CRAIG REYNOLDS NEWS

Competing for No. 3 role Reynolds had four carries for 11 yards in Thursday's 14-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Reynolds enters the 2024 campaign in a battle for the No. 3 running back role behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, competing with rookie Sione Vaki for that spot. Vaki turned four carries into 29 yards versus New York, including a 15-yard scamper in the second quarter. It's hard to read too much into usage in the preseason, but Reynolds saw nine offensive snaps while Vaki was on the field for 13. Reynolds appeared in all 17 regular-season games with Detroit in 2023 and likely still has the edge to open the season atop Vaki in the depth chart.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Tender RB Craig Reynolds ERFA Contract Craig Reynolds will return to Lions in 2024.

MARCH 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Totals 226 yards in 2023 Reynolds rushed 41 times for 179 yards and one touchdown while catching five passes on five targets for 47 yards over 17 games in 2023.

Impact Reynolds had a couple of productive games during the first half of the season while filling in for David Montgomery, who missed multiple games due to injuries. However, both Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs managed to stay healthy over the second half of the year, leaving little work for Reynolds outside of returning kickoffs on special teams. Now set to become an unrestricted free agent, Reynolds is a candidate to return to Detroit but will need to land a new contract this offseason.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 22, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Craig Reynolds' fourth-down TD run breaks tie in third quarter Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds' fourth-down TD run breaks tie in third quarter.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • NFL.COM

Plays exclusively on special teams Reynolds returned a kickoff for 26 yards while playing all 17 of his snaps on special teams in Saturday's 42-17 win over the Broncos.

Impact For a four-week stretch from Weeks 5 through 8, Reynolds made a splash in a supporting role out of the backfield for Detroit, carrying 34 times for 157 yards and a touchdown while adding four receptions for 49 yards. However, with both David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs having stayed healthy since the Lions' Week 9 bye, Reynolds has since seen his role on offense almost completely evaporate. He's played just nine total snaps on offense and hasn't logged any carries or targets over Detroit's last six contests.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses with extended opportunity Reynolds rushed 14 times for 74 yards and brought in his only target for 13 yards in the Lions' 26-14 win over the Raiders on Monday.

Impact Reynolds parlayed a season-high tally in rush attempts into his best yardage total of the campaign. He consistently gained positive chunks of yardage with his carries, further cementing his status as one of the best No. 3 backs in the league. While he'll presumably be relegated to a smaller role on offense once David Montgomery (ribs) returns following a Week 9 bye, Reynolds may have earned himself at least a slightly larger role moving forward even when the backfield is at full health.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: Crosby rips it away from Reynolds for critical red zone takeaway Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman Maxx Crosby rips the football away from Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds for a critical red zon...

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Limited to four touches Reynolds recorded three carries for 16 yards in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Ravens. He added one catch for nine yards.

Impact The Lions backfield was in flux heading into Sunday's matchup, though Reynolds ultimately ended up as the second back behind Jahmyr Gubbs with David Montgomery (ribs) sidelined. His role was limited even so, as Detroit was willing to get Gibbs heavily involved as both a rusher and receiver. Reynolds will return to primarily a special teams role once Montgomery can retake the field.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 7 Reynolds (hamstring/toe) is listed as active Sunday at Baltimore.

Impact Despite being capped to two limited sessions during Week 7 prep, Reynolds will gut through the hamstring and toe injuries that he dealt with in advance of this contest. With David Montgomery (ribs) sidelined, the Lions likely will lean on rookie first-round pick Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) out of the backfield, but Reynolds also should get some run. Through six games this season, Reynolds is averaging 3.7 yards on his 24 carries and has gathered in all three targets for 26 yards.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Sunday Reynolds (hamstring/toe) is expected to suit up Sunday versus Baltimore, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Reynolds, who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to be on the field Sunday along with rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, who has already been cleared to return from a two-game absence. Though Gibbs will be the favorite to lead Detroit's backfield, Reynolds could handle a significant role on early downs with David Montgomery (ribs) already ruled out. However, Reynolds' involvement could be more dependent on game script, as Gibbs would likely dominate the snaps if the Lions should fall behind early and abandon the run game. The Lions will officially announce Reynolds' status roughly 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 7 Reynolds (hamstring/toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reynolds was unable to practice Wednesday due to hamstring and toe injuries, but his return to some drills Thursday and Friday has left the door open for him to suit up this weekend. Meanwhile, David Montgomery (ribs) was ruled out, and Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) has been cleared to return from a two-game absence. Considering the situation, Gibbs will be the clear-cut top RB option for the Lions in Week 7, but Reynolds also should be the mix, assuming he's active. Reynolds' availability will become known about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially limited Thursday Reynolds (hamstring/toe) was limited at Thursday's practice.

Impact The Lions held out Reynolds from Wednesday's walkthrough due to hamstring and toe injuries, but he joined rookie running back Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) as a limited participant one day later. With David Montgomery (ribs) seemingly trending toward inactive status this weekend after failing to practice Wednesday or Thursday, Gibbs and Reynolds may have the best chances to suit up Sunday in Baltimore. Ultimately, the listings of all three running backs on Friday's practice report will be telling for the Lions' backfield situation for that contest.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Present at practice Reynolds (hamstring/toe) returned to practice Thursday, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Reynolds finished out Sunday's win over Tampa Bay as the Lions' main RB after David Montgomery left with a rib injury. Montgomery is now absent from practice for a second straight day, while Reynolds and Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) both are participating. Reynolds could end up being a solid fantasy option this Sunday in Baltimore if he's able to play and neither Montgomery nor Gibbs suits up.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending to pair of injuries Reynolds was held out of Wednesday's walk-through practice due to hamstring and toe injuries.

Impact With Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) sidelined for a second consecutive contest Sunday in Tampa Bay, Reynolds served as the Lions' top reserve running back until David Montgomery went down with a rib injury in the second quarter. The situation allowed Reynolds to rack up 12 touches for 43 yards from scrimmage on a 61 percent share of snaps. On Monday, head coach Dan Campbell revealed that Montgomery was in line to miss time, while Gibbs was trending in the right direction to return this Sunday at Baltimore. Indeed, Montgomery didn't practice Wednesday, and Gibbs was a limited participant, but Reynolds joined Montgomery as a non-participant. As a result, the backfield situation will need to be monitored as the week continues to see who among the trio may be able to play this weekend.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Fantasy football stock watch: Niners, Lions may have to rely on backup RBs Several high-profile injuries in Week 6 may force little-known running backs Jordan Mason, Craig Reynolds into much larger roles.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

St. Brown on touchdown and Reynolds block WR Amon-Ra St. Brown breaks down his touchdown and the block by Craig Reynolds. He also talks about the type of leader Jared Goff is and how...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Best Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups Week 7: Jordan Mason, Craig Reynolds take over after injuries Jordan Mason impressed after Christian McCaffrey got hurt, while Craig Reynolds took over in relief of David Montgomery. Both will be among...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Best Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups Week 7: Jordan Mason, Craig Reynolds take over after injuries Jordan Mason impressed after Christian McCaffrey got hurt, while Craig Reynolds took over in relief of David Montgomery. Both will be among...

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Block of the year? Reynolds' hit sparks St. Brown's 27-yard TD Block of the year? Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds' pancake hit sparks wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown's 27-yard touchdown.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Block of the year? Craig Reynolds' pancake hit sparks St. Brown's 27-yard TD Block of the year? Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds' pancake hit sparks wide receiver Amon-Ran St. Brown's 27-yard touchdown.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • NFL.COM