James White Fantasy Stats

New England Patriots running back James White announced his retirement from professional football on Thursday on his official Twitter account. White played in just three games in 2021 due to a hip injury that he was still attempting to come back from this summer. The 30-year-old former fourth-rounder will now hang up his cleats and will finish his eight-year career (all with the Patriots) with 381 catches (511 targets) for 3,278 yards and 25 touchdowns, adding 1,278 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns on 319 carries in 95 games. With White out of the picture in 2022, it will mean bigger roles for Rhamondre Stevenson, Ty Montgomery and rookie Pierre Strong Jr.

There remains no clear timetable for New England Patriots running back James White (hip) to return after undergoing hip surgery, according to a source. It's possible that he remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list to start the regular season, but the team still has several more weeks to evaluate his recovery and decide if he's ready to practice before the end of the preseason. If White starts the season on the PUP, he'd be forced to miss at least four games. The 30-year-old continues to fall on draft boards the longer he remains out, while at the same time Rhamondre Stevenson's fantasy stock continues to rise as a change-of-pace option alongside Damien Harris. Harris is the best fantasy bet, but rookie Pierre Strong Jr. could also be involved, making this backfield more frustrating from a fantasy standpoint.

The New England Patriots placed running back James White (hip), center David Andrews (shoulder), cornerback Jonathan Jones (shoulder), linebacker Raekwon McMillan (knee) and safety Jabrill Peppers (knee) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open training camp. They can come off the list at any time, but they can't practice with the team until they are activated. White is recovering from surgery on his right hip and was seen recently with a limp, so it's no real surprise he's not ready for the start of camp. The 30-year-old veteran should once again be a change-of-pace, pass-catching option for New England's backfield behind Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson, but rookie Pierre Strong Jr. could take away valuable snaps. White will be a late-round flier in deep PPR leagues, at best.

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) was still walking with what appeared to be an uncomfortable gait following a community appearance last Wednesday. White is scheduled to report to training camp next week, where it should become more clear how close he is to a possible return. "Just working so I can be the best player I can be whenever I step out on that field," White said. The 30-year-old played in just three games in 2021 before needing season-ending hip surgery, but he showed good chemistry with quarterback Mac Jones and could once again be New England's primary pass-catching option out of the backfield if he's healthy. But the Patriots backfield is crowded with Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie Pierre Strong Jr., so White will be a late-round flier in PPR leagues, at best.

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) was limited for most of the team's spring practices, but initial reports suggest that he might not be fully cleared for the start of the regular season, so he's a candidate to open the year on the Physically Unable to Perform list. If that's the case, White would miss at least six weeks. He could also be put on Injured Reserve, which would require him to miss four weeks. Rookie Pierre Strong Jr. looks like a good fit for White's role, but rookie Kevin Harris was also involved as a pass-catcher during offseason workouts, and J.J. Taylor could be a factor as well. White had season-ending hip surgery last year and would most likely be very limited in his backfield role in New England if he's ready for Week 1.

New England Patriots running back James White (hip), wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (undisclosed) and tight end Hunter Henry (undisclosed) were all limited during mandatory minicamp practice on Wednesday and spent a good portion of time on the rehab field. White had season-ending hip surgery last year and was limited to just three games. He has plenty of time to get ready for the start of the regular season and should continue to have a change-of-pace pass-catching role in New England's backfield, but Rhamondre Stevenson could be looking at a bigger role, and the team also drafted rookie Pierre Strong Jr. White will merely be a late-round flier in PPR leagues.

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) was cleared for on-field drills. The veteran back was limited to three games due to hip surgery in October. The 30-year-old is making solid progress, but might be held out of full-squad workouts next week. The good news is, White should be ready to go when training camp begins. Although, rookie running back Pierre Strong Jr. might push White back on the depth chart.

New England Patriots fourth-round running back Pierre Strong Jr. was highly productive on the ground in his time at South Dakota State, as he averaged 7.2 yards per carry in his career and had 1,000 yards rushing in each of his three full seasons while scoring 40 career rushing touchdowns. However, with Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson forming an early down duo in New England, Strong projects as a complement and a potential long-term replacement for pass-catching back James White, who has yet to fully recover from hip surgery. "I would say from a Patriots perspective, yeah, I think he starts working a lot more on those third-down roles, maybe as more of a pass-blocking option to James White's pass-catching option, and then slowly eats into that. But don't be surprised if they also work him heavily in the rotation," Shrine Bowl director of operations and player personnel Eric Galko said.

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) likely won't be participating in voluntary offseason workouts. "I still have a little while to go after a pretty rough injury," said White. New England re-signed the veteran running back to a two-year, $5 million deal during the offseason. White sustained a hip injury last year that limited him to just three games. He finished the season with just 12 catches for 94 yards and 10 carries for 38 yards, and one touchdown. Assuming White is fully healthy recovered from his hip issue by training camp, he is expected to reclaim his pass-catching role in New England's backfield, making him a late-round flier in PPR formats in 2022.

The New England Patriots re-signed running back James White to a two-year, $5 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The 30-year-old will return after suffering a hip injury last year that limited him to just three games. He finished the year with just 12 catches for 94 yards and 10 carries for 38 yards and one touchdown. White will return to a crowded backfield that includes Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson and J.J. Taylor in New England. His new deal includes only $500,000 guaranteed. The fourth-rounder in 2014 should reclaim his role as a change-of-pace back for head coach Bill Belichick, but unless injuries ravage the Patriots backfield, White will be a frustrating low-upside PPR running back in fantasy.