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Found July 20, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jackie Battle,  Ronnie Brown,  Ryan Mathews
TEAMS: Kansas City Chiefs,  San Diego Chargers
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The San Diego Chargers have signed running back Jackie Battle. Contract terms were not disclosed. Fantasy Spin: Battle is built like a tank at 6-2, 239 pounds, but his size did not translate to great power on the NFL gridiron, as he averaged a measly 3.8 yards per carry over his career with Kansas City. Ronnie Brown shall remain the preferred handcuff for Ryan Mathews in fantasy drafts.
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