CRAIG REYNOLDS NEWS

Returning to Detroit The Lions re-signed Reynolds to a one-year contract Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Reynolds wasn't tendered by the Lions as a restricted free agent, and he's instead returning to the team at a reduced rate. The 28-year-old appeared in all 17 regular-season games for Detroit last season, rushing 31 times for 139 scoreless yards (4.5 YPC), while adding three catches for 40 yards on five targets in the pass game. He played a career-high 272 special-teams snaps. Reynolds will continue to provide quality depth behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Limited action in 2024 Reynolds finished the 2024 regular season with 31 carries for 139 yards while also catching three of five targets for 40 yards and 28 yards as a kick returner over 17 games.

Impact Reynolds opened the season as the No. 3 option at running back behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, logging just 12 carries for 51 yards over the team's first 14 games. When Montgomery suffered a knee injury in Week 15 against the Bills, which ended his regular season, Reynolds was thrust into the No. 2 spot behind Gibbs. Over the final three regular-season contests, Reynolds had 19 carries for 88 yards while adding his three receptions for 40 yards. The running back will enter the offseason as a restricted free agent, meaning the Lions will have the ability to match any offer put in front of him by another team.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Eight carries in blowout win Reynolds rushed the ball eight times for 39 yards while failing to reel in either of his targets in Sunday night's 31-9 win over the Vikings.

Impact Reynolds continued in his role as the top backup at running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 18, turning eight carries into a season-high 39 yards on the ground. With the victory, the Lions secured a bye week to open the postseason and it's possible that David Montgomery (knee) will be able to return to action in two weeks when Detroit plays in the NFC divisional round. Reynolds finished the 2024 regular season with 139 rushing yards on 31 carries while catching three of five targets for 40 yards over 17 games.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Active in Week 18 Reynolds (back) is active for Sunday's game versus the Vikings.

Impact The Lions tacked on Reynolds to their injury report Friday as a non-participant due to a back issue, leaving him questionable for Week 18 action. Now that he's confirmed to be suiting up Sunday, it's unclear if he'll retain his No. 2 role out of the backfield behind Jahmyr Gibbs or merely be available in an emergency capacity. In the last two contests with David Montgomery (knee) sidelined, Reynolds turned 11 carries into 49 yards and hauled in all three targets for 40 yards. Sione Vaki is the other running back available to Detroit's offense this weekend.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable due to back injury Reynolds (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.

Impact Reynolds appears to have suffered the injury at some point during the week, as he popped up on the injury report Friday as a non-participant in practice. With David Montgomery (knee) sidelined, Jermar Jefferson will likely be elevated from the practice squad to serve as Jahmyr Gibbs' primary backup if Reynolds is unable to suit up for the regular-season finale, while Sione Vaki's also an option for backfield snaps.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nine touches in victory Reynolds rushed the ball seven times for 31 yards while catching both of his targets for 35 yards in Monday night's 40-34 win over the 49ers.

Impact Reynolds was once again operating as the team's No. 2 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 17, making the most of his limited opportunities. Most notably, Reynolds reeled in a 26-yard catch in the first quarter, which set up the Lions inside the 10 yard line. The running back has now turned 11 carries into 49 yards while reeling in all three of his targets for 40 yards over the last two games with David Montgomery (knee) unavailable.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited opportunities in Week 16 Reynolds rushed the ball four times for 18 yards and caught his only target for five yards in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Bears.

Impact Reynolds was expected to take a step up and operate as Detroit's No. 2 running back behind Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 16, but it didn't lead to a heavy workload. Over 15 games in 2024, Reynolds has now turned 16 carries into 69 yards while the reception Sunday was his first of the year. He'll look to be more involved in the Lions' next contest against the 49ers on Monday Night Football on Dec. 30.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

In line for more carries With David Montgomery (knee) out multiple weeks, Reynolds is expected to see an expanded role on offense Sunday against the Bears, Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact As Ramsey notes, Reynolds played behind Jahmyr Gibbs in a game against the Raiders last season when Montgomery was sidelined and rushed 14 times for 74 yards. Montgomery and Gibbs have stayed relatively healthy this season prior to Montgomery's MCL injury last week versus Buffalo, and Reynolds has mainly been glued to special teams while handling garbage-time carries on offense. He's compiled a 12-51-0 rushing line on 39 offensive snaps all year. While Gibbs should be a candidate for 20-plus touches versus Chicago, Reynolds will likely also be involved and could even see double-digit carries. Rookie Sione Vaki is also in the mix for playing time, but Reynolds has operated as the RB3 much of the season. He's worth picking up in deeper fantasy leagues.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs two carries in blowout victory Reynolds rushed the ball twice for 21 yards in Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Reynolds entered the game in the fourth quarter with the game well in hand for Detroit, toting the rock for the first time since Week 8. The running back remains a far-off No. 3 option behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, possessing little-to-no fantasy value.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three carries in win Reynolds rushed the ball three times for three yards in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans.

Impact Reynolds remained a non-factor on offense in Week 8, even in a blowout. The running back has found touches hard to come by in the backfield this season, operating as a distant third option behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Through seven games in 2024, Reynolds has turned nine carries into 24 yards.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three carries in win Reynolds rushed the ball three times for three yards in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans.

