Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is expected to return to practice on Thursday. The sophomore has been dealing with a nagging groin ailment and has missed some critical reps during training camp thus far. Swift had a productive 2020 inaugural campaign, finishing with 10 total touchdowns throughout 13 games. Nonetheless, while it is good news that the 22-year-old is inching his way back to full health, it may take him some time to get up to speed even when he is, which could ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) continues to be unable to practice as the team is a few days away from their second preseason game. Swift began the week doing some light running on the sidelines but was in street clothes for Tuesday's practice session. Swift was intended to get the first crack at the RB1 job for the Lions in camp but injuries, similar to last year, have derailed his training camp thus far. The Lions signed Jamaal Williams in the offseason and head coach Dan ...

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Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) didn't suit up for Friday's preseason clash with the Buffalo Bills. Swift continues to deal with a groin issue, and although head coach Dan Campbell indicated he could have played if needed, the team will continue to take a conservative approach by rehabbing him. The 22-year-old was inconsistent at times last season but still had flashes of efficiency, finishing with 521 yards and eight rushing touchdowns off 114 attempts. He also had 46 catches ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) is not expected to play in the teams first preseason game on Friday. Swift has been limited or unable to practice over the last week due to the injury and will be held out of action as the preseason prepares to get underway. This is the second training camp in a row where the talented runner has dealt with a myriad of injuries. Swift came out of the gate in his rookie season slowly but finished last year strong, posting 272 all-purpose yards with...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) returned to practice on Friday. The injury appears to be minor and precautionary but the Lions are banking on a healthy Swift taking his game to the next level this season. Swift was seen on the field setting some strong blocks in a pass-blocking drill in his return to practice. Fantasy teams should not expect to see too much of Swift in preseason action and his health heading into the regular season will be paramount to his fantasy value heading...

Detroit Lions running backs D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams have been splitting carries with the first-team offense through the first few practices of training camp. Swift comes into camp as the incumbent starter, but head coach Dan Campbell has been very clear that he will ride "the hot hand". "We're going to use both of those guys, they know that," Campbell said. For fantasy teams worried that Swift will lose touches to Williams, Campbell also noted that Swift isn't going to be stuck on ...

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams will attempt to compete for carries with teammate D'Andre Swift heading into training camp. Williams was signed in the offseason away from the rival Green Bay Packers after the 26-year-old posted 741 total yards with three touchdowns as a backup last season. Williams is a fantastic change-of-pace back and should compliment Swift on a team that is targeted to run the ball heavily out of the gate this season. Williams is not expected to become the ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift dealt with a hip injury toward the end of training camp last year and also battled migraine issues later in his rookie season. But he was able to show plenty of versatility and athleticism, rushing the ball 114 times for 521 yards and eight touchdowns while also catching 46 passes for 357 yards and two more scores in 13 games. The 22-year-old struggled for consistent touches in the first quarter of the season, running the ball only 12 times in the first ...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift could become the focal point of the team's offense in 2021. The second-year running back battled growing pains at the beginning of last year and injuries but flashed his potential by season's end. Over his final three games, Swift racked up 222 all-purpose yards with 11 receptions and three touchdowns. The Lions are currently thin at wide receiver and Swift could see a ton of touches early in the season.