DESMOND REID NEWS

Leaves Saturday with injury Reid (lower body) limped off the field in the third quarter of Saturday's game versus Notre Dame, Justin Guerriero of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Impact Reid's injury-riddled season continued Saturday as he left the game in the third quarter with a heavy limp. He has not been able to return since he left. Given the fact that the Panthers are already likely out of the game, Reid will likely not risk returning to the field Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Saturday Reid is "healthy and fresh" ahead of Saturday's game versus Notre Dame, Amanda Godsey of the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat reports.

Impact Reid, who missed Week 10 due to an ankle injury, got healthy over the bye week and will be ready to go for Saturday's very important matchup with Notre Dame. Head coach Pay Narduzzi said that Reid is "healthy and fresh" ahead of the contest. Through six games this season Reid has 570 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns, so his return is obviously a huge deal for the Panthers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pitt commits 4 turnovers but still beats Stanford handily for 5th straight win Pitt was not at full strength as it entered a pivotal game at Stanford, a win being necessary for the Panthers to stay in the ACC title hunt...

NOVEMBER 1 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Set to sit at Stanford Reid (ankle) is out for Saturday's game at Stanford, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Reid went down with an ankle injury last Sunday against NC State, and he was unable to return to the matchup. The starting running back will now be sidelined for his third game of the season. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but he was able to warm up before this game, which bodes well for a return in the next three weeks.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Saturday Reid (ankle) is in pads for warmups ahead of Saturday's game at Stanford, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Reid, who is officially a game-time decision for Saturday, is in full pads and catching passes during pregame warmups. It does not guarantee he will be available, but it's certainly a very good sign for his chances to play.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Reid (ankle) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Stanford, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Reid suffered an ankle injury in last week's win over NC State and he spent the rest of the game in a foot on the sidelines. He is now officially a game-time decision for Saturday's contest, meaning the Panthers will decide on his availability during pregame warmups. If he can't go, Ja'Kyrian Turner would be set to lead the backfield.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Status remains up in the air Reid (ankle) remains a question mark for Pittsburgh's clash with Stanford on Saturday, per Owen Lenson of SI.com.

Impact Reid went down with an ankle ailment in the third quarter of Pittsburgh's win over NC State. He proceeded to wear a boot on his left leg on the sidelines for the remainder of the game, and head coach Pat Narduzzi was non-committal when asked about his star tailback's status ahead of Week 10. "Des wants to play. He was feeling good and wanted to play," Narduzzi said. "Des will be fine. We want to get him on the field but we want to keep him healthy." If Reid can't go against the Cardinal, expect J'Kyrian Turner and Juelz Goff to handle the majority of the backfield work for the Panthers.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt's Mason Heintschel throws for 423 yards and 3 TDs as the Panthers roll by N.C. State 53-34

Mason Heintschel sets a Pitt freshman record by passing for 423 yards as the Panthers raced by North Carolina State 53-34

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Spotted in boot Reid (ankle) was seen with a boot on his left leg after suffering an injury in Saturday's game versus NC State, Andrea Adelson of ESPN reports.

Impact Reid was helped off the field after hurting his ankle in the second half of Saturday's matchup. He had 13 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown before leaving the game, as well as catching three passes for 28 yards. He is now in danger of missing next week's matchup versus Stanford.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off field Saturday Reid (ankle) was helped off the field during Saturday's game against NC State, Nathan Breisinger of Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

Impact Reid was down on the field holding his ankle and was helped off the field, so his status for a potential return is uncertain. Reid had 13 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown, as well as three catches for 28 receiving yards, before exiting the contest.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Returns vs NC State Reid (undisclosed) is back on the field in Saturday's matchup versus NC State, per Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Reid briefly exited the game in the first quarter with an undisclosed injury but is seemingly healthy. Across his first five outings this season, he has carried the ball 42 times for 225 yards and a touchdown.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Saturday Reid (undisclosed) was spotted on the sideline without a helmet after a trip to the medical tent during Saturday's matchup versus NC State, per Mitch Corcoran of SI.com.

Impact Reid exited the game in the first quarter of Saturday's game, and the severity of his injury is currently unclear. If he can't return to the game, Ja'Kyrian Turner should take over as the team's top running back.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in limited capacity Reid (lower body) compiled six rushes for 38 yards during Saturday's 30-13 victory against Syracuse.

