Who Should I Start? Najee Harris or Jerome Ford

Tuesday, August 26, 4:40 PM

According to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the Los Angeles Chargers are moving running back Najee Harris (eye) to the active roster from the non-football injury list. The former Steeler has been sidelined due to the facial injuries he suffered following a fireworks incident earlier in the offseason. During training camp, Harris was given a limited workload. However, seeing that he was able to join the active roster before their season opener is a great sign and suggests he should be cleared to participate in their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. In the offseason, the Chargers signed Harris to a one-year deal, but they also selected top running back prospect Omarion Hampton in the first round. When active, fantasy managers should expect Harris and Hampton to share the Los Angeles backfield. As a result, they could limit each other's cielings, especially if they operate as a committee.

Friday, August 8, 6:36 PM

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford is among the players who are not expected to play for the team in its first preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on Friday night. Many key offensive contributors for Cleveland are not expected to play, including wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, tight end David Njoku, and quarterback Joe Flacco. Notably, Browns rookie running back Dylan Sampson is expected to suit up. With fellow rookie Quinshon Judkins still unsigned due to a July arrest, Sampson and Ford are competing for backfield snaps in Cleveland. Ford is entering his fourth season with the Browns, so he has less to prove in preseason action than Sampson.