Tag: Phillip Lindsay

Aug 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Phillip Lindsay (30) warms up before a pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Colts to elevate RB Phillip Lindsay for ‘TNF’

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The Indianapolis Colts reportedly are elevating Phillip Lindsay from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday night’s showdown against the running back’s former team, the Denver Broncos.

It will mark Lindsay’s 2022 debut.

NFL Network reported the move is to bolster the Colts’ running back corps, which will be without the All-Pro Jonathan Taylor against the Broncos. Lindsay is listed as RB2 behind Nyheim Hines for the contest, with Deon Jackson also expected to see action.

Lindsay, 28, signed with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2018 and made the Pro Bowl as a rookie. He recorded back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in his rookie season and 2019. He rushed for 2,550 yards and 17 touchdowns in 42 games (32 starts) for the Broncos.

He split 2021 with the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins, rushing for 249 yards and a touchdown in 14 games.

Lindsay signed with the Colts in May. He was released as part of final roster cuts and subsequently signed to the practice squad.

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Aug 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Phillip Lindsay (30) warms up before a pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Colts re-sign RB Phillip Lindsay to practice squad

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The Indianapolis Colts re-signed running back Phillip Lindsay to their practice squad Tuesday.

The Colts released the two-time 1,000-yard rusher last week as teams pared their rosters to the 53-man limit.

Lindsay, 28, originally signed with Indianapolis in free agency on May 18.

He split 2021 with the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins, rushing for 249 yards and a touchdown in 14 games.

Lindsay has rushed for 2,799 yards and 18 touchdowns and caught 81 passes for 510 yards and two scores in 56 games (33 starts) with the Denver Broncos (2018-20), Texans and Dolphins. He made the Pro Bowl as a rookie and topped 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons.

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Aug 27, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Nick Foles (9) hands off to running back Phillip Lindsay (30) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Scheer-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Colts release RB Phillip Lindsay

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Two-time 1,000-yard rusher Phillip Lindsay was informed he’ll be released by the Indianapolis Colts, NFL Network reported Tuesday.

The Colts signed the running back in May to be Jonathan Taylor’s backup.

Lindsay entered the preseason finale listed third on the depth chart at running back for Indianapolis. He had a pair of 1,000-yard campaigns in his first two NFL seasons with the Denver Broncos and was a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie in 2018.

Lindsay tallied 751 total rushing yards over the past two seasons. Lindsay and the Broncos parted ways after he gained 502 yards during the 2020 campaign.

Lindsay joined the Houston Texans in 2021 but gained 130 rushing yards and a meager 2.6 average per rush in 10 games before being released. He finished the season with the Miami Dolphins and rushed for 119 yards in four games.

Lindsay, who turned 28 in July, was not able to close the gap on No. 2 back Nyheim Hines with the Colts.

Lindsay has rushed for 2,799 yards and 18 touchdowns and caught 81 passes for 510 yards and two scores in 56 games (33 starts).

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Dec 5, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs the ball on a punt return during the second half against the New York Giants at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle, Phillip Lindsay set to come off COVID list

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The Miami Dolphins are set to activate wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back Phillip Lindsay off the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday while announcing that wide receiver Will Fuller likely is done for the season.

Waddle and Lindsay missed Sunday’s victory over the New York Jets. The Dolphins won their sixth straight game as they try to break into the playoff picture.

Miami coach Brian Flores also announced Monday that Fuller had a setback in his recovery from a finger injury and likely will miss the rest of the season. Fuller has four catches for 26 yards in two games played. He signed a one-year deal with Miami worth $10.6 million last March.

Waddle, the team’s leader in catches (86) and receiving yards (849), will be back for the Dolphins’ Week 16 game against the New Orleans Saints. DeVante Parker was Miami’s leading receiver Sunday with four catches for 68 yards and a touchdown.

Lindsay will return to a running back corps that is at full strength and reportedly has added Duke Johnson to the 53-man roster. Johnson ran for 107 yards against the Jets after being elevated from the practice squad. Miami leading rusher Myles Gaskin returned from the COVID list to add 54 yards rushing.

Lindsay was signed off waivers from the Houston Texans on Nov. 24 and made his Miami debut against the Carolina Panthers four days later. He carried 12 times for 42 yards in Miami’s 33-10 win.

The Dolphins (7-7) need a victory at New Orleans (7-7) next Monday night to keep their longshot playoff hopes alive. As of Monday, the Dolphins are the 11th seed in the AFC.

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Nov 28, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) scores a touchdown against Carolina Panthers cornerback Stephon Gilmore (9) during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins activate RBs Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed off COVID list

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Miami Dolphins running backs Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed were activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list on Friday.

Gaskin and Ahmed are expected to be available for the Dolphins (6-7) in Sunday’s home game against the New York Jets (3-10). Fellow running back Phillip Lindsay remained on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Gaskin, 24, leads the team in carries (154) and rushing yards (526), while his three rushing touchdowns are tied for the club lead with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He has totaled 1,243 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in 30 career games since being selected by the Dolphins with a seventh-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Ahmed, 22, ranks second on the team with 149 rushing yards. He also has 12 catches for 117 yards in 12 games.

Lindsay, 27, was signed off waivers from the Houston Texans on Nov. 24 and made his Miami debut against the Carolina Panthers four days later. He carried 12 times for 42 yards in a 33-10 win.

