Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds has re-signed with the organization on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lions. Reynolds will now enter his fifth season as a backup option in Detroit. He has rushed for 650 yards with one touchdown over 48 games with the team. Reynolds would need a few injuries to happen before he would be someone worth considering in fantasy leagues, but this is a good depth move for Detroit.
Mar 12, 2025 7:44 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushed eight times for 39 yards during Sunday's Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings. He also commanded two targets but was unable to haul in either pass. The 28-year-old has looked like a solid change-of-pace option in three games since David Montgomery (knee) went down, bringing his season totals to 139 rushing yards and 40 receiving yards. He remains a valuable backup for the Lions and handcuff for fantasy managers, but he can't be started in fantasy football as long as Jahmyr Gibbs is healthy. The highly anticipated return of Montgomery soon would also impact Reynolds, dropping him to third on the depth chart. At the moment, he's not on the fantasy radar for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs.
Jan 6, 2025 1:13 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (back) and linebacker Alex Anzalone (forearm) will suit up for Sunday night's pivotal matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. With David Montgomery (knee) sidelined, Reynolds will back up Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 18. However, the 28-year-old has been sparingly involved since Montgomery went down, so he's not expected to provide any fantasy value. As far as Anzalone is concerned, he hasn't played since mid-November. Fortunately, the Lions will get back one of their captains versus a potent Vikings offense.
Jan 5, 2025 7:03 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (back) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's Week 18 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Reynolds seemed fine all week until popping up on the injury report on Friday. As a result, Reynolds gets tagged as questionable for this game with could leave the Lions shorthanded with David Montgomery (knee) already ruled out. That means, Jermar Jefferson would likely serve as the primary backup if Reynolds is unable to play. Last week, Reynolds rushed seven times for 31 yards while hauling in both his targets for 35 yards in the win. Reynolds could be a possible deep league option for fantasy managers still in championship games this weekend. Otherwise, Reynolds can be avoided for this big Sunday night matchup.
Jan 5, 2025 10:08 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushed for 31 yards on seven carries during Monday's Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers. He also caught two passes for an additional 35 yards through the air, finishing as this week's RB28 in PPR leagues. The 28-year-old had his largest workload of the season on Monday as David Montgomery (knee) continues to miss time. Reynolds is still clearly behind Jahmyr Gibbs in the pecking order, but he's a productive change-of-pace back and an equally intriguing handcuff. Gibbs is headed for a full workload in Week 18, but Reynolds should see another seven to nine touches against the Minnesota Vikings.
Dec 31, 2024 12:14 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds won't be a recommended fantasy option this Monday in his team's meeting with the San Francisco 49ers. The 28-year-old had been used sparsely this season until Week 16, when he was thrust into a backup role to fill in for injured backfield mate David Montgomery (knee). Reynolds handled four carries -- commanding one target -- in Detroit's 34-17 win over the Bears, working behind teammate Jahmyr Gibbs. He received one more touch than Jermar Jefferson -- out-rushing him by five -- and played twice as many snaps than the latter's five in the victory. While the Lions' RB situation could be fluid from week to week behind Gibbs, Reynolds is currently listed as the team's second-string rusher and deserves to be rostered as a high-end handcuff. He clocks in at RotoBaller's PPR RB48 ahead of this week's slate of action.
Dec 27, 2024 9:36 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds is a popular waiver-wire addition ahead of Week 16 against the Chicago Bears but it might be best to check on his role and usage before plugging him into lineups. With David Montgomery (knee) out, it is natural to think that Reynolds could step into the tandem running back role with Jahmyr Gibbs and produce numbers that could be useful for fantasy. But Gibbs could dominate the backfield and be in line for expanded usage and a more featured role with Reynolds and Sione Vaki giving him rest spells. Reynolds could factor into the Lions game plan but in the fantasy playoffs this week it is risky to take that chance and would be better to trust a more reliable option at the position.
Dec 21, 2024 8:32 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (leg) is expected to be available for the regular season opener, according to head coach Dan Campbell. Reynolds suffered a leg injury during Thursday's practice. It's not believed to be serious, but Reynolds was held out of the preseason finale for precautionary reasons. He's currently competing with Sione Vaki for the No. 3 role in Detroit. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are the two primary options in this backfield. It's unlikely that Reynolds or Vaki have a significant role in the backfield while Gibbs and Montgomery are healthy. Whether he's healthy or not, Reynolds can probably be avoided in most fantasy formats.
Aug 24, 2024 6:42 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds(leg), who left the team's final day of training camp early Wednesday, appears to have avoided serious injury. The exact nature of the ailment sustained by Reynolds is unclear, though two defenders apparently sandwiched him on a run in the red zone at about the mid-point of practice. It appears he'll be okay and looks to return to the field quickly. Reynolds is currently entrenched in a battle with rookie Sione Vaki for Detroit's RB3 role, and any time away from the field is less time fending off the rookie from supplanting him. Whichever back wins the positional battle would not hold standalone value but rather be a potential handcuff option in deep leagues and best ball formats. This version of the Lions' offense has shown us a propensity to value the use of a dual-RB system, and Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) is improving but not fully healthy with the season just two weeks away. Reynolds is Yahoo!'s RB100 off the boards in drafts currently.
Aug 23, 2024 9:50 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushed 14 times for 74 yards and caught his only targets for 12 yards in the Week 8 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Reynolds has found extra work in the absence of David Montgomery (ribs), but that could be coming to an end after the team's Week 9 bye. Assuming Montgomery can return in Week 10 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Reynolds will be safe to drop to the waiver wire moving forward. In super deep leagues, Reynolds can continue to be stashed.
Oct 31, 2023 9:24 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (hamstring, toe) is officially active for Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens after coming into the game listed as questionable. Reynolds was expected to play all along, but it's now official that he'll play. With David Montgomery (ribs) out, Reynolds should have a bigger complementary role alongside Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring), who is returning after missing the last two games. The 27-year-old isn't as interesting in fantasy with Gibbs likely to lead Detroit's backfield, but he's at least worth considering as a flex option in deeper leagues, albeit in a tough matchup against the Ravens defense on the road. Reynolds' role could also depend heavily on whether the Lions are ahead late in this game.
Oct 22, 2023 11:47 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (hamstring, toe) is expected to play against the Ravens. David Montgomery (ribs) was ruled out days ago, so there were concerns about rookie Jahmyr Gibbs' workload, considering he missed the last two games with a hamstring injury. While Gibbs is anticipated to remain the top option out of the backfield in Week 7, Reynolds' potential availability on Sunday makes him a flex option, at the very least, in all formats.
Oct 22, 2023 3:39 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (hamstring/toe) has been tagged as questionable heading into their Week 7 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The good news for the Lions is that Jahmyr Gibbs is good to go, but David Montgomery (ribs) remains sidelined. If Reynolds can't suit up, then rookie Devine Ozigbo may get a chance. As of right now, Gibbs is the main back to roster and start on this offense while the rest of them are huge question marks heading into a tough matchup against a solid Ravens defense. Fantasy managers desperate for Reynolds to play will want to stay tuned for more news leading up to kickoff.
Oct 20, 2023 3:58 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (hamstring, toe) returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out the previous day. The fourth-year veteran saw his workload increase dramatically in Week 6 as rookie Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) was held out and David Montgomery (ribs) left the game early due to injury. Reynolds finished the game with a 61% snap share though it did not translate to fantasy success. With Reynolds now hindered by his own injuries, it will likely be Gibbs taking over as the Lions' lead back in Week 7. Rookie Devine Ozigbo, who reverted to the practice squad on Monday, could be back to add depth on Sunday and take on the backup roll if Reynolds suffers any setbacks.
Oct 19, 2023 3:07 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds came in for an injured David Montgomery (ribs) and rushed 10 times for 15 yards. He also caught two passes for 28 yards in the Week 6 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was far from an impressive performance, but if Montgomery has to miss time, Reynolds could be worth picking up off the waiver wire ahead of Week 7. However, if Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) returns from his injury that has kept him out of the last two games, Reynolds could have a very limited role. This is a situation worth monitoring ahead of mid-week waiver wire claims.
Oct 15, 2023 8:28 PM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds played most of the first half in Friday's 26-17 win over Carolina, taking 11 carries for 41 yards and a touchdown and catching his lone target for a five-yard gain. Reynolds played the vast majority of snaps with Teddy Bridgewater and the second-string offense. Since top backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery were rested, it's hard to imagine Reynolds getting much work as the No. 3 RB if both guys ahead of him remain healthy for Week 1 at Kansas City. At this point, he's best left on the waiver wire in most fantasy leagues.
Aug 26, 2023 8:33 AM EST
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds rushed eight times for 13 yards and caught four passes for 29 yards in the 25-7 preseason loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Reynolds has been impressive at times in his two-year stint with the Lions and should make the 53-man roster behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. While he's not on the fantasy radar in traditional leagues, he could see action as a breather back if Gibbs or Montgomery have to miss time during the 2023 season.
Aug 19, 2023 4:05 PM EST
Reynolds is joined on the depth chart by rookie Jahmyr Gibbs, Scott Thompson of Fox News reports.
Apr 30, 2023 2:37 PM EST
Reynolds (Coach's Decision) will be inactive for Saturday's game against the Panthers.
Dec 24, 2022 8:58 AM EST
Reynolds (ribs) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
Dec 18, 2022 8:48 AM EST
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