Well, if Pete Carroll's approach is any indication, the...

Aug 13, 2010

Well, if Pete Carroll's approach is any indication, the Seahawks may try a strength-in-numbers approach out of the backfield. He hasn't even named a starter yet between Julius Jones and Justin Forsett not to mention Leon Washington, who's farther along in his recovery from a compound fracture than anyone could have reasonably expected.

So what are the impressions of the running backs heading into this first exhibition game?

"The strength of our group is our group," said Sherman Smith, Seattle running backs coach. "It's not one guy, it's the entire group. They all complement each other, they all compete against each other, they all push each other, they all cheer for each other. And I think they have talents that are really going to help us out. I think we get something different from each and every one of them when they go in the game so that's what is exciting about this group."

Fantasy Impact:

Wonderful....another team going with a RBBC approach. With so many teams doing this, it places higher value on grabbing a WR early since there will be plenty of RBs later in the draft.

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.