Detroit Lions running back Jake Funk led the backfield with 10 carries for 40 yards in the preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. The 26-year-old also caught one of his four targets for a two-yard touchdown. Considering Funk only has four carries in his professional career and had an underwhelming first two preseason games, this big showing could help determine his future on this Lions team. Funk is not currently listed on the Lions depth chart and may not make the 53-man ...

The Detroit Lions signed running back Jake Funk and offensive lineman Matt Farniok to their practice squad on Wednesday and placed running back Jermar Jefferson (undisclosed) on the practice squad Injured Reserve and released linebacker Raymond Johnson from the practice squad in corresponding moves. Funk was a seventh-round selection by the Los Angeles Rams in 2021. He has only four rushing attempts in his three NFL seasons, with two of them coming in four games with the Indianapolis Colts in ...

The Indianapolis Colts signed running back Jake Funk to their practice squad on Thursday and released running back Phillip Lindsay from the practice squad in a corresponding move. In five games for the Los Angeles Rams this year, Funk saw one snap on offense. The former seventh-round pick in 2021 played in 10 games in LA in his rookie season and returned four kicks on special teams. The 24-year-old from Maryland will strictly serve as emergency RB depth for the Colts now. Lindsay saw action in...

Former Los Angeles Rams running back Jake Funk, who cleared waivers on Wednesday, signed with the New Orleans Saints practice squad, according to a source. Funk played just one offensive snap with the Rams this year before he was waived on Tuesday. In New Orleans, he'll serve as running back depth behind Alvin Kamara (ribs), Mark Ingram II and Dwayne Washington. Tight end Taysom Hill was the team's best RB in the Week 5 win over the Seattle Seahawks, and he's expected to remain heavily involved ...

Los Angeles Rams running backJake Funkrushed for 16 yards on six carries in Saturday's 29-22 preseason victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. He also caught one pass for ten yards on two targets. Funk, who is third on the depth chart, was the starter at running back and left the game after two drives. He finished with fewer carries and yards than fellow running backsRaymond Calaisand A.J. Rose but more thanTrey Ragas. With Rams head coach Sean McVay typically keeping his starters off the field ...

Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Jake Funk (hamstring) and backup tight end Johnny Mundt (knee) will both go on Injured Reserve, according to head coach Sean McVay. Funk tore his hamstring in the Week 6 win over the New York Giants, while Mundt tore his ACL. Mundt will undergo season-ending surgery, while surgery has also been recommended for Funk. Mundt had been serving as the blocking tight end behind Tyler Higbee and had just one catch on the season. Jacob Harris will now serve as the...

Los Angeles Rams running back Jake Funk (hamstring) has been ruled out of the rest of the team's Week 6 game against the New York Giants. Funk didn't record an offensive stat in the game, making it the third week in a row that Funk hasn't had a carry. His only offensive touch of the season was in Week 3, so this injury doesn't impact much in Los Angeles aside from special teams, as Funk did have an 18-yard kickoff return in Sunday's game.

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With the 233rd pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Rams have selected Maryland running back Jake Funk. Funk had multiple ACL injuries in college, but then had a solid senior season, with 60 carries for 516 yards in four games. If healthy, Funk could find some playing time, but the best projection for his 2021 season is that he'll contribute on special teams and will be used sparingly in the backfield, if at all.