Kenyan Drake Offers Upside In Change-Of-Pace Role
Kenyan Drake could see significant usage despite being listed as Josh Jacobs' backup, according to Tashan Reed of The Athletic. While Jacobs, the incumbent starter, will handle the duties of a lead back, Drake offers upside as someone who can provide a change of pace. Specifically, Reed notes that the Raiders' coaching staff "wants to do a better job of keeping [Jacobs] fresh after he dealt with injuries in both of his first two seasons in the league." He also presents versatility in the form of his receiving abilities, especially with Jalen Richard temporarily sidelined. Drake isn't worth starting in Week 1, but you should feel comfortable drafting him at his current ADP. It's very possible that he can maintain FLEX status while playing alongside Jacobs.
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Source: Tashan Reed
Kenyan Drake Gets Released
Kenyan Drake has been released by the organization on Friday. Drake was signed to the practice squad over a month ago. However, he only appeared in one game and had one carry in that contest. It doesn't look like the Packers are going to need Drake heading into their upcoming playoff game. The team will move on from Drake and he'll look to catch on as a backup elsewhere this offseason.
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Green Bay Packers running back Source: packers.com
Kenyan Drake Elevated From Practice Squad
Kenyan Drake has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is the second week in a row that Drake has been promoted to the active roster. It's worth noting that Drake didn't log in a single snap last week. He was brought up last week because Aaron Jones (knee) was inactive, but Drake never took the field. Now, the Packers might be without both Jones and AJ Dillon (thumb) for Sunday's game. That means, Drake could actually have some streaming appeal if both backs are forced to the sideline.
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Green Bay Packers running back Source: Adam Schefter
Packers Add Running Back Kenyan Drake
Kenyan Drake to their practice squad on Tuesday and cut running back James Robinson from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Drake will take Robinson's spot as backfield depth while Aaron Jones (knee) recovers from an MCL sprain that he suffered in Week 11. Jones has missed the last two games and could be unavailable once again on Monday night in Week 14 versus the New York Giants. The 29-year-old Drake played in two games this year with the Baltimore Ravens and had just three touches for 31 total yards. He remains off the fantasy radar while backing up Jones, AJ Dillon and Patrick Taylor in his new home.
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The Green Bay Packers signed free-agent veteran running back Source: KPRC 2 Sports - Aaron Wilson
Kenyan Drake Released From Browns Practice Squad
Kenyan Drake was released by the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday. The 29-year-old signed with Cleveland's practice squad on October 31, but he lasted just under a month with the organization. In a corresponding move, the Browns signed John Kelly Jr., who has been on and off the team's practice squad since 2020. Drake appears to be near the end of his NFL career after stops in Miami, Arizona, Baltimore, and Cleveland.
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Veteran running back Source: Cleveland Browns
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