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  Rashard MendenhallARZ - RB

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  Mendenhall has established himself as the Cardinals' No. 1 running back following OTAs and minicamp, NFL.com reports. Impacts: Coach Bruce Arians termed Mendenhall an "everyday" player, namely one that is effective as a runner, receiver, and pass protector. Mendenhall's 2012 campaign was marred by Achilles tendinitis, which followed offseason knee surgery to repair an ACL tear. However, with two seasons of 1,000 yards rushing under his belt, he has now established himself as the top back in front of holdover Ryan Williams, along with incoming rookies Stepfan Taylor and Andre Ellington. By Rotowire.com

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  Vick BallardIND - RB

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  Ballard is expected to move to a backup role with the Colts signing Ahmad Bradshaw, the Indianapolis Star reports. Impacts: Ballard could still get significant carries as a change-of-pace back, but Bradshaw will likely get the bulk of playing time due to his pass blocking. Bradshaw is recovering from surgery on his foot and has chronic foot problems, so Ballard could step back into a featured role. However, Ballard's fantasy value will take a significant hit with Bradshaw on the roster. By Rotowire.com

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  Rob GronkowskiNE - TE

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  NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that the New England Patriots tight end's back surgery is over and went well, according to a source informed of the surgery. Impacts: Gronk's status for Week 1 is still up in the air, but he shouldn't slip too far down your draft boards just yet. Stay tuned and see how he progresses throughout training camp before deciding how high to rank him on your TE list.

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  Rob GronkowskiNE - TE

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  Gronkowski's back surgery is complete and said to have gone well, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Impacts: Given that a 12-week recovery has been estimated for Gronkowski, his Week 1 availability is cloudy at this point, given that the Patriots' regular season opener is on September 8. A best-case scenario would result in Gronkowski not missing any games, but a cautious approach is likely here, with some speculation already having surfaced that the tight end may start the season on the PUP list. By Rotowire.com

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  Tandon DossBAL - WR

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  Doss spent a significant amount of time running with the starters during OTAs and minicamp, the Ravens' official website reports. Impacts: There will be quite a bit of competition at the wide receiver position in Baltimore, and at the moment it doesn't sound like the team plans on adding a notable veteran body to the mix. Torrey Smith and Jacoby Jones would be the starters if the season started now, but the Ravens would ideally like to see another player step up and push Jones back to the No. 3 receiver role. Doss and Deonte Thompson are apparently at the front of the pack so far, though it's still too soon to rule out the likes of David Reed, Tommy Streeter, and LaQuan Williams. By Rotowire.com

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  Maurice Jones-DrewJAC - RB

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  Jones-Drew (foot) says he's optimistic that he'll be 100 percent when the season opens as he comes back from foot surgery. Impacts: General Manager David Caldwell said the plan is for MJD to be ready to go in time for training camp on July 26. MJD says his foot is healed, which allows him to run and condition, and lose the weight he put on following surgery. Jones-Drew said his primary focus is to strengthen his ankle. By Rotowire.com

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  Anthony McCoySEA - TE

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  Seahawks TE Anthony McCoy underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles near the end of May, and the team placed him on injury waiver a week after. If no other team claims him, the Seahawks will need to decide whether to place him on IR for the season or arrive at a waiver settlement. Impacts: McCoy probably wasn't a popular option outside of the deeper fantasy leagues, and his production was subpar more often than not throughout 2012. However, Seattle's top TE Zach Miller had the same amount of TDs (3) and only 105 more receiving yards than McCoy last year. If McCoy doesn't return, Miller's fantasy value takes a slight uptick.

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  Arian FosterHOU - RB

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  Foster (calf strain) said that he will "more than likely" be ready for training camp, ESPN.com reports. "It's just a small calf strain," according to Foster. "News is dry in the offseason, so it made headlines." Impacts: While it's somewhat notable that Foster isn't totally sure that he'll be ready for camp, it sounds like he plans to be, barring any setbacks, and overall, he is downplaying the issue. For his part, coach Gary Kubiak noted last month that the running back had a "pretty good calf strain" at the time, but with training camp more than a month away, Foster still has time to get up to speed and, in turn, justify his high ADP in fantasy drafts. By Rotowire.com

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  DuJuan HarrisGB - RB

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  Harris intends to be ready for training camp, after he had a large cyst removed from his lung earlier this month, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Impacts: Harris missed all activities following the procedure but figures into a running back mix muddled by the likes Alex Green, who took all first team reps in OTAs; rookies Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin; and veteran James Starks. While Lacy, a second-round selection this spring, will be handed every opportunity to win the role, performance during training camp and preseason games should clear up the situation somewhat by Week 1. By Rotowire.com

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  Rob GronkowskiNE - TE

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  The Week 1 status of Gronkowski, who will undergo back surgery Tuesday, is cloudy at this point, ESPN.com reports. Impacts: The report notes that a 12-week recovery has been estimated, with Gronkowski looking at an 83-day span from the day of Tuesday's surgery (June 18) to the day of the Patriots' season opener on September 8. There are several variables in play here that could tip the scales either way, so it's premature to map out a precise timetable at this time. Either way, those drafting now have to consider the possibility that the tight end could miss some action early on. By Rotowire.com