Dolphins WR Kenny Stills' ankle injury opens door for others

Aug 12, 2018

Kenny Stills is being put on ice.

The Miami Dolphins held Stills out of Sunday’s practice because of a left ankle injury the starting receiver apparently suffered in Thursday’s 26-24 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Coach Adam Gase said the team will be “smart about this,” referring to the injury.

“He tried to go out there today. I want to make sure that he’s healthy before we put [him on the field],” Gase said. “I don’t want this to be a thing that’s going into the season, or we’re four weeks in and he’s still hurt.”

Related players: Albert Wilson, Jakeem Grant

Fantasy Impact:

HC Adam Gase isn't in a rush to get Stills back and thinks it's important for all the receivers to develop some chemistry with QB Ryan Tannehill. Gase said he plans to use Stills' absence to work on different personnel groups and packages that cater to Wilson, a physical receiver who excels in the run-after-catch department, and Grant, whose sub 4.3-second 40-time speed threatens cornerbacks.

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.