The trade of Matt Cassel and Mike Vrabel to the Chiefs was only part of the Patriots' master plan. The next phase of the team's busy offseason appears to be the acquisition of defensive end Julius Peppers from the Panthers.

NFL Preseason Capsules

Fantasy injury report: Week 16

What's the status of Nathan Vasher for Week 15? We have the latest in our exclusive inactives list for tonight's NFC North clash between Chicago and Minnesota.

Fantasy injury report: Week 15

Reggie Bush will miss Week 14, but who else is out for tonight's New Orleans-Atlanta clash at the Georgia Dome? We have the answer in our exclusive inactives list.

Fantasy injury report: Week 14

What's the status of Todd Heap for Week 13? We have the answer and all the inactives for the Monday night clash between New England and Baltimore.

Fantasy injury report: Week 13

Several players suffered major injuries last week. Our fantasy injury report has all the latest news and examines how these ailments will affect your team.