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Peyton ManningIND - QBReports have surfaced stating that Manning has developed bone spurs just ab...Reports have surfaced stating that Manning has developed bone spurs just above where his September neck surgery took place and that the Colts believe it is likely the QB will require further surgery, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impacts: When Manning underwent neck fusion surgery in September, the procedure was reported as the third he had underwent in two years, but the report adds that he actually went under the knife four times in that span. We'll have to see how this is spun, but this information further clouds Manning's already murky playing future.
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Peyton ManningIND - QBManning (neck) will have to restructure his contract to return to the Colts...
Manning (neck) will have to restructure his contract to return to the Colts, owner Jim Irsay told the Indianapolis Star.
Impacts: Manning is due a $28 million option bonus by March 8 that activates the final four years of the five-year, $90 million contract he signed in July. If Irsay does not pay the bonus, Manning becomes an unrestricted free agent. Considering Manning's health issues, it's no surprise whatsoever that the Colts are not going to pay him the bonus. "There's no question it can be worked out if he wants to be here," Irsay said. "It can work if he wants to come back and can get back to being the old Peyton."
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Jahvid BestDET - RBBest (concussion) is on track to be ready for the Lions' offseason program,...Best (concussion) is on track to be ready for the Lions' offseason program, team president Tom Lewand told Detroit season-ticket holders Tuesday, the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impacts: The Lions, however, have also learned their lesson about there's no such thing as too much running back depth, with Lewand stressing the team "we can't necessary put all our eggs in the basket" of Best and Mikel Leshoure, who is coming off an Achilles injury. Look for a lot of RBs to be in camp in Detroit, but Best and Leshoure are the team's preference to see most of the carries.
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Brandon LloydSTL - WRLloyd's ties to Josh McDaniels, who is now back with the Patriots, have led...Lloyd's ties to Josh McDaniels, who is now back with the Patriots, have led to speculation that New England may target the wideout in free agency, the Boston Herald reports.
Impacts: The Patriots need help at wideout and Lloyd has excelled in the past working with McDaniels, but one possible obstacle to two sides coming together on a deal is that Lloyd is now represented by Tom Condon, who does not have the best of relationships with the New England organization.
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Matt PraterDEN - KThe Broncos are likely to place the franchise tag on Prater, Lindsay Jones ...The Broncos are likely to place the franchise tag on Prater, Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post reports.
Impacts: Prater missed six of his 25 field goal attempts last season, but he hit three of four from beyond 50 yards, and he had multiple game-winners. He won't be a top-echelon fantasy kicker going into 2012 because of the questions surrounding the Broncos offense, but he's likely to have a lot of long-distance chances.
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Rashard MendenhallPIT - RBThe Steelers are not counting on Mendenhall, who underwent ACL surgery, bei...The Steelers are not counting on Mendenhall, who underwent ACL surgery, being able to play in 2012, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impacts: Though GM Kevin Colbert did not say that Mendenhall wouldn't play in 2012, he noted "I never feel good about an ACL for a year." Though the Steelers may add depth at the running back position in the coming months, Colbert cites Isaac Redman as a back who has "established himself as an NFL running back." In addition, John Clay, Baron Batch and Jonathan Dwyer are in the team's running back mix, but given Colbert's words, don't be surprised to see Mendenhall start the 2012 season on the PUP list.
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Randy Moss - WRThe Patriots could have had Moss this past season if they had wanted and pa...The Patriots could have had Moss this past season if they had wanted and passed, according to Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe. The report suggests that is unlikely to change, despite Moss' desire to play in the NFL in 2012.
Impacts: Bedard adds that while a Moss-to-New England scenario seems unlikely, with offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien out, and Josh McDaniels back in, a return to the Patriots can't be ruled out. Meanwhile, ESPN's John Clayton suggests that Moss could interest the Jets if Plaxico Burress moves on, but for now, any Moss destination rumor is nothing more than speculation.
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Randy Moss - WRMoss wants to return to the NFL this coming season, NFL.com reports. "I ju...
Moss wants to return to the NFL this coming season, NFL.com reports. "I just wanna go to a team and play some football," Moss said.
Impacts: Moss, who turned 35 Monday, didn't play in 2011, though he notes that was because of issues he needed to address off the field. Moss adds that his family has since told him, "It's fine, whatever you wanna do." While it's premature to speculate about Moss making a fantasy splash this coming season, if he signs and reports to camp in shape and highly motivated, he could be an intriguing pickup in both real and fantasy terms.
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DeSean JacksonPHI - WRThe Eagles will place the franchise tag on Jackson, the Philadelphia Inquir...The Eagles will place the franchise tag on Jackson, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impacts: It's not clear what Philadelphia's long-term plan is with Jackson, as the two sides are believed to have significant disagreement over the one-dimensional, drama-prone receiver's value. What is clear is that Philadelphia doesn't plan to let Jackson hit the open market and are willing to set aside roughly $9.5 million of their 2012 cap to keep control of his rights for another year.
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Rob GronkowskiNE - TEGronkowski, who underwent a "successful" arthroscopic procedure to clean ou...Gronkowski, who underwent a "successful" arthroscopic procedure to clean out the ankle he injured in the AFC Championship, is looking at a 10-week timetable for his recovery, the Boston Herald reports.
