Oakland Raiders
Rashad Jennings - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 228 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/26/1985 |
| Birthplace | Forest, VA |
| College | Liberty |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 7th round, 41st pick by Jaguars |
Jaguars place WR Shorts, RB Jennings on I.R.
The Jaguars placed WR Cecil Shorts, RB Rashad Jennings and LB Greg Jones on injured reserve.
CB Cox among Jaguars underwhelming in contract year
Jaguars CB Derek Cox, OL Eben Britton and RB Rashad Jennings all have done little to help their causes in a contract year.
Start or sit: Jennings' versatility and workload are appealing
Jaguars RB Rashad Jennings' heavy workload shouldn't be overlooked, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening in the latest edition of "Start or Sit."
Week Eight fantasy tips: RBs
In our late-week fantasy RB tips, Chris Johnson is a must-start, Rashad Jennings should be busy and a number of injuries bear watching.
Cobb a fantasy star in the making
PFW fantasy football expert Pat Fitzmaurice says Randall Cobb is simply too good not to play a significant part of the Packers' offense.
Report: Jones-Drew sprained foot, won't need surgery
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew has a sprained foot and won't need surgery, but will miss a few games, according to a published report.
MJD will miss Week Eight; Gabbert could play
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew will miss at least this week’s game against the Packers, and maybe more.
Jaguars' Mularkey says MJD won't start opener
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew won the rushing title last season, but he isn't even his club's Week One starter.
Mularkey says he expects RB Jennings to start Week One
Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey said Monday that he expects RB Rashad Jennings will be the starter Week One.
RB depth could be concern for Jaguars
Though the Jaguars are high on RB Rashad Jennings, his elevation to starter with Maurice Jones-Drew holding out poses depth concerns.
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Ten who missed '11 who could make impact in '12
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McFadden looks strong, fast
Raiders RB Darren McFadden appeared to be fully healed from a foot injury at the team's OTAs, according to AFC Whispers.
Jags RB Jennings to go on I.R.
The Jaguars have placed backup RB Rashad Jennings on injured reserve because of a knee injury suffered in the preseason.
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PLAYER NEWS
The Oakland Raiders have signed safety Reggie Smith and Jennings to free agent contracts. General manager Reggie McKenzie announced the deals Thursday.|||||||
Jennings replaces Mike Goodson as the backup to Darren McFadden. He has rushed for 944 yards and seven touchdowns and caught 61 passes in 38 games with Jacksonville. After missing the 2011 season with a knee injury, Jennings returned to play 10 games last season and start six. He averaged just 2.8 yards per carry.
Jennings was ruled out for Sunday's game against New England.|||||||
Jennings passed his concussion test but has a shoulder injury and missed practice all week. Montell Owens will make his third consecutive start.
Jennings ran for 59 yards on 17 carries in his first start for the injured Maurice Jones-Drew on Sunday against the Packers.|||||||
Jennings will likely get at least a couple more starts to impress as the Jaguars believe Jones-Drew's sprained foot will see him miss a few games.
Jennings is inactive for Week 3.|||||||
Jennings (knee) had been listed as doubtful.
Jennings was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.|||||||
While many expected Jennings to post big numbers after an impressive campaign last season, he unfortunately won't get that chance.
