Kubiak: Arian Foster's calf is "fine"

Aug 14, 2013

Texans RB Arian Foster was supposed to be ready for the start of practice July 26, but it is going on three weeks now and he’s still on the physically unable to perform list with calf and back issues.

“Any time guys aren’t on the field, you’re concerned (about) when they get back. But as far as are we concerned about him at this point, no, we know what we’re going through,” Gary Kubiak said. “We know where we’re at, so we’ve got time.

“Do I want him out here? Yes. He needs to work to get ready for the season, and I think we’re awful close to doing that.”

While recuperating from the calf injury, Foster developed a sore back.

“I think his calf is fine, but his back’s bothering him a little,” Kubiak said. “There’s some tightness in his back, and we’re trying to find the right moment to get started in the process."

Fantasy Impact:

We're generally not concerned about Foster's status for Week 1, but it would nice to see him healthy and practicing. We currently have him ranked #5 in PPR formats, but that tier of RBs is very tight.

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.