TRAVIS HOMER NEWS

Seahawks Free Agent Primer: Will Travis Homer Return to RB Room? While reliable in pass protection and on special teams, Travis Homer has spent extensive time on the shelf due to injuries in four NFL seaso...

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shifts to IR Homer (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact Homer wasn't expected to play Week 18, but this move now means that the 24-year-old wouldn't be able to return unless the Seahawks make it to the Super Bowl. Expect Kenneth Walker and DeeJay Dallas to carry the load in a Week 18 matchup against the Rams.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Place RB Travis Homer on IR, Make 3 Roster Moves Before Rams The Seattle Seahawks are busy making roster moves ahead of Sunday’s must-win game against the Los Angeles Rams.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Likely to sit out Week 18 Homer (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Impact Barring some dramatic improvement in his recovery from the ankle sprain leading up to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, Homer will sit out a critical regular-season finale for the Seahawks, who can punch their ticket to the postseason with a win plus a Green Bay loss to Detroit later Sunday. Assuming Homer ends up being inactive for Week 18, the Seahawks will likely turn to DeeJay Dallas to serve as the top change-of-pace option behind lead back Kenneth Walker.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still no activity at practice Homer (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Homer is seeking to end his DNP streak at one game, but a sprained ankle hasn't allowed him to practice since Week 16 prep. Fellow running backs Kenneth Walker (ankle/illness) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) also didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday, so the state of the position group remains up in the air in the midst of Week 18 prep. If Walker is able to play Sunday against the Rams, he likely would be the Seahawks' primary backfield option, which would leave some snaps and touches for whoever among Homer and Dallas are available. In the end, Homer's status could receive some clarity, one way or another, upon the release of Friday's injury report.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No practice reps Wednesday Homer (ankle) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Homer sprained his ankle Week 16 at Kansas City, which kept him out of on-field work last week and eventually resulted in an inactive status this past Sunday versus the Jets. With no practice reps evident since suffering the injury, he doesn't appear to be in a great spot to play Week 18 against the Rams. Still, because head coach Pete Carroll told John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site on Monday that Homer may be able to return for Sunday's game, the running back's status will be one to watch as the week goes on. Notably, position mates Kenneth Walker (ankle/illness) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) also sat out Wednesday, so the team's backfield again is in flux.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Travis Homer (ankle) could return Week 18 against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Homer suffered the injury Week 16 against the Chiefs and he was unable to suit up in Sunday's win over the Jets. His ability to return would certainly be a boost to the Seahawks' depth at running back in Sunday's pivotal game against the Rams, which they need to win to have a chance to earn a playoff spot.

JANUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Sunday Homer (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Jets.

