Darren Sproles questionable with swelling in hand

Nov 16, 2012

New Orleans Saints running back Darren Sproles has enjoyed a good week of practice, according interim Saints coach Joe Vitt. But there remains some swelling in Sproles' broken left hand, so the Saints officially listed Sproles as questionable for Sunday's game at the Oakland Raiders.

"We are trying to get the swelling out," Sproles said, adding he hopes to play. "That's the main thing. But it is going to swell because it is trying to heal."

Sproles said ultimately the team doctors will determine if it is wise to play him against the Raiders.

"Whatever the doctors tell me," Sproles said. "They have the final decision."

Fantasy Impact:

The Saints have a late kickoff on Sunday, so owners should prepare for the worst by picking up Pierre Thomas, Chris Ivory or Mark Ingram as a backup plan. The Raiders are a great matchup for whoever totes the ball for the Saints.

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.