Info for Upcoming Season

[reNew Orleans]

I am just starting up this thread, everyone chime in with info, i'll try to update this 1st window to make it easier (or if a Mod wants to that'd be great too :tiphat



Injuries:
FS Antrel Rolle - Arizona - Ankle - Questionable Week 1
TE Ben Petrick - Arizona - Ankle - Out Indefinitely (Was pushing Leonard Pope for starting job)
C Al Johnson - Arizona - Knee Surgery - Questionable Week 1
C Scott Peters - Arizona - Knee - Out for Season (Claimed C Pat Ross off waivers with the backup Peters going down)
DT Gabe Watson - Arizona - Knee - Questionable for Week 1 (expected to start practicing with team soon)

CB Chris Houston - Atlanta - Shoulder - Out Indefinitely (Expected to play in Friday's preseason game vs. Titans)
C Alex Stepanovich - Atlanta - Back - Status Unknown (Starter Todd McClure just returned to practice from an injury, Quinn Ojinnaka began practicing at C, team re-signed Doug Datish)
DT Trey Lewis - Atlanta - Knee Surgery - Doubtful Week 1/Possibly Out for Season (team signed Grady Jackson)

LT Jared Gaither - Baltimore - Ankle - Day-to-Day
RB Willis McGahee - Baltimore - Knee - Questionable For Week 1
FS Ed Reed - Baltimore - Shoulder - Questionable For Week 1
DT Kelly Gregg - Baltimore - Knee - Ready For Week 1
WR Demetrius Williams - Baltimore - Leg - Day-to-Day (competing for starting job with Mark Clayton)

*WR James Hardy - Buffalo - Hamstring - Day-to-Day (could rotate w/ Josh Reed opposite of Lee Evans)
*LT Matt Murphy - Buffalo - Rotator Cuff - Out Indefinitely (waiting to see if tear heals or to have surgery, already short @ tackle with Jason Peters holding out)
*LT Langston Walker - Buffalo - Arm - Status Uncertain (they say its only a bruise, but they are short at LT and need Walker)

WR D.J. Hackett - Carolina - Toe - Day-to-Day
SS Chris Harris - Carolina - Groin - Day-to-Day
WR/KR Ryne Robinson - Carolina - Knee PCL/MCL Strains - Out 3/4 Weeks/Week 1 Return?
DT Ian Scott - Carolina - Knee MCL - Out Indefinitely (could return Week 1)

LT Chris Williams - Chicago - Back - Out 10-12 Weeks/Nov 2nd Return?
LG Terrence Metcalf - Chicago - Knee Surgery - Questionable Week 1
TE Desmond Clark - Chicago - Knee - Expected to Play Week 1 (mostly blocking with lack of depth on left side of OL)

*WR Chad Johnson - Cincinnati - Torn Labrum/Shoulder - Questionable for Week 1/Monitor all season
WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh - Cincinnati Hamstring - Expect to Start Week 1
RB Rudi Johnson - Cincinnati - Hamstring - Day-to-Day (injury continues to linger, starting spot in jeopardy)
DT Pat Sims - Cincinnati - Toe - Out Indefinitely
LB Rashad Jeanty - Cincinnati - Leg - Out 2-3 Weeks (Was supposed to compete with Ahmad Brooks and Darryl Blackstock for starting job)
RE Antwan Odom - Cincinnati Foot - Questionable for Week 1

QB Derek Anderson - Cleveland - Concussion/Bruised Hand - Day-to-Day
FS Brodney Pool - Cleveland - Concussion - Out Indefinitely
WR Joe Jurevicius - Cleveland - Knee Surgery - Return Week 7?
LOLB Antwaan Peek - Cleveland - Knee Surgery - Questionable for Week 1
LILB Beau Bell - Cleveland - Knee Surgery - Questionable for Week 1
WR/KR Joshua Cribbs - Cleveland - Ankle - Out Indefinitely

CB Terrence Newman - Dallas - Groin - Late August? (Team wants him to be 100% before playing)
LB Kevin Burnett - Dallas - Knee Surgery - Questionable for Week 1 (Teams Nickle LB)
LB Anthony Spencer - Dallas - Knee Surgery - Mid September Return
*LG Kyle Kosier - Dallas - Foot - Out 6 Weeks

LB Boss Bailey - Denver - Ankle - Questionable for Week 1 (AHEAD of schedule)
*C Tom Nalen - Denver - Knee - Out Indefinitely (Needs more surgery, at most will play a few games)
WR Darrell Jackson - Denver -Ankle - Expect to play Week 1
RB Ryan Torian - Denver - Elbow - Week 7 Return?
*DE Elvis Dumervil - Denver - Finger - Status Uncertain
*DB Marquand Manuel - Denver - Thumb - Status Uncertain

K David Hansen - Detriot - Thigh - Day-to-Day (expected to miss a week or two)

LB AJ Hawk - Green Bay - Chest - Day-to-Day
RB Ryan Grant - Green Bay - Hamstring - Day-to-Day
WR Greg Jennings - Green Bay - Knee - Day-to-Day
*DT Justin Harrell - Green Bay - Back - Week 7 Return?
*WR James Jones - Green Bay - Knee - Week-to-Week
*G Josh Sitton - Gren Bay - Knee - Week-to-Week

CB Dunta Robinson - Houston - ACL/Hamstring/Knee Surgery - Return Week 7?/No Set Date
DT Travis Johnson - Houston - Groin - Ready for Week 1? (last update in May)
LT Ephraim Salaam - Houston - Knee Surgery - Questionable Week 1 (Duane Brown already surpassed him for starting job)
*RB Chris Brown - Houston - Back & Knee? - Status Uncertain (Apparently had knee drained to go on top of his back)
*WR Harry Williams Jr - Houston - Spine - Out for Season/Potentially Career)

RE - Dwight Freeney - Indianoplis - Foot - Expected to play Week 1 (limited early in the season)
SS - Bob Sanders - Indianoplis - Shoulder - Expected to play Week 1 (play in 3rd preseason game/rest 4th)
QB Peyton Manning - Knee - Expected to play Week 1

*WR Reggie Williams - Jacksonville - Knee - Ready for Week 1 (being eased back into starters role?)
*WR Jerry Porter - Jacksonville - Hamstring - Questionable Week 1

LT Branden Albert - Kansas City - Foot - Questionable Week 1
*WR Will Franklin - Kansas City - Knee Surgery - Out Week 1 (lost chance to start opposite of Dwayne Bowe)

RB Ronnie Brown - Miami - Thumb - Day-to-Day

QB Tavaris Jackson - Minnesota - Sprained MCL - Return Week 1 but monitor situation.
QB Madieu Williams - Minnesota - Neck - Expected to Miss 6 Weeks (Week 4 Return?)
DE Kenechi Udeze - Minnesota - Leukemia - Out for Season
WR Bernard Berrian - Minnesota - Toe - Day-to-Day
LB Heath Farwell - Minnesota - Knee Surgery - Out for Season (top special teamer?)

S/LB Tank Williams - New England - Knee - Out for Season (signed John Lynch)
TE Ben Watson - New England - Ankle - Day-To-Day
*SS Brandon Meriweather - New England - Leg - Read for Week 1
*WR Wes Welker - New England - Ribs - Day-to-Day

CB Mike McKenzie - New Orleans - ACL - Ready for Week 1
TE Jeremy Shockey - New Orleans - Leg - Ready for Week 1
DT Hollis Thomas - New Orleans - Triceps - Expected to Miss 2 Months (Week 7 Return?)
DT Brian Young - New Orleans - Foot/Plantar Fascia - Questionable Week 1
FS Josh Bullocks - New Orleans - Knee Surgery - Limited in Training Camp
*WR Marques Colston - New Orleans - Bruised Ribs - Expected to Start Week 1

WR Mario Manningham - New York Giants - Quadriceps - Out Indefinitely
RB Derrick Ward - New York Giants - Leg - Limited in Training Camp
WR David Tyree - New York Giants - Knee Surgery - Week 7?/PUP (lots of depth)
WR Plaxico Buress - New York Giants - Ankle - Day-to-Day/says he'll be ready for Week 1
K Lawrence Tynes - New York Giants - Knee Surgery - Ready for Week 1
*DE Osi Umenyiora - New York Giants - Knee - Out for Season

WR Laveraneus Coles - New York Jets - Leg - Day-to-Day
WR David Clowney - New York Jets - Shoulder - Out Indefinitely (initially called a broken collarbone, Mangini later called it a shoulder injury)
*CB Justin Miller - New York Jets - Foot - Status Uncertain (Rookie Dwight "Swipe" Lowery has a chance to claim the the full-time job)

K Sebastian Janikowski - Oakland - Hamstring - Day-to-Day
*WR Drew Carter - Oakland - Knee - Out for Season
CB DeAngelo Hall - Oakland - Hand - Expected to Play Week 1

WR Reggie Brown - Philadelphia - Hamstring - Day-to-Day
DE Victor Amiamiri - Philadelphia - Wrist - Doubtful Week 1 (was starter prior to injury in late July)
WR Kevin Curtis - Philadelphia - Sports Hernia - Out Indefinitely (Expected to miss first few weeks of season)
*C Jamaal Jackson - Philadelphia - Concussion - Status Uncertain

P Daniel Sepulveda - Pittsburgh - Knee surgery - Out for Season (He won't be laying anyone out this year)

CB Antonio Cromartie - San Diego - Wrist (removed a cyst) - Day-to-Day
C Nick Hardwick - San Diego - Foot - Week 5 at the earliest
TE Antonio Gates - San Diego - Foot - Questionable Week 1
*LB Shawne Merriman - San Diego - Torn PCL - Most Likely Option - Season Ending Reconstructive Surgery
*LT Marcus McNeill - San Diego - Neck - Day-to-Day (hasn't practiced since Aug 6th)

WR Ashely Lelie - San Francisco - Calf - Out Indefinitely (spot on team is tenuous)
WR Arnaz Battle - San Francisco - Hamstring - Day-to-Day (May start season as 4th WR as Josh Morgan continues to impress)
WR Bryant Johnson - San Francisco - Hamstring - Day-to-Day (Just needs to get back on the field ASAP)
RT Jonas Jennings - San Francisco - Hand - Expected to be ready for Week 1 (broke a bone in his hand vs Green Bay, should be back for preseason finale)
*LG Adam Snyder - San Francisco - Ankle - Out 1-2 Weeks?
RG David Baas - San Francisco - Pectoral Muscle - Questionable (hasn't practiced yet, Chilo Rachel and Tony Wragge competing for starting job)

LT Orlando Pace - St. Louis - Limited in Training Camp (expects to be 100% by Week 2-3)
OL Mark Setterstrom - St. Louis - out for year, Fracture Kneecap (top backup, got plenty of PT last year)
RB Brian Leonard - St. Louis - Shoulder - Return Week 1? (Had offseason surgery on both shoulders so monitor situation)
CB Fakhir Brown - St. Louis - Shoulder - Probable Week 1 (Expected to play this weekend vs Baltimore)
*WR Drew Bennett - St. Louis - Groin - Day-to-Day

QB Matt Hasselbeck - Back - Day-to-Day
RT Sean Locklear - Knee - Out 2-3 Weeks (Holgrem says he'll be ready for Week 1)
WR Bobby Engram - Seattle - Shoulder - Return Week 5?
WR Deion Branch - Seattle - Knee Surgery - Return Week 1? Only because of Engram, they'd consider rushing him back

RB Carnell "Cadillac" Williams - Tampa Bay - Knee Surgery - Midseason?
RG Davin Joseph - Tampa Bay - Foot - 2 Months/Week 4 Return?

WR Roydell Williams - Tennessee - Ankle - Out Indefinitely (may not even make team)
RT David Stewart - Tennessee - Knee Surgery - Ready for Week 1

FS LaRon Landry - Washington - Hamstring - Expected to be ready for Week 1
DE Philip Daniels - Washington - ACL - Season, Possibly Career Ending
*DE Jason Taylor - Washington - Knee - Out up to 2 Weeks/Questionable for Week 1

Suspensions:
CB Fabian Washington - Baltimore - 1 game (competing with Samari Rolle for starting job) (domestic battery)
WR Steve Smith - Carolina - 2 games (punching Ken Lucas in the FACE)
WR Chris Henry - Cincinnati/expected to resign - 4 games (Assualt)
CB Adam Jones - Dallas - Sept 1st Return? Seeking Reinstatement because he's not Pacman anymore.
WR Brandon Marshall - Denver - 3 games (DUI)
LT Bryant McKinnie - Minnesota 4 games (Fighting while partying)
LB Stephen Cooper - San Diego - 4 games (ephedra)
TE Jerramy Stevens - Tampa Bay - 2 games (substance of some sort)

Week 1 Starters:
QB Kurt Warner - Arizona
QB Matt Ryan - Atlanta
QB Troy Smith - Baltimore
QB Kyle Orton - Chicago
RB Chris Perry - Cincinnati
WR Eddie Royal - Denver - expected to remain a starter when Brandon Marshall returns, DJax would be 4th with Stokley staying in the slot.
RB Ricky Williams - Miami
QB J.T. O'Sullivan - San Francisco
*QB Brett Favre - New York Jets (as if you didnt already know)
*QB Chad Pennington - Miami Dolphins


Only posting things of significance, plenty more left off


*Recently Updated

 

[reNew Orleans]

Bernard Berrian revealed that the injury that sidelined him for Sunday's exhibition is similar to a turf toe problem that hindered him in 2007.

Berrian considers himself "day to day," but it's concerning that the injury has lingered so long. It cost him quite a bit of practice time last season. Berrian isn't a recommended fantasy pick to begin with going to a bad passing offense that is run heavy. Here's another reason not to draft him. Aug. 18 - 8:12 pm et


ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on Monday Night Countdown that Ronnie Brown could be on a team other than the Dolphins by Week 1.

This sounds like long-shot speculation, assuming Miami isn't blown away by a trade offer. Brown has struggled in the preseason, but is only 26 and under control through 2010. The alternative, Ricky Williams, is 31, has hardly played since 2005, and is signed for only this season. While Ricky supplanting Ronnie as a starter is very possible, Brown being cut or shipped off for a late-round pick would be stunning. The offensive backfield is one of Miami's few strengths as a team. Aug. 18 - 8:01 pm et

 

[reNew Orleans]

ESPN.com's James Walker reports that Chris Henry is close to a deal to rejoin the Bengals.

Aug. 18 - 9:19 pm et

 

[brewer]

When is Dunta Robinson coming back?

 

[reNew Orleans]

When is Dunta Robinson coming back?

not any time soon, they did sign Jacques Reeves this offseason

 

[cogenman]

good thread renew. :shake:

 

[reNew Orleans]

slow and steady

 

[reNew Orleans]

Think this is up to date now

 

[reNew Orleans]

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</td><td class="s_playerNewsText">Browns acquired DB Travis Daniels from the Dolphins in exchange for a late-round draft pick in 2009.
Terry Cousin and Mike Adams haven't been getting it done at nickel back, so Daniels will be given a look there. The former Nick Saban draft pick can tackle and has versatility, having played both free safety and corner. Aug. 20 - 2:30 pm et
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[reNew Orleans]

Merriman update, torn PCL, options are rehabbing w/o surgery, surgery and delaying his season, or season ending reconstructive surgery.

 

[reNew Orleans]

Shawne Merriman revealed Saturday that his career could be over. In addition to a torn PCL, Merriman has a torn LCL in his left knee.

His knee requires extensive reconstructive surgery. Perhaps Merriman will chance it and play this year, but that would be foolish. His contract is up after the 2009 season and if he has the procedure, Merriman could try continuing his career afterwards. He'd risk more damage by playing on the knee in 2008. He needs to be removed from IDP draft boards. Aug. 23 - 6:13 pm et

 

[reNew Orleans]

A number of key players got a little dinged up, some more worrisome than others


Jason Taylor left Saturday's game against the Panthers with a right knee sprain.

Taylor was able to limp off the field after writhing in pain, and he was later carted to the locker room. According to NFL Network's Adam Schefter, Taylor does not have any ligament damage. He was examined by Dr. James Andrews, who just happened to be at the game. Taylor will undergo an MRI Sunday. Aug. 23 - 8:55 pm et
Source: Washington Post

Marques Colston left Saturday's game in the first quarter with what the Saints are calling "bruised ribs."

Colston is a magnet for big hits, and left for the locker room after taking a shot in the first quarter. There is no indication the injury is serious at this point, and Colston watched the second half on the sideline. Reggie Bush also left with what is being called a "Charley Horse." Aug. 24 - 12:46 am et
Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune


Maurice Jones-Drew left Saturday's game with an ankle sprain in the first quarter and didn't return.

Jaguars.com wrote an hour after he left that "it's believed to be mild" although that's usually what's said during a game. We wouldn't let the news affect your drafting of Mo-Jo, but keep an eye on him. Aug. 23 - 11:33 pm et
Source: Jaguars.com


Giants DE Osi Umenyiora injured his left knee and was carted off the field early in Saturday's preseason game against the Jets.


He could not put any weight on the leg and was helped off the field with his arms wrapped around two trainers. Although the initial diagnosis is that it's not an ACL injury, NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Umenyiora will undergo an MRI Sunday. Tom Coughlin said there wasn't ligament damage, but we'll have to see. Aug. 23 - 8:28 pm et
Source: Profootballtalk.com

 

[NickelAndDimer]

NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Osi Umenyiora will need surgery on his injured knee and miss the entire 2008 season.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/24/uh-oh-no-osi-for-new-york/

 

[reNew Orleans]

updated, some starting linemen, LG Kosier (Dallas) and C Jackson (Philly) among injuries

 

[reNew Orleans]

Injured Chris Brown "seems unlikely" to make the Texans' 53-man roster, according to the Houston Chronicle's Richard Justice.

For background, Justice is a reputable columnist, but not a beat writer. Still, this shows that even those in Houston don't have an idea as to how the Texans' backfield will play out. Rookie Steve Slaton is the only back with a sure prominent role. Chris Taylor should be in the mix for carries. It could be that either Brown or Ahman Green get whacked. We'll find out by Saturday. Aug. 25 - 12:21 am et


I read reports of Green getting the boot earlier this week so I guess we definitely will see one of them get cut.



Julius Jones is healthy, but is seeing his practice snaps reduced.

Maurice Morris continues to work as the starter, an indication that he will start Seattle's third exhibition and in Week 1. Impressive rookie Justin Forsett is now challening for snaps and the Seahawks could give him a longer look with the first team Sunday to see what they have. T.J. Duckett remains buried and on the roster bubble. Aug. 24 - 4:41 pm et
Source: Tacoma News Tribune


Rookie Harry Douglas has captured the Falcons' third receiver job.

He'll be the No. 2 flanker behind Roddy White, so if White goes down Douglas could forge some re-draft value. For now, Douglas will operate in the slot, although ideally Atlanta won't go three wide too often. Douglas has seven catches for 53 yards and a touchdown in three preseason games. Aug. 24 - 9:39 pm et
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

 

[Blue_Chip]

Reggie Bush also left with what is being called "sand in his vagina." Aug. 24 - 12:46 am et

fixed it for yas

 

[reNew Orleans]

fixed it for yas

what a shocker

 

[reNew Orleans]

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</td><td class="s_playerNewsText">NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports that Chad Johnson has a torn labrum in his shoulder, but plans to play through it.

Johnson did 21 pushups in front of the media Monday. He's in a harness and would need season-ending surgery if the shoulder popped out again, but considers that "unlikely." The signs are pointing to Chad facing Baltimore, but he may have a hard time making it 16 games. Patriots CB Ellis Hobbs played through a torn labrum in 2007, for what it's worth. Pain tolerance could be a big factor for Johnson and he may consistently miss practice time all year. Aug. 25 - 4:30 pm et
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[reNew Orleans]

The specialist that Shawne Merriman visited Tuesday advised him to have surgery immediately to repair his torn PCL and LCL.

That's a clean sweep of Merriman's doctors recommending immediate surgery. The doctors agree that Merriman can play on the knee as is, but that he will basically be a shell of his former self in doing so. The Chargers appear ready to go forward with Jyles Tucker as Merriman's 2008 replacement. Aug. 27 - 10:38 am et
Source: San Diego Union-Tribune


Derrick Harvey ended his hold out

Titans slating White & Johnson for 50/50 split

 

[reNew Orleans]

Shawne Merriman (torn LCL, PCL) told FOXSports.com that he will go against the advice of four knee specialists and play football in 2008.

Merriman says he's made his decision "100 percent" even though in each case the doctors recommended reconstructive surgery. The commitment is admirable, but Lights Out could've saved himself some air fare in hindsight. Further damage to the knee could end his career. Merriman is unlikely to see a full complement of snaps in 2008 and is a poor bet to play 16 games. Aug. 27 - 2:30 pm et


Idiotic or No? I guess when your in the hunt for a ring...