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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Marion Grice: Released by Arizona
The Cardinals have released Marion Grice.Drafted in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Chargers, Grice ultimately latched on with Arizona for the 2014 season and logged 15 carries for 41 yards and a score across 10 games. However, throughout the 2015 campaign, he only spent time on the Cardinals' practice squad and never appeared in a game. Effectively, this move simply casts Grice into the free-agent market, and won't have any affect on Arizona's salary cap situation, as only their 51 largest contracts matter in that capacity right now, but it does open a roster spot.
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Cardinals running backs do little in playoff loss to Carolina
Arizona Cardinals running backs Kerwynn Williams, Stepfan Taylor, Marion Grice and Robert Hughes could do little to nothing in Arizona's 27-16 loss to the Panthers Saturday. Arizona's running backs had 15 carries for 27 yards and one touchdown in defeat. Grice had just one carry for one yard and a touchdown. It was initally called a fumble on the field, with the ball popping out as Grice stretched for the end zone. However, it was overturned and called a touchdown. The Cardinals have been unable to get anything going on the ground the past few weeks, averaging 1.86 yards per carry in Arizona's last two outings.
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by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
Cardinals RB situation a complete mess now
Whether it was because he was limited in practice by a knee injury leading up to the game or because the Arizona Cardinals fell behind early and needed more of a pass blocker in the backfield, running back Kerwynn Williams, who had performed admirably the previous two weeks, totaling 175 yards on the ground, was hardly a factor Week 16 against Seattle, getting two carries for 4 yards. Instead, Stepfan Taylor was the lead ball carrier. Of course, he wasn't so effective in the role, picking up 19 yards on 11 carries, but that's bound to happen for any running back going against the Seahawks. He did at least have 25 yards on two catches. Marion Grice and Robert Hughes also each got a carry, but they haven't been as much of a factor with Andre Ellington out. Williams seems to be the best rusher of the group and the one you'd prefer to see get the carries in Fantasy, but if the Cardinals are that willing to abandon him when the score isn't in their favor, you can never feel confident playing him in Fantasy. Especially now that the Cardinals are down to their third quarterback, the score isn't going to be in their favor so often. Week 17 at San Francisco should be a more competitive game, but given that the 49ers are tough against the run as well, you should probably pass on Williams for the season's final week.
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Cardinals' Marion Grice likely to get first shot if Ellington can't go
With running back Andre Ellington dealing with a hip pointer injury, Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said Monday Marion Grice will likely be the first one in if Ellington can't play. Arians also noted Stepfan Taylor and Robert Hughes will be in the mix and newcomer Michael Bush might fit into the equation. Arians has already said Ellington will miss practice on Wednesday and his status for Sunday is unknown. Grice has 11 carries for 29 yards and a touchdown on the season.
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by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
Just keeps getting worse for Andre Ellington
Andre Ellington has technically been one of the best 12 running backs in Fantasy this season, but you wouldn't know it by his recent performance. With just 12 yards on five carries Week 13 at Atlanta, he has averaged 25.3 yards on 13.0 carries in his last four games -- a stretch that almost directly coincides with the loss of quarterback Carson Palmer to a season-ending injury. Of course, health hasn't been Ellington's ally either. He has contended with a foot injury all season, costing him valuable practice time as well as limiting his ability, and to make matters worse, he suffered a hip pointer Week 13 at Atlanta, leaving before the end of the first half. So if you're keeping score at home, he was already hobbled and the No. 1 target for defenses with no threat of a passing game, and now he has a second injury that might keep him off the field altogether. I'd say regardless of his actual playing status, you might want to avoid Ellington for Week 14 against Kansas City. And if he does miss the game, the Arizona Cardinals will turn to some combination of Marion Grice, Stepfan Taylor, Robert Hughes and Michael Bush in his place, so good luck sorting out that mess.
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by Chris Cwik |
Cardinals' Marion Grice leads the way Week 13
Arizona Cardinals running back Marion Grice led the team in rushing Week 13. Andre Eillington left the game with a left hip injury, and was unable to return. Grice wasn't asked to do much, carrying the ball five times for 16 yards. That was good enough to lead the team. He also made a difference in the passing game, hauling in three balls for 24 yards. Grice will take on the Chiefs Week 14.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Cards RB Stepfan Taylor not expected back Week 10
Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said "it's going to be real tight" for No. 2 running back Stepfan Taylor to return for Sunday's game against the Rams, reports ESPN.com. Taylor has missed two straight games with a calf injury. With Taylor out, rookie Marion Grice spelled starter Andre Ellington last week at Dallas. Grice played nine snaps and ran five times for 12 yards and a touchdown. "He has grown now in the offense," Arians said of Grice. "He's getting all the terminology down and he's been here over a month. It's time for him to step in."
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by Larry Hartstein |
Rookie RB Marion Grice hits paydirt
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Marion Grice got his first carries of the season Week 9 at Dallas, and he scored his first touchdown, too. Grice ran five times for 12 yards, including a 1-yard score late in the fourth quarter. He'll continue to back up Andre Ellington in Week 10 against the Rams.
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by Chris Cwik |
Cardinals list Week 7 inactives
The Arizona Cardinals have made RB Marion Grice, LB Desmond Bishop, LB Thomas Keiser, LB Glenn Carson, DT Bruce Gaston, TE Troy Niklas and DE Calais Campbell inactive Week 7 against the Raiders. Both Niklas and Campbell had been ruled out prior to the contest. Carson was considered questionable due to an ankle injury.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Cardinals announce Week 6 inactive list
The Arizona Cardinals have listed the following players as inactive for Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Redskins: running back Marion Grice, defensive tackle Bruce Gaston, tight end Troy Niklas (ankle), defensive end Calais Campbell (knee) and linebackers Desmond Bishop, Thomas Keiser and Glenn Carson (ankle). Guard Paul Fanaika (ankle, calf) is active after being listed as questionable, while linebacker Kenny Demens (back) and cornerbacks Patrick Peterson (ankle) and Justin Bethel (shoulder) are also active after being listed as probable for Sunday's game.
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