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Ryan Torain | Running Back

Team: New York Giants
Age / DOB:  (26) / 8/10/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 218
College: Arizona State
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Giants re-signed RB Ryan Torain to a one-year, $715,000 contract.
The Giants declined to tender Torain a contract on Monday, but they've brought him back for the league minimum. He's just a camp body. Mar 12 - 5:20 PM
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

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Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Giants declined to tender RB Ryan Torain, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Torain is still only 26, but persistent injuries have sapped his burst and he's likely not long for the league. In two appearances with the G-Men last year, Torain didn't earn a carry. He might get a shot in someone's camp.
Related: Giants
Mar 11 - 2:16 PM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Giants agreed to terms with RB Ryan Torain.

Torain has been out of the league since the Redskins cut him on the heels of a 3.4 YPC average last December. He's a power back similar to Andre Brown while Kregg Lumpkin is a superior receiver and special teamer. Torain is the better bet to see carries as the third back in the Giants committee, but he's not yet on the fantasy radar. S Selvish Capers was waived in a corresponding move.
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 05:45:00 PM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

The Giants are expected to sign free agent RB Ryan Torain "at some point in the near future."

Torain was bypassed in favor of Kregg Lumpkin Tuesday, but it sounds like the Giants liked what they saw from both players. Torain would only run into fantasy value if Ahmad Bradshaw and David Wilson both go down with injuries.
Related: Giants
Source: Jason LaCanfora on Twitter
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 03:34:00 PM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

In addition to Joseph Addai, the Giants worked out free agent RBs Ryan Torain, Mewelde Moore, and Kregg Lumpkin on Tuesday.

It's the first sign of interest in Torain that we've seen since the Redskins waived him in December of 2011. The workouts seem to suggest the Giants have at least mild concern about Ahmad Bradshaw's (neck) availability for Week 12 after the bye.
Related: Giants, Ahmad Bradshaw
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Thu, Nov 15, 2012 01:38:00 PM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Ryan Torain passed through waivers unclaimed.

It's not a surprise. Mike Shanahan has been Torain's biggest fan for years, but not even he could stomach the blatant ineffectiveness Torain has shown of late. In eight games with the Redskins, he averaged 3.4 yards per carry, getting passed on the depth chart by Roy Helu and Evan Royster. Torain is now free to sign with any team.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 10:56:00 AM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Redskins waived RB Ryan Torain.

Last year's leading rusher, Torain had posted just 65 total yards since his 135-yard performance versus the Rams in Week 4. The injury-prone Torain entered the season as the third-stringer and was recently passed by rookie Evan Royster. Potential playoff teams such as the Lions, Titans, and Cowboys could use depth at tailback, though Torain's per-carry average of 3.4 yards isn't promising.
Related: Titans, Cowboys, Lions
Source: Chris Russell on Twitter
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 01:38:00 PM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Ryan Torain played on 14-of-64 snaps in the Week 16 loss to the Vikings.

Even with both Tim Hightower (injured reserve, knee) and Roy Helu (knee, toe) sidelined, Torain barely played. He gained eight yards on four carries and is averaging 1.6 yards per carry on his last four attempts. Torain's NFL career is quickly slipping through his fingers.
Source: CSN Washington
Tue, Dec 27, 2011 10:48:00 AM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Coach Mike Shanahan confirmed that Ryan Torain is now behind Evan Royster on the depth chart.

Torain was not injured last week when he was inactive against the Patriots. "Ryan was not going to play unless something happened to the two running backs," Shanahan said Monday. With Tim Hightower (knee) possibly back next year, Torain is staring at the chopping block this offseason.
Related: Evan Royster
Source: CSN Washington
Tue, Dec 13, 2011 10:33:00 AM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Redskins declared RB Ryan Torain, WR Terrence Austin, SS LaRon Landry, OLB Markus White, OL Erik Cook, DL Chris Baker, and DT Kentwan Balmer inactive for Week 14 against New England.

Torain's inactivity should give Roy Helu owners a bit more confidence. Reed Doughty will start for Landry at strong safety. The Skins are otherwise healthy.
Sun, Dec 11, 2011 11:36:00 AM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Ryan Torain did not receive a touch in Sunday's win over the Seahawks.

He didn't even play a snap on offense. When starter Roy Helu needed a break, rookie Evan Royster got the call. Torain, who started the previous two games, now looks like a third-stringer.
Sun, Nov 27, 2011 07:40:00 PM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Ryan Torain's hold on the starting job is "tenuous at best," according to the Washington Post.

Torain has started the last two games, but got less carries than both Tashard Choice and Roy Helu yesterday. It's obvious that the Redskins go into games with no real plan for their backfield, simply dividing carries based on feel. Until we achieve some clarity, no Redskin running back can be trusted in fantasy.
Related: Roy Helu, Tashard Choice
Source: Washington Post
Mon, Nov 21, 2011 09:50:00 AM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Ryan Torain rushed five times for four yards and added one catch for two yards in Sunday's overtime loss to the Cowboys.

Torain started, but ended up with less touches than both Roy Helu and Tashard Choice. Over his last six games, Torain has a total of 36 carries for 57 yards and no touchdowns. If Mike Shanahan properly evaluated talent, Torain would be pinned to the bench in favor of Roy Helu. But we can't count on that happening, so this will remain a three-headed backfield devoid of fantasy value.
Sun, Nov 20, 2011 06:34:00 PM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Coach Mike Shanahan had no real explanation for his decision to feature Ryan Torain in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.

Shanahan talked up Roy Helu as his every-down back last week and then started Torain. "I wanted to give Ryan a chance to see what he could do against a very good defensive team," Shanahan said. After Torain was blatantly ineffective through two-plus quarters, Helu got a shot to play every down as the "passing" back. We can't predict who will start next week's game, but we can confidently say that Helu projects as the more productive player.
Related: Roy Helu
Source: CSN Washington
Mon, Nov 14, 2011 09:44:00 AM
Ryan Torain - RB - Giants

Back in the starting lineup, Ryan Torain rushed 11 times for 20 yards in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.

We're not sure why coach Mike Shanahan turned back to Torain. In the first half, Torain was the exclusive early-down back and looked slow while finding no holes. In the second half, the Redskins went to more of a spread, up-tempo offense and used Roy Helu as the every-down back. Helu was significantly more effective, just like the rookie was last week. We likely won't know next week's starter until game-time.
Sun, Nov 13, 2011 05:43:00 PM

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