Portis' injury didn't factor in reduced playing time

Sep 30, 2010

Despite seeing reduced playing time in the second half of last week’s loss to St. Louis, Redskins running back Clinton Portis remains on the same page with coach Mike Shanahan “until they notify me of something different.”

“I consider myself a feature back, one of the best backs and I’ll always feel that way,” Portis added in the Redskins locker room. “I don’t think anything’s changed. Sunday just didn’t work.”

Portis played only 24 of 54 snaps against the Rams, including nine second-half plays as the Redskins worked in Ryan Torain and Keiland Williams.

On Monday, Shanahan said Portis was slowed by a hand injury but Portis maintains he’s healthy.

“It ain’t nothing to clarify; it was the game plan, bro,” Portis said. “Sunday is over with. We’ve got the Eagles this week and we have to prepare and be ready for them, no matter who’s at the helm.”

Fantasy Impact:

Ryan Torain and Keiland Williams will probably factor in this week's game plan against the Eagles as well. It's looking more like a committee situation in Washington and maybe one to stay away from for now.

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.