QB Schaub to test knee

Nov 18, 2010

It’s a big day for Matt Schaub.

He didn’t practice Wednesday after being hospitalized for a bursa sac issue in his right knee, but coach Gary Kubiak said Schaub should be on the field for practice today and all indications are he's expected to play Sunday.

The Texans certainly need Schaub on the field to face the Jets this week, but we may not know his status until game time.

A hospital stay suggests doctors were aggressively fighting an infection with IV antibiotics. If that doesn’t work, things could get more complicated.

We’ve heard a lot about the improvements Dan Orlovsky has made in his second season with the Texans. But as Houston tries to pull to 5-5, it certainly doesn’t want to have to rely on Orlovsky proving he’s better while playing against a complex, blitz-happy defense.

Matt Leinart’s been the No. 3 all year.

Stay tuned for a Schaub update this afternoon.

Fantasy Impact:

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.