DeSean Jackson is proving his place in camp

Aug 07, 2009

Watch out for wide receiver Desean Jackson when he cuts to the inside or curls to the outside.

Be even more alert when the game is on the line and the Eagles have to go deep and you're a cornerback trying to cover the speedy Jackson one-on-one.

Since his first practice at training camp July 30, the second-year Jackson has dusted every cornerback that's tried to cover him.

Jackson, coming off team highs in receptions (62) and yards (912), has enjoyed getting passes thrown his way and being in the spotlight and has proclaimed himself without a doubt the Eagles' No.1 receiver.

Hard to argue with him.

''I'm not calling the plays, not scheming anything up, but as many balls that come my way, I'm going to catch them,'' Jackson said. ''The biggest thing is just being consistent and I'm going through this camp being consistent, working hard, putting the work in because there is no substitute for the work that you put in.''

Fantasy Impact:

Apr 17

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

Tom Pelissero

Apr 17 · 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.