Broncos RB Jamaal Charles 'probably' needs to play in preseason to make roster

Aug 12, 2017

Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said the Broncos will “probably” need to see RB Jamaal Charles, whose one-year deal could reach $3.75 million with incentives, play in the preseason before making a roster decision with the running back.

“He’ll eventually play,” Joseph said. “It depends on the (doctors) and how he’s feeling.”

Charles said he has experienced no setbacks as he’s gradually participated more in practice this month. He has made a concerted effort, he said, to run on his right side and cut off the knee that has been wrapped in a brace and was operated on as recently as November.

Related Players: C.J. Anderson, Devontae Booker, De'Angelo Henderson

Fantasy Impact:

It's concerning that Charles STILL isn't fully cleared for team drills after a full offseason of rehab. The Broncos signed Charles to a veteran minimum contract this offseason. Theoretically, they could cut him with no salary cap penalty; however, the Broncos aren't exactly deep at running back with an injury prone C.J. Anderson as the starter and second-year back Devontae Booker (wrist) in danger of missing the start of the regular season. This backfield depth chart is one to monitor in the preseason, with rookie De'Angelo Henderson a dark horse.

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Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker listed as DNP; RB Zach Carbonnet full

Adam Schefter on X

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Seahawks listed RB Kenneth Walker III as a Did Not Practice today while RB Zach Charbonnet was upgraded to full practice ahead of Thursday night’s game at Chicago.

Fantasy Impact:

Walker is dealing with an ankle injury and as we get closer to Thursday his status really seems to be in doubt. Charbonnet would be the team's lead back and looks to be good to go despite dealing with an elbow injury. He'd once again be a great option if Walker is unable to go.

Charger RBs Gus Edwards, J.K. Dobbins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Gus Edwards is listed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury. Edwards ran 14 times for 68 yards and two touchdowns in last Sunday’s win over the Broncos.

J.K. Dobbins (knee) was also limited in his first appearance on the injury report since being designated for return from injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact:

The story said if Dobbins is going to play against the Patriots, the Chargers will have to activate him by Friday. It could be a tricky situation depending on each back's status. Owners will want to pay close attention to this situation leading up to game time.

Bengals QB Joe Burrow, WR Tee Higgins listed as limited

Pro Football Talk

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Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he feels like he’s totally past his right wrist injury, but it still landed him on the team’s injury report.

Burrow was listed as limited due to the wrist and his knee

Wide receiver Tee Higgins (ankle, knee) was listed as limited as well,

Fantasy Impact:

The story said Burrow's injury shouldn’t create much cause for concern about his availability against the Broncos on Saturday since he was listed as limited all of last week before playing without issue in the team’s win over the Browns. Burrow added there are still things he does to help with it but he's pretty much past it. The story added Higgins also played without incident last Sunday after being on the report all week.