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Shaun Hill - QB - Lions

Lions backup QB Shaun Hill is recovering from a minor offseason foot surgery.

Hill had surgery to repair a "nagging" injury. He expects to participate in some portions of OTAs and should be 100 percent by training camp. Hill, now 33 years old, is entering a contract season. As Matthew Stafford stayed healthy in 2012, Hill came off the bench for just one appearance, completing 10-of-13 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns in a September loss to Tennessee.

Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter

May 17 - 7:14 PM

Moise Fokou - LB - Titans

Titans LB Moise Fokou was reportedly arrested in January for driving under the influence of alcohol.

It's unclear if the Titans knew of Fokou's arrest when they signed him to a two-year, $2.8 million deal in March. Fokou was formally charged on February 4, and the news came to light recently only because he entered a not guilty plea. The case will go to trial on October 22. An NFL suspension seems unlikely. Fokou maintains his innocence and has never been arrested in the NFL before.

Source: The Washingtonian

May 17 - 6:58 PM

Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Rob Gronkowski's back surgery recovery is expected to take ten weeks.

There are about 16 weeks left before Week 1. Profootballtalk has reported the back surgery will occur roughly 3-4 weeks following Gronkowski's Monday arm procedure, putting a tentative return timetable at 2-3 weeks before the season, assuming all healing proceeds without setbacks. At this point, we can't expect Gronkowski to participate at all in the preseason, but he still has a shot to be ready for Opening Day. The Pats open Sunday, September 8 at Buffalo.

Source: ESPN.com

May 17 - 5:49 PM

Jordan Cameron - TE - Browns

Jordan Cameron and Kellen Davis are running as the first-team tight ends at Browns Organized Team Activities.

In Rob Chudzinski's Panthers offense, Ben Hartsock and Greg Olsen were the first-team tight ends. Hartsock was the blocker, a role now to be played by Davis. Olsen (now Cameron) was the pass catcher and finished last season as the No. 6 overall fantasy tight end. Cameron's breakout candidacy remains on schedule.

Source: Akron Beacon-Journal

May 17 - 5:21 PM

Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

A source with knowledge of the situation tells Profootballtalk.com that Rob Gronkowski will "probably" require back surgery after receiving a second opinion from Dr. Robert Watkins.

It's confirmation of NFL Network's previous report that the surgery "looks likely." Per PFT, the back surgery will take place in 3-4 weeks following Monday's surgery on Gronkowski's forearm. Doctors don't want to schedule the two surgeries too close together. Although the back surgery is considered "minor" in comparison to the operation that cost him the entire 2009 college season, Gronkowski's Week 1 availability is now very much in doubt.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

May 17 - 4:49 PM

A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

The Sacramento Bee considered the 49ers' No. 3 receiver job "wide open."

Keep in mind San Francisco's third receiver rotation wasn't productive in 2012 as Ted Ginn and Kyle Williams rotated behind Michael Crabtree and Randy Moss. Still, there is some opportunity for A.J. Jenkins behind Crabtree and Anquan Boldin. The 2012 first-rounder has reportedly added muscle this offseason. Jenkins will be competing with Quinton Patton, Williams, and Ricardo Lockette.

Source: Sacramento Bee

May 17 - 4:43 PM

Stansly Maponga - DL - Falcons

Falcons signed fifth-round DE Stansly Maponga to a four-year contract.

The latest mid- to late-round speed rusher stab by GM Thomas Dimitroff, Maponga will hope to pan out better than Lawrence Sidbury, Cliff Matthews, and Jonathan Massaquoi. Dimitroff did hit on one, stealing Kroy Biermann out of Montana in the 2009 fifth round. Maponga will initially compete for special teams snaps. He only registered four sacks as a TCU senior, playing hurt.

May 17 - 4:36 PM

Malliciah Goodman - DL - Falcons

Falcons signed fourth-round DE Malliciah Goodman to a four-year contract.

A 6-foot-4, 276-pound power end out of Clemson, Goodman projects as a strong-side run defender on early downs who could potentially assist Atlanta's interior pass rush in nickel formations. He'll open training camp competing with Kroy Biermann for snaps across from Osi Umenyiora. Goodman is unlikely to start as a rookie, but he has upside to be a first-team left end down the road.

