Browns look to even record after tough KC loss, host Texans
Stinging from a loss in Kansas City, the Browns open their home schedule Sunday against the Houston TexansSEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MARK INGRAM II
Easily leads backfield Ingram had 26 carries for 85 yards and one touchdown and couldn't haul in his only target during Sunday's 37-21 win versus the Jaguars.
Impact There was some question regarding how a backfield populated by Ingram, Phillip Lindsay, David Johnson and Rex Burkhead would pan out, but the former easily handled most of the touches among the quartet (26 versus 15 combined for the last three). Ingram's efficiency was another matter, as he managed just 3.3 yards per rush. But Lindsay (3.1 YPC) and Johnson (3.3) didn't fare much better behind the Texans' offensive line. If Ingram receives such volume on a weekly basis, he'll be worthwhile to start in most formats for that fact alone. If another of the group got a hot hand, though, we could see Ingram yield reps to one of Lindsay or Johnson.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Taylor helps Texans down Lawrence, mistake-prone Jags 37-21
Tyrod Taylor threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns filling in for Deshaun Watson to lead the Houston Texans to a 37-21 win over Trevor Lawrence and the mistake-prone Jacksonville...SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Leads backfield in preseason finale Ingram carried the ball 11 times for 44 yards in Saturday's preseason game against Tampa Bay. He also recorded one catch for three yards.
Impact Ingram entered the game on the team's second possession and logged six of his 11 carries. His performance was largely unremarkable, though he did manage a few chunk gains of 11, six and seven yards during the second quarter. Ingram figures to play a role in the team's running back picture in Week 1 against Jacksonville, though it's unclear how work will be divided between him, Phillip Lindsay and David Johnson.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Plenty of familiar faces playing in new places around NFL
Lots of familiar faces are playing new places around the NFL this seasonAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores short TD in preseason win Ingram carried the ball seven times for 24 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's preseason win over the Cowboys.
Impact The veteran running back got the start for Houston and finished up the team's opening drive by scoring from two yards out, giving the Texans their only offensive TD of the night. Ingram only saw action in the first quarter, but he still split snaps and touches with Phillip Lindsay and David Johnson. While the goal-line carry is promising, it came one play after Lindsay got a chance from the four-yard line. This is shaping up to be a true backfield committee during the regular season, which would put a very firm ceiling on Ingram's fantasy value.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mark Ingram II scores TD in preseason debut In his preseason debut, Mark Ingram II scored a touchdown on the first offensive series against the Dallas Cowboys.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
QB Rush solid for Cowboys in 20-14 preseason loss to Texans
Cooper Rush’s days as the backup to Dak Prescott in Dallas might not be overAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looks safe for roster spot Ingram's job appears secure, according to Aaron Reiss of The Athletic.
Impact The thinking is that Ingram would've played in the preseason opener if he were battling for a roster spot. Instead, he was a healthy scratch, while Phillip Lindsay got the start and David Johnson was limited to a third-down role. This could end up being a three-man committee, as the Texans don't have much financial incentive to trade/release Johnson even if the new coaching staff doesn't view him as a viable lead ballcarrier. The team's initial preseason depth chart lists both Ingram and Lindsay as starters, with Johnson a second-stringer.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as co-starter The Texans' unofficial depth chart lists Ingram and Phillip Lindsay as co-starters, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Meanwhile, David Johnson and Rex Burkhead are listed as second-teamers. Each of the team's top four running backs have had success at the NFL level and things here appear to be trending in a committee/hot hand direction. While the pecking order that's listed on the team's unofficial depth chart could shuffle in the coming weeks, it's worth mentioning, as John McClain of the Houston Chronicle notes that Ingram and coach David Culley, who was the Ravens' receivers coach the past two years when Ingram was with Baltimore, have a strong working relationship.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chargers RB Kelley stays positive after struggling as rookie
Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley never lost his smile and positive outlook even during a difficult rookie seasonAUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could get the axe Ingram could find himself on the wrong side of the Texans' roster bubble once the preseason concludes, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact There's no hard intel here, but rather idle speculation based on the fact the Texans are deep at running back. The additions of Phillip Lindsay and the recently signed Rex Burkhead to the 53-man roster could leave Ingram as the odd man out. All three are currently behind David Johnson on the depth chart, and it doesn't help Ingram's cause that he doesn't augment his value on offense by contributing on special teams like Burkhead does.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ravens' Dobbins still motivated after strong rookie season
After a solid performance as a rookie last season, Baltimore running back JJUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL running back Mark Ingram II joins DC United's ownership group | MLSSoccer.com Three-time NFL Pro Bowl running back and Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram II has joined D.C. United’s ownership group as an investor pendin...
JUNE 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Former NFL player Chris Long trolls Texans' Mark Ingram II over airline issue, fools Twitter users
Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long posed as an airline on Twitter to troll Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram II but instead ended...MAY 14, 2021 • FOXNEWS.COM
Meet RB Mark Ingram II Get to know Houston Texans running back Mark Ingram II, signed as a free agent on March 24, 2021.
MAY 11, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Texans not scheduled to pick until third round of draft
Nick Caserio enters his first draft as the general manager of the Houston Texans with the unique challenge of trying to improve a team that went 4-12 last season without the benefi...APRIL 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ravens will target wide receivers, edge rushers in draft
GM Eric DeCosta is looking to boost the Ravens’ passing attack that ranked last in the NFL in yards per game and attemptsAPRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mark Ingram would help improve the Atlanta Falcons run game The Atlanta Falcons should seriously consider signing Mark Ingram. The Baltimore Ravens released Mark Ingram on Monday, giving the Atlanta F...
JANUARY 20, 2021 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM
Ravens release RB Mark Ingram, who lost starting job in 2020
Three-time Pro Bowl running back Mark Ingram has been released by the Baltimore Ravens, who used the 10-year veteran as a starter for the first seven games this season before dropp...JANUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mark Ingram's stay in Baltimore was short, but he made very good use of the time The emergence of J.K. Dobbins, along with Gus Edwards, made the decision to let go of Mark Ingram an expected one.
JANUARY 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
