James Starks did tweak ankle on Thanksgiving

Nov 30, 2011

Running back James Starks went into the Lions game with a knee and ankle injury, and was pulled after the first series of the third quarter. HC Mike McCarthy said he was being careful with Starks, but the second-year back did suffer another ankle injury before being pulled.

Starks said he wants to practice this week, but doesn’t know what he availability will be.

“I’m doing good,” Starks said. “I think it helped a lot to get a couple days off. Get to rest a little bit, do some treatment and come back healthy.”

Starks downplayed the latest injury.

“It’s nothing horrible,” “Obviously, the knee was more of a concern because I was bent up and things like that and it felt weird a certain ways, but that went away fast.

“Nothing’s really a big deal.”

Fantasy Impact:

After the game, Starks said he was healthy while McCarthy admitted that Starks injured his ankle. He had a few extra days to rest, but we'll want to see Starks at practice before trusting him in our flex. If Starks can't go, Ryan Grant would be a sneaky start against his old team (NYG).

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.