Lions RB Smith looks to play in week 4

Sep 27, 2010

Kevin Smith is ready to hit Green Bay's Frozen Tundra running for his first game action of the season in his recovery from a severe knee injury.

Smith, who led the Lions in rushing the last two seasons, sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Game 13 last season.

A toe injury to rookie tailback Jahvid Best in Sunday's 24-10 loss at Minnesota could open the way for Smith to play on Sunday. Maurice Morris and Aaron Brown are the other healthy tailbacks on the roster.

Smith was guardedly optimistic when he spoke about playing on Sunday.

“It's pretty clear-cut," Smith said Monday afternoon. “I pretty much know right know. I'll leave it until Wednesday."

Does he feel better about playing than he did a week ago?

“Yeah. Pretty much," Smith said. “Hopefully, it doesn't turn into a letdown."

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.

Lions RB Smith looks to play in week 4

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

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Eagles sign WR DeVonta Smith to three-year extension

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