Forte has company: The Chicago Bears signed free agent RB Kevin Jones on a one-year contract Tuesday. Jones, who underwent a physical in Chicago on Monday, had worked out for prospective teams earlier this month just five months after he had major knee surgery. The Lions cut their former first-round pick in March with one year left on his contract after he injured the knee late last season, adding to the injury woes that have stunted his success in the league. Jones rushed for 581 yards and eight touchdowns in 2007 but missed the last game of the season after suffering a serious knee injury against the Chiefs in Week 16. Jones also missed the first two games last season recovering from a foot injury that had sidelined him for the final three games of 2006. (Updated 07/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Rookie Matt Forte will remain the starter in Chicago, but he will now lose a few carries to Jones. You should still consider Forte a No. 3 Fantasy RB worth a pick in the middle of all rounds, but he will lose touches to Jones if he's healthy. This will hurt Forte but only slightly in 2008. (Updated 07/15/2008).
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Forte has company: The Chicago Bears signed free agent RB Kevin Jones on a one-year contract Tuesday. Jones, who underwent a physical in Chicago on Monday, had worked out for prospective teams earlier this month just five months after he had major knee surgery. The Lions cut their former first-round pick in March with one year left on his contract after he injured the knee late last season, adding to the injury woes that have stunted his success in the league. Jones rushed for 581 yards and eight touchdowns in 2007 but missed the last game of the season after suffering a serious knee injury against the Chiefs in Week 16. Jones also missed the first two games last season recovering from a foot injury that had sidelined him for the final three games of 2006. (Updated 07/15/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Rookie Matt Forte will remain the starter in Chicago, but he will now lose a few carries to Jones. You should still consider Forte a No. 3 Fantasy RB worth a pick in the middle of all rounds, but he will lose touches to Jones if he's healthy. This will hurt Forte but only slightly in 2008. (Updated 07/15/2008).
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