Cowboys injury updates

Jan 05, 2010

Running back Tashard Choice said he was feeling much better Tuesday, which is a good sign after missing all but one snap against Philadelphia with a concussion, but he will not practice.

The Cowboys will be cautious with Choice, who has passed the neurological tests and will be eligible to play Saturday as long as he does not have any more symptoms during the course of the week.

Right tackle Marc Colombo will practice with the team for the first time since suffering a fractured fibula and high ankle sprain on Nov. 15 at Green Bay. The bone has healed and the ligaments are fine. It's a question of pain tolerance, and that will not stop Colombo. He will have his left ankle heavily taped for added support.

Safety Pat Watkins will practice for the first time since suffering a sprained posterior cruciate ligament covering a kick against San Diego on Dec. 13. He will wear a brace but he hopes to be able to play Saturday vs. the Eagles.

Cornerback Terence Newman has a bruised knee that has caused him some issues the last few weeks but is not expected to keep him out of any practice.

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Chargers to sign RB J.K. Dobbins on one-year deal

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 7:45 PM EDT

Former Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins is planning to sign with the #Chargers on a one-year deal. Electric when healthy, Dobbins — who averages 5.8 yards per carry in his career — reunites with OC Greg Roman and can hit the market again in March.

Related Players: Gus Edwards

Fantasy Impact:

Dobbins has had poor injury luck in his career, but has only managed 234 total rushes since being drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. This is a low-risk, high-reward move by the Chargers and might give them a runway to wait a little longer in the '24 Draft before they address the position.

Apr 16

Cowboys sign RB Royce Freeman

Todd Archer

Apr 16 · 8:15 PM EDT

The Cowboys have signed running back Royce Freeman to a one-year deal. Freeman had 319 yards on 77 carries with 2 touchdowns last year for the Los Angeles Rams. He was 3rd round pick of Denver in '18.

Related Players: Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn

Fantasy Impact:

Freeman hasn't rushed for 500 yards since 2018, his rookie season. This shouldn't have any impact on the team drafting at the position and/or bringing back Ezekiel Elliott.

Apr 15

Eagles sign WR DeVonta Smith to three-year extension

Ian Rapoport

Apr 15 · 10:45 AM EDT

The Eagles have paid another big-time, rising player. This time, WR DeVonta Smith gets a 3-year, $75M contract extension that includes $51M guaranteed.

Related Players: A.J. Brown, DeVante Parker, Parris Campbell

Fantasy Impact:

Great news for Jalen Hurts and the Eagles offense as a whole. Smith will continue his 1b role in which he finished the 2023 season as fantasy's WR22.