Impact Reynolds remained a non-factor on offense in Week 8, even in a blowout. The running back has found touches hard to come by in the backfield this season, operating as a distant third option behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs. Through seven games in 2024, Reynolds has turned nine carries into 24 yards.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Added work in blowout win Reynolds rushed the ball six times for 21 yards in Sunday's 47-9 win over the Cowboys.

Impact Reynolds saw some added work on offense with the game well in hand for Detroit in the fourth quarter, logging his first offensive touches of the year. The 28-year-old remains a distant third option at running back behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs in 2024 while keeping a slight edge over rookie Sione Vaki for that No. 3 spot.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to log offensive snap Reynolds did not log an offensive snap in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win against the Rams.

Impact Reynolds is buried behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs at running back and he was limited to 18 special-teams plays in Week 1. Notably, rookie Sione Vaki was able to garner two snaps with the offense. It's unclear whether Reynolds or Vaki can be considered Detroit's No. 3 running back at this moment, but neither carries much fantasy value in the early going.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared from injury report Reynolds (leg) was not listed on the Lions' estimated injury report Wednesday.

Impact Reynolds' absence from the report is good news for the Kutztown product. Although it is worth noting that Detroit did not hold a practice Wednesday, so his participation in practice was just an estimate, it should confirm previous reports that he was expected to be ready Week 1. He'll likely be competing with Sione Vaki for a limited number of snaps Sunday against the Rams, behind the Lions' backfield duo of David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury doesn't appear serious Head coach Dan Campbell said Saturday that Reynolds (leg) should be available for the Lions' regular-season opener against the Rams on Sept. 8, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic report...

Impact Reynolds sustained a leg injury during Thursday's practice, which kept him out of Detroits' preseason finale against Pittsburgh on Saturday. He is competing against Sione Vaki for the No. 3 running back role behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Reynolds accumulated 16 rushing yards on five carries over his two preseason appearances.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injury doesn't appear serious Head coach Dan Campbell said Saturday that Reynolds (leg) should be available for the Lions' regular-season opener against the Rams on Sept. 8, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic report...

Impact Reynolds sustained a leg injury during Thursday's practice, which kept him out of Detroit's preseason finale against Pittsburgh on Saturday. He is competing against Sione Vaki for the No. 3 running back role behind Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery. Reynolds accumulated 16 rushing yards on five carries over his two preseason appearances.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves practice with leg injury Reynolds left Tuesday's practice with a leg injury but avoided a serious injury, Jared Ramsey of Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact While Reynolds reportedly did avoid a serious injury, his leg problem could take him out of Detroit's final preseason game against the Steelers this Saturday. The 5-foot-11 running back is looking to secure the RB3 spot over rookie fourth-round pick Sione Vaki ahead of the season, but Reynolds will need to stay healthy if he wants to be a part of the backfield at any capacity this season.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays first preseason drive Reynolds ran for five yards on one carry and caught one pass for three yards in Saturday's preseason game against Kansas City.

Impact Jahmyr Gibbs (hamstring) and David Montgomery both took a rest day here, and Reynold claimed the first touch at running back for Detroit. It's not clear how settled the competition might be between Reynolds and rookie fourth-round pick Sione Vaki, but the fact that Reynolds played first Saturday would seemingly hint that Reynolds is the current favorite for the RB3 role, if only because Reynolds already earned some benefit of the doubt from head coach Dan Campbell and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson in the previous three years. The Lions are fully expected to keep Vaki on the roster as well, but at 216 pounds Reynolds likely offers a bit more power than Vaki (5-foot-11, 210 pounds).

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for No. 3 role Reynolds had four carries for 11 yards in Thursday's 14-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Reynolds enters the 2024 campaign in a battle for the No. 3 running back role behind David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, competing with rookie Sione Vaki for that spot. Vaki turned four carries into 29 yards versus New York, including a 15-yard scamper in the second quarter. It's hard to read too much into usage in the preseason, but Reynolds saw nine offensive snaps while Vaki was on the field for 13. Reynolds appeared in all 17 regular-season games with Detroit in 2023 and likely still has the edge to open the season atop Vaki in the depth chart.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Tender RB Craig Reynolds ERFA Contract Craig Reynolds will return to Lions in 2024.

MARCH 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Totals 226 yards in 2023 Reynolds rushed 41 times for 179 yards and one touchdown while catching five passes on five targets for 47 yards over 17 games in 2023.

Impact Reynolds had a couple of productive games during the first half of the season while filling in for David Montgomery, who missed multiple games due to injuries. However, both Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs managed to stay healthy over the second half of the year, leaving little work for Reynolds outside of returning kickoffs on special teams. Now set to become an unrestricted free agent, Reynolds is a candidate to return to Detroit but will need to land a new contract this offseason.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

From Kutztown to the Lions, Craig Reynolds is living his NFL dream — and his brother's The running back scored a playoff touchdown against the Buccaneers. His brother, former inmate Eric Reynolds, is a big fan.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Craig Reynolds' fourth-down TD run breaks tie in third quarter Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds' fourth-down TD run breaks tie in third quarter.

JANUARY 21, 2024 • NFL.COM