The Latest Injury Updates Impacting Fantasy Football Running Backs

Fantasy football managers have several running back injury situations to monitor before 2026 drafts gain momentum. Most of these players are pushing toward Week 1 availability, though we may have to wait a bit longer for one prominent back on this list.

These updates can affect draft cost, early-season usage, handcuff value, and roster construction at one of fantasy’s most volatile positions.

Running Back Injury Updates

Cam Skattebo, New York Giants

The full severity of last season's gruesome injury includes a deltoid ligament tear, an ankle dislocation, and a compound fracture. Skattebo was present for voluntary workouts in April, and the current expectation is that he has a chance for Week 1. Although the bruiser probably won't be at full strength right away, it's telling New York felt comfortable not adding another back to this stable in the offseason.

Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns

The Browns hope to get Judkins on the field with an increased workload during training camp. He suffered a dislocated right ankle and fractured fibula in late December, so the team will take it easy on him until the real deal rolls around. Judkins should be ready to roll come Week 1.

Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks

Head coach Mike Macdonald said Charbonnet is “not going to miss the whole year” after a torn ACL on Jan. 17. The reconstruction typically takes nine months, which lines up with a likely October/November return. Seattle moved on from Kenneth Walker III after his brilliant Super Bowl display and spent the No. 32 overall choice on Jadarian Price after signing Emanuel Wilson in free agency. Charbonnet is merely a late-round fantasy flier at this point.