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Raiders | Roy Helu released from IR Tue Aug 2, 05:24 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu (hip) was released from the Reserve/Injured list with an injury settlement Tuesday, Aug. 2.
| Footballguys view: Helu is now free to sign with any team, but we can't imagine anyone lined up for his services. He's a decent receiving back when healthy, but his body seems to be broken down. Perhaps we've seen the end of Helu in the NFL. |
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Raiders | Roy Helu placed on IR Fri Jul 29, 05:27 PM
Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu (hip) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, July 29. The two sides likely will reach an injury settlement in the near future.
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Raiders | Roy Helu released Fri Jul 29, 05:13 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu was released Friday, July 29.
| Footballguys view: Fifth round pick DeAndre Washington's path to the passing down role is clear now. If he can flash on his touches there, he could to cut into Latavius Murray's starter workload. He's one of the best rookie running backs to target in the second half of drafts. |
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Raiders | Roy Helu placed on PUP list Mon Jul 25, 08:44 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu (hip) was put on the active/physically unable to perform list Monday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: Helu can come off the PUP list at any time during camp, and the team will monitor him closely as he continues to recover. He's certainly on the roster bubble, so he'll need to get healthy and impress in camp if he wants a spot on the 53-man roster. |
Raiders | Roy Helu may be on bubble Wed Jul 20, 06:10 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu (hip) may be on the roster bubble during training camp because RBs DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard have similar skill sets to Helu. Helu also missed all of the offseason workouts because of his hip injury.
| Footballguys view: We could see the Raiders moving on from Helu if the young RBs show well in camp and the preseason. We really like Washington here. He's a compact runner who was among the leaders in the FBS in rush-yards-after-contact-per-rush average (for 1,000-yard rushers) at 2.7 yards. Washington is dangerous in space and can be used effectively as a receiver out of the backfield. |
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Raiders | Roy Helu expected to be ready for camp Thu Jun 23, 01:27 AM
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu (hip) did not participate in the team's offseason program as he recovered from offseason hip surgery, but head coach Jack Del Rio said Wednesday, June 22, that he expects Helu to be ready to go for training camp.
| Footballguys view: Helu will be fighting fifth-round pick DeAndre Washington for a receiving back role. While Helu has had his moments over the years, his inability to stay healthy has kept him from getting a long-term foothold in his backfield. |
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Raiders | Week 16 inactives for Oakland Thu Dec 24, 07:11 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared TE Gabe Holmes, LB John Lotulelei, OT Matt McCants, FS Nate Allen, CB Neiko Thorpe, WR Rod Streater, RB Roy Helu inactive for Week 16.
| Footballguys view: No surprises here and no fantasy impact. |
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Raiders | Week 15 Oakland inactives Sun Dec 20, 02:39 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared TE Gabe Holmes, DT Leon Orr, OT Matt McCants, FS Nate Allen, CB Neiko Thorpe, WR Rod Streater, RB Roy Helu inactive for Week week.
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Raiders | Week 14 Inactives Sun Dec 13, 02:49 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared TE Gabe Holmes, OG Jon Feliciano, OT Matt McCants, FS Nate Allen, WR Rod Streater, RB Roy Helu, DL Shelby Harris inactive for Week 14.
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Raiders | Oakland's Week 11 inactives Sun Nov 22, 11:33 AM
The Oakland Raiders have declared CB Dexter McDonald, TE Gabe Holmes, TE Lee Smith, OT Matt McCants, LB Neiron Ball, WR Rod Streater, RB Roy Helu inactive for Week 11.
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Raiders | Oakland's Week 10 inactives Sun Nov 15, 02:48 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared CB Dexter McDonald, OG Gabe Jackson, OT Matt McCants, LB Neiron Ball, WR Rod Streater, C Rodney Hudson, RB Roy Helu inactive for Week 10.
| Footballguys view: Helu has fallen out of favor in the backfield after a role was projected for him after the Raiders signed him this offseason. |
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Raiders | Roy Helu leads Oakland inactives Sun Nov 8, 11:32 AM
The Oakland Raiders have declared CB Dexter McDonald, OG Jon Feliciano, OT Matt McCants, LB Neiron Ball, WR Rod Streater, RB Roy Helu, CB T.J. Carrie inactive for Week 9.
| Footballguys view: Helu has fallen out of favor with Taiwan Jones back on the field. Carrie being out could help Martavis Bryant or Antonio Brown as the Raiders have to go deeper in an already mediocre secondary. |
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Raiders | Week 1 Inactives Sun Sep 13, 03:26 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared DL Benson Mayowa, WR Brice Butler, CB Dexter McDonald, TE Gabe Holmes, OG Jon Feliciano, OT Matt McCants, RB Roy Helu inactive for Week 1.
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Raiders | Roy Helu listed as third RB Wed Sep 9, 03:05 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu is listed as the No. 3 running back behind RBs Latavius Murray and Taiwan Jones.
| Footballguys view: An interesting move by the Raiders here. Helu could work well as a pass-catching back, but it could actually be Jones in that role. Jones has switched back and forth between running back and cornerback. He's back at running back, and Jones has obviously impressed the new coaching staff if he's second-string to begin the year. |
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Raiders | Taiwan Jones listed as backup RB Tue Sep 8, 03:32 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Taiwan Jones is currently listed ahead of RB Roy Helu as RB Latavius Murray's backup.
| Footballguys view: It's unlikely that the backups get much play anyway, but it's a bit surprising as many thought Helu would be a third down guy for the Raiders. That could still be the case, but neither he nor Jones are really worth a roster spot right now. |
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Raiders | Roy Helu returns to practice Wed Aug 26, 03:13 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu (undisclosed) returned to practice Wednesday, Aug. 26.
| Footballguys view: Keep an eye on Helu here. Fantasy owners in deep leagues should keep him on waiver-wire speed dial. He's capable as a runner and a good receiver out of the backfield. Helu may be in line for more touches than some think as the team's change-of-pace back behind Latavius Murray. |
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Raiders | Roy Helu working with trainer Wed Aug 5, 08:05 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu was working with a trainer on the side of practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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Raiders | Roy Helu good with hands Wed Jul 8, 04:54 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu was one of two running backs with at least 40 targets last season that caught 89% of those targets. Helu caught 42 of his 44 targets. The other running back was Philadelphia Eagles RB DeMarco Murray.
| Footballguys view: Helu could lead the Raiders RBs in catches, but that still might not be enough for us to care about him outside of the late rounds of best ball PPR leagues. The Raiders backfield will be split two or three ways and the offense will certainly in the bottom half of the league. |
Raiders | Roy Helu impressing coach Sun Jul 5, 11:20 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Roy Helu had an 'outstanding' offseason and showed good quickness, awareness and hands, according to offensive line coach Mike Tice.
| Footballguys view: Some in the fantasy world were excited at the prospect of Helu getting more opportunity after signing elsewhere in free agency. While he did land on a team without an established feature back, it seems unlikely that Helu will overtake both Latavius Murray and Trent Richardson to get more than passing down work. He has appeal as a late-round best ball running back because of his receiving ability, but that's about while Helu is mired in a poor offense behind two bigger runners. |
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Raiders | Richardson sheds weight Sun Jul 5, 07:56 PM
Oakland Raiders RB coach Mike Tice sat down to talk to Sirius XM Radio, and said free agent pickup Trent Richardson "lost some weight, his quickness came around." He also praised Latavius Murray "really came on in that veteran mini-camp. He got his legs under him and showed some quickness, some good finish" and free agent signing Roy Helu's receiving ability was noted.
| Footballguys view: Richardson seemed sluggish compared to the back he was at Alabama, so let's see if he looks more spry in training camp and the preseason. Murray is the likely leader in touches in the backfield. but Helu will have a role and Richardson has a way of getting coaches to feed him touches even when makes them worthless. Oakland's offense is no prize, so the luster on Murray beyond his measureables continues to fade. |
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Raiders | Raiders still in on DeMarco Murray Wed Mar 11, 01:09 AM
Free-agent RB DeMarco Murray (Cowboys) is still a target for the Oakland Raiders despite the RB Roy Helu Jr. deal, a source said Tuesday, March 10.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders have to spend their money on something other than a center. Still, it looks like Murray is much more likely to land with the Jaguars or Cowboys right now. |
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Raiders | Roy Helu joining Oakland Tue Mar 10, 09:04 PM
Free-agent RB Roy Helu (Redskins) has agreed to terms with the Oakland Raiders on a two-year deal worth a little more than $4 million, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Helu joins the Raiders as a reserve running back. He can back up Latavius Murray and give them a good change-of-pace back as a receiver out of the backfield. We'll see if the Raiders will also pick up superstar DeMarco Murray as they're reported to be interested. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu inactive for Saturday Sat Dec 20, 03:01 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) is inactive Saturday, Dec. 20, against the Philadelphia Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Without Helu in the lineup, we could see a bit more from Chris Thompson. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu listed as probable Fri Dec 19, 04:37 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 19, and is listed as probable for Week 16.