Impact Homer was forced out Week 16 in Kansas City with what was eventually termed an ankle sprain, which didn't allow him to practice during Week 17 prep. With his status confirmed, he won't be an option to get touches behind the Seahawks' top running back Kenneth Walker (ankle). Instead, DeeJay Dallas is the likeliest candidate to earn complementary snaps while Walker gets the bulk of the workload.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play this week Homer (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Impact Starter Kenneth Walker (ankle) is also listed as questionable but expected to play, while DeeJay Dallas (ankle) has been removed from the final injury report. Homer could take the passing-down-job back from Dallas if he's able to play this Sunday after spraining his ankle in the first quarter of a loss to the Chiefs last week. Dallas ended up catching six passes, while Homer tends to do more blocking when he handles the third-down work.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on Thursday Homer (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Homer picked up a sprained ankle this past Saturday at Kansas City and has yet to practice this week as a result of the injury. Meanwhile, the Seahawks' No. 1 running back Kenneth Walker (ankle) followed up Wednesday's DNP with a limited session one day later, and fellow reserve RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle) continued to operate with a cap on his reps. Homer does have one more chance Friday to log some on-field activity, but if he ends up limited or out Sunday versus the Jets, Dallas appears poised to act as the second option out of Seattle's backfield behind Walker.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week as non-participant Homer (ankle) sat out Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Fellow running back Kenneth Walker, though his absence may be more maintenance-related to ensure he's as healthy as possible for game day. Meanwhile, DeeJay Dallas (ankle) was a limited participant. Homer himself sprained his ankle this past Saturday in Kansas City, capping him at one snap on offense and four on special teams. His usage was well behind Walker (who played 40 of 76 snaps on offense) and Dallas (35 of 76), and Homer's new health concern may be putting him down further in the pecking order in the Seahawks backfield. Ultimately, Friday's practice report may clarify the overall situation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sprained ankle Coach Pete Carroll said Homer suffered an ankle sprain during Saturday' 24-10 loss at Kansas City, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Before he departured in the first half, Homer made a tackle on kick coverage but otherwise didn't earn a carry or target. Kenneth Walker continued to dominate the Seahawks backfield, despite not practicing at all during Week 16 prep due to an ankle injury, en route to 26 rushes for 107 yards and two catches (on two targets) for minus-2 yards. Meanwhile, DeeJay Dallas had two carries for 10 yards and gathered in all six targets for 32 yards. With the health of all three in some question before or after this contest, the situation will be one to monitor as Seattle prepares for its next game Sunday, Jan. 1 versus the Jets.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks ankle in Saturday's game Homer is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Chiefs due to an ankle injury.

Impact Homer didn't draw any targets or take any carries before exiting the contest to get his ankle checked out. If Homer ends up missing the rest of the Week 16 game, DeeJay Dallas would be next in line for change-of-pace work behind top back Kenneth Walker.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Catches four passes in loss Homer rushed once for five yards and caught all four of his targets for 25 yards in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Rookie running back Kenneth Walker returned from an ankle injury and handled 16 touches, and Homer was limited to just 15 snaps. However, he still managed to make an impact with his highest catch total since Week 2, which was coincidently also against the 49ers. Homer will continue to play second fiddle to Walker for the remainder of the season, so his fantasy value will be unreliable.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to backup role Homer is expected to operate as the No. 2 running back in Thursday's game versus the 49ers with lead back Kenneth Walker (ankle) set to return from a one-game absence, John Boyle o...

Impact With a 91 percent snap share, Homer was the clear lead back in Seattle's Week 14 loss to Carolina, but that playing time translated into a mere 11 touches. Walker should be ready to play Thursday, though the Seahawks may not be comfortable returning him to his usual workload in his first game back. If that's the case, Homer could retain a larger role than he usually does when Walker is available, but Homer's fantasy value is still undoubtedly lower now that Walker is set to play in some capacity.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in start Homer rushed nine times for 26 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Panthers. He also caught two of three targets for eight yards.

Impact Homer started at tailback with both Kenneth Walker and DeeJay Dallas sidelined with ankle injuries. However, Homer wasn't able to capitalize on his opportunity, struggling to find much room to run besides a long gain of 16 yards. Although the Seahawks face a quick turnaround ahead of Week 15's Thursday night contest versus the 49ers, Homer could return to a reserve role if Walker and/or Dallas are able to suit up.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Best Fantasy Week 15 Waiver Pickups: Chuba Hubbard & Travis Homer lead backfields, Jameson Williams breaks out Chuba Hubbard shines for Carolina, Travis Homer leads Seattle's backfield, and Jameson Williams makes his presence felt in Detroit. All will...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

May be set for timeshare Sunday GM John Schneider said on Seattle Sports pregame show that he expects Homer, Tony Jones and Godwin Igwebuike all to get work in the Seahawks backfield Sunday against the Panthers w...

