Perine is competing for a role in Denver's backfield but could end up being a cap casualty if other running backs step up, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports. Perine has a non-guaranteed $3 million salary for the second season of his two-year contract. That's a reasonable number for someone who offers good pass protection and reliable hands while also playing special teams, but the Broncos could nonetheless cut/trade Perine if they feel comfortable with Jaleel McLaughlin, Blake Watson or Tyler Badie as a passing-down specialist. None of those guys can match Perine for size, blocking or experience, but they'd probably all have him beat on speed and quickness. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams and fifth-round pick Audric Estime are more likely to get playing time on early downs.
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2023 Season Stats
Samaje Perine Career Stats
Career Stats
Rushing
| Year | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 53 | 238 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 95 | 394 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 55 | 246 | 5 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 63 | 301 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 8 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 175 | 603 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
Receiving
| Year | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TDS | LNG | YAC | YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17 | 50 | 56 | 455 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 462 | 27 |
| 2022 | 16 | 38 | 51 | 287 | 8 | 4 | 32 | 321 | 18 |
| 2021 | 16 | 27 | 31 | 196 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 198 | 12 |
| 2020 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 66 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 89 | 4 |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 2017 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 182 | 8 | 1 | 25 | 206 | 11 |
Samaje Perine Season Stats 2023
Previous Game (@ Las Vegas Raiders 1/7)
2023 Regular Season Stats
Samaje Perine Game Log 2023
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Opp
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Result
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CAR
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YDS
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AVG
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TD
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LNG
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FD
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REC
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TGTS
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YDS
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AVG
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TDS
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LNG
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YAC
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1/7
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L
14-27
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3
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7
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2.3
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0
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5
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1
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3
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4
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23
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7.7
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0
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11
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32
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12/31
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W
16-9
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4
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10
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2.5
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0
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5
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1
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2
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2
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16
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8
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0
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11
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17
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12/24
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L
23-26
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1
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2
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2
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0
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2
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0
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4
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5
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27
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6.8
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0
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13
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31
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12/16
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L
17-42
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6
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37
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6.2
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0
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12
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2
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1
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1
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11
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11
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0
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11
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8
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12/10
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W
24-7
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2
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8
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4
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0
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5
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1
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5
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5
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36
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7.2
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0
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9
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43
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|
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12/3
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L
17-22
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1
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1
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1
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0
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1
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0
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2
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2
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5
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2.5
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0
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5
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7
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|
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11/26
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W
29-12
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7
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55
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7.9
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1
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24
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4
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1
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1
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11
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11
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0
|
11
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9
|
|
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11/19
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W
21-20
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1
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7
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7
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0
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7
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0
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7
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7
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60
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8.6
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0
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17
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54
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|
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11/13
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W
24-22
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1
|
8
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8
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0
|
8
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0
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3
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3
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35
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11.7
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0
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18
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30
|
|
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10/29
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W
24-9
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1
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5
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5
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0
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5
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0
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2
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3
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16
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8
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0
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10
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20
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|
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10/22
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W
19-17
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2
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10
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5
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0
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5
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0
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3
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3
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31
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10.3
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0
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19
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27
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|
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10/12
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L
8-19
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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2
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2
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16
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8
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0
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15
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21
|
|
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10/8
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L
21-31
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6
|
22
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3.7
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0
|
8
|
1
|
4
|
5
|
73
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18.3
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0
|
29
|
73
|
|
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10/1
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W
31-28
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6
|
12
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2
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0
|
5
|
1
|
2
|
2
|
23
|
11.5
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0
|
12
|
21
|
|
|
9/24
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L
20-70
|
3
|
9
|
3
|
0
|
3
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0
|
2
|
3
|
15
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7.5
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0
|
8
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13
|
|
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9/17
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L
33-35
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1
|
4
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4
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0
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4
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0
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3
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4
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20
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6.7
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0
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9
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23
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|
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9/10
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L
16-17
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8
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41
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5.1
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0
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12
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3
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4
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4
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37
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9.3
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0
|
20
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33
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| Regular Season Totals |
53
|
238
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4.3
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1
|
24
|
14
|
50
|
56
|
455
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9.1
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0
|
29
|
462
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Potential cap casualty
Perine is competing for a role in Denver's backfield but could end up being a cap casualty if other running backs step up, Nick Kosmider of The Athletic reports. Perine has a non-guaranteed $3 million salary for the second season of his two-year contract. That's a reasonable number for someone who offers good pass protection and reliable hands while also playing special teams, but the Broncos could nonetheless cut/trade Perine if they feel comfortable with Jaleel McLaughlin, Blake Watson or Tyler Badie as a passing-down specialist. None of those guys can match Perine for size, blocking or experience, but they'd probably all have him beat on speed and quickness. Meanwhile, Javonte Williams and fifth-round pick Audric Estime are more likely to get playing time on early downs.
Five touches in win
Perine played 15 of the Broncos' 59 offensive snaps Sunday, behind starter Javonte Williams (31) and ahead of Jaleel McLaughlin (10). The veteran Perine has earned minimal usage on the ground; however, he remains relatively active as a receiver out of the backfield. Perine has reeled in at least two catches in every game this season, totaling 20 receptions for 215 yards through the first seven contests this season. With both Williams and McLaughlin handling most of the rushing duties, Perine will likely need to continue to see multiple looks through the air if he is to reach even modest fantasy relevance. The 28-year-old will look to be more involved when the Broncos host the Chiefs in Week 8.