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Jaguars RB Ryquell Armstead’s reported hospitalization with COVID ‘is scary,’ Ravens vet says Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell felt concerned when a report surfaced over the weekend saying Ryquell Armstead, a former team...

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • PENNLIVE.COM

Unlikely to play in 2020 Armstead (illness) isn't expected to play this season while he continues to experience complications while recovering from COVID-19, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Armstead was expected to challenge for the top job at running back following the release of Leonard Fournette in late August, but the second-year player has struggled to bounce back since initially testing positive for COVID-19 in the summer. According to Schefter, Armstead has been hospitalized on two occasions after experiencing a variety of symptoms of the coronavirus, including significant respiratory issues. The Jaguars believe the 23-year-old will be able to return to action at full strength in 2021, but even if his condition improves in the weeks to come, Armstead won't be rushed back for the second half of the current season.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet, confident Robinson could make NFL history with Jags

Relative unknown James Robinson has a chance to make NFL history Sunday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Jaguars place RB Ozigbo on IR, sign Ogunbowale to fill spot

The Jacksonville Jaguars have placed running back Devine Ozigbo on injured reserve with a left hamstring injury and signed former Tampa Bay running back Dare Ogunbowale to fill his...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press

FANTASY PLAYS: Waiver wire pickups key to roster building

Waiver wire pickups are a key to roster building going into the fantasy football season

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press

Jaguars' Armstead 'out a while' after return to COVID list

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Ryquell Armstead is expected to miss significant time after landing on the COVID-19 list for the second time in five weeks

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • Associated Press

Expected to miss time While meeting with members of the media Monday, coach Doug Marrone noted that there's no timetable for the return of Armstead, who is on the Jaguars' reserve/COVID-19 list.

Impact Marrone did acknowledge that Armstead, who is on the list for the second time and also dealt with another illness as well as a groin injury during training camp, will be out "for a while." With Leonard Fournette no longer on the team, the Jaguars are prepared to open the season with a "situation and matchup-based" approach to how the team's backfield work will be divided, per Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com. In Week 1, look for Chris Thompson, Devine Ozigbo and undrafted rookie James Robinson to all see touches, with Thompson likely to be active in passing situations, while Ozigbo and Robinson rotate on early downs.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not likely to play Week 1 Armstead, who was recently placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list for the second time, isn't likely to be available for Week 1, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Impact DiRocco notes that the running back also dealt with another illness as well as a groin injury during training camp. It's thus unclear when Armstead might be activated and how prepared to play he'll be at that time. The team's current available backfield options are Chris Thompson, Devine Ozigbo and undrafted rookie James Robinson. Meanwhile, it was reported Saturday that Devonta Freeman had a visit planned with the Jaguars. Looking ahead to the season opener, coach Doug Marrone has acknowledged that the team's approach to who gets carries out of the gate will be "situation and matchup-based." With that in mind, it's possible that Thompson sees the bulk of his early season touches in passing situations, with Ozigbo and Robinson rotating on early downs.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jags go with another 6th-rounder, Jake Luton, as backup QB

The Jacksonville Jaguars are going with another college journeyman and sixth-round draft pick as their backup quarterback

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • Associated Press

Heads to COVID list The Jaguars placed Armstead (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Impact In the wake of Leonard Fournette getting waived, Armstead moved up the RB pecking order in Jacksonville, but now his practice reps will be impacted. If he continues to log positive tests into next week, it also may impact his viability for a Week 1 game against the Colts. Such a development would leave the Jaguars with a backfield composed of Chris Thompson, Devine Ozigbo and James Robinson.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars turn to young committee to replace Leonard Fournette

The Jacksonville Jaguars are employing a running-back-by-committee approach to replace Leonard Fournette this season

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

Fantasy Football Updates: Ryquell Armstead, Miles Sanders shifting on draft boards Running backs remain the focus of this week's preseason fantasy football stock watch. Ryquell Armstead is rising, while Miles Sanders and Al...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Looking at big opportunity Armstead will move up the depth chart after the Jaguars waived Leonard Fournette on Monday.

Impact A 2019 fifth-round pick, Armstead served as Fournette's backup last season but didn't see much playing time until the veteran missed Week 17. It's now Armstead who stands as the best bet to lead the team in carries, though he could be part of a committee that includes some combination of Chris Thompson, Devine Ozigbo and James Robinson. The second-year pro averaged only 3.1 yards on 35 carries and 6.0 yards on 24 targets last year, but he does offer some upside with 4.45 speed in a 220-pound frame.

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ryquell Armstead Fantasy Outlook Could Skyrocket Following Leonard Fournette Release In a move that was only surprising because it took so long to happen, the Jacksonville Jaguars released running back Leonard Fournette on Mo...

AUGUST 31, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Leonard Fournette Fantasy Outlook: Jaguars release leaves questions for top handcuff, sleeper Ryquell Armstead The Jaguars released Leonard Fournette Monday morning, leaving fantasy RB rankings in flux and creating possible sleepers in Ryquell Armstea...

AUGUST 31, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ryquell Armstead, Chris Thompson Fantasy Outlook After Leonard Fournette Is Cut Fantasy football drafts got a significant shakeup Monday after Leonard Fournette was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars ...

AUGUST 31, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Jags place Oliver on IR, ending his season prematurely again

The Jacksonville Jaguars placed tight end Josh Oliver on injured reserve and prematurely ended his season for the second consecutive year

AUGUST 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Returning to practice Armstead was taken off the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday morning, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Armstead was placed on the list Aug. 2, so he ended up spending more than two weeks away from the team. His absence freed up some practice reps for Devine Ozigbo and James Robinson, but it's still Armstead who profiles as the likely backup to Leonard Fournette. Of course, the Jaguars actually have a passing-down specialist this season, and with Chris Thompson joining Fournette in the backfield, it's hard to say if Armstead will see Week 1 touches. The 2019 fifth-round pick had more fantasy appeal earlier in the offseason when it seemed the Jaguars were trying to trade Fournette.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Going to COVID list The Jaguars placed Armstead (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Sunday.

Impact Armstead fared modestly as a rookie in 2019, turning 49 touches into 252 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. Notably, he went for 15-85-1, respectively, in a spot start for Leonard Fournette in Week 17. After an offseason in which veteran pass-catching back Chris Thompson joined the Jags, Armstead's outlook wasn't looking bright, at least for this season. Now Armstead must get through testing protocols before he's able to rejoin the team.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Lions put Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

The Detroit Lions put wide receiver Geronimo Allison on the reserve/opt-out list

AUGUST 2, 2020 • Associated Press

Jaguars sign former UCF running back Taj McGowan for added depth

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former UCF running back Taj McGowan and waived rookie defensive lineman Khairi Clark.

JUNE 5, 2019 • FOX SPORTS

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