Impact Homer will get a prime opportunity to produce with two of Seattle's top three running backs sidelined. On the season, he's averaged 4.8 YPC on his nine rushes and hauled in 10 of 11 targets for 124 yards and one touchdown, while Jones has just seven carries for 14 yards and two catches (on four targets) for 18 yards. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier Sunday that Jones may start over Homer, but their respective stat lines and Schneider's comment would seem to indicate Homer is the best bet to post the most notable stat line among those available to this backfield Week 14.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks RB depth chart: Will Seattle start Travis Homer or Tony Jones Jr. after Kenneth Walker injury? The Seahawks are down to their fourth-string running back as a starter in Week 14. But who exactly is that?

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Could cede start to Tony Jones Adam Schefter said on ESPN's broadcast of "Fantasy Football Now" that he expects Tony Jones -- not Homer -- to draw the start at running back in Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact The Seahawks list both Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) as questionable for the Week 14 contest, but neither is expected to play, which leaves Jones, Homer and practice-squad call-up Godwin Igwebuike as Seattle's available backfield options. Schefter expects all three backs to play in the contest, but Jones may garner the start even though Homer has routinely worked ahead of him in games when both backs have been available this season. Even if Schefter's prediction comes to pass, Homer could still end up being the more productive fantasy option of the trio -- particularly in PPR leagues -- since he's likely regarded as the most trusted back on passing downs, where he had routinely spelled Walker in previous weeks. The 5-foot-11, 224-pound Jones is more sturdily built and physically profiles as the better back on early downs, but even his hold on that role may be tenuous. After carrying seven times for just 14 yards in last week's win over the Rams, Jones is averaging just 2.7 yards on 66 career carries over three NFL seasons. Jones could have a short leash in the game plan if he's not able to get going early.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should play more sans Walker, Dallas Homer is expected to step into a larger role on offense with fellow running backs Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) both listed as questionable but not expected to p...

Impact Homer was inactive for last week's 27-23 win over the Rams due to a knee sprain and an illness, but he's good to go for Sunday after practicing fully Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile, Walker and Dallas weren't able to practice in any fashion this week due to the injuries they sustained in the win last Sunday, when Tony Jones (seven carries for 14 yards, two catches for 18 yards) finished the day as the team's lone healthy back. Jones, who had been a healthy inactive for the previous four games, should continue to have a role on offense, but given that Homer has consistently played ahead of him when healthy this season, Homer likely represents the more appealing fantasy option of the two. At the very least, Homer should rank as the preferred option on passing downs, given that he had served as the top change-of-pace option behind Walker when both were last available for the same game in Week 12. Through four NFL seasons, Homer has averaged a robust 5.8 yards per carry and 9.4 yards per reception.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to full practice Homer (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact After sitting out Week 13 due to an illness and opening Week 14 prep with a limited session because of a knee sprain, Homer now is operating on all cylinders on the practice field. He seemingly is more than a step ahead of Kenneth Walker and DeeJay Dallas in their respective recoveries from ankle issues, as that duo has yet to take part in any drills this week. If one or both of Walker and Dallas end up limited or out Sunday versus the Panthers, Homer likely is the top candidate to get guaranteed reps out of the Seahawks backfield.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially limited Wednesday Homer (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Homer was capped to one limited session last week due to an illness, and while he went into the weekend listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Rams, the Seahawks downgraded him to out Saturday. On Monday, head coach Pete Carroll touched on Homer's injury, calling it a knee sprain, according to Boyle. With Kenneth Walker (ankle) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) unable to mix into drills Wednesday, Homer is the healthiest of the top three running backs on the active roster. Homer thus is in a good spot to get work Sunday against the Panthers if he's deemed healthy enough to play. If some combination of the three can't suit up this weekend, Tony Jones also is on the active roster, while Darwin Thompson, Godwin Igwebuike and Wayne Gallman are the candidates to be elevated from the practice squad.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks backfield depth getting tested entering stretch run

Most of the Seattle Seahawks running back room is a question mark entering an important two-game stretch

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle

One of the missing pieces from Geno Smith’s terrific comeback season for the Seattle Seahawks was directing something memorable late in the game

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS