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  Delone CarterIND - RB

  Carter required surgery to repair a thumb injury and did not participate in...

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  Carter required surgery to repair a thumb injury and did not participate in on-field drills in Wednesday's OTAs, the Indianapolis Star reports. Impacts: He'll likely be fine by the time training camp begins, but it's something to watch since he had fumbling issues last season that reduced his playing time in the second half of the season. Carter will compete with Donald Brown and Vick Ballard for playing time this summer.

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  Kenny BrittTEN - WR

  Coach Mike Munchak acknowledged Sunday that Britt -- who is bouncing back f...

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  Coach Mike Munchak acknowledged Sunday that Britt -- who is bouncing back from both a torn AC and MCL - might require a second procedure on his knee at some point, NFL.com reports. Impacts: While it's no lock that will be the case, even hinting at such a possibility suggests the wideout's knee remains a concern. "I think it always is (possible)," Munchak said of the possibility of another knee procedure for Britt. "I don't know if he will at some point, but I think that's something that's common with that injury." In any case, given Britt's status, it's completely justifiable that the Titans took fellow wideout Kendall Wright in April's draft.

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  Tim HightowerWAS - RB

  Hightower (knee) has agreed to a contract with Washington, the Washington P...

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  Hightower (knee) has agreed to a contract with Washington, the Washington Post reports. Impacts: Hightower is rehabbing a torn ACL that he suffered last October, but he could be ready early enough in the season to challenge Roy Helu and Evan Royster for significant playing time.

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  Torrey SmithBAL - WR

  Smith (hernia) claims to be fully healthy, Carroll County Times writer Aaro...

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  Smith (hernia) claims to be fully healthy, Carroll County Times writer Aaron Wilson reports. Impacts: The injury was never a real threat to Smith's availability for training camp, but it's nice to see him reaching full health with so much time to spare. He will be a Week 1 starter for the Ravens.

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  Vince YoungBUF - QB

  The Bills signed Young on Friday, according to BuffaloBills.com It's believ...

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  The Bills signed Young on Friday, according to BuffaloBills.com It's believed to be a one-year deal. "We think adding Vince to our roster will create more competition for the backup quarterback position," said Bills General Manager Buddy Nix. "He brings with him some unique physical abilities that most are aware of and that will make the competition interesting. It's all about improving our team." Impacts: The former number three overall pick will compete with Tyler Thigpen to be the backup to Ryan Fitzpatrick, with little chance of leaping Fitz to become a starter in the near term. Thigpen hasn't wowed anyone in his stint with the Bills, though, and coach Chan Gailey loves his running quarterbacks, so we imagine Young stands a decent chance to make the team. We also imagine there were clauses put into his contract levying heavy fines for any mention of the 2012 Bills as a "Dream Team."

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  Jamaal CharlesKC - RB

  Charles expects to join his teammates in their first full-squad practice on...

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  Charles expects to join his teammates in their first full-squad practice on May 21 and feels that he will be more than ready for the start of the season, ESPN.com's Bill Williamson reports. Impacts: Judging from Charles' strong statements, he's expecting to have his best year yet despite the recovery from an ACL tear he suffered last September. Though any player in his position is likely to offer similar sentiments, the passion in Charles' words and the hunger that is evident in his tone make it difficult to doubt him. As if issued as a warning to the league, he proclaimed, "When I touch the field again, you're going to feel my pain." The intensity and drive with which he's attacked his rehabilitation process are apparent in those words. He went on to say with regard to his physical condition, "I feel it in me that I can bring a lot to the team this year, being bigger, stronger and maybe even a little faster." While he has to be cleared by his surgeon, the famous Dr. James Andrews, before he can actually participate in Kansas City's OTAs, his admission that he's already been cutting and catching balls while working out with teammates is a great indication that Charles is putting himself in position to back up his strong words. While the remainder of his offseason obviously needs to be watched carefully, if Charles can put his money where his mouth is during the preseason, he should once again be considered with a high draft pick.

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  Adrian PetersonMIN - RB

  Though Peterson (knee) hopes to be back in action by Week 1 this coming sea...

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  Though Peterson (knee) hopes to be back in action by Week 1 this coming season, Vikings head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman suggests that's no lock to occur, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. "I love Adrian," Sugarman said Tuesday. "But let's make this clear: I'm still not going to be quoted as saying he's going to play in the first game. That's not fair. I don't know that." Impacts: "He'll keep throwing that out there. And good for him," Sugarman added. "That's great. That's obviously our goal, to get him playing the first game. But only if he's functionally safe to do it. This is our franchise. We can't be foolish about this." Sugarman said Peterson's left quadriceps is back to about 80 percent strength, has no swelling in his left leg and his leg has regained normal motion. However, Peterson has problems with deceleration, which is normal in a recovery from an ACL tear. Peterson has been running since late March and has started to cut. Peterson and Sugarman are slated to hold a news conference Wednesday to update the running back's progress in his rehab, but from all accounts that has been going well. In any case, Peterson's status will be worth monitoring closely in the coming weeks, as when to draft him this season is very much up for debate at this point.

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  Jacoby JonesBAL - WR

  The Ravens have signed Jones to a two-year, $7 million contract, the Carro...

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  The Ravens have signed Jones to a two-year, $7 million contract, the Carroll County Times reports. Impacts: Jones, who can also help in the return game, is clearly behind Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith in the Ravens' WR pecking order, but he has a good shot to nail down the team's No. 3 wideout gig over the likes of Tandon Doss, David Reed, LaQuan Williams and Tommy Streeter.

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  Braylon Edwards - WR

  The Bengals are reportedly interested in Edwards, the Cleveland Plain Deal...

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  The Bengals are reportedly interested in Edwards, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Impacts: The Bengals are looking to bolster their wideout depth beyond top target A.J. Green and if they end up signing Edwards, he'd likely compete with rookie Mohamed Sanu for the team's No. 2 receiver gig.

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  Ryan LongwellMIN - K

  Longwell was cut by Minnesota, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cites reports.

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  Longwell was cut by Minnesota, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cites reports. Impacts: The Vikings will save some long-term cap room as he was due $7 million over the next three seasons. Blair Walsh, who was selected in the sixth round of the 2012 draft, will take over placekicking and kickoff duties.

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  Fred JacksonBUF - RB

  The Bills have signed Jackson to a two-year contract extension, NFL.com re...

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  The Bills have signed Jackson to a two-year contract extension, NFL.com reports. Impacts: Jackson rushed for 934 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games last season before suffering a fractured fibula in Week 11. Jackson has indicated he is now 100 percent healed from the injury, but notes he's not quite in "football shape." In any case, with his contract out of the way, Jackson can now focus on re-establishing his role in a Bills' offense that also needs to find ways to get the ball into C.J. Spiller's hands.

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  Donovan McNabb - QB

  McNabb is not retiring and hopes to catch on with an NFL team in time for t...

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  McNabb is not retiring and hopes to catch on with an NFL team in time for training camp, ESPN Chicago reports. "I've been training hard and preparing myself in San Diego working with George Whitfield, the obviously well known quarterback guru, supposedly, over the past month," McNabb said. "Just kind of refining the skills, working on the mechanics and getting back to a high level, an elite level. I'm just waiting for the opportunity to display that." Impacts: McNabb wasn't signed by a team last season after he was released by the Vikings, so it would appear unlikely he'll find another job. Still, a few injuries could have NFL teams calling him about a backup role - if McNabb is willing to take a low salary and limited role.

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  DeMarco MurrayDAL - RB

  Murray has looked good during the Cowboys' minicamp this week, and the frac...

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  Murray has looked good during the Cowboys' minicamp this week, and the fractured ankle that ended his 2011 season has given him no problems, the Dallas Morning News reports. Impacts: "He's at a point now where he goes and does everything on the field with everybody else," said Cowboys running backs coach Skip Peete. "I know he comes out and does every on-field drill and runs routes with the backs and catches with the quarterbacks." Murray will be the Cowboys' starting running back this season and figures to put up some excellent per-game numbers. His durability is a big question mark, but if you're looking for a potential breakout star Murray's a good player to target.

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  Joseph AddaiNE - RB

  The Patriots have agreed to terms with Addai, the Boston Globe reports.

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  The Patriots have agreed to terms with Addai, the Boston Globe reports. Impacts: The Patriots were looking to add a veteran to work with second-year backs Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen, in the wake of the departure of BenJarvus Green-Ellis via free agency. Addai, who averaged 3.7 yards per carry last season with the Colts, can help the Patriots' offense with his ability as a receiver out of the backfield, but his addition to the mix (Danny Woodhead is still around, as well) suggests a fantasy-draining committee approach, when all or most of the team's backs are healthy.

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  Peyton HillisKC - RB

  Hillis is open to whatever role the Chiefs want him to fill in their backfi...

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  Hillis is open to whatever role the Chiefs want him to fill in their backfield, the Kansas City Star reports. Impacts: It's unlikely that the Chiefs made Hillis their first free agent acquisition and reunited him with former Browns offensive coordinator Brian Daboll to spend most of his time paving the way for smaller backs. While he'll probably log some time filling fullback duties due to the Chiefs' lack of an established lead blocker, his versatility as a power runner and quality receiver should grant him plenty of opportunities to touch the ball, and it remains a possibility that Hillis will carry the heavier workload between he and Jamaal Charles depending on the latter's recovery from a torn ACL. Either way, Hillis' positive, open mindset entering training camp will be a welcomed change from the frustration and negativity that seemed to follow him in 2011 like a black cloud.

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  Terrell SuggsBAL - LB

  Suggs will undergo a procedure Tuesday to repair his Achilles' tendon, whic...

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  Suggs will undergo a procedure Tuesday to repair his Achilles' tendon, which one doctor said was partially torn and another said was fully torn, the Baltimore Sun reports. Impacts: Suggs, who noted that he did not suffer the injury playing basketball, believes that he will be able to return at some point this coming season. "It's amazing people are starting to write me off already, the entire season," said Suggs. "It will take three or four months to heal. Well, it's still three months before training camp, and then another month of training camp. At the minimum, I'll be back in October, and at the maximum, most definitely back in November." Either way, he's not going to be ready to start the season, with a best case fantasy scenario for those who can't afford to stash IDPs, being the possibility that Suggs can be a serviceable in-season pickup.

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  Terrell SuggsBAL - LB

  Suggs has reportedly torn his Achilles' tendon, the Ravens' official site ...

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  Suggs has reportedly torn his Achilles' tendon, the Ravens' official site reports. Impacts: Assuming the report is correct, Suggs, who was reportedly playing basketball when he suffered the injury, will likely miss the entire 2012 season. Suggs notched a career-high 14 sacks along 70 tackles last season. Replacing a player of his caliber will be difficult, with second-round pick Courtney Upshaw being the in-house candidate to fill in.

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  Jabar GaffneyNE - WR

  Gaffney has signed to a two-year deal with the Patriots, NFL.com reports.

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  Gaffney has signed to a two-year deal with the Patriots, NFL.com reports. Impacts: Gaffney was released by Redskins on Tuesday despite recording career-high highs in 2011 with 68 catches for 947 yards and five touchdowns. He'll be hard-pressed to match those numbers in his second stint with New England, given that the Patriots' wideout corps is already crowded and headed by Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd.

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  Steve BreastonKC - WR

  Breaston, the Chiefs' No. 2 receiver in 2011, may have to assume the No. 1 ...

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  Breaston, the Chiefs' No. 2 receiver in 2011, may have to assume the No. 1 role if Dwayne Bowe refuses to sign his franchise tag and elects to hold out, the Kansas City Star reports. Impacts: Playing alongside the likes of Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin in Arizona and Bowe last year in Kansas City, Breaston has always been a second or third fiddle to more prototypical No. 1 wideouts. As primarily a slot receiver he's found success in these secondary roles, but the possibility remains that if Bowe decides to hold out for any length of time that Breaston will suddenly be the Chiefs most experienced receiver and de facto No. 1 target. While the Chiefs' passing attack as a whole would lose a lot of its luster were Bowe to hold out, Breaston's individual value would rise significantly, particularly if he's up to the challenge of being their top option. The situation bears monitoring heading into training camp, as Bowe has until July 15 to sign his tag.

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  Drew BreesNO - QB

  The Saints and Brees are still not close to reaching a deal to extend the Q...

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  The Saints and Brees are still not close to reaching a deal to extend the QB's contract, ESPN.com reports. Impacts: Brees has yet to sign his one-year franchise tender and has skipped the team's voluntary workouts thus far. It's beyond obvious that the Saints need to get this taken care of soon -- GM Mickey Loomis acknowledges that Brees' contract is the team's most important order of business -- especially in the wake of the team's coaching staff and defensive corps being hit with suspensions as a result of "Bounty Gate."

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