Most of that (84 yards) came in two games in which he also caught his only target for nine yards. Whyte was forced to leave Tuesday's practice early due to the injury, per Pryor. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Whyte signed a contract with the Steelers on Saturday. Whyte wasn't active for Chicago's first three games of the season, and he'll now be let go to make room for tight end Bradley Sowell on the 53-man roster. The Bears got a steal in the seventh round when they drafted Whyte (someone we documented before the draft), but had him stolen away from an organization that knows how to utilize someone with his talents.
Even if Conner sits against the Ravens in Week 17, none of the Steelers' other running backs will be advisable options, as nobody has been able to grab the job by the horns.
Bears running back coach Charles London had conducted a private workout with Whyte at FAU prior to the draft. Largely overshadowed by Devin Singletary at Florida Atlantic, … Benny Snell continues to be the primary running back with James Conner (shoulder) still unable to play, but Whyte seems to have pulled even with -- if not ahead of -- Jaylen Samuels in the ground game. He also had a kickoff return for 16 yards.
[2], Before the 2019 NFL Draft, Whyte participated at FAU's Pro Day, where he recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.36 seconds; the time would have been the second fastest at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Instead of finding a way to elevate Whyte to their own 53-man roster, the Bears allowed the talented, and dynamic running back to walk out the door. Whyte, who played second fiddle to Devin Singletary as a collegiate running back at FAU, had a strong preseason in his effort to … The Lions signed Whyte to the practice squad Wednesday. Finally, there was this past Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
The arrival of Ray-Ray McCloud basically pushed Whyte aside, though it's entirely possible the scatback could be a part of the team's practice squad plans if he passes through waivers. Head coach Mike Tomlin relayed that Whyte was day-to-day earlier Friday, but the 23-year-old running back's work as a returner should mean he's good to go moving forward. Whyte ran six times for 43 yards in Pittsburgh's 16-10 win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Whyte suffered a groin injury during Tuesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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That is, of course, except the Bears who didn’t notice what they had in front of them. The Bears selected Whyte in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 222nd overall. Signed just one month ago to provide depth in Pittsburgh's beleaguered running game, it should come as no surprise that Whyte's role would be greatly diminished by the return of James Conner. And what they had was not only a dynamic player but potentially a very cost-effective replacement for Cordarrelle Patterson (if he doesn’t come back next season) and/or even Tarik Cohen (if the Bears decide not to bring him back the following year). Whyte rushed six times for 10 yards and a touchdown in the Bears' 32-13 preseason loss to the Giants on Friday.
Instead, the Bears chose to keep Ryan Nall, whom they’ve scantly used, on the active roster. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on All Chicago Sports and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The Chicago Bears made a puzzling decision a few weeks ago when they allowed the Pittsburgh Steelers to swoop in and sign Kerrith Whyte off their practice squad. Had they lost him in favor of a more skilled player, or at least one who contributed regularly to the team, it would have been a little easier of a pill to swallow. Benny Snell, Jaylen Samuels, Trey Edmunds and Whyte have all had brief moments of production, but none are consistent enough to trust as the fantasy playoffs approach.
Your privacy is safe with us. The Chicago Bears made a puzzling decision a … Whyte rushed six times for 22 yards and wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Jets.
The rookie seventh-round pick will look to catch on elsewhere in the league.
The Steelers cut Whyte on Saturday, but the versatile RB/WR/KR found a new landing spot. It'll be interesting to see how he'll fit in with a roster that also includes two other useful return men in Cordarrelle Patterson and Tarik Cohen. As I mentioned, Nall hasn’t played much at all, nor has a guy like Bradley Sowell, who would have also been a candidate to cut instead of Whyte.
Whyte (groin) returned kicks during Friday's scrimmage, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. It's not saying much, but Whyte was the team's most effective option on the ground after James Conner exited with a thigh injury. Chicago Bears (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images).
In doing so, they allowed a 5-foot-10, 200+ pound running back with 4.4 speed and explosive return abilities to get plucked from right under their nose.
And now Bears fans will have to watch him flourish on another team, which is as frustrating as it gets.
Showing excellent burst and breaking tackles. Facing a mountain of injuries following Thursday's literal slugfest against the Browns, Whyte is expected to be an insurance policy in the case James Conner (shoulder) or Benny Snell (knee) is unable to play Week 12 against the Bengals. 4 running back role as the preseason continues. The Bears drafted running back/wide receiver Kerrith Whyte Jr. in the seventh round in 2019.
