LA'MICAL PERINE NEWS

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven carries in blowout loss Perine rushed seven times for 24 yards and caught both of his targets for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Colts.

Impact The Jets got blown out for a third consecutive week, but they continued to feed 37-year-old Frank Gore (15 carries for 57 yards) over the rookie Perine. It's tough to trust anyone in an offense that's averaging only 12.3 points per game despite scoring two garbage-time touchdowns in three games, and it looks like coach Adam Gase has no plans to remove Gore from the starting role as long as Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) remains on IR, further capping Perine's appeal.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

La’Mical Perine ready for more work with injury woes behind him La’Mical Perine practiced fully Thursday for the first time this season, just in time to take on more responsibility Sunday against the Colt...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • NYPOST.COM

Upgrades to full practice Updating a previous report, Perine (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Head coach Adam Gase suggested prior to the practice that Perine would be a limited participant, but the Jets evidently felt that the rookie was capable of handling more work as the session unfolded. With the full workout under his belt, Perine should enter Sunday's game in Indianapolis without an injury designation, and he'll likely be in store for an enhanced role after making the most of his limited snaps in the Week 2 loss to the 49ers (three carries for 17 yards). Frank Gore is expected to remain the Jets' lead back Week 3, but expect Perine to cut into his workload after the veteran played 57 percent of the team's offensive snaps against San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again in practice Perine (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact Despite having his reps capped in both of the Jets' first two practices of the week, Perine is still believed to be on track to play Sunday against the Colts. If Perine is active this weekend, coach Adam Gase hinted Thursday that the rookie could be more involved after he carried three times for 17 yards while playing nine offensive snaps in last week's loss to the 49ers, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News. Frank Gore still projects to serve as the Jets' lead option on the ground, though he may cede some touches to Perine and/or Kalen Ballage (ribs) after carrying 21 times against San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice to start week Perine (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Perine still appears to be bothered by the ankle injury that pushed his NFL debut back a week, though he looked spry in limited action with 17 yards on three carries in Sunday's loss to the 49ers. If Perine can play through the injury once more against the Colts in Week 3, he could earn more touches in a backfield currently headlined by Frank Gore, with Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) on injured reserve.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Three carries in NFL debut Perine (ankle) rushed three times for 17 yards and wasn't targeted in Sunday's 31-13 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Perine looked decent in limited action in his NFL debut, but Frank Gore (21 carries for 63 yards) dominated the touches in the New York backfield. Coach Adam Gase values Gore's reliability, but it would behoove the Jets to see what they have in the rookie fourth-rounder out of Florida while Le'Veon Bell recovers from a hamstring injury. Look for Perine to be more involved against the Colts in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to make NFL debut Perine (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers, Chris Ryan of NJ.com reports.

Impact Perine's nagging ankle injury prevented him from playing in last week's loss to the Bills, but the rookie fourth-round pick will make his NFL debut Sunday. Though top back Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) is now on injured reserve, it's unclear how extensive of a role Perine might have behind Frank Gore, who is slated to start in Bell's stead. The Jets are keeping their other reserve running backs (Kalen Ballage and Josh Adams) active Sunday, so those two players in addition to Perine will all be vying for change-of-pace work behind Gore.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Perine (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 49ers after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday.

Impact With Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) on IR and set to miss at least three weeks, Frank Gore is poised to start at running back for the Jets in Week 2. Kalen Ballage is also in the mix, but once Perine can prove that he's past his ankle injury, and he's trending toward active status Sunday, that's a context in which he could potentially emerge as a fantasy sleeper.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Could debut Sunday Perine (ankle) will practice Friday, and head coach Adam Gase is hoping he will play Sunday against the 49ers, Zach Braziller of the New York Post reports.