Impacts: Gronkowski, whose injury was a high ankle sprain, could be done with his rehab as early as late April, which would would give him plenty of time to be ready for the Patriots' organized team activities and minicamps. In any case, there is nothing to suggest that the tight end's ankle will be an issue heading into the coming season.
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Hines WardPIT - WRWard will not be back with the Steelers next season, according to Jason La ...
Ward will not be back with the Steelers next season, according to Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network.
Impacts: Ward took a backseat to Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown, posting his lowest receiving totals since his rookie season in 1998. Ward has one year left on his deal worth $4 million and has indicated he would consider playing elsewhere next season, but the choice might not be his if he can't work out his own restructured deal.
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Rob GronkowskiNE - TEGronkowski underwent ankle surgery Friday, ESPN's Tony Softli reports.
Gronkowski underwent ankle surgery Friday, ESPN's Tony Softli reports.
Impacts: The procedure was reportedly successful in cleaning out the ankle, and the recovery is expected to take about 10 weeks. Gronkowski, who caught just two balls for 26 yards in the Super Bowl, should fine by the time training camp rolls around.
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Peyton ManningIND - QBManning (neck) is reportedly still having trouble throwing, wgntv.com repo...
Manning (neck) is reportedly still having trouble throwing, wgntv.com reports.
Impacts: The report notes that Manning's velocity is down and that he's having trouble throwing across his body to the left. Manning has had three neck surgeries in the last 19 months, so the fact that he's not 100 percent yet is not surprising -- after all, it's only February. But the fact remains that as talented and diligent as Manning is, there's no guarantee that he'll make a complete enough recovery to recapture his pre-injury form. With the Colts having a March 8 deadline to pay Manning a $28 million bonus, it's not hard to imagine the team bidding adieu to the face of their franchise, especially with April's draft -- and a shot at QB Andrew Luck -- on the horizon.
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Plaxico BurressNYJ - WRBurress, who is headed for free agency, reportedly wants to play for the Ea...Burress, who is headed for free agency, reportedly wants to play for the Eagles this coming season, NFL.com reports.
Impacts: Burress, who finished the 2011 season with 45 receptions for 612 yards and eight touchdowns, could certainly add some useful size and experience to the Eagles' wideout corps -- which could lose DeSean Jackson -- but it's uncertain at this point if the interest is mutual.
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Tom BradyNE - QBBrady aggravated the left (non-throwing) shoulder sprain that he sustained ...
Brady aggravated the left (non-throwing) shoulder sprain that he sustained earlier in the season in the third quarter of this past Sunday's Super Bowl, the Boston Herald reports.
Impacts: The report adds that the aggravation didn't lead to a major injury, which infers that the issue will subside with some rest and time off, which the offseason will now provide Brady.
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Peyton ManningIND - QBThere is speculation that the Redskins could pursue Manning (neck) if the C...
There is speculation that the Redskins could pursue Manning (neck) if the Colts release him, the Washington Post reports.
Impacts: While it's obvious that the Redskins could use an upgrade at QB, it's uncertain if the team would be interested in building around a QB that is reportedly not throwing like an NFL quarterback yet. That Manning is evidently not capable of throwing with any authority at this stage is no real surprise, but assuming the report is accurate, it does underscore the risk attached to him as a player, wherever he ends up in 2012.
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Peyton ManningIND - QBThe Cardinals have hired Frank Reich, Manning's (neck) former QB coach, as ...
The Cardinals have hired Frank Reich, Manning's (neck) former QB coach, as their wide receivers coach, the ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Impacts: With Kevin Kolb still a Cardinal and Manning still a Colt at the moment, a Manning-to-Arizona scenario is purely speculative, but the addition of Reich to the team's staff is the sort of move that will no doubt fuel the offseason Manning rumor mill.
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Santonio HolmesNYJ - WRHolmes's contract is now guaranteed through 2013 after Tuesday's roster dea...
Holmes's contract is now guaranteed through 2013 after Tuesday's roster deadline passed, ESPN New York reports.
Impacts: The mercurial wideout is slated to receive $15.25 million over the next two seasons. According to head coach Rex Ryan, Mark Sanchez and Holmes spoke by phone recently and are trying to schedule a sit-down, perhaps even a weekend-long meeting, in an attempt to resolve their differences. There's star quality in Holmes, no one disputes this, but can the Jets unlock it?
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Jake BallardNYG - TEBallard suffered a torn ACL in the Super Bowl, Giants.com reports.Ballard suffered a torn ACL in the Super Bowl, Giants.com reports.
Impacts: It's not clear whether the injury occurred during Ballard's infamous sideline tumble after leaving the game with some sort of knee issue. It's difficult, in any case, to see him being available to play at the start of the 2012 season.
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Ricky Williams - RBWilliams informed the Ravens on Tuesday that he is retiring, Jason La Canfo...
Williams informed the Ravens on Tuesday that he is retiring, Jason La Canfora of NFL.com reports.
Impacts: Williams carried the ball 108 times for 444 yards and two touchdowns in 2011, his first and final season with the Ravens. He also added 13 catches for 83 yards. While Williams may be remembered for his strange off-the-field antics, there's no question he put together a strong career. He finished with over 10,000 rushing yards and 66 rushing touchdowns (along with eight receiving touchdowns). During the Ravens' playoff run, Williams carried the ball 12 times for 49, and the team would have reportedly welcomed the 34-year-old back for 2012. However, his second retirement will likely be his last.
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