2 years agoRunning back
Sony Michel is signing with the Los Angeles Rams. Michel was cut in the preseason by the Miami Dolphins last year and then was let go by the Los Angeles Chargers last December. The 28-year-old was on the Rams roster during its Super Bowl 56 win, so he'll have familiarity with Sean McVay's system heading into 2023. Michel rushed 208 times for 845 yards and four touchdowns in 2021 with the Rams, adding 21 receptions for 128 yards and another score.
Cam Akers should still be viewed as the team's primary running back, but Michel could eat into his workload and will immediately draw late-round interest in deep leagues. Assuming Michel makes the roster, he'll likely relegate
Kyren Williams and
Zach Evans to the RB3 and RB4 roles. The former first-round pick has been a bust since entering the league, but he's been serviceable in spurts.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Ari Meirov -- PFF
2 years agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
Sony Michel was waived by the team on Friday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 27-year-old signed with LA in August after a brief stint with the Dolphins. Yet, he wasn't productive during his tenure with the bolts, compiling only 106 yards off 36 carries in 10 appearances. Michel will likely find a new club at some point before the 2023-24 campaign. However, he's not expected to draw much interest on the fantasy end unless he gets routine work. In a corresponding move, Los Angeles activated defensive end Joey Bosa (groin), who had been sidelined since Week 3 due to a groin tear.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
2 years agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
Sony Michel is a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals. The 27-year-old has been nothing special in his first year with the Bolts, accruing just 106 rushing yards and 53 receiving yards through 10 games. With Michel sidelined, the Chargers will deploy
Isaiah Spiller and
Joshua Kelley in depth roles behind
Austin Ekeler this week.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Lindsey Thiry
3 years agoLos Angeles Chargers running back
Sony Michel surprisingly led the team in rushing attempts and yards in Week 3 and theoretically could produce against a struggling Houston Texans run defense in Week 4 if given the opportunity.
Austin Ekeler has still been pacing the Chargers' backfield in terms of snaps and receiving usage, though, so Michel cannot be considered in starting fantasy lineups. He could be worth an addition to your bench if you have an open spot as he appears to be the primary backup to Ekeler in a prolific offense.
--Jorden Hill - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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