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Giants | Four players worked out Tuesday Wed Oct 13, 09:22 AM
The New York Giants worked out free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Broncos), FB Deon Anderson (Cowboys), OG Donald Thomas (Dolphins) and CB Ross Weaver (Seahawks) Tuesday, Oct. 12, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.
| Footballguys view: When Fargas was in Denver during the preseason it still seemed like his knee injury was hampering his play. |
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Colts | Worked out two RBs Tuesday Wed Sep 29, 01:40 PM
The Indianapolis Colts worked out free-agent RBs Justin Fargas (Broncos) and Ryan Moats (Vikings) Tuesday, Sept. 28, according to Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network.
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Packers | Considered some veteran free agent backs Wed Sep 15, 02:41 AM
The Green Bay Packers considered signing free-agent RB Willie Parker (Redskins), as well as Justin Fargas (Broncos), Kolby Smith (Chiefs) and J.J. Arrington (Eagles), reports Tom Silverstein, of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. However, general manager Ted Thompson viewed them as poor fits for the team's zone running game.
| Footballguys view: The Packers now how to find RB talent that fits their system. Dynasty owners should certainly keep an eye on rookie Dimitri Nance. |
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Texans | Work out Justin Fargas Fri Sep 3, 06:32 PM
The Houston Texans worked out unrestricted free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Broncos) Friday, Sept. 3, according to the Houston Chronicle's John McClain.
| Footballguys view: Fargas was released by Denver earlier this week, but didn't look very good in his limited playing time during the preseason. It looks as though Fargas is still favoring his injured knee, and isn't quite 100 percent healthy. |
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Broncos | Justin Fargas released Mon Aug 30, 05:44 PM
The Denver Broncos have announced they have released RB Justin Fargas.
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Broncos | Justin Fargas on the bubble? Mon Aug 30, 10:02 AM
Denver Broncos RB Justin Fargas could be in jeopardy of being released with the emergence of RB Lance Ball this preseason, according to CBSSports.com.
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Broncos | Lance Ball still working with starters Fri Aug 20, 04:33 AM
Denver Broncos RB Lance Ball continues to work with the first-team offense due to injuries at the running back position, reports Lindsay Jones, of The Denver Post. RB Justin Fargas could be pushing him for that spot, though, as he has impressed with strong running between the tackles.
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Broncos | Justin Fargas will see playing time Saturday Tue Aug 17, 06:55 PM
Denver Broncos RB Justin Fargas will receive some carries in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 21, according to The Denver Post's Mike Klis.
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Broncos | Justin Fargas hopes to play in preseason game Sat Aug 14, 05:36 AM
Denver Broncos RB Justin Fargas hopes to see some action during the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 15, reports Jeff Legwold, of The Denver Post. Head coach Josh McDaniels said Fargas would likely just see time on first- and second-down situations because the team's pass protection responsibilities are the most difficult thing to learn.
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Broncos | Justin Fargas signed Wed Aug 11, 10:52 AM
The Denver Broncos have signed free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Raiders), according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Fargas was signed because of all the injuries to the Broncos backfield, and could help the team at the beginning of the season if Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) and Correll Buckhalter (neck/back) are slow to recover. He will share snaps in the preseason with LenDale White and undrafted rookie Toney Baker. |
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Broncos | Could sign RB Justin Fargas Tue Aug 10, 06:10 PM
Cecil Lammey, NFL Insider for FRSN and senior writer for Footballguys.com, reports the Denver Broncos could sign RB Justin Fargas (Raiders) if he passes a physical. According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter Fargas is flying to Denver tonight and a deal could be coming soon for the veteran back.
| Footballguys view: Unlike LenDale White, Fargas could help the team early in the season. Correll Buckhalter has a back/neck injury that he's seeing a specialist for. Knowshon Moreno has a partially torn hamstring injury, and may miss the entire preseason because of it. White was signed last week to help out the RB depth, but he's missed practice time due to cramps and is suspended the first four games of the season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. |
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UFL | Nighthawks sign Fargas Sat Jul 17, 11:22 AM
The Omaha Nighthawks have recently announced the signing of former-NFL player RB Justin Fargas. The roster already includes Ahman Green, Charles Grant, Andrew Walter, Fred Smoot, Chike Okeafor, Robert Ferguson, Ronald Curry, Chris Brown, Shawn Andrews, Craphonso Thorpe, Wendell Bryant, and Devard Darling.
| Footballguys view: That Nighthawks (doesn't that sound like a new comic book movie?) team looks pretty good on paper. Fargas could be an important pick for the tens of fans that are playing UFL fantasy football. |
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Saints | Fargas visits Wed Mar 17, 11:18 AM
Bradley Handwerger, of WWLTV.com, reports free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Raiders) met with the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, March 16.
| Footballguys view: Maybe Sean Payton doesn't like Lynell Hamilton as much as we thought he did. |
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Browns | Fargas will not sign Sat Mar 13, 10:42 AM
Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports via Twitter the Cleveland Browns will not sign free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Raiders), according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Fargas will keep looking for work, but may have to wait until training camp when running backs are getting hurt before he finds a new team. |
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Eagles | Unlikely to sign Fargas Fri Mar 12, 03:41 PM
Jeff McLane, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Philadelphia Eagles likely will not sign unrestricted free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Raiders), according to a league source.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles search will continue for a running back to complement LeSean McCoy. |
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Eagles | Fargas to visit Thu Mar 11, 05:24 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced they will meet with unrestricted free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Raiders) Friday, March 12.
| Footballguys view: Fargas is exactly the type of running back Andy Reid and company are looking to add. He's a veteran who is a savvy runner and can be used effectively as a receiver out of the backfield. Injuries have always been a concern with Fargas, and the Eagles may decide to go with a younger back in the draft. |
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49ers | Don't have serious interest in Fargas Thu Mar 11, 10:56 AM
Updating a previous report, Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports the San Francisco 49ers may have a casual interest in unrestricted free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Raiders) but do not have any serious interest.
Justin Fargas player page Browns | Fargas to visit Wed Mar 10, 08:09 PM
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Raiders) will visit with the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: The Browns would like some more veteran depth on their team behind Jerome Harrison and James Davis. |
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49ers | Probably not interested in Fargas Mon Mar 8, 01:48 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, speculates the San Francisco 49ers won't make a big run at adding free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Raiders). Fargas is 30 years old and does not bring any value as a return man on special teams.
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49ers | Interested in Fargas? Mon Mar 8, 10:26 AM
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the San Francisco 49ers have been in contact with free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Raiders).
| Footballguys view: The 49ers were not happy with the performance of Glenn Coffee as the backup to Frank Gore, and Fargas would certainly be an upgrade. |
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Chiefs | Scheduled to meet with Fargas Mon Mar 8, 10:22 AM
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports free-agent RB Justin Fargas (Raiders) has a visit scheduled Tuesday, March 9, with the Kansas City Chiefs.
| Footballguys view: The Chiefs are looking for veteran depth in their RB corps, and the playbook wouldn't have to change much if Fargas enters the game. Jamaal Charles had a fantastic season last year on a limited number of carries, but the Chiefs want to keep him healthy by having another back to rotate in from time to time. |
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Raiders | Interested in Tomlinson? Mon Mar 8, 10:18 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports it would not be a surprise if the Oakland Raiders were to show interest in free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers), particularly after the release of RB Justin Fargas.
| Footballguys view: Tomlinson would be the most proven back on the Raiders roster, and would be able to stay in the AFC West - where he could take his anger out on the Chargers twice a year. We don't think LT has much left in the tank, but he could be a valuable mentor to young backs Darren McFadden and Michael Bush. |
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Raiders | In the market for a running back Sun Mar 7, 12:13 PM
Jerry McDonald, of The Oakland Tribune, reports the Oakland Raiders are in the market for a running back after releasing RB Justin Fargas. RB Darren McFadden has durability issues, and the Raiders seem reluctant to put too much on the shoulders of RB Michael Bush, so they will likely look to add another back through the NFL Draft or free-agent market.
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NFL | Fargas' agent says he is ready to play Sun Mar 7, 12:12 PM
Continuing previous reports, Jerry McDonald, of The Oakland Tribune, reports free-agent RB Justin Fargas' (Raiders) agent, Steve Baker, said in an email that 'Justin feels he's healthy to play football.'
Justin Fargas player page Raiders | Fargas failed physical Sun Mar 7, 11:49 AM
Raiders.com reports Oakland Raiders former RB Justin Fargas failed his physical with the team. Fargas, as reported, was released Saturday, March 6. Meanwhile, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Fargas said he is ready to play football today.
Justin Fargas player page Raiders | Fargas released Sat Mar 6, 06:34 PM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Oakland Raiders have released RB Justin Fargas.
| Footballguys view: This is not a big surprise here. Fargas was getting phased out of the run game by the likes of Darren McFadden and Michael Bush. He's been injury prone throughout his entire playing career, and may have a difficult time catching on with another team. |
Raiders | Expected to release Fargas Thu Mar 4, 10:45 AM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Oakland Raiders are expected to release RB Justin Fargas before they have to pay his upcoming roster bonus.
| Footballguys view: Fargas may return to the Raiders, but it will have to be at a lower salary. |
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Raiders | Week 17 Inactives Sun Jan 3, 03:35 PM
The Oakland Raiders have declared QB Bruce Gradkowski, CB Chris X. Johnson, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, DL Greyson Gunheim, QB J.P. Losman, WR Javon Walker, RB Justin Fargas, OT Langston Walker inactive for Week 17.
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Raiders | Fargas misses practice, doubtful for Week 17 Sat Jan 2, 12:30 AM
Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas (knee) missed the team's practice Friday, Jan. 1, and he is listed as doubtful for Week 17. RB Michael Bush and RB Darren McFadden will likely split the work at running back.
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Raiders | Fargas misses practice Thursday Thu Dec 31, 07:25 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas (knee) missed the team's practice Thursday, Dec. 31, and he might not be active for Week 17.
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Raiders | Fargas misses practice Wednesday Wed Dec 30, 06:24 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.
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Raiders | Week 16 Inactives Sun Dec 27, 11:56 AM
The Oakland Raiders have declared TE Brandon Myers, QB Bruce Gradkowski, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, QB J.P. Losman, WR Javon Walker, RB Justin Fargas, OT Khalif Barnes, WR Nick Miller inactive for Week 16.
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Raiders | Fargas misses practice Thursday Thu Dec 24, 05:16 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 24, and may not play in Week 16.
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Raiders | Four miss practice Wednesday Wed Dec 23, 10:21 PM
CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders DE Greg Ellis (knee), TE Brandon Myers (concussion), WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot) and RB Justin Fargas (knee) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Dec. 23.
| Footballguys view: Fargas's practice status holds the key to how safe a play Michael Bush will be this week. If Fargas is out, Bush becomes a good flex play with upside facing the weak Browns. |
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Raiders | Fargas injury minor Tue Dec 22, 11:46 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas' (knee) knee sprain suffered in Week 15 appears to be relatively minor, according to head coach Tom Cable.
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Raiders | Fargas could have returned in Week 15 Mon Dec 21, 11:01 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas (knee) possibly could have continued to play in Week 15 if the team needed an emergency back.
| Footballguys view: Michael Bush ran hard against the Broncos, and was consistently getting to the second level of the defense. Fargas tweaked his knee during the game, and there was no need to force him back into the lineup. |
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Raiders | Bush injured Week 15 Sun Dec 20, 11:01 PM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said RB Justin Fargas (knee) tweaked his knee in Week 15.
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Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush did not receive a touch in Week 14. Head coach Tom Cable said he prefers to use a tandem of RBs Justin Fargas and Darren McFadden. 'I don't know there's room for it right now. It's a matter of getting in flow,' Cable said. 'The plan was to come out and move Darren around so that means Darren and Justin.'
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Raiders | Fargas probable for Week 13 Fri Dec 4, 08:57 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas (stinger) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 4. He is listed as probable for Week 13 and is expected to play.
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Raiders | Starting RB for Week 13 not named Thu Dec 3, 08:02 PM
Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable has not decided on a starting running back for Week 13, adding it would depend on what package the team opened with. Cable said RBs Justin Fargas, Darren McFadden and Michael Bush would all receive work in the game.
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Raiders | Fargas practices in full Thursday Thu Dec 3, 08:01 PM
Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas (stinger) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 3, and he is expected to play Week 13.
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Raiders | Two practice in full Wednesday Wed Dec 2, 09:55 PM
CBSSports.com reports Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas (stinger) and LB Isaiah Ekejiuba (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Dec. 2, and are probable to play Week 13.
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Raiders | Fargas questionable for Week 13 Tue Dec 1, 11:50 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas (unknown) is questionable for Week 13 with a stinger.
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Raiders | McFadden could start in Week 12 Wed Nov 25, 05:39 PM
Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable is considering starting RB Darren McFadden in Week 12 Thursday, Nov. 26. RB Michael Bush might be the No. 3 back behind McFadden and RB Justin Fargas after fumbling in Week 11.
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Raiders | Bush to start in Week 11 Sat Nov 21, 10:06 AM
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush will remain the team's starting running back in Week 11. However, head coach Tom Cable is expected to go with the hot hand in a rotation with RBs Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas.
| Footballguys view: Don't get too excited Bush owners - White said he still expects the "hot hand" approach, which means this situation will remain a moving target regardless of who starts. Bush did run with good pad level and power vs. the Chiefs, although he yielded to Justin Fargas at the goal line after his 60-yard run early in the game. He has the most value of any Raiders back, but that could change if Darren McFadden breaks off a few long runs of his own vs. the Bengals. |
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Raiders | Teammates are behind Gradkowski Sat Nov 21, 09:58 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders players are in support of QB Bruce Gradkowski and feel he gives the team the best chance to win at this point. 'Bruce gives us the best chance to win right now,' TE Zach Miller said. 'We've got to be out there and play better football than we have the last few games here.' RB Justin Fargas added that Gradkowski plays with passion. 'You want to make a play for your quarterback but when he shows that type of passion for the game, obviously guys are going to feed off it and try to give him that same effort,' Fargas said.
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Raiders | Cable wants to use all three RBs Week 10 Thu Nov 12, 12:51 PM
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said he would like to use RBs Darren McFadden, Justin Fargas and Michael Bush in Week 10.
| Footballguys view: McFadden is back, so he'll be used heavily in a rotation with Justin Fargas who has earned more playing time with his production while McFadden was out. The odd man out here is Michael Bush, who reportedly had been falling out of favor with the Raiders coaching staff. |
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Raiders | Bush falling out of favor Mon Oct 26, 05:05 PM
Jerry McDonald, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush is running out of time to impress the team and head coach Tom Cable. Cable prefers RB Justin Fargas over Bush.
| Footballguys view: Fargas is running with more urgency than Michael Bush, and that is one of the reasons he's been more impressive on gameday. Like others before him, Bush may have to go to a different team to get a fresh start if things don't turn around for him in Oakland. |
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Raiders | Bush dinged in Week 6 Tue Oct 20, 11:13 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush (head) said he received a blow to the back of the head in Week 6, which kept him out of the game and allowed RB Justin Fargas to carry the majority of the rushing load.
| Footballguys view: If Michael Bush is not seriously injured we could see this split be a lot more even than it was against the Eagles. |
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Raiders | Fargas moving up depth chart? Mon Oct 19, 11:20 AM
Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders RB Justin Fargas likely moved up the depth chart after rushing for 87 yards in Week 6.
| Footballguys view: McDonald believes that when McFadden returns then Justin Fargas will not be pushed back to third-string on the depth chart. Both Michael Bush and Fargas could split time as the complementary back behind Darren McFadden. |
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