Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (hamstring) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 10 against the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams will roll with Darrell Henderson Jr., Cam Akers and rookie Kyren Williams in their backfield this weekend. Williams is being activated from Injured Reserve after suffering an ankle injury in his NFL debut in Week 1. Brown was already well off the fantasy radar and will now be bumped further down LA's RB depth chart with the return of Williams. Akers returned in the Week 9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had just five carries for three yards on 19 percent of the offensive snaps. He could have a bigger role this weekend, but this backfield is much too murky to trust in fantasy for the time being.
Los Angeles Rams running back Malcolm Brown (hamstring) didn't practice Thursday. He has yet to practice this week and is trending in the wrong direction toward playing in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The 29-year-old will have one more chance on Friday to practice to be cleared for Week 10. He hasn't had much of a role in the Rams' rushing attack and has 14 carries for 34 yards over five games in 2022. Brown is buried on the running back depth chart behind Darrell Henderson Jr., Cam Akers, and Kyren Williams (ankle) and is not on the fantasy radar against the Cardinals in Week 10.
The Los Angeles Rams elevated running back Malcolm Brown and offensive tackle Chandler Brewer from the practice squad to the active roster for Monday night's contest against the division-rival San Francisco 49ers. The 29-year-oLD Brown won't have much of a role at all on Monday behind Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson Jr. and Jake Funk. Browns spent the first six seasons of his NFL career with the Rams before playing in seven games (three starts) for the Miami Dolphins last year, when he had just 33 carries for 125 yards and one touchdown while adding three catches for 10 yards. Unless LA's backfield is decimated by injuries on Monday night, it's highly unlikely that we'll see Brown on the field.
The Los Angeles Rams have signed running back Malcolm Brown to a one-year deal. The veteran back is expected to join the practice squad. This appears to be a move to add depth to the roster. In theory, the Rams should be fine as long as Darrell Henderson Jr. and Cam Akers can stay healthy. The 29-year-old has spent six years with the team, so he knows the organization well. He would likely only be on the fantasy radar if Henderson or Akers were forced to miss time.
The Saints released running back Malcolm Brown on Wednesday, only a few weeks after inking a contract with the team. The 29-year-old played his first six years in the league with the Rams, finishing with 11 touchdowns during that span. However, after signing a one-year deal with Miami last offseason, he went on to play just seven games for the Dolphins before landing on injured reserve. Brown is a capable runner, so he may draw interest from other teams throughout the NFL. Still, even if he signs with another club this season, he's not expected to receive enough touches to make any noise on the fantasy end.
New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis announced that the team agreed to terms with free-agent running back Malcolm Brown on Tuesday. With a potential suspension looming for starting RB Alvin Kamara, the Saints are adding some much-needed depth to their backfield heading into the 2022 campaign. Brown played in only seven games for the Miami Dolphins last year before landing on Injured Reserve with a quadriceps injury in October. He finished with 33 carries for 125 yards and a touchdown, adding three catches for 10 yards. The 29-year-old had his best year in 2020 with the Rams, carrying the ball 101 times for 419 yards and five TDs in 16 games. Veteran Mark Ingram II figures to be the Saints top option if Kamara is suspended, but Brown could force his way into the rotation as well.
Malcolm Brown - Week 15 Outlook for Fantasy Football
Miami Dolphins running back Malcolm Brown (quad) resumed practicing this week. That is great news after Brown has missed each of the last six games. Although, it's uncertain if he'll suit up for the Week 15 matchup against the New York Jets. Both Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed have returned off the COVID list. That means, those two should be the primary options in the backfield. It's unknown if Brown will play on Sunday or how much of a role he'll have in the offense. This is a wait-and-see type of situation unless something changes before Sunday.
Miami Dolphins running back Malcolm Brown (quad) is set to resume practicing this week. He has missed six straight games and there haven't been many updates on Brown lately. However, he couldn't be returning at a better time. Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed, and Phillip Lindsay are all on the COVID list. Brown could be asked to take over lead back duties, assuming he's healthy enough to start against the New York Jets in Week 15. Brown would be worth looking at as a streaming option if he starts this week.
Malcolm Brown, Jason McCourty To Go On Injured Reserve
Miami Dolphins running back Malcolm Brown (quadriceps) and safety Jason McCourty (foot) will be placed on Injured Reserve this week after getting injured in the Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. McCourty may end up needing surgery on his foot, according to sources, which would keep him out for the long term. Brown will be forced to miss at least the next three games. He's second on the team behind Myles Gaskin with 33 rushing attempts (125 yards, one touchdown) in seven games, but he's caught only three of five targets for 10 yards, so he hasn't been much of a fantasy option in this uninspiring Miami backfield. With Brown sidelined, Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed will see more opportunities, beginning in Week 8 against a tough Buffalo Bills defense.
Miami Dolphins running back Malcolm Brown (quad) received the start during the Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Sadly, Brown only lasted five snaps before exiting the game and not returning. Brown finished with 10 rushing yards on three carries and one reception in the loss. It's uncertain if Brown is going to miss time from this injury. Often times, quad injuries have a tendency to linger on runners. Regardless, it's unlikely that Brown would have flex appeal in a tough matchup against the Bills in Week 8.