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Kick returns are back, and so is Cordarrelle Patterson: The four-time All-Pro returner and all-around weapon is signing with the Steelers on a two-year, $6M deal.

Aggressive move by Omar Khan and a reunion for Arthur Smith and Patterson, who just turned 33.

Related Players: Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren

Patterson wasn't used much in the offense last season, accruing only 50 rushing attempts and 11 targets in 14 games. The signing doesn't do a whole lot for fantasy purposes, but it should be exciting to watch the all-around player exploit the new NFL kickoff rules, regardless.

Chargers are trading WR Keenan Allen to the Bears for a fourth-round pick.

Related Players: Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, D.J. Moore, Tyler Scott, Velus Jones

The Chargers pass-catching group now looks very dire. There is no doubt that they will be loading up wherever they can through the draft but the offense looks questionable heading into 2024.

Velus Jones is all but guaranteed to lose the slot role he was pegged for in Chicago, as their WR room is starting to look pretty great. Caleb Williams could be in for an exciting rookie season, were the Bears to go that route.

The Chargers releasing WR Mike Williams, making him a free agent. Williams, on the books for a $32M cap hit, becomes a top FA WR available.

Related Players: Keenan Allen, Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston

Someone had to take the fall for the Chargers' inflated salary cap, and as it stands, the team chose Keenan Allen over Mike Williams. There's a chance he could return at a lower pricepoint, but with the rest of the NFL now able to make their pitches, that doesn't seem likely. Allen should be the typical target monster we've come to expect, assuming both health, and his employment with the team come Week 1.

Chargers' game status

QUESTIONABLE — Nick Vannett, Zion Johnson, Deane Leonard

DOUBTFUL — Kenneth Murray Jr., Tanner Muse, Nick Williams

OUT — Keenan Allen, Joshua Palmer, Joey Bosa

Related Players: Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton, Alex Erickson

The Chargers offense is circling the drain, and one more lost WR isn't going to help things. Avoiding everyone but Austin Ekeler is probably the best course of action.

Chargers ruled out WR Keenan Allen for Saturday’s game vs. Buffalo.

Related Players: Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton

The Bills are currently 12.5-point favorites, as the Chargers offense continues to take blows. Consider Joshua Palmer a WR3 in what looks to be a difficult matchup.

Wide receiver Keenan Allen may not be available for Giff Smith’s debut as the Chargers interim head coach.

Allen did not play in Brandon Staley’s final game as the team’s head coach because of a heel injury and he did not practice on Tuesday for the same reason.

Related players: Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton

The Chargers will host the Bills on Saturday night, and owners should at least have plenty of notice for a backup plan if Allen doesn't play. As we said last week, the Bolts have no reason to rush Allen back into their lineup. Palmer could be a replacement option if he's on your wire, and had a big game in Week 15. However, the Chargers trailed the Raiders and had nothing to lose on the offensive side. The Bills proved to be a tough matchup against the Cowboys in Week 15 against the Cowboys.

Rams running back Ronnie Rivers, who has been on IR, has been designated to return to practice per team.

Related players: Kyren Williams, Royce Freeman, Zach Evans

Rivers last played in Week 6 and was the main backup to Williams. When both backs landed on IR, the Rams went on an RB shopping spree and brought in the likes of Darrell Henderson, Freeman and Myles Gaskin. The team has since cut Henderson and Gaskin leaving Freeman as the main backup to Williams. A possible Rivers return could put him back in the RB2 spot, but that remains to be seen.

The Chargers ruled out WR Keenan Allen for Thursday night vs. the Raiders. A key weapon missing for new starting QB Easton Stick.

Related Players: Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston

The Chargers offense is shaping up to be a full fade outside of Austin Ekeler. Joshua Palmer can be considered for FLEX spots, but this is also his first game action since Week 8.

Steelers have everyone status quo or updated on today’s injury report except Isaac Seumalo (DNP again) and Diontae Johnson, who missed with a knee injury. TJ Watt (full) and Alex Highsmith (limited) remain on track. Najee Harris and Damontae Kazee were full participants.

Related Players: George Pickens, Pat Freiermuth, Allen Robinson

Johnson has been very unproductive since his first three games off the IR, topping 50 yards receiving only once in the last five games (57 yards last week). His catch rate has plummeted to 56.1%, which ranks 90th out of 100 qualifying receivers.
George Pickens was routinely productive while Johnson was sidelined, and has four games with 80+ receiving yards on the season. He would get a nice bump if his teammate were to miss Week 15.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen (heel) missed his second straight practice on the team’s estimated report.

Related players: Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Jalen Guyton

LA plays on Thursday night against the Raiders. With Justin Herbert out, and Easton Stick in at QB, things could get ugly for the Chargers on offense in Week 15. Palmer is off the IR and could very well serve as the team's WR1 with Johnston and Guyton also in the mix. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, the Chargers really don't have a reason to rush Allen back on the field at this point.