Signs point to a big season from Green Bay RB Aaron Jones

Jun 17, 2019

Everything about this offense lends itself to tailback Aaron Jones having a terrific season. The acceleration, anticipation and vision that Jones has shown to be his best traits are the perfect attributes for the wide-zone system LaFleur installed. That LaFleur’s offense also affords running backs plenty of opportunities in the passing game — a proclamation reinforced by plenty of receiving drills in practice — should only boost Jones’ productivity in 2019.

Fantasy Impact:

In his first two years in the league, Aaron Jones posted a combined 1,404 yards and 13 touchdowns, while missing four games per season. His receptions went from a mere nine in 2017 to 26 last season, gaining more looks in the passing game even as his sophomore season wore on. Jones put in the effort to revamp his diet in the hopes of maintaining durability for the 2019 season and should get the bulk of the backfield load in this new Matt LaFleur offense, which allows for plenty of work for RBs in the passing game.

John Paulson has Jones ranked as RB15 heading into the 2019 season with a third-round price tag.

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.