Impact Smallwood played 16 of a possible 63 snaps on offense and added seven on special teams. He put up four carries for 12 yards and caught two of his three targets for 10 additional yards.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
WENDELL SMALLWOOD
Returns to practice squad Smallwood reverted to Washington's practice squad Monday.
Gets six touches Smallwood took four carries for 12 yards and two catches for 10 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles.
Impact Smallwood played 25 percent of snaps, filling a change-of-pace role behind rookie Jaret Patterson with Antonio Gibson on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Smallwood turns 28 in January and may stick around due to his experience on special teams and playing passing downs, but there's no real path to a significant workload in Washington, be it Week 18 against the Giants or next season.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Possible bump in playing time Smallwood was elevated to Washington's active roster Saturday.
Impact Antonio Gibson was not activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, meaning Jaret Patterson, Jonathan Williams and Wendell Smallwood will form an unheralded backfield-by-committee for Washington. Smallwood has been active for just two games this season and has primarily been used on special teams, but considering the lack of healthy alternatives for Washington, expect to see the former Eagles back to get some playing time against the team that drafted him back in 2016.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Heads back to practice squad Smallwood reverted to Washington's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Impact Smallwood, who was activated off the COVID-19 list ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys, played just six special teams snaps and didn't record a counting stat. If Antonio Gibson (toe) is able to clear the injury report this week, Smallwood will likely stick with the practice squad in Week 17.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Off COVID list Smallwood has been activated from the COVID-19 list.
Impact Smallwood, who had been on the team's practice squad, was also elevated to the active roster in advance of Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. He'll provide added Week 16 backfield depth along with Jaret Patterson and Jonathan Williams, with Antonio Gibson (toe) listed as questionable versus Dallas.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington activates Joey Slye off Reserve/Injured list, Wendell Smallwood off the Reserve/COVID-19 list The team announced the following roster moves Saturday.
DECEMBER 25, 2021 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Moves to COVID list Smallwood was placed on Washington's practice squad COVID list after testing positive for the virus Friday, Albert Breer of SI.com reports.
Impact Smallwood has been on Washington's practice squad since early November and is now unavailable due to the virus. He'll have to stay away from the team facility until he clears the health and safety protocols.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Washington looking for third consecutive win against Cowboys
Washington is looking to win three consecutive games against the Dallas Cowboys for the first time since 1986-88DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not feeling 100 percent Coach Ron Rivera said Wednesday that Smallwood (undisclosed) is feeling sore after handling three offensive touches Week 13, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Football Team evidently isn't sure Smallwood will be available Week 14 versus Dallas, which prompted the signing of Jonathan Williams off the Giants' practice squad. Of course, if J.D. McKissic (concussion) manages to retake the field, it's possible neither Smallwood nor Williams are given an opportunity to see the field.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back to practice squad Smallwood reverted to Washington's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Smallwood appeared in his first game of the 2021 season after being elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Raiders, carrying the ball once for 13 yards while reeling in two passes for 12 yards. He was also on the field for eight snaps on special teams. Smallwood could see playing time again in Week 14 if J.D. McKissic (concussion) is unable to go.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets only three touches Smallwood took one carry for 13 yards and caught two passes for 12 yards in Sunday's 17-15 win over Las Vegas.
Impact Smallwood was elevated from the practice squad Saturday to replace J.D. McKissic, who was ruled out beforehand with a concussion. Rather than having Smallwood handle McKissic's typical role, OC Scott Turner unleashed Antonio Gibson for season-high 82 percent snap share while Smallwood got just 7 percent and Jaret Patterson took 6 percent. That likely quashes most of the deep-league interest in Smallwood, though he could see a few more looks if McKissic misses additional time.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins active roster Smallwood has been elevated to Washington's active roster.
Impact No surprise here, as Smallwood was expected to be called up to help provide depth at running back behind Antonio Gibson and Jaret Patterson with J.D. McKissic (concussion) being ruled out. Patterson has primarily worked as Gibson's backup for early downs, so Smallwood could potentially see a decent-sized role replacing McKissic, as the latter is averaging 4.4 carries and 3.9 receptions per game.
DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Likely replacing McKissic this week Coach Ron Rivera suggested Smallwood could be called up from the practice squad to replace J.D. McKissic (concussion) as Washington's passing-down back Sunday against the Raiders,...
Impact The other options to replace McKissic are lead runner Antonio Gibson (who has three straight games with 19-plus carries) or rookie Jaret Patterson (who thus far has only worked as Gibson's backup for early downs). The 27-year-old Smallwood last took an NFL touch in 2019, but he could have a decent-sized role this Sunday given that McKissic is averaging 4.4 carries and 3.9 receptions for 55.4 total yards per game.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Surging Washington seeks 4th straight win vs. Raiders
Washington has won three straight games to get into playoff position in the NFC headed into this week's visit to Las VegasDECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins Washington's practice squad Smallwood was signed to Washington's practice squad Tuesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Smallwood spent the 2019 season with Washington. He recorded 22 rushes for 81 yards and nine receptions for 64 yards across 15 appearances. In a corresponding move, the Football Team released running back Jonathan Williams from their practice squad.
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Jaguars' practice squad Smallwood signed with the Jaguars' practice squad Wednesday.
Impact Smallwood was unable to land a roster spot during training camp, but he'll attempt to carve out a depth role with the Jaguars while Carlos Hyde (shoulder) is banged up. The 27-year-old spent most of the 2020 campaign on Pittsburgh's practice squad.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back to practice squad Smallwood reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Thursday, per the league's official transactions report.
Impact Smallwood was promoted for Wednesday's win over the Ravens as a reserve option, but he ultimately played just two snaps on special teams while Benny Snell and Anthony McFarland led Pittsburgh's backfield. It could require both James Conner (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Jaylen Samuels (quadriceps) missing more time for Smallwood to come off the practice squad again Week 13.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
No role in Week 12 Smallwood played two snaps -- both on special teams -- Wednesday in the Steelers' 19-14 win over the Ravens.
Impact With running backs James Conner (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Jaylen Samuels (quadriceps) sitting out the Week 12 contest, Smallwood was elevated from the practice squad to provide depth behind Benny Snell and Anthony McFarland. Pittsburgh should have one or both of Conner and Samuels back for their Week 13 game Monday versus Washington, so Smallwood will presumably revert to the practice squad in the coming days.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Added to Pittsburgh's roster The Steelers elevated Smallwood from their practice squad ahead of Wednesday's game against the Ravens, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact With James Conner (reserve/COVID-19 list) and Jaylen Samuels (quadriceps) unavailable for the contest, Smallwood is in line to serve as the Steelers' No. 3 running back Wednesday behind Benny Snell and Anthony McFarland. Provided Snell and McFarland aren't forced to exit the contest early, Smallwood will likely see most of his work on special teams.
DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Remains absent from practice Smallwood (shoulder) remained sidelined at Monday's practice, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact Smallwood injured his shoulder at Saturday's practice. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but he isn't healthy enough to practice at this point. A quick return would be advantageous for his chances at locking down a role on the team's final roster.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Injures shoulder in practice Smallwood injured his shoulder in Saturday's practice, per coach Mike Tomlin, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Smallwood was enjoying a few extra reps with James Conner (undisclosed) sidelined, but the former Eagles draft pick got banged up in the process. He'll need to recover quickly and impress in camp in order to lock down a roster spot.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Crowded house: Steelers backfield eyes consistency in 2020
The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping their running game can take a step forward following a miserable 2019AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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