D’Andre Swift Fantasy Football News
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Lions’ D’Andre Swift: Cleared for Week 1
Head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that D’Andre Swift (groin) will be ready for the Detroit Lions’ Week 1 matchup versus the 49ers on Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.Swift’s groin injury limited his activity in training camp and the preseason, but the Lions never seemed concerned he was at risk of missing the start of the season. Rather than proving that he’s healthy, the second-year back’s focus in practice this week will likely be working to regain conditioning and getting in as many reps as he can to ensure he’s in top form against what projects to be a tough 49ers defense. Campbell has said that he envisions offseason pickup Jamaal Williams having an important role in the season opener, but Swift could still lead the backfield in snaps and touches if he’s active Sunday.
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Lions’ D’Andre Swift: Not in game shape yet
Coach Dan Campbell revealed Tuesday that he’s concerned about D’Andre Swift’s conditioning and readiness for Week 1 as he works his way back from a groin injury, Tim Twentyman of the Detroit Lions’ official site reports.It sounds like the concern is about workload/endurance more so than availability, but the latter could also come into question if Swift doesn’t respond well on the practice field. To that end, he’s scheduled for a rigorous practice Tuesday, perhaps getting a chance to ease some of Campbell’s doubts. The second-year pro practiced Monday, with Chris Burke of The Athletic reporting afterward that Swift appeared on track for Week 1 against San Francisco.
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Lions’ D’Andre Swift: Moving well Monday
D’Andre Swift (groin) seemed to be moving well during Monday’s practice and is on track to be ready for Week 1, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.The Detroit Lions had a light practice Monday, and Swift reportedly caught a few passes during 1-on-1 drills. While the running back probably won’t see any preseason snaps for the third week in a row when Detroit takes on Indianapolis on Friday, there doesn’t seem to be any concern over Swift’s availability for the regular-season opener.
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Lions’ D’Andre Swift: Out this Saturday
D’Andre Swift (groin) will get some reps in team drills Thursday, but he’s ruled out for Saturday’s preseason game against Pittsburgh, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.Swift previously was expected to resume practicing Tuesday, which might’ve given him a chance to be cleared for the game this weekend. In any case, he could make an appearance in the final week of the preseason, or the Detroit Lions could wait until Week 1 to unleash their lead back. It’s still unclear how much work Swift will lose to offseason addition Jamaal Williams, who took all the first-team reps in the exhibition opener. Swift has been dealing with a groin injury since the first week of August.
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Lions’ D’Andre Swift: Expected to practice Thursday
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell said D’Andre Swift (groin) is expected to return to practice Thursday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN reports. “[Swift] is trending the right way,” Campbell said.Previous reports indicated that Swift was expected to return to practice Tuesday, but that never came to fruition. Even if Swift does make it back on the field Thursday, there’s no guarantee that he will make his preseason debut Saturday against the Steelers.
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Lions’ D’Andre Swift: Closing in on return to practice
D’Andre Swift (groin) is scheduled to return to practice Tuesday as a limited participant, Adam Hoge of NBC Sports Chicago reports.Swift isn’t likely to be ready for Saturday’s preseason game against Pittsburgh but could make it back for the exhibition finale against Indianapolis on Aug. 27. With Swift out of the lineup, Jamaal Williams dominated first-team snaps in Detroit’s 16-15 loss to the Bills on Friday.
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Lions’ D’Andre Swift: Health explained by Campbell
Coach Dan Campbell said the Detroit Lions are taking a “conservative” approach with D’Andre Swift’s groin injury, which is the reason he didn’t suit up for Friday’s preseason loss to the Bills, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.Campbell added Swift was healthy enough to play if Detroit needed him, but his health concern has lingered, hence the stated approach with his return. Plus, it’s exhibition season, so it’s no surprise the running back was kept on the sideline. In Swift’s stead, Jamaal Williams got the start and mustered just 15 yards on nine carries.
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Lions’ D’Andre Swift: Sits out preseason opener
D’Andre Swift (groin) didn’t play in Friday’s preseason opener against the Bills.Jamaal Williams got the start at running back but managed only 15 yards on nine carries. Swift’s the much more explosive option in Detroit’s backfield and should get the majority of touches over Williams once healthy, especially if Williams continues to struggle. The 2020 second-round pick’s next opportunity to see game action will come in Week 2 of preseason against the Steelers.
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Lions’ D’Andre Swift: Still limited at practice
D’Andre Swift (groin) has missed “significant practice time” recently, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.Swift has been limited since he left Wednesday’s practice due to groin tightness. While the 2020 second-rounder has suited up nearly every day, he hasn’t been able to participate much in 7-on-7 or 11-on-11 drills. The Detroit Lions haven’t yet announced whether Swift will be available for Friday’s preseason game against Buffalo, but any limitations presumably would lead to increased work with the first-team offense for Jamaal Williams.
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Lions’ D’Andre Swift: Limited at practice
D’Andre Swift’s practice reps have been limited of late by a tight groin, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. “He’s bound pretty tight and he runs hot, so we’re trying to get him (good work) and then back him down,” coach Dan Campbell said of the running back.At this point, Swift’s issue appears to be a minor one that the team is simply managing, with his Week 1 availability not a concern at this time. Swift currently heads the Detroit backfield depth chart, followed by Jamaal Williams and Jermar Jefferson, with Dedrick Mills and Michael Warren also in the mix.
