Victor Cruz back at practice

Sep 28, 2015

On Thursday night against Washington, the Giants finally got their first win.

On Monday, they were finally getting healthy.

During the portion of practice open to the media, the Giants had a host of injured players back on the field, including Victor Cruz. The wide receiver, out since mid-August with a calf injury, is still trying to make his return from last year's torn left patellar knee tendon.

Fantasy Impact:

The Cruz sighting came just a day after he announced in an Internet video that he would be making his season debut against the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday. It's another weapon in the Giants offense and it could even help Odell Beckham Jr. find more space in the field while helping Eli Manning's fantasy value at the same time. Cruz might be a risk to play in fantasy lineups his first game back. It's hard to tell just how much he'll be involved in the offense on top of it being a tough matchup.

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.