Devontae Booker Fantasy

The New York Giants hosted free-agent running back Devontae Booker on a tryout on Friday. Booker was released by the Giants earlier this offseason in a move to save salary cap space, but he ran well for the team in 2021. The 30-year-old had 145 carries for 593 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and two touchdowns on the ground, adding a career-high 40 receptions for 268 yards and another TD through the air in 16 games (four starts). Matt Breida is currently the team's top backup behind Saquon Barkley, but the Giants may consider re-signing Booker to provide some extra backfield insurance this year.

Jul. 29th • 6:51 PM

The New York Giants cut running back Devontae Booker on Wednesday, according to a source. The move creates $2.1 million in salary cap savings while leaving just $1 million in dead money for 2022. Booker rushed for 593 yards and two touchdowns on 145 carries last year, which tied Saquon Barkley for the team lead with Barkley nursing injuries yet again. Booker also added 40 catches for 268 yards and one touchdown on 45 targets in the passing game and was a bright spot when given opportunities in an otherwise pretty pathetic Giants offense. The 29-year-old will be hoping to latch on with another organization in free agency as a backup.

Mar. 2nd • 1:55 PM

New York Giants running back Devontae Booker rushed 18 times for 46 yards and caught two of three targets for no gain in Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Chicago Bears. He saw a pretty sizeable workload as the Giants attempted just 11 passes in Sunday's loss. The 29-year-old was out carried 21-18 to starter Saquon Barkley (21-102-0). Booker has recorded at least eight rushing attempts in four of his last five games, but it's hard for fantasy managers to trust anyone right now from the struggling Giants offense. Booker is a flex play at best in deep-league formats in Week 18

Jan. 2nd • 9:25 PM