Running back Marion Barber has retired from the NFL, th...

Mar 23, 2012

Running back Marion Barber has retired from the NFL, the Chicago Bears announced Friday.

The 28-year-old spent his first six seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before joining the Bears for the 2011 season. On 1,156 carries, Barber rushed for 4,780 yards and 53 touchdowns in seven seasons. He was a fourth-round pick out of Minnesota in 2005, led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in 2006 (14) and made the Pro Bowl in 2007.

"I want to thank everyone who helped me become a better player," Barber said in a statement provided by the team. "I owe a lot to a lot of coaches, and am also very grateful to the owners and organizations I played for. Last but not least, I want to thank the fans for the support and inspiration they gave me."

Fantasy Impact:

yesterday

Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

yesterday · 4:30 PM EST

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 4:28 PM EST

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.