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  • Healthy scratch for Week 11

    Chark (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Chark didn't suit up until Week 10 due to hip and groin injuries, but after playing only one snap in his Chargers debut, he will return to watching from the sidelines. It may take an injury to one of Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer, Jalen Reagor or Derius Davis for Chark to enter the gameday lineup moving forward.

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Plays one snap in season debut

    Chark played one offensive snap in the 27-17 win over the Titans on Sunday.

    Analysis: Chark finally made his season debut after missing the past nine games due to a groin injury, but in a matchup that significantly favored the Chargers from the jump, the veteran figured to be a smaller cog in a run-heavy offense. It'll be interesting to see if Chark gets more run against a Cincinnati pass defense next week that has been incredibly vulnerable this season.

    Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Off injury report

    Chark (groin) isn't listed on the Chargers' initial Week 10 injury report released Wednesday.

    Analysis: The Chargers activated Chark from injured reserve this past Saturday, but he was inactive for their win over the Browns a day later. Now that he's off the injury report altogether, Chark appears poised to make his season debut this weekend against the Titans, bolstering a wideout corps currently headed by Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer.

    Published: Wed, Nov 6 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive Sunday

    Chark (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

    Analysis: The Chargers activated Chark (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, but he'll have to wait at least another week before making his season debut. In his continued absence, Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer and Simi Fehoko are set to lead the Chargers' Week 9 wideout corps, with Jalen Reagor and Derius Davis also on hand.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back on active roster

    The Chargers activated Chark (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game at Cleveland.

    Analysis: Chark is closing in on his season debut, and considering he capped Week 9 prep with back-to-back full practices, he may be able to make an instant impact in the Chargers' receiving corps, assuming he's made active about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If that comes to pass, Chark will have to contend with rookie Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Joshua Palmer and Simi Fehoko for snaps and targets.

    Published: Sat, Nov 2 at 1:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 9

    Chark (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

    Analysis: Chark remains on injured reserve, but he has made progress in his recovery, as indicated by his ability to practice without limitations for the first time all season Thursday. He would first need to be officially activated from injured reserve in order to make his season debut Sunday. Chark's 21-day window to return from IR was opened Oct. 16, so the Chargers still have the option of holding him out Sunday and activating him prior to facing the Titans in Week 10.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 11:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice

    Chark (groin) practiced fully Thursday, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Chark had been limited since having his 21-day practice window opened, but his return to a full session Thursday suggests that he could come off IR and be available to face the Browns on Sunday. If that ends up being the case, the Chargers would be able to ease Chark back in, with Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer also in the team's wideout mix ahead of Week 9 action.

    Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 3:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice Wednesday

    Chark (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Chark has been regularly listed as limited since having his 21-day practice window opened. The veteran wide receiver hasn't yet played this season, but he should be nearing a return and might even be a candidate to suit up for Sunday's road game against the Browns. Chark will need to be activated from injured reserve before being eligible to make his Chargers debut, however.

    Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 4:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not returning Week 8

    Chark (groin) was not activated off injured reserve ahead of Sunday's contest versus New Orleans.

    Analysis: Chark hasn't yet played this season, though he was designated to return from IR on Oct. 16. The veteran receiver logged a trio of limited practices this week, so he appears to be getting closer to a return. The Chargers elevated a pair of wideouts (Jaylen Johnson and Jalen Reagor) from the practice squad Saturday to help round out a wideout corps that will likely be without Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Derius Davis (hamstring) on Sunday in addition to Chark.

    Published: Sat, Oct 26 at 11:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Chark (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints after practicing in a limited fashion this week.

    Analysis: Chark has continued to log limited practices since having his 21-day practice window opened last Wednesday, and the Chargers have until Saturday afternoon to activate him from IR ahead of Week 8 action. If he's available this weekend, Chark could step into a key role in the team's passing offense, with Quentin Johnston (ankle) listed as doubtful and Ladd McConkey questionable with a hip injury that he's been managing.

    Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still limited at practice

    Chark (groin) remained limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Since having his 21-day practice window opened last Wednesday, Chark has continued to log limited practices. The Chargers' WR corps is pretty banged-up at the moment, with Quentin Johnston (ankle), Ladd McConkey (hip) and Derius Davis (hamstring) also on the injury report, but it's unclear if Chark will be activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

    Published: Thu, Oct 24 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Season debut on hold

    Chark (groin) wasn't activated from injured reserve ahead of Monday night's game against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: After his 21-day practice window was opened Wednesday, Chark logged limited practice listings Thursday through Saturday before approaching Week 7 action listed as questionable. With his regular-season debut on hold, Chark's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday against the Saints.

    Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Chark (groin) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Chark practiced in limited fashion all week, so it's unclear if that kind of practice cadence will allow for the veteran wide receiver to make his season debut, even with the numerous injuries to the Chargers receiving corps. Expect more information regarding Chark's status to come before the 9:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Sat, Oct 19 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited practice Friday

    Chark (groin) was limited at practice Friday.

    Analysis: The Chargers opened up Chark's 21-day practice window Wednesday, but it remains to be seen if he'll be activated from IR ahead of Monday night's game against the Cardinals. Once he returns to the mix, Chark will have an opportunity to claim a role in a wideout corps currently led by Ladd McConkey (hip), Quentin Johnston (ankle) and Joshua Palmer.

    Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 3:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In line to return to practice

    The Chargers plan to open Chark's (hip) 21-day practice window Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Chark landed on injured reserve in advance of Week 1, but the wideout is now inching closer to a return to action. Whether he'll be activated for Monday's game against the Cardinals likely depends on the extent of his practice activity this week, but whenever he returns to the lineup, Chark will have an opportunity to claim a role in a Chargers wideout corps currently led by Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey.

    Published: Wed, Oct 16 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return to practice Wednesday

    Head coach Jim Harbaugh said that he doesn't expect the Chargers to open Chark's (hip) 21-day practice window Wednesday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Chark has been on injured reserve for the entire regular season, and he isn't ready to begin practicing Wednesday as the Chargers begin preparing for Sunday's game in Denver. The wideout is thus likely to miss a fifth consecutive contest to begin the campaign, and a clear target date for his return likely won't emerge until he starts practicing again.

    Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Approaching return to practice

    Chark (hip) is on track to return to practice this coming week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Chark is currently on IR, but it looks like his 21-day practice window will open up shortly. Once the wideout is back up to speed, he'll have a chance to reclaim a key role in a Chargers' WR corps that's currently led by Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 7:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to IR

    Chark (hip) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: It's a tough blow for Chark's marginal fantasy value, as the veteran figured to have an upper hand to be one of the team's top three pass catchers given his experience relative to Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey. Chark won't be eligible to return until Week 6, as the team has the earliest possible bye in Week 5.

    Published: Sat, Sep 7 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Chark (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Raiders.

    Analysis: With Chark unavailable, Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston are slated to lead the Chargers' Week 1 wideout corps. Chark, who didn't practice this week, thus will target a potential return to action Sunday, Sept. 15 versus the Panthers.

    Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not suited up for practice Friday

    Chark (hip) is watching Friday's practice in street clothes, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Chark appears set to miss a third consecutive practice, in which case he'll be a strong candidate to miss Sunday's regular-season opener against the Raiders. Friday's practice report will reveal the veteran wideout's official injury designation for Week 1. In the event that Chark isn't able to go, the Chargers will stand to roll with Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston as the top options in three-wide sets.

    Published: Fri, Sep 6 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still sidelined Thursday

    Chark (hip) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Chark came up limping in practice on Aug. 19 and has been dealing with the injury ever since. Back-to-back DNPs to open the practice week aren't a good sign for the veteran wideout's Week 1 availability against the Raiders, but Chark has one more day of practice to get out there ahead of Sunday. If Chark is unable to play, Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston would likely be the Chargers' three-wide set versus Las Vegas.

    Published: Thu, Sep 5 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fails to practice Wednesday

    Chark (hip) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Chark has been dealing with an injury since last month, and Wednesday's injury report confirmed that the wideout is tending to a hip issue. The receiver will likely need to return to full practice participation by Friday in order to avoid taking a designation into Sunday's game against the Raiders.

    Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not seen at practice

    Chark (hip) wasn't spotted at Wednesday's practice, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Assuming the Chargers officially list Chark as a non-participant on their first injury report of 2024, he'll have two more chances to potentially get in some practice work before Sunday's season opener versus the Raiders.

    Published: Wed, Sep 4 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still missing from practice

    Chark (hip) wasn't seen at the portion of Monday's practice open to the media, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Chark is two weeks removed from an apparent hip injury he suffered in practice, which has kept him sidelined since. The Chargers aren't required to post an injury report until Wednesday ahead of Sunday's contest against the Raiders, but it should provide some clarity on his status. Once he's healthy, Chark will be part of a receiving corps that's led by Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.

    Published: Mon, Sep 2 at 3:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses another practice

    Chark (undisclosed) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Chark was shook up during Monday's practice, with Daniel Popper of The Athletic suggesting afterward that the wideout may have sustained a hip issue. With another missed practice under his belt Thursday, Chark doesn't seem likely to play in Saturday's preseason finale against the Cowboys.

    Published: Thu, Aug 22 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Tuesday

    Chark (undisclosed) didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Chark came up limping after an 11-on-11 play during Monday's practice, with Popper indicating afterward that the wideout may have sustained a hip issue. With a missed practice Tuesday, the wideout's status for Saturday's preseason finale against the Cowboys is unclear.

    Published: Tue, Aug 20 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Possible hip issue

    Chark came up limping after an 11-on-11 play during Monday's practice, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Per Popper, Chark was grabbing at his left hip flexor after the play, so the wideout's status will be worth tracking ahead of Saturday's preseason finale against the Cowboys. If Chark is forced to miss any time, Derius Davis and Brenden Rice would be candidates to see added work behind Joshua Palmer, Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.

    Published: Mon, Aug 19 at 3:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lone touch comes in second half

    Chark received one carry for three yards and wasn't targeted in Saturday's 13-9 preseason loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Chark struggled for the second straight exhibition game after failing to haul in any of the three balls thrown his direction against the Seahawks last week. It is also worth noting that the journeyman wideout's only touch didn't come until the third quarter despite the Chargers holding out most of its starters. Chark will continue to battle for one of the remaining receiver spots on the 53-man roster as the deadline for roster cuts draws closer.

    Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 9:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles in preseason loss

    Chark did not catch any of his three targets in Saturday's 16-3 preseason loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: The Chargers' offense was painfully bad in the first half as they put together just one drive with more than five plays. With the majority of the expected starters all held out for precautionary reasons, the veteran Chark was featured heavily in the first couple of possessions, but quarterback Easton Stick's inaccuracies proved too difficult to overcome for Chark. Expect the 27-year-old to receive extensive work throughout the preseason as the team sorts out the expected wide receiving corps…read more

    Published: Sat, Aug 10 at 7:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Running with first-team offense

    Chark is working with the first-team offense early in training camp, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Chargers presumably hope 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston will eventually take Chark's spot, but so far it sounds like Johnston has mostly worked with the second-stringers after his disappointing rookie season. Chark played 15 games for the Panthers last year -- his healthiest season since he put up 73-1,008-8 for the Jaguars in 2019 -- but he reached 50 yards just three times while playing in one of the worst offenses in the league. As much as better QB play is a near-certainty in…read more

    Published: Fri, Jul 26 at 8:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins forces with Bolts

    Chark and the Chargers agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Per Rapoport, the deal is worth up to $5 million. Chark visited with the Chargers exactly one week before the 2024 NFL Draft, and his signing with the team comes exactly one week after its first round. With L.A., he'll be providing a veteran presence to a receiving corps that parted with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams this offseason, meaning Chark will be vying with the likes of Joshua Palmer (knee), Quentin Johnston and second-round rookie Ladd McConkey for reps in the upcoming campaign. In 15…read more

    Published: Thu, May 2 at 7:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Visits with Chargers

    Chark visited the Chargers on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Few teams are more in need of wide receivers, with the Chargers having released Mike Williams and traded Keenan Allen earlier this offseason. Chark has never come close to matching his 1,008-yard, eight-TD performance in 2019 for Jacksonville, but he did top 500 yards both of the past two seasons in Detroit and Carolina, starting 21 of 26 games along the way. Chark will turn 28 in September and doesn't figure to command a large contract.

    Published: Fri, Apr 19 at 6:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high yardage total in loss

    Chark secured two of four targets for 46 yards in the Panthers' 9-0 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

    Analysis: Chark closed out his first Panthers season by setting the pace in receiving yards and targets on the afternoon while also sharing the team lead in receptions. Like all other Carolina pass catchers, Chark was partly a victim of rookie first overall pick's Bryce Young's shortcomings under center, and he put together an unremarkable 35-525-5 line across 15 games. Chark still displayed plenty of downfield chops and will still be just 27 when next season begins, but it remains to be seen if there…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs full practice Thursday

    Chark (foot) practiced fully Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: After opening Week 18 prep with a capped session due to a foot issue Wednesday, Chark was able to handle every practice rep one day later, thereby paving the way for him to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers. Back in Week 13, he hauled in three of four targets for 56 yards at Tampa Bay.

    Published: Thu, Jan 4 at 10:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited by foot injury Wednesday

    Chark (foot) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The foot injury is a new one for Chark, who has averaged 16.6 yards per catch on his 13 receptions over the last five games. He'll have two more sessions this week to get back to full before the Panthers potentially hand him a designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers.

    Published: Wed, Jan 3 at 11:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Musters one catch in Week 17

    Chark recorded one catch (on six targets) for 18 yards during Sunday's 26-0 loss at Jacksonville.

    Analysis: It was a quiet follow-up to the six-catch, 98-yard, two-touchdown effort Chark put together last Sunday against the Packers. Despite tying fellow wide receiver Adam Thielen for the team lead in targets, Chark wasn't able to do much in a game in which quarterback Bryce Young threw for 112 yards on 32 attempts. Chark now will turn his focus to a Week 18 matchup with the Buccaneers.

    Published: Sun, Dec 31 at 5:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Explodes for two-touchdown effort

    Chark secured six of eight targets for 98 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers' 33-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday. He also committed a fumble that was recovered by Carolina.

    Analysis: The Bryce Young-Chark connection, dormant most of the season, came alive at an opportune time Sunday, with the speedy veteran bringing in 11- and 10-yard scoring grabs in the fourth quarter. Chark tied for the team lead in receptions and targets while setting the pace in receiving yards, and the pair of scores pushed his season total (five) to his best showing in that category since the 2020 season. Chark's reception and yardage numbers were also season-best figures, sending him into a Week 17…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 24 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal role again Sunday

    Chark secured one of two targets for 18 yards in the Panthers' 9-7 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: Chark did make good use of his one reception, but he was limited to under 30 receiving yards for the second straight contest. The speedy veteran hasn't topped three catches or 56 receiving yards in any game since Week 3, keeping his fantasy value significantly capped even in deep formats heading into a Week 16 visit from the Packers.

    Published: Sun, Dec 17 at 8:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes two grabs

    Chark caught two of four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 28-6 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Chark's output was close to his weekly average within a poor Panthers passing attack. Through 11 games, the veteran sports merely 25 catches (on 46 targets) for 345 yards and three touchdowns.

    Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Tops 50 yards

    Chark caught three of four targets for 56 yards in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Chark placed second on the team in receiving yards, trailing only rookie Jonathan Mingo. With Carolina's offensive struggles hurting his stock, Chark's output Sunday marked just his second game with over 50 yards this season. Next up is a divisional meeting with the Saints, against whom Chark caught one pass for 15 yards back in Week 2.

    Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 10:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies 34 yards

    Chark recorded three catches on four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Chark was held off the stat sheet in his return from an elbow injury in Week 11, so this was something of a bounce-back performance. The entirety of his production came on long catches of 19 and 15 yards, and most of his targets are likely to continue to come deep down the field. However, with Bryce Young struggling, Chark will be hard-pressed to be a consistent contributor.

    Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 9:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not targeted Sunday

    Chark played 44 offensive snaps yet was not targeted once in Sunday's 33-10 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Chark's performance is a new low in what's been a widely disappointing season with the Panthers. While rookie quarterback Bryce Young has found success targeting top wideout Adam Thielen, he's struggled mightily going to just about anyone else. Without a single look his way Sunday, Chark's stock has somehow dipped further as he now prepares for the team's Week 12 game at Tennessee.

    Published: Mon, Nov 20 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Turns in full practice

    Chark (elbow) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Chark was unable to play through his elbow injury in last Thursday's loss to the Bears, but with the benefit of a longer turnaround for the Panthers' Week 11 game against the Cowboys, he looks like he'll be ready to reprise his role as a starting receiver. The 27-year-old has struggled to connect with rookie quarterback Bryce Young this season, as Chark's biggest outing came Week 3 in Seattle, where he produced a 4-86-1 receiving line on 11 targets while Andy Dalton started under center --…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 15 at 12:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive in Week 10

    Chark (elbow) is listed as inactive Thursday at Chicago, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Chark played through an elbow injury this past Sunday against the Colts, but his 58 percent snap share was a season low, and his five-yard TD connection with quarterback Bryce Young was the lone bright spot for him in a two-catch, nine-yard effort. Chark proceeded to miss every practice this week, resulting in a doubtful designation ahead of an eventual inactive status for Thursday's game. With Chark and Laviska Shenault (ankle) sidelined, Adam Thielen, Jonathan Mingo, Terrace Marshall, Ihmir…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 9 at 3:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as doubtful

    Chark (elbow) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Bears.

    Analysis: Chark has missed three straight practices leading up to Thursday's road contest, despite getting in some limited practice sessions the week prior and even managing to suit up versus the Colts this past Sunday. At this point, Chark looks to be trending toward an absence for the Week 10 matchup. His status will be made official when the Panthers release their inactive list 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Wed, Nov 8 at 10:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another DNP on Tuesday

    Chark (elbow) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: The Panthers appear to be taking it easy with Chark as he tends to an elbow injury for a second week in a row. He capped last week's practices with back-to-back limited sessions, but after consecutive DNPs to begin Week 10, he has just one more chance for on-field work ahead of Thursday's game at Chicago.

    Published: Tue, Nov 7 at 11:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out Monday's walk-through

    Chark (elbow) was listed as a non-participant for Monday's walk-through practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Chark was listed as questionable with the elbow injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts, but he ultimately suited up and played 41 of 71 snaps on offense in a 27-13 loss, finishing with two catches for nine yards and a touchdown on three targets. The Panthers didn't indicate that Chark aggravated the elbow injury during the contest, so his listed non-participation Monday could well be maintenance related. Carolina is facing a quick turnaround for Week 10 with a Thursday night matchup in…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Salvages day with TD

    Chark caught two of three targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: The 27-year-old wideout caught three or fewer passes for the fifth straight game and set a new season low in receiving yards as he continues to be a secondary piece of the Panthers' passing attack, but Chark managed to carve out a little fantasy value by catching his third TD of the season on a five-yard toss from Bryce Young in the third quarter. Chark's production might improve if veteran Andy Dalton took the reins of the offense -- he had his best game of the season in Week 3, delivering a…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Sunday

    Chark (elbow) is active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: After sitting out Wednesday's practice due to an elbow injury, Chark got back on the field Thursday and Friday in a limited fashion but wore a red non-contact jersey on both occasions. He was listed as questionable heading into the weekend, but after Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Saturday that Chark was expected to suit up Sunday, the wide receiver is doing just that. Chark thus will look to produce versus an Indianapolis defense that has surrendered the seventh-most yards per target (8.7) to…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • In line to play in Week 9

    Chark (elbow) is slated to play Sunday against the Colts, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: An elbow injury contained Chark to a red non-contact jersey and just two limited practices during Week 9 prep, but it doesn't seem as if it'll impact his availability for Sunday's contest. Assuming the Panthers deem him active about 90 minutes before a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff, he'll continue in his usual modest role behind top wide receiver Adam Thielen, which so far has amounted to 31 targets in six games for Chark this season.

    Published: Sat, Nov 4 at 7:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status in question for Sunday

    Chark (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: After sitting out the first practice of Week 9 prep due to an elbow injury, Chark was back on the field in a non-contact jersey Thursday and capped it with back-to-back limited practices. With his status up in the air for Sunday, the likes of Jonathan Mingo and Terrace Marshall could benefit if Chark is inhibited or sidelined this weekend.

    Published: Fri, Nov 3 at 10:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in limited fashion

    Chark (elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: In Chark's return to practice after sitting out Wednesday's session due to the elbow injury, Gantt notes that the receiver took part in workouts while sporting a red no-contact jersey. Chark may have been donning the jersey as a matter of precaution, but in any case, he'll still likely need to upgrade to full participation at Friday's session to avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.

    Published: Thu, Nov 2 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice Wednesday

    Chark didn't practice Wednesday due to an elbow injury.

    Analysis: Since sitting out the season opener due to a hamstring issue, Chark has been a regular in the Panthers' receiving corps, earning at least a 90 percent snap share in four of six contests. His overall output has been lacking, with a 15-220-2 receiving line on 31 targets. Now that he has a new health concern in tow, Chark's status will need to be monitored as the week goes on to get a sense of his potential to play Sunday against the Colts. Head coach Frank Reich said he's "optimistic" Chark will…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 1 at 12:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes two grabs

    Chark caught two of four targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 15-13 win over the Texans.

    Analysis: Chark's production was on par with his recent performances, as he's topped three catches and 50 yards only once as a Panther. While top wideout Adam Thielen normally dominates the targets -- as was the case again Sunday -- rookie Jonathan Mingo flashed with four catches for 62 yards. Without consistent volume in a mostly underwhelming passing attack thus far, Chark's weekly value is fairly tepid besides the occasional touchdown.

    Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Commands six targets

    Chark recorded three receptions on six targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 42-21 loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Chark earned six targets for the second consecutive week, good for second on the team. That didn't translate to much production despite the fact that he managed a 24-yard catch deep down the field midway through the third quarter. Chark has a fairly consistent role in the Carolina offense, but he has topped 50 receiving yards only once in five games this season.

    Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 7:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hauls in touchdown

    Chark caught three of six targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-24 loss to the Lions.

    Analysis: Chark brought in an 18-yard touchdown to salvage some production to begin the fourth quarter. However, his final output still paled in comparison to that of top wideout Adam Thielen, who finished with 11 catches for 107 yards and a score. While Thielen has profiled as the security blanket in Carolina's passing game, Chark's stock thus far has been rooted in his two touchdowns, as he has only 10 catches over four games.

    Published: Sun, Oct 8 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Only two grabs

    Chark caught two of three targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: Chark's production dipped as rookie quarterback Bryce Young returned to the lineup. Although veteran Adam Thielen again led the Panthers with 76 receiving yards, it was No. 3 wideout Terrace Marshall who topped the team in catches (nine) and targets (10). While Young goes through his first-season growing pains, Chark could unfortunately be subject to low-output performances like Sunday's.

    Published: Sun, Oct 1 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Breaks out in Week 3

    Chark caught four of 11 targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: After seeing only one target in his season debut last week, Chark was a key part of the offense with rookie Bryce Young (ankle) on the sidelines and veteran QB Andy Dalton under center instead. Chark did most of his damage on a 47-yard TD grab in the second quarter that briefly gave the Panthers the lead. Young could be back in Week 4, which would put a damper on the fantasy outlooks of the team's receiving options, but if Dalton is at the helm again, Chark would have a lot of appeal against a…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 24 at 6:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • One catch in Carolina debut

    Chark (hamstring) caught his only target for 15 yards in Monday's 20-17 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Chark made his Panthers debut after missing the season opener with a hamstring injury. Rookie quarterback Bryce Young had only one completion longer than 15 yards, but Chark produced the passing attack's second-longest play by drawing an 18-yard pass interference penalty in New Orleans territory in the fourth quarter. That play set up Carolina's third field goal of the game, but the Panthers have scored just two touchdowns through two games heading into a Week 3 trip to Seattle.

    Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 8:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Making team debut Monday

    Chark (hamstring) is active for Monday's game versus the Saints, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prior to sitting out Week 1 in Atlanta, Chark managed just one limited session due to the hamstring injury that has followed him since at least Aug. 23. During Week 2 prep, he kicked it off with back-to-back capped practices before getting back to all activity Saturday. Still, he was deemed questionable for Monday Night Football. Now that he's officially available for his Panthers debut, Chark should be one of rookie quarterback Bryce Young's top pass catchers along with WRs Adam Thielen and…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 2:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending in right direction

    Chark (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Saints

    Analysis: Perhaps more important than the injury designation was Chark's availability at practice, as the veteran participated fully Saturday after being limited the previous two days. It's worth noting Chark ultimately did not play Week 1 despite practicing on a limited basis, so his status should still be monitored closely heading into Monday's primetime matchup. Should the 26-year-old suit up, expect Chark to split playing time with Adam Thielen and Jonathan Mingo among the starting unit.

    Published: Sat, Sep 16 at 10:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited again

    Chark (hamstring) is listed as a limited participant on Friday's estimated practice report.

    Analysis: The Panthers only held a walk-through Friday in preparation for Monday's matchup with the Saints. It remains to be seen if Chark can earn an upgrade Saturday, but even if not he should at least manage a 'questionable' designation for the second straight week (after not playing in Carolina's opener).

    Published: Fri, Sep 15 at 9:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially limited Thursday

    Chark (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Chark has been dealing with a hamstring injury since at least Aug. 23 that kept him sidelined for the Panthers' season-opening loss in Atlanta this past Sunday. Prior to that contest, he managed one limited session last Friday, and he now has been active in drills in back-to-back days. Chark told Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer earlier Thursday that he's optimistic about making his debut with Carolina this coming Monday against the Saints, but ultimately a decision on his Week 2…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 14 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practicing to start week

    Chark (hamstring) took part in the Panthers' unofficial practice Wednesday, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Since the Panthers host the Saints on Monday, the team won't release its first Week 2 injury report until Thursday, when the extent of Chark's participation in practice will be revealed. Chark said last week that he thought he was ready to play in the Panthers' eventual season-opening loss to the Falcons, and though he was ultimately inactive for that contest, his participation in practice Wednesday suggests he's tracking toward a return to the lineup Monday. Adam Thielen, Jonathan Mingo and…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 13 at 11:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out despite practicing

    Chark (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Atlanta despite returning to practice Friday, Augusta Stone of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Chark was a limited participant, reportedly working on the side, in his first practice since the third week of August. He did tell reporters Thursday that he felt good enough to play, but he also acknowledged the team might have him wait until Week 2 against New Orleans to make his Panthers regular-season debut. Fellow wide receiver Adam Thielen (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 1, while Terrace Marshall (back) doesn't have an injury designation and likely will fill in for Chark as the…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not looking great for Week 1

    Chark (hamstring) looks "iffy' for Sunday against the Falcons after only doing side work during Friday's practice, according to Joe Person of The Athletic.

    Analysis: Chark told reporters he feels good enough to play but that the team is still deciding whether to suit him up Week 1 or wait until Week 2. An absence might free up a starting opportunity for Terrace Marshall, who is dealing with a back injury and was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday. Rookie Jonathan Mingo is the only one of Carolina's projected Top 4 wideouts not on the injury report, with Adam Thielen (ankle) limited Wednesday and then absent Thursday.

    Published: Fri, Sep 8 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out practice again

    Chark (hamstring) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Earlier Thursday, Chark told Steve Reed of the Associated Press that he feels good enough to play Sunday against the Falcons, but he acknowledged that any decision on his status will ultimately hinge on whether the Carolina medical staff wants him to rest up for another week to avoid risking an aggravation of his hamstring injury. At this point, Chark may be trending toward sitting out Sunday, given that he's now been a non-participant in both of the Panthers' first two Week 1 practices. He'll…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 7 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • No activity Wednesday

    Chark (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Chark was joined on the Panthers' first Week 1 injury report by fellow receivers Adam Thielen (ankle) and Terrace Marshall (back), both of whom were limited participants Wednesday. It's unclear when Chark hurt his hamstring, but he's been unable to practice since Aug. 23 and has been focusing on rehab in the interim. He'll have just two more chances this week to put himself in a position to be available to rookie quarterback Bryce Young for Sunday's game at Atlanta.

    Published: Wed, Sep 6 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Aiming to play Week 1

    Chark (hamstring) said Tuesday that his goal is to be ready for Week 1 at Atlanta, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: The wideout said he and the team's medical staff are on the same page about Week 1 being a realistic goal. Chark hasn't practiced with teammates since mid-August, but he did show progress Tuesday by doing individual work on a field indoors. The first official injury report for Week 1 will be released next Wednesday, at which point Chark may be back to practicing for real.

    Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited to rehab work

    Chark (hamstring) did some work inside during Tuesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: It's a sign of progress but not the same as actually practicing with his teammates. Chark missed the last two weeks of the preseason after working with the starters in the opener, and if his absence continues into the regular season it could free up a top-three role for Terrace Marshall (back) for Week 1 at Atlanta.

    Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 12:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not in line to play Friday

    Chark (hamstring) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Lions, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

    Analysis: Chark was sidelined at Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, which will keep him out of Carolina's exhibition finale. Along with Chark, fellow wide receivers Terrace Marshall (back) and Laviska Shenault (concussion) also won't suit up, meaning the likes of Adam Thielen, rookie Jonathan Mingo and Shi Smith will be among Bryce Young's top WR targets Friday. Chark will turn his focus to being healthy for the Panthers' Week 1 road matchup with the Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 10.

    Published: Fri, Aug 25 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Slowed by hamstring injury

    Panthers head coach Frank Reich said Wednesday that Chark is dealing with a hamstring injury, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Chark missed practice Wednesday, and until more details about the extent of his injury are revealed, he'll have to be considered up in the air for Week 1. The severity of Chark's hamstring issue will determine his recovery timetable, but at the very least, he is likely to sit out Friday's season finale against the Lions. Terrace Marshall (back) and Laviska Shenault (concussion) are also dealing with injuries, so rookie second-round pick Jonathan Mingo could see a sharp uptick in reps next to…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 23 at 10:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Wednesday

    Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that Chark was absent Wednesday due to an unspecified injury, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Reich declined to expand on Chark's status, but at the very least, the starting wideout looks at risk of missing Friday's preseason finale against the Lions. The Panthers have already been working without Terrace Marshall (back) and Laviska Shenault (concussion) at practice, so the team could look to sign another wide receiver.

    Published: Wed, Aug 23 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes one grab

    Chark caught one of two targets for five yards in Saturday's 27-0 preseason loss to the Jets.

    Analysis: Chark's targets both came from rookie No. 1 pick Bryce Young on Carolina's opening drive of the game. The veteran is anticipated to start alongside fellow offseason signing Adam Thielen in a new-look Panthers passing attack that also includes second-rounder Jonathan Mingo and tight end Hayden Hurst.

    Published: Sun, Aug 13 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Building chemistry with rookie QB

    Chark and QB Bryce Young have developed timing quickly, especially on deep passes, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: The Panthers signed Chark and Adam Thielen this offseason to give Young a pair of experienced starters at wide receiver, where 2021 second-round pick Terrace Marshall and rookie second-rounder Jonathan Mingo also are competing for playing time. Chark is the tallest of that group at 6-3, and he might also be the fastest even if he's lost a half step since running a 4.34 40-yard dash at the 2018 Combine. Consistency is another matter, as he's missed 22 games since his 1,000-yard breakout in 2019…read more

    Published: Thu, Aug 3 at 9:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Upgraded to team drills Thursday

    Chark (ankle) participated in team drills at Thursday's practice, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: It was Chark's first action in 11-on-11 work since undergoing an offseason cleanup procedure on his ankle. He had been participating in individual work last week. Signed to a one-year deal by Carolina, Chark is expected to fill an outside, deep-threat role opposite Terrace Marshall with fellow veteran Adam Thielen manning the slot.

    Published: Thu, Jun 8 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Individual work coming

    Coach Frank Reich said he expects Chark (ankle) to take part during individual drills at OTAs on Friday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Chark has been limited early in OTAS as he continues his recovery from offseason ankle surgery, and any participation at Friday's practice would be an encouraging sign. The 26-year-old still has two months before the start of training camp, so the Panthers are likely to remain cautious after signing him to a one-year, $5 million contract in March.

    Published: Thu, Jun 1 at 12:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held out of team drills

    Chark (ankle) had his helmet at Monday's practice but didn't participate in team drills, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

    Analysis: Chark signed with the Panthers in March while he was still recovering from offseason ankle surgery, and it seems he's on track for full participation by training camp, even if he remains limited this spring. An ankle injury cost him six games last year in his lone season with Detroit, but Chark came on strong at the end nonetheless with 24 catches for 404 yards and two touchdowns over the final seven weeks. He then settled for a one-year, $5 million contract with Carolina after signing for $10…read more

    Published: Tue, May 23 at 6:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Recovering from ankle surgery

    Coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday at the Annual League Meeting that Chark recently underwent ankle surgery, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Rivera said that Chark could be ready for OTAs. The 26-year-old looks primed to join 32-year-old veteran Adam Thielen, both newcomers to Carolina's offense, as the team's top receiving options, though further competition could be added in the 2023 NFL Draft. Of course, the Panthers also look poised to add a quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in April's draft, so if Chark is able to return to health early in the offseason it will give him more time to build up a rapport with what should be…read more

    Published: Tue, Mar 28 at 8:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands with Panthers

    The Panthers have agreed to a one-year deal with Chark, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Chark caught 30 passes on 52 targets for 502 yards and three TDs in 11 games for Detroit in 2022, his lone campaign with the team. As long as he can stay healthy, the 26-year-old projects to be a key pass-catching target for the Panthers in 2023 alongside fellow newcomer Adam Thielen. Veteran signal-caller Andy Dalton currently tops the team's QB depth chart, but it's assumed that Carolina will bolster the position via the top pick in next month's NFL Draft, with Chark's early-season fantasy…read more

    Published: Fri, Mar 24 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes game-sealing catch

    Chark caught three of four passes for 14 yards during Sunday's 20-16 win over Green Bay.

    Analysis: Chark struggled to get open most of the game outside of the play in which he made the game-sealing catch on fourth-and-1 with just over a minute remaining in regulation. He'll finish out his one-year contract with Detroit having racked up 502 yards and three scores over 11 games. While this isn't the kind of production that will significantly boost his stock entering free agency, Chark performed well in a deep-threat role and caught a career-high three catches of 40-plus yards despite seeing a…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 9 at 9:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two long gains against Bears

    Chark caught two of four targets for 56 yards during Sunday's 41-10 win over the Bears.

    Analysis: Chark logged a pair of 28-yard gains but wasn't needed to do much else -- outside of throwing an impressive block to help spring Jameson Williams for a 40-yard rushing gain -- on a day Detroit had its way on the ground. Against a Bears defense that ranked among the worst in the league in many passing categories, this output was surely a disappointment to anyone counting on Chark for production. Look for the entire Lions passing game to rebound in a crucial regular-season finale in Green Bay to…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tops century mark

    Chark caught four of five targets for 108 yards during Saturday's loss to the Panthers.

    Analysis: Chark made a number of nice catches -- including a 39-yard haul on 3rd-and-10 at one point -- while displaying a deep-threat ability that continues to complement fellow starting wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown well. Chark has finished with at least 94 receiving yards in the past four games and his 19.9 yards per reception over this stretch ranks among the highest in the league -- significantly outpacing the season-long league leader in that category, Jaylen Waddle (18.0). With the Lions possibly set…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 25 at 8:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Blanketed by Jets

    Chark caught one of two passes for 18 yards during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Chark ultimately drew one of the more unfavorable matchups he could find against likely defensive rookie of the year Sauce Gardner, who was almost never tested by Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Instead, the Lions directed the vast majority of the passing game through Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back D'Andre Swift on short passes. Chark and the rest of the Lions' air attack will look to get back to their explosive ways in Week 16 against a Panthers defense that could be without top cornerback…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Continues surge in Week 14 win

    Chark brought in six of seven targets for 94 yards and a touchdown in the Lions' 34-23 win over the Vikings on Sunday.

    Analysis: Chark co-led the Lions in receptions while pacing the team in receiving yards with the help of a game-long 48-yard grab for a second-quarter touchdown. The speedster has generated an 11-192-2 line over the last two games, and he's seen 18 targets in his last three contests overall. He'll look to continue his surge in a tough Week 15 road matchup against the Jets.

    Published: Sun, Dec 11 at 4:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lights up old team

    Chark secured five of six targets for 98 yards in the Lions' 40-14 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

    Analysis: Chark got a crack at his original Jaguars squad and was able to generate season-best catch and yardage totals in the process. The 2018 second-round pick of the Jaguars has shown signs of life over the last two games -- he also recorded his first touchdown since Week 1 against the Bills on Thanksgiving -- giving him some momentum heading into a key Week 14 divisional battle against the Vikings at Ford Field.

    Published: Sun, Dec 4 at 4:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sees jump in usage

    Chark caught two of five targets for 16 yards with one touchdown during Thursday's 28-25 loss to the Bills.

    Analysis: Chark snagged a short touchdown on 3rd-and-goal from the one-yard line but otherwise had trouble connecting with quarterback Jared Goff. No instance was more indicative of this than the Lions' final third-down play when Goff badly under-threw him on a potential go-ahead touchdown pass. On the bright side, Chark jumped to a 73 percent snap share after seeing 16 percent of the snaps in his return from an ankle injury last week against the Giants. Heightened production should follow in future…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 24 at 8:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set to play Thursday

    Chark (ankle) doesn't have a designation for Thursday's contest against the Bills.

    Analysis: Chark put an end to a six-game absence this past Sunday at the Giants, but he logged only 10 offensive snaps and didn't haul in his only target. This week, he followed up back-to-back limited listings on Lions injury reports with an uncapped session Wednesday, so he appears to be a bit more healthy ahead of his fifth outing of the season. If Josh Reynolds (back, questionable) joins Chark as active Thursday, the two may play behind both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Kalif Raymond.

    Published: Wed, Nov 23 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited Tuesday

    Chark (ankle) was limited in Tuesday's walkthrough practice.

    Analysis: The wideout came off injured reserve last week and handled a very limited workload in Sunday's win over the Giants. Assuming Chark's able to suit up Thursday against the Bills, his snap share seems likely to increase as he puts the injury further behind him. With Amon-Ra St. Brown healthy though, an active Chark is still likely to be a secondary option for Jared Goff.

    Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited Monday

    Chark (ankle) was listed as limited on Monday's estimated injury report.

    Analysis: Making his first appearance since Week 3 during Sunday's road win against the Giants, Chark saw just 11 of 67 snaps on offense and didn't haul in his only target, while Amon-Ra St. Brown (60 snaps) and Kalif Raymond (57) got most of the work among Lions wide receivers. Considering his usage and current status on Detroit's first practice report of Week 12, Chark's ankle may not yet be 100 percent, which could limit his workload again Thursday versus the Bills.

    Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 2:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes off injured reserve

    Chark (ankle) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: The deep-threat specialist should return to the starting lineup with Josh Reynolds (back) out for a third straight game. It's been a disappointing Lions tenure for Chark as the 26-year-old had just seven receptions for 98 yards in three games before suffering an ankle injury that kept him out of the subsequent six contests. The imminent debut of rookie Jameson Williams (knee) clouds the rest-of-season projections for Chark, but he should be poised for a relatively intriguing Week 11 outing…read more

    Published: Sat, Nov 19 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to practice

    Head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that Chark (ankle) has been designated for return from injured reserve, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: The transaction thus opens a 21-day window for the Lions to evaluate Chark in practice without him counting toward the 53-man active roster. The speedy wideout hasn't played since Week 3, but once activated, he'll likely step back in as a starter alongside No. 1 receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Per Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com, the Lions also hope to open the practice window on Jameson Williams (knee) after Thanksgiving Day.

    Published: Wed, Nov 16 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lands on IR

    Chark (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Even with the bye week Chark still wasn't able to get on the practice field this week, essentially setting the stage for this designation. The speedy wide receiver won't be eligible to return until mid-November, leaving the likes of Josh Reynolds (ankle), Tom Kennedy and Kalif Raymond to take on an expanded role.

    Published: Sat, Oct 22 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out again despite bye

    Chark (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Dallas.

    Analysis: Chark missed the last two games before a Week 6 bye and still hasn't returned to practice. Fellow wideout Josh Reynolds (ankle) is listed as questionable, further increasing the odds that depth receivers Tom Kennedy and Kalif Raymond see targets Sunday. Chark's next chance to play is Sunday, Oct. 30 against the Dolphins.

    Published: Fri, Oct 21 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't practice Thursday

    Chark (ankle) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Even with the benefit of a Week 6 bye, Chark isn't showing any sign that a return to action is imminent. In fact, he was seen wearing a walking boot Thursday, which he relayed to Kyle Meinke of MLive.com is a precautionary measure to expedite his recovery effort. Both Chark and Josh Reynolds (knee) have been unable to practice this week, and if they're sidelined Sunday at Dallas, the Lions' receiving corps would be whittled down to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy among options…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 20 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not ready to practice

    Chark (ankle) isn't in line to practice Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Chark has missed the Lions' last two games, and his expected non-participation at practice Wednesday suggests that his status for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys remains cloudy. If he remains out this weekend, Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond would once again be in line for added opportunities in Week 7 alongside top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown.

    Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play this week

    Chark (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: Chark will miss back-to-back games before a Week 6 bye, potentially setting up a return Week 7 in Dallas. The Lions gave Tom Kennedy and Quintez Cephus (foot) a lot of playing time last week, but Cephus is ruled out this week, potentially creating an opening for Kennedy and Kalif Raymond (especially if Amon-Ra St. Brown also misses another game with his ankle injury; he's listed as questionable). Chark did manage one limited practice this week and could be ready to go after the bye.

    Published: Fri, Oct 7 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back to limited practice

    Chark (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.

    Analysis: After missing one practice and participating in a limited fashion twice last week, Chark was expected to play this past Sunday against the Seahawks before the Lions ruled him out a day in advance of the game. This time around, he mixed into drills Thursday after sitting out Wednesday, which also happened for fellow wide receiver Josh Reynolds (ankle) and tight end T.J. Hockenson (hip). Meanwhile, Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and D'Andre Swift (shoulder/ankle) have yet to practice this week, so…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 6 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice again

    Chark (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Chark missed the 48-45 loss to Seattle last Sunday, getting ruled out Saturday after head coach Dan Campbell had said Friday that the wideout would play. The 26-year-old managed limited practices last Wednesday and Friday but now is back to sitting out as the Lions begin preparation for a Week 5 contest in New England. Fellow wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds also missed practice Wednesday because of ankle injuries, though Reynolds played through his and had 81 yards and a…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Surprisingly ruled out

    Chark (ankle) has been downgraded to out and will not play in Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Coach Dan Campbell hinted Friday that Chark would be able to play, but evidently the veteran's ankle injury was too difficult to overcome. The Lions will now be without three of their top offensive options with D'Andre Swift (shoulder), Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and Chark all inactive. Expect Josh Reynolds and Kalif Raymond to see the majority of the snaps at wide receiver with tight end T.J. Hockenson and running back Jamaal Williams chipping in as capable mid-range targets.

    Published: Sat, Oct 1 at 1:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Technically listed as questionable

    Chark (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Coach Dan Campbell said Chark will play, while Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) already has been ruled out. Josh Reynolds (ankle, questionable) also appears on track to play, and both he and Chark have a nice opportunity to see more targets if their ankle injuries truly aren't significant. Behind them, the Lions have Kalif Raymond and Quintez Cephus at wide receiver.

    Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 1:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • To play Week 4

    Coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Chark (ankle) will suit up versus Seattle on Sunday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Chark will get a chance to operate as Detroit's top wideout with Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) ruled out, and his target opportunities could rise further if D'Andre Swift (shoulder) is unable to go. Josh Reynolds (ankle) and T.J. Hockenson (foot) also may see increased volume in the passing game, though both likewise dealt with injuries in practice this week.

    Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 8:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice

    Chark (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: After opening the week as a limited participant Wednesday, Chark was sidelined Thursday along with top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), who also sat out Wednesday's session. Taking a step back in the middle of the week in terms of practice activity typically isn't a promising sign, though it's conceivable Chark's absence from Thursday's session may have been maintenance-based. Whatever the case, Chark -- as well as St. Brown -- will likely need to get back on the field in some fashion Friday…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 29 at 10:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited at first Week 4 practice

    Chark was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to ankle injury.

    Analysis: Limited participation puts him a step ahead of fellow Detroit wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Josh Reynolds, both of whom were held out with ankle injuries. All three wideouts could be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, but Chark's target share projection would get a nice boost if he were able to play and if St. Brown wasn't.

    Published: Wed, Sep 28 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back in box score

    Chark caught three of six targets for 46 yards during Sunday's 28-24 loss to Minnesota.

    Analysis: Chark got back in the box score after going without a catch in Week 2 against Washington, but the prized offseason acquisition looked like the No. 3 wide receiver behind Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) and Josh Reynolds, who each gained at least 73 yards while seeing at least nine targets apiece. Chark is averaging a healthy 14 yards-per-catch through three games and could be leaned on more in the near future if St. Brown has any lingering effects from the ankle injury that required him to leave…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 25 at 9:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Blanked by Washington

    Chark was targeted four times but did not record a catch during Sunday's 36-27 win over Washington.

    Analysis: Chark saw all of his targets in the first half and then mysteriously disappeared in the second. Meanwhile, Amon-Ra St. Brown continued his hot streak yet another week while Josh Reynolds, T.J. Hockenson and D'Andre Swift served as the top complementary receiving options for Jared Goff. However, even though it's now apparent that Chark's downside is the absolute floor, he'll still remain an upside fantasy option in many weeks ahead given his momentary status as a top deep threat in an ascending…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 5:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Snags touchdown

    Chark caught four of eight targets for 52 yards with one touchdown during Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: A couple of drops early on wasn't the start he wanted, but Chark ultimately put together a respectable performance in his regular-season debut with the Lions. Only Amon-Ra St. Brown was targeted more, and the highlight of the day for the passing game may have been the touchdown that Chark brought in despite solid coverage from cornerback Darius Slay. The question going forward is whether Chark will continue seeing heavy targets after averaging 6.1 targets per game during his time in…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 11 at 3:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Starts in preseason finale

    Chark started alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown in Sunday's preseason finale, failing to record a catch on two targets in a 19-9 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Chark didn't get a chance to impress in this contest, but starting quarterback Jared Goff (rest) sat this one out, so we'll have to wait and see how the new teammates develop chemistry once the regular season starts. The 25-year-old performed well during his four years in Jacksonville, so he could be a name worth monitoring early on given his projected starting role in Detroit. Chark is coming off of a serious ankle injury that limited him to four games in 2021, but the fact he was out there…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 28 at 6:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Impressive during team scrimmage

    Chark caught four passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's team scrimmage, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Playing against a mix of first- and second-team cornerbacks, Chark reportedly looked like the vertical threat that Detroit lacked last year. While he may lose opportunities to Jameson Williams (knee) by season's end, vertical targets in the Lions' new offense should be concentrated on him in the short term. Considering the 6-foot-4 wideout also has a solid chance of leading his team in red-zone targets, Chark could surprise as a fantasy asset during his $10 million "prove it" year.

    Published: Mon, Aug 8 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Being moved around formation

    Chark has lined up across the formation during the installation of Detroit's new offense under first-year offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Chark largely stayed on the perimeter of the field during his time in Jacksonville, but it sounds like the Lions could be looking to get him the ball in other ways. However, with so many mouths to feed in the short-area passing game between Amon-Ra St. Brown, D'Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson, it is fair to wonder how many more could be left over for someone else. Meanwhile, none of those other guys come close to having both of Chark's 6-foot-4 size and sub-4.4 speed, so the Lions don't really…read more

    Published: Thu, Jul 28 at 4:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No physical limitations

    Chark said he has taken part in early offseason workouts with no real physical limitations, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. "[The coaching staff] is always there to let me know like, if it's bothering me I don't have to push it as hard or things like that, cause they want me to be where I'm at my peak when the season starts. But no, I do everything that everybody else does," Chark recently said.

    Analysis: Chark missed most of the 2021 campaign with a fractured ankle, but he has seemingly had a productive offseason that somewhat started with joining Jared Goff for throwing sessions in California. Since then, the receiver has been getting acclimated in Detroit and has remained setback-free while doing so. If the 25-year-old can stay that way through the end of the summer, Chark should easily open the season as the Lions' No. 1 perimeter receiver while Jameson Williams (knee) works his way back…read more

    Published: Thu, May 12 at 11:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Catching passes from Goff

    Chark recently joined Jared Goff for a throwing session in California, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Chark missed most of last season after fracturing his ankle in Week 4. While it's not perfectly clear where he stands in his recovery, head coach Dan Campbell said the Lions expect nearly perfect attendance for the start of offseason workouts, and Chark's ability to catch passes from Goff in recent weeks demonstrates that the wideout is not starting the offseason on the sidelines.

    Published: Fri, Apr 22 at 5:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signing with Detroit for one season

    Chark (ankle) is signing a one-year, $10 million contract with the Lions, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Coming back from a season-ending ankle fracture suffered in Week 4 of 2021, the 25-year-old wideout reportedly will receive $10 million guaranteed with another $2 million available via incentives. Chark should be ready for training camp, or perhaps even the offseason program, at which point he'll profile as the top downfield threat for Lions QB Jared Goff. The team also has Amon-Ra St. Brown coming off a big rookie year where he did most of his damage in the slot, while perimeter receiver Josh…read more

    Published: Tue, Mar 15 at 5:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Bouncing back from ankle injury

    Chark, who suffered a season-ending fractured ankle in Week 4 of the 2021 season, continues to rehab from the injury as free agency approaches, John ReidFlorida Times-Union reports.

    Analysis: Chark, who was limited to just seven catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns in four games this past season, is poised to become an unrestricted free agent, and Reid suggests that the 2018 second-rounder potentially could ink a short-term contract extension with the Jaguars. That said, it's also plausible that the 25-year-old wideout could field more lucrative offers from other teams if he hits the open market. Either way, once Chark re-proves his health, the 6-foot-4, 198-pounder -- who…read more

    Published: Mon, Feb 28 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially out for season

    Coach Urban Meyer confirmed Monday that Chark (ankle) is out for the season, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: Meyer took his time confirming the length of Chark's recovery timetable, as the wideout was placed on IR due to a fractured left ankle back on Oct. 4, but the season-ending nature of his injury can now be considered official. As Meyer noted Monday, Jamal Agnew has impressed over the last two weeks after stepping into a larger role on offense, but Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault remain the clear top two wideouts on Jacksonville's depth chart.

    Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 7:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially placed on IR

    Chark (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

    Analysis: Chark's placement on IR was expected because the receiver is expected to miss the remainder of the 2021 campaign due to a fractured left ankle that he sustained in Thursday's loss to the Bengals. Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault will serve as the Jaguars' top receivers going forward, while Tavon Austin, Tyron Johnson and Jamal Agnew are likely to compete for additional work.

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 11:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Heading to IR

    Chark (ankle) will be placed on IR on Monday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: Players on IR technically are eligible to return after missing as few as three games, but the fractured left ankle Chark suffered during last Thursday's loss to the Bengals is expected to sideline him for the rest of the 2021 season. Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault will operate as Jacksonville's clear top wideouts going forward, while Tavon Austin, Jamal Agnew and Tyron Johnson are all candidates to see increased targets.

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 8:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely out for season

    Chark, who is expected to miss the rest of the season after sustaining a fractured left ankle during Thursday's loss to the Bengals, is likely to require surgery to repair the injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The 25-year-old was carted off the field after suffering the injury Thursday, and it's not a major surprise to find out his 2021 campaign is likely over. Chark should be moved to injured reserve in the near future, and the team should update his status shortly as he continues to be evaluated. The 2018 second-round pick is in the final year of his rookie contract and now is set to enter free agency coming off a broken ankle while totaling seven catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns in four…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 1 at 6:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers broken ankle

    Chark suffered a fractured ankle during Thursay's matchup against the Bengals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Chark is out indefinitely. This is a significant injury for the Jaguars, who have struggled to an 0-3 start before Thursday's game. Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault should be considered the main beneficiaries of Chark's absence, while Tyron Johnson and Tavon Austin can replace some of the speed that Chark offers.

    Published: Thu, Sep 30 at 6:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Carted off Thursday

    Chark exited Thursday's game against the Bengals with a left leg injury, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Right tackle Jawaan Taylor fell onto Chark's left leg while blocking for a James Robinson carry during the first drive of the game. Chark couldn't put any weight on his left leg as he went to the cart. The Jaguars should provide more details on the nature and severity of Chark's injury during the postgame presser at the latest. Tyron Johnson and Tavon Austin could work as a deep threat in Chark's place, though Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault should lead the target share.

    Published: Thu, Sep 30 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores TD on three catches

    Chark caught three of six targets for 49 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 31-19 loss to Arizona.

    Analysis: Chark caught a 12-yard touchdown late in the second quarter and tied for second on the team in targets, but he didn't offer significant production in the passing game overall. The 25-year-old has only seven receptions for 154 yards through the first three games of the season, though he's salvaged some fantasy value with two scores. Chark may remain a touchdown-dependent option until QB Trevor Lawrence and the offense are able to find more consistency.

    Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to one catch Sunday

    Chark caught one of four targets for 19 yards during Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: Marvin Jones had a 25-yard touchdown reception to finish Jacksonville's opening possession, but QB Trevor Lawrence and the rest of the offense failed to get anything going the rest of the afternoon. Chark had only three catches Week 1 but was still targeted 12 times, and he wasn't nearly as involved in the offense this week. Outside of a 41-yard touchdown catch Week 1, the 24-year-old wideout has failed to establish a consistent connection with the rookie signal-caller through the first two…read more

    Published: Sun, Sep 19 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records TD grab in loss

    Chark brought in three of 12 targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' 37-21 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

    Analysis: As his extremely poor catch rate implies, Chark's afternoon would have been a complete fantasy washout had it not been for his sensational 41-yard touchdown grab late in the third quarter. The chemistry between Chark and rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence clearly needs some work, but the respective talent of each player should certainly lead to some big games as the season unfolds. Chark will look to start making good on that potential in a Week 2 home battle versus the Broncos.

    Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 3:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fully recovered from finger surgery

    Chark (finger) isn't listed on the injury report for Jacksonville's Week 1 matchup with Houston, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Chark's absence from the injury report was expected, after head coach Urban Meyer declared the wideout healthy upon his return to practice Monday. The wideout had been out since the first week of August after requiring surgery to address a hairline fracture in his finger, but the expectation all along was that he would be ready for Week 1. He'll have target competition from fellow wide receivers Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault, but the Jaguars don't have a tight end or running back who…read more

    Published: Wed, Sep 8 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Recovered from broken finger

    Chark (finger) is 100 percent healthy entering Week 1 after sitting out the preseason, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

    Analysis: It's not a major surprise, as Chark and coach Urban Meyer consistently have indicated the wideout would be ready for the season opener after undergoing surgery in early August for a hairline fracture in his finger. The 24-year-old's status, or lack thereof, on the injury report later this week should provide final confirmation of his outlook for Sunday at Houston.

    Published: Mon, Sep 6 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No worries for Week 1

    Chark (finger) is on track for Sept. 12's season opener in Houston, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Coach Urban Meyer also said Tuesday wideouts Marvin Jones (shoulder) Tavon Austin (quadriceps) will be available for Week 1. Chark underwent surgery in early August to address a hairline fracture in his finger, which forced him to miss the entire preseason, but he'll be available to head the Jaguars' receiving corps when the regular season kicks off, with Trevor Lawrence under center.

    Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out preseason finale

    Chark (finger) won't suit up for Sunday's preseason finale against the Cowboys.

    Analysis: The same applies to fellow wideout Marvin Jones (shoulder), though the expectation remains that both players should be available for Week 1 action. Chark is bouncing back from a procedure in early August to repair a hairline fracture of his finger, but as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, look for the 24-year-old to man a starting WR spot in Jacksonville's season-opener Sept. 12 against the Texans.

    Published: Sun, Aug 29 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Spotted at practice

    Chark (finger) was on the field with pads at Monday's practice but didn't catch any passes, James Johnson of Jags Wire reports.

    Analysis: The wideout had surgery in early August to repair a hairline fracture of his finger, with coach Urban Meyer saying afterward that Chark should be ready for the regular-season opener. He'll miss the entire preseason and may be limited in practice for a few more weeks, but his presence on the practice field confirms Chark is on track to suit up against the Texans on Sept. 12, likely working as Jacksonville's No. 1 receiver.

    Published: Tue, Aug 17 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Has hairline finger fracture repaired

    Coach Urban Meyer expects Chark (finger) to play in the Jaguars' season opener against the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Schefter's report confirms that the team's No. 1 wideout underwent surgery to address a hairline fracture of his finger, but given the timing of the procedure, Chark's Week 1 availability isn't expected to be impacted. Assuming that's the case, the 2018 second-rounder remains in line to head a 2021 wide receiver corps that also features Marvin Jones and Laviska Shenault, with Phillip Dorsett, Collin Johnson and Jamal Agnew also in the mix.

    Published: Sun, Aug 8 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Undergoes hand procedure

    Chark reportedly underwent a procedure this week to address a hairline fracture in his hand, but he is expected to be ready for the Jaguars' season opener, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union relays.

    Analysis: For his part, Mark Long of the Associated Press indicates that Chark is dealing with a finger issue, but either way it looks like Jacksonville's top wideout will miss some time, and his status now will need to be monitored leading up to Week 1.

    Published: Sun, Aug 8 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Battling minor injury

    Chark is sitting out Friday's practice with an undisclosed minor injury, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: It's unclear when the injury cropped, up, but Chark won't be taking part in Friday's session. Fellow wideout Marvin Jones (personal) is also absent, so Laviska Shenault and Collin Johnson should work as the team's top receivers to finish the week. Chark should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.

    Published: Fri, Aug 6 at 7:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Adding strength during offseason

    Coach Urban Meyer challenged Chark (shin) to get stronger during the offseason, and the wideout has already added seven pounds in the weight room, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Meyer didn't like what he saw from the 24-year-old when reviewing film from the 2020 season, and the new coach approached the wideout to voice his concerns. It's a pivotal point in Chark's career as he enters a contract year, and he should benefit from more stability at quarterback with rookie first overall pick Trevor Lawrence taking the reins. Chark eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards with eight touchdowns in 2019, but he struggled to find consistency last season with 706 receiving yards and five…read more

    Published: Thu, Jun 3 at 4:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out season finale

    Chark (shin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old was unable to practice this week due to the shin injury and won't be available for Week 17. It's a disappointing end to a disappointing season for Chark, who finishes with 53 receptions for 706 yards and five touchdowns in 13 games after breaking out with a 1,000-yard campaign in 2019. Laviska Shenault, Keelan Cole and Chris Conley are poised to lead Jacksonville's receiving corps in the season finale.

    Published: Fri, Jan 1 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another practice absence

    Chark (shin) remained sidelined at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: With Chark now having logged consecutive DNPs, his status for Sunday's game against the Colts is cloudy. If he ends up missing Jacksonville's season finale, added snaps and targets will be available for Laviska Shenault, Keelan Cole and Chris Conley.

    Published: Thu, Dec 31 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice

    Chark (shin) didn't practice Wednesday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Mark Long of the Associated Press reports previously relayed that Jaguars coach Doug Marrone was unsure about Chark's Week 17 status, so the wideout's absence from practice Wednesday would appear to be more than just a maintenance day. If Chark is out or limited Sunday against the Colts, added targets would be available for Laviska Shenault, Keelan Cole and Chris Conley.

    Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status shaky for Week 17

    Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said Wednesday that he's unsure about Chark's chances of playing Week 17 against the Colts while the receiver tends to a shin injury, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: Jacksonville hadn't previously announced that Chark picked up an injury in the Week 16 loss to the Bears, during which he played 75 percent of the offensive snaps and grabbed four of seven targets for 62 yards and a touchdown. Chark's activity (or lack thereof) in practices Wednesday through Friday will likely determine whether the wideout plays in the season finale, but the Jaguars could be hesitant to keep him active if he's not able to advance to full participation by the end of the week.…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 6:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records score in lopsided loss

    Chark brought in four of seven targets for 62 yards and a touchdown in the Jaguars' 41-17 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

    Analysis: Chark's touchdown reception, which came from 20 yards out on an impressive catch in the left corner of the end zone, actually pulled the Jaguars even with the Bears at 10-10 in the second quarter. While Chicago would go on to separate comfortably in the second half, Chark was able to pace Jacksonville in receiving yardage while finding the end zone for the first time since Week 9. Chark will look to follow up his solid numbers with even better production as the Jags close out a forgettable…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 27 at 2:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 53 yards in defeat

    Chark caught four of five targets for 53 yards during Sunday's 40-14 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Baltimore had this game in hand early and went into halftime with a 26-0 lead, but Jacksonville's pass catchers didn't benefit much from the negative game script. Chark clearly remains the Jaguars' No. 1 wide receiver, but that hasn't meant much lately with him posting only 12 catches for 154 yards and zero touchdowns over his past four games. A matchup with the Bears in Week 16 is unlikely to improve his outlook.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Does little with nine targets

    Chark recorded two receptions on nine targets for 16 yards in Week 14 against the Titans.

    Analysis: Chark was third on the team with nine targets -- his highest mark since Week 9. However, he failed to get on the same page as either Mike Glennon or Gardner Minshew, leaving with him another subpar performance. Given the lack of clarity regarding who will be under center for the Jaguars in Week 15 against the Ravens and the difficulty of the matchup, it will be tough for Chark to produce regardless of his target volume.

    Published: Sun, Dec 13 at 6:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two catches in Week 13

    Chark caught two of seven targets for 41 yards in Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to Minnesota.

    Analysis: Chark was removed from the injury report after missing last week's game with a rib injury, but he still didn't seem to be 100 percent and failed to get on the same page as quarterback Mike Glennon. Jacksonville's No. 1 receiver will look to build on his season totals of 43 catches, 575 yards and four touchdowns in Week 14 against the Titans.

    Published: Sun, Dec 6 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear for Week 13

    Chark (ribs) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Minnesota, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old sat out Week 12 due to the rib injury and began the week practicing as a limited participant, but he was able to show enough to avoid the questionable tag. Chark will be seeing his first game action with Mike Glennon at quarterback, who took over the starting job last week.

    Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 10:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Chark (ribs) remained limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Chark was unable to practice last week, so back-to-back practices -- albeit in a limited fashion -- have the wideout trending in the right direction as Sunday's game against the Vikings approaches. Friday's final injury report of the week should reveal whether he heads into the weekend listed as questionable, or minus a Week 13 injury designation.

    Published: Thu, Dec 3 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practices in limited fashion

    Chark (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

    Analysis: Chark wasn't able to practice in any capacity prior to being ruled out for last weekend's game against the Browns, so his ability to begin the current week as a limited participant is a sign of progress. Mike Glennon is in line to start at quarterback during Sunday's game in Minnesota, so if Chark is cleared to return Week 13, he'll face the challenge of working with his third different signal-caller of the season.

    Published: Wed, Dec 2 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out this week

    Chark (ribs) won't play Sunday against the Browns, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site

    Analysis: The same applies to Chris Conley (hip), but on the plus side for the Jaguars, Laviska Shenault (hamstring) is slated to return to action this weekend and he should head the team's Week 12 wideout corps along with Keelan Cole.

    Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs another DNP

    Chark (ribs) didn't practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Back-to-back absences put Chark's status for Sunday's game against the Browns in doubt. A return to practice Friday, in any capacity, would bolster his chances of suiting up this weekend. In addition to Chark being banged up, it's also worth noting that fellow wideouts Laviska Shenault (hamstring) and Chris Conley (hip) were limited at practice Thursday.

    Published: Thu, Nov 26 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Unable to practice Wednesday

    Chark didn't participate in Wednesday's practice due to injured ribs.

    Analysis: Chark handled his typical workload in last week's loss to the Steelers, but he may have been playing hurt during the contest. He'll look to upgrade his participation by Friday to have a shot to play Sunday against the Browns, who will be without No. 1 cornerback Denzel Ward (calf). If Chark is able to play, he'll catch passes from his third quarterback of the year, as Mike Glennon has been named the Week 12 starter.

    Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs four catches against Steelers

    Chark secured four of eight targets for 41 receiving yards during Sunday's 27-3 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Analysis: Chark exploded with seven catches for 146 yards and a touchdown in quarterback Jake Luton's first start Week 9 against the Texans, but he's produced a tempered eight receptions for 97 yards in two outings since. Despite the offensive struggles, exemplified by just one total passing TD for the Jaguars between Weeks 10 and 11, Chark remains the clear No. 1 receiving option. The 24-year-old has averaged 8.2 targets per game since Week 4. Jacksonville will next prepare for a home test against…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 5:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team's leading receiver in loss

    Chark caught four of five targets for 56 receiving yards during Sunday's 24-20 road loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: On the heels of a 146-yard, one-TD performance last week against the Texans, Chark again finished as his team's leading receiver despite ranking third behind Chris Conley (eight) and Keelan Cole (seven) in targets. After compiling 73 receptions and 1,008 receiving yards during a breakout 2019, Chark now has 37 total catches for 493 yards through his first eight appearances of the 2020 campaign. A Week 11 matchup against the Steelers is formidable, with Pittsburgh ranking third best in catch…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Week 10

    Chark (illness) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game in Green Bay.

    Analysis: Chark didn't practice Thursday due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, but the ailment won't hurt his ability to suit up this weekend. He'll look to produce against a Packers defense that has given up 7.9 yards per target and eight touchdowns to wide receivers in eight games (both top 10 most stingy) this season.

    Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Thursday

    Chark (illness) didn't practice Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

    Analysis: The report did specify that Chark's illness is not COVID-related, so for now it looks like he should be able to recover in time for Sunday's game against the Packers. Friday's injury report will reveal whether the wideout approaches that game with a Week 10 injury designation or gains full clearance to play this weekend.

    Published: Thu, Nov 12 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Torches Texans for 146 yards

    Chark caught seven of 12 targets for 146 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-25 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: Chark made a huge impact early in the game with a 73-yard touchdown catch and run to get his team on the board. The big play accounted for half his yardage output on the day, but he still came through with some other notable gains en route to a new season high in that department. Chark's outburst was especially surprising considering Jake Luton was making his first career start under center, and the duo will look to build on this productive effort next Sunday in an effort to keep up with the…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 3:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Fails to produce in shootout

    Chark caught one of seven targets for 26 yards during Sunday's 39-29 loss to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Chark led Jacksonville in targets again, but he was again inefficient despite seeing notable volume and a favorable gamescript. The third-year wideout and quarterback Gardner Minshew rarely seemed to be on the same page Sunday, as a number of Chark's targets came in the form of low or off-target throws. The lack of a connection was perhaps most evident on Jacksonville's final drive of the game as Minshew threw a deep ball out of bounds to Chark, who nearly reeled it in on third and eight. Then,…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 25 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Week 7

    Chark (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old was listed as a limited practice participant all week. Chark will look to get back on track after an uneven performance in the Jaguars' Week 6 loss to the Lions, during which he caught seven of 14 targets for 45 yards.

    Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Chark (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Chark was listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Lions, but he ended up suiting up and logging 57 of 64 snaps in the 34-16 loss, finishing with seven receptions for 45 yards on 14 targets. The wideout isn't believed to have experienced any setbacks coming out of the game, so his limitations Wednesday are likely maintenance-related.

    Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inefficient with huge volume

    Chark recorded seven receptions on 14 targets for 45 yards in Week 6 against the Lions.

    Analysis: Chark entered the game with 20 targets in four games and nearly doubled his season total with this performance. However, the results expected from such volume didn't come, as he averaged only 3.2 yards per target and also failed to find the end zone. Nevertheless, Chark was clearly quarterback Gardner Minshew's top option and seemed to escape without any setbacks to an ankle injury that left him questionable to suit up entering the day. Chark will look to work more efficiently in Week 7 against…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 2:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up Sunday

    Chark (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions.

    Analysis: Chark's status came down to a game-time call after he only managed one limited practice this week due to an ankle injury, but he demonstrated enough health in his pregame workout to receive the green light to play. The wideout is expected to handle his normal starting role Sunday, and he should benefit from a plus matchup versus a soft Lions pass defense that's missing No. 1 cornerback Desmond Trufant (hamstring).

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Viewed as game-time call

    Chark (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, is being viewed by the Jaguars as a game-time decision, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Pelissero's report paints a less rosier picture of Chark's health than one issued late Saturday by Adam Schefter of ESPN, who indicated the wideout was likely to play. In any case, Chark's status will come down to how he fares in a pregame workout, with a final word on his availability (or lack thereof) coming when the Jaguars release their inactive list around 11:30 a.m. ET. If Chark can't go, Laviska Shenault, Keelan Cole and Chris Conley would serve as quarterback Gardner Minshew's top…read more

    Published: Sun, Oct 18 at 5:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Likely to play Sunday

    Chark (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old put in a limited practice Friday to earn the questionable tag, and he's set to play Week 6 barring a pregame setback. Chark's official status will become clear when the Jags release their inactives list about 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Sat, Oct 17 at 9:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable Week 6

    Chark (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old sat out the first two practices of the week, but he was able to put in a limited session Friday to earn the questionable tag. Chark appears to be trending in the right direction for Sunday's matchup in the Lions, though his status may not be fully determined until the Jaguars release their list of inactives about 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Fri, Oct 16 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sidelined for another practice

    Chark (ankle) didn't participate in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: The Jaguars' pass-catching corps is banged up heading into the team's Week 6 matchup with the Lions. In addition to Chark, tight end Tyler Eifert (neck) also sat out a second straight practice, while Laviska Shenault (hamstring) took part in some capacity Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. Chark could still put himself in position to play Sunday by returning to practice in some fashion Friday, but his status for the game appears dicey at the moment.

    Published: Thu, Oct 15 at 11:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sitting out practice

    Chark (ankle) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Mark Long of the Associated Press reports.

    Analysis: Though he's seemingly moved past the chest/back issue that sidelined him for a Thursday night game against the Dolphins in Week 3, Chark is now tending to a new injury after exiting late in Sunday's 30-14 loss to the Texans. At this stage, the Jaguars appear to be viewing Chark as day-to-day, but he'll likely need to advance to at least limited participation in practice by Thursday or Friday to have a shot at playing this weekend against the Lions. Even before Chark departed in the fourth…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 14 at 6:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Departs with ankle injury

    Chark was forced out of Sunday's game versus the Texans with an ankle injury, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Chark suffered the injury in the fourth quarter, and it's unlikely he returns with just a few minutes remaining in regulation. The third-year receiver caught three passes for 16 yards before exiting the game. Laviska Shenault, Keelan Cole and Chris Conley likely will be rolled out in three-wide sets for the remainder of the game.

    Published: Sun, Oct 11 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores twice in Week 4

    Chark caught eight of nine targets for 95 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 33-25 loss to the Bengals.

    Analysis: Chark did well to get both feet down in the back of the end zone on his 11-yard touchdown catch late in the first quarter, then scored from two yards out on a quick slant early in the fourth. The chest and back injuries that sidelined Chark in Week 3 are now firmly in the rear view mirror, and Jacksonville's top receiving option should continue to play a major role in his team's Week 5 clash with the winless Texans.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 1:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Clear of injury designation

    Chark (chest) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Bengals, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Chark missed last week's loss to the Dolphins with the chest and back issues, but he'll be back on the field Sunday in Cincinnati. The 24-year-old caught all seven of his targets for 109 yards and one touchdown through two games before being sidelined, and he should reclaim his spot as Jacksonville's No. 1 wide receiver now that he's healthy.

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 10:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Appears set to play Sunday

    Coach Doug Marrone said the team is "comfortable" with Chark (chest) playing Sunday against the Bengals, Ashlyn Sullivan of the Jaguars' official site reports.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday while sporting a red non-contact jersey after sitting out Week 3, but the Jaguars apparently don't have any reservations in returning him to the field this weekend. Chark's availability should receive further clarity when the team releases its official injury report later in the day.

    Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited again in practice

    Chark (chest/back) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After sitting out the Jaguars' Week 3 loss to the Dolphins, Chark has opened Week 4 prep with back-to-back limited showings in practice. He'll have one more opportunity to increase his participation level Friday, and if he does, he could approach Sunday's game in Cincinnati without an injury designation. Through his two outings this season, Chark has reeled in all seven of his targets for 109 yards and a touchdown.

    Published: Thu, Oct 1 at 1:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice to begin week

    Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said Chark (chest) would be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Jacksonville isn't quite ready to turn Chark loose after he was sidelined for the team's Week 3 loss to the Dolphins, but the wideout looks to be in a good place health-wise after passing all medical tests on his chest injury Monday. Assuming Chark is able to advance to full activity by Thursday or Friday, fantasy managers should expect him to be available for Sunday's game in Cincinnati.

    Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 6:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting more tests

    Chark (chest/back) is undergoing further testing Monday morning, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

    Analysis: Coach Doug Marrone sounded optimistic about his No. 1 receiver Friday, but it's at least a little concerning that Chark needs more tests to evaluate his injuries. He was held out of Thursday's 31-13 loss to the Dolphins, and fantasy managers should consider him questionable to return for Week 4 at Cincinnati.

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 6:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Slated to be 'fine'

    Coach Doug Marrone said the Jaguars are awaiting the results of tests on Chark (back/chest) to determine how to proceed with his recovery, but the wide receiver is expected to be "fine," John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

    Analysis: Operating on a short week before Thursday's eventual loss to the Dolphins, Jacksonville opted to keep Chark sidelined after he followed a LP/LP/DNP practice regimen due to back and chest injuries. Marrone's optimism regarding Chark's health is a good enough sign that he'll be available again in the near future, but fantasy managers will want to continue keeping close tabs on his status. In Chark's place Thursday, the Jaguars used a top WR trio of Chris Conley, Laviska Shenault and Keelan Cole,…read more

    Published: Fri, Sep 25 at 11:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out Thursday

    The Jaguars downgraded Chark (chest) to out for Thursday's game against the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Chark initially took a questionable designation into the Week 3 matchup, despite failing to practice Wednesday after being listed as a limited participant on the injury reports Jacksonville released Monday and Tuesday. The Jaguars had some optimism earlier Thursday that Chark might be able to play through the injury on a short week, but he'll ultimately be forced to the sidelines for the first time in 2020. With their top wideout not suiting up, the Jaguars will likely lean on Keelan Cole,…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending upward for Thursday

    Chark (chest) is moving in the right direction in advance of Thursday night's matchup against the Dolphins, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Chark enters this week with a "questionable" tag after logging limited practice sessions Monday and Tuesday before sitting out Wednesday completely. It seems like this is something that can be chalked up to the Jaguars taking a cautious approach, but nonetheless, Chark's status will be worth checking up on prior to the team's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff, when the final decision on his status will be made. Should Chark end up suiting up for his regular role, the matchup against Miami would be a…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 24 at 6:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Thursday night

    Chark (chest/back), who is officially questionable for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, was listed as a non-participant at practice Wednesday, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

    Analysis: Chark's lack of activity Wednesday is worth noting because the Jaguars listed him as limited both Monday and Tuesday. However, when asked about the wideout's Week 3 status, coach Doug Marrone said, "I just think we're being careful." Confirmation of Chark's Week 3 status will arrive when the Jaguars release their inactive list approximately 90 minutes prior to Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Chark (chest/back) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Dolphins, John Oehser of the Jaguars' official site reports.

    Analysis: Chark has been participating in practice on a limited basis this week, but the prevailing thought is that he'll be available Week 3. Either way, confirmation of the wideout's status will arrive upon the release of the Jaguars' inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Thursday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Wed, Sep 23 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reps capped in practice

    Chark (chest) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, John Shipley of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: Though Chark's showed up as a limited participant on the practice report for the second day in a row, the Jaguars haven't yet indicated that he's at any serious risk of missing Thursday's game against the Dolphins. Chark has been highly efficient as a receiver through Jacksonville's first two contests, corralling all seven of his targets for 109 yards and a touchdown.

    Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with chest injury

    Chark is listed as a limited participant on Monday's injury report, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

    Analysis: Monday's injury report is only an estimation, so Chark's 'limited' designation can be taken with a grain of salt, but it's nonetheless an indication that the third-year pro is managing a chest injury. He appears to have picked up the issue during Sunday's loss to the Titans, in which he had four catches for 84 yards. Chark will have two more opportunities to resume practicing in full before Thursday's game against the Dolphins, when he may face a cornerback group lacking Byron Jones…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team with 84 receiving yards

    Chark caught all four of his targets for 84 yards during Sunday's 33-30 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: The 2018 second-round pick led Jacksonville in receiving yards, but his four targets ranked tied-fourth among the team's pass catchers. Chark is off to somewhat of a slow start, notching seven catches for 109 yards and one touchdown through two games after totaling 1,008 receiving yards and eight touchdowns in a breakout 2019 campaign,

    Published: Sun, Sep 20 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds end zone to salvage day

    Chark caught all three of his targets for 25 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Colts.

    Analysis: Chark saw surprisingly limited volume with both Laviska Shenault and Keelan Cole out-targeting him. That was partially the product of a surprisingly positive game script for the Jaguars, as Gardner Minshew attempted only 20 passes. Despite the emphasis on the run, Chark still delivered a touchdown on a six-yard reception. Jacksonville could be in line for another slow-paced contest in Week 2 as they match up against Tennessee.

    Published: Sun, Sep 13 at 4:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could see more slot work

    Offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said Tuesday he believes the Jaguars "can do a little bit more" with Chark this season, including using him out of the slot more often.

    Analysis: Gruden discussed Chark in a conference call, noting that the 23-year-old wideout has confidence, work ethic, size and speed all working in his favor. Slot work wouldn't be anything new, as Pro Football Focus shows that Chark logged 24 percent of his routes and 17.5 percent of his targets from an inside alignment last season, catching 13 of 20 passes for 205 yards and four touchdowns. He produced 1.43 yards per route run from the slot, compared to 1.78 YPRR on all other snaps. An ankle injury…read more

    Published: Wed, May 27 at 5:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet in finale

    Chark caught four of five targets for 34 yards during Sunday's 38-20 win over the Colts.

    Analysis: The 23-year-old was unable to find much involvement downfield in the season finale, but the production was just enough to put him over 1,000 yards for the season. Chark finished 2019 with 73 receptions for 1,008 yards and eight touchdowns in 15 games, a major jump forward after catching only 14 passes as a rookie last year. The 2018 second-round pick was one of the more productive wideouts in the league through Week 8 with 660 yards and six touchdowns, but Jacksonville's offensive struggles in…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 4:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No injury designation for finale

    Chark (ankle) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.

    Analysis: Chark didn't advance beyond limited participation in practice this week, but the Jaguars were apparently encouraged enough with how he looked to clear him for the finale. The second-year player will fill his usual role as Jacksonville's top target in an offense that could be missing multiple key skill-position players in Week 17. Quarterback Gardner Minshew (shoulder), running back Leonard Fournette (neck) and fellow wideout Dede Westbrook (neck/shoulder) are all listed as questionable.

    Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 12:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited at practice Thursday

    Chark (ankle) turned in a limited practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Chark hasn't put in a full practice since rolling his left ankle Dec. 8 against the Chargers, but after returning from a one-game absence to play in his team's Week 16 loss to the Falcons, the wideout may be able to suit up again in Sunday's finale against the Colts. Unless Chark puts in a full practice Friday, however, he'll likely enter the matchup with Indianapolis with an injury designation.

    Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited Wednesday

    Chark (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

    Analysis: Chark (ankle) approached last Sunday's game against the Falcons listed as questionable, but he ended up suiting up and playing 87 percent of the Jaguars' offensive snaps. With no reported setbacks in that contest, the wideout's listed limitations Wednesday likely reflect that his reps would have been managed if the team had actually practiced.

    Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Drops crucial pass

    Chark caught two of seven passes for 18 yards during Sunday's 24-12 loss to Atlanta.

    Analysis: The Jags fell behind early, but the game might have ended differently had Chark caught a would-be touchdown pass on fourth down with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter. It would have been a difficult catch for sure as Chark was hit from behind while trying to wrangle the pass, but it still torpedoed Jacksonville's comeback hopes. The sophomore target has run hot and cold this season, with his previous game against Week 17's opponent, Indianapolis, among his high points of the year.…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suits up Sunday

    Chark (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

    Analysis: Chark, who logged a full slate of limited practices this past week, will thus return to action after missing last weekend's 20-16 win over the Raiders. He should reclaim his prominent role in the Jaguars' passing attack in Week 16 and figures to see his share of targets Sunday in the absence of any in-game setbacks. Thirteen contests into his 2019 campaign, Chark has logged 67 catches on 106 targets for 956 yards and eight TDs. At 5-9, Jacksonville is out of the playoff mix, but Chark still has…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 22 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable but should play

    Chark (ankle) is considered questionable for Sunday's game in Atlanta but is expected to play, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL Jacksonville reports.

    Analysis: Chark has been working as a limited practice participant this week, and it appears he'll return to action Week 16 after missing last week's win over the Raiders. The 23-year-old should reclaim his status as Jacksonville's top wideout, though it's still worth checking in on his availability ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 10:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another limited practice

    Chark (ankle) remained limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: Back-to-back limited sessions appear to have Chark angling toward a return to action Sunday against the Falcons, though it remains to be seen if he ends up listed as questionable for the contest come Friday or heads into the weekend minus an injury designation.

    Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 12:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice Wednesday

    Chark (ankle) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: The Jaguars' top receiver was unable to practice at all last week before sitting out the team's road win over the Raiders. As such, his ability to complete a limited workout Wednesday is a key step toward him potentially returning to action Sunday against the Falcons.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Able to practice

    Chark (ankle) is expected to take part in Wednesday's practice, John Reid of The Florida Times-Union reports.

    Analysis: Chark did some on-field work Monday and now appears set for a return to practice. He'll likely be a limited participant, but that nonetheless gives him a shot to suit up for Sunday's game in Atlanta. The wide receiver was able to run and cut during a workout Monday, with coach Doug Marrone referring to the progress as "great news" for Chark's odds of playing Week 16.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 8:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to field Monday

    Coach Doug Marrone said Chark (ankle) received clearance to do on-field work Monday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: After rolling his ankle during the Jags' Week 14 loss to the Chargers, Chark was unable to practice last week and didn't suit up this past Sunday at Oakland. Per Marrone, Chark's activity included running and cutting, adding that the development is "great news" for his odds to return Sunday in Atlanta. Consequently, Chark's practice reps will be something to watch as the week goes on.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 11:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out in Week 15

    Chark (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL Jacksonville reports.

    Analysis: With Chark sitting out this weekend, added opportunities will be on tap for fellow wideouts Chris Conley and Keelan Cole. Slot man Dede Westbrook (shoulder) could also handle an elevated role in the passing attack, assuming he's cleared to play Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 9:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses another practice

    Chark (ankle) didn't practice Thursday.

    Analysis: What Chark is able to do at practice Friday, if anything, will thus be a pivotal with regard to his status for Sunday's game against the Raiders. If he's limited or out this weekend, added Week 15 looks will be available for Dede Westbrook (shoulder), Chris Conley and Keelan Cole.

    Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • In line to miss another practice

    Chark (ankle) is expected to miss another practice session Thursday.

    Analysis: Chark rolled his ankle in Week 14's blowout loss to the Chargers, and so far it appears the injury will cost him two days of practice. He'll likely need to participate in some fashion Friday if he intends to be cleared for a favorable matchup Week 15 against the Raiders.

    Published: Thu, Dec 12 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not ready for practice

    Chark (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Chark was spotted in a walking boot after Sunday's 45-10 loss to the Chargers, with coach Doug Marrone stating afterward that the wideout could be either day-to-day or week-to-week. It wasn't the most helpful comment, but Marrone at least seemed to be hinting that the Jaguars still have hope for Chark to play again this season. An absence for Week 15 in Oakland would free up a regular spot for Keelan Cole in three-wide formations, working alongside Chris Conley and Dede Westbrook.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 7:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Has ankle injury of unknown severity

    Coach Doug Marrone said Chark rolled his ankle Sunday against the Chargers and is considered "day-to-day or week-to-week," Hays Carlyon of 1010 AM WJXL reports.

    Analysis: Chark exited in the latter stages of the Jaguars' Week 14 defeat, finishing his day with nine catches (on 10 targets) for 75 yards. Considering Marrone couldn't hone in on a recovery timetable, Chark's ability to practice this week will be telling for his upcoming availability. Notably -- and perhaps as a precautionary measure -- Chark has been in a walking boot since postgame Sunday. Any sort of absence from Chark will whittle down the receiving corps, whose healthy members include Dede…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 11:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • In walking boot postgame

    Chark (ankle) was seen with a protective boot on his left foot and left the locker room utilizing a scooter following Sunday's loss to the Chargers, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Chark was forced from Sunday's 45-10 loss in the second half after he'd already amassed nine receptions for 75 yards. This latest development implies that the surging second-year wideout could be in for a multi-game absence, which, at this point of the year, could equate to the balance of the regular season. An update on Chark's status is likely during head coach Doug Marrone's customary Monday press conference.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 10:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits Sunday's game

    Chark (ankle) was forced out of Sunday's game against the Chargers with an ankle injury.

    Analysis: Prior to his exit from the contest, Chark was a bright spot for the Jaguars, who were in the process of being routed by the Chargers. The wideout had logged nine catches on 10 targets for 75 yards before tweaking his ankle.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 4:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go in Week 14

    Chark (back) won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Analysis: Jacksonville will have its top three receivers at its disposal Week 14 after Chark, Chris Conley (ankle) and Dede Westbrook (personal) all practiced in some fashion Friday. In Chark's case, he upgraded from limited showings Wednesday and Thursday to put in a full workout Friday, erasing any concern about his availability for game day. The Titans and Buccaneers have put the clamps on Chark the past two weeks, with the second-year wideout having only managed a combined seven catches for 85 yards…read more

    Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another limited practice

    Chark (back) remained limited at practice Thursday.

    Analysis: The same applies to fellow wideout Chris Conley (ankle), while Dede Westbrook missed practice for a second straight day due a personal matter. We'll circle back on the trio's status Friday, but at this stage there's nothing to suggest that Chark's availability for Sunday's game against the Chargers is in any danger.

    Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 12:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice

    Chark was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a back injury.

    Analysis: Fellow wideout Chris Conley (ankle) was also limited, while Dede Westbrook missed Wednesday's session to tend to a personal matter. The receiver triumvirate will be worth monitoring over the next two days, but at least in Chark's case, there's nothing to suggest that he'll miss Sunday's game against the Chargers.

    Published: Wed, Dec 4 at 1:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Second straight underwhelming week

    Chark brought in two of five targets for 47 yards in the Jaguars' 28-11 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Chark did notch a 30-yard grab that was the second longest of the day for the Jaguars, but he otherwise was a bit player in an air attack that went through its fair share of struggles in a premium matchup Sunday. He's now been under 50 receiving yards in three of the past four games after a strong start to the season, but he'll look to put together his fourth 100-yard effort of the campaign at the expense of the tough Chargers secondary Week 14.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies 38 receiving yards

    Chark caught five of six targets for 38 yards during Sunday's 42-20 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: A week after drawing a whopping 15 targets, Chark's six looks were his fewest since Week 7 against Cincinnati. He hauled in all but one of the balls sent his way, but his long gain of 12 yards limited his output in this underwhelming performance. Chark's erratic volume makes him a volatile fantasy option -- he's failed to top 60 yards in four of the last six games, but piled up 183 yards and three TDs in the two other contests -- heading into next Sunday's favorable matchup against the…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 5:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Practicing fully

    After being limited at practice Wednesday, Chark (hamstring) practiced fully Thursday, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.

    Analysis: Chark is thus slated to play Sunday against the Titans and he'll look to build on his rapport with QB Nick Foles, whose return to action in Week 11 coincided with Chark seeing a season-high 15 targets, en route to recording a 8/104/2 stat line in the Jaguars' 33-13 loss to the Colts. That volume was fueled by game flow, but Chark is, in any case, firmly on the fantasy radar, while having averaged 79.6 receiving yards per game to date.

    Published: Thu, Nov 21 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited by hamstring issue

    Chark was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a hamstring injury, Erik Bacharach of The Tennessean reports.

    Analysis: Chark likely picked up the injury at some point in the Week 11 loss to the Colts, during which he exploded for eight catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns. There's not yet any indication that Chark is in danger of missing time due to his hamstring issue, but his participation in the week's final two practices will be worth tracking closely.

    Published: Wed, Nov 20 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Does damage early

    Chark recorded eight receptions for 104 yards and two touchdowns in the team's Week 11 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: Chark was responsible for the team's only scores of the day, connecting with Nick Foles for 34- and 20-yard touchdowns. The first came on a slant over the middle, which Chark collected and then streaked down the right sideline to reach the end zone. His second trip to paydirt came with under a minute left in the game, with Foles dropping a pass over his shoulder down the right sideline. While the Jaguars didn't impress offensively, Chark didn't miss a beat with Foles back under center. Chark…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First time under 40 yards in 2019

    Chark caught four of nine targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Texans in London.

    Analysis: Chark finished with a season-low receiving yardage total, as the entire Jaguars offense was stuck in low gear throughout. This was just a small bump in the road for Chark's second-year breakout campaign. It's unclear at this point whether he'll be catching passes from Gardner Minshew or Nick Foles after Jacksonville's Week 10 bye, but you should continue to deploy Chark as you normally would either way.

    Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go

    Chark (quad) doesn't have a designation on the final injury report for Sunday's game against the Texans in London.

    Analysis: The Jaguars limited Chark's practice reps throughout the week, though he never seemed to be in any danger of missing the game. He caught seven of nine targets for 55 yards and a touchdown Week 2 in Houston, and he's gone over 40 yards in each week of his breakout season.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Rankings

  • Bye Week5
  • Rank195
  • % Rostered0.1
  • WK 11 Pts0.00
  • WK 12 Proj. Pts0.52

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