JULY 30, 2021 • RAIDERS.COM
THEO RIDDICK
Raiders place RB Theo Riddick on Reserve/Retired list RB Kenyan Drake and DT Darius Stills also returned to practice from the NFI list.
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Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Riddick was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact Riddick played sparingly for the Raiders last season, carrying the ball six times for 14 yards and catching five passes for 43 yards across four games. The 30-year-old running back is buried on the depth chart, so any missed time will hurt his chances for one of the final roster spots. Fellow running backs Kenyan Drake and Jalen Richard were also placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list leaving only Josh Jacobs available for the Raiders at this time.
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Raiders re-sign RB Theo Riddick The versatile running back is staying in Silver and Black, the team announced Friday.
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Sticking around The Raiders are re-signing Riddick to a one-year contract, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Riddick was a healthy scratch scratch for the Raiders most of last season, and he only averaged 12 offensive snaps in the four appearances he did log. With Kenyan Drake now available to fill in as the top backup to Josh Jacobs, Riddick doesn't have a clear path to increased work next season either. With just $50,000 guaranteed on his deal, it's no sure thing that he makes Las Vegas' final roster.
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Four receptions in season finale Riddick, who caught four passes (on five targets) for 40 yards in Week 17, wraps up his 2020 campaign with six carries for 14 yards to go along with five catches for 43 yards on si...
Impact Riddick spent time on the Raiders' practice squad, the reserve/COVID-19 list and as a healthy scratch throughout the 2020 season, ultimately logging just 48 total offensive snaps. Riddick, who's slated to turn 30 years old in May, becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Inactive Week 14 Riddick (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against Indianapolis.
Impact The 29-year-old played 13 offensive snaps and had three carries for six yards and one reception for three yards last week against the Jets with Josh Jacobs (ankle) sidelined, but Jacobs is active for Sunday's contest. Riddick is clearly at the bottom of the backfield depth chart, with Devontae Booker and Jalen Richard operating as the secondary and tertiary options behind Jacobs.
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Adds nine total yards Sunday Riddick took three carries for six yards and caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Jets.
Impact Riddick's return from the COVID-19 list was met with additional opportunities out of the backfield as Josh Jacobs (ankle) missed Sunday's contest, but the Raiders struggled on the ground to the tune of 25 carries for just 72 yards. Jacobs' Week 14 availability doesn't look promising, so Riddick figures to remain active as a change-of-pace option behind Devontae Booker and Jalen Richard.
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rare chance for work? Riddick has a chance for snaps and touches Sunday against the Jets with Josh Jacobs (ankle) sidelined, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Riddick has made only one appearance this season and recently had a spell on the reserve/COVID-19 list. However, the Raiders are without their lead running back, giving the rest of the group added opportunity. Devontae Booker is expected to lead the backfield, while Jalen Richard is the best bet to take on pass-catching work, but Riddick will be around for potential reps if he is active.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Activated by Raiders The Raiders activated Riddick off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Riddick had resided on the list since Nov. 21, as he was forced to miss last week's game against the Falcons. Even though Riddick was cleared from COVID-19 protocols, he's only suited up in one game this season, so he won't make an impact in the offense as the team's fourth option at running back.
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Shifts to COVID list Riddick (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The move means Riddick either tested positive for the virus or was in close contact with an infected individual. The 29-year-old will be unavailable until he clears the league's COVID-19 protocols.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Won't play against Broncos Riddick (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Impact Riddick didn't play last week due to an illness, but he's simply a healthy scratch this time around. Jalen Richard and Devontae Booker will continue to rotate in behind Josh Jacobs.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Off injury report Riddick (illness) was absent from Wednesday's injury report.
Impact Riddick was forced to miss last week's game against the Chargers with the ailment, but has appeared to return to full strength. Now healthy, Riddick will slot back to his depth running back role for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Newcomer Avery Williamson active for Steelers-Cowboys game
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Unavailable for Sunday's game Riddick (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Impact Riddick was added to the injury report Saturday, and he won't be able to shake off the sickness in time for Sunday's game. Josh Jacobs (knee/illness) is also questionable, although he appears to be trending in the right direction. Jalen Richard and Devontae Booker are the only healthy members of the Raiders' backfield.
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
