The New Orleans Saints cut running backs Jordan Howard and Derrick Gore from their roster on Tuesday. The team has been without veteran Mark Ingram II for the past two games, so these transactions could indicate he is close to returning. Ingram was expected to miss three to four weeks from the injury he suffered on October 30th, meaning he's nearing the earlier part of that timeline. Neither Howard nor Gore has made an impact this season. Howard has only one carry for one yard, while Gore has yet to touch the ball in 2022. Fantasy managers could look to stash Ingram II in case anything happens to Alvin Kamara down the stretch.
The New Orleans Saints elevated running back Jordan Howard, wide receiver Kevin White and defensive back PJ Williams from the practice squad to the active roster in time for the Monday night game against the Baltimore Ravens. With Mark Ingram II (knee) sidelined multiple weeks, Howard should see some real offensive snaps as the No. 2/3 behind Alvin Kamara in the Saints backfield. The 28-year-old could be worth a deep-league pickup as Kamara's handcuff until Ingram returns from his knee injury. The Saints will be without receiver Jarvis Landry (ankle) another week, and Michael Thomas (toe) is out for the year, so White will hope to pick up snaps behind Chris Olave, Tre'Quan Smith and Marquez Callaway on Monday.
Free-agent running back Jordan Howard worked out with the Steelers on Friday. The veteran began his career in Chicago, playing his first three seasons with the Bears and compiling 3,370 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns off nearly 800 carries. However, his production has fizzled after he was traded to Philadelphia ahead of the 2019-20 campaign. Nevertheless, with Najee Harris maintaining a firm grasp on the No. 1 spot on the depth chart, Howard likely won't offer much to fantasy managers if he's fortunate enough to earn a place on the roster this season.
Eagles Expected To Have Miles Sanders, Jordan Howard
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said the team is hopeful that running backs Miles Sanders (hand) and Jordan Howard (neck) will be available for the wild-card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this weekend. Howard and Boston Scott were activated from the COVID-19 list on Monday after the missed the Week 18 regular season finale. Sanders broke his hand in Week 17 and missed last Saturday's game, paving the way for rookie Kenneth Gainwell to have a much bigger role against Dallas. Prior to breaking his hand, Sanders was running the best he had been all season long, so expect the Eagles to give him the majority of the workload in a tough matchup with the Buccaneers.
Philadelphia Eagles running backs Jordan Howard and Boston Scott remain on the COVID-19 list and will not play in Saturday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. With Miles Sanders (hand) already ruled out, Kenneth Gainwell will lead Philadelphia's backfield while Jason Huntley will provide a change of pace against Dallas. Gainwell should see the bulk of the carries and is a value play for Saturday's showdown slate. Howard and Scott will have to clear protocols to be available for the Eagles postseason opener next week.
Philadelphia Eagles running backs Boston Scott and Jordan Howard, linebacker Genard Avery, safety Marcus Epps, guard Nate Herbig, cornerback Avonte Maddox, safety Rodney McLeod, linebacker Alex Singleton and tight end Jack Stoll were all placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday. Philly's backfield depth could be tested in the Week 18 regular season finale against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. Miles Sanders isn't expected to return until the playoffs, and rookie Kenneth Gainwell is the only other RB on the current active roster. For those still playing for something in fantasy in Week 18, Gainwell will be a popular waiver-wire pickup this week and would see a starter's workload against Dallas if neither of Scott and Howard can clear the COVID protocols in time for this weekend.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (neck) was not very effective in a Week 17 win over the Washington Football Team. Howard was a game time decision due to a stinger injury he was dealing with throughout the week. He ended up playing and carrying the ball 11 times for 26 scoreless yards. He was targeted once in the passing game but was unable to make the catch. Howard was out-touched and thoroughly outplayed by Boston Scott, and should again take a backseat to the more dynamic member of the Eagles backfield in Week 18.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (neck) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Washington Football Team. He was listed as questionable for Week 17 with a neck stinger but will be all systems go for this Sunday. The 27-year-old rushed for 69 yards on 15 carries in his last game as the Eagles lead back versus Washington. Along with Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell, Howard will lead Philadelphia's backfield while Miles Sanders (hand) is sidelined. Howard is an RB3/flex against a Washington defense that has been decimated by the run recently.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said that running back Jordan Howard (neck) is questionable for Week 17 against the Washington Football Team. "He's still got two more days," Sirianni said. The fact that Howard returned to practice on Thursday, albeit in a limited fashion, should mean that he's on the right side of questionable heading into Sunday's divisional tilt. The 27-year-old should have a sizeable role alongside Boston Scott this weekend if he's active, with Miles Sanders out after suffering a broken hand in the Week 16 win over the New York Giants. Scott will probably be the better low-end RB2 play in PPR formats, but Howard will at least be flex-worthy in standard-scoring formats if he's active against Washington.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Jordan Howard (stinger) returned to the practice field on Thursday after being listed as DNP for Wednesday's practice. It's unclear the exact level of participation for Howard, but the fact that he was able to get on the practice field is good news for his status in Week 17 against the Washington Football Team following a stinger that he suffered last Sunday that forced him from the game. The Eagles are still hoping the 27-year-old will be good to go, and with Miles Sanders (hand) ruled out, Howard would be in line for a significant role alongside Boston Scott. But because he's still up in the air to play this weekend, fantasy managers should consider Howard as more of an RB3/flex play right now.
