Browns' D'Onta Foreman: One offensive snap in opener
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Foreman did not have a touch or target and played only one snap on offense in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys in Week 1.
There had been some uncertainty as to how the backfield depth chart behind Jerome Ford (57 snaps) would shake out, and it didn't tilt toward Foreman in the season opener. Pierre Strong (18) was the primary backup behind Ford, but that could be due to the personnel packages used by the Browns after they fell behind early. In a closer contest, perhaps there would be a bigger role for Foreman, especially if Cleveland has a late lead and wants to grind down the clock.
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Browns' D'Onta Foreman: Returning to Cleveland
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Foreman agreed to a new contract with the Browns on Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Foreman was among Cleveland's initial roster cuts Tuesday, but the looming release of quarterback Tyler Huntley creates a spot for him to return to the team, which was always the plan. With Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) both out the first four games of the season and potentially longer, Foreman will be positioned for a potentially significant role out of the backfield. Jerome Ford projects to be the Browns' starting back until Chubb is able to return, but Foreman and Pierre Strong (ribs) could rotate in.
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D'Onta Foreman: Let go by Browns
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Foreman's contract was terminated by the Browns on Tuesday, Kelsey Russo of the team's official site reports.
Following the move to cut Foreman, Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong are the only two running backs on the Browns' initial 53-man roster. Look for the team to make additional moves to bolster the backfield, however. As for Foreman, he's now a free agent, but it's plausible that Cleveland could elect to bring him back in the coming days, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
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Browns' D'Onta Foreman: Staying sidelined
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Foreman (ribs) will not practice Tuesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Foreman suffered the injury during Saturday's preseason game against the Seahawks. The severity of the injury and how long the Texas product may be out is still unknown, but he is one of multiple Browns running backs dealing with injuries, which will likely have an impact on Cleveland's final 53-man roster.
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Browns' D'Onta Foreman: Injures ribs Saturday
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Foreman sustained a rib injury during Saturday's preseason contest in Seattle, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.
After a three-yard carry on the first play of the second quarter, Foreman needed assistance to make his way to the sideline tent and then walked slowly to the locker room, at which point the health concern became clear. The Browns are banged up at running back at the moment, with all of Nick Chubb (knee, PUP), Pierre Strong (rib) and Nyheim Hines (knee, NFI) not practicing at the moment. Considering it's exhibition season, the team likely will exercise caution with Foreman, instead rolling with Aidan Robbins and Jacob Saylors for the rest of Saturday's game.
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Browns' D'Onta Foreman: Big workload against Vikes
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Foreman carried the ball 10 times for 18 yards and a touchdown and caught all five of his targets for 46 yards in Saturday's 27-12 preseason loss to the Vikings. He also returned one kickoff for 21 yards.
Foreman was not part of the starting lineup, but he did enter on the opening series once the Browns reached the red zone and punched in a one-yard TD to cap the drive. With Jerome Ford sitting out and Nick Chubb (knee) not ready for game action yet, Pierre Strong got the start Saturday in the Cleveland backfield and played only two series before checking out. Foreman then played into the third quarter, and he wound up leading the Browns in touches and yards from scrimmage. The journeyman made a solid case to begin the season as the No. 3 RB behind Ford and Strong, but Saturday's usage could also have been a sign the Browns are showcasing Foreman for a potential trade.
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Browns' D'Onta Foreman: Back at practice Thursday
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Foreman (neck) is participating in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Foreman is back on the practice field for the first time since suffering a scary neck injury Aug. 1, for which he had to be transported to a hospital via helicopter for evaluation. X-rays and CT scans showed no major damage, however, and after roughly a week of recovery time the veteran running back has been cleared to resume practicing. He'll resume competing for backfield snaps with Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong, while Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) continue to work back from their respective ACL tears.
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Browns' D'Onta Foreman: Not practicing Friday
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Foreman (neck) is back with the Browns on Friday but isn't practicing, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
The team sent Foreman to a hospital in a helicopter Thursday after a hard hit in practice left him with neck pain. X-rays and CT scans didn't show any major damage, so the running back likely will get back on the field at some point during training camp to continue competing for snaps with Jerome Ford and Pierre Strong. Fellow Browns running backs Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) haven't yet practiced this summer after suffering ACL tears last year.
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Browns' D'Onta Foreman: On track for hospital release
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Foreman (neck) is expected to be released from the hospital Thursday afternoon, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Foreman was helicoptered to a medical facility Thursday morning after a blow to the head during practice resulted in neck pain. Subsequent X-rays and CT scans came back negative, allowing Foreman to rejoin the team Thursday afternoon/evening.
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Browns' D'Onta Foreman: Undergoing further evaluation
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Foreman was helicoptered to a medical facility Thursday morning after he sustained a direct blow to the head that resulted in neck pain during a training camp practice, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
The Browns released a statement noting that "the (team's) athletic training staff deployed their standard emergency action procedures to immobilize Foreman. He was taken to an ambulance and is being transported via helicopter to a Medical Center in Roanoke, VA to undergo further medical evaluation. Foreman had movement in all his extremities. Updates will be provided as more information is received." Foreman, who spent last season with the Bears, signed a one-year deal with the Browns in March.
Foreman was immobilized and carted off the field after suffering an injury at practice Thursday, Daryl Ruiter of 923 The Fan reports.
Foreman reportedly grabbed at his neck after going down in practice, and while he was able to move around afterward, the Browns' medical staff wisely took the cautious step of immobilizing him on a stretcher. Foreman now figures to be evaluated for potential spinal or neck issues.
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Browns' D'Onta Foreman: Inks deal with Cleveland
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The Browns and Foreman agreed to a contract Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
After an injury-riddled start to his career, Foreman has carved at a role in three different backfields over the last three campaigns, averaging 54.4 rushing yards per game and racking up 12 touchdowns on the ground in 35 appearances between the Titans, Panthers and Bears. With his new team, he could get in the act early on if Nick Chubb's recovery from a serious knee injury delays his 2024 season debut, but Jerome Ford likely still would be the team's top back in that scenario.
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Bears' D'Onta Foreman: Healthy scratch to close season
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Foreman (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Foreman will thus close out his first Bears campaign as a healthy scratch on consecutive weeks and having missed the last three games overall since he also sat out Week 16 due to a personal issue. On the season, the veteran rushed 109 times for 425 yards and four touchdowns while adding 77 receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown as a receiver. Foreman is now an unrestricted free agent who should be able to secure a backfield committee role.
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Bears' D'Onta Foreman: Healthy scratch for Week 17
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Foreman (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
Foreman was inactive for last week's win over Arizona due to personal reasons and will be in street clothes again Sunday while Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson split backfield duties. With Herbert and Johnson banged up earlier in the season, Foreman had a strong stretch from Weeks 6-10, totaling 81 rushing attempts for 351 yards and three scores while securing seven catches for 47 yards and an additional score. Barring an injury to Herbert and/or Johnson, it'd be surprising to see Foreman available for Chicago's regular-season finale in Green Bay next week.
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Bears' D'Onta Foreman: Practices fully Wednesday
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Foreman (personal) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Foreman missed this past Sunday's win over the Cardinals due to a personal matter, which allowed Khalil Herbert to dominate the Bears backfield to the tune of 21 touches for 121 yards from scrimmage and one rushing touchdown on a 51 percent snap share. Meanwhile, rookie Roschon Johnson had 12 touches for 53 total yards on 46 percent of the snaps. With Foreman back in the saddle Wednesday with no practice limitations, his presence may throw a wrench into the breakdown of reps between the trio Sunday against the Falcons.
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Bears' D'Onta Foreman: Unavailable Sunday
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Foreman (personal) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Cardinals.
Foreman made a mid-week appearance on the Bears' Week 16 practice report Thursday as a non-participant due to a personal matter. He then returned to drills one day later as limited but still entered the weekend as questionable for Sunday's contest. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sunday morning that Foreman wasn't in line to play, and that has come to fruition. With Foreman out, Chicago's backfield will be manned by the combo of Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert.
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Bears' D'Onta Foreman: Expected to miss Sunday's game
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Foreman (personal), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, isn't expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Foreman returned to practice as a limited participant after missing Thursday's session due to a personal matter, but despite not being listed with any health-related issue, the veteran running back isn't expected to suit up against Arizona. His expected absence provides a clearer path to Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson to dominate Chicago's backfield opportunities. Official word on Foreman's status will arrive with the release of the Bears' inactive list 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Bears' D'Onta Foreman: Sleeper RBs
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Foreman was bad in Week 15 at Cleveland with six carries for minus-6 yards, and he split touches with Roschon Johnson and Khalil Herbert, with Johnson leading the Bears in snaps. But I'll go back to Foreman as a flex option in Week 16 against the Cardinals, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs. This could be a huge week for Foreman if he remains the No. 1 option in Chicago's backfield. As for Johnson, he's coming off a productive game against the Browns in Week 15 with five carries for 36 yards and four catches for 24 yards on six targets. He's also worth using as a flex option in deeper leagues. I would mostly ignore Herbert, but the matchup makes him worth a flier in deeper leagues. In his past two games, he only has nine carries for 16 yards and one catch for 4 yards on one target.
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Bears' D'Onta Foreman: Questionable due to personal matter
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Foreman (personal) returned to practice Friday as a limited participant and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Foreman rejoined the team after missing Thursday's practice, but the Bears apparently weren't willing to clear him for full activity. Typically, a player who appears on the injury report with a non-health-related issue would either miss practice or participate without restrictions, making Foreman's "limited" tag somewhat confounding. In any case, Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson will take on larger shares of the backfield workload if Foreman ends up inactive ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Johnson handled the most snaps and touches among Bears running backs in last week's loss to Cleveland, but Foreman led the way in both categories in the teams' Week 14 win over Detroit.
Foreman has alternated drives with Khalil Herbert over the past two weeks with both giving way to Roschon Johnson on third downs and obvious passing situations. The fun wrinkle is that Foreman has played on 7 of a possible 10 snaps inside the 10-yard line, giving him a discernible edge to scoring. Not only has Arizona let up 5.7 yards per rush in its past four games, but in those games they rank last in run rate of 10-plus yards allowed (17.3%), meaning they're giving up a big run more than once every six rush attempts! They also have allowed two rushing touchdowns in 20 red-zone plays, which isn't the best ratio in the world but it's still evidence that running backs can score in bunches against them. His sharing with Herbert and Johnson does keep Foreman's ceiling pretty low, but he's still worth using in Fantasy over both Browns RBs, Antonio Gibson and Najee Harris.
