMAN could miss about two weeks due to a foot injury suffered in Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. With backup running back ITO SMITHMore recently placed on injured reserve, BRIAN HILL will likely serve as the starting running back in Atlanta. The Falcons, however, have given no official word on Freeman’s status. Less

Source: Team Website

Around the NFL: Falcons backfield

The Falcons have favored a one-two punch in the backfield in recent years, primarily with Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. Coleman is gone, and 2018 fourth-rounder Ito Smith is the favorite for that job. But best not to reach too early on Smith, because he's got competition.   more »

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Mailbag: October 19, 2018

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition. Is Ito Smith the new goal-line back in Atlanta? Will Chris Hogan rebound in the coming weeks? And can the Raiders get Derek Carr back on track? more »

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Around the NFL: Fourth-round running backs

There were five running backs selected in the fourth round back in April. Chase Edmonds (pictured), Nyheim Hines and Kalen Ballage have got some positive press thus far, while Ito Smith and Mark Walton could push for roles with their respective teams. Odds are long for a sizable rookie impact, however.   more »

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