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  • Slated to join Chargers
    Dobbins (Achilles) is in line to sign a one-contract with the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Advice: A second-round pick of the Ravens in 2020, Dobbins had two of his first four pro seasons cut short due to an ACL tear in 2021 and then a torn left Achilles in Week 1 of the 2023 campaign. In his 24 career appearances, he's averaged a robust 5.8 yards on 234 carries, gathered in 27 of 35 targets for 177 yards and scored 13 total touchdowns. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache penned a letter to NFL teams in late March that Dobbins had received medical clearance to participate in football activities, but his new contract will be contingent on a physical. Once the move west to L.A. becomes official, Dobbins will join forces with former teammate Gus Edwards at the top of the RB depth chart, giving him some sway in fantasy working alongside QB Justin Herbert. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:40 pm
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    138th
  • Rashaad Penny visits Seahawks
    Free agent RB Rashaad Penny visited the Seahawks Wednesday.

    Advice: Penny spent last season with the Eagles, appearing in three games and getting 11 carries for 33 yards. His role was reduced in the Philly backfield after spending five seasons with the Seahawks. Penny visited his former team with a chance to rejoin a backfield that looks different from his last stint in Seattle. If Penny does join the Seahawks, he would back up Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet as a depth piece. Rotoworld Yesterday, 4:05 pm
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    177th
  • Darius Slayton not present at voluntary workouts
    Darius Slayton did not report to the Giants’ voluntary offseason workouts.

    Advice: Slayton not reporting to voluntary workouts is a little less alarming than Justin Jefferson and CeeDee Lamb not reporting, but their decision to stay away all comes from the same place. Like Jefferson and Lamb, Slayton is also in the final year of his contract and is in search of a long-term extension. Slayton, 27, has led the Giants in receiving in four of his last five seasons, and led the way with 50-770-4 in 2023. A deep threat who has averaged 15.2 YPR for his career, Slayton has gone for 740 or more yards in all but one season in his career, but doesn’t offer much in the way of consistent receiving production. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Giants re-up with Slayton on a deal that leaves both sides feeling satisfied, which shouldn’t come at too high a cost. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:37 pm
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    142nd
  • Bulks up during offseason
    Achane appears to have added muscle to his frame through his workouts earlier this offseason, Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post reports.

    Advice: A photo of Achane showing up for OTAs went viral, with some saying he looks much larger than he did during his rookie campaign. It's his second offseason bulking up for football without also considering track and field, though at this point it's unclear how much muscle he's added relative to his weight from the 2023 NFL Combine, where he ran a 4.32-second 40-yard dash at 188 pounds. Achane averaged 7.8 yards per carry and scored a touchdown per game last season, albeit with injuries (six missed games) and Raheem Mostert's presence (209 carries) limiting the rookie to 103 carries and 27 catches in his 11 appearances. The Dolphins still have Mostert under contract -- along with backups Jeff Wilson, Salvon Ahmed (foot) and Chris Brooks -- but they'll presumably prepare Achane with more of the backfield work in his second NFL season. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:53 am
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    18th
  • Cowboys sign Royce Freeman
    Cowboys signed RB Royce Freeman, formerly of the Rams, to a one-year contract.

    Advice: Freeman has bounced around the league in his six seasons, most recently spending 2023 with the Rams. He rushed 77 times for 319 yards and two touchdowns in a backup capacity, getting his most opportunities in Kyren Williams’ absence. The veteran now joins a sparse Cowboys backfield that currently has Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn as its top two running backs. Freeman’s signing should not take the Cowboys out of the running to add another back in this year’s draft. Rotoworld Tuesday, 5:23 pm
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    1636th
  • Trent Taylor returning to 49ers on one-year deal
    The 49ers have agreed to terms with Trent Taylor, formerly of the Bears, on a one-year deal.

    Advice: Taylor returns to the 49ers for the first time since 2020. The past three seasons he spent time as a reserve for the Bears and Bengals. The 29-year old receiver had his best season in 2017 as a rookie (43-430-2) with the 49ers who originally drafted him. He’ll now look to stick in San Fransisco once again. Rotoworld Tuesday, 2:08 pm
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    1967th
  • Stefanski: No timetable for Chubb’s return
    Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said there’s no timetable yet for Nick Chubb’s return from a knee injury.

    Advice: Chubb suffered a pretty brutal knee injury in Week 2 of the 2023 season and has now undergone two major knee surgeries during his career. At 28 years old, there is no guarantee he will come back to the same level we’ve come to know from him. “I can promise you he’s working very hard,” said Stefanski. “I don’t know that we’ll go past today and this week. At least that’s the way I’m looking at it...When he’s ready, he’ll be ready.” Rotoworld Tuesday, 11:52 am
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    Week 1 Projected Rank
    92nd
  • Browns have ‘very, very good plan’ for Watson
    Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said the team has “a very, very good plan” for Deshaun Watson (shoulder).

    Advice: Watson, who played in six games in 2023, is coming back from a fractured shoulder and said he would be ready for Week 1. “He’s doing all the things he’s supposed to be doing when it comes to rehab” said Stefanski. “When he get to those points and OTAs and minicamp, we will go with what’s suggested by the medical team.” There’s still plenty of time to go before Week 1 so much of this will depend on how Watson’s shoulder continues to respond to treatment, but both Stefanski and the Browns training staff seems to feel good about Watson being under center to start the season. Rotoworld Tuesday, 11:49 am
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    156th
  • Rap: Dolphins plan to pick up Waddle option
    NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Dolphins will exercise Jaylen Waddle’s fifth-year option.

    Advice: Waddle has had a nice start to his career racking up at least 70 receptions and 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. It’s no surprise the Dolphins’ GM Chris Grier will use the option on him and Jaelan Phillips who were both drafted in 2021. Waddle will remain a key cog in the Dolphins’ offensive machine, while being a better-than-average fantasy option. Rotoworld Tuesday, 10:52 am
    Week 1 Projected Rank
    41st