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Nov 28, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Phillip Lindsay (31) runs with the football against the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Phillip Lindsay is third Miami RB on COVID list

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Miami’s Phillip Lindsay reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus, meaning all three Dolphins running backs on the 53-man roster are on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Coming off a bye week, the Dolphins (6-7) have a five-game winning streak entering Sunday’s home game against the New York Jets (3-10).

NFL Network reported the news on Lindsay on Monday. Running backs Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed landed on the COVID list on Friday and Saturday, respectively.

Gaskin, 24, leads the Dolphins with 526 rushing yards in 13 games. He also has 45 catches for 217 yards and has scored seven touchdowns (three rushing, four receiving).

Ahmed, 22, ranks second on the team with 149 rushing yards and has 12 catches for 117 yards in 12 games.

Lindsay, 27, was signed off waivers from the Houston Texans on Nov. 24 and made his Miami debut against the Carolina Panthers on Nov. 28. He carried 12 times for 42 yards in a 33-10 win.

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Sep 19, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs with the ball en route to a touchdown during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Texans cutting RB Phillip Lindsay

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Multiple reports Tuesday said the Houston Texans are releasing running back Phillip Lindsay, who will head to the waiver wire.

Lindsay, 27, signed a one-year, $3.25 million contract with the Texans in March after playing his first three seasons with the Denver Broncos. He rushed for at least 1,000 yards in two of those campaigns.

He has been used sparingly by Houston this season, carrying the ball 50 times for 130 yards and one touchdown in 10 games (one start). He has three catches for 37 yards and one score.

Lindsay ranks third on the Texans (2-8) in rushing behind current New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram (294 yards) and David Johnson (137).

Undrafted in 2018, Lindsay made the Pro Bowl that season with Denver. He has rushed for 2,680 yards and 18 touchdowns and has 80 receptions for 502 yards and two scores in 52 career games (33 starts).

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Dec 19, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs against Buffalo Bills linebacker A.J. Klein (54) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

Texans sign RB Phillip Lindsay to 1-year deal

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The Houston Texans signed free-agent running back Phillip Lindsay to a one-year contract on Friday, his agent confirmed.

The deal is worth $3.25 million with $1 million guaranteed and $500,000 in incentives, according to ESPN.

Last season, Lindsay, 26, rushed for 502 yards and a touchdown before finishing the year on injured reserve for the Denver Broncos. The team recently rescinded its restricted free-agent tender tag it had placed on him, making him an unrestricted free agent.

In 2018 as an undrafted rookie out of the University of Colorado, Lindsay rushed for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns en route to making the Pro Bowl.

After Lindsay rushed for 1,011 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019, the Broncos signed free-agent running back Melvin Gordon during the offseason to a two-year, $16 million contract to be their starter.

Lindsay has rushed for 2,550 yards and 17 touchdowns, in addition making 77 receptions for 465 yards and a touchdown, during his three seasons in Denver.

He’ll now join veterans David Johnson and Mark Ingram, as well as Dontrell Hilliard and Buddy Howell, in the Texans backfield. The Texans ranked 31st in the league rushing last season, averaging just 91.6 yards per game.

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Dec 19, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs against Buffalo Bills linebacker A.J. Klein (54) during the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos rescind offer, RB Phillip Lindsay hits free agency

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Restricted free agent running back Phillip Lindsay is free to sign elsewhere after the Denver Broncos rescinded their one-year qualifying offer, agent Mike McCartney said Thursday.

“After great conversations with the @Broncos, it’s been mutually decided that rescinding the RFA Tender is best for both Phillip Lindsay and the team. It’s been a great 3 years in Denver for @I_CU_boy. Nothing beats seeing @EmpowerField rocking as it did when #30 broke a long run,” McCartney said via Twitter.

Lindsay responded with a statement of his own, calling his three years with the Broncos a dream come true.

“I’m very appreciative for my time with the Denver Broncos. As a Colorado kid, I was able to fulfill my dream of playing for my home team. I want to thank my teammates, coaches, staff and everyone involved in the Broncos organization who made this possible for me,” Lindsay said in a Twitter post.

Lindsay rushed for 2,550 yards and 17 touchdowns in three seasons with the Broncos after starring at Colorado. At 5-feet-8, 190, he was considered undersized by NFL running back prototype standards but gained over 1,000 yards in 2018 and again in 2019.

A hip injury cut his 2020 season short. Lindsay played in only 11 games but averaged 4.3 yards on 118 carries (502 rushing yards).

Melvin Gordon, signed prior to the 2020 season, led Denver in rushing last season with 986 yards on 215 carries.

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Nov 1, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Reports: Broncos RB Lindsay headed to IR

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The Denver Broncos are placing running back Phillip Lindsay on injured reserve, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.

Lindsay, 26, already was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers with hip and knee injuries. Placing him on IR would end his season.

Lindsay rushed for at least 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons before being limited by injuries in 2020. He has 118 carries for 502 yards and one touchdown in 11 games (eight starts) this season while splitting time in the backfield with Melvin Gordon.

However, it’s been tough sledding for Lindsay of late. He’s gained just 108 yards on his last 45 carries over the past four contests.

Lindsay has missed three games this season with toe, concussion, and knee injuries.

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