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Tagged: Jaylen Samuels (20 Results)

Jun
4

Steelers RB Samuels not guaranteed roster spot

Pittsburgh running back JAYLEN SAMUELS may not be a lock to make the roster heading into the upcoming season. JAMES CONNER is set as the starter and likely workhorse, and the Steelers have a logjam of running backs competing for the backup spot.

Source: Team Website

Dec
28

Connor out for Steelers, committee likely

Pittsburgh Steelers running back JAMES CONNER will miss Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a thigh injury. With Conner out, the Steelers are expected to move forward with a running back committee featuring JAYLEN SAMUELS, TREY EDMUNDS, and rookies BENNY SNELL JR. and KERRITH WHYTE.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Nov
19

Conner status uncertain vs. Bengals

Pittsburgh running back JAMES CONNER left last week’s game against the Cleveland Browns after reaggravating his shoulder injury. Head coach Mike Tomlin is expected to provide an update today, but itMore could be one of those “game time decision” updates that fantasy owners despise. Conner’s status will be worth monitoring this week, but if he is unable to play, backup JAYLEN SAMUELS will be ready to roll. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: November 1 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 9 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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Nov
1

Snell has surgery, Conner misses practice

Pittsburgh running back BENNY SNELL underwent surgery to trim his meniscus and is expected to miss two or three weeks. Fellow running back JAMES CONNER is also dealing with a shoulderMore injury and is a question mark for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. Fortunately for the Steelers, running back JAYLEN SAMUELS is returning to action after missing the past two games with his own knee issues. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Oct
9

Steelers RB Samuels has knee surgery

Pittsburgh running back JAYLEN SAMUELS is expected to be out for a month after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery on Monday. Samuels sprained his knee in Sunday’s game and the team decidedMore to get him fixed-up ASAP, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Rookie running back BENNY SNELL JR. is expected to work as the primary backup behind starter JAMES CONNER while Samuels is out. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Podcast: October 4 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 5 of the NFL regular season. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).  more »

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Oct
1

Samuels sparks Steelers on Monday Night Football

Pittsburgh running back JAYLEN SAMUELS spent time in the backfield, at wide receiver, and as an occasional wildcat quarterback in Monday night’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Samuels accounted for 134More yards of total offense and helped his fantasy owners with a 2-yard touchdown run as well. Running back JAMES CONNER also tried to make things right with his fantasy owners, adding 125 total yards and a touchdown reception. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Sep
16

Steelers RB Conner injures knee

Pittsburgh running back JAMES CONNER left Sunday’s game against Seattle due to a knee injury and did not return. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that Conner will be evaluated further toMore determine the extent of the injury. If he is to miss any time, the Steelers will likely use some combination of JAYLEN SAMUELS and BENNY SNELL in the backfield. Stay tuned. Less

Source: Sports Illustrated

Jul
2

Steelers RB Conner expects similar role in 2019

Despite reports of a possible backfield committee in Pittsburgh this season, Steelers running back JAMES CONNER says that he is preparing for a similar workload to last season. Conner says thatMore he is 100 percent healthy and ready to roll. The Steelers have added rookie BENNY SNELL and pass-catching back JAYLEN SAMUELS is expected to have a role, but it’s clear that Conner is prepared to remain the workhorse in the Pittsburgh backfield. Less

Source: NFL.com

Around the NFL: Pittsburgh running game

James Conner gave an interview recently where he said he expected the Steelers to spread out backfield touches. Jaylen Samuels proved to be a viable backup a year ago, and the Steelers drafted Benny Snell in the fourth round. Cause for concern when drafting Conner? Well...we'll see.   more »

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May
29

Samuels’ role to increase in Steelers backfield?

Second-year running back JAYLEN SAMUELS could be lined up with fellow running back JAMES CONNER in the Pittsburgh Steelers backfield this season. The team practiced such a formation during OTAs andMore Samuels thinks it could be “really scary for defenses”. It could also be scary for fantasy owners trying to figure out which running back to draft and when. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Dec
29

Conner questionable vs. Bengals

Pittsburgh running back JAMES CONNER is officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s must-win regular-season finale. Conner went through a full week of practice, which is an encouraging sign as he recoversMore from an ankle injury that has kept him out of action for the past three games. If Connor is not ready, or if he is limited, backup JAYLEN SAMUELS will once again fill-in. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Dec
27

Conner improving, could play Sunday

Pittsburgh Pro Bowl running back JAMES CONNER was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice and could be on track to play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Conner has not playedMore since early December because of an ankle injury. If Conner is not ready, rookie JAYLEN SAMUELS will likely handle the bulk of the backfield work again. Stay tuned. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune

Dec
20

Conner still dealing with high-ankle sprain

Pittsburgh running back JAMES CONNER did not practice on Wednesday as he continues to deal with a high-ankle sprain that has kept him out of the past two games. Conner saidMore he can walk fine but being on the field “cutting and stuff” is another story. Backup JAYLEN SAMUELS will likely handle the backfield duties if Conner is not ready for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Less

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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