RB Torain, SS Landry look to be out for Redskins

Nov 18, 2010

Another player sidelined with a hamstring injury is running back Ryan Torain, who on Monday -- two weeks after originally suffering the strain -- had a setback during pregame warmups. Torain didn't practice yesterday or today and doesn't appear likely to play on Sunday.

Strong safety LaRon Landry said today that the condition of his sore left Achilles’ tendon is as bad as it has been all season and that it's to the point that he doesn’t expect to play on Sunday when the Redskins take on the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

Without Landry, the Redskins lose their most versatile player and co-leader in tackles. (Landry and middle linebacker London Fletcher have 85 tackles apiece, which ties them for fourth in the NFL).

Fantasy Impact:

The loss of Landry doesn't help a secondary that's among the worst in the league. With Torain and Portis probably out, Keiland Williams looks to be in store for the workload against the Titans. Even in a blowout game last week against the Eagles, Williams put up nice fantasy numbers.

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.