Jordan Howard Fantasy

Running back Jordan Howard was released by the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday. That leaves the Eagles with Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, and rookie Kenny Gainwell as the only running backs on the roster. Howard was thought to be competing for the fourth spot on the depth chart, but it appears the Eagles have decided to stick with just three running backs, at least for now. Howard should be able to find a goal line or short yardage job somewhere, but he won't be fantasy relevant unless a few injuries strike those ahead of him on whatever depth chart he lands on.

Aug. 31st • 5:17 PM

Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard will be competing with Kerryon Johnson and Boston Scott for one of the final spots on the running back depth chart this summer behind starter Miles Sanders. Since Howard re-signed with the Eagles on a one-year deal in April for no guaranteed money, Philadelphia added rookie Kenneth Gainwell in the fifth round out of Memphis and claimed Johnson off waivers in May. In just seven games with the Eagles and Miami Dolphins in 2020, the 26-year-old had 60 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 35 attempts. Howard is a one-dimensional, short-yardage/goal-line back, so he'll probably need to really stand out in training camp to have a shot at making the final 53-man roster.

Jul. 7th • 8:43 PM

The Philadelphia Eagles are re-signing running back Jordan Howard to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Howard was a free-agent flop for the Miami Dolphins last year and was released after playing in just five games and rushing for 33 yards and four touchdowns on 28 carries. He had just seven carries for 27 yards in two games with Philadelphia in a limited role. With Miles Sanders and Boston Scott ahead of him on the running back depth chart, Howard's role should continue to be limited in 2021, leaving him with very little fantasy value. The 26-year-old made the Pro Bowl in his rookie season with the Chicago Bears in 2016 and ran for over 1,000 yards in his first two seasons, but it's been all downhill since he left Chicago after the 2018 season.

Apr. 7th • 5:29 PM