JULY 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
CRAIG REYNOLDS #49 - RUNNING BACK - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
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Which Lions players could benefit from a strong training camp? 10 to watch The pressure is on at Allen Park for Jameson Williams, Craig Reynolds, Julian Okwara and others for vastly different reasons.
Lions re-sign RB Craig Reynolds, tender five other exclusive rights free agents Collectively, the group of six players logged more than 1,200 offensive and defensive snaps for the Lions last season, and another 937 snaps...
MARCH 13, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Signs new deal with Detroit Reynolds and the Lions agreed to a contract Monday.
Impact The exact details of the deal are unknown but Reynolds will be returning to Detroit for a third season in 2023. The running back appeared in nine games with the Lions last season, recording 102 rushing yards on 23 carries while also reeling in nine catches for 116 yards. With D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams both likely to still be on the team next season, there isn't a clear path for Reynolds to see an increase in usage.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lions re-sign RB Craig Reynolds The Detroit Lions announced Monday that they have re-signed RB Craig Reynolds.
MARCH 13, 2023 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Totals 218 yards in 2022 Reynolds rushed 23 times for 102 yards while catching nine of 10 targets for 116 yards over nine games in 2022.
Impact Reynolds opened the year as the No. 3 running back behind D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, but he couldn't stay healthy and eventually fell behind Justin Jackson on the depth chart as well. While Reynolds is now set to hit free agency at the end of the league year, it's possible he could return to a more prominent role for the Lions in 2023 considering both Williams and Jackson are also on expiring contracts.
JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Lions RB Craig Reynolds to play with Justin Jackson (hip) inactive Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds, a healthy scratch for the past two games, will play Sunday against the Chicago Bears.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Listed as inactive Reynolds (coach's decision) will be inactive for Saturday's game against the Panthers.
Impact With D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams and Justin Jackson ahead of him on the depth chart and healthy, Reynolds will be the odd-man-out Saturday. The 26-year-old has suited up for six games this season, but has not suited up since Week 8.
DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't suit up Sunday Reynolds (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
Impact Reynolds was activated off injured reserve Saturday, but he'll remain sidelined for at least one more contest while working his way back from a rib injury. Justin Jackson, who was listed as questionable due to an illness, is active and figures to continue serving as the No. 3 running back behind D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Activated off injured reserve Reynolds (ribs) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
Impact Reynolds traveled with the team to New York for Sunday's matchup against the Jets and will presumably be active following a five-game absence due to a knee injury. He opened the season as the No. 3 running back behind Jamaal Williams and D'Andre Swift, but Justin Jackson has thrived in that role of late. It's unclear what Reynolds' role will be in Week 15 if he's deemed available, but he's unlikely to garner a large enough role to crack fantasy relevancy.
DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice Reynolds (ribs) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Reynolds suffered the injury in Week 9's win over the Packers and was placed on IR on Nov. 9. He now has a 21-day window to either be added back to the active roster or revert to IR for the remainder of the season. Before suffering the injury, Reynolds operated as the team's No. 3 running back, a role that Justin Jackson has since occupied.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM
Craig Reynolds Placed on IR, 3 Lions Not Spotted at Practice The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Heads to IR Detroit placed Reynolds (ribs) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Reynolds was forced out of Sunday's win over Green Bay due to the rib injury and will now be required to miss at least the Lions' next four games with his move to IR. His absence should open up even more opportunities for Justin Jackson as the Lions' No. 3 back behind D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rodgers throws 3 INTs, Lions hold on to beat Packers 15-9
Aaron Rodgers matched a career high with three interceptions and threw an incomplete pass on fourth down from the Detroit 17 in the final minute, letting the Detroit Lions hold on...NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • Associated Press
Downgraded to out Reynolds (ribs) was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact Reynolds will not be able to return after being forced out with a rib injury in the first half against Green Bay. The 26-year-old played a minor role in Detroit's offense over the first seven games, and his next chance to suit up will come versus the Bears on Sunday, Nov. 13.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Reynolds is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Packers with a rib injury.
Impact Reynolds did not record a carry before exiting in the first half against Green Bay, though the nature and severity of this issue are still unknown. The 26-year-old rushed 23 times for 102 yards and caught nine passes (on 10 targets) for 116 yards as the Lions' third-string running back over the first seven games of the season. With Reynolds sidelined, expect Justin Jackson to take on a larger role behind D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams in this contest.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tiny role in Swift's return Reynolds rushed twice for seven yards and was not able to secure his lone target during Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.
Impact With D'Andre Swift back in the fold, Reynolds saw his second-lowest snap share of the season while Swift and Jamaal Williams handled the near entirety of the rushing workload. Unless one of those two misses time again, Reynolds' offensive role should remain miniscule.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Totals 92 yards Reynolds rushed six times for 24 yards while catching three of three targets for 68 yards during Sunday's 29-0 loss to New England.
Impact Reynolds was more efficient on the ground than the box score implies considering he was dropped for a seven-yard loss at one point, and he ultimately performed relatively well as a change-of-pace option behind Jamaal Williams in the absence of D'Andre Swift (shoulder). However, the Lions didn't spend much time in Patriots territory, leaving practically no realistic scoring opportunities for the Detroit backfield. With Swift expected to return to the field after a Week 6 bye, Reynolds should revert to his No. 3 role in Week 7 against Dallas.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Stevenson, Patriots' D back Zappe in 29-0 win over Lions
Rookie Bailey Zappe threw a touchdown pass in his first career start, Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for a career-high 161 yards, and the New England Patriots overwhelmed the Detroit L...OCTOBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press
Small role in Swift's absence Reynolds rushed twice for 30 yards while securing his only target for 12 yards during Sunday's 48-45 loss to Seattle.
Impact Reynolds logged a third of the offensive snaps in the absence of D'Andre Swift (shoulder) but handled less touches than Justin Jackson, who saw a fraction of the playing time that Reynolds did. Meanwhile, Jamaal Williams logged half the snaps and carried nearly the entire rushing load for a second straight game. It's fair to expect a similar distribution of work in Week 5 against New England.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Seven touches while spelling Swift Reynolds rushed six times for 13 yards while securing his only target for five yards during Sunday's 28-24 loss to Minnesota.
Impact Reynolds saw increased offensive snaps and touches for a second consecutive week as D'Andre Swift now tends to a shoulder injury in addition to his ankle woes. With Swift possibly set to miss time, Reynolds could see even more offensive involvement in Week 4 against Seahawks as the potential No. 2 running back behind Jamaal Williams.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 4: Handcuffs Samaje Perine, Craig Reynolds among top free agent pickups If last week taught us anything, it's that you need to handcuff your top running backs. Injuries to Joe Mixon and D'Andre Swift could open t...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 4: Handcuffs Samaje Perine, Craig Reynolds among top free agent pickups If last week taught us anything, it's that you need to handcuff your top running backs. Injuries to Joe Mixon and D'Andre Swift could open t...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Craig Reynolds: 'We're Tough on Each Other' Running back Craig Reynolds shares what goes into making the Detroit Lions successful.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Craig Reynolds: 'We're Tough on Each Other' Running back Craig Reynolds shares what goes into making the Detroit Lions successful.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
