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Terrell Thomas - DB - Giants

General manager Jerry Reese raised the notion of DB Terrell Thomas playing safety to potentially lessen the wear and tear on his knee.

"In that safety role, it’s kind of like the nickel. When we had the three-safety look, it’s pretty much nickel, it’s just a bigger nickel position. So I already know that position," said Thomas, who is currently rehabbing following his third ACL surgery. Thomas said "the knee’s doing great" and that he may soon start doing individual work on the field.

Source: ESPN New York

May 25 - 11:59 AM

Julian Edelman - WR - Patriots

The Patriots have tweaked Julian Edelman's contract, converting the majority of his workout bonus to a roster bonus.

Edelman is missing time during the offseason workout program and OTAs due to a reaggravation of the injury he suffered to his right foot at the end of last season. His status for the beginning of camp is also in question. Edelman is not a lock to make the Patriots' 53-man roster.

Source: Boston Globe

May 25 - 11:03 AM

Travis Kelce - TE - Chiefs

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid praised rookie TE Travis Kelce, comparing him to former Giants, Saints and Panthers TE Jeremy Shockey in terms of style of play and potential impact.

Reid plans to make opposing defenses honor Kelce's speed, having him line up in a variety of spots including split out wide. The Chiefs have revealed plenty of two-tight end formations during their offseason program with Kelce and Anthony Fasano both getting looks as receivers. While we're excited for Kelce's long-term prospects, we doubt he makes much of a fantasy impact in 2013.

Source: Kansas City Star

May 25 - 10:43 AM

Morgan Burnett - DB - Packers

Packers SS Morgan Burnett added distance running to his offseason training regimen.

Burnett ran 2.5 to 3 miles per run, which is considered distance running for football players. They usually train by focusing on sprints. Endurance is important for Burnett, as he played every Packers' defensive snap in 2012 according to Pro Football Focus. Burnett also racked up 137 total tackles on the season. We love Burnett's IDP prospects for 2013. He's an elite-level fantasy defensive back.

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

May 25 - 10:04 AM

Elvis Dumervil - LB - Ravens

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh OLD Elvis Dumervil is "emerging as a leader" in OTAs.

Baltimore finds themselves without an incumbent leader on defense for the first time in over a decade with Ray Lewis retiring and Ed Reed signing with Houston. However, Harbaugh said he can see players like Dumervil already filling that role. In addition to his leadership, Dumervil gives the Ravens an extremely potent pass rusher to bookend Terrell Suggs.

Source: Carroll County Times

May 25 - 9:32 AM

Roman Harper - DB - Saints

Saints SS Roman Harper's new contract is worth $10.5 million over three years.

They basically tore up Harper's old deal -- which put him among the NFL's ten highest paid safeties -- and are now guaranteeing only $4 million of a contract worth $3.5 million annually. Harper took a large pay cut, and none of his payments are guaranteed beyond 2013. Harper will compete for snaps with Malcolm Jenkins and Kenny Vaccaro. All three could play in three-safety sets.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

May 24 - 6:13 PM

Kenny Britt - WR - Titans

The Nashville Tennessean suggests Kenny Britt's trouble-free offseason could be a "launching pad" for Britt's breakout year.

Beat reporter Jim Wyatt writes that Britt "by all accounts" got serious this offseason, and "impressed coaches and teammates" by reporting to spring workouts in prime physical condition. Britt is in a contract season and can still salvage his All-Pro talent going on age 25. While Tennessee's QB situation is an obvious concern, Britt offers mammoth upside for a likely mid-round fantasy pick.

Source: Nashville Tennessean

May 24 - 5:50 PM

Devery Henderson - WR - Free Agent

ESPN's John Clayton calls free agent Devery Henderson a "name to watch" for the 49ers.

Clayton may be speculating because he didn't cite a source. Henderson, at age 31, can still take the lid off of defenses with straight-line speed, but has never been a natural hands catcher and probably wouldn't help San Francisco's offense much. He's generated zero interest in free agency, for good reason.

Source: John Clayton on Twitter

May 24 - 4:52 PM

Titus Young - WR - Free Agent

Three charges have been added to free agent Titus Young's Orange County Superior Court count, bringing the total to 11.

The new counts were undisclosed, but are related to Young's alleged May 11 burglary of a southern California home. His bail was upped from $25,000 to $50,000, as the judge deemed Young "a danger to the community." Young appeared in court Friday morning behind a protective cage, dressed in inmate orange. The judge asked him three questions and he didn't reply to any of them.

Source: USA Today

May 24 - 4:14 PM

A.J. Jenkins - WR - 49ers

Coach Jim Harbaugh says Michael Crabtree's old X receiver position will be opened to a three-receiver competition between A.J. Jenkins, rookie Quinton Patton, and practice squad-type Ricardo Lockette.

If one of the three doesn't grab the bull by the horns, the 49ers will probably make a move before or early in training camp. "We'll put Jenkins, Patton, Ricardo Lockette at the same position and let them compete and emerge," Harbaugh promised. "The good news is somebody will emerge because they have to." It's a huge opportunity for Jenkins, who looked like a first-round bust as a rookie. He didn't catch a pass and was inactive for 14-of-19 games, including the playoffs.

Source: CSN Bay Area

May 24 - 3:19 PM

Dante Rosario - TE - Free Agent

The Colts tried out free agent TE Dante Rosario on Thursday.

Indy GM Ryan Grigson was likely just updating his "emergency list." A special teamer and situational tight end, Rosario is seemingly good for a fluky monster fantasy game once per year. He scored three TDs in Week 2 last season.

Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter

May 24 - 3:11 PM

Kirk Cousins - QB - Redskins

Kirk Cousins is getting all of the Redskins' first-team OTA reps as Robert Griffin III rehabs his ACL and LCL tears.

"With the extra added reps that he’s getting," said Mike Shanahan, "you can see the progression in his game." It's a reminder that Cousins could inherit some fantasy value if Griffin encounters a setback or gets injured again. Cousins saw action in three games as a rookie, starting one. He completed 33-of-48 passes (68.8 percent) for 466 yards (9.7 YPA) and a 4:3 TD-to-INT ratio.

Source: Washington Times

May 24 - 3:03 PM

Mike Tolbert - RB - Panthers

Panthers FB Mike Tolbert promises the team will take a more run-heavy approach under new offensive playcaller Mike Shula.

The Panthers ran a "deception" offense for the first half of 2012, basing their entire formula on shotgun plays and read-option. The offense took off in the second half when more base runs were incorporated, and Carolina won four of its final six games including a 30-20 victory over Atlanta in Week 14. "I can't wait," said Tolbert. "In the running back room, we rejoiced when (Shula) said we're going to run the ball. That's one thing we're gonna do."

Source: panthers.com

May 24 - 2:56 PM

Steve Smith - WR - Panthers

Panthers coach Ron Rivera observed at OTAs that Steve Smith "looks like he's 25 again."

The coaching staff isn't wild about Smith's penchant for diving for passes at Organized Team Activities, but they don't discourage competitiveness. As the clear-cut No. 1 pass-game option in new OC Mike Shula's offense, expect Smith to turn in a third straight 1,000-plus-yard season despite having turned 34 in May.

Source: Charlotte Observer

May 24 - 2:45 PM

Derek Newton - T - Texans

Texans RT Derek Newton weighed in at 330 pounds at the outset of OTAs.

To be fair, he's coming off patellar tendon surgery. 330 is still too heavy for a zone-blocking lineman in Houston's scheme, and Newton will have to shed weight before camp if he's to keep his starting job. Newton got pushed around in 2012, particularly in the run game. But it's not more weight that he needs.

Source: Houston Chronicle

May 24 - 2:39 PM