PIERRE STRONG JR. NEWS

Snap Count Analysis: Pierre Strong Sees Highest Usage Yet With Browns Strong could be in for even more work beyond Week 7 depending on the injury status of Jerome Ford

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Season-high eight carries Strong rushed eight times for 25 yards and returned two kickoffs for 46 yards in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Colts in Week 7.

Impact Strong recorded a season high in carries, with five of his runs coming after Jerome Ford left the game early in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury. Ford's situation bears monitoring during preparations for Week 8's road game in Seattle. If Ford is limited or unavailable, Kareem Hunt figures to fill in as the primary back while Strong would be in position for greater-than-normal usage.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

For Pierre Strong Jr. 'It's been a whirlwind' but he's happy to be with Browns The Browns traded for running back Pierre Strong Jr. on Sunday.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

OBR Film Room: Quick Thoughts On What Pierre Strong Jr. Brings To The Cleveland Browns Backfield The Browns used their offensive tackle depth to help bolster a backfield badly in need of some depth as they struck a trade with the New Eng...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Source: Patriots trade RB Pierre Strong for Browns offensive lineman The Patriots traded running back Pierre Strong to the Browns for backup offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley Jr., a source confirmed to the Hera...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Twitter reacts to the trade for RB Pierre Strong Jr. The Browns added a new running back in Pierre Strong Jr. How did Twitter respond?

AUGUST 27, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Browns add backfield depth, acquire RB Pierre Strong Jr. in trade from Patriots for T Wheatley

Looking to bolster their backfield depth behind star Nick Chubb, the Cleveland Browns acquired running back Pierre Strong Jr. in a trade with New England

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Browns acquire RB Pierre Strong Jr. from Patriots The Cleveland Browns acquired running back Pierre Strong Jr. from the New England Patriots in exchange for offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Logs 10 carries in rookie season Strong finished the 2022 season with 10 carries for 100 yards and a TD in 15 games to go along with seven catches (on seven targets) for 42 yards.

Impact The 2022 fourth-rounder saw limited action as a rookie, with Rhamondre Stevenson and Damien Harris handling the bulk of the Patriots' backfield duties. With Harris slated to become a free agent this offseason, there could be snaps and touches up for grabs next season for Strong, as well as 2022 sixth-rounder Kevin Harris. Though Strong is no threat to supplant Stevenson, the 5-foot-11, 205-pounder out of South Dakota State could potentially carve out enough of a change-of-pace role during his second pro campaign to merit fantasy consideration in PPR formats.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes in Week 16 Strong caught both of his targets for 10 yards in Saturday's 22-18 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Even though Damien Harris (thigh) remained out Saturday, Strong logged just two snaps in the contest, while working behind Rhamondre Stevenson (51snaps), per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. As long as Stevenson and/or Harris are available, Strong can't be counted on to see enough touches to merit fantasy lineup consideration.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited touches Sunday Strong carried the ball four times for 25 yards and caught all three of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Raiders.

Impact The rookie was coming off a big performance against the Cardinals, but with Rhamondre Stevenson apparently fully recovered from his ankle injury and having a massive day, there weren't many touches left over for Strong in the New England backfield. He may have played well enough over the last two weeks to secure the No. 2 spot on the depth chart even once Damien Harris (thigh) is healthy, but his fantasy outlook seems dim for Week 16 against a Bengals defense that has stifled the likes of Nick Chubb and Derrick Henry over the last month.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Waiver Wire: FAAB advice for Week 15 pickups, free agents RBs like Rex Burkhead and Pierre Strong Jr. will be high on waiver lists, but WRs like Chris Moore and TEs like Chig Okonkwo will also be am...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Excels with extra opportunity Strong rushed five times for 70 yards and a touchdown and brought in both targets for 20 yards in the Patriots' 27-13 win over the Cardinals on Monday night.

