Jamaal Charles strains his foot

Aug 12, 2013

I'm told that HC Andy Reid and GM John Dorsey do not believe Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles foot injury is matter of serious concern based on diagnosis.

Update: Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Charles is “fine."

Fantasy Impact:

Charles left practice early on Monday with what's being called a foot strain. Now there are reports calling it a foot sprain, which does open the door to Lisfranc. But, Tuesday a.m. saw Charles walking to practice without pads, but also without anything on his foot, according to beat writers.

Our resident injury expert here at 4for4, Russell Manalastas, said the timetable will vary for Charles depending on severity and location, which are key, of the sprain/strain on the ligament. For now, it looks like he and his fantasy owners, may have dodged a bullet. He's considered a top-four overall pick in drafts this year. We will continue to monitor Charles' situation.

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.