DJ Chark
27-Year-Old
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
35
YDS
525
TD
5
AVG
15.0
TAR
66
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Chark tied a career high with 15 appearances last season, after missing 22 games from 2020 to 2022. Not much else went right for him, with 35.0 yards per game being his worst average since his 2018 rookie season. Chark was only partly to blame, of course, as the Panthers offense was a complete disaster and coach Frank Reich insisted on putting overmatched rookie wideout Jonathan Mingo in a near-every-down role. Chark should be in a better situation this year, joining his fourth team in as many seasons, though his 2019 breakout in Jacksonville (73-1,008-8) is a distant memory that's vastly outweighed by the slew of ensuing mediocre seasons. While not assured of a starting role, Chark does at least have a decent chance at one after the Chargers got rid of WRs Mike Williams and Keenan Allen this offseason. The 27-year-old figures to compete for playing time with Joshua Palmer, 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston and 2024 second-rounder Ladd McConkey, in an offense directed by former Ravens coordinator Greg Roman. Read Past Outlooks
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Joins forces with Bolts
Chark and the Chargers agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Rapoport, the deal is worth up to $5 million. Chark visited with the Chargers exactly one week before the 2024 NFL Draft, and his signing with the team comes exactly one week after its first round. With L.A., he'll be providing a veteran presence to a receiving corps that parted with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams this offseason, meaning Chark will be vying with the likes of Joshua Palmer (knee), Quentin Johnston and second-round rookie Ladd McConkey for reps in the upcoming campaign. In 15 regular-season games with the Panthers in 2023, Chark hauled in 35 of 66 targets for 525 yards and five touchdowns.
Per Rapoport, the deal is worth up to $5 million. Chark visited with the Chargers exactly one week before the 2024 NFL Draft, and his signing with the team comes exactly one week after its first round. With L.A., he'll be providing a veteran presence to a receiving corps that parted with Keenan Allen and Mike Williams this offseason, meaning Chark will be vying with the likes of Joshua Palmer (knee), Quentin Johnston and second-round rookie Ladd McConkey for reps in the upcoming campaign. In 15 regular-season games with the Panthers in 2023, Chark hauled in 35 of 66 targets for 525 yards and five touchdowns.
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Air Yards Per Game
66.5Air Yards Per Snap
1.36% Team Air Yards
24.9%% Team Targets
12.5%Avg Depth of Target
14.9 YdsCatch Rate
53.0%Drop Rate
6.1%Avg Yds After Catch
2.8% Targeted On Route
14.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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6' 3"Weight
200 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.34 secVertical Jump
40.0 inBroad Jump
129 inBench Press
16 repsHand Length
9.25 inArm Length
32.38 in
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Pays visit to Bolts
Chark made a free-agent visit to the Chargers on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran wideout could be an ideal fit for the receiver-needy Chargers, who wouldn't figure to have to pay a hefty sum for Chark. The 2018 second-round pick of the Jaguars did record a 1,000-yard season back in 2019, but he's topped out at 53 receptions, 706 yards and five touchdowns in terms of single-season highs since then.
The veteran wideout could be an ideal fit for the receiver-needy Chargers, who wouldn't figure to have to pay a hefty sum for Chark. The 2018 second-round pick of the Jaguars did record a 1,000-yard season back in 2019, but he's topped out at 53 receptions, 706 yards and five touchdowns in terms of single-season highs since then.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Chark has missed 22 of 50 games since breaking out in his second season (2019) for 1,008 receiving yards and eight TDs. He was stuck in terrible Jacksonville offenses until last year, and while the move to Detroit somewhat rejuvenated his career, Chark missed six games in October/November and didn't return to the starting lineup until Week 12. But he came on strong down the stretch as a big-play threat, averaging 3.3 catches for 57.7 yards on 4.7 targets in the final seven games (two TDs). It was enough to land a one-year contract with significant guarantees for a second consecutive offseason, though the 2018 second-rounder settled for $5 million from Carolina after getting twice that from Detroit a year earlier. Chark joins Adam Thielen, Terrace Marshall and second-round pick Jonathan Mingo at wide receiver in a new-look Panthers offense led by coach Frank Reich and rookie QB Bryce Young. Thielen is a possession receiver and Chark is the best of the potential field-stretchers, which should bode well for his target volume, assuming Young develops. Chark underwent offseason ankle surgery but is expected to be ready for training camp.
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Visits with Chargers
Chark visited the Chargers on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Team-high yardage total in loss
Chark secured two of four targets for 46 yards in the Panthers' 9-0 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
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Logs full practice Thursday
Chark (foot) practiced fully Thursday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Limited by foot injury Wednesday
Chark (foot) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
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Musters one catch in Week 17
Chark recorded one catch (on six targets) for 18 yards during Sunday's 26-0 loss at Jacksonville.
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