DJ CHARK JR. NEWS

Lions looking to take big strides in Dan Campbell's 2nd year

The Detroit Lions desperately needed an influx of talent after winning just three games in Dan Campbell’s debut season

AUGUST 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive during team scrimmage Chark caught four passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's team scrimmage, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Playing against a mix of first- and second-team cornerbacks, Chark reportedly looked like the vertical threat that Detroit lacked last year. While he will likely lose opportunities to Jameson Williams (knee) by season's end, vertical targets in the Lions' new offense should be concentrated on him in the short term. Considering the 6-foot-4 wideout also has a solid chance of leading his team in red-zone targets, Chark could surprise as a fantasy asset during his $10 million "prove it" year.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions observations: Jared Goff-DJ Chark connection shines at Ford Field Goff and Chark connected for multiple touchdowns and deep shots this week, capping it off with a 33-yard TD to end Saturday's practice.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lions move training camp to Ford Field; Chark competes

The Detroit Lions held training camp at Ford Field on Saturday, hoping it is a step toward gaining home-field advantage this season

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DJ Chark Building Chemistry with Jared Goff Read more on wide receiver DJ Chark getting used to his role in the Detroit Lions’ offense.

JULY 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Being moved around formation Chark has lined up across the formation during the installation of Detroit's new offense under first-year offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official si...

Impact Chark largely stayed on the perimeter of the field during his time in Jacksonville, but it sounds like the Lions could be looking to get him the ball in other ways. However, with so many mouths to feed in the short-area passing game between Amon-Ra St. Brown, D'Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson, it is fair to wonder how many more could be left over for someone else. Meanwhile, none of those other guys come close to having both of Chark's 6-foot-4 size and sub-4.4 speed, so the Lions don't really have a better option than Chark on the outside -- at least until Jameson Williams (knee) returns. In the end, most of Chark's production should be expected to come from his typical X-receiver alignment, though it is nice to know that there could be upside for more.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lions optimistic going into second season under Campbell

The Detroit Lions are optimistic that the needs they addressed in the offseason will make the second year under coach Dan Campbell much better than the first in 2021 when they won...

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions training camp: Jeff Okudah returns, Aidan Hutchinson climbs, DJ Chark catches on The Lions opened camp at Allen Park with Okudah a full go for workouts and Chark, added during free agency, repping with the first team.

JULY 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

NFL odds: Lines and best bets for Comeback Player of the Year

Here's a look at the odds and best bets for NFL Comeback Player of the Year, with odds courtesy of FOX Bet.

JUNE 8, 2022

Why mental health awareness is important to Chark Detroit Lions wide receiver DJ Chark opens up about his struggle with anxiety and why he believes mental health awareness is so important.

MAY 31, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

No physical limitations Chark said he has taken part in early offseason workouts with no real physical limitations, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. "[The coaching staff] is always there to...

Impact Chark missed most of the 2021 campaign with a fractured ankle, but he has seemingly had a productive offseason that somewhat started with joining Jared Goff for throwing sessions in California. Since then, the receiver has been getting acclimated in Detroit and has remained setback-free while doing so. If the 25-year-old can stay that way through the end of the summer, Chark should easily open the season as the Lions' No. 1 perimeter receiver while Jameson Williams (knee) works his way back from an ACL injury.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Chark: 'Standard Is Pretty High' in Detroit The Detroit Lions are hoping to create a winning standard that is sustainable.

MAY 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Receiver DJ Chark eager to branch out, expand route tree with Lions DJ Chark said he often felt he was put in a box by Jacksonville and was frequently asked to run the same handful of vertical routes.

MAY 11, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Lions use six of eight draft picks for defensive rebuild

The Detroit Lions continued to make big investments on defense in the NFL draft and are hoping that they result in immediate rewards to a franchise that has struggled in recent sea...

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catching passes from Goff Chark recently joined Jared Goff for a throwing session in California, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Chark missed most of last season after fracturing his ankle in Week 4. While it's not perfectly clear where he stands in his recovery, head coach Dan Campbell said the Lions expect nearly perfect attendance for the start of offseason workouts, and Chark's ability to catch passes from Goff in recent weeks demonstrates that the wideout is not starting the offseason on the sidelines.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jameis Winston, DJ Chark and other bargains: 5 top NFC free-agent signings for value and fit The return of Michael Thomas will only make Jameis Winston better and the Lions got a potential No. 1 receiver in DJ Chark.

MARCH 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Overpaid? Jags' Kirk relishes chance to prove doubters wrong

Christian Kirk signed a four-year, $72 million contract with Jacksonville that includes $37 million guaranteed

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davante Adams, Raiders shake up free agency with big trade

Keeping pace in the AFC West is turning into quite the arms race

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions sign receiver DJ Chark to $10 million, 1-year contract

The Detroit Lions signed wide receiver DJ Chark to a $10 million, one-year contract

MARCH 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DJ Chark Jr. photos View photos of new Lions WR DJ Chark Jr.

MARCH 17, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions sign unrestricted free agent WR DJ Chark Jr. The Detroit Lions announced Thursday that they have signed unrestricted free agent WR DJ Chark Jr.

MARCH 17, 2022 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Signing with Detroit for one season Chark (ankle) is signing a one-year, $10 million contract with the Lions, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Coming back from a season-ending ankle fracture suffered in Week 4 of 2021, the 25-year-old wideout reportedly will receive $10 million guaranteed with another $2 million available via incentives. Chark should be ready for training camp, or perhaps even the offseason program, at which point he'll profile as the top downfield threat for Lions QB Jared Goff. The team also has Amon-Ra St. Brown coming off a big rookie year where he did most of his damage in the slot, while perimeter receiver Josh Reynolds recently signed a two-year extension. Chark, a 2018 second-round pick, caught 147 passes for 2,042 yards and 15 TDs over his four years in Jacksonville, with about half that production coming in his second season (73-1,008-8 receiving line in 2019). He'll turn 26 in September and shouldn't have too much trouble earning snaps and targets in Detroit.

MARCH 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Jaguars open free agency with 6 splashy moves

According to a person familiar with negotiations, general manager Trent Baalke and the Jaguars opened the NFL’s legal tampering period Monday by agreeing to sign Arizona receiver C...

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jags cut Jack, get help for Lawrence as free agency begins

The Jacksonville Jaguars added four potential starters around quarterback Trevor Lawrence to open the NFL's legal tampering period before free agency

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bouncing back from ankle injury Chark, who suffered a season-ending fractured ankle in Week 4 of the 2021 season, continues to rehab from the injury as free agency approaches, John ReidFlorida Times-Union reports...

Impact Chark, who was limited to just seven catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns in four games this past season, is poised to become an unrestricted free agent, and Reid suggests that the 2018 second-rounder potentially could ink a short-term contract extension with the Jaguars. That said, it's also plausible that the 25-year-old wideout could field more lucrative offers from other teams if he hits the open market. Either way, once Chark re-proves his health, the 6-foot-4, 198-pounder -- who logged a 73-1,008-8 stat line in 15 contests back in 2019 -- profiles as a fantasy bounce-back candidate in 2022.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE