Elijah McGuire Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 214 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- June 1, 1994 (29)
- Experience
- 5th Season
- Drafted
- 2017 / Rd. 6 / Pk. 188 (NYJ)
- College
- Louisiana-Lafayette
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Elijah McGuire News
The Kansas City Chiefs signed running back Elijah McGuire to their practice squad on Tuesday, according to a source. McGuire will give the Chiefs some depth at the position with Clyde Edwards-Helaire (knee) going on Injured Reserve after suffering an MCL sprain in his left knee in the Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills. McGuire was a sixth-round pick by the New York Jets in 2017 and spent his first two years with them before joining the Chiefs in 2019 and 2020. The 27-year-old hasn't seen the field in his time with the Chiefs, but he did carry the ball 180 times for 591 yards and four touchdowns in 24 games (five starts) with the Jets. He has familiarity with the system, but it'll be Darrel Williams and Jerick McKinnon with increased opportunities in KC's backfield with Edwards-Helaire sidelined.
New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire was released Friday, according to a source. McGuire is a sneaky point-per-reception back, but he has never remained healthy. He could wind up in a spot to be worth a waiver claim later in the season. Running back Bilal Powell looks like he might stick around behind Le'Veon Bell and Ty Montgomery. Powell has sparse value right now, and he'd need an injury to have some PPR clout.
New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire had five catches on five targets for 35 yards in the team's final preseason game Thursday. McGuire had less success on the ground as he was only able to pick up 29 yards on 14 carries for an abysmal 2.1 yards per carry. McGuire is fighting for a roster spot behind Le'Veon Bell and Ty Montgomery who were absent Thursday. McGuire's tenure with the team and ability to catch passes out of the backfield could give him an edge up on making the team, but he won't carry any fantasy value unless there is an injury to someone above him on the depth chart.
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