Who Should I Start? DJ Chark or Quentin Johnston

Monday, August 18, 11:19 AM

The Atlanta Falcons have released veteran wide receiver DJ Chark, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The team signed Chark in late July after wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) went down with a shoulder injury early in training camp. While Mooney has yet to return to the field, Chark's release could be an indication that Atlanta is confident that Mooney will not miss significant time. It could also simply mean that Chark was not part of the team's 53-man roster plans, regardless of Mooney's status. With Chark no longer in Atlanta, veteran KhaDarel Hodge looks like the top candidate to receive more playing time while Mooney is sidelined.

Sunday, November 16, 12:53 AM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (shin) is expected to be active for Sunday's meeting with the hosting Jacksonville Jaguars, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Johnston led the team in targets during last weekend's 25-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, simultaneously sustaining a shin injury. Despite starting the week with consecutive limited practices, the TCU product was able to upgrade his status to full on Friday, hinting that he should be good to handle his typical allotment of snaps when they take on the Jags. Johnston has seen his early-season production tail off in recent weeks, though he remains a solid WR3/flex asset with the potential for a big play. If he's unable to suit up, rookie wideout Tre' Harris would be in line for an uptick in snaps behind Keenan Allen and Ladd McConkey.