McCoy: 'We're going to see how it goes' if RB Melvin Gordon plays Week 16

Dec 19, 2016

San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is recovering from a hip strain and a knee sprain, suffered while playing the Carolina Panthers in Week 14.

"We're going to see how it goes. Not a lot has changed since the other day," HC Mike McCoy said.

Fantasy Impact:

McCoy said the team will do what's best for Gordon. He did say once he's ready to go they'd evaluate the situation. He did add Gordon has a great mindset, is chomping at the bit and has been working hard to get back on the field as he's just a few yards shy of 1,000 for the season. Realistically, it doesn't make a lot of sense for the team to put Gordon back on the field with just two games left and their season over, but McCoy and the team certainly haven't ruled that out. We've have to assume even if he plays, he wouldn't get the full workload fantasy owners have been used to.

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.