Dallas RB Felix Jones will miss week 7, perhaps longer

Oct 17, 2011

Running back Felix Jones sprained an ankle, which will keep him out at least one game and likely longer.

Jerry Jones said he is "concerned" about his starting running back's availability for the short term. It is a high-ankle sprain.

Without Jones, the Cowboys turned to DeMarco Murray, who finished with 32 yards on 10 carries.

Murray said he is ready to assume a bigger role with Felix Jones on the sideline.

Fantasy Impact:

Murray seems to be next in line to get carries and Tashard Choice will likely be in the mix, too. The Dallas running game hasn't been impressive this year but can be a factor in the passing game. Choice has three catches last week while Murray had one. Murray looks to be the guy to target off the wire if you need help, but it's likely he won't rank much higher than a borderline RB2.

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.