Giants rookie running back to split touches with Devin Singletary
Devin Singletary missed Weeks 5 and 6 with a groin injury and, in his absence, Tyrone Tracy Jr. shouldered the majority of the Giants’ backfield workload. Tracy had 18 and 17 carries, respectively, both higher than Singletary’s highest number of carries (16) in a game this season. The rookie also earned six targets in Week 6, besting Singletary’s highest single-game target total.
Tracy Jr. racked up some nice yardage totals in those two starts, compiling over 100 yards from scrimmage in each. His 4.2 (No. 34) True Yards Per Carry mark is better than Singletary’s (3.6, No. 52), but Singletary has been one of the most evasive and efficient backs in the league this season (31.2-percent Juke Rate – No. 4, 4.38 Yards Created Per Touch – No. 8).
Head coach Brian Daboll has been vocal about his trust in “Motor,” so fantasy gamers should not expect Tracy has completed a backfield takeover. Still, it sounds like Tracy’s strong showings are a starting point for his usage in the Giants’ offense. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said of Tracy, “He’s done a great job in the pass game, in the screen game, in the running game. We’re just going to continue building off of that.” Look for Tracy to produce flex-worthy RB production as the Giants look to their young talent to provide offensive pop.
– Joel Ybarra, @metaffb
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RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. is garnering playing time with the first-team Giants’ offense in mini-camp
The Giants’ 2024 fifth round pick, Tyrone Tracy Jr., has earned playing time with the first team New York offense in training camp. The report also indicates that Tracy Jr. is already making a case to be the Giants’ preferred back on passing downs. He demonstrated his pass-catching prowess in college accumulating 47 receptions over his final two seasons at Iowa.
Mini-camp is an opportunity to see younger players the coaching staff hasn’t seen before, so fantasy managers shouldn’t look too much into this. Devin Singletary and Eric Gray still present formidable competition, and it is Singletary who will certainly get the first crack at the starting role. However, this is one of the least talented running back rooms in the NFL and Tracy will likely get an opportunity to prove himself.
Garry Brightwell has been waived by the New York Giants
The New York Giants have decided to part ways with second year running back Gary Brightwell. A sixth-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Brightwell played sparingly across three NFL seasons. This leaves Devin Singletary, Eric Gray, Joshuan Corbin, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Dante Miller as the remaining running backs.
Singletary is the favorite to get the bulk of the carries, however Eric Gray has received a lot of first team reps recently at OTAs. This may pour some cold water on the hype Tyrone Tracy has received post NFL Draft. Tracy managers shouldn’t fret though. This is still one of the least talented running back depth charts in the NFL, and Tracy will likely get an opportunity to get on the field sooner rather than later.
Devin Singletary is signing a 3-year, $16.5 million deal (worth up to $19.5 million) with the NY Giants.
To fill the immense void left by the departure of Saquon Barkley and his subsequent signing with Philly, the NY Giants have signed former Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans RB, Devin Singletary. The 3-year deal is much more team friendly than the money Saquon was seeking and ultimately got from the NFC East rival Eagles. Singletary is coming off a productive 1,091 total yards and 4 TD season.
Motor is teaming up again with Brian Daboll, the current head coach of the Giants and his previous offensive coordinator with the Buffalo Bills. Under Daboll’s guidance in 2021, Singletary had his most successful season.
Singletary is very capable of contributing when given the opportunity. Once he took over the Houston backfield in 2023, he had several RB2 level fantasy weeks. However, there are serious concerns with the Giants, especially after their dismal performance in 2023 when they struggled to establish both the run and the pass. Singletary certainly fills a critical role for NY, but there are still many questions about Daniel Jones and the offense that will hopefully be answered this off-season.
Houston Texans Head Coach Demeco Ryans had strong praise for pending free agent running back Devin Singletary.
Running back Devin Singletary became the top back for the Houston Texans over second year back Dameon Pierce during the 2023 season. Singletary rushed for a career high 898 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, providing a great compliment to rookie phenom quarterback C.J. Stroud. Bringing back Singletary would provide continuity for Stroud and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik. Singletary’s price tag should be similar to his one-year, $2.75 million deal he signed last offseason. There are plenty of running backs who are hitting free agency that are more accomplished and talented who would demand a higher value than Singletary.
Singletary will bring low to high end RB3 value to fantasy players. Singletary is a stash option with his Dynasty value. His receiving ability will keep him on the field over power back Dameon Pierce. Despite a promising rookie campaign, Pierce fell out of favor with the new coaching staff. Pierce’s value is stunted unless there are injuries ahead of him, making him a wavier wire pick up option.
