Chris Thompson

Chris Thompson

34-Year-Old Running BackRB
 Free Agent  
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Jaguars in May of 2020.
Parts ways with Chicago
RBFree Agent
November 4, 2021
Thompson was released from the Bears' practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
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Thompson signed to Chicago's practice squad in mid-October but never made his way to the active roster during his time with the team. He also spent time on the 49ers' practice squad earlier in the season.
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March 15, 2021
Bill Belichick apparently sees value in the 2021 free-agent class, with Monday reports linking his team to seven new signings, including Jonnu Smith and Nelson Agholor.
2021 NFL Offseason Guide: Free Agents, Cap Casualties & Draft Capital
February 8, 2021
Jerry Donabedian reads offseason tea leaves for every NFL team, including an up-and-coming Chargers squad that needs to make tough decisions on Hunter Henry and Mike Williams.
Hidden Stat Line: Week 11 Backfield Breakdown
November 23, 2020
It was a big week for rookies J.K. Dobbins and Jonathan Taylor, while veterans like Mark Ingram and Todd Gurley saw their roles minimized.
Weekly Rankings: Week 11 Value Meter
November 17, 2020
Justin Herbert has a nice home matchup against the Jets, who don't have two starting corners.
Hidden Stat Line: Week 10 Backfield Breakdown
November 16, 2020
D'Andre Swift played more than 70 percent of snaps in Sunday's win over Washington, hinting at RB1 fantasy upside over the final two months of the season.
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The story remained the same for Thompson last season. He was dangerous as a receiver out of the backfield when he was healthy, but staying in the lineup was a problem. The 29-year-old has averaged 57 targets, 43 catches and 376 yards the last four seasons, despite missing 17 games due to various lower-body injuries, and as recently as 2017 he was among the league leaders in yards per target (9.4, tops among running backs). The injuries have taken their toll on his elusiveness, however, and his declining effectiveness on the ground is a strong sign that his role will remain limited to passing downs. A move to Jacksonville to rejoin forces with Jay Gruden could keep Thompson relevant as he looks to carve into the 100 targets Leonard Fournette had last year, but the 29-year-old's best days may be behind him even if he's healthy.
Thompson missed six games due to injuries both of the last two years, but that's where the similarities between his 2017 and 2018 end. He showed his upside early last season, piling up 221 combined yards and a receiving TD in the first two weeks, but once he returned from rib injuries late in the season, Washington's disastrous QB situation prevented him from making any kind of impact. Thompson's 4.9 YPT and 4.1 YPC were the lowest figures of his career since he established himself as a regular member of the team's backfield in 2015, and while he still flashes speed and elusiveness when he's healthy, he's played a full 16-game schedule only once. With veteran Case Keenum and first-round pick Dwayne Haskins competing for the starting quarterback job, the scatback should at least have a more stable offense around him no matter who wins the gig, but Thompson's utility will depend largely on his ability to avoid the big hits and serious injuries that keep derailing him. There isn't much room for an expanded role on early downs, as Derrius Guice is expected to be ready for Week 1 and Adrian Peterson is back for at least one more season.
Thompson put together his best campaign yet last year, hauling in a career-high 510 receiving yards despite playing in only 10 games, thanks to an eye-popping figure of 13.1 yards per catch, a figure many wide receivers would envy. He also managed 4.6 YPC on the ground, holding his own once again when handed the ball instead of having it tossed to him. Thompson has prototypical scatback size at 5-8, 191 pounds, but he isn't afraid to mix it up between the tackles, using his small stature to hide behind blockers while showing the patience and vision to let holes develop and the burst to get through them quickly. His main strength, though, is as a receiver, and his route running and hands match up with any back in the league. Despite good speed and elusiveness, Thompson's willingness to get physical means he takes too many big hits, and his checkered injury history - including the broken fibula that ended his 2017 season - stretches back to his college days. On a per-game basis, he should be productive with the Washington passing game now in Alex Smith's steady hands, but how many games Thompson will play is the big question.
Thompson stayed healthy in 2016 and the result was, naturally, his best NFL season to date. While his sure hands and strong routes make him an effective pass-catching weapon out of the backfield and allowed him to set career highs in receptions, targets and receiving yards, Thompson proved for the second straight year that his small stature doesn't prevent him from making an impact on the ground as well. He had five runs of 15 yards or more on just 68 carries, the eighth best rate in the league, and he scored his first three rushing touchdowns in the NFL. The elevation of QB coach Matt Cavanaugh to offensive coordinator should keep the focus on the passing game in Washington, and while Robert Kelley and rookie Samaje Perine will compete for early down snaps, Thompson should have third-down work mostly to himself.
While its difficult to make sharp conclusions with someone who plays limited snaps, Thompson's per-play averages from last year do get your attention, and he showed the ability to play in a variety of packages. Washington's RB depth chart is fairly thin as we go to press, which means Thompson by default could have a notable role here. That said, Washington's current front office didn't draft Thompson; he's also coming off January shoulder surgery; and the Redskins seem to be linked to every potential free-agent running back. Thompson's fantasy situation should be much clearer by the end of August; he could be the team's No. 2 back at that time, or perhaps a free agent looking for work. He makes the cut in our profile section because he did put some explosive plays on the field last year.
The third-year back has failed to see the field much in his first two professional seasons, attempting three rushes for 12 yards and catching six balls for 27 yards and a touchdown after being promoted from the practice squad in Week 15. This might be his last opportunity on the Redskins. As a smaller back with a lot of speed, he enters 2015 with an uncertain role. Thompson returned kicks in college and also returned some for the Redskins in 2013, but that role was overtaken by Andre Roberts last season. He’ll likely compete with Silas Redd and 3rd round pick Matt Jones for backup duties to Alfred Morris in 2015.
He has game breaking speed but failed to landed a job in the Washington backfield.
Thompson will look to sneak onto the roster for the Redskins in 2013 with a crowd at the position.
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Links up with Chicago
RBFree Agent
October 19, 2021
Thompson was signed to the Bears' practice squad Tuesday, Dan Wiederer of the Chicago Tribune reports.
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Released Tuesday
RBFree Agent
October 5, 2021
Thompson was released from the 49ers' practice squad Tuesday, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.
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Joins Niners' practice squad
RBFree Agent
September 22, 2021
Thompson signed with the 49ers' practice squad Wednesday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Tries out with Chicago
RBFree Agent
September 21, 2021
Thompson (back) worked out with the Bears on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
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No future in Jacksonville?
RBJacksonville Jaguars
Back
January 26, 2021
The Jaguars may look for a new third-down back to replace Thompson (back) this offseason, Garry Smits of The Florida Times-Union reports.
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Odd man out in Jacksonville?
RBJacksonville Jaguars
January 27, 2021
Garry Smits of The Florida Times-Union reports that Thompson's future with the Jaguars is uncertain.
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The Jaguars brought Thompson in last offseason to serve as a change-of-pace option, but James Robinson's emergence as a three-down back relegated the veteran to a minor depth role when he was healthy enough to play. Thompson appeared in just seven games In 2020, compiling 166 yards from scrimmage. The 30-year-old is scheduled to hit free agency in March.
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