Paul Perkins Fantasy Stats

The Detroit Lions released running back C.J. Anderson on Tuesday and claimed running back Paul Perkins off waivers from the Giants in a corresponding move. If anything, this is good news for Kerryon Johnson, who lost five carries to Anderson, five to rookie Ty Johnson and two to J.D. McKissic in the Week 2 win over the Chargers. It doesn't mean that Detroit won't still include Ty Johnson and McKissic moving forward, though, and Kerryon Johnson will be more of a low-end RB2 on Sunday against a tough Eagles defensive front. Ty Johnson's outlook in dynasty and deep leagues just got a lot better as the No. 2.

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins, not Wayne Gallman, was the first running back up during spring practices when Saquon Barkley was on the sidelines. The team is trying to limit Barkley's workload in the offseason, and it appears Perkins is the biggest beneficiary. He'll need to continue his good play into training camp and the preseason, and he could be the second back on the depth chart. Gallman reportedly had trouble with dropped passes, so the door is wide open for Perkins.

The New York Giants know who their starting running back is because Saquon Barkley is on the team's roster, but there appears to be a surprise candidate for the number-two job appearing during offseason workouts as Paul Perkins has been getting second-team reps. Perkins missed all of last season and has struggled in the instances where the Giants have given him snaps, so him supplanting Wayne Gallman as the first back off the bench would be an unexpected development. As long as Barkley is healthy, Perkins won't see the field enough to be fantasy relevant, though, and his past performance doesn't indicate that he's worth stashing as a handcuff option.

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (pectoral), who missed all of last season, remains on the roster and said he is back to 100 percent health. He will fight for a backup role behind Saquon Barkley with Wayne Gallman and Rod Smith. Perkins, a fifth-round pick in 2016, averaged 4.1 yards per carry on 112 attempts in his rookie season and was named the starter in 2017, although that lasted only four games. "I feel really good," Perkins said. "Thats probably what makes it even more special, because I feel 100 percent. Body feels good, mind feels good." Perkins can be ignored for fantasy purposes if he makes the final roster.

The New York Giants waived running back Paul Perkins (pectoral) on Thursday. Perkins, 23, suffered what a source believes to be a pectoral tear while working out before the start of the team's offseason program. Perkins was waived with a non-football injury designation. Because of his injury, Perkins is unlikely to be claimed, and he could be out for around six months, which is a big blow for his chances of landing with another team. Perkins wasn't expected to see much work in this year's backfield, though, especially after the team drafted Saquon Barkley second overall.

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (pectoral) required surgery for his pectoral injury that he suffered while working out before the team's offseason workouts, according to a source. There is no timetable for how long he'll be sidelined. It's not good news for a running back that was looking at a decreased role heading into 2018 with veteran Jonathan Stewart now in the mix. The Giants are expected to draft Penn State running back Saquon Barkley at second overall on Thursday, too. Perkins could end up being sidelined into training camp.

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (pectoral) injured his pectoral while training in the offseason, and his arm is in a sling during the team's workouts this week. It's unclear how long Perkins will be out, so stay tuned for more information on his injury. He was disappointing in 2017, rushing just 41 times for 90 yards in 11 games for the G-Men. New York already signed veteran Jonathan Stewart in free agency and are fully expected to draft Penn State stud running back Saquon Barkley second overall on Thursday, so Perkins might be on the outside looking in heading into training camp anyway. There's also Wayne Gallman to worry about.

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (ribs) was not listed on the final injury report for Week 9 against the Rams. That doesn't necessarily mean he'll be active Sunday, though, as he hasn't played since Oct. 1 and has been highly ineffective when on the field (1.9 yards per carry on 32 attempts in four games). The soon-to-be 23-year-old is clearly behind Orleans Darkwa and rookie Wayne Gallman on the depth chart now and should be left to the waiver wire.

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (ribs) practiced in full Wednesday. It looks like Perkins could be active this weekend against the Rams, but he hasn't played since Oct. 1 and has fallen behind Orleans Darkwa and Wayne Gallman on the running back depth chart. Perkins is not a realistic fantasy option in a bad Giants offense, even if he's active.

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (ribs) and defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) have both been ruled out for Week 7 against the Seahawks. Perkins has now missed two straight games and has fallen all the way to the bottom of the running back depth chart due to his injuries and poor performance. He can be left to the waiver wire. Vernon continues to be bothered by his ankle injury, and his continued absence is bad news for New York's overall production on defense.