D'ANDRE SWIFT NEWS

Limited at walkthrough Swift (groin) was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Impact Less than two days removed from Monday's loss at Green Bay, the Lions merely estimated activity levels for their injured players. Swift remains listed with the injury that's plagued him since early August, but it hasn't stopped him from logging better than a 60-percent share of the offensive snaps in both of the team's first two games of the season. The result has been 31 touches for 182 yards from scrimmage and one TD for Swift, while fellow RB Jamaal Williams has gone for 27-147-1, respectively. Swift will look to ditch his injury designation by week's end, but the potential exists for it to follow him into the weekend, as it did both Weeks 1 and 2.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Salvages production late Swift rushed eight times for 37 yards and caught four of five targets for 41 yards in Monday night's 35-17 loss to the Packers.

Impact Swift rotated snaps with Jamaal Williams in the first half, but then both tailbacks suffered from Detroit not having many offensive plays in the second. Fortunately, Swift was able to salvage some value in garbage time, hauling in three passes on the Lions' last drive. Given his promising dual-threat skill set, Swift could benefit from similar situations throughout the campaign -- that was the case in Week 1, and it could be again in a tough matchup versus the Ravens in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions RB D'Andre Swift active for game against Packers

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift will be available for his team’s Monday night game against the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suiting up, as expected Swift (groin) is active for Monday's game at Green Bay.

Impact In the aftermath of Week 1, Swift's practice reps were capped by a groin injury, and despite getting back to a full practice Saturday he still was considered questionable to play Monday. Coach Dan Campbell said Swift was fine, though, and indeed the running back is available alongside Jamaal Williams (chest). If the season opener was any indication, Swift will log about twice as many snaps on offense as Williams, which amounted to 19 touches for 104 yards and one TD for the former against the 49ers (versus 17-110-1, respectively, for the latter).

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable tag, likely available Swift (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Packers, but Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports the running back is expected to be available for t...

Impact Swift logged a full practice Saturday after being limited all week, confirming coach Dan Campbell's optimism regarding his injury status. Top backup Jamaal Williams also saw his injury status removed after being limited in practice all week with a chest injury, meaning that arguably two of the team's top playmakers will be available for Monday's divisional clash. That's important considering top wideout Tyrell Williams (concussion) will not play, and nominal No. 2 option Kalif Raymond also popped up on Saturday's injury report with a thigh injury.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Another limited practice Swift (groin) practiced in a limited capacity Friday.

Impact The Lions appear to be using a maintenance plan with Swift after he dealt with a groin issue during training camp and the preseason, and proceeded to play 68 percent of the offensive snaps Week 1 against the 49ers. Meanwhile, Jamaal Williams also has been limited in practice this week after logging 35 percent of the offensive plays this past Sunday. Swift earned 19 touches to Williams' 17 in that contest, and assuming both are available Monday in Green Bay, a similar breakdown of work may come to pass, even if Williams again gets the starting nod.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Swift (groin) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact Swift was sidelined for the entire preseason slate due to a groin injury, and there was some question whether he'd be able to handle a full workload Week 1 against the 49ers with veteran back Jamaal Williams on hand. Swift nearly doubled Williams' snap count on offense (63 versus 32) while the pair put up similar stat lines (Swift had 19 touches for 104 total yards and one TD; Williams had 17-110-1, respectively). Now, both backs are limited in practice, with Williams dealing with a chest injury. The Lions don't play until Monday night in Green Bay, so both Swift and Williams have a bit more time than normal to prepare for game day.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as top back in Week 1 Swift was on the field for 63 of the Lions' 92 offensive snaps in Sunday's Week 1 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Swift was listed as the team's second running back on the depth chart behind Jamaal Williams heading into the matchup. However, that's not how things played out on the field, as Swift out-snapped Williams 63-32 and out-touched him 19-17. That said, both backs served a significant role in the offense, though Swift should be set to pace the backfield again in Week 2 against Green Bay.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

11 carries in Week 1 Swift logged 11 carries for 39 yards and hauled in eight of his team-high 11 targets for 65 yards and a TD in Sunday's 41-33 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Meanwhile, Jamaal Williams -- who was announced as the Lions' starting RB for Sunday's game -- recorded nine carries for 54 yards and a TD and caught eight of his nine targets for 56 yards. It remains to be seen which back is tabbed as the starter next Monday against Green Bay, and if the team was inclined to ease Swift into the mix in Week 1 given that he's bouncing back from a groin injury. There was certainly a time-share scenario in play Sunday, but both players were involved enough to help those who rolled with them in fantasy lineups.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Williams labeled Week 1 starter Jamaal Williams was announced as the Lions' starting running back over Swift Sunday against the 49ers, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact It remains to be seen how this plays out, but the resulting box score/snaps counts will be worth monitoring to see how the Lions' RB backfield workload shakes out in Week 1. Swift -- who is bouncing back from a groin injury -- was not among Detroit's inactives Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Week 1 Head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Swift (groin) will be ready for the Lions' Week 1 matchup versus the 49ers on Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Swift's groin injury limited his activity in training camp and the preseason, but the Lions never seemed concerned he was at risk of missing the start of the season. Rather than proving that he's healthy, the second-year back's focus in practice this week will likely be working to regain conditioning and getting in as many reps as he can to ensure he's in top form against what projects to be a tough 49ers defense. Campbell has said that he envisions offseason pickup Jamaal Williams having an important role in the season opener, but Swift could still lead the backfield in snaps and touches if he's active Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in game shape yet Coach Dan Campbell revealed Tuesday that he's concerned about Swift's conditioning and readiness for Week 1 as he works his way back from a groin injury, Tim Twentyman of the Lions...

