The Jacksonville Jaguars released running back Carlos Hyde on Friday, according to a source. Hyde played in only 12 games for the Jaguars in his first year with the team and finished the season on Injured Reserve with a concussion. The 31-year-old veteran finished with 253 rushing yards and a touchdown on carries, and he added 12 receptions on 21 targets for 65 additional yards. Even though Hyde played in only 12 games, he saw a questionable amount of playing time over James Robinson before head coach Urban Meyer was fired midseason. At this point in his career, Hyde doesn't have a whole lot left, and if he signs with another team, he'll serve as veteran RB depth. Hyde will be well off the fantasy radar in 2022.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde (concussion) has been placed on injured reserve, which will bring an end to his 2021 season. Hyde finished the year with 72 carries for 253 yards and one touchdown while adding 12 receptions for an additional 65 yards. James Robinson figures to be the workhorse moving forward, as he is clearly their best option in the backfield. Dare Ogunbowale will move up to the No. 2 on the depth chart, so the Jaguars could potentially be adding another running back to the mix for depth purposes. We have seen Laviska Shenault Jr. get some work as a ball-carrier recently, so that could continue now that Hyde is out of the mix. Considering the coaching change and limited options in the backfield, Robinson has RB1 upside and is a must-start option in Week 16 against the New York Jets.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Houston due to a concussion. Hyde has been sparsely utilized as a backup for James Robinson this season, but with the news that Darrell Bevell will be stepping in as the team's head coach in place of Urban Meyer, the Jaguars' offense could be in line for a shakeup. Hyde has logged 72 carries for 253 yards this season, but he has just once notched double-digit carries in an outing. His absence should funnel ample carries toward Robinson (heel, knee), while Dare Ogunbowale also stands to see an elevated role out of the backfield. Hyde's next chance to return to action comes next Sunday vs. the Jets.
Jacksonville Jaguars running backs James Robinson (heel, knee) and Carlos Hyde (concussion) both missed practice on Thursday. Robinson was limited on Wednesday, but the Jaguars plan to rest him on Thursdays for the rest of the season. And now that Urban Meyer has been relieved of his head-coaching duties, the Jaguars could lean on the 23-year-old even more. It's good timing, too, since the Houston Texans (the team's Week 15 opponent) is allowing the most rushing yards per game (147.9). In a game that the Jags actually have a decent chance of winning, Robinson could have one of his best games of the 2021 season. Start him despite his dud in Week 14. If Hyde isn't cleared from his concussion, Dare Ogunbowale should serve as Robinson's primary backup this weekend.
James Robinson Limited, Carlos Hyde Misses Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (heel, knee) continued to be limited to open the practice week on Wednesday, while Carlos Hyde (concussion) didn't practice at all. Robinson continues to play through heel and knee injuries, and he should be fine to suit up this Sunday against the Houston Texans. The 23-year-old had just six carries for four yards as the Jags could get nothing going on offense in the shutout loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 14, but Robinson should have much more room to run this weekend against a Houston D that allows the most rushing yards per game (147.9) in 2021. Start Robinson as a low-end RB2. Hyde has zero standalone value behind Robinson and is in danger of sitting out this Sunday. If he doesn't clear the concussion protocols, Dare Ogunbowale would serve as Robinson's backup.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde carried nine times for 24 yards and a touchdown while adding one reception for -1 yards in the team's 37-7 Week 13 loss to the Rams. The bulk of Hyde's touches came early in the game after James Robinson lost a fumble, but Hyde went on to fumble not long after and he was relegated to his usual change of pace role after that. The veteran still has little to no standalone fantasy value, but he's worth rostering as a decent handcuff in deeper formats.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde (shoulder) practiced in full on Friday and was removed from the final injury report for Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers. Hyde was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday. James Robinson (heel, knee) is listed as questionable to play, but the sense is that he'll be fine to play on Sunday after getting in two limited practices this week. Hyde was the team's lead back in Week 9 and had a season-high 21 carries for 67 yards (3.19 yards per tote) while also catching one pass for six yards. The 31-year-old veteran is averaging an underwhelming 3.8 yards per carry on 56 rushing attempts behind Robinson this year and will be useless in fantasy as long as Robinson is active.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. Lead-back James Robinson is dealing with a new heel issue and missed practice on Wednesday, but he's expected to be fine for Week 11 against the San Francisco 49ers. Hyde is only worth using in starting fantasy lineups if Robinson misses time, which was the case in the Week 9 win over the Buffalo Bills. In that game, the veteran back had a season-high 21 carries for 67 yards (3.19 yards per carry) and caught a six-yard pass. Otherwise, Hyde has been an underwhelming bench stash in deeper leagues and is averaging under 4.0 yards per carry on 56 rushing attempts in eight games (two starts) this year.
Carlos Hyde Likely To Remain Involved Against Indy
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde could remain involved on Sunday against Indianapolis. While James Robinson (heel) is active, head coach Urban Meyer indicated earlier in the week that despite his availability, he would likely be involved in a timeshare with Hyde, who had 21 carries for 67 yards against Buffalo. Nonetheless, this sounds like a messy situation, so fantasy managers may want to look elsewhere for options, especially since both men will be matched up against a tough Colts defense.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Carlos Hyde finished with 67 yards off 21 carries during the upset win over Buffalo in Week 9. Getting the start for the injured James Robinson (heel), the veteran performed adequately against an efficient Bills defense. With the Indianapolis Colts next on tap in Week 10, Hyde may be worth a start in deeper formats, although his outlook is contingent on Robinson's status leading up to the bout. Still, until Robinson's official designation is revealed, Hyde is worth a stash for those with room to spare.
