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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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