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James Starks | Running Back

Team: Green Bay Packers
Age / DOB:  (27) / 2/25/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 218
College: Buffalo
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According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Packers have placed James Starks on the trade block.
Unable to stay healthy, Starks is on his way out of Green Bay one way or another. They've drafted perhaps the two best running backs available in Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin, and Starks had already fallen behind DuJuan Harris. If GM Ted Thompson can get anything at all for a former sixth-round pick that has missed 26 games over the last three seasons, it will be a miracle. Apr 27 - 2:18 PM

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James Starks - RB - Packers

Running backs coach Alex Van Pelt conceded that James Starks is probably better suited for a change-of-pace role at this point.

Now 27 years old, Starks has blown his chance to seize control of the Packers' backfield. He's missed 13 games over the last two seasons due to injury and averaged just 3.59 YPC in 2012. Starks will be back in Green Bay next season for the final year of his rookie contract, but we can safely expect him to be part of a committee. DuJuan Harris, Alex Green and possibly impending free agent Cedric Benson will also be in the mix.
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Jan 24 - 10:05 AM
James Starks - RB - Packers

James Starks (knee) has a chance to play in Saturday's Divisional Round game against the 49ers.

Starks hasn't played since sustaining a bone bruise in Week 13. After working on the scout team as "Adrian Peterson" last week, he's getting real reps with the offense this week. If active, Starks would merely compete for backup reps behind starter DuJuan Harris.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Jan 10 - 9:17 AM
James Starks - RB - Packers

Packers declared RB James Starks, WR Donald Driver, WR Jarrett Boykin, CB Davon House, OLB Frank Zombo, DT Jordan Miller, and DE Jerel Worthy inactive for the Wild Card Round against the Vikings.

Driver has likely played his last snap in a Green Bay uniform. Starks has a knee injury and was listed as questionable on the injury report, although there was never a realistic chance he'd play. Randall Cobb (ankle) and Jordy Nelson (knee) are both active. They're also getting back S/CB Charles Woodson.
Jan 5 - 6:41 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

James Starks (knee) was limited again in Thursday's practice.

Starks is considered a long shot to play in Saturday's game, but it looks like he should be available next week if the Packers get by the Vikings.
Source: Mike Vandermause on Twitter
Jan 3 - 1:44 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

James Starks (knee) returned to Packers practice Wednesday, getting in a limited session.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette considers Starks a "long shot" for Saturday's Wild Card game, but coach Mike McCarthy is hopeful he'll be able to suit up. "I know James is getting close," McCarthy said Tuesday. Starks was hardly a dynamo this season, averaging 3.6 yards on his 71 carries, but would help reinforce a committee backfield littered with replacement-level talents.
Source: Packers on Twitter
Jan 2 - 1:59 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

The Press-Gazette considers James Starks (knee) a "long shot" to be ready for Saturday's Wild Card game against the Vikings.

Starks hasn't practiced or played in a month thanks to a Week 13 bone bruise. Still, coach Mike McCarthy isn't ruling him out. "I know James is getting close," McCarthy said. "Hopefully he'll be able to get to the practice field this week, but we'll see where he is." Underwhelming DuJuan Harris seized control of this backfield in Week 17, playing 35 snaps compared to five for Ryan Grant and zero for Alex Green.
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Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
Jan 1 - 12:08 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

James Starks (knee) has yet to resume practicing.

Starks is dealing with a bone bruise and has all but been ruled out for the regular season finale against the Vikings, but Green Bay is still hoping for a playoff return. Starks could find himself deep down the depth chart with Ryan Grant and DuJuan Harris performing well behind Alex Green in the backfield.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 02:59:00 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

James Starks clarified Thursday that his knee injury is a bone bruise.

Starks and the Packers are hoping that he can return for the NFL playoffs. With Ryan Grant and DuJuan Harris showing signs of life, Starks could be fourth on the depth chart when he does return.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 02:41:00 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

James Starks (knee) has yet to resume practicing.

An NFL source told ESPN Milwaukee at the time that Starks' injury was likely season ending. Coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday that he is "definitely hopeful" Starks can return for the playoffs. We don't expect him to play another snap during the regular season.
Source: Ty Dunne on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 01:36:00 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

Packers coach Mike McCarthy confirmed at Wednesday's presser that James Starks (knee) will be sidelined "multiple weeks."

According to McCarthy, the Packers initially believed Starks had only suffered a bruise, but the injury "flared up" on Monday. At this stage, "multiple weeks" could very well mean the season. The news leaves Alex Green as the Packers' clear feature back, with John Kuhn likely to be mixed in on third downs and near the goal-line. McCarthy expects newly signed Ryan Grant to be active on Sunday, which means DuJuan Harris could be a healthy scratch. Green is the only Packers back worth flex consideration.
Source: Tyler Dunne on Twitter
Wed, Dec 5, 2012 02:16:00 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

An NFL source tells ESPN Milwaukee James Starks suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury in Sunday's win over the Vikings.

Per the source, the injury is not to Starks' ACL, and will not require surgery. However, with just four regular season games remaining, it could end his campaign. Coach Mike McCarthy made no mention of Starks' injury at Monday's press conference, but did say some players were still being evaluated. Splitting carries with Alex Green, Starks was effective against Minnesota, but is averaging just 3.6 yards per carry on the year. Green Bay could be forced to sign someone off the street to back up Green and John Kuhn if Starks' season is indeed through. Green is now the No. 1 running back on the majority of waiver wires.
Related: Alex Green
Source: ESPN Milwaukee
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 10:19:00 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

Coach Mike McCarthy said Monday that the Packers will continue to ride the hot hand in their backfield moving forward.

"We'll stay the course, probably," McCarthy stated. "If you feel one's going a little better than the other, we'll lean that way." Alex Green finished Week 13 with 13 touches for 70 yards. James Starks came away with 82 yards and a touchdown on 17 touches. The backfield won't be this productive in most games. Starks will be a low-end flex option in Week 14 against the Lions.
Source: Jason Wilde on Twitter
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 04:19:00 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

James Starks rushed 15 times for 66 yards and a touchdown and added two receptions for 16 yards versus the Vikings in Week 13.

Starks got the edge and outraced the Vikings defense for a 22-yard touchdown, showing his best speed of the season. For the second straight game, he and Alex Green (13 touches, 70 yards) had a fairly even timeshare. Expect that ratio to continue, although the sledding will be tougher in Week 14 versus a Lions defense allowing the 21st-most fantasy points to running backs.
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 05:59:00 PM
James Starks - RB - Packers

James Starks "started" the Packers' Week 12 loss to the Giants, but rotated carries with Alex Green, finishing with eight rushes for 35 yards.

Starks was held without a catch in the passing game as Green totaled 13 touches for 52 yards. It was a marked contrast from Week 11, where Starks touched the ball 26 times to Green's zero. However, as has become the norm, neither Starks nor Green could sustain drives or get into a rhythm. It remains a massive problem for a team with an increasing number of holes thanks to injury. Unless coach Mike McCarthy announces another one-man committee during the week, Starks and Green are both best avoided as flex options against the Vikings in Week 13.
Related: Alex Green
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 12:12:00 AM