Chargers, RB Danny Woodhead agree to 2-year contract
By
Brian Murphy,
Friday, March 15, 2013 2:00:00 PM CDT FFToolbox.com
One of the game's better third-down backs is switching coasts. Former Patriots running back Danny Woodhead 
signed with the Chargers on Friday. ESPNBoston's Mike Reiss was the first to report the deal, and a source tells him that Woodhead was given a two-year contract. Woodhead caught 40 passes last season and has averaged 4.8 yards per carry throughout his career. He is 28 years old.
Fantasy Analysis:
Although Woodhead will remain PPR-worthy in San Diego, this move hurts Ryan Mathews ' fantasy value more than helps Woodhead's. Mathews just hasn't been able to stay healthy, and the Chargers will probably look to Woodhead to be their near-exclusive third-down back. Mathews didn't get a whole lot of work on third downs anyway last season, but Woodhead could eat into his workload as a runner as well. The Patriots must be ready to roll with Shane Vereen as the complement to Stevan Ridley.
Source:
Mike Reiss via Twitter
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
