Vick feeling 'fine' but still in question for week 3

Sep 19, 2011

At the Andy Reid press conference Monday, Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder said QB Mike Vick "was a little bit off" after getting a concussion but Vick said he "was fine" on the plane home.

Vick told Reid and his teammates he was "fine" as well. The team was going to meet with Vick later today for more tests.

A lot needs to go on over the next week, Burkholder added. He also said he can give no time frame on when Vick will return.

Fantasy Impact:

Burkholder said Vick wasn't far off as far as being able to pass the tests he needs to to get back on the field, but didn't give any specific numbers. Consider Vick iffy at best for this week based on the NFL's rules for player safety. Unless Vince Young is cleared to play, Mike Kafka would be the starter against the Giants. Reid said Young is "getting close" to 100%.

The Eagles kept the playcalling simple for Kafka, but that's something Reid admitted he regretted at his press conference. Still, Kafka is a significant dowgrade to Vick, and even Young.

Reid said more updates would come later this week.

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.