Matt Cassel had appendectomy

Dec 08, 2010

Kansas City quarterback Matt Cassel underwent laparoscopic surgery on his appendix Wednesday morning.

The Chiefs at first refused to say why he was not at practice, then said he had a successful appendectomy and would return to work this week.

While there won't be an offiical injury designation until Friday, Cassel is being viewed as questionable for Sunday's AFC West showdown at San Diego, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The team believes there's a 50 percent chance of him playing against the Chargers, the source said.

Coach Todd Haley said earlier Wednesday it's only a coincidence that third-string quarterback Tyler Palko was promoted off the practice squad Wednesday. The backup is Brodie Croyle, who has not played this season.

Fantasy Impact:

Croyle under center would be a blow to fantasy stud Dwayne Bowe, but expect Croyle to still get him the ball. In 9 games with Croyle starting Bowe has 43 receptions, 511 yards & 4TDs.

If Cassel can't go, expect the leagues leading rushing team to lean even more on the running game in a must win game against the Chargers.

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.