May 17 - 4:31 PM

Bruce Irvin - DL - Seahawks

NFL suspended Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin four games for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances.

Irvin has no plans to appeal, admitting he took Adderall without a medical exemption. He'll participate in training camp and preseason, then be barred from all Seahawks activities until Week 5. Irvin, the 15th overall pick in last year's draft, registered eight sacks and a forced fumble as a nickel-rushing rookie. For the first month of the season, at least, Seattle is deep enough to withstand Irvin's loss after adding Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett to their pass-rushing corps.

May 17 - 4:22 PM

David Amerson - DB - Redskins

Redskins signed second-round CB David Amerson to a four-year contract.

Amerson was beat deep more than any cornerback in college football last season, but the Redskins believe his issues were fundamental and fixable. The Skins are expected to open the season with Josh Wilson at right corner, DeAngelo Hall at left corner, and E.J. Biggers in the nickel package. Amerson should target Biggers to unseat for sub-package duty, pushing Hall into the slot.

May 17 - 4:20 PM

Robert Griffin III - QB - Redskins

Robert Griffin III's (ACL, LCL surgery) father says his son has been throwing footballs since April and insists RG3's recovery remains "on cue."

"Robert is doing extremely well as far as the timetable," said RG2. "He's been doing a lot overtime, he never stops. He was throwing some prior to the draft. Everything seems to be on cue. Everybody in the organization is targeting that season opener." RG3 tore his right ACL at Baylor four years ago. "He might be a little ahead of himself in terms of doing what he did then compared to now," RG2 said. "He's smarter, stronger, wiser."

Source: USA Today

May 17 - 3:58 PM

Mike Gillislee - RB - Dolphins

Dolphins signed fifth-round RB Mike Gillislee to a four-year, $2.322 million contract.

Although Gillislee lacks special traits, he couldn't possibly be any worse than Dolphins incumbent backup and second-round flop Daniel Thomas. Gillislee fights hard for yards, has some necessary shake to him, and flashed violence in blitz pickup at Florida. With Lamar Miller having only carried the football 51 career times, Gillislee is a sleeper for rookie-year fantasy value.

Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

May 17 - 3:48 PM

Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Rob Gronkowski's potential back operation is considered "minor," and wouldn't necessarily sideline him any longer than his arm surgeries.

The back surgery is considered "likely," per NFL Net's Albert Breer, but Schefter reports the operation would take place within the timeframe of Gronk's absence due to a fourth arm procedure. "He is going to be fine long term," said a source close to Gronkowski. "(He is) not worried about the short term, i.e. start of training camp." Either way, multiple offseason surgeries on multiple body parts are cause for major fantasy football alarm. And the fact that Gronkowski is in line to have had two back surgeries since 2009 is absolutely a long-term worry.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

May 17 - 3:42 PM

Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Rob Gronkowski underwent an MRI on Monday to check a disc issue in his back and "could require surgery."

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport heard Gronkowski is battling "chronic back pain," necessitating the MRI. It's worth remembering Gronk missed the entire 2009 season at Arizona after surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back. A first-round talent, Gronk slipped to the 42nd pick amid rumors he had spinal stenosis. USA Today reports Gronkowski's back became an issue again "dating back to last season," though it concerns a "different disc" than the one Gronk had repaired in college. A decision on whether further surgery will be required has "not yet been made." Gronkowski is already scheduled for a fourth arm surgery on Monday. He'll seek an opinion on the back from Dr. Robert Watkins "in the near future." Per NFL Network's Albert Breer, the back surgery "looks likely."

Source: USA Today

May 17 - 3:26 PM

Rob Gronkowski - TE - Patriots

Profootballtalk.com is "told" that doctors are confident Rob Gronkowski's arm infection has "subsided," and that he'll avoid a fifth surgery.

A fourth surgery is inevitable and expected to take place Monday. A fifth surgery would jeopardize Gronkowski's Week 1 availability. Dr. James Andrews will be a consultant during next week's surgery. The PFT report is more optimistic and confident about the clearance of Gronkowski's infection than recent stories from NFL Network. If Gronkowski's infection is gone, he'll be worth consideration beginning late in the first round of fantasy drafts.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

May 17 - 3:14 PM