Jerick McKinnon Fantasy

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (sports hernia) underwent surgery during the offseason. While the 30-year-old wasn't the most impactful fantasy option with the Chiefs last season, he continues to play a pivotal role on the roster, mainly considering the health history of Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Managers should currently treat McKinnon as an insurance policy. However, his ceiling could increase if CEH succumbs to another ailment in 2022-23. Still, even if that happens, McKinnon will need to battle Ronald Jones II, Derrick Gore, and rookie Isiah Pacheco for touches.

Jul. 30th • 11:00 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed running back Jerick McKinnon to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, according to a source. McKinnon had only 12 carries for 62 yards in 13 regular season games for the Chiefs last year, but he took on an expanded role in the playoffs with Clyde Edwards-Helaire injured and Darrel Williams in the doghouse. The 30-year-old will continue to be a change-of-pace back for KC in 2022, but his touches will probably be limited again with Edwards-Helaire and Ronald Jones II ahead of him on the RB depth chart. If anything, the return of McKinnon is bad news for both CEH and Jones in what has become a more crowded backfield.

Jun. 13th • 3:13 PM

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon finished with 12 carries for 65 yards during the overtime loss to Cincinnati on Sunday. He also added three catches for 30 yards. The 29-year-old wasn't much of a factor during the regular season. However, he stepped things up during the playoffs and was one of the most productive options for Patrick Mahomes. Nonetheless, McKinnon will be an unrestricted free agent heading into the 2022-23 campaign. Depending on where the veteran ends up, he could serve a more prominent role elsewhere, as long as he can remain healthy, which has been an issue over the years.

Jan. 30th • 7:36 PM