Ravens Beat: RB J.K. Dobbins looking more comfortable Monday

Aug 16, 2022

The Ravens also were boosted by running back J.K. Dobbins’ return to the practice field. Dobbins was activated off the PUP list last week and was on the field early for two practices. He was then held out of the practices over the weekend and Harbaugh said he was in the “evaluation” period. For what it’s worth, he looked more comfortable Monday running and going through drills than he did last week.

Related players: Gus Edwards

Fantasy Impact:

Harbaugh said Dobbins “looked good,” according to the story. Harbaugh went on to say Dobbins is "kind of back on track, and I thought he looked a little better than he did before." Harbaugh added Dobbins continues to improve. Having Dobbins back for Week 1 would be a big deal. There's a lot of hype around his return and the run-first offense the Ravens look like they are planning to run. Assuming Edwards is healthy, he will have a role as well, which could cap Dobbins' fantasy value.

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.