Cardinals' Andre Ellington: Returning to the desert

Ellington signed a one-year deal Monday to remain with the Cardinals, Kent Somers of AzCentral.com reports.

Analysis:

Ellington impressed as a rookie sixth-round pick in 2013, totaling over 1,000 yards and averaging 6.5 yards per touch on offense, but injuries and the emergence of David Johnson have combined to diminish his role in Arizona's backfield since. This past season, Ellington saw merely 46 touches, despite playing in all 16 games. While his signing could mean the Cardinals don't bring back Chris Johnson, perhaps clearing him for second-string duties, David Johnson's status as one of the league's best tailbacks leaves Ellington's fantasy stock rooted in need of an injury to his teammate.