Smallwood reverted to Washington's practice squad Monday.
Smallwood played 16 of a possible 63 snaps on offense and added seven on special teams. He put up four carries for 12 yards and caught two of his three targets for 10 additional yards.
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Football Team's Wendell Smallwood: Gets six touches
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Smallwood took four carries for 12 yards and two catches for 10 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles.
Smallwood played 25 percent of snaps, filling a change-of-pace role behind rookie Jaret Patterson with Antonio Gibson on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Smallwood turns 28 in January and may stick around due to his experience on special teams and playing passing downs, but there's no real path to a significant workload in Washington, be it Week 18 against the Giants or next season.
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Football Team's Wendell Smallwood: Possible bump in playing time
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Smallwood was elevated to Washington's active roster Saturday.
Antonio Gibson was not activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, meaning Jaret Patterson, Jonathan Williams and Wendell Smallwood will form an unheralded backfield-by-committee for Washington. Smallwood has been active for just two games this season and has primarily been used on special teams, but considering the lack of healthy alternatives for Washington, expect to see the former Eagles back to get some playing time against the team that drafted him back in 2016.
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Wendell Smallwood: Heads back to practice squad
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Smallwood reverted to Washington's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Smallwood, who was activated off the COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, played just six special teams snaps and didn't record a counting stat. If Antonio Gibson (toe) is able to clear the injury report this week, Smallwood will likely stick with the practice squad in Week 17.
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Wendell Smallwood: Not feeling 100 percent
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Coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday that Smallwood (undisclosed) is feeling sore after handling three offensive touches Week 13, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
The Football Team evidently isn't sure Smallwood will be available Week 14 versus Dallas, which prompted the signing of Jonathan Williams off the Giants' practice squad. Of course, if J.D. McKissic (concussion) manages to retake the field, it's possible neither Smallwood nor Williams are given an opportunity to see the field.
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Wendell Smallwood: Back to practice squad
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Smallwood reverted to Washington's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Smallwood appeared in his first game of the 2021 season after being elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Raiders, carrying the ball once for 13 yards while reeling in two passes for 12 yards. He was also on the field for eight snaps on special teams. Smallwood could see playing time again in Week 14 if J.D. McKissic (concussion) is unable to go.
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Football Team's Wendell Smallwood: Gets only three touches
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Smallwood took one carry for 13 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards in Sunday's 17-15 win over Las Vegas.
Smallwood was elevated from the practice squad Saturday to replace J.D. McKissic, who was ruled out beforehand with a concussion. Rather than having Smallwood handle McKissic's typical role, OC Scott Turner unleashed Antonio Gibson for season-high 82 percent snap share while Smallwood got just 7 percent and Jaret Patterson took 6 percent. That likely quashes most of the deep-league interest in Smallwood, though he could see a few more looks if McKissic misses additional time.
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Football Team's Wendell Smallwood: Joins active roster
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Smallwood has been elevated to Washington's active roster.
No surprise here, as Smallwood was expected to be called up to help provide depth at running back behind Antonio Gibson and Jaret Patterson with J.D. McKissic (concussion) being ruled out. Patterson has primarily worked as Gibson's backup for early downs, so Smallwood could potentially see a decent-sized role replacing McKissic, as the latter is averaging 4.4 carries and 3.9 receptions per game.
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Football Team's Wendell Smallwood: Likely replacing McKissic this week
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Coach Ron Rivera suggested Smallwood could be called up from the practice squad to replace J.D. McKissic (concussion) as Washington's passing-down back Sunday against the Raiders, Matthew Paras of The Washington Times reports.
The other options to replace McKissic are lead runner Antonio Gibson (who has three straight games with 19-plus carries) or rookie Jaret Patterson (who thus far has only worked as Gibson's backup for early downs). The 27-year-old Smallwood last took an NFL touch in 2019, but he could have a decent-sized role this Sunday given that McKissic is averaging 4.4 carries and 3.9 receptions for 55.4 total yards per game.
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Wendell Smallwood: Joins Washington's practice squad
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Smallwood was signed to Washington's practice squad Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Smallwood spent the 2019 season with Washington. He recorded 22 rushes for 81 yards and nine receptions for 64 yards across 15 appearances. In a corresponding move, the Football Team released running back Jonathan Williams from their practice squad.
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Wendell Smallwood: Cut from Jaguars' practice squad
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The Jaguars cut Smallwood from their practice squad Monday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Smallwood was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad ahead of Week 5. He played two snaps on special teams and didn't record any stats. The 27-year-old running back has only appeared in two regular season games since 2019.
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Wendell Smallwood: Signs with Jaguars' practice squad
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Smallwood signed with the Jaguars' practice squad Wednesday.
Smallwood was unable to land a roster spot during training camp, but he'll attempt to carve out a depth role with the Jaguars while Carlos Hyde (shoulder) is banged up. The 27-year-old spent most of the 2020 campaign on Pittsburgh's practice squad.
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Wendell Smallwood: Back to practice squad
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Smallwood reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Thursday, per the league's official transactions report.
Smallwood was promoted for Wednesday's win over the Ravens as a reserve option, but he ultimately played just two snaps on special teams while Benny Snell and Anthony McFarland led Pittsburgh's backfield. It could require both James Conner (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Jaylen Samuels (quadriceps) missing more time for Smallwood to come off the practice squad again Week 13.
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Steelers' Wendell Smallwood: No role in Week 12
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Smallwood played two snaps -- both on special teams -- Wednesday in the Steelers' 19-14 win over the Ravens.
With running backs James Conner (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Jaylen Samuels (quadriceps) sitting out the Week 12 contest, Smallwood was elevated from the practice squad to provide depth behind Benny Snell and Anthony McFarland. Pittsburgh should have one or both of Conner and Samuels back for their Week 13 game Monday versus Washington, so Smallwood will presumably revert to the practice squad in the coming days.
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Steelers' Wendell Smallwood: Added to Pittsburgh's roster
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The Steelers elevated Smallwood from their practice squad ahead of Wednesday's game against the Ravens, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
With James Conner (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Jaylen Samuels (quadriceps) unavailable for the contest, Smallwood is in line to serve as the Steelers' No. 3 running back Wednesday behind Benny Snell and Anthony McFarland. Provided Snell and McFarland aren't forced to exit the contest early, Smallwood will likely see most of his work on special teams.
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Wendell Smallwood: Lands on practice squad
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The Steelers signed Smallwood to the practice squad Monday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Smallwood was released Saturday but will stick around on the practice squad. The 2016 fifth-round pick contributes best as a pass-catcher, and he'd be a strong addition to the active roster if starter James Conner suffered another injury.
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Wendell Smallwood: Let go by Pittsburgh
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Smallwood was cut by the Steelers on Saturday, Sean Gentille of The Athletic reports.
Smallwood dealt with a shoulder injury that kept him sidelined for the later stages of camp, so the injury could have something to do with his release. In his stead, the Steelers elected to keep James Conner, Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels and Anthony McFarland (concussion). Smallwood could be an intriguing depth option elsewhere should injury or illness occur, as the 26-year-old rushed for 87 yards on 22 carries across 15 games for Washington last season.
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Steelers' Wendell Smallwood: Remains absent from practice
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Smallwood (shoulder) remained sidelined at Monday's practice, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Smallwood injured his shoulder at Saturday's practice. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but he isn't healthy enough to practice at this point. A quick return would be advantageous for his chances at locking down a role on the team's final roster.
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Steelers' Wendell Smallwood: Injures shoulder in practice
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Smallwood injured his shoulder in Saturday's practice, per coach Mike Tomlin, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Smallwood was enjoying a few extra reps with James Conner (undisclosed) sidelined, but the former Eagles draft pick got banged up in the process. He'll need to recover quickly and impress in camp in order to lock down a roster spot.
The Steelers have signed Smallwood to a one-year contract, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Smallwood saw limited action with Washington in 2019, but he adds some depth to Pittsburgh's backfield. The 26-year-old, who came into the NFL in 2016 as a fifth-round draft pick of the Eagles, will look to carve out a third-down/kick return role with the Steelers, who also roster fellow running backs James Conner, Jaylen Samuels, Benny Snell, Anthony McFarland and Kerrith Whyte.
