Steven Jackson: "I feel like I am in my prime."

Apr 19, 2012

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson feels like he's in his prime going his ninth season in the NFL.
Jackson has rushed for 1,000 yards in seven consecutive seasons, but he still feels like he has a lot of tread left on his tires.

"I feel like I am in my prime, I feel I am there right now," Jackson said. "I'm excited about what I can do in this offense. Coach (Jeff) Fisher has a track record of having some running backs, and I hope to add my name to it."

Fisher doesn't think Jackson, who will turn 29 on July 22, is wearing down.

"When a big back gets old, you look for one thing," Fisher said. "Is he getting hit? Or, is he getting tackled? Steven is still getting tackled, he's not getting hit. He has a lot left."

Fantasy Impact:

Fantasy owners have a tendency to jump the gun when it comes to writing off older RBs in an attempt to avoid the dreaded drop off season. Fred Jackson, Michael Turner and Steven Jackson were examples of this in 2011 and they all finished in the top 15 in total fantasy points. Jackson and Turner would represent good value in the 4th and 5th rounds, respectively, for teams that load up on WRs & QBs in the early rounds.

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.