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Danny Woodhead | Running Back

Team: San Diego Chargers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 1/25/1985
Ht / Wt:  5'8' / 195
College: Chadron State
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Chargers agreed to terms with RB Danny Woodhead, formerly of the Patriots, on a two-year contract.
New England's passing-down and hurry-up back the past three seasons, Woodhead is likely bolting for a similar role in San Diego, where he'll be a big upgrade on Ronnie Brown and Jackie Battle. Woodhead's departure should mean the Pats trust Shane Vereen as his replacement. While not exactly a rugged runner, Woodhead has averaged 4.8 yards on 265 career carries, and is coming off a 40-catch campaign. He'll remain on the PPR radar. His signing is not good fantasy news for Ryan Mathews, who won't get a chance to establish himself on third downs. Mathews touched the ball just five times on third down in 2012. Mar 15 - 2:09 PM
Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter

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Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

ESPN Boston suggests the Patriots will re-sign free agent RB Danny Woodhead.

A reliable piece in pass protection and the no-huddle game, Woodhead would serve as relatively cheap depth for the Patriots. ESPN Boston suggests a two-year, $6 million deal. A potential Woodhead return wouldn't be great news for Shane Vereen, who is trying to carve out the change-of-pace role behind clear workhorse Stevan Ridley.
Related: Shane Vereen
Source: ESPN Boston
Mar 5 - 8:56 AM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Impending free agent RB Danny Woodhead indicated that he hopes to re-sign with the Patriots.

Woodhead was featured in the Patriots' no-huddle offense in 2012, and finished with 747 total yards and seven touchdowns despite losing carries to Shane Vereen down the stretch. With Vereen and Stevan Ridley under contract through 2014, he'll likely have to accept a team-friendly contract to remain in New England. Rotoworld ranks Woodhead as the 10th best free agent running back available this offseason.
Source: Boston Herald
Feb 2 - 10:00 PM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

ESPN Boston believes the Patriots are open to re-signing free agent Danny Woodhead.

Woodhead played 34.1 percent of the Pats' offensive snaps in 2012, serving as their primary "hurry up" back. However, 2011 second-round pick Shane Vereen began to siphon away snaps down the stretch, and was similarly effective. Woodhead is a team leader and favorite of coach Bill Belichick, but he'll only be back with the Pats at the right (cheap) price. It's more likely than not he moves on.
Source: ESPN Boston
Jan 27 - 4:29 PM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Playing what could have been his final game in a Patriots' uniform, impending free agent Danny Woodhead rushed just three times for 11 yards in New England's AFC title game loss to the Ravens.

He added one catch for 12 yards. Although a thumb injury is partly to blame, Woodhead ends the Patriots' playoff run with just five touches in two games. This, after he touched the ball eight times or fewer in eight of the Patriots' final nine regular season contests. Woodhead is a proven fit for the Patriots' fast-paced offense, but it's possible Bill Belichick will decide Shane Vereen is ready to take his place. Woodhead's market won't be robust if he's allowed to walk.
Jan 20 - 10:50 PM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Danny Woodhead (probable, thumb) was a full participant in practice again on Friday.

The Patriots don't have any questionable players this week. Only Woodhead and RE Chandler Jones (ankle) are prominent players listed as probable for the AFC Championship Game. Like Woodhead, Jones practiced fully Friday.
Jan 18 - 5:42 PM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Danny Woodhead (thumb) returned to a full practice Thursday.

Woodhead will be available for Sunday's AFC title game against the Ravens, although his role is unclear after Shane Vereen's breakout effort in the Divisional Round. Vereen offers more playmaking ability in the passing-back role.
Source: Chris Price on Twitter
Jan 17 - 5:14 PM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Danny Woodhead (thumb) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

This would typically tell us very little about Woodhead's championship week status, but coach Bill Belichick appears to be turning over a new leaf when it comes to injury information. As in, telling some semblance of the truth. We expect Woodhead to suit up against the Ravens, but his snaps could be limited after Shane Vereen stole the show in his absence against the Texans.
Source: ESPN Boston
Jan 16 - 4:56 PM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Coach Bill Belichick said Danny Woodhead (thumb) will have to be cleared one more time before getting the green light for the AFC Championship game.

"Had we needed to use him (versus the Texans)," said Belichick, "he would have been able to go back in there." It's noteworthy that Belichick was more candid with injury information Monday after the calculated risk of playing Rob Gronkowski backfired on Sunday.
Source: Jeff Howe on Twitter
Jan 14 - 11:44 AM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

According to CBS Boston, Danny Woodhead "should be able to play" in the AFC Championship game after injuring his thumb in Sunday's game.

Woodhead returned to the sidelines with his helmet on for the second half of Sunday's game, but the Patriots opted to ride Shane Vereen's hot hand as the passing-down back. Vereen's emergence as a superior playmaker will likely mean fewer snaps for Woodhead versus the Ravens.
Related: Shane Vereen
Source: CBS Boston
Jan 14 - 10:16 AM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Danny Woodhead left Sunday's Divisional round game versus the Texans with a thumb injury.

Woodhead was injured on the Patriots' first offensive snap. He's been taken to the locker room for X-rays. Shane Vereen has come on as the passing-down specialist. Woodhead never returned to the game, finishing with just one carry for zero yards.
Jan 13 - 5:00 PM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Danny Woodhead became the first Patriots back since Kevin Faulk in 2008 with at least 40 receptions and 40 carries in the same season.

After a disappointing 2011 season, Woodhead bounced back to finish a surprising 25th in fantasy points. While he was never a reliable weekly fantasy asset, Woodhead has appeal as a top-12 back in playoff leagues. Darren Sproles was the only back with more production as a receiver in 2012. Woodhead played 34.1 percent of the offensive snaps this season compared to 44.8 for Stevan Ridley, 12.7 for Shane Vereen, and 7.5 for Brandon Bolden.
Related: Shane Vereen, Stevan Ridley, Brandon Bolden
Source: Boston Globe
Jan 4 - 11:40 AM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Danny Woodhead rushed three times for 18 yards and caught five balls for 79 additional yards as the Patriots defeated the Dolphins in week 17.

Woodhead was utilized out of the backfield more often than usual as New England attacked Miami's linebackers and safeties in coverage. The Patriots' passing-down back, Woodhead is not typically this big a part of the team's offensive plan of attack. Woodhead gets a week to marinate in the glow of his 97-total yard performance during New England's first-round playoff bye.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 07:40:00 PM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Danny Woodhead caught two passes for 38 yards and a touchdown and rushed three times for seven yards in New England's Week 16 win over the Jaguars.

Woodhead has now found the end zone in back-to-back weeks, and beat writer Mike Reiss questions whether he's been New England's most consistent back of the season. One could certainly make a case for that, as he consistently finds soft spots in coverage and has a nice wiggle to him. Tom Brady certainly trusts him in the no-huddle attack. Woodhead's score came from 14 yards out to tie the game at 13-13 in the second quarter.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 06:23:00 PM
Danny Woodhead - RB - Chargers

Danny Woodhead rushed 12 times for 61 yards and two touchdowns in New England's Week 15 loss to the 49ers, adding five catches for an additional 23 yards.

Woodhead entered this evening with just 19 touches in five games since the Patriots' Week 9 bye, but settled in as Bill Belichick's preferred back after Stevan Ridley put the ball on the ground for the second time early in the third quarter. He even operated as the Pats' goal-line back following Ridley's miscue, out-touching him 9-1. Nevertheless, Woodhead's usage remains game-plan specific, and practically nonexistent if the Pats aren't in hurry-up mode. Despite Ridley's renewed ball-security woes, we expect Woodhead to return to bit-player status in Week 16.
Mon, Dec 17, 2012 01:14:00 AM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Philip Rivers
2Charlie Whitehurst
3Brad Sorensen
4Mike Hermann
RB1Ryan Mathews
2Danny Woodhead
3Ronnie Brown
4Edwin Baker
5Fozzy Whittaker
GLB1Ryan Mathews
2Ronnie Brown
3RB1Danny Woodhead
2Ronnie Brown
FB1Le'Ron McClain
2Chris Gronkowski
WR11Danario Alexander
2Vincent Brown
3Eddie Royal
4Richard Goodman
5Deon Butler
WR21Malcom Floyd
2Keenan Allen
3Robert Meachem
4Mike Willie
5Luke Tasker
WR31Vincent Brown
TE1Antonio Gates
2John Phillips
3Ladarius Green
4Dallas Walker
5Ben Cotton
K1Nick Novak