Impact Perine did not take the field last week nor at the Jets' first practice session this week, but he got some work in Thursday and will do the same Friday, so he will have a chance to suit up for the first time as a professional Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will handle some team drills Coach Adam Gase said Thursday that Perine (ankle) will take part in individual work and some team drills Thursday, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Perine's low-ankle sprain has completely sidelined him since late training camp, but it looks as though he could upgrade to being listed as a 'limited' participant on Thursday's practice report. The rookie fourth-round pick still remains uncertain for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

New York Jets: Le’Veon Bell injury provides opportunity for Lamical Perine The New York Jets placed Le'Veon Bell on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury which could open the door for rookie Lamical Perine. Follow...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • NFLMOCKS.COM

Won't practice Wednesday Though Perine (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, he's expected do some work with the trainers on the side during the session, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact The status of Perine, who was sidelined in Week 1, gains added import for the Jets, with Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) on IR and set to miss at least three weeks. For now, the team's healthy running back options are Frank Gore, Kalen Ballage and practice squad member Josh Adams.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Week 2 Coach Adam Gase is uncertain about Perine (ankle) playing in Sunday's game versus the 49ers, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Perine couldn't make his NFL debut in Week 1 due to a low-ankle sprain, but if he can shake that off before Week 2, he could have an immediate role since Le'Veon Bell (hamstring) could miss time. It's worth monitoring Perine's practice status as the week carries on. If Perine's able to play, he'll likely serve in a secondary role with Frank Gore as the lead back and Josh Adams rotating in as well.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make debut versus Bills Perine (ankle) is ruled out for Sunday's divisional tilt against Buffalo, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Perine has yet to resume practicing since suffering a low-ankle sprain during the last week of training camp, so he may not yet be close to a return. That the Jets haven't placed Perine on injured reserve for a minimum of three weeks seems to indicate that the rookie will retake the field at some point this month, but even when healthy he's unlikely to handle significant carries behind Le'Veon Bell and Frank Gore.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Perine (ankle) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Perine is working his way back from the low-ankle sprain he sustained late August. Though the rookie fourth-round pick isn't expected to miss a significant amount of time, he now only has two more chances to increase his practice participation ahead of a Week 1 divisional tilt in Buffalo. When available, Perine is expected to begin his career as the Jets' No. 3 running back behind Le'Veon Bell and Frank Gore.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Bell insists he and Gase get along despite perceptions

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell says he and coach Adam Gase like each other despite the outside perceptions that the two have a strained relationship

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets' Poole practicing again after 'scary' dehydration issue

New York Jets cornerback Brian Poole participated in team drills for the first time since experiencing severe dehydration issues on the first day of training camp

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids major injury Perine was diagnosed with a low-ankle sprain, likely avoiding a long-term absence, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Reports from Sunday's practice didn't sound great, but it now seems the rookie fourth-round pick doesn't have a severe injury. Even if he isn't ready for the season opener, Perine should be available as the Jets' No. 3 running back at some point during the early portion of the campaign. Le'Veon Bell and Frank Gore are expected to handle most of the backfield snaps.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Needs MRI for ankle Perine is scheduled for an MRI after suffering an ankle injury Sunday afternoon, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Perine was able to exit the practice field without assistance, but he reportedly wasn't putting much pressure on his injured leg. His work with the second-string offense has earned the attention of beat writers, but it's nonetheless been Le'Veon Bell and Frank Gore dominating reps with the first unit. Any absence for Perine would open the door for Kalen Ballage and/or Josh Adams (hamstring) to step up as the No. 3 RB, a role that could largely be limited to special teams work if Bell and Gore stay healthy.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with possible leg injury Perine limped off the field at Sunday's practice with an apparent left leg injury, Connor Hughes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hughes says the injury "did not look great," with Perine's leg awkwardly bending under him. The rookie was able to limp off the field to be examined by the training staff, at least showing that he didn't need to be carted off. Perine made a strong impression on beat reporters with a 79-yard touchdown and a 36-yard scamper in Wednesday's scrimmage, but he mostly seems to be working with backups, solidly behind Le'Veon Bell and Frank Gore. It isn't clear if the No. 3 backfield job will entail any snaps or touches at the beginning of the season.

AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Stands out in Wednesday's scrimmage Perine delivered a strong performance in Wednesday's scrimmage with a 79-yard touchdown run followed by a 36-yard run, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

Impact The rookie fourth-rounder out of Florida is currently listed third on the depth chart behind Le'Veon Bell and Frank Gore, but he should surpass the latter as the season goes on. While Perine's role as a rookie will likely be limited given Bell's three-down role, he has some potential in keeper formats and could be the Jets running back to scoop up should Bell get hurt in 2020.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Look: First look at former UF RB Lamical Perine in Jets gear A first look at a former UF player with his NFL gear

AUGUST 6, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM