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C.J. Anderson and other free agent running backs Chiefs could consider

By Kelly Thompson

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 27: Running back Damien Williams #26 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a touchdown during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 27: Running back Damien Williams #26 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates a touchdown during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Arrowhead Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 29: Craig Reynolds #22 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 29, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – AUGUST 29: Craig Reynolds #22 of the Washington Redskins carries the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of a preseason game at FedExField on August 29, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Craig Reynolds, Atlanta Falcons

From the virtual unknown Kutzman College, running back Craig Reynolds is a 2019 undrafted rookie free agent who caught on with Washington after their rookie mini-camp concluded. Reynolds was a practice squad player for Washington before being called to the active roster to fill in for injured starting running back Derrius Guice. In his three games on the active roster, Reynolds failed to record a single statistic; and after Week 9, Washington cut the rookie when they reactivated Guice. At that time, he was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.

Reynolds was a complete stud in college, and could serve a meaningful role in Kansas City should they have a need for a stopgap. Reynolds would excel in the screen/quick passing game of Andy Reid’s offense. After debuting in college as a slot wide receiver, Reynolds proved he has speed and hands to excel in that sort of system. All told, Reynolds rushed for over 2000 yards in his collegiate career before landing in the NFL.

In the same way that Reynolds makes sense as a potential plug-and-play back for the Falcons, he likewise would fit in for Kansas City. Should Williams and McCoy need more than the bye week to recover from their injuries, the Chiefs could look in to Craig Reynolds to fill the hole.

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