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CFL | Chris Rainey signs with CFL Tue Sep 30, 08:48 AM
Free-agent RB Chris Rainey (Cardinals) signed an undisclosed deal with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.
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Cardinals | Chris Rainey being released Thu Sep 18, 02:42 PM
Arizona Cardinals RB Chris Rainey is being released from the practice squad Thursday, Sept. 18. Rainey has a history of domestic violence, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Rainey wasn't likely to have a huge impact, but this is interesting from the standpoint that it tells you how the wind is blowing in the NFL. Teams without headaches don't want to add potential ones. |
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Cardinals | Two signed Tue Sep 9, 04:11 PM
The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent RB Chris Rainey (Colts) and CB Teddy Williams (Cardinals) to their practice squad Tuesday, Sept. 9.
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Cardinals | Chris Rainey worked out Mon Sep 8, 06:49 PM
Free-agent RB Chris Rainey (Colts) worked out for the Arizona Cardinals Monday, Sept. 8.
| Footballguys view: The Colts are just updating an emergency list here. Rainey has good speed, but he lacks the size and determination to be a quality runner in the pros. |
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NFL | Eight players clear waivers Wed Jul 30, 02:03 AM
LB Darrin Kitchens (Bills), OT Chris Faulk (Browns), PK Jake Rogers (Browns), OT Aslam Sterling (Broncos), RB Chris Rainey (Colts), WR Gerald Ford (Dolphins), OT DeMarcus Love (Giants) and RB Brendan Bigelow (Buccaneers) all cleared waivers Tuesday, July 29. Each player is free to sign with any team.
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Colts | Chris Rainey cut for disciplinary reasons Mon Jul 28, 09:43 AM
Updating an earlier report, the Indianapolis Colts released RB Chris Rainey for a violation of team rules.
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Colts | Chris Rainey cut Mon Jul 28, 08:49 AM
The Indianapolis Colts released RB Chris Rainey.
| Footballguys view: The Colts just lost running back Vick Ballard and Rainey had earned praise from head coach Chuck Pagano, so this is curious. Rainey was a character risk going back to his days at Florida, so an off the field issue could be the cause of this sudden release. |
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Colts | Chris Rainey suffered fractured fibula Mon Dec 9, 04:18 PM
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said RB Chris Rainey (leg) suffered a fractured fibula during the team's Week 14 game.
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Colts | Two moves made Mon Dec 9, 09:50 AM
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent RB Tashard Choice (Bills) and placed RB Chris Rainey (ankle) on Injured Reserve.
| Footballguys view: Choice is just veteran depth behind Donald Brown and Trent Richardson. His fantasy value is low, even in super deep dynasty leagues. |
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Colts | Chris Rainey to have MRI Sun Dec 8, 06:24 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Chris Rainey (ankle) left the Week 14 game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to an ankle injury. He is scheduled to get an MRI Sunday, Dec. 8, or Monday, Dec. 9.
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Colts | Chris Rainey used on punt returns Sun Dec 1, 06:45 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Chris Rainey was used on kickoff and punt returns in Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans, spelling WR T.Y. Hilton on punt returns.
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Colts | Chris Rainey to be returner Sat Nov 30, 12:45 PM
Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said RB Chris Rainey will be the team's kick returner Week 13.
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Colts | Week 12 Inactives Sun Nov 24, 02:57 PM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared WR Da'Rick Rogers, RB Chris Rainey, CB Greg Toler, FB Stanley Havili, LB Kavell Conner, C Khaled Holmes and DT Montori Hughes inactive for Week 12's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Colts | Chris Rainey's role uncertain Wed Nov 20, 01:32 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Chris Rainey lined up as a running back and as a returner during his workout this week, but his role on the team is uncertain at this point.
| Footballguys view: He'll be a punt returner for the team, and that's about it. |
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Colts | Chris Rainey signs Wed Nov 20, 08:47 AM
The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent RB Chris Rainey (Steelers).
| Footballguys view: Rainey is a speed back who can line up as a slot receiver if need be. He'll help most as a punt returner. |
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Chiefs | Chris Rainey works out Mon Sep 23, 03:17 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs worked out free-agent RB Chris Rainey (Steelers) Monday, Sept. 23.
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Steelers | Chris Rainey waived Thu Jan 10, 03:22 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have waived RB Chris Rainey.
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Steelers | Running game goes nowhere in Week 12 Sun Nov 25, 08:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer led the team with nine carries and 19 yards in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns, and he also lost a fumble. RB Chris Rainey carried five times for 17 yards, and added four catches for 15 yards, but too lost a fumble. RB Isaac Redman got in on the fumble parade, losing one, and he finished with two carries for seven yards while added one catch for 15 yards. RB Rashard Mendenhall had four totes for just six yards, and he fumbled twice, losing one.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers backfield had three straight 100-yard games just a few weeks ago, but now it is disintegrating. They'll try to find a mix that works against the Ravens next week to exploit the weakness in that defense. |
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Steelers | Chris Rainey will need several weeks to heal Tue Nov 13, 02:13 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Chris Rainey (rib) will require several weeks for his broken rib to heal, but he still played in Week 10 against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Nov. 12. He will continue to wear a protective wrap around his rib cage, but it won't limit him in any way.
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Steelers | Chris Rainey probable for MNF Sat Nov 10, 09:08 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Chris Rainey (rib) is listed as probable for the Week 10 game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Nov. 12.
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Steelers | Three practice Fri Nov 9, 03:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer (quadriceps), RB Chris Rainey (ribs) and K Shaun Suisham (ankle) practiced Friday, Nov. 9.
| Footballguys view: Dwyer should get a decent amount of work behind Isaac Redman on Monday night, perhaps enough to be worth a flex play in deep leagues. Redman will get the start after his tremendous game last week. |
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Steelers | Two players practice Thu Nov 8, 03:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Chris Rainey (rib) and PK Shaun Suisham (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 8.
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Steelers | Chris Rainey finds end zone Mon Oct 22, 01:17 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Chris Rainey carried just four times for 17 yards in Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but he did have an 11-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Rainey also added an eight-yard reception.
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Steelers | Rashard Mendenhall, Isaac Redman injured Fri Oct 12, 12:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles') left the team's Week 6 game early Thursday, Oct. 11, with an Achilles' injury and did not return. RB Isaac Redman (ankle) also injured his ankle, forcing RB Baron Batch to enter. Batch scored a one-yard touchdown in the loss, and RB Chris Rainey was also worked into the rotation.
| Footballguys view: Batch wasn't all that impressive in relief of the Steelers big backs, and Jonathan Dwyer was a healthy scratch. The Steelers running game rebirth in week 5 might have been a one-week wonder. |
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Steelers | Running attack does little in loss Mon Sep 24, 01:31 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Isaac Redman had team-highs with nine carries and 27 yards in the Week 3 loss against the Oakland Raiders. RB Baron Batch carried four times for 12 yards, and RB Chris Rainey added two totes for seven yards, while added two catches for 23 yards. RB Jonathan Dwyer also had four total touches, but he managed zero yards.
| Footballguys view: Rashard Mendenhall should be back after the bye, but he probably won't be that much more effective than Redman and Dwyer. |
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Steelers | Chris Rainey to get look in return game Wed Sep 5, 12:18 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated Tuesday, Sept. 4, that RB Chris Rainey will get an opportunity on both punt and kickoff returns.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is blazing fast in the open field and can create his own space. He's got ankle breaking moves and is difficult to tackle. |
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Steelers | Chris Rainey will have a role on offense Thu Aug 30, 10:20 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Chris Rainey will be used as a situational player in the regular season.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is listed as a RB but is built and can play more like a slot WR. He's blazing fast and that speed will be featured in certain situations. Rainey has some Percy Harvin to his game in the open field and is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. |
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Steelers | Chris Rainey nicked Mon Aug 20, 01:54 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Chris Rainey (head) left the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 19, against the Indianapolis Colts due to a head injury. He was evaluated for a concussion, passed the tests, and was able to return to the game.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is not a big guy so durability is always going to be a concern. He's super fast and built more like a slot WR than a RB. |
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Steelers | Chris Rainey will be used as returner again Sat Aug 18, 01:20 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Chris Rainey will get a majority of the kick and punt returns during the early part of the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 19. WRs David Gilreath and Marquis Maze will also be used as returners during the game.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is incredibly fast and elusive in the open field. He's listed as a RB but plays more like a slot WR. He'll help the team as a runner, receiver, and return man. |
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Steelers | Chris Rainey has good chance to make team Mon Aug 13, 01:49 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Chris Rainey has a good chance to make the final roster. Rainey likely would be used as a returner in addition to a role in the offense.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is listed as a Running Back, but he's built more like (and plays more like) a slot Wide Receiver. He is incredibly fast and is dangerous in the open field. Rainey is a big play waiting to happen and a threat to score every time he touches the ball. |
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Steelers | Chris Rainey to see time as returner Wed Aug 8, 12:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin indicated RB Chris Rainey will be used as a kick and punt returner in the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 9, and could be used on those roles early in the game.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is listed as a RB but plays more like a Percy Harvin (lite) WR, and could even see time in the slot. He is incredibly fast and can score anytime he touches the football. |
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Steelers | Chris Rainey signed Sun May 6, 01:40 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed fifth-round draft choice RB Chris Rainey to a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is listed as a RB but he really plays more like a slot WR. He's extremely fast and dangerous in open space. We expect the Steelers to use him primarily as a receiving back. He's a threat to score every time he touches the football. |
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Steelers | Chris Rainey to see time at RB, WR Sat Apr 28, 03:41 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley said the team will use RB Chris Rainey at running back and wide receiver. Haley also indicated Rainey will be the punt returner since WR Antonio Brown will be starting this season.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is listed as a RB but is built more like a slot WR. He's got crazy speed and can be used in a number of different ways. |
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Patriots | Worked out Chris Rainey Thu Apr 12, 05:13 PM
The New England Patriots conducted a private workout with University of Florida RB Chris Rainey.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is listed as a RB but he is built more like a slot receiver. He's lightning fast and extremely quick in and out of his breaks. Rainey is not someone who can carry the load for a team but as a part time weapon and return man he could be very dangerous at the next level. |
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Patriots | Expected to look for returner in draft Sun Apr 8, 01:42 PM
The New England Patriots are expected to take a kick returner at some point during the 2012 NFL Draft. University of Florida RB Chris Rainey, University of Arkansas WR Joe Adams, Fresno State WR Devon Wylie and Syracuse WR Dorian Graham could be options during the draft.
| Footballguys view: All of those players would be good options for the Patriots at various points during the NFL Draft. We like Wylie the best out of the group because he is a very dangerous WR as well. |
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NFL | Chris Rainey shows speed at Pro Day Sat Mar 24, 01:22 PM
University of Florida RB Chris Rainey measured 5-foot-8 3/4, 180 pounds at his Pro Day. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds and 4.35 seconds and the short shuttle in 4.10 seconds. Rainey also took part in wide receiver drills during the workout.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is one of the fastest players in the 2012 Draft class. He's listed as a RB but plays more like a slot receiver. Some of our Footballguys staff was very impressed with him in WR drills at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL earlier this year. |
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NFL | Chris Rainey has lofty goals for Combine Sun Jan 29, 08:51 PM
Florida RB Chris Rainey is raw, fast and unpredictable, expected to see time at wide receiver, running back and in the return game, similar to Minnesota Vikings WR Percy Harvin, also a former Florida player. 'Running back's going to always be my favorite position,' Rainey said, but he added, 'Wherever they put me, I'm ready. Don't care as long as I help the team win.' Rainey plans to run at the NFL Scouting Combine and says he wants to post a 4.1-second time in the 40-yard dash.
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NFL | Chris Rainey gets just one touch at Senior Bowl Sat Jan 28, 09:06 PM
Florida RB Chris Rainey had one carry for five yards and no receptions for the South squad at the Senior Bowl Saturday, Jan. 28. Rainey did make his presence felt in the return game, posting 60 yards on three kickoff returns, and 17 yards on one punt return.
| Footballguys view: Rainey's speed was an eyebrow-raiser during the week in Mobile, including as a wide receiver. He should be very attractive as a field stretcher and could be an instant impact rookie. |
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Redskins | Impressed with Chris Rainey Wed Jan 25, 08:36 AM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said he has been impressed with Florida RB Chris Rainey at the Senior Bowl. 'I'm just impressed with the way he's handling himself the first couple of days,' Shanahan said. 'He's picked things up very quickly. You're never really sure how people adapt to a system. And I'm not his agent, but I do want a little piece of the action.'
| Footballguys view: Rainey isn't a RB even though he's listed as one on the roster. He should be a fast slot WR at the next level. He has incredible speed and could run a 4.2 at the Scouting Combine later this year. |
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Dolphins | Interview Chris Rainey Tue Jan 24, 03:38 PM
The Miami Dolphins interviewed Florida RB Chris Rainey this week at the Senior Bowl as they search for ways to improve their depth at running back.
| Footballguys view: Rainey is listed as a RB, but should actually be moved to WR in the pros. He's very small, but a good weapon as a receiver. Rainey showed the ability to catch passes downfield today in practice. |
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