Impact It sounds like the concern is about workload/endurance more so than availability, but the latter could also come into question if Swift doesn't respond well on the practice field. To that end, he's scheduled for a rigorous practice Tuesday, perhaps getting a chance to ease some of Campbell's doubts. The second-year pro practiced Monday, with Chris Burke of The Athletic reporting afterward that Swift appeared on track for Week 1 against San Francisco.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moving well Monday Swift (groin) seemed to be moving well during Monday's practice and is on track to be ready for Week 1, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Lions had a light practice Monday, and Swift reportedly caught a few passes during 1-on-1 drills. While the running back probably won't see any preseason snaps for the third week in a row when Detroit takes on Indianapolis on Friday, there doesn't seem to be any concern over Swift's availability for the regular-season opener.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out this Saturday Swift (groin) will get some reps in team drills Thursday, but he's ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against Pittsburgh, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Swift previously was expected to resume practicing Tuesday, which might've given him a chance to be cleared for the game this weekend. In any case, he could make an appearance in the final week of the preseason, or the Lions could wait until Week 1 to unleash their lead back. It's still unclear how much work Swift will lose to offseason addition Jamaal Williams, who took all the first-team reps in the exhibition opener. Swift has been dealing with a groin injury since the first week of August.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to practice Thursday Head coach Dan Campbell said Swift (groin) is expected to return to practice Thursday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN reports. "[Swift] is trending the right way," Campbell said.

Impact Previous reports stated that Swift was expected to return to practice Tuesday, but that never came to fruition. Even if Swift does make it back on the field Thursday, there's no guarantee that he will make his preseason debut Saturday against the Steelers.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Closing in on return to practice Swift (groin) is scheduled to return to practice Tuesday as a limited participant, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Swift isn't likely to be ready for Saturday's preseason game against Pittsburgh but could make it back for the exhibition finale against Indianapolis on Aug. 27. With Swift out of the lineup, Jamaal Williams dominated first-team snaps in Detroit's 16-15 loss to the Bills on Friday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Health explained by Campbell Coach Dan Campbell said the Lions are taking a "conservative" approach with Swift's groin injury, which is the reason he didn't suit up for Friday's preseason loss to the Bills, Ch...

Impact Campbell added Swift was healthy enough to play if Detroit needed him, but his health concern has lingered, hence the stated approach with his return. Plus, it's exhibition season, so it's no surprise the running back was kept on the sideline. In Swift's stead, Jamaal Williams got the start and mustered just 15 yards on nine carries.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out preseason opener Swift (groin) didn't play in Friday's preseason opener against the Bills.

Impact Jamaal Williams got the start at running back but managed only 15 yards on nine carries. Swift's the much more explosive option in Detroit's backfield and should get the majority of touches over Williams once healthy, especially if Williams continues to struggle. The 2020 second-round pick's next opportunity to see game action will come in Week 2 of preseason against the Steelers.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited at practice Swift (groin) has missed "significant practice time" recently, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Impact Swift has been limited since he left Wednesday's practice due to groin tightness. While the 2020 second-rounder has suited up nearly every day, he hasn't been able to participate much in 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 drills. The Lions haven't yet announced whether Swift will be available for Friday's preseason game against Buffalo, but any limitations presumably would lead to increased work with the first-team offense for Jamaal Williams.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Swift's practice reps have been limited of late by a tight groin, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. "He's bound pretty tight and he runs hot, so we're trying to get h...

Impact At this point, Swift's issue appears to be a minor one that the team is simply managing, with his Week 1 availability not a concern at this time. Swift currently heads the Detroit backfield depth chart, followed by Jamaal Williams and Jermar Jefferson, with Dedrick Mills and Michael Warren also in the mix.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves practice early Swift (undisclosed) departed Wednesday's practice early, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact It's unclear what exactly Swift may be dealing with, but Birkett noted he's had a "lighter workload" than fellow Lions running backs in recent sessions, so an injury could be holding him back. Having said that, Swift jogged to the locker room "under his own power" without a member of the training staff. If Swift misses any time in the coming days, Jamaal Williams, Jermar Jefferson and Dedrick Mills, among others, will receive a corresponding boost in practice reps.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE