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Packers | Green Bay works out four running backs Tue Aug 9, 05:36 PM
Free-agent RB Kalen Ballage (Steelers), RB Jaylen Samuels (Cardinals) and Stevie Scott (Broncos) recently worked out for the Green Bay Packers. The team also worked out undrafted free-agent RB Calvin Turner (Hawaii).
| Footballguys view: The Packers have a great duo at the top of the depth chart with Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon. Behind them, there are talented players but guys like Kylin Hill and Patrick Taylor have been banged up. The Packers are just updating their emergency list here with these workouts. |
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Steelers | Wild Card recap for Pittsburgh Sun Jan 16, 11:31 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 29-of-44 passes for 215 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the AFC wild-card round game against the Kansas City Chiefs. RB Najee Harris rushed 12 times for 29 yards while adding a pair of catches, RB Benny Snell Jr. rushed twice for 15 yards while posting two grabs for 16 yards, and RB Kalen Ballage had four runs for 13 yards. WR James Washington ended up with two catches for a team-high 37 yards and a touchdown, WR Diontae Johnson finished with 34 yards and a score on five receptions and 10 targets, while WR JuJu Smith-Schuster posted five receptions for 26 yards. WR Chase Claypool ended up with three catches for 25 yards on seven targets, while TE Pat Freiermuth ended up with four grabs and 25 yards and WR Ray-Ray McCloud rounded things out with two receptions and 20 yards.
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Steelers | Kalen Ballage injured in win Thu Aug 5, 11:24 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kalen Ballage (lower body) suffered an injury to his lower body during a 16-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys in the Hall of Fame Game Thursday, Aug. 5, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Ballage finished with five carries for 19 yards and a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: Ballage is in a competition to back up Najee Harris with Anthony McFarland and Benny Snell. This could help decide the winner by default if it is a multi-week issue. |
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Steelers | PIT expected to use early draft pick on RB Sun Apr 18, 11:38 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to select a starting-caliber running back in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft. The team views RBs Benny Snell, Anthony McFarland Jr. and Kalen Ballage as backup options but does not believe they are dynamic enough to be considered featured backs.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers have an interesting collection of running backs, each with varying skill sets but nobody who is going to strike fear into an opponent. This is a great draft class for running backs, so even if they wait until Day 2 of the draft they should be able to find a starting-caliber back from the bunch. No matter who they add, the Steelers backfield is shaping up to be a RBBC early on until someone emerges. |
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Steelers | Kalen Ballage signs with Steelers Tue Mar 30, 11:27 AM
Free-agent RB Kalen Ballage (Chargers) agreed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday, March 30.
| Footballguys view: Ballage flashed a bit during his brief time with the Chargers. He is a big back but he's not a bruiser. Instead, Ballage can catch passes out of the backfield and has some smoothness to his game after the catch. He'll work to get into the mix with Benny Snell, Anthony McFarland and Jaylen Samuels. |
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage sees 10 total touches Sun Dec 6, 10:29 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage rushed seven times for 34 yards in Week 13 against the New England Patriots and he added three grabs for five yards on four targets.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage ready for Pats Sun Dec 6, 12:12 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage (ankle) is expected to play against the New England Patriots in Week 13, according to a source.
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Chargers | LA Chargers' Week 13 injury report Fri Dec 4, 06:20 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Denzel Perryman (back) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful for Week 13 against the New England Patriots. WR Joe Reed (ribs) also did not practice all week but is listed as questionable. LB Uchenna Nwosu (chest) was limited in practice all week, while CB Casey Hayward (groin) was upgraded to a limited practice Friday, Dec. 4; both players are listed as questionable. RB Kalen Ballage (ankle) was upgraded to a full practice Friday and is also listed as questionable. DE Joey Bosa (shin), OT Bryan Bulaga (illness), CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), P Ty Long (hip), OG Trai Turner (ankle), WR Mike Williams (non-injury) and DT Justin Jones (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and have been removed from the injury report.
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Chargers | LA Chargers' Thursday practice report Thu Dec 3, 05:23 PM
Los Angeles Chargers CB Casey Hayward (groin), LB Denzel Perryman (back), WR Joe Reed (ribs) and DT Justin Jones (non-injury) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 3. RB Kalen Ballage (ankle), DE Joey Bosa (shin), CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot) and LB Uchenna Nwosu (chest) were limited. OT Bryan Bulaga (illness), P Ty Long (hip), OG Trai Turner (ankle) and WR Mike Williams (non-injury) practiced in full.
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Chargers | Bolts' Wednesday injuries Wed Dec 2, 05:39 PM
Los Angeles Chargers DE Joey Bosa (shin), CB Chris Harris Jr. (foot), CB Casey Hawyward Jr. (groin), LB Denzel Perryman (back) and WR Joe Reed (ribs) didn't practice Wednesday, Dec. 2. G Trai Turner (ankle), DE Uchenna Nwosu (chest), P Ty Long (hip), OT Bryan Bulaga (illness) and RB Kalen Ballage (ankle) were limited.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage will not play Sun Nov 29, 11:44 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage (ankle, calf) has been declared inactive for the Week 12 game.
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Chargers | Week 12 Los Angeles Chargers inactives Sun Nov 29, 11:37 AM
The Los Angeles Chargers have declared OT Storm Norton, QB Easton Stick, CB Casey Hayward, OG Tyree St. Louis, LB Uchenna Nwosu, RB Kalen Ballage and DL Cortez Broughton inactive for Week 12.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage a game-time decision Sun Nov 29, 08:57 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage (ankle, calf) is considered a game-time decision for Week 12's game against the Buffalo Bills.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage limited Friday Fri Nov 27, 07:44 PM
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage (ankle, calf) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 27, and is listed as questionable for Week 12.
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Chargers | LA Chargers' Week 12 injury report Fri Nov 27, 03:13 PM
Los Angeles Chargers CB Casey Hayward (groin), DE Melvin Ingram (knee) and LB Uchenna Nwosu (shoulder, chest) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 12 against the Buffalo Bills. RB Kalen Ballage (ankle, calf) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable. DT Jerry Tillery (groin) was added to the injury report but practiced in full Friday, Nov. 27; he is expected to play. OT Bryan Bulaga (knee, non-injury) returned to a full practice Friday and has been removed from the injury report.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage questionable for Week 12 Fri Nov 27, 02:24 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage (ankle, calf) is listed as questionable on the team's Week 12 injury report.
| Footballguys view: Austin Ekeler has a chance to play according to the team, so we could see any of four backs play for the Chargers on Sunday. If Ekeler is inactive and Ballage is active, Ballage would be the best play. If both are active, Ekeler. If neither is active, Troymaine Pope and Joshua Kelley would split the work at Buffalo. |
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage remains limited Thu Nov 26, 08:02 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage (ankle, calf) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 26.
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Chargers | LA Chargers' Thursday practice report Thu Nov 26, 04:21 PM
Los Angeles Chargers OT Bryan Bulaga (knee), CB Casey Hayward (groin), DE Melvin Ingram (knee) and LB Uchenna Nwosu (shoulder, chest) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 26. RB Kalen Ballage (ankle, calf) was limited.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage listed as limited Wed Nov 25, 06:47 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage (ankle, calf) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 25.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage logs 23 touches Sun Nov 22, 11:14 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage rushed 16 times for 44 yards and caught seven passes for 27 yards in a 34-28 win over the New York Jets in Week 11.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage will get more looks Wed Nov 18, 10:37 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage is expected to get more looks, and head coach Anthony Lynn said Wednesday, Nov. 18 that Ballage will most likely be the 'primary back'.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage totals 102 scrimmage yards Sun Nov 15, 08:49 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage rushed 18 times for a team-high 68 yards in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins, his former team, and he added five receptions for 34 yards on six targets.
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Chargers | Justin Jackson ends up on IR Sat Nov 14, 04:26 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Justin Jackson (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Nov. 14. RB Kalen Ballage was signed to the active roster from the practice squad in a corresponding move. DB Quenton Meeks was activated from the practice squad.
| Footballguys view: Ballage had 15 carries for 69 yards and one touchdown against the Raiders last week. He'll work in the Chargers RBBC without Jackson for the next few weeks. Troymaine Pope should be back from his concussion and the Chargers also have rookie Joshua Kelley to get some snaps/carries here and there. |
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage to be promoted Fri Nov 13, 09:06 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage will be elevated from the practice squad for the Week 10 game against the Miami Dolphins, according to head coach Anthony Lynn.
| Footballguys view: Ballage had a huge game for the Chargers last week. Justin Jackson is out in Week 10, so Ballage could split time with Troymaine Pope and Joshua Kelley. We see Ballage as a deep flex play this week against his old team (Dolphins) on Sunday. |
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage protected for Week 10 Tue Nov 10, 07:34 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage was named a protected practice squad player for Week 10 Tuesday, Nov. 10.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage posts 84 yards in Week 9 Mon Nov 9, 12:43 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage ran for 69 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries and added two catches for 15 yards in Week 9 against the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Chargers | Three added to Chargers roster Sat Nov 7, 05:09 PM
Los Angeles Chargers DE Jessie Lemonier, RB Kalen Ballage and DB Quenton Meeks were signed to the active roster Saturday, Nov. 7. CB Brandon Facyson was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19. Free-agent S Jaylen Watkins (Texans) was signed to the practice squad.
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Chargers | Kalen Ballage, Darius Bradwell protected Tue Nov 3, 08:25 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage and RB Darius Bradwell were made protected practice squad players for Week 9 Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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Chargers | LAC protects three for Week 8 Tue Oct 27, 07:39 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage, RB Darius Bradwell and RB Troymaine Pope were chosen as protected practice squad players for Week 8 Tuesday, Oct. 27.
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Chargers | LAC keeping four protected for Week 7 Tue Oct 20, 07:37 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Kalen Ballage, RB Darius Bradwell, RB Troymaine Pope and C Cole Toner were designated as protected practice squad players for Week 7 Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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Chargers | LA Chargers make two moves Fri Oct 9, 04:05 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Tyron Johnson was signed off the practice squad Friday, Oct. 9. The Chargers also signed RB Kalen Ballage to the practice squad.
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Jets | NYJ parts with Kalen Ballage Mon Oct 5, 04:20 PM
New York Jets RB Kalen Ballage was released Monday, Oct. 5.
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Jets | Week 4 injury report for Jets Wed Sep 30, 04:41 PM
New York Jets DE Jordan Willis (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 30 and is listed as doubtful for Week 4. S Ashtyn Davis (groin) was limited during practice but is listed as doubtful. OT Mekhi Becton (shoulder), DE John Franklin-Myers (knee) and LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder) were limited during practice and are listed as questionable. OT George Fant (concussion), CB Quincy Wilson (concussion), RB Kalen Ballage (ribs) and TE Trevon Wesco (hand, thumb) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Jets | NY Jets' Tuesday practice report Tue Sep 29, 04:31 PM
New York Jets WR Breshad Perriman (ankle) and LB Jordan Willis (ankle) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Sept. 29. OT Mekhi Becton (shoulder), WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring), S Ashtyn Davis (groin), OL George Fant (concussion), WR Chris Hogan (ribs, knee), LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder), DL John Franklin-Myers (knee) and CB Quincy Wilson (concussion) were limited. RB Kalen Ballage (ribs) and TE Trevon Wesco (thumb, hand) practiced in full. The Jets did not hold a full practice Tuesday, so the report was an estimation.
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Jets | Monday's practice report for NY Jets Mon Sep 28, 05:20 PM
New York Jets WR Breshad Perriman (ankle) and LB Jordan Willis (ankle) did not participate in practice Monday, Sept. 28. OT Mekhi Becton (shoulder), WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring), S Ashtyn Davis (groin), OL George Fant (concussion), WR Chris Hogan (ribs, knee), LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder), DL John Franklin-Myers (knee) and CB Quincy Wilson (concussion) were limited. RB Kalen Ballage (ribs) and TE Trevon Wesco (thumb, hand) practiced in full. The Jets did not practice Monday, so the report was an estimation.
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Jets | Week 3 injury report for NY Jets Fri Sep 25, 05:46 PM
New York Jets WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring), WR Breshad Perriman (ankle) and CB Quincy Wilson (concussion) did not practice all week and have been ruled out for Week 3 versus the Indianapolis Colts. S Ashtyn Davis (groin) and OT George Fant (concussion) did not practice for a second straight day Friday, Sept. 25, and have also been ruled out. OL Connor McGovern (hamstring), CB Nate Hairston (hip) were limited in practice Friday and are listed as questionable. WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring) was limited Friday after being added to the injury report and is also listed as questionable. DL Steve McLendon (non-injury), RB Kalen Ballage (rib), OT Mekhi Becton (shoulder), WR Chris Hogan (rib), RB La'Mical Perine (ankle), OL Josh Andrews (toe), QB Joe Flacco (neck), LB Harvey Langi (elbow), LB Avery Williamson (hamstring) and RB Frank Gore (non-injury) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Jets | Thursday's practice report for NY Jets Thu Sep 24, 04:53 PM
New York Jets WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring, S Ashtyn Davis (groin), OL George Fant (concussion), RB Frank Gore (non-injury), OL Connor McGovern (hamstring), DL Steve McLendon (non-injury), WR Breshad Perriman (ankle) and DB Quincy Wilson (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 24. RB Kalen Ballage (rib), OL Mekhi Becton (shoulder), DB Nate Hairston (hip) and WR Chris Hogan (rib) were limited. OL Josh Andrews (toe), QB Joe Flacco (neck), LB Harvey Langi (elbow), La'Mical Perine (ankle) and LB Avery Williamson (hamstring) practiced in full.
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Jets | Gang Green's Wednesday injuries Wed Sep 23, 05:21 PM
New York Jets OL Connor McGovern (hamstring), DL Steve McLendon (non-injury) and DB Quincy Wilson (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Sept. 23. RB Kalen Ballage (ribs), OL Mekhi Becton (shoulder), DB Ashtyn Davis, OL George Fant (concussion), DB Nate Hairston (hip) and RB La'Mical Perine (ankle) were limited. OL Josh Andrews (toe), QB Joe Flacco (neck), LB Harvey Langi (elbow) and LB Avery Williamson (hamstring) practiced in full.
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Jets | Week 2 injury report for NY Jets Fri Sep 18, 06:15 PM
New York Jets WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring) did not practice for a second straight day Friday, Sept. 18, and has been ruled out for Week 2 versus the San Francisco 49ers. QB Joe Flacco (neck) was limited in practice all week and has also been ruled out. RB La'Mical Perine (ankle), LB Avery Williamson (hamstring) and LB Tarell Basham (hip) were limited in practice Friday and are listed as questionable. OT Mekhi Becton (knee), LB Frankie Luvu (neck), RB Kalen Ballage (hamstring), TE Daniel Brown (hamstring), OT George Fant (shoulder), OL Alex Lewis (shoulder), RB Frank Gore (rest) and DL Steve McLendon (personal) practiced in full Friday and no longer appear on the injury report.
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Jets | Thursday's practice report for NY Jets Thu Sep 17, 06:20 PM
New York Jets WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring) and RB Frank Gore (rest) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 17. LB Tarell Basham (hip), QB Joe Flacco (neck), RB La'Mical Perine (ankle) and LB Avery Williamson (hamstring) were limited. RB Kalen Ballage (hamstring), OT Mekhi Becton (knee), TE Daniel Brown (hamstring), OL George Fant (shoulder), OL Alex Lewis (shoulder) and LB Frankie Luvu (neck) practiced in full.
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Jets | NYJ's Wednesday injuries Wed Sep 16, 06:49 PM
New York Jets RB La'Mical Perine (ankle) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 16. OL Mekhi Becton (knee), QB Joe Flacco (neck), LB Frankie Luvu (neck) and LB Avery Williamson (hamstring) were limited. RB Kalen Ballage (hamstring), TE Daniel Brown (hamstring), OL George Fant (shoulder) and OL Alex Lewis (shoulder) practiced in full.
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Jets | Kalen Ballage reunites with Adam Gase Tue Sep 15, 04:53 PM
Free-agent RB Kalen Ballage (Dolphins) signed an undisclosed contract with the New York Jets on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
| Footballguys view: Ballage is a big back who doesn't run with power. He tries to use speed and elusiveness to make play but he's not that fast or elusive. Ballage can catch passes out of the backfield consistently. With Le'Veon Bell on Injured Reserve for at least a few weeks, Ballage gives the Jets depth behind Frank Gore and Josh Adams. |
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Jets | Kalen Ballage acquired by NYJ Thu Aug 27, 01:46 PM
RB Kalen Ballage on Thursday, Aug. 27, was acquired by the New York Jets in a trade with the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a conditional late-round draft pick, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Ballage is reunited with former Dolphins head coach Adam Gase. He's a big-bodied back but doesn't run with authority like most big backs do. Instead, Ballage uses his elusiveness to create space for himself. He can be used as a receiver out of the backfield as well. Ballage is facing an uphill battle to make the 53-man roster behind Le'Veon Bell, Frank Gore and La'Mical Perine. |
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Dolphins | Miami gets pick in Kalen Ballage trade Thu Aug 27, 01:42 PM
RB Kalen Ballage on Thursday, Aug. 27, was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the New York Jets for a conditional late-round draft pick, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Dolphins were going to move on from Ballage anyway. Now, they get a late-round pick for him. The Dolphins have Jordan Howard as their lead back with Matt Breida working as a receiving back/electric back alongside him. Myles Gaskin, Malcolm Perry and Patrick Laird are competing to establish a pecking order behind those two. |
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Dolphins | Kalen Ballage to be released Wed Aug 26, 09:01 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Kalen Ballage was told Wednesday, Aug. 26, he's being released, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Ballage is a big back who doesn't run like a big back. Instead, he's more nimble and tries to make defenders miss. That could work in college at Arizona State but that's not going to work in the NFL. Ballage could get some interest as a camp body or as depth on another roster. |
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Dolphins | Two players injured Monday Wed Aug 26, 01:16 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Kalen Ballage (undisclosed) and LB Sam Eguavoen (undisclosed) left practice early Wednesday, Aug. 26, because of apparent injuries.
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Dolphins | MIA not quitting on Kalen Ballage Sat Aug 8, 11:01 AM
Miami Dolphins RB Kalen Ballage hasn't lost the team's faith as running backs coach Eric Studesville said he hasn't given up on him.
| Footballguys view: Ballage has been disappointing during his time with the Dolphins. He's a big back but he doesn't run with enough authority. He can catch passes out of the backfield but that part of his game has not impressed in the pros. Ballage is now competing for the no.3 spot in the RB room behind Jordan Howard and Matt Breida. |
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Dolphins | Three RBs may compete for one spot Fri May 29, 06:44 PM
Miami Dolphins RBs Patrick Laird, Kalen Ballage and Myles Gaskin may compete for one roster spot during training camp if the team decides to keep only four running backs on the final roster.
| Footballguys view: Ballage may be the player most think could win the job. He's got the size and the speed, plus he's a decent receiving option. However, Ballage failed to impress last year with his awful 1.8 yards per carry average. We'll see if he can bounce back and win what could be the final spot on the depth chart at running back. |
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Dolphins | Kalen Ballage will be ready for offseason Thu Dec 5, 10:06 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Kalen Ballage (leg) is expected to be ready for offseason workouts, according to head coach Brian Flores.
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Dolphins | Kalen Ballage done for 2019 Tue Dec 3, 05:09 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Kalen Ballage (leg) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 3.
| Footballguys view: Ballage wasn't doing a ton for the Dolphins even though he was the lead back. Free-agent RB Zach Zenner (Cardinals) was claimed off waivers to replace him on the roster. The Dolphins will use Zenner for depth but will turn to Myles Gaskin and Patrick Laird in the backfield with Ballage out. |
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