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Receives one touch Pierce lost one yard on his only rushing attempt in Chicago's 35-16 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Impact Pierce appeared in just four games this season, rushing six times for 34 yards and a touchdown, and after the Bears complete their playoff run, he'll return in 2021 for the last year of his contract, and he'll likely be fighting for a roster spot as a depth option in the backfield.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first NFL touchdown Pierce rushed twice for 26 yards and a touchdown in Chicago's 41-17 victory over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Pierce has just five carries over the four games he's played this season, and it's unlikely he'll have enough of a role in the offense to be a fantasy factor in Week 17 against the Packers.

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles missing 3 starters in secondary against Cardinals The Eagles are missing three starters in secondary against Arizona

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB Jones inactive for Giants; McCoy to start at Seattle The New York Giants will be without starting quarterback Daniel Jones for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Healthy scratch against Lions Pierce (coach's decision) is inactive for the Bears' Week 13 matchup against Detroit.

Impact Chicago's running back depth has been thin behind starter back David Montgomery ever since Tarik Cohen suffered a torn ACL on Sept. 27. Long-time receiver and special-teams guru Cordarrelle Patterson has been serving as the No. 2 option at the position, while Pierce remains with just three total carries on the 2020 campaign.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Minor role in loss Pierce had three carries for nine yards in Chicago's 19-13 loss to Minnesota on Monday.

Impact With David Montgomery sitting this game out with a concussion, Pierce was second on the Bears in rushing attempts behind Cordarrelle Patterson. If Montgomery is forced to miss another game after Chicago's Week 11 bye, it's unlikely Pierce sees enough volume to provide much upside for fantasy managers.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defense should rule for the Beavers, offense must fill holes While the offense is still coming together with presumed starting quarterback Tristan Gebbia, it’s Oregon State’s defense that should worry opponents

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams TE Higbee out vs Bears; Khalil Mack active for Chicago Rams tight end Tyler Higbee is inactive for Los Angeles’ game against the Chicago Bears on Monday night

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Healthy scratch against Colts Pierce (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old back out of Oregon State was called up to Chicago's 53-man roster Tuesday, though the Bears have elected to roll with David Montgomery and Ryan Nall as the team's only active RBs heading into Week 4. Cordarrelle Patterson may continue to get some run, as he already has 15 rush attempts through three games, but Pierce remains in search of his first NFL carry.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Peppers, Ruggs, Fuller among inactives for late games Sunday Rams rookie safety Jordan Fuller is inactive for Los Angeles’ game against the New York Giants with a shoulder injury and Giants safety Jabrill Peppers is out, as expected

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

3 things we learned from Bears practice, including Artavis Pierce’s opportunity at running back and Tashaun Gipson’s experience with quarterback changes With Tarik Cohen out for the rest of the season, an opportunity has opened up for undrafted rookie running back Artavis Pierce.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

What role awaits Bears' RB Artavis Pierce? What role will former Oregon State running back Artavis Pierce have in Chicago's offense? After receiving the call up, he's ready to go.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

Promoted to Chicago's roster Pierce was promoted from Chicago's practice squad to the 53-man roster Tuesday, Larry Mayer of the Bears' official site reports.

Impact Pierce will have a chance to mix in behind David Montgomery at the running back position with Tarik Cohen done for the season with a torn ACL. The only other running back on the team is special teams contributor Ryan Nall, though Cordarrelle Patterson also has some experience at the position.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on practice squad Pierce cleared waivers Sunday and signed with the Bears' practice squad, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact With David Montgomery (hamstring) uncertain for Week 1, Pierce lost the battle to Ryan Nall to round out the running-back room. If Montgomery is unable to play in the season opener, however, Pierce could be activated to serve as depth against the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Unable to make final team The Bears waived Pierce on Saturday, Jason Lieser of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Pierce briefly appeared to be in the mix for a backfield gig while David Montgomery (groin) worked his way back to full health, but he'll now be subjected to waivers. Tarik Cohen, Ryan Nall and Cordarrelle Patterson remain Chicago's top running backs behind Montgomery.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could be early down backup Should David Montgomery (groin) be forced to miss time, Pierce could be a candidate to handle work on early downs, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact With Tarik Cohen being a receiving specialist, Cordarrelle Patterson preferring to run outside the tackles and Ryan Nall only seeing two carries last year, Pierce appears to be the most traditional running back among Montgomery's backups. Earlier in training camp, running backs coach Charles London stated that Pierce was very explosive and getting better each day. In terms of fantasy value, it will depend whether Montgomery misses time, and if that happens, Pierce could certainly be worthy of a flex spot while the latter is out of action.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Bears RB Montgomery limps off practice field Bears running back David Montgomery limped off the field at practice Wednesday after injuring his groin when making a cut on a running play

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roster Move: Bears put Pierce on reserve/COVID-19 list The Bears on Monday placed rookie running back Artavis Pierce on the reserve/COVID-19 list, a new category created for players who either te...

JULY 27, 2020 • CHICAGOBEARS.COM

Can Artavis Pierce be David Montgomery's top backup? Are the Bears taking a risk by not having a veteran running back behind David Montgomery?

JUNE 10, 2020 • NBC.COM

A new friend: Artavis Pierce will not be denied Every Bears’ running back has a part to play. One of their new runners wants to be certain his part is bigger than prescribed.

MAY 13, 2020 • WINDYCITYGRIDIRON.COM