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Raiders sign veteran RB Riddick
The Las Vegas Raiders added veteran running back THEO RIDDICK to the roster over the weekend. Riddick has excelled in the receiving game in the past, but he will join a Raiders team that has significant depth in the backfield.
Source: Team Blog
Around the NFL: Raiders running backs
Maybe you've seen the recent stories where Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden have said that Josh Jacobs will be used more in the passing game this year. Or Jacobs himself saying his goal is to catch "at least" 60 passes. (He caught just 20 a year ago.) Please do not believe any of them. more »
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Broncos to let RBs Booker, Riddick hit free agency
The Denver Broncos will reportedly let running backs DEVONTAE BOOKER and THEO RIDDICK hit free agency ahead of the 2020 season. Denver is believed to be looking for “starter type” running… More backs in free agency, with neither Booker nor Riddick fitting that description. Time will tell if the Broncos are truly in the market for a starting running back and, if so, what that might mean for current rushers ROYCE FREEMAN and PHILLIP LINDSAY. Less
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Broncos RB Riddick fractures shoulder
Newly acquired Denver running back THEO RIDDICK is expected to miss six to eight weeks after fracturing his shoulder during Thursday’s preseason game. Riddick is not expected to need surgery, but… More he will likely miss two to four regular season games. DEVONTAE BOOKER remains on the roster, and the expectation is that he will be the third running back behind PHILLIP LINDSAY and ROYCE FREEMAN. Booker’s roster spot was previously believed to be in jeopardy. Less
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Free agent RB Riddick joins Broncos
Free agent running back THEO RIDDICK will be joining the Denver Broncos for the 2019 season. Riddick was released recently by the Detroit Lions, where he played for the past eight… More seasons. Riddick joins a crowded Broncos backfield that includes PHILLIP LINDSAY, ROYCE FREEMAN, DEVONTAE BOOKER, and others. Fantasy owners should note that the move could put Booker’s roster spot in danger. Less
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Lions release RB Riddick
The Detroit Lions released veteran running back THEO RIDDICK on Saturday. Riddick, 28, was one of the most productive third-down backs in the NFL in recent seasons, but his role in… More new coordinator Darrell Bevell’s offense was uncertain. Starting running back KERRYON JOHNSON could see an increased workload this season, with a group of pass-catching tight ends also expected to pick up some of Riddick’s workload. Less
Source: Detroit Free press
Around the NFL: Releasing Theo Riddick
The Lions have released Theo Riddick, which comes as a mild surprise (although there was a report last week suggesting it would happen). The most important impact is that the death-grip he's had on the third-down role in Detroit's offense is finally over. It's a new era. more »
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Lions RB Riddick not a roster lock
The emergence of Detroit Lions second-year running back KERRYON JOHNSON could mean that third-down back THEO RIDDICK is in jeopardy of not making the team this season. Johnson caught 32 passes… More in 10 games as a rookie and he is expected to increase that production in 2019. With Johnson’s role expanding, the team could look to trade or release Riddick. Less
Source: Detroit Free Press
Lions sign C.J. Anderson
The Detroit Lions signed running back C.J. ANDERSON, adding him to a backfield that is starting to get a bit crowded for fantasy purposes. Anderson will likely compete for the backup… More job behind starter KERRYON JOHNSON. The Lions also signed ZACH ZENNER in March, and third-down back THEO RIDDICK remains under contract for one more season. Less
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Johnson to lead Lions backfield, but…
Detroit Lions running back KERRYON JOHNSON is expected to be fully healthy, while entering the 2019 season as the team’s unquestioned top running back. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, head coach Matt… More Patricia believes that a team needs “at least two” running backs to be successful. With ZACH ZENNER and THEO RIDDICK still around, and the 2019 draft yet to come, it sounds like Johnson will have company in the Lions backfield. Less
Source: Detroit Free Press
Around the NFL: Now for Zomething different
Kerryon Johnson will miss this week with a knee injury; he might be out multiple games. That leaves the Lions with just third-down back Theo Riddick and short-yardage guy LeGarrette Blount. A shame they recently released Ameer Abdullah. But the Lions say they're confident in Zach Zenner. more »
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Abdullah on roster bubble in Detroit
Detroit running back AMEER ABDULLAH has been a popular sleeper pick in recent years but he is on the roster bubble for the 2018 season. With veterans LEGARRETTE BLOUNT and THEO… More RIDDICK, along with rookie KERRYON JOHNSON assured of roster spots, Abdullah may be fortunate to even make the team. If Abdullah is on the opening-day roster, his fantasy prospects appear dim. Less
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Riddick’s wrist fine, RB set to play Sunday
Detroit running back THEO RIDDICK sustained a wrist injury last week against Chicago but the damage was apparently minimal and he is expected to start on Sunday against Cincinnati. Riddick underwent… More surgery on both wrists last offseason so the team is likely being extra cautious. But Riddick returned to practice and should be available for fantasy owners if needed. Less
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Lions RB Riddick expects to be ready for camp
Detroit Lions running back THEO RIDDICK sat out all of spring practice while recovering from double wrist surgery, but the fifth-year back expects to be ready for the start of training… More camp on Sunday. There is no word on whether or not the Lions will limit his action, but Riddick’s surgically repaired wrists are reported to be structurally sound. Fantasy owners take note. Less
Source: Detroit Free Press
Around the NFL: Detroit Lions
I was surprised when the Lions didn’t draft a running back. They’ve averaged a league-low 85 rushing yards per game over the last three years, and Ameer Abdullah has been plagued by injuries and fumbles. more »
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