Impact Reid has been dealing with a lower body injury over the last month, and while he suited up against Syracuse, he saw merely six touches. Ja'Kyrian Turner led the team in carries (15) while Juelz Goff saw seven carries.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in limited capacity Reid (lower body) compiled six rushes for 38 yards during Saturday's 30-13 victory against Syracuse.

Impact Reid has been dealing with a lower body injury over the last month, and while he suited up against Syracuse, he saw merely six touches. Ja'Kyrian Turner led the team in carries (15) while Juelz Goff saw seven carries.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Reid (lower body) is on the field and dressed for warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Syracuse, Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

Impact Reid was deemed a game-time call for Saturday's tilt, so it's no huge surprise that he's on the field partaking in warmups. Reid is notably sporting some extra tape in warmups, and more information on his status should surface closer to kickoff. If available, Reid should be a huge weapon out of the backfield for the Panthers, totaling 36 carries for 187 yards and a touchdown and 14 grabs for another 226 yards and two touchdowns through four games this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Reid (lower body) is on the field and dressed for warmups ahead of Saturday's game versus Syracuse, Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

Impact Reid was deemed a game-time call for Saturday's tilt, so it's no huge surprise that he's on the field partaking in warmups. Reid is notably sporting some extra tape in warmups, and more information on his status should surface closer to kickoff. If available, Reid should be a huge weapon out of the backfield for the Panthers, totaling 36 carries for 187 yards and a touchdown and 14 grabs for another 226 yards and two touchdowns through four games this season.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will be game-time decision Reid (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Syracuse, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Pittsburgh will push Reid's game availability to the furthest possible point before the Panthers and Syracuse log their upcoming game. Even if the running back's numbers are not as stellar as expected, he provides a level of promise few collegiate players can. This was evident in Week 7, as despite Reid's 12 carries for 45 yards not being all that impressive, he logged two receiving touchdowns off eight receptions for 155 yards, giving him 200 of them from scrimmage.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Syracuse Reid (lower body) has been listed as questionable on Pittsburgh's initial injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Reid, who made his return from an extended absence last week against Florida State, has popped back up on Pitt's injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with Syracuse. The 5-foot-8 senior, who was expected to be one of the top running backs in the NCAA this season, has been limited to just four games, totaling 187 yards and one touchdown on the ground, along with 14 receptions for 226 yards and two scores through the air. Reid's status will be worth monitoring for any lingering injury issues heading into the weekend.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt was staggering after back-to-back losses. Then Mason Heintschel arrived

Pat Narduzzi keeps testing Pittsburgh freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel, and he keeps passing each one

OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Dominates in return Reid notched 12 rushes for 45 yards and hauled in 8 of 9 targets for 155 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-31 win over Florida State.

Impact Reid didn't have a great game as a rusher, but he was unstoppable in the passing game. True freshman signal caller Mason Heintschel relied heavily on the veteran tailback, as Reid finished with team highs in receptions and receiving yards while accounting for both of the team's receiving touchdowns. Reid's touchdown catches came from 24 and 16 yards out. Through four games, Reid has rushed for 187 yards and a touchdown while adding 14 catches for 226 yards and two scores through the air.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

The kids are alright: Freshmen Mason Heintschel, Ja'Kyrian Turner help Pitt past No. 25 Florida State All week, the question was whether Desmond Reid would play. The All-American tailback’s return was supposed to be the veteran spark Pitt nee...

OCTOBER 12 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pitt storms back, piles on FSU's conference disarray Desmond Reid racked up 200 yards from scrimmage, Ja'Kyrian Turner scored two rushing touchdowns and Pitt rallied for a 34-31 upset of a depl...

OCTOBER 11 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Mason Heintschel throws for 321 yards, two TDs to Desmond Reid in Pitt's upset of No. 25 Florida St.

Mason Heintschel threw for 310 yards and connected with Desmond Reid on a pair of touchdown passes as Pittsburgh defeated No. 25 Florida State 34-31

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Gets green light Saturday Reid (lower body) will play Saturday against Florida State, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Reid was taking part in warmups ahead of the contest, foreshadowing his return to action after a pair of games on the sidelines versus Louisville and Boston College. The star back hasn't posted big numbers yet this season, but he has racked up 24 carries for 142 yards and a touchdown while adding six catches for 71 yards through three games played. He'll aim to improve his campaign Saturday in a tough matchup versus the Seminoles.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Reid (lower body) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game at Florida State, Curt Weiler of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Reid, who is officially a game-time decision, is warming up ahead of Saturday's road contest. That fact alone does not guarantee he will play, but he is certainly trending in that direction.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE