DJ Chark Jr.

DJ Chark Jr. reportedly could be penciled in a starter for the Chargers heading into training camp.

Fantasy Impact

Chark signed a one-year deal with the Chargers this offseason. With the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, he steps into an opportunity to potentially be the No. 1 wide receiver for the Chargers on the outside. Ladd McConkey is expected to start in the slot for the Chargers. Chark is looking to bounce back after a down season with the Panthers last year.

DJ Chark has signed a one-year deal with the Chargers worth up to $5 million after spending last year with the Panthers and the year prior with the Lions.

Fantasy Impact

Chark joins a Chargers wide receiver room that is in need of an upgrade from last year, especially with the departure of Keenan Allen. Chark will look to supply a veteran presence and a deep ball threat to a young Chargers wide receiver room that mostly consists of inexperienced pass catchers.

DJ Chark Jr. caught 2-of-4 targets for 46 yards in the Panthers’ 9-0 loss to Tampa Bay.

Fantasy Impact

Chark will finish his first season in Carolina with 525 receiving yards and five touchdowns on 35 receptions. The 27-year-old is set to test free agency at the conclusion of the 2023 season.

Carolina Panthers WR DJ Chark Jr. was a full participant in practice on Thursday after being limited on Wednesday with a foot injury.

Fantasy Impact

The Panthers aren't playing for much anymore but pride, and despite signs of life against Green Bay, the team's offense has not been anything to write home about. Chark has not been a focal point of the offense, though he has had a few productive outings. Going against a Tampa Bay team with playoff aspirations on the line, expect the defense to give everything they have to further stifle Carolina's offense, making Chark a risky bet in deeper fantasy leagues.

DJ Chark Jr. caught 1-of-6 targets for 18 yards in the Panthers' 26-0 loss against the Jaguars.

Fantasy Impact

Chark tied Adam Thielen for the team-high in targets, but only hauled in one of them coming off his huge performance in Week 16. He remains off the fantasy radar next week against Tampa Bay.