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Darius Reynaud | Running Back

Team: Tennessee Titans
Age / DOB:  (28) / 12/29/1984
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 201
College: West Virginia
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Titans re-signed KR Darius Reynaud to a one-year contract.
Filling in for an injured Marc Mariani last season, Reynaud was one of the top returners in the league. Reynaud averaged 13.2 yards on punts, and 23.4 yards on kicks. Mariani's fate is unclear as he recovers from a severe leg break. Mar 14 - 1:26 PM
Source: Terry McCormick on Twitter

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Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

The Titans are expected to open talks with free agent KR Darius Reynaud.

Reynaud is one the Titans' biggest priorities this offseason. Despite being limited to special teams, he shouldn't struggle to attract offers if he's allowed to hit the open market. NFL Network reported last week that the Browns could have interest in Reynaud as a replacement for Josh Cribbs.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Mar 2 - 8:13 PM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

RB Darius Reynaud is expected to be the Titans' primary return man this season.

Projected returner Marc Mariani broke his leg and is out for the season. That leaves Reynaud as the No. 4 running back and first option on both kickoff and punt returns. He managed just 5.7 yards per punt return and 18.4 yards per kick return back in 2010 with the Giants.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 11:04:00 AM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

Titans signed WR Darius Reynaud to a reserve/future contract.

The return man went unsigned after being amongst the Giants' final cuts in September. After averaging just 5.7 yards on 23 punt returns and 18.4 yards on 21 kick returns in 2010, Reynaud will be facing an uphill battle to earn a roster spot in Titans camp.
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Sat, Jan 7, 2012 11:32:00 AM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

Giants waived WR/PR Darius Reynaud.

Also waived by the Giants were DE Ayanga Okpokowuruk, C Jim Cordle and RB Charles Scott. Reynaud is probably lucky he made it this far after averaging just 5.7 yards on 23 punt returns and 18.4 yards on 21 kick returns last season. With rookie Jerrel Jernigan turning in a poor preseason, Domenik Hixon will open the season as the Giants' primary return man.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
Sat, Sep 3, 2011 10:16:00 AM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

ESPN New York's Ohm Youngmisuk thinks it will be "tough" for WR/PR Darius Reynaud to crack the Giants' 53-man roster this summer.

"Tough" may be putting in mildly after the former Viking averaged just 5.7 yards on 23 punt returns and 18.4 yards on 21 kick returns for the Giants in 2010. The selection of Jerrel Jernigan in the third-round of April's draft likely sealed Reynaud's fate.
Related: Jerrel Jernigan
Source: Ohm Youngmisuk on Twitter
Sun, Jul 17, 2011 11:09:00 AM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

Giants re-signed restricted free agent WR/PR Darius Reynaud.

Reynaud, 26, appeared in nine games last season, averaging a horrific 5.7 yards per punt return and 18.4 on kickoffs. It's very difficult to imagine him beating out Domenik Hixon for either role so long as Hixon is healthy.
Thu, Mar 3, 2011 01:03:00 PM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

Giants declared WR/PR Darius Reynaud, FB Madison Hedgecock, LB Gerris Wilkinson, C Shaun O'Hara, OT Will Beatty, OL Jamon Meredith, LB Alex Hall, and DT Linval Joseph inactive for Week 9.

Osi Umenyiora (knee) will start in a saliva-inducing matchup with Seahawks fill-in LT Breno Giacomini. Will Blackmon is expected to take over for Reynaud on returns. Bear Pascoe will replace Hedgecock as the lead blocker.
Sun, Nov 7, 2010 02:28:00 PM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

Giants KR/PR Darius Reynaud (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's Week 9 game.

So Reynaud's seemingly minor hamstring injury is a bigger deal than previously thought. Recently signed Will Blackmon is an option, though anyone the Giants throw out in the return game will be a better choice than Reynaud.
Related: Will Blackmon
Source: Pat Hanlon on Twitter
Sat, Nov 6, 2010 11:45:00 AM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

Giants KR/PR Darius Reynaud is listed as questionable after pulling his hamstring in Friday's practice.

Will Blackmon will likely assume return duties if Reynaud can't play Sunday against Seattle, though it appears the injury is minor and Reynaud expects to play.
Related: Will Blackmon
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
Fri, Nov 5, 2010 01:11:00 PM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

Giants coach Tom Coughlin indicated that KR/PR Darius Reynaud will keep his job for the time being despite the signing of DB/KR Will Blackmon.

When asked if Reynaud still had a role on the team, Coughlin said, "sure." What role is that? "The role that he’s in right now." Coughlin said Reynaud's struggles are all on him, adding that he "hasn’t had an awful lot to work with." Despite the coach-speak, expect Blackmon to take over on returns shortly.
Related: Will Blackmon
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Tue, Nov 2, 2010 08:18:00 AM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

Giants coach Tom Coughlin said that WR/RB Darius Reynaud will play only wide receiver for his new team.

The Vikings moved Reynaud to running back over the offseason, but he'll go back to his more natural position with the G-Men. Reynaud won't see action on offense, though, as his main duties will come in the return game.
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter
Mon, Sep 6, 2010 11:24:00 AM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

In addition to Sage Rosenfels, Giants acquired RB/WR Darius Reynaud from the Vikings in exchange for an undisclosed conditional draft pick.

The Giants have been unable to settle on a punt returner, an area in which Reynaud brings experience. Reynaud was converted into a third-down back during the offseason in Minnesota, but his position is unclear for New York. Either way, Reynaud won't get the football enough to be a fantasy option.
Related: Vikings
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Fri, Sep 3, 2010 09:43:00 PM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said that converted receiver Darius Reynaud is a "natural" in the backfield.

Pass protection is obviously Bevell's biggest concern with using Reynaud as a third-down back. With Chester Taylor leaving, there is an opening for a pass-catching back. Reynaud will have to prove himself in that role during camp, but it sounds like he's off to a good start.
Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Wed, Jun 2, 2010 10:04:00 AM
Darius Reynaud - RB - Titans

Darius Reynaud said his move to running back is permanent.

He even has a new running back number, 27. Reynaud gives the Vikings some options as a third-down back, but he won't be a true backup to Adrian Peterson. That role still belongs to Albert Young and possibly a running back the Vikings draft.
Related: Albert Young
Source: Chip Scoggins on Twitter
Wed, Apr 14, 2010 11:44:00 AM

Depth Charts

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PosRoleName
QB1Jake Locker
2Ryan Fitzpatrick
3Rusty Smith
4Nate Enderle
RB1Chris Johnson
2Shonn Greene
3Darius Reynaud
4Jalen Parmele
5Alvester Alexander
GLB1Shonn Greene
2Chris Johnson
3RB1Chris Johnson
2Shonn Greene
FB1Quinn Johnson
2Collin Mooney
WR11Kenny Britt
2Damian Williams
3Kevin Walter
4Michael Preston
5Marc Mariani
WR21Kendall Wright
2Justin Hunter
3Nate Washington
4Diondre Borel
5Roberto Wallace
WR31Justin Hunter
TE1Delanie Walker
2Craig Stevens
3Taylor Thompson
4Brandon Barden
5Martell Webb
K1Rob Bironas