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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Small role in Week 3 win Swift did not log a carry but caught one of two targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 26-23 victory over Arizona.

Impact After seeing 34 offensive snaps Week 1 and 20 in Week 2, Swift was used on just six offensive snaps Sunday while Adrian Peterson and Kerryon Johnson logged 40 and 20, respectively. Against a Cardinals team that ran a hefty 159 total offensive snaps during the first two weeks of the season, Lions head coach Matt Patricia suggested after the game that the backfield playing time was determined by Detroit's goal to "control the clock," according to Chris Burke of the Athletic. As it appears Swift is neither Detroit's first or second option when they want to do so, the rookie may be hard to trust in games when the Lions are expected to try to dominate the time of possession.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Five carries, five catches in loss Swift rushed five times for 12 yards and caught all five of his targets for 60 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Packers.

Impact Swift appears to be the receiving back of choice in Detroit's three-man backfield rotation, as Adrian Peterson and Kerryon Johnson combined for 15 carries but only one target. Game script dictated plenty of second-half usage for Swift with the Lions trailing, and he came up just two receiving yards short of T.J. Hockenson's team-leading total. The Lions will be underdogs in Arizona in Week 3, so Swift projects to be Detroit's most fantasy-friendly running back option in that one.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press

Scores in professional debut Swift rushed three times for eight yards and one touchdown while catching three of five targets for 15 yards during Sunday's 27-23 loss to Chicago.

Impact Even though Kerryon Johnson got the start and Adrian Peterson more than doubled the number of carries that Swift and Johnson had combined, it was Swift who easily led the Lions backfield in snaps. He could have been the hero, too, if not for letting the game-winning touchdown pass slip through his hands in the closing seconds of the game. Regardless, the amount of playing time Swift saw should be a good sign for his rookie-year workload going forward. Next up is a road matchup in Week 2 against Green Bay.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Swift (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bears, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Swift was limited at practice throughout the week before upgrading to full participation Friday. With that out of the way, it's his role rather than his health that's the big cause for concern, though the two arguably became intertwined when his hip injury caused a prolonged absence from training camp. In any case, Swift will be part of a backfield that also includes Kerryon Johnson and Adrian Peterson, potentially setting up as a three-man committee to start the year.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Puts forth limited practice Swift (hip) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Though Swift's reps were capped on account of the hip injury for the second day in a row, coach Matt Patricia hasn't suggested the rookie is in any real danger of missing Sunday's season opener versus the Bears. If available, Swift will likely be part of a timeshare in the backfield that includes Kerryon Johnson, Adrian Peterson and potentially second-year man Ty Johnson.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited with hip injury Swift (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Swift has been hampered by injury since mid-August, but until now the issue's details had been undisclosed. The rookie running back's status for Sunday's season opener against the Bears looks up in the air, though he'll have two more chances to increase his participation in practice. With Adrian Peterson having joined Detroit's backfield over the weekend, even if Swift does manage to suit up Week 1 he could find himself entrenched in a committee.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Joined by AP in backfield Swift (undisclosed) is facing additional backfield competition for reps from Adrian Peterson, who signed a one-year contract with the Lions on Sunday, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com...

Impact Swift and Kerryon Johnson are still expected to handle a bulk of the workload to begin the season, but Peterson has commanded carries at every stop during his 13-year career, so he'll cut into their touches to some degree. It doesn't help that Swift has missed so many practices with an undisclosed injury, but once he's healthy, the rookie second-round pick is expected to pull away as the lead back. He's clearly the most dynamic of the bunch and has impressed with his pass-catching ability early in camp. Peterson can't compete with Swift in the latter, so he should be considered a dependable, veteran backup that may chip away at Swift's ceiling but leaves a consistent workload for the rookie.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice again Swift (undisclosed) made it through Monday's limited practice without any setbacks and could handle a similar workload Tuesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Swift still hasn't been cleared for full-team work, but Chris Burke of The Athletic reports that the rookie went through positional drills in pads at Monday's practice. It sounds like Swift is on track for Week 1 against the Bears, though his role may be impacted by all the missed practice time.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Practicing in limited capacity Swift (undisclosed) will be a limited practice participant Monday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Swift also saw some limited work last Wednesday but otherwise has mostly been absent for the past week and a half. His injury isn't thought to be serious, but both Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press and Kyle Meinke of MLive.com have suggested the missed practice time could impact Swift's role early in the season. Kerryon Johnson would be the obvious beneficiary if the Lions don't think Swift is ready for a large quantity of snaps.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions training camp Day 10 injury report: Swift sits for scrimmage The Lions’ second-round pick remains sidelined.

AUGUST 29, 2020 • PRIDEOFDETROIT.COM

Missing out on opportunity Swift's continued absence from practice with an undisclosed injury could have a negative impact on his Week 1 role, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Swift suffered his injury in the Lions' third padded practice, bringing his fast start to training camp to a screeching halt. He should still have a role in the offense if he's healthy enough to play in the season opener against Chicago, but it is possible the missed practice time tilts the Week 1 workload more in Kerryon Johnson's favor. In any case, Swift missed another practice session Friday.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of practice Swift (undisclosed) won't practice Thursday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Swift missed a few days of practice before returning Wednesday as a limited participant. There hasn't been any report of a setback, so it's possible the Lions are just holding him out to be cautious. Missed practice time is never great for a rookie, but Swift should still be a big part of the team's Week 1 game-plan if he's healthy enough to play.

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions training camp Day 7 injury report: Swift taking things slowly The Lions were a little healthier on Wednesday.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • PRIDEOFDETROIT.COM

Returns to limited practice Swift (undisclosed) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Swift's ability to return to work a few days after sitting out practice suggests his undisclosed injury isn't serious, but he nonetheless missed out on a few chances to make an impression with the first-team offense. The rookie is battling Kerryon Johnson for playing time in what likely will be a committee backfield. Though Johnson and Swift profile as the frontrunners to handle most of the snaps, there's also some chance Bo Scarbrough (undisclosed) could steal short-yardage work, and other backs like -- Ty Johnson, Jason Huntley, Jonathan Williams could also vie for small roles.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Friday Swift did not take part in practice Friday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Twentyman didn't have an immediate reason for Swift's absence from practice, but he and Bo Scarborough (undisclosed) were reportedly both out of commission. Assuming the absence isn't expected to be a long one, Swift, who has impressed as a receiver early in camp, should be a major factor in the Lions' backfield as a rookie.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Impressing as receiver Swift has impressed as a receiver thus far in training camp, Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic reports.

Impact The report notes that Swift has looked like anything but a rookie. Specifically, the Georgia product hasn't had an issue running routes against linebackers or safeties, regardless of whether Swift lines up in the slot, out wide, or out of the backfield. With Kerryon Johnson (undisclosed) missing reps Tuesday -- though possibly for maintenance reasons -- Swift is getting plenty of reps as a runner as well.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 10, 2020 • CLUTCHPOINTS.COM

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JULY 5, 2020 • CLUTCHPOINTS.COM

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QBs Costello, Trask set pace with big numbers in SEC openers

Fourth-quarter woes costly for Lions again in loss to Bears

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