The Cleveland Browns are releasing running back Gary Brightwell from the practice squad on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The 2021 sixth-round pick out of Arizona spent the first three seasons of his career with the New York Giants before joining Cleveland's roster this year. He played in two games in 2024 but did not log a carry or reception. Overall, the 26-year-old has rushed 41 times for 164 yards and one touchdown in 37 career games.
The Cleveland Browns released running back Gary Brightwell on Tuesday. Brightwell had played in the team's past two games primarily as a special teams player. He did not record any statistics. The 26-year-old has not played many offensive snaps in his career. He joined the Browns in 2024 after spending his first three seasons with the New York Giants. For now, Brightwell will have to hope he can join another team as a special teams player. This move does not have any implications for fantasy football.
The New York Giants waived running back Gary Brightwell (undisclosed) with an injury designation on Thursday, according to NFL.com. The former 2021 sixth-round pick by the G-Men out of Arizona has remained on the roster over the last three seasons, but his time looks to be coming to an end. So far in his career, Brightwell has rushed 41 times for 164 yards and one touchdown and caught 11 passes for 92 yards in 37 games. He played 100 snaps on special teams last year. With Brightwell out of the building, Devin Singletary, Eric Gray, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. now have less competition for touches.
The New York Giants are opening the 21-day practice window for running back Gary Brightwell (hamstring) and offensive lineman Matt Peart (shoulder) on Wednesday, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Both players remain on Injured Reserve, but the team will now have 21 days to officially activate them. Brightwell has been on IR since Week 7 but will now return to practice this week with the hope of being active on Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. The 24-year-old former sixth-round selection in 2021 has just nine rushing attempts for 19 yards and has caught five of seven targets for 47 yards in his seven games in 2023. When healthy, he'll return to being RB depth behind Saquon Barkley and Matt Breida.
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. He initially departed in the first half without registering a single offensive touch. New York will continue to use Saquon Barkley as its top running back while Matt Breida occupies a depth role.
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (ankle) is active for Sunday night's meeting with Buffalo. He carried a questionable tag heading into this one. However, with Saquon Barkley (ankle) set to return and Matt Breida available, Brightwell won't offer much, if anything, to fantasy managers.
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (ankle) is questionable for the team's Sunday night game against the Buffalo Bills. The 24-year-old logged limited practices on Wednesday and Friday and missed practice altogether on Thursday. Brightwell moved up on the depth chart with Saquon Barkley (ankle) missing the last three weeks, though Matt Breida has been the primary benefactor in Barkley's absence. Brightwell did not play in Week 5, which opened the door for rookie Eric Gray to see his first NFL action. Even if Brightwell is cleared to play in Week 6 he will not be in a position to contribute to fantasy teams.
New York Giants running back Gary Brightwell (ankle) was limited in practice on Friday. However, he no longer carries an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against Miami. With Saquon Barkley (ankle) out of the lineup the last few weeks, Brightwell has gotten some work behind Matt Breida. Yet, the 25-year-old hasn't had more than four carries or two catches in a game this season. With this in mind, even if Barkley doesn't return in Week 5, Brightwell shouldn't have a spot in any fantasy lineup.
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is the team's unquestioned workhorse back. He played 80 percent of the offensive snaps last year. Matt Breida was a speedy complement to Barkley who also worked well in tandem with the star runner in multi-back packages. He's the favorite to be the backup again. Gary Brightwell had a team-high 4.5 yards per carry on 31 carries in 2022, but he's expected to be challenged for the No. 3 role by rookie Eric Gray, who brings a reputation as a "balanced, agile runner with darting quickness and steady pass-catching skills." If Gray impresses during training camp this summer, the 24-year-old Brightwell could find himself No. 4 on the team's RB depth chart to open the year.
The New York Giants placed rookie running back Gary Brightwell (neck) and offensive tackle Matt Peart (knee) on Injured Reserve on Thursday. Offensive tackle Nate Solder was also activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list. Brightwell injured his neck in Week 15 and was unable to return last week. With just two games left in the season, the Giants are shutting him down. The 22-year-old sixth-rounder mostly played on special teams in his first season in the NFL. On offense, Brightwell played only 12 offensive snaps in parts of four games, catching his only target for six yards and carrying the ball one time for a four-yard gain.
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