Whyte played in six games with the Steelers, though most of that was as a kick returner.
[1], In the seventh round, the Chicago Bears drafted Whyte with the 222nd-overall pick. At this point there is little reason to have Whyte on fantasy rosters.
Largely overshadowed by Devin Singletary at Florida Atlantic, Whyte (5-foot-10, 197 pounds) profiles more as more of a return specialist than traditional tailback at the pro level after averaging 26.1 yards per kickoff return in 2018. He's competing for a depth role in Pittsburgh's crowded backfield. [2], He ended his FAU career with 232 total carries for 1,358 and 11 touchdowns, 22 receptions for 327 yards and two touchdowns, and a 81 kickoff return for 26.1 average yards and two scores. The Chicago Bears select Florida Atlantic running back Kerrith Whyte No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Kerrith Whyte: Lands on practice squad IR, Steelers' Kerrith Whyte: Returning kicks during scrimmage, Steelers' Kerrith Whyte: Remains sidelined Friday, Steelers' Kerrith Whyte: Managing groin injury, Steelers' Kerrith Whyte: Non-factor on offense, Steelers' Kerrith Whyte: Six carries as Conner gets injured, Steelers' Kerrith Whyte: Usage take a hit, Steelers' Kerrith Whyte: Totals 50 yards from scrimmage, Steelers' Kerrith Whyte: Runs for 43 yards in debut, Steelers' Kerrith Whyte: Joining Pittsburgh, Bears' Kerrith Whyte: Unimpressive effort, Bears' Kerrith Whyte: Posts 35 rushing yards.
That disaster was made a little bit worse on Saturday when the Pittsburgh Steelers signed seventh-round pick Kerrith Whyte Jr. off the Bears' practice squad. Whyte had six carries for 35 yards while adding a seven-yard reception in the Bears' 23-13 preseason loss to the Panthers on Thursday.
But they didn’t.
Whyte totaled 41 yards on five carries and caught his only target for nine yards in Pittsburgh's 23-17 win over Arizona on Sunday. The 23-year-old has an uphill climb to make the roster spot since the Steelers drafted Anthony McFarland in April, and any missed practice time works against his odds. Kerrith Whyte Jr. (born October 31, 1996) is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).
Rushing for fewer than two yards per carry certainly won't help him in his quest to make the 53-man roster, but with Ryan Nall and Taquan Mizzell both having lackluster performances as well, Whyte should still find himself competing for the No.
Whyte exited Tuesday's practice with a groin injury and hasn't returned to the practice field yet, but Tomlin appears optimistic that he can make it back soon. Whyte totaled 18 yards on 10 carries over the last two preseason games, and he's squarely on the roster bubble as the Bears close out the preseason. Kerrith Whyte Jr. (born October 31, 1996) is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). The anticipated return of Conner in Week 15 against the Bills could diminish Whyte's fantasy value while Samuels could still play a role in the passing game. Signed just over a week ago, Whyte ran for 21 yards on his first NFL carry and then added 22 yards on his next two runs that same series. In his first game against the Cincinnati Bengals, he ran the ball six times for 43 yards (7.17 yards per attempt). Playing against the deepest reserve defenders of the Panthers, Whyte broke off a 23-yard run to give him a respectable 42 yards over seven touches. The Bears should have kept Kerrith Whyte The Chicago Bears appear to have made the wrong decision in letting Kerrith Whyte walk.
Head coach Mike Tomlin said Whyte (groin) is day-to-day after missing Friday's practice, Tribune-Review Sports reports. In the 2019 season, White totaled 24 carries for 122 rushing yards in six games. 4 running back job, and he may need to perform well on special teams to earn a spot on the 53-man roster. Whyte on the other hand has made the most of his albeit limited action in three games.
The following week against the Cleveland Browns, his rushing attempts dropped to three for 10 yards, but he returned three kicks for 72 yards. Whyte ran for five yards on two carries in Pittsburgh's 17-10 loss to Buffalo on Sunday night. He played college football at Florida Atlantic and was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He wound up on their practice squad before the Pittsburgh Steelers plucked him off it, … [1] In 2018, Whyte recorded a career-high 134 carries for 866 yards and eight touchdowns, along with 19 kickoff returns for an average of 28.7 yards and a touchdown. [2] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13. [7], On September 5, 2020, Whyte was waived by the Steelers.
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