Richie James Jr.

Richie James Jr. took to social media on Friday to announce his retirement from the NFL.

Fantasy Impact

"Unfortunately my knee never healed properly," James said in a social media post. "I was playing hurt since 22’. Oh well. I gave everything I got to the game of Football." He last played for the Chiefs in the 2023 season who he won a Super Bowl with. He was drafted by the 49ers in the seventh-round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

The Atlanta Falcons worked out WR Richie James Jr.

Fantasy Impact

James caught 10 passes with the Chiefs last season. He'll look to earn a roster spot in training camp to compete for a depth role in the Falcons wide receiver room.

Richie James Jr. caught his lone target for six yards in the Chiefs' 25-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact

James Jr. remains minimally involved in the Kansas City offense of late, seeing three or less targets in each of the last five games for the Chiefs. The speedster should remain out of lineups in all formats for fantasy managers ahead of a favorable Week 18 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Richie James Jr. caught all three of his targets for 54 yards during the Chiefs' 20-14 loss to the Raiders in Week 16.

Fantasy Impact

James set his season high for receiving yards while also playing 33 percent of offensive snaps, which was his second-highest mark of the year. He remains off the fantasy radar for Week 17 versus the Bengals.

Chiefs WR Richie James Jr. is officially inactive for Monday’s matchup with the Eagles.

Fantasy Impact

James was activated from injured reserve Saturday. The veteran has not appeared in a game since Week 2 due to a knee injury. Fantasy managers can leave the 28-year-old on the waiver wire for now.