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Redskins | Roy Helu practices Thu Dec 18, 03:16 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 18.
| Footballguys view: Helu hasn't been worth anything this year and this week won't change that. There is no reason to have him in your lineup during Championship Week. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu limited Wednesday Wed Dec 17, 02:02 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 17.
| Footballguys view: It's looking more and more like Helu is going to be ready to play this week. Check back to see if he can practice fully on Friday. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu may play in Week 16 Mon Dec 15, 06:13 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) has a chance to play in Week 16. Helu was not able to play in Week 15 because of the toe injury.
| Footballguys view: If Helu plays, then Chris Thompson will see fewer snaps. |
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Redskins | Week 15 Inactives Sun Dec 14, 11:55 AM
The Washington Redskins have declared FS Brandon Meriweather, DL Jason Hatcher, OG Josh LeRibeus, LB Keenan Robinson, QB Kirk Cousins, WR Leonard Hankerson, RB Roy Helu inactive for Week 15.
| Footballguys view: Will Compton will get the start for Robinson if you're looking for a desperation play LB. |
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Redskins | Friday injury report for Week 15 Fri Dec 12, 02:25 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) was limited in practice and has been ruled out for Week 15. S Brandon Meriweather (toe) and LB Keenan Robinson (knee) both did not practice and have been ruled out for Week 15. DE Jason Hatcher (knee) did not practice and is questionable. DE Kedric Golston (back, foot) and DT Chris Baker (chest) both were limited in practice and are questionable. DT Barry Cofield (illness) fully practiced and is probable.
| Footballguys view: Will Compton is a good desperation LB option for folks still alive in their IDP leagues as he fills in for Robinson this week. |
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Redskins | Thursday practice report for Week 15 Thu Dec 11, 02:03 PM
Washington Redskins DE Jason Hatcher (knee), S Brandon Meriweather (toe) and LB Keenan Robinson (knee) all did not practice Thursday, Dec. 11. DE Chris Baker (chest), DE Kedric Golston (back, foot) and RB Roy Helu (toe) were both limited in practice. LB Will Compton (shoulder) and DT Barry Cofield (illness) both fully practiced.
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Redskins | Friday practice report for Week 15 Wed Dec 10, 03:28 PM
Washington Redskins DT Barry Cofield (illness), DE Jason Hatcher (knee), RB Roy Helu (toe), S Brandon Meriweather (toe) and LB Keenan Robinson (knee) all did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. DE Kedric Golston (back, foot) and OT Morgan Moses (foot, ankle) both were limited in practice.
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Redskins | Roy Helu out this week Tue Dec 9, 05:55 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) will miss at least Week 15 against the New York Giants with turf toe, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
| Footballguys view: Without Helu, we could actually see a few more targets for Alfred Morris. Helu will visit with a foot specialist, and he could have to sit out for the rest of the season. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu likely out this week Mon Dec 8, 03:43 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) will probably miss this week with a toe injury, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
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Redskins | Roy Helu taken for x-rays Sun Dec 7, 08:47 PM
Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) had x-rays on his toe after the Week 14 game against the St. Louis Rams. Helu said Sunday, Dec. 7, that the x-rays did not reveal anything 'acute,' but he will still have an MRI Monday, Dec. 8, just to be sure.
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Redskins | Roy Helu leaves game Sun Dec 7, 03:26 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe) suffered a toe injury in Week 14 and is considered questionable for Week 14.
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Redskins | Friday injury report Fri Sep 19, 03:13 PM
Washington Redskins LB Akeem Jordan (knee) and CB Tracy Porter (hamstring) have been ruled out for Week 3. DE Kedric Golston (groin) is listed as doubtful, OG Kory Lichtensteiger (groin) and PK Kai Forbath (groin) are listed as questionable and FS Ryan Clark (foot), RB Roy Helu (quadriceps), OG Shawn Lauvao (knee), LB Brian Orakpo (ankle) and Darrel Young (neck) are listed as probable. Golston, Jordan and Porter did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 19. Lichtensteiger was limited during practice, while the other players fully participated in practice.
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Redskins | Thursday practice report Thu Sep 18, 08:07 PM
Washington Redskins DE Kedric Golston (groin), LB Akeem Jordan (knee) and CB Tracy Porter (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 18. OG Kory Lichtensteiger (groin) and PK Kai Forbath (groin) were limited during practice, while RB Roy Helu (quadriceps), OG Shawn Lauvao (knee), LB Brian Orakpo (ankle) and FB Darrel Young (neck) fully participated in practice.
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Redskins | Wednesday practice report Wed Sep 17, 04:43 PM
Washington Redskins DE Kedric Golston (groin), LB Akeem Jordan (knee) and CB Tracy Porter (hamstring) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 17. PK Kai Forbath (groin) and FB Darrel Young (neck) were limited during practice, while RB Roy Helu (quadriceps), OG Shawn Lauvao (knee) and LB Brian Orakpo (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Redskins | Roy Helu injured Sun Sep 14, 03:54 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (knee) suffered a left knee injury Week 2 and will not return to the game.
| Footballguys view: UDFA rookie Silas Redd moves up to backup running back for any length of time that Helu is out, and he scored in garbage time to build a little momentum today. Remember his name if Alfred Morris goes down. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu practicing Sun Aug 10, 09:20 AM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu (knee) returned to practice Sunday, Aug. 10.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Helu here. His knee injury was minor, so it's good to see him back out there. Helu is competing with guys like Chris Thompson, Evan Royster and rookie Lache Seastrunk to be the primary backup behind Alfred Morris. |
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Redskins | Three sit Sat Aug 9, 05:50 PM
Washington Redskins TE Jordan Reed (illness) missed practice Saturday, Aug. 9, due to an illness. RB Roy Helu (knee) and RB Chris Thompson (ankle) were out as well. All players are expected to return soon.
| Footballguys view: Keep an eye on Helu and Thompson here. Those two (along with Evan Royster and rookie Lache Seastrunk) are competing to be the primary backup behind Alfred Morris. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu may have advantage over Evan Royster Mon Jul 21, 06:28 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu Jr. is seen as a better pass catcher than RB Evan Royster by some of the coaches, which should help his chance to make the final roster.
| Footballguys view: Helu does have an advantage, especially under new head coach Jay Gruden. He's a fine receiver out of the backfield and has good run-after-the-catch ability. |
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Redskins | Third-down back position battle Thu Jul 3, 05:38 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu will receive competition from RBs Chris Thompson and Lache Seastrunk for the role of third-down running back. Helu is criticized for rarely getting more than what defenses give him, and the coaching regime who selected him out of college are no longer with the organization. It is expected Helu will win the job because the other two are unproven in pass-protection situations at the NFL level.
| Footballguys view: Helu started out his Washington career hot, but has since been fairly average. We're backing Seastrunk for the third-down job but as this piece points out, neither Seastrunk nor Thompson are much use pass-blocking right now. Down the road though, Helu will lose this job. Helu is the most rosterable right now, but as no more than a RB5 on a good day. Seastrunk is a later round pick in fantasy drafts, no better than an RB5 or RB6 though he has upside. Thompson has virtually no value for fantasy purposes. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu gets increase in base salary Wed Feb 12, 03:37 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu will see his base salary increase from $645,000 in 2013 to $1,389,000 in 2014.
| Footballguys view: Helu is likely to play a larger role in the Jay Gruden system. The team will use Alfred Morris as a battering ram, but Helu should be the top change-of-pace back. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu likely to be third-down back Thu Feb 6, 12:10 AM
Washington Redskins beat writer John Keim feels that RB Roy Helu is set to be the team's third-down back.
| Footballguys view: Helu proved his worth last year as a change of pace back behind Alfred Morris. He'll have a similar role in 2014. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu finds end zone thrice Sun Oct 20, 06:22 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu carried 11 times for 41 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 7 game against the Chicago Bears, and he added one reception for five yards.
| Footballguys view: Helu isn't taking over as the goal line back. He was on the field in the package that was moving the ball and got the opportunities against a short-handed Bears defense. Alfred Morris still looked great and is gaining value with Robert Griffin III warming up. |
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Redskins | Not giving up on running game Fri Oct 11, 05:21 PM
The Washington Redskins remain committed to RB Alfred Morris and the running game, despite the fact that they are averaging only 22.25 running plays per game compared to 32.43 last season. Morris' 5.3 yards per carry in 2013 are higher than his first four games last season, but he's only averaging 14 carries per contest, and his 296 rushing yards ranks him as tied for 16th in the league. Two blowout losses forced the 'Skins to abandon the running game early. 'We believe in the running game,' head coach Mike Shanahan said.
| Footballguys view: That Morris has still been a solid to good RB play each week despite these conditions is a testament to the quality of his play. He is probably a bit undervalued, as Morris's production approaches an elite level when the Washington offense is on track. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu wins No. 2 RB job Wed Aug 28, 12:46 PM
Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday, Aug. 27, that RB Roy Helu has secured the primary backup job behind RB Alfred Morris.
| Footballguys view: Helu has looked good this preaseason. He works well in the Pistol offense and is decisive when he makes a cut. Helu isn't as fast as rookie Chris Thompson (Florida State) but he is more dependable as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu to be third-down back Sun Aug 18, 08:46 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu will be used as the third-down back, which will showcase his pass blocking and his ability to catch the ball.
| Footballguys view: Helu has bonafide handcuff value because the Redskins are about as good on the ground as any team in the league. He has stayed healthy through training camp and the preseason to this point, and Helu presents a ton of upside if Alfred Morris goes down. He might even have matchup flex value in PPR leagues. |
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Redskins | Roy Helu doing well with pass protection Wed Aug 7, 03:14 PM
Washington Redskins RB Roy Helu has been performing well in pass protection drills during training camp. Helu is looking to win the third-down running back role this season.
| Footballguys view: Protecting the QB will go a long way to winning the backup job behind Alfred Morris. Helu is a talented all-around back but has had trouble staying healthy during his pro career. |
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