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Chargers Officially Sign Sony Michel

The Los Angeles Chargers signed free-agent running back Sony Michel to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Michel was cut loose by the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, but he'll quickly find a new home in a loaded Chargers offense. Joshua Kelley figures to open the 2022 regular season as Austin Ekeler's primary backup, but Michel could compete for backup duties with Kelley once he gets a grasp on his new team's offense. The addition of Michel is certainly bad news for Kelly and rookie Isaiah Spiller, who now figures to be fourth on the RB depth chart. The 27-year-old Michel is worth a waiver addition in deeper leagues, especially if you have Ekeler rostered. The former first-rounder had 208 carries for 845 yards and four touchdowns in 17 regular season games for the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, adding 21 catches for 128 yards and a touchdown receiving.

Aug 31 · Source via Chargers Sony Michel

Sony Michel Meeting With Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are meeting with free-agent running back Sony Michel on Wednesday. The former Dolphin was a surprise cut on Tuesday, despite a productive season as a member of the Super Bowl-champion Rams last year. The Georgia product totaled 208 carries for 845 yards and four touchdowns, adding 21 receptions for 128 yards and a touchdown through the air. The Chargers have been desperately trying to find a capable backup for Austin Ekeler since the departure of Melvin Gordon. Joshua Kelley won the job over Larry Rountree III and rookie Isaiah Spiller (ankle), but he may now be competing with Michel. The 27-year-old would further complicate this backfield for fantasy football purposes beyond Ekeler, making a wait-and-see approach the best strategy entering the season.

Aug 31 · Source via Chargers Sony Michel

Dolphins Release Sony Michel

The Miami Dolphins released running back Sony Michel on Monday. Michel didn't impress the coaching staff enough in training camp and the preseason to make the cut in a crowded backfield that also includes Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert, Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed. The 27-year-old former first-round pick by the New England Patriots in 2018 filled in nicely for the Rams in 2021 due to injuries to Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson Jr. In 17 regular season games (seven starts), Michel had 208 carries for 845 yards and four touchdowns, adding 21 catches for 128 yards and another score. He doesn't have much pass-catching chops, but Michel could easily latch on with another organization as RB depth before the start of the regular season. For now, he's off the fantasy radar in redraft leagues.

Aug 29 · Source via Dolphins Sony Michel

Sony Michel Closes Out Disappointing Preseason With Touchdown

Miami Dolphins running back Sony Michel rushed five times for 15 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's preseason finale against the Philadelphia Eagles. He went untargeted in the passing game. His three yards per carry was the lowest mark among Miami's six running backs. Michel finishes the preseason with nine carries, one reception, and 17 scrimmage yards through three games. His preseason struggles, lack of receiving upside, and Miami's deep backfield could spell trouble for Michel as cutdown day approaches. He's presumably competing with Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed for a roster spot at this point.

Aug 27 · Source via Dolphins Sony Michel

Release Candidates: Dolphins RBs Myles Gaskin, Sony Michel

The Dolphins completely revamped their running backs depth chart this offseason, and that will naturally lead to some tough decisions when it comes to roster cuts. While we don’t have full clarity yet on how the RB room will shake out, we can pretty confidently say that at least two offseason acquisitions will make the […]

Aug 23 · Pro Football Rumors Dolphins Myles Gaskin Sony Michel

Sony Michel Struggles In Limited Action

Miami Dolphins running back Sony Michel rushed two times for zero yards against the Las Vegas Raiders during Saturday's preseason action. His touches marked the first two plays of the second quarter. Both Michel and Chase Edmonds worked alongside Tua Tagovailoa in the first-team offense. While Edmonds also struggled as a runner, posting just three yards on the ground, he impressed as a receiver with 21 yards through the air. Heading into 2022, Michel, Edmonds, and Raheem Mostert could form a three-headed committee. However, with Edmonds leading the way in the passing game, Michel's upside is capped. He figures to be a depth piece in fantasy and could provide some value if Edmonds or Mostert suffer an injury.

Aug 20 · Source via Dolphins Sony Michel

Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert Cleared To Practice

The Dolphins have made a number of changes to their running game this offseason, including the addition of Raheem Mostert. The veteran’s health has been the cause of some speculation leading up to his debut season in Miami, but he provided an encouraging update on the subject today.  Mostert tweeted that he has been medically cleared […]

Jul 25 · Pro Football Rumors Dolphins Chase Edmonds Sony Michel Raheem Mostert

Touchdown Distances
Rushing: 2, 5, 1, 1
Receiving: 3

Touchdown Distances
Rushing: 1
Receiving: 31

Touchdown Distances
Rushing: 1, 5, 14, 3, 1, 1, 4