According to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh stated that linebacker Terrell Suggs will visit his doctor in the middle of June, then he’ll begin rehabbing his Achilles. If Suggs does begin his rehab in June, then he’s be on track to return to the field sometime in [...]
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Felix Jones won’t be on the field until training camp
According to Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.com, Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones isn’t expected to be on the field until training camp, since he underwent surgery on his right shoulder during the offseason. Jones needs to get healthy, since 2012 will be a crucial year for the former first round pick to shake the notion [...]
READ MORE »Brian Urlacher likely won’t participate in OTA’s
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is currently sitting out this week’s OTA’s and may not participate in next month’s minicamp as well. He’s still recovering from a sprained MCL and PCL in his left knee that he suffered during the Bears’ 2011 season finale. The good news is that Urlacher is getting healthier and isn’t [...]
READ MORE »Cowboys rookie Danny Coale breaks his foot in OTA’s
According to Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.com, Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Danny Coale suffered a broken foot during Tuesday’s practice. The hope is that he’ll be back in time for the start of training camp. Coale was taken in the fifth round of this year’s draft and has the potential to be a solid contributor [...]
READ MORE »Browns believe Phil Taylor will play in 2012
Cleveland Browns general manager Tom Heckert told the Cleveland Plain-Dealer on Monday that defensive tackle Phil Taylor will play in 2012 despite the fact that he’ll undergo surgery to repair a torn pec on Wednesday. “Oh, 100 percent, yeah,” Heckert said before his keynote address at the Akron Browns Backers Banquet at Tangier Restaurant. “I [...]
READ MORE »Chiefs’ Kendrick Lewis recovering from a torn pec
Kansas City Chiefs safety Kendrick Lewis is currently recovering from offseason surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle that he suffered during the season. He told the Kansas City Star that he isn’t sure whether or not he’ll be ready to go for training camp. “Whenever the trainers say it’s cool for me, whenever they release me,” [...]
READ MORE »Beanie Wells’ surgery was more complicated than a meniscus
Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells was asked if his offseason surgery was to repair a torn meniscus. He responded by saying it ”was a little more complicated than that.” Wells didn’t go into details of what kind of procedure was done. All we can do now is wonder what exactly was wrong with Wells’ knee [...]
READ MORE »Stephen Tulloch held out of OTA’s
Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch didn’t participate in Monday’s oraganized team actitivity because of tendonitis in his knee. Lions head coach Jim Schwartz indicated that he’ll be held out of team activities through May. “Tulloch will not participate through May, and after that we will take it as it goes,” Schwartz said. “He had tendonitis [...]
READ MORE »NFL to vote on making leg pads mandatory
The NFL has been on quite a quest to prove player safety is their number one concern lately: moving kickoffs from the 30 yard line to the 35 yard line, taking part in a youth football helmet replacement program, recent changes in helmet design, etc. They are now hoping to prove this yet again with [...]
READ MORE »Report: Morris Claiborne won’t be ready for June minicamp
According to Bryan Broaddus of the Dallas Morning News, Dallas Cowboys rookie cornerback Morris Claiborne won’t be ready to hit the field in time for their June minicamp session. It’s more likely that he’ll be ready for training camp instead, after undergoing offseason wrist surgery. Missing OTA’s and minicamp will hurt Claiborne, but he should be [...]
READ MORE »Redskins’ Stephen Bowen underwent knee procedure
According to Mike Jones of the Washington Post, Redskins defensive end Stephen Bowen underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in April and will be out for action for the next few weeks. Knee scopes are minor surgical procedures that no one should typically worry about. Unless of course you notice a pattern in which a player must [...]
READ MORE »Matt Schaub held out of OTA’s
According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, as expected Texans quarterback Matt Schaub is unable to participate in this week’s OTA’s while rehabbing his foot. He’s expected to be ready to go in time for training camp. Schaub underwent surgery to help him recover from a Lisfranc injury that he suffered during last season.
READ MORE »Texans’ Andre Johnson underwent knee scope
According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson underwent a knee scope two and a half weeks ago. He plans on being ready for training camp. Johnson also had his ankle and hamstring surgically repaired in 2011. It certainly wouldn’t be a good sign if he ends up on the mend [...]
READ MORE »Clint’s fantasy football preview: the wide receivers
So far, I have offered my predictions on the breakouts and busts among quarterbacks and running backs for the 2012 NFL season. Now, let’s turn our attention to the wide receivers. Here are my choices for the top 25 fantasy wide receivers for the upcoming season. 1. Hakeem Nicks, New York Giants Call it a [...]
READ MORE »Beanie Wells doesn’t know when he’ll be healthy
Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells is still rehabbing after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery back in January. “I’m rehabbing, just trying to get back,” Wells said. Wells also said that he doesn’t have a timetable at this point as to when he might be back on the field. Even though he can’t participate in OTA’s, [...]
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