Homer joined the Bears in the offseason. He is more likely to be a thorn in the other backs' side on passing downs than he is to make an actual Fantasy impact. You can leave him on the waiver wire to start the year.
Homer failed to catch his lone target in the Bears' 30-12 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
Even with the Bears playing without Khalil Herbert (IR, ankle) and Roschon Johnson (concussion), Homer played behind Darrynton Evans for change-of-pace duties. It seems likely Homer will contribute on special teams more than he will on offense, as he's yet to have an offensive touch in six games played.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Upgrades to full practice
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Homer (hamstring) was a full participant in practice Thursday.
Homer thus stands to return this Sunday against Las Vegas after missing one game with a hamstring injury. He should get some work on passing downs, if nothing else, rejoining a backfield that featured D'Onta Foreman and Darrynton Evans in a Week 6 loss to Minnesota. Roschon Johnson (concussion) missed another practice Thursday, and Khalil Herbert (ankle) is out for at least three more games on injured reserve.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Limited in practice
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Homer (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
The return to practice gives him some shot to play this Sunday against the Raiders after missing Week 6, but Homer likely would get most of his work on passing downs even with Khalil Herbert (ankle) on injured reserve and Roschon Johnson (concussion) looking uncertain to be available this week. D'Onta Foreman and Darrynton Evans handled all the backfield snaps in this past Sunday's loss to Minnesota while Herbert, Johnson and Homer were out.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Among three RBs ruled out
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Homer (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Homer failed to practice at all during the week and will be joined on the sidelines Sunday by Khalil Herbert (ankle) and Roschon Johnson (concussion) while D'Onta Foreman and Darrynton Evans lead Chicago's banged-up backfield. If Homer recovers in time to face the Raiders in Week 7, he could take on a larger role if Herbert and Johnson are still sidelined.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Absent for another practice
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Homer (hamstring) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.
Homer has taken all but two of his 75 snaps on special teams through Chicago's first five games, but his status for this Sunday's game against the Vikings takes on greater importance while the top two backs on the Bears' depth chart, Khalil Herbert (ankle) and Roschon Johnson (concussion), are both nursing injuries. Unfortunately for Homer, he's joined Herbert and Johnson on the sideline for both of the Bears' first two Week 6 practices, leaving all three backs trending toward sitting out Sunday. If that's the case, D'Onta Foreman would likely be in line to serve as the Bears' lead option on the ground, while Darrynton Evans could fill the change-of-pace/passing-down role that might have otherwise gone to Johnson or Homer.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Homer (hamstring) was unable to practice Wednesday.
The vast majority of Homer's playing time this season has occurred on special teams, as he's earned only two snaps on offense through five games. With the Bears' top two running backs in Khalil Herbert (ankle) and Roschon Johnson (concussion) also sitting out Wednesday, there's an opening for Homer to get some run on offense if he can get past his own health concern. In any case, the current healthy backs on Chicago's active roster are D'Onta Foreman, Darrynton Evans and Khari Blasingame.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Might not return
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Homer suffered a hamstring injury on Thursday night against the Commanders and is listed as questionable to return.
The backup's exit leaves the Bears with just one available running back in starter Khalil Herbert. Roschon Johnson (concussion) already been ruled out, and D'Onta Foreman is inactive.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Ready to go against Broncos
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Homer (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Homer had a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's game but will be active after managing two limited practices to close the week. He's played only two offensive snaps this season, with his role instead coming on special teams.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Questionable to face Denver
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Homer (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Broncos, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
Homer has mainly played special teams as the Bears' third or fourth running back, seeing just two offensive snaps. If he would need to miss Week 4, Homer's absence wouldn't be felt on offense.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Limited Thursday
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Homer (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Chicago's third-string running back popped up on the team's injury report Thursday after practicing in full Wednesday. Homer hasn't touched the ball on offense this year, primarily playing on special teams. If he's unable to go against the Broncos this coming Sunday, D'Onta Foreman will likely suit up for the second time this season.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Totals six touches Saturday
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Homer recorded five carries for 13 yards and one catch (on one target) for four yards during Saturday's 24-17 preseason defeat at Indianapolis.
With Khalil Herbert sitting out Saturday, the Bears trotted out D'Onta Foreman, rookie fourth-round pick Roschon Johnson and Homer in order. Foreman managed four touches for 18 yards, while Johnson reeled off a 14-yard run and 11-yard reception on his way to eight touches for 43 total yards. Considering Homer's prowess as a pass catcher, that likely will be his calling card if he's able to land a regular role in Chicago's offense. He'll have one more opportunity to stake a claim in the team's exhibition finale Saturday, Aug. 26 against the Bills.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Battling for role
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Homer may be in line to make the Bears' regular-season roster due to his role as a key special teamer, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic reports.
Homer is competing with Trestan Ebner for the No. 4 running back role. Although both players have had positive moments during camp, the Bears will likely need Homer to be heavily involved on special teams. That could give him a leg up in the battle with Ebner. Unless the team has multiple injuries at running back, it's unlikely the No. 4 role results in many offensive snaps.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Could be on roster bubble
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Homer is expected to compete with Trestan Ebner for the final running back spot on the Bears' roster, Kevin Fishbain of the Athletic reports.
Homer was signed in the offseason to a two-year $4 million deal with $1.75 million guaranteed while Ebner was a 2022 sixth-round draft pick. As a rookie, Ebner averaged 2.3 yards per carry on 24 attempts and did little to earn added playing time. Homer was used as a receiving back and on special teams during his time in Seattle, but he failed to top 37 touches in any of his four seasons. With this camp battle being for the fourth running back spot behind D'Onta Foreman, Khalil Herbert and Roschon Johnson, special teams work could be the deciding factor, and Homer has an edge in experience in that capacity.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Could have role in offense
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Homer figures to be a key special teamer for the Bears and could also earn a role on passing downs, Brad Biggs of The Chicago Tribune reports.
He struggled to stay healthy in Seattle and didn't get many opportunities as a runner, but Homer nonetheless managed to develop a reputation for pass-blocking while also handling a lot of special teams snaps whenever healthy. The 2019 sixth-round pick signed a two-year, $4 million deal with $1.75 million guaranteed this March, making him part of a Chicago backfield that also includes Khalil Herbert, D'Onta Foreman and rookie fourth-rounder Roschon Johnson.
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Bears' Travis Homer: Heading to Chicago
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Homer (ankle) agreed Tuesday with the Bears on a two-year deal worth up to $4.5 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Bears are looking to add running back depth behind Khalil Herbert after losing David Montgomery to the Lions in free agency. Homer spent his first four seasons with the Seahawks and contributed as backfield depth and as a core special teamer. He accumulated 114 rushing yards on 18 carries to go along with 56 receiving yards on 11 receptions across 16 games last season.
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Seahawks' Travis Homer: Likely to sit out Week 18
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Homer (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Rams, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Barring some dramatic improvement in his recovery from the ankle sprain leading up to the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, Homer will sit out a critical regular-season finale for the Seahawks, who can punch their ticket to the postseason with a win plus a Green Bay loss to Detroit later Sunday. Assuming Homer ends up being inactive for Week 18, the Seahawks will likely turn to DeeJay Dallas to serve as the top change-of-pace option behind lead back Kenneth Walker.
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Seahawks' Travis Homer: Still no activity at practice
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Homer (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Homer is seeking to end his DNP streak at one game, but a sprained ankle hasn't allowed him to practice since Week 16 prep. Fellow running backs Kenneth Walker (ankle/illness) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) also didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday, so the state of the position group remains up in the air in the midst of Week 18 prep. If Walker is able to play Sunday against the Rams, he likely would be the Seahawks' primary backfield option, which would leave some snaps and touches for whoever among Homer and Dallas are available. In the end, Homer's status could receive some clarity, one way or another, upon the release of Friday's injury report.
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Seahawks' Travis Homer: No practice reps Wednesday
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Homer (ankle) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Homer sprained his ankle Week 16 at Kansas City, which kept him out of on-field work last week and eventually resulted in an inactive status this past Sunday versus the Jets. With no practice reps evident since suffering the injury, he doesn't appear to be in a great spot to play Week 18 against the Rams. Still, because head coach Pete Carroll told John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site on Monday that Homer may be able to return for Sunday's game, the running back's status will be one to watch as the week goes on. Notably, position mates Kenneth Walker (ankle/illness) and DeeJay Dallas (ankle) also sat out Wednesday, so the team's backfield again is in flux.
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Seahawks' Travis Homer: Could return Sunday
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Head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Travis Homer (ankle) could return Week 18 against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Homer suffered the injury Week 16 against the Chiefs and he was unable to suit up in Sunday's win over the Jets. His ability to return would certainly be a boost to the Seahawks' depth at running back in Sunday's pivotal game against the Rams, which they need to win to have a chance to earn a playoff spot.
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Seahawks' Travis Homer: Sitting out Sunday
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Homer (ankle) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Jets.
Homer was forced out Week 16 in Kansas City with what was eventually termed an ankle sprain, which didn't allow him to practice during Week 17 prep. With his status confirmed, he won't be an option to get touches behind the Seahawks' top running back Kenneth Walker (ankle). Instead, DeeJay Dallas is the likeliest candidate to earn complementary snaps while Walker gets the bulk of the workload.
