Oakland Raiders rookie running back Chris Warren III is headed to Injured Reserve and will have knee surgery. Warren III played exceptionally well all preseason and was competing for a roster spot with Deandre Washington. Warren III will be able to rejoin the team after Week 6, per the NFL injured reserve rules.
Chris Warren III Has Middling Performance To End Preseason
Oakland Raiders running back Chris Warren III had a very average game on Thursday versus the Seahawks. He ended with 12 carries for 42 yards and three receptions for only 10 yards. Warren III had been very impressive this preseason up till this game and was looking to make the final roster. He was in contention for the fourth string running back role, since Deandre Washington has missed some time with an injury. We should find out in the next few days on whether he makes the final roster.
Oakland Raiders rookie running back Chris Warren III came away with another touchdown in Friday's preseason victory over the Packers. Warren III is currently fighting for a roster spot, which is looking more and more likely, especially since Deandre Washington recently had knee surgery. Warren III finished the game with 54 yards on the ground and the one touchdown on 15 rushing attempts. He now has 54 rushing yards or more in all three preseason games, with two touchdowns.
Oakland Raiders rookie running back Chris Warren III has a huge opportunity in front of him versus the Packers on Friday. Warren III is currently fighting for a roster spot and with Deandre Washington out due to surgery, he has the chance to prove he belongs there. Warren III has 31 rushes for 199 yards and one touchdown so far this preseason, which is by far some of the best numbers on the team. He has seen some of the most playing time but has been very productive with all of it.
Chris Warren III Impressive Yet Again In Preseason Action
Oakland Raiders running back Chris Warren III put up a fantastic performance Saturday versus the Rams. He ended with 110 rushing yards and one touchdown on 18 carries. He was the only running back who saw action in the rushing game, which could be an encouraging sign for him, as he is competing for what should be the fourth running back spot on the roster. Warren, Jalen Richard, and Deandre Washington are fighting for the final two running back spots, with Richard almost certainly the number three back, leaving only one spot open.
Chris Warren III Looking To Build On Strong First Game
Oakland Raiders rookie running back Chris Warren III is coming off a very strong game in the Raiders preseason opener, where he ran for 86 yards on 13 carries, which was a team high. According to Matt Schneidman, Mercury News, Raiders running backs coach Jemal Singleton said Warren needs to improve on his pass protection. Warren should be in line for plenty of playing time today, as we likely won't see Marshawn Lynch for an extended period of time.
Oakland Raiders rookie running back Chris Warren performed well in the teams preseason-opening win vs the Lions. He finished with a team-high 13 carries for 86 yards, with a long run of 26 yards. Warren is an undrafted rookie who was listed third on the Raiders first official depth chart which came out last week. He was listed alongside Jalen Richard, who spent the last two seasons in Oakland. If Warren makes the team, he could be a viable waiver pickup, depending on the health and consistency of veteran running back Marshawn Lynch.