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.
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.
Devontae Booker Records 18 Rushing Attempts In Loss To Chicago
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
Devontae Booker Racks Up 82 Total Yards In Sunday's Loss
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker rushed eight times for 74 yards and caught both targets for eight yards in Sunday's 21-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The 29-year-old was more efficient than starter Saquon Barkley (3.3 yards per carry) and averaged an impressive 9.3 yards per carry. He's now logged 22 carries in his last three games. Booker has recently been more involved in the offense and has earned more touches with his impressive play. The veteran is mainly an option in deep-league formats against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16.
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (hip), who was listed as questionable for Week 11, is active on Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In four starts as the primary back for the Giants with Saquon Barkley out with an ankle sprain, Booker had 62 carries for 251 yards (4.05 yards per carry) and one touchdown while adding 14 receptions on 16 targets for 131 additional yards. He filled in nicely as an RB2/3 for fantasy managers with Barkley out, but now that Barkley is back in action for the first time since Week 5, fantasy managers can't realistically expect solid production from Booker, even if Barkley's snaps are limited in his first game back. The Buccaneers have also been the stingiest defense against the run on a per-game-basis in 2021.
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (hip) has officially been designated questionable to play in Monday's game against Tampa Bay due to a hip ailment. Booker had been limited all week at practice, alongside Saquan Barkley (ankle), whose status is equally imperative to cracking the code of the Giants' backfield. If one of the two suits up, fantasy managers can expect them to see the lion's share of carries; if neither plays, Gary Brightwell would likely be in line for a significant role in what would be his first professional start. Booker has been a solid RB2 when holding down lead back duties for New York this season, having averaged 15.6 carries over the past five weeks. His murky status likely means that fantasy managers with commensurate talent should err on the side of caution as it pertains to lineups that lock Sunday.
New York Giants running backs Saquon Barkley (ankle) and Devontae Booker (hip) were both limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Friday. Barkley has been impressing the Giants in practice coming out of the bye week and looks to be on track to return for the first time since Week 5 for a Monday night showdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 24-year-old would be returning to face a stiff Bucs rush defense while also potentially having his snaps limited while sharing touches with Booker, who has been a solid RB2 in the right matchups with Barkley sidelined. If Barkley is a true game-time decision this week, fantasy managers will need to have a backup plan with the game being on Monday night. And if Barkley is active, he'll be more of an RB2 than a sure-thing RB1.
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (hip) was limited in practice on Thursday. In Weeks 7-10, the backup has done a fine job filling in for Saquon Barkley in his absence, placing at RB20, just one spot behind Aaron Jones. However, now that Barkley seems to be returning and Booker is dealing with an injury of his own, it seems as though the former Broncos' time may be up. Fantasy managers can drop the 29-year-old if needed but should try to hold onto him until it becomes more certain that Barkley will play in Week 11.
Devontae Booker, Sterling Shepard Absent In Monday's Practice
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (hip) and Sterling Shepard (quad) did not participate in Monday's practice. Booker was absent due to a personal matter while Shepard worked on the side with the trainers. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation, but both players will have an extra day to practice during the week with the Giants' playing on Monday. Booker injured his hip late in the Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth quarter. The 29-year-old said his hip feels excellent and is expected to play Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but his role in the offense relies on the health of star running back Saquon Barkley (COVID-19, ankle). Shepard has missed four games this season due to multiple injuries and has yet to practice over the last few weeks. The 28-year-old remains day-to-to-day with a left quad strain.
Devontae Booker Racks Up 122 Totals Yards, Injures Hip Late
New York Giants running back Devontae Booker (hip) rushed for 99 yards on 21 attempts and caught all three of his targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He did injure his hip late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's victory, but Booker said his hip "feels great" after the game. The former Las Vegas Raider was on the sideline, ready to go if the Giants got the ball back. Booker has now racked up over 100 total yards from scrimmage in back-to-back games. New York has a bye in Week 10, he will have an extra week to rest his hip. The 29-year-old has filled in well for injured starting running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) and earned more usage in the future. Even if Barkley returns in Week 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Booker should continued to be rostered in all league formats.