Impact A bulk of Strong's production came on a game-long 44-yard run on the Patriots' first possession of the second half, with the rookie taking the ball to the Cardinals' 12-yard line to set up a Nick Folk 23-yard field goal. Strong then capped off the scoring on the night with a three-yard touchdown rush early in the fourth quarter, his first NFL trip to the end zone. Strong could have a significant role in a favorable Week 15 road battle against the Raiders if either or both Damien Harris (thigh) and Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) is sidelined for that game.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 15: Rhamondre Stevenson injury puts Pierre Strong Jr., Kevin Harris among top free-agent pickups Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris formed a dynamic duo in New England's backfield after Rhamondre Stevenson's injury on Monday night, and b...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Waiver Wire Week 15: Rhamondre Stevenson injury puts Pierre Strong Jr., Kevin Harris among top free-agent pickups Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris formed a dynamic duo in New England's backfield after Rhamondre Stevenson's injury on Monday night, and b...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NFL Week 14 highlights: Patriots defeat Cardinals; Kyler Murray injured

Week 14 of the NFL season came to a close with the Patriots taking down the Cardinals, 27-13, on MNF. Here are the top plays!

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Pierre Strong takes straight-line path on 3-yard TD tote New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong takes the path of least resistance on a 3-yard touchdown tote.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • NFL.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Pierre Strong scampers down the sideline on explosive 44-yard gain New England Patriots running back Pierre Strong bounces outside and scampers down the sideline on aexplosive 44-yard gain.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • NFL.COM

May move up depth chart Strong is a candidate to see extra work Thursday against the Bills, Mark Daniels reports.

Impact With Damien Harris (thigh) unlikely to play Week 13, Strong could find himself as Rhamondre Stevenson's backup against Buffalo. The rookie running back has seen the majority of his work on special teams, with just one carry on the year, which came Week 6 against Cleveland for five yards. Fellow rookie Kevin Harris could also be an option, but he's only been active one game this season. J.J. Taylor, who is currently on the practice squad, could also see himself elevated to the main roster and be a threat to Strong's ability to move up the team's depth chart for the contest. The situation will be worth monitoring for single-game DFS contests, as whoever were to have the inside track as the No. 2 to Stevenson could certainly be worth a dart throw if Harris does indeed miss the game.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Rookie Pierre Strong: Special Teams Snafu Became Costly Lesson A pair of costly mistakes on special teams contributed to the New England Patriots loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving night.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Works on special teams Sunday Strong was on the field for 18 special-teams snaps in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Colts.

Impact Though fellow RB Damien Harris (illness) was inactive, Strong didn't log any snaps on offense Sunday, while J.J. Taylor served as Rhamondre Stevenson's top backup in the contest. Strong remains off the fantasy radar for now, having recorded just one carry for five yards through seven games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as active Sunday Strong (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact With Damien Harris (illness) inactive for the contest, look for Rhamondre Stevenson to handle the bulk of the Patriots' backfield duties on Sunday, while J.J. Taylor and Strong are available to work in complementary roles. Neither of two backups are high-percentage fantasy lineup options in Week 9, however.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Week 9 Strong (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact A hamstring issue limited Strong at practice this week, with his status of added import in terms of the Patriots' backfield depth Week 9, given that Damien Harris (illness) also is listed as questionable for the contest. If Harris ends up being unable to play this weekend while Strong is available, the rookie fourth-rounder still would be a speculative fantasy option, however, with Rhamondre Stevenson capable of absorbing the bulk of the RB touches in the event of a Harris absence.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records 13 snaps on special teams Strong logged 13 special-teams snaps in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Jets.

Impact Through six games this season, the 2022 fourth-rounder -- who didn't see any snaps on offense Week 8 -- has recorded just one carry for five yards. Strong is off the fantasy radar for now, with Rhamondre Stevenson and Damien Harris currently entrenched atop the Patriots' running back depth chart.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bill Belichick's once-panned 2022 draft class already looks like a coup

The NFL laughed at the Patriots' 2022 draft class, but Bill Belichick may have landed key players who can help make the team relevant again.

OCTOBER 20, 2022