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Evan Royster | Running Back

Team: Washington Redskins
Age / DOB:  (25) / 11/26/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 213
College: Penn State
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Evan Royster rushed twice for nine yards in Washington's Week 17 win over the Cowboys.
Alfred Morris' handcuff and Washington's usual third-down back, Royster will finish 2012 with just 23 rushes for 88 yards. He added 15 catches for 109 yards. With Morris now established as one of the league's top backs, Royster's Dynasty league value is hazy bordering on nonexistent. Mon, Dec 31, 2012 01:24:00 AM

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Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Evan Royster (knee) is practicing in full this week.

Royster was limited in practice the past two weeks, but has yet to miss a game. He'll serve in his typical third-down role against the Vikings.
Wed, Oct 10, 2012 07:27:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Evan Royster (knee, questionable) was limited in Redskins practice Friday.

Royster was listed as probable in Week 4 after going through the same week-long practice routine, so this is a downgrade. He still seems likely to be available behind Alfred Morris for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Fri, Oct 5, 2012 06:09:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Redskins RB Evan Royster (knee) was limited again in Thursday's practice.

Royster is expected to be fine to back up Alfred Morris on Sunday versus the Falcons.
Source: Tarik El-Bashir on Twitter
Thu, Oct 4, 2012 03:38:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Evan Royster (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

The Redskins are just managing Royster's reps after he escaped Sunday's win without further injury. He'll be in line for third-down snaps against Atlanta, but off the fantasy radar behind workhorse Alfred Morris.
Source: Washington Times
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 04:53:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Evan Royster rushed two times for four yards and added three catches for 15 yards in the Redskins' Week 4 win over the Bucs.

With Alfred Morris earning all the early-down work, Royster was limited to third downs exclusively. Royster is ahead of Ryan Grant right now, but he's just a weak handcuff for Morris owners.
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 08:03:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Evan Royster (knee) resumed practicing fully on Friday and is listed as probable for Week 4 against the Bucs.

Royster, trying to come back from a sprained patellar tendon, appears on track to play on third downs against Tampa Bay, taking that role from Roy Helu (I.R., turf toe). Royster is worth stashing as an RB5 in fantasy leagues.
Source: John Keim on Twitter
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 01:41:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Redskins RB Evan Royster (knee) was limited again in Thursday's practice.

If Royster is able to get through a week of practices, he should be ready to relieve Alfred Morris on passing downs against the Bucs on Sunday.
Source: Tarik El-Bashir on Twitter
Thu, Sep 27, 2012 03:54:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Evan Royster (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Royster admitted to being in "a little bit of pain," so it's unclear if he'll be ready to back up Alfred Morris against the Bucs. With Ryan Grant now in the picture, Royster's hold on Washington's No. 2 back job may be tenuous.
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 06:48:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Evan Royster has been diagnosed with a strained patellar tendon, and is day-to-day.

Royster has a shot at being ready for Sunday's tilt with the Bucs, but considering the opportunity this provides for Sha-nanigans, it would be unwise to assume he'll take the field. Royster's status will be updated Wednesday. Alfred Morris remains the only Redskins' running back worth starting in fantasy leagues for the time being.
Source: Rich Campbell on Twitter
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 03:44:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Evan Royster left Sunday's Week 3 game against the Bengals in the fourth quarter with a knee sprain.

Royster was functioning as the passing-down back ahead of Roy Helu. He had two carries for 21 yards and two catches for 13 yards before leaving.
Sun, Sep 23, 2012 04:02:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Redskins RB Evan Royster had one carry for four yards and two catches for seven yards in Sunday's loss to the Rams.

Splitting time with Roy Helu on third downs, Royster had just three touches compared to 16 for starter, Alfred Morris. While after this week it would appear that Royster has the edge over Helu as Morris' backup, we all know it's not that easy with Mike Shanahan. We will continue to keep a close eye on this situation for you.
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 09:12:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Evan Royster rushed two times for 10 yards in Week 1.

Those two carries were the only snaps Royster was seen on the field today, and they occurred in the last minute of the first half. Royster is clearly behind Alfred Morris and Roy Helu in the running back pecking order. At this time, he can safely be dropped in most leagues.
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 05:33:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

Evan Royster admits he doesn't trust his depth-chart listing as the Redskins' No. 1 running back.

"I think they’re going to keep us pretty much in the dark until probably the day before the game," Royster said. And even that might be ambitious. Royster, Roy Helu, and Alfred Morris are all legitimate candidates to lead the Redskins in carries against the Saints. We'd pick Royster if forced to guess which back ends up with the most, but that could change as soon as tomorrow. The lack of clarity is unfortunate because we fully expect Washington to have rushing success at the Superdome, as long as the game is kept close.
Source: Washington Post
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 06:11:00 PM
Evan Royster - RB - Redskins

The Redskins released a revised depth chart on Monday, and Evan Royster was listed as the No. 1 tailback.

The depth chart can be viewed at the link below. Royster is No. 1, with Roy Helu at No. 2 and rookie Alfred Morris third. Another notable change was Josh Morgan being promoted into the starting lineup over Leonard Hankerson at "Z" receiver. Dezmon Briscoe is the third-string Z, with Santana Moss behind Pierre Garcon at "X." History has told us Mike Shanahan's depth charts should always be taken with a grain of salt. We won't know anything for sure until game day.
Related: Roy Helu, Alfred Morris
Source: redskins.com
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 04:45:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Robert Griffin III
2Kirk Cousins
3Rex Grossman
4Pat White
RB1Alfred Morris
2Evan Royster
3Roy Helu
4Chris Thompson
5Jawan Jamison
GLB1Alfred Morris
2Evan Royster
3RB1Alfred Morris
2Evan Royster
FB1Darrel Young
2Dorson Boyce
3Eric Kettani
WR11Pierre Garcon
2Santana Moss
3Aldrick Robinson
4Skye Dawson
5Chip Reeves
WR21Josh Morgan
2Leonard Hankerson
3Dezmon Briscoe
4Nick Williams
5Lance Lewis
WR31Santana Moss
TE1Fred Davis
2Logan Paulsen
3Jordan Reed
4Niles Paul
5Deangelo Peterson
